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Since screen names also imply keyboards and computer chips, any sort of serious conversation—whether it be a break-up, break-down, or invite to breakfast—is strictly prohibited on AIM as well. You’re often speaking to the roommate instead of the Romeo and always confess feelings you never would have over coffee. (Side note: IM-ing after 1 a.m. is official relationship suicide). Away messages should neither be flirtatious nor personal, and sexual innuendos accompanied by a winking Pac-man face just aren’t sexual at all. In summary, leave...

Author: By Victoria Ilyinsky | Title: 21st Century Dating? Byte Me | 11/17/2005 | See Source »

...raise student fees and cut financial aid, the more enticing these jobs in the adult industry become for students,” he says. Though his artistic endeavors are temporarily on hold, York stands by his work. “When you’re going to raise a serious issue like this, do it in a fun way,” he says. Apparently, nothing says fun like low-resolution penetration...

Author: By S. JESSE Zwick, | Title: First Amendment Goes Past First Base | 11/16/2005 | See Source »

...taste of his newest jab at the right last night. Speaking to a group of about 350 attendees at the Charles Hotel, Franken promoted his newest book “The Truth (With Jokes).” While still filled with his traditional political humor, the book is more serious than his previous publications, which at times was reflected in Franken’s speech. Reading aloud from a chapter with a passage about his father’s death, Franken choked up and needed a few moments to regain composure. But he was able to laugh...

Author: By Jessica C. Coggins, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Franken Promotes Book | 11/16/2005 | See Source »

...organizations should be warned well ahead of time that Harvard University Police Department (HUPD) will be ready at short notice to enforce the noise ban. HUPD’s involvement—not to make arrests but to deter rowdy students—would demonstrate that the College is serious...

Author: By Nicholas F. B. Smyth | Title: The Plympton Street Hooligans | 11/16/2005 | See Source »

...Visitors - even Americans - are treated with courtesy but we find that our guides can quickly turn snarly. The kid gloves come off one night when we return to our hotel. Somebody has taken pictures without permission, a serious violation of the rules.? If there is anybody who doesn't keep these rules, our committee wants you to return to your country,? says guide Pang Yu Gyong ?and we don't care how.? With no trace of pleasantness in her voice, she adds: ?So please keep these principles, I warn...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Dream Life of the North Koreans | 11/16/2005 | See Source »

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