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Once upon a time, there was a very happy lady named Marianne who had one thing missing from her life. She wanted a baby. But since Marianne didn't have a husband, she went to a doctor, who gave her seeds from a kind and generous man called a donor. Nine months later, out popped a beautiful baby boy named...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Mom on Her Own | 8/28/2000 | See Source »

...nothing uncommon--or wrong--about a politician's working on behalf of his constituents; Lieberman's service is no different from a Michigan politician's protecting the auto industry or a Texas politician's looking out for big oil. But it helps explain his enormous popularity in Connecticut, the generous contributions he has received from its industries and some of the positions he has taken on their behalf...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Democratic Convention: Taking Care Of (State) Business | 8/21/2000 | See Source »

...Woods be the greatest golfer of all time? Well, by the standard measure, he has to win 15 more major tournaments as a pro to pass Nicklaus' record of 18. Nicklaus and Woods say they feel a bond, and the older man has been generous with compliments and advice--for example, counseling Woods against playing so many events that he burns out. But Nicklaus is proud of his records and coy in some of his comments. For one: "Tiger is much like any other player who is at the top of his game." Translation: many players have a hot hand...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: How the Best Got Better: The Game Of Risk | 8/14/2000 | See Source »

...City are striking to raise the base pay from $17,000 to $20,000 and retain medical and other insurance benefits. The strikers have the support of prominent artists (like Sol LeWitt) and filmmakers (like Steven Spielberg). But the MOMA brass remain firm. "We think we've given a generous offer, and we're competitive with others in the field," a spokeswoman says...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Unsportsmanlike Conduct | 8/14/2000 | See Source »

...SOCIETY, July 24]. You've shown that the Andrew Carnegies of today have stepped up to the challenge. Only time will tell if their generosity will have a lasting impact. I hope their acts will alter the views of many and help foster an environment that is even more generous than the one that exists today. BRIAN R. ZWEIR Boston...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Aug. 14, 2000 | 8/14/2000 | See Source »

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