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There hasn't been much in Darrell Wayne Condit's sad life to distinguish him. The Florida drifter's rap sheet is a pathetic recitation of offenses so mundane--drugs, robbery, auto theft, driving with a suspended license--they would barely have made the local news pages. And yet there he was last week on the front page of the New York Post, stringy haired and glassy eyed under a headline demanding: ASK HIM. How did he come to figure in the sensational case of the nation's most famous missing person? Was there any evidence that he had anything...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Heat Goes On | 7/30/2001 | See Source »

...corporate-culture doctors now say you have to distinguish between "good" and "bad" aggressiveness--like good and bad cholesterol. The good kind is more in demand than ever, asserts Terry Schuler, senior vice president of HR at Avery Dennison. "Business is more unforgiving today," he says, "and the marketplace has upped the ante for drive and results...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Work In Progress: Aggression Loses Some Of Its Punch | 7/30/2001 | See Source »

...first precaution, take a close look at the water before you jump in. Its color and texture are good indicators of its cleanliness. It should be clear enough for you to see through at least 10 ft. of water and distinguish objects such as a metal grating on the bottom of the pool. Foamy or bubbling water along the pool's edge is a sign of potential trouble; it typically represents excessive organic matter, such as pollen or bacteria. If the water looks clear enough to enter, the next line of defense is to keep your mouth shut...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Quick Dip in a Dirty Pool | 7/23/2001 | See Source »

...first precaution, take a close look at the water before you jump in. Its color and texture are good indicators of its cleanliness. It should be clear enough for you to see through at least 10 ft. of water and distinguish objects such as a metal grating on the bottom of the pool. Foamy or bubbling water along the pool's edge is a sign of potential trouble; it typically represents excessive organic matter, such as pollen or bacteria. If the water looks clear enough to enter, the next line of defense is to keep your mouth shut...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Quick Dip In A Dirty Pool | 7/18/2001 | See Source »

...From the sky, it was hard to distinguish the ships. Then I saw a huge one, so I attacked. I learned later it was already sinking. I didn't know it was the Arizona. I saw ships on fire. There were lots of guns firing at me. I just concentrated on my target. The only sound I could hear was my plane's engine...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Secret of All Secrets | 7/16/2001 | See Source »

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