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...Shelly, who had written and directed two previous movies and appeared in something like 20 films, mostly of the low budget, independent variety, left behind a devoted husband, an infant daughter and a completed film, Waitress. It appears to be a true reflection of her spirit - eccentric, good-naturedly feminist, kind of funny and kind of sentimental. Despite its realistic setting in a small Southern town, it is much more a fable than it is a slice of authentic life...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Adrienne Shelly's Last Offering | 4/27/2007 | See Source »

...spirit of Wallace rousing Scots once more to demand freedom? Not really. In the town of Stirling itself, there are few mentions of Braveheart outside the Thistles Shopping Centre - just yellow balloons tied to a trestle table laid out with leaflets and buttons bearing the SNP logo. In recent years the party has softened its stance, moving away from the notion that winning a majority vote would give it a mandate to negotiate independence. The party now proposes a referendum first...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Postcard: Stirling | 4/26/2007 | See Source »

...children. This child was special. He nicknamed her Pocahontas, or little capricious one, a tribute to her playful nature. She was also striking. She "much exceedeth any of the rest of his [Powhatan's] people," wrote Smith, "not only for feature, countenance and proportion...but for wit and spirit, the only Nonpareil of his country...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Mad About You | 4/26/2007 | See Source »

Harvard aspires to be a community that recognizes, accepts, and even rewards diversity of all kinds. It is in this spirit of inclusiveness that FM respectfully presents this helpful list of phrases to describe those whose faces are loved so dearly by their mothers. 1) Closer to one (on a 1-to-10 scale) 2) Gives poor face 3) Did not win the genetic lottery 4) Such a lovely personality 5) Unfortunate looking 6) Not conventionally attractive 7) Could use a little work 8) Unlikely to become someone’s trophy husband/wife 9) Does not photograph well 10) Sort...

Author: By Jason S. Yeo, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: 15 Euphemisms for Unattractive | 4/25/2007 | See Source »

...Busters of South Florida and perfect your marine biology while scrubbing the keel of the yacht you one day hope to own. Or steal. Whatever. A bit of a homebody? Can’t get enough of the balmy Boston summer? Keep in touch with that good old college spirit while attending Red Sox home games as an alcohol compliance officer. Just imagine the glory of being paid to be that douchebag who tells everyone they have had too much to drink! But we all know the fastest way to capitalize on summer is to make those essential connections...

Author: By Eric M. Sefton, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Creative Summer Gigs | 4/25/2007 | See Source »

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