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Thanksgiving has always been a feast day for the gods of paradox. It's an ordeal to travel and yet we do; family reunions can be wildly stressful and yet painful to miss. It was invented by a bunch of Puritans who celebrated freedom by throwing a party, and so bequeathed us a holiday both secular and sacred, with parades and prayers that dare us to reckon with all that has changed, and recognize all that...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: We Gather Together | 11/19/2001 | See Source »

...which hit the streets of Los Angeles, New York City and London this year. Running on 18 NiCad batteries, the City tops out at 65 m.p.h. but can travel only 55 miles between charges. Ford thinks it's the perfect commuter car--as long as you don't miss your exit...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Best Inventions: Best Of The Rest | 11/19/2001 | See Source »

...British mega-musicals that threatened to close on Broadway in recent years, the one that moved towards its closing with the least fanfare was Miss Saigon. Quietly disappearing last January on Super Bowl Sunday, the show has had its rights released, allowing regional audiences to see why it sold so many tickets for so long. However, apart from a few catchy tunes, one memorable character and a helicopter sequence too frequently mocked to deride anymore, audiences also see why the show inspired so few fans to fight its closing: Trite, simplistic lyrics, undeveloped characters and a weak narrative structure make...

Author: By Adam R. Perlman, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: 'Saigon' Doesn't Go Far Enough in One Night | 11/16/2001 | See Source »

...plot of Miss Saigon is well known. That familiarity should function as an asset, but instead the creators use it as a crutch, never bothering to flesh out details or develop characters that seem human, let alone worthy of care. Adapted from the opera Madame Butterfly, Miss Saigon follows the plight of a young Vietnamese woman, who takes up residence with an American G.I., only to be separated two weeks later when Saigon falls. The aftermath of their brief time together, including the future of the child she bears him, form what the show calls its plot...

Author: By Adam R. Perlman, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: 'Saigon' Doesn't Go Far Enough in One Night | 11/16/2001 | See Source »

...offense didn’t miss its starting tailback though as Rose racked up 261 passing yards to go along with his two scoring strikes, and Morris hauled in nine aerials for 123 yards to lead the Crimson. Junior Nick Palazzo filled in for Staph and rushed for 98 yards and a touchdown to keep the ground attack in step...

Author: By Jared A. Causer, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Comeback Crimson Set for Elis | 11/15/2001 | See Source »

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