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...Chance is an inadequate explanation for the beginning of life," Bradley said. "It's the origin [of the universe] that's the enigma, not the operation...

Author: By Helen L. Limm, CONTRIBUTING REPORTER | Title: Scientist Speaks About God | 2/7/1992 | See Source »

...Like every politician who comes out of nowhere to hit the big time, Clinton remains something of an enigma, the more so since he often seems a bundle of contradictions: a visionary leader and a poor manager; a propounder of bold programs and a waffler who talks on both sides of hot issues. All of which raises the insistent question: Is Clinton for real -- not only as front runner but as man, as Governor, as candidate? An attempt at some answers...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Is Bill Clinton For Real? | 1/27/1992 | See Source »

...Blessing's splendid musing on the most influential play in the English language and on the tawdry modern phenomenon of the mediagenic politician. From Shakespeare's shaky dramaturgy to the meaning of life and afterlife, from the enigma of TV to the hollowness of the man of action, a thrilling welter of ideas, aphorisms, historical allusions and wry wit, robustly staged by Des McAnuff and cunningly acted by Daniel Jenkins...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Best of 1991 | 1/6/1992 | See Source »

...Blessing's splendid musing on the most influential play in the English language and on the tawdry modern phenomenon of the mediagenic politician. From Shakespeare's shaky dramaturgy to the meaning of life and afterlife, from the enigma of TV to the hollowness of the man of action, a thrilling welter of & ideas, aphorisms, historical allusions and wry wit, robustly staged by Des McAnuff and cunningly acted by Daniel Jenkins...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Best of 1991:Theater | 1/6/1992 | See Source »

...investors that includes the Bass brothers of Texas, the Rupert family of South Africa, the Harvard University endowment fund and George W. Bush, the President's eldest son. If the well is dry, the episode will prompt shareholders to wonder why they ever put faith in a Texas-size enigma called Harken Energy Corp...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Global Intrigue: The Wackiest Rig in Texas | 10/28/1991 | See Source »

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