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...despite Chávez’s subsequent crackdown on the political opposition, his proposal was narrowly defeated, 51 to 49 percent. According to press reports, it was a cinematic ending to a dramatic saga in Venezuelan politics. Upon hearing the news, Chávez promised a sequel, grumbling that “For now, we couldn?...

Author: By Pierpaolo Barbieri | Title: Voting Democracy Away | 2/13/2009 | See Source »

Rodriguez, Alex • admission to use of steroids by after years of denial of use of steroids by • perfect nickname ("A-Roid") is bestowed upon...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Paul Slansky's Weekly Index of the News | 2/13/2009 | See Source »

...known for working as many as 70 hours per week. He took so little vacation time while running the Buffalo Police Department, he had a dispute with the city council upon leaving because they owed him so much compensation for the unused time...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Gil Kerlikowske: Obama's New Drug Czar | 2/13/2009 | See Source »

...Slimane’s pride compels him to pull himself out of this dejection, and he decides to pursue an unexpected line of business, opening a family-run restaurant that specializes in serving couscous (a traditional North African dish of steamed semolina served with vegetables and meat). But drawing upon the resources of his family proves complicated, due to the strained relations between his ex-wife, his children, their spouses, and the two women he has come to love. In this way, what begins as a story of Slimane’s hardship grows into a narrative of the struggles...

Author: By Anita B. Hofschneider, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: The Secret of Grain | 2/12/2009 | See Source »

...egos (and high salaries) often found in athletics today. West is not new to success on the court. He was voted Ivy League Rookie of the Year as a freshman in 2007 and was an All-American in his sophomore season. This year, West has improved upon last year’s 8-3 record in the top spot. “It’s been a big season for me,” West admitted. “Last year, there was still a big gap between me and the top guys. This year, its finally closing...

Author: By Justin W. White, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: West Tops Nation’s Best Competitors | 2/12/2009 | See Source »

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