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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...with his new-age aerobics instructor. In a triangle of mismatched Iust, Sally is introduced to a magazine editor, Michael (Liam Neeson), who falls in love with her--but not before Judy, their matchmaker, realizes that she likes Michael, too. And Professor Gabe hankers after one of his brightest college writing pupils (Juliette Lewis). There is plenty of desire, but not much sex. What we see are deflected touches, interrupted kisses and turned backs...

Author: By Beth L. Pinsker, | Title: Hold On to Your Seats: Woody Allen's Husbands and Wives Makes For Nauseous Laughter | 9/24/1992 | See Source »

...could take my game to the next level just on the roar of the crowd." In the constellation of athletes who helped propel the N.B.A. to record popularity and profitability in the past decade, Bird will be linked with his Dream Team comrades Magic and Michael Jordan as the brightest stars of what may soon be remembered as the N.B.A.'s golden...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Last Flight Of a Legend | 8/31/1992 | See Source »

...brightest members of that small club is Jerry Seinfeld. The Long Island native was perhaps the quintessential yuppie comic of the '80s: his larky, laid-back observations about the trivial pursuits of modern life -- buying candy at a movie theater, riding with your dog in the front seat of the car -- were funny, recognizable, nonthreatening. Now he is the centerpiece of nbc's hottest sitcom. Since the series made its debut in January 1991, Seinfeld has improved steadily in the ratings, especially among young, upscale viewers searching for life after thirtysomething. Sign of a show on the make: NBC promoted...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Comedian On The Make | 8/24/1992 | See Source »

...smiles. The country's doubles team -- the brothers Razif and Jalani Sidek -- had just advanced to the semifinals, assuring Malaysia of its first Olympic medal ever. "What more could you ask for in life?" coach Punch Gunalan asked the air around him. One hour later, though, the country's brightest hope, Rashid Sidek (another brother) was upset in the quarterfinals by a Dane, and the hall was suddenly full of smiling Danes...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Memories Great and Small | 8/17/1992 | See Source »

These new Israelis are some of the brightest and most talented immigrants the Jewish state has ever received. Well over half come to Israel with advanced degrees--engineers, doctors, scientists and architects...

Author: By Allan S. Galper, | Title: 'Hatikva' Lies in Loans | 7/14/1992 | See Source »

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