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When the news report was over, he turned to us as if he were carried off by a dream. "Imagine how beautiful the fountain near the cathedral would be with all those colors and watery figures," he said. We looked at him, dumbfounded. We reminded him that this was a historical moment and that the war -- so they say -- is coming to an end. "Oh that," he replied. "I heard about that. I'll buy five kegs of beer tomorrow and call 50 of our friends, and we'll all get good and smashed from joy. But forget that...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Under the Gun in Sarajevo | 2/21/1994 | See Source »

Though Clinton waved his fountain pen two weeks ago and dramatically vowed to veto any bill that omitted universal coverage, there is a quiet debate inside the White House about what "universal" really means. Already it is clear that the reforms will not be fully phased in for years and that Clinton proposes not to cover illegal immigrants. Such purists as Magaziner and the First Lady oppose any further concessions, but Administration pragmatists -- including the President -- reportedly believe Clinton will have to stagger coverage further to win congressional support. As a first public step toward redefining the terms of debate...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Clinton's Plan: DOA? | 2/14/1994 | See Source »

Dining Services pulled out all the stops forthe occasion, and a fountain complete with Greekstatuettes graced the Quincy dining hall floor...

Author: By Ethan M. Tucker, | Title: Visiting Chefs Create Dunster, Quincy Meals | 1/12/1994 | See Source »

Cover: Photograph of the Luxor Hotel by Dan McCoy/Rainbow. At left is a fountain with a projected laser image...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Magazine Contents Page | 1/10/1994 | See Source »

...those who fancy themselves budding youngwriters, buy six of the pens that Hillary RodhamClinton uses: the Parker blue marble duofoldrollerball, at the Coop. For comparison, $1,000buys only one-tenth of the official pen of theWhite House, the solid 18K gold "Presidential"fountain...

Author: By Patrick S. Chung, | Title: Gifts for One Thousand Dollars | 12/15/1993 | See Source »

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