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...come, in a movie that manages to find a parcel of pity for Geremia without ever sentimentalizing him. Geremia knows his limitations; he says, "I don't believe in God. If He believed in me, he'd have made me a little more handsome." His ugliness is a burden he tries to bear with dignity, like the live-in millstone that is his mother. And in Rizzo's portrayal, Geremia becomes more than an ogre; he is any man who realizes that beauty is something that will never be given him. He must buy, steal or try to destroy...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Reason to Celebrate | 5/24/2006 | See Source »

...Like Father, Like Daughter? Not if I Can Help It Those of us physicians who feel the heavy bureaucratic burden of medicine are much less likely to encourage our children to follow in our footsteps

Author: /time Magazine | Title: What the Fancy Machines Can ? And Can't ? Do | 5/23/2006 | See Source »

...Sara Lopez works so hard, especially if she lives at home, which cuts down expenses. But Sara still has tuition and textbooks and car insurance and cell phone bills to pay. While her parents probably could cover it, Sara says "I don?t want to be a bigger burden than I already...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Dear Graduates: Hillary Clinton Has Got You All Wrong | 5/23/2006 | See Source »

...House, has left Israel's political scene, his legacy has not. No matter what differences they may have, Israel and the U.S. will continue to coordinate their positions on all decisions that affect one another. And that means managing the next steps in the Israeli-Palestinian relationship is a burden they'll have to share...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Olmert Comes Calling | 5/23/2006 | See Source »

...usually allow myself at a festival, where there is so much to see and write about. I saw the movie again at the public screening. The second time, not expecting a masterpiece, I found a film that pleased, impressed and touched me - a fully satisfying comedy-melodrama about the burden of motherhood, the power of sisterhood...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Pedro's Ghost Story | 5/20/2006 | See Source »

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