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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...onto the pavement, well in front of a white stretch limo. The driver stops beside me and shouts from his window, "Was that a smart fucking idea?" At first I can't decide whether his question is rhetorical, but it seems as though he wants an answer. I muster an "I'm sorry, man," retake the sidewalk and follow the signs to the casino...

Author: By Robert J. Coolbrith, | Title: Fifteen Minutes: Reservation for One: One man, one hundred dollars and 15 hours at Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun | 3/2/2000 | See Source »

...after China had fired ballistic missiles toward the island. Although that deployment was enough to force Beijing to back away from the threat of force, there might be legitimate concerns in military circles over whether today's risk-averse U.S. leadership in both the White House and Congress would muster the political will to become embroiled in what its own policy would define as a Chinese civil war. By that logic, even if Taiwan doesn't get the weapons it covets, the administration may be inclined to bolster the island's capacity for self-defense - and soothe China's anger...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Taiwan's Arms Wish List Creates Dilemma for U.S. | 3/1/2000 | See Source »

...Crimson posted 11 shots on Stathos in the second period alone, allowing Princeton to muster only one quality shot on net the entire period...

Author: By Jennie L. Sullivan, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: M. Hockey Sweeps Tigers, Elis | 2/28/2000 | See Source »

Earlier in the day, according to a Davis press release, Born essentially released Braude and Davis from their commitment to her cause, agreeing that if she did not muster the necessary five votes before the meeting they were free to vote for other candidates...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: How Mayor Gallucio Triumphed: Underdog to Top Dog | 2/23/2000 | See Source »

...wants to talk about, DiCaprio says, "I want to be as dry and drab and as boring as possible." And although always nice, he does a remarkable job at this, listing, at one point, nearly 20 endangered species. The only other thing besides his dating that I can muster any interest in is what it's like to be crazy famous. "Is winning the lottery paradise for you? Is fame your paradise? Is that going to cleanse you of all your demons?" he asks. "Paradise to me is a false concept. You learn that happiness is something that comes...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cinema: What's Eating Leonardo DiCaprio? | 2/21/2000 | See Source »

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