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...weeping” statues, but it is the only one in the world that actually lactates from its pure bronze nipples. We suppose it’s ironic that such an ancient man is in possession of these two potent fountains of youth, which squirt an elixir so sweet that it can instantly defeat even the most belligerent seasonal colds...

Author: By Peter J. Martinez and D. A. Wallach, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERS | Title: Bell Lap 2: Tomorrow’s Campus Tour, Today! | 11/29/2006 | See Source »

Looking for a greatbusiness opportunity? Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, and join the XanGo team. Pronounced zang-go, this powerful elixir comes from the mangosteen, a fruit grown in the jungles of Thailand. The juice is anti-inflammatory! Antidepressant! Antitumor! Now you too can be a distributor of this incredible formula for a one-time fee of just $35 plus $100 for the first four bottles. Not one of those claims has been conclusively proved, but similarly worded pitches--made in e-mails or other direct solicitations to independent marketers have helped XanGo pass $200 million in sales...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Industries: State of Reliefs | 10/1/2006 | See Source »

...ganoderma, also known as lingzhi, is a fungus associated with immortality. But the majestic, rare white hawk - it dominates the painting - is the most auspicious symbol, representing a sovereign's virtue and legitimacy. Though Yongzheng's reign was short - he may have accidentally poisoned himself searching for the elixir of life - the art associated with him is perhaps the most intriguing in the exhibition. One set of hanging scrolls shows six of the 12 Portraits of the Yongzheng Emperor Enjoying Himself Throughout the Twelve Months. In all of them, Yongzheng is portrayed as a Chinese scholar participating in such traditional...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Art Of Power | 11/20/2005 | See Source »

...bottom complexion and piano-player hands, Weil is unlikely to find his advice accepted by those of us who put up drywall, frame houses, work with horses and repair trucks and cars. By age 60, we are so beat up that eating biscuits and gravy is like consuming the elixir of the gods. Bill Crookham Caldwell, Idaho, U.S. It was nice to have advice on a healthy lifestyle from a doctor with a paunch, but it surely convinces no one but him that being a little overweight is a good thing. Kevin Holland Westville, South Africa Dr. Weil's thoughtful...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Living Better Longer | 11/12/2005 | See Source »

...Weil is unlikely to find his advice accepted by those of us who put up drywall, frame houses, work with horses and repair trucks and cars. By age 60, we are so beaten up that at the end of the day, eating biscuits and gravy is like consuming the elixir of the gods. BILL CROOKHAM Caldwell, Idaho...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Nov. 7, 2005 | 10/30/2005 | See Source »

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