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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...megalomaniacal muppet with a fetish for frogs, next month launches her own scent, Moi, a perfume that smells as sweet as honey-baked ham. Asked why anyone would want to wear something that smells good to a pig, Miss Piggy, or, more precisely, the people who speak for her, insist that "elegance and sex appeal transcend species...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: People: Nov. 2, 1998 | 11/2/1998 | See Source »

...Ventura's prominence has exposed the shallowness of his positions. Last week he found himself in the awkward situation of defending his suggestion that Minnesota consider legalizing prostitution while insisting that he did not favor the idea. Even if Ventura doesn't win, he may help decide who does. Until last week brand-name Humphrey seemed to be coasting to victory with a comfortable double-digit lead over Coleman. Not anymore. Now the race is so tight that whoever loses will no doubt insist the Body was to blame...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Body-Slam Politics | 11/2/1998 | See Source »

First and foremost, it is the school's reputation that draws senior policy analysts and the nation's most promising future leaders, insist KSG officials...

Author: By Jacqueline A. Newmyer, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Media Spotlight Shines Brighter on KSG | 10/29/1998 | See Source »

...have to insist that sexuality is part of what makes us spiritual beings," she said...

Author: By Tara L. Colon, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: CLIMBING TOWARDS THE MILLENNIUM | 10/22/1998 | See Source »

Netanyahu is right to insist on security, as he has repeatedly over the last few days. But he must also make concessions to the Palestinian people and agree to the 13 percent withdrawal from the West Bank which is being asked for. On the other side, Arafat must make more honest and concerted efforts to root out the terrorist factions with-in his ranks and comply with Israeli demands to turn over apprehended terrorists...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Peace by Peace | 10/21/1998 | See Source »

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