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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...mention in the biography that Genet was very conscious of writing his novels for himself and the plays for others, with the audience in mind. Is it a distinction you think about when you write...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Genet, AIDS and Mrs. Nabokov | 12/2/1993 | See Source »

Somehow, I seem to be the only one in the whole huddled mass of worn, jaded travelers that shuttles routinely from city to city who still seems excited about air travel. Mention "Orville and Wilbur," and most people think of a popcorn zealot and a talkative pig. I'm the only one who can't forget--and who can't take flying for granted...

Author: By Joanna M. Weiss, | Title: She Loves to Fly, and It shows | 12/2/1993 | See Source »

Just how carefully balanced does a jury have to be in order to render a fair verdict -- not to mention one that the public will believe is fair? In language dating back to the Magna Carta, the English common-law tradition promises defendants a jury of their "peers." The U.S. Constitution mandates "an impartial jury," and American law requires that it be drawn from a representative cross section of the community...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: In the U.S., a Jury of One's Peers Usually Decides Guilt Or Innocence. But in a multiethnic society... WHOSE PEERS? | 12/2/1993 | See Source »

...election. And although he is a rather conservative Republican while I am a staunch Democrat, I shared this pride--and was happy to share my name. One of my friends snatched a huge "Jay Kim for Congress" poster and gave it to me. Since the sign conveniently does not mention year or party affiliation, I stashed it away, as one Thomas Johnson did, for use in a future campaign...

Author: By Jay Kim, | Title: Dangerous Names | 12/1/1993 | See Source »

...University's guidelines do not specifically mention the grates, but do govern "Holyoke Center's public spaces," according to the policy...

Author: By Elizabeth T. Bangs, | Title: Holyoke Adopts Homeless Policy | 11/30/1993 | See Source »

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