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...religious events such as Ashura, despite the superior power of state security forces, this time the government was much more successful at preempting activism. In the run-up to Feb. 11, the government arrested scores of would-be activists and organizers, scared off many more by promising swift retribution and executed two opposition supporters on charges of making war against God. (Is there a rift between Khomeini's two chief disciples...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Iran's Opposition Searches for a New Strategy | 2/16/2010 | See Source »

...most challenging targets I could think of: my mom (who I predicted wouldn't know how to accept it), my ex-girlfriend (who I predicted wouldn't want it) and - since Sanguinetti mentioned that people have used the service to reach out to celebrities - country-music star Taylor Swift (because, well, one can only hope...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Gift Giving on Facebook Gets Real | 2/15/2010 | See Source »

...what about Ms. Swift? I managed to track down what (I think) is her actual Facebook profile and requested to add her as a friend. She has yet to accept, and therein lies the rub: without a friend connection, there's no way to send a gift. So we should totally be Facebook friends, Taylor. I guarantee there will be some flowers in it for you. Or a ham. Take your pick...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Gift Giving on Facebook Gets Real | 2/15/2010 | See Source »

...George Washington?), director Garry Marshall found an ensemble romantic-comedy script, similar to the 2003 Brit film Love, Actually, and assembled an A-list crowd of actors: Jamie Foxx and Queen Latifah, Julia Roberts and her niece Emma, two Jessicas (Alba and Garner), two baby Taylors (Lautner and Swift) and prime dudes named Ashton, Bradley and Topher, with 75-year-old Shirley MacLaine added for the senior set. (Marshall is also 75; kitsch knows no age barriers...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Box Office Wrap: America Hearts Valentine's Day | 2/14/2010 | See Source »

Although he did not speak in favor of changing the city’s charter to, he recommended "subtle changes to help the Council to come to a conclusion in a fast, swift, and more urgent...

Author: By Rediet T. Abebe, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: City Fails To Elect Mayor for Sixth Time | 2/9/2010 | See Source »

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