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...Thankfully, even dentists can mellow. In the 1990s, Yu began producing novels that, though still suffused with suffering, were leavened by a touch of Chekhovian compassion. Two of those novels, To Live and Chronicle of a Blood Merchant, first published in 1992 and 1995 respectively, were translated this fall into English for the first time. While less experimental than his previous works, these books encompass the collective tragedy of China's 20th century?and will help one of China's top writers gain the international recognition he deserves...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Collective Tragedy | 11/9/2003 | See Source »

Ulbrick, 28, wasn't there for the frothy $3 lattes or even the shop's mellow atmosphere. He came for the high-speed wireless Internet access--and he's willing to pay $30 a month to get it. "I would not be here if they didn't have wireless," he says. "I don't like Starbucks coffee. Honestly, I don't like their pastries either--although I'll buy a cookie so I don't feel too unethical...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Starbucks Unwired | 11/3/2003 | See Source »

...control the world by proxy." Instead of backing down, Mahathir hit back at his critics, telling reporters that the storm of complaints simply proved his point that "arrogant" Jews did indeed control the world. Don't expect retirement to mellow the man. Mahathir had a warning for his detractors at his last press conference before handing power to Abdullah Ahmad Badawi: after he stepped down, the world could expect him to be "even be more irresponsible ? not being the Prime Minister, people won't take notice of what I say, so I'll be more free to say nasty things...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: World Watch | 11/2/2003 | See Source »

Local band the Slip offer mellow jazz-influenced rock on this night of witches and warlocks. Don’t forget your costume! Mahi Mahi perform as special guests. 8p.m. $15. 18+. The Paradise Rock Club, 967 Comm. Ave., Boston...

Author: By Crimson Staff, | Title: Listings, Oct. 31-Nov. 6 | 10/31/2003 | See Source »

Spear recently released his first album of new material, Freeman, since 1999’s Grammy-winning Calling Rastafari. The album does not try to update Spear’s sound with gimmicks; there are no Wyclef collaborations to distract from Spear’s solid songwriting and mellow voice...

Author: By Andrew R. Iliff, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Reggae Artist Burning Spear Rocks the Roxy | 10/31/2003 | See Source »

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