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...right pair of sunglasses doesn't have to burn through your bank account. Whether you're eyeing a $175 pair of Persols or a $20 bargain from the drugstore, make sure there's an official decal indicating that the lenses absorb 99% to 100% of the UVA and UVB rays. What you shouldn't accept, however, is any nonspecific wording such as "UV block" or "maximal UV protection." Specific numbers should always be attached...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Watching Out For A Shady Deal | 7/2/2001 | See Source »

...rays in skimpy swimsuits unless they want to attract a whirling crowd of oglers. In Bangladesh, ladies take the surf in full sari. Muslim beach etiquette aside, Cox's Bazar has all the potential of a serene seaside getaway: take a rickshaw around the dusty lanes and absorb the Burmese influences on Bengali culture. Local cigars and handloom products of the Rakhyne tribal families are good buys, as are multicolored sarongs and handwoven scarves. Hotel Sayeman is a pleasant, clean place to stay ($4 to $22 for a double) and serves good breakfasts and dinners. For reservations call...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: If You Want No-Frills, You'll Love Bangladesh | 6/25/2001 | See Source »

...Here in the Bible Belt, the trial's revelations enthrall those who absorb daily reports from local newspapers and television stations. Starting at 6 a.m., a TV reporter stands in the dark outside the federal courthouse for a "live" report on the preceding day's testimony and the promise of ongoing coverage. Each new day brings juicier details. But most revealing has been the harsh light shed on Atlanta's thriving adult entertainment industry...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letter from Atlanta: The Seamy Gold Club Trial | 6/15/2001 | See Source »

...Unlike Boston or Cambridge, we can’t absorb this loss,” added Mark E. Boyle, Watertown’s director of planning and development...

Author: By Imtiyaz H. Delawala, SPECIAL TO THE CRIMSON | Title: Watertown Protesters Say Harvard's Entry Strains City Budget | 5/25/2001 | See Source »

There's been some debate lately about whether young kids can absorb white grape juice better than apple juice. But as long as you stay within the pediatric panel's limits, you shouldn't have any trouble...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Can the Juice! | 5/21/2001 | See Source »

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