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...streets of Bagram, outside Kabul. The town, which encompasses the base where U.S. and coalition forces are ensconced, has become a favorite of small-time weapons dealers peddling knives, Kalashnikovs and rocket-propelled grenades. One dealer tried to interest a TIME reporter in a Kalashnikov for the bargain price of $200, with 100 rounds thrown in "to close the sale." The man, who identified himself only as Abdul, said he wouldn't need his weapons anymore. "Peace has come to Afghanistan," he says. "The King is coming home, and people are sick of fighting." Prices have dropped nearly 50% since...
Since the co-defendants continued to plead not guilty, the criminal proceedings against them will continue—and could extend beyond the June graduation date for the class of 2002 unless they accept a plea bargain...
This is just Round 1 in a long fight. University officials are considering an appeal to the state even as they threaten job cutbacks and increased dorm fees for all students. Says Kay Scanlan, spokeswoman for Umass: "We could change the program. We could refuse to bargain. We can go to court...
Private aviation flights aren't cheap, but compared to first- or business-class tickets - especially those bought at the last minute - they're sometimes a bargain. World Air Pass can fly a 14-passenger jet non-stop from New York to London at $3,000 a seat, one way. Considering that a round-trip, first-class commercial ticket could cost about $11,500 (and business class up to $7,400), a private jet can still be cost-efficient. Even when the private fare is higher, time savings can more than compensate. Savile says that for $29,000, Air Partner...
Shopping comes without the fanfare and tourist buses of other big Italian cities. Many of the major Italian designers have their spaces on and around Via Roma. Or search for a real bargain in nearby Piazza della Repubblica, home to the biggest open-air market in Europe. For dining out, both the food and wine are excellent, though expect heavier cream-based sauces than you'd find in Rome or Naples. And, of course, if you really came for the cars, there is always the Museum of the Automobile...