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...imposed a strict Dean Ornish menu on the household--salmon, chicken, blueberries and bran--one that left everyone but her and Chelsea hungry. Hugh was known to steal off to McDonald's or organize family outings from Camp David to the Cozy Restaurant in nearby Thurmont, Md., for a fix of fries. As time went on, in ever larger sweat clothes and golf sweaters bearing the White House seal, the more he wanted Hillary's approval, the less likely...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Life With Baby Hughie | 3/5/2001 | See Source »

...idea wherever it can--but more states could require more complete and open records on who gets electroshock. "The problem is it's a roll of the dice," says Brian Coopper, senior director of consumer advocacy for the National Mental Health Association. "Electroconvulsive therapy can be a quick fix, but you can't tell who's going to come out of it with part of his life missing...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: New Sparks Over Electroshock | 2/26/2001 | See Source »

...dramatically reduced cases of sudden infant death syndrome, but is causing a side effect: heads that are flat in the back. The condition can lead to misalignment of the ears and jaw. Fortunately, the softness of an infant's skull, which causes the problem, also makes it easy to fix. Babies should get plenty of tummy time when they are awake...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: In Brief: Feb. 26, 2001 | 2/26/2001 | See Source »

...parking ticket: a dining hall manager on the prowl for angry diners. I had barely circled the "L" for lunch on the yellow card when I was set upon by two dining hall higher-ups, asking what prompted me to feedback-cardhood. I explained my annoyance, they pledged to fix it; Harvard Dining Services triumphs again in responsiveness. Now, if only Mass. Hall could set up a similar feedback system with similar results--I have my first 10 yellow cards ready...

Author: By Adam I. Arenson, | Title: Columnist Outtakes | 2/23/2001 | See Source »

...into the crowd. The only indication that you are in the presence of one is when you see people forming concentric circles. This is a sign that an alienated rapper or a bass player with a really angry rap-rock group has been spotted and is getting an adoration fix...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Circle Game | 2/22/2001 | See Source »

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