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...Jesse James, the metaphors are up front: this is a movie as much about modern celebrity as about the Old West. Pitt carries himself with the ground-down grace of a star who's weary of fame. "Jesse is very conscious of his own mortality," says Dominik. "He's imprisoned by the weight of his own myth." The man is fixin' to die and waiting to see who'll be his executioner. Jesse could be Vincent Chase on HBO's Entourage, and the gang his posse. But instead of bathing in the overspill of his limelight, they're jealous, rancorous...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Too Tough to Die | 9/20/2007 | See Source »

...More than 60% of Japanese households are now equipped with washlets, and the unit available in the public bathrooms of the Tokyo Midtown pales in comparison to those that grace many Japanese homes and hotels. For just $5,000, Japan's largest toilet maker, Toto, offers the deluxe Neorest 600. It boasts, among other functions, five cleansing modes (front, rear, pulsating, oscillating and soft), a lid that automatically opens and closes, an air purifier, a massage option, an air-drier with adjustable temperature settings and an automatic flush. Most functions can be operated by a wireless remote control linked...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Discreet Charm of the Ladies' Room | 9/11/2007 | See Source »

...pair of freshmen, skipper Teddy Himler and crew Grace Charles, had strong collegiate debuts in B-division, while sophomore skipper Drew Robb and sophomore crew Michelle Konstadt sailed for A-division...

Author: By Malcom A. Glenn, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Sailors Start Season in Fine Form | 9/10/2007 | See Source »

...Malaysian officials have contacted Lucky and Flo's Northern Irish trainer to inquire about teaching local dogs the same tricks. In the meantime, the two Labs head to Toronto this month to grace the city's annual film festival with their presence. Perhaps there's a movie deal in the works - a spunky thriller about a pair of dogs who take a bite out of crime. Of course, if such a film ever were to be released, Flo and Lucky might have to track down pirated copies of their own life stories. Talk about chasing one's own tale...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Puppy Power | 9/6/2007 | See Source »

...Diana mattered mostly because Britain's royal family lacked her vigor and exquisite charm. She stole the hearts of millions of people around the world with her wit, beauty and abundant grace - attributes that enabled her to sway public opinion regardless of the project she was engaged in. She had urbanites from big cities and tribal people from the remotest regions eating from her hand - sometimes literally - as she preached compassion for the needy, hungry and destitute. Her legacy can be found in the charities she so brilliantly promoted and administered to make the world a better place...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Inbox | 9/6/2007 | See Source »

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