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...laws were violated. But Gingrich's attempt to plead ignorance of the law rings hollow, particularly coming from one of the nation's top lawmakers. Also, GOPAC memos show that in 1990 attorneys warned against using charitable funds for politics. The IRS is reportedly conducting its own probe; proven violations could bring fines and jail time...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE ACCUSATIONS AGAINST NEWT | 10/20/2005 | See Source »

Sure, there needs to be something like Pitchfork, and I don’t advocate its demise. But when that something is as powerful as it has proven to be, it zaps our desire for interaction, spurring us to refer each other to this or that review instead. Abe, remember our nostalgia for the mix tape/CD, as both a method of wooing a crush and of expressing oneself...

Author: By Henry M. Cowles and Abe J. Riesman, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERSS | Title: Pitchforkmedia: Mass Opinion Generator or Invaluable Indie Resource? | 10/20/2005 | See Source »

...maybe the films producers see “Rent” as a thematic continuance of the “Home Alone” flicks—neglected children growing up to become impoverished convalescents—a thesis all but proven by Macaulay Culkin’s tabloid-baiting adolescence...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Pop Screen | 10/20/2005 | See Source »

...level. You can form your own opinion on that. I think that like President Summers he very much wants to do a good job as president, but has fallen under the influence of some people whose judgment he respects and whose judgment in a string of occasions has not proven to be very wise...

Author: By Sam Teller, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Fifteen Questions With Bob Graham | 10/19/2005 | See Source »

...lose, you drink. There’s no negative.” In fact, he’s right. Beirut is about enhancing the social lubrication that alcohol already provides by adding a dash of competition. Beirut’s popularity has proven to be an irresistible draw for Big Beer. Budweiser and Miller Brewing Co. are beginning to sponsor tournaments for what used to be a dorm-room game. “Bud Pong,” as the maker of the world’s second worst beer (after “Natty Ice”) calls...

Author: By The Crimson Staff, | Title: Save Beirut | 10/18/2005 | See Source »

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