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...Nepal's monarchy hammered the nail in its own coffin in spectacular fashion in 2001, when Crown Prince Dipendra gunned down 10 members of the royal family, including the much beloved King Birendra, and then allegedly shot himself. The attack, clouded by conflicting reports and conspiracy theories, sent shock waves around the world and plunged Nepal into existential crisis. With a centuries-old dynasty virtually eliminated overnight, in stepped the reigning King's brother, Gyanendra. As the Maoist insurgency raged, Gyanendra declared a state of emergency in 2005, arresting mainstream political leaders and assuming absolute power. But he could...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Rebels with a Cause | 1/31/2008 | See Source »

...students who aren't voting for Obama, though, it's harder to find students who don't recognize his appeal. "A lot of my friends from home are Republicans," says Caitlin Ellis, 20, a University of Missouri junior, "and it's refreshing not to have to fight tooth and nail with them when I say I'm for Obama...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Year of the Youth Vote | 1/31/2008 | See Source »

...dispute that pitted a property developer against a stubborn homeowner whose refusal to leave his property had blocked the launching of construction, Zhou began writing blog entries and posting video and still images on the Web. The incident caught the imagination of Chinese Netizens, and Zhou and the Chongqing "nail house" (named thus because it stood out in an otherwise leveled landscape) became an overnight sensation. Apparently embarrassed by the publicity, the city government and the developer soon came to an agreement with the homeowner. Zhou was acclaimed by fellow bloggers and interviewed by Chinese and foreign reporters. He also...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Spinning a Web | 1/24/2008 | See Source »

...music video about fingernail polish? Oh yes. Reminiscent of both Lil Mama’s “Lip Gloss” and the salon scenes from “Legally Blonde,” Kid Sister’s first single, “Pro Nails,” provides viewers a lens into the vivid world of manicures. The camera scans colorful walls of bottles filled with nail polish, catching glints of sparkling salmons and auburns. Unknown to most, Kid Sister hails from Chicago and spits her club rhymes for independent label Fool’s Gold...

Author: By D. PATRICK Knoth, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Kid Sister | 12/14/2007 | See Source »

...Magnerelli, looks strong. 39-49. This is about to get away from the Crimson with 18:35 to play. 18:20 Pusar has 14 now, leading the team, after another powerful move to the paint. He is continuing to lead after a great perfomance against Michigan. 17:45 Housman nails 3-pointer, cool and collected, after ball gets batted around, 44-49. Quick 5-0 run the Crimson needed. 17:10 Offensive board for Britain over Harris. Foul on the floor on Pusar, his second. That's Lin and Pusar with two apiece. 16:54 Harris plays strong...

Author: By Crimson Sports Staff, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: LIVE: Harvard M. Hoops at Boston University | 12/4/2007 | See Source »

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