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...rice cooker, there's not much in the way of furnishings. "Staying there is the toughest part," says the snakehead. "When you're in the house, it's easy to get depressed because you have time to think about your family and the things that might go wrong." He estimates that 10% of people crack. They are taken to an area near the Chinese embassy or consulate and told to find their own way there. The fee, in this case, is not collected. "I try to pick people who are young and strong in character," he says. "Otherwise, I lose...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Dreams of Leaving | 4/12/2007 | See Source »

...countermigration of elderly retirees offers some important lessons for those just embarking on their youthful retirement years--roughly ages 60 through 72. Yes, we're living in a time of unprecedented longevity and health, and there is nothing wrong with planning to spend 10 to 20 years in the sun. But we all grow old, and then our values can change in a hurry. Some things to consider before picking up stakes and heading where it's warm...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Homeward Bound | 4/12/2007 | See Source »

...gloves, green fields--to train children to play. In sociology, this is called deficit theory, the idea that one group does not do what another group does because it lacks the resources. Deficit theory is often used to explain the behavior of black Americans. But it is almost always wrong. If lack of green spaces and the cost of equipment explain why black Americans don't play baseball today, then how does one account for the fact that they played it and even organized their own leagues in the early 20th century--when they had less money, less access...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Where Have We Gone, Mr. Robinson? | 4/12/2007 | See Source »

...might reasonably ask, What did Rudy do wrong? Giuliani was right about Arafat, who proved the most unworthy recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in history. And the nerve of that Saudi, in effect blaming the U.S. for 9/11--a month after 15 Saudi terrorists were involved in the attacks, directed by the Saudi Osama bin Laden! Thomas Friedman, no hothead, wrote a column offering "three cheers for Mayor Rudy Giuliani" for stiffing the prince. At the time, I was cheering too. But there is a difference between what is appropriate for a mayor and for a President...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: President Fuhgeddaboutit | 4/12/2007 | See Source »

...tomorrow, the Crimson will have little time to wonder what went wrong as they prepare to face conference opponents Queens and Utica in New York...

Author: By Julia R. Senior, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Bears Chase Rival Crimson Out of the Pool | 4/12/2007 | See Source »

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