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...played out, Van Dyke took that dealmaking skill to the Gulf of Mexico. His finds were modest but rich enough to allow him to play the role of Texas oilman to the hilt. In 1969, when a man might pay $25,000 for a nice house in a decent neighborhood, Van Dyke spent $1 million for a house that he later embellished with a 1-acre man-made "lake...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Has This Man Found the Next Gusher? | 11/20/2005 | See Source »

...integration must end with France accepting the various cultures that now exist within French society - including French-born people who aren't the immigrants their parents are, yet not culturally French either," says the ebullient Vitali. Inspired and driven teachers, more experienced cops, and above all an increase in decent jobs accessible to project residents are urgently needed to reverse the growing alienation and defiance of banlieue youths, but locals must also demonstrate desire to fit in on society's terms as well. "This culture and attitude of exclusion have made some even well-education people here unemployable," Vitali notes...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: French 'Troubles' Reach Tourist Mecca | 11/18/2005 | See Source »

...lyric. This ridiculous, barely-rhyming couplet is the only thing that sets him apart from the pack, causing Loc to look more and more like the Tampa Bay Devil Rays of the G-Unit behemoth. He also nearly spoils “Things Change,” an otherwise decent song that goes a little beyond your standard gangsta fare. But while he seems to have a hint of personality, Loc fails to diverge at all from the standard gangsta mold. Here is where I am supposed to segue into a damning invective against 50 and his crew, about...

Author: By J. samuel Abbott, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Get Rich Or Die Tryin' | 11/17/2005 | See Source »

Zaidi introduced a successful amendment to the bill prior to passage which he said distanced the UC from the activist group and its demands. His amendment stripped language from the bill referencing "a decent standard of living...

Author: By Claire M. Guehenno, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Republicans Criticize UC For Worker Support Bill | 11/16/2005 | See Source »

...targets. A gray-green version gives golfers an edge by enhancing the dips and curves of a distant putting green. Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts credits his MaxSights with boosting his batting average last season; Michelle Wie wore them during her professional debut. The lenses, like those in any decent pair of sunglasses, also filter out ultraviolet rays. Next Product: Just Smashing...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Best inventions 2005: Game Point | 11/13/2005 | See Source »

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