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...were able (by means of a deeper covenant than that which exists between author and reader) to fall to people’s necks and say to them ‘Come, let’s sit while the tea is steeping, then drink, and you’ll tell me about your lives and I will tell of mine,’ I’d toss this manuscript into the trash and do precisely that. In such a world the law would forbid the making of fiction.” We should not be so disappointed that such...

Author: By Amanda C. Lynch, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: A Moving Pseudomemoir | 9/11/2009 | See Source »

...advertising agency—say the firm from “Mad Men.” John Hamm’s character sits staring across the table, trying to act like he doesn’t want a cigarette, and he says to PETA, “Now tell me, who exactly would you like your ads to target? Because as of now, it seems to me you’re alienating some people.” The PETA people look to their point man. Their point man takes his glasses off. “That?...

Author: By Andrew F. Nunnelly, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Saving the Animals by Acting Like One | 9/11/2009 | See Source »

...closely related to my work as a programmer. It’s linked to the act of discovery, putting together films that people aren’t always aware of or putting together different films that will change people’s viewing experience.THC: Can you tell us about your current work?TB: I’ve been very busy writing my dissertation; in fact, the paperwork’s going in this week. I’m writing about what I call performative realism in American independent cinema. I particularly focus on post-war realist films that straddle...

Author: By Sophie O. Duvernoy, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Visiting Faculty Bring Diverse Experiences to VES Dept. | 9/11/2009 | See Source »

...Rogerses cut all worker hours 10% at the beginning of August, which saved jobs but lowered the wage dollars available to the community. Rogers isn't even the worst off - his cheap buffet can still fit into many tight budgets. O'Neil says other restaurant owners in town tell her they're down 25% in 2009. Big Al's diner closed in February...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Ripple Effect: What One Layoff Means For A Whole Town | 9/11/2009 | See Source »

...will tell you this: It was spontaneous. It was when he stated as he did about not covering illegal aliens." - Speaking with reporters the next day (MSNBC.com, Sept...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Rep. Joe Wilson, Presidential Heckler | 9/11/2009 | See Source »

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