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...Economic theory states that perfect information leads to perfect competition. Assuming that buyers and sellers of goods and services act rationally on that information (a big assumption), decisions will be made based purely on value when all of the facts are present. In reserving a hotel room, if I can ascertain the detail, quality and price of every available hotel, my lodging choice is a matter of logic. Factors such as advertising and brand suddenly become irrelevant to my decision...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: When Everyone's A Critic | 5/2/2007 | See Source »

...terrorism has led to the most repressive period in American history. Those who say this know nothing of American history,” University of Chicago constitutional law professor Geoffrey R. Stone writes in his latest book, “War and Liberty, An American Dilemma: 1790 to the Present.” Stone’s work chronicles the repression of personal freedoms during periods of war throughout American history, from the Sedition Act of 1798 to the Patriot Act of 2001. Stone uses the first periods he describes to acquaint the reader with the background of the tension...

Author: By Candace I. Munroe, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: A Simple Guide to ‘War and Liberty’ | 5/2/2007 | See Source »

...want and I will try to be, everywhere, all the time, think about the future, let the past unwind.” The lyrics come between repeated choruses of “Back To The Heart,” offering an optimistic outlook on the band’s present and future. Dinosaur Jr.’s “Beyond” is remarkably good considering their lengthy sabbatical. We can only hope that they release another album before the next life-ending meteor hits Earth, and that it won’t suck as much...

Author: By Joshua J. Kearney, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Dinosaur Jr. | 5/2/2007 | See Source »

...that fell just short, as Yale (7-5, 2-4 Ivy) defeated the Crimson (4-7, 2-3) 9-8 in a physical contest in front of an energized crowd Saturday afternoon at Harvard Stadium.While the final tally was not to the liking of the 1,063 Crimson faithful present, there was no denying that the game was entertaining to watch and worthy of a traditional rivalry game.“It’s a deep rivalry,” co-captain Brian Mahler said. “We don’t like Yale, and they don?...

Author: By Barrett P. Kenny, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: 4th-Quarter Comeback Falls Short | 4/29/2007 | See Source »

...ideas to stem the violence. He suggested rescinding CPA Proclamation Two and mounting an aggressive campaign to round up former army members and enlist them to help secure Iraq's borders and maintain internal security. As later described to me, a U.S. Army colonel present, who had been DIA's liaison to Ahmed Chalabi and the Iraqi National Congress, said, "I agree. We should round them all up and shoot them...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Excerpt: Tenet Strikes Back | 4/29/2007 | See Source »

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