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So far, audiences haven't chosen to see much of Hartley. Each of his first six features (two of which are compilations of short films) has earned less than $1 million at the North American box office. His wonderfully intransigent pictures--neither chipper enough to appeal to the indie-film...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Hal Does Have A Heart | 7/13/1998 | See Source »

When The Crimson was soliciting postcard editorials in the last weeks of the school year, I had visions of writing to Plympton St. From some exotic port. But these visions were only delusions of grandeur. Getting ready for my second year at Harvard, I knew I would have to favor...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: POSTCARD FROM THE BRONX | 7/10/1998 | See Source »

A regular serving costs $2.45, which putsScoops & Beans at the upper end of the pricerange, but it's money well spent, particularlysince you get three scoops. Guava Pineapple sorbetand other "exotic" flavors cost 45 cents extra. Ifyou're willing to walk to the Christina's in InmanSquare at 1255 Cambridge...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: All Scream for Ice Cream | 6/19/1998 | See Source »

A product of sophisticated math and computer software, derivative contracts are designed to help banks, corporations and countries hedge against financial uncertainties, such as changes in interest rates. But the banks found that they could make a killing by concocting more exotic derivatives that effectively bet on the future direction...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Banks' Nuclear Secrets | 5/25/1998 | See Source »

Not to be outdone, Hilton Hotels as of May is allowing members of its HHonors Worldwide program to trade in 600,000 points for a one-carat-diamond engagement ring. For those who still want to travel but are looking for something different, Marriott Rewards and Hyatt Hotels Gold Passport...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Frequent Surprises | 5/25/1998 | See Source »

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