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...trades, schools were opening all over the place, we were feeling fine." In 1961, he and Theresa had Suzzy, the first of four girls. Kwame began spending long periods away from home, working on houses for those displaced by the massive Volta dam hydroelectric project, another of Nkrumah's grand schemes. "Life was still difficult," he remembers. "But you were working and getting some money...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Midnight's Family | 2/22/2007 | See Source »

...time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer, due to compete next in Dubai Feb. 26, is guaranteed to break his tie with Jimmy Connors: of 160 straight weeks ranked No. 1 in men's tennis...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: What's Next: Mar. 5, 2007 | 2/22/2007 | See Source »

...LIOTTA plays a lotta bad fellas in the movies. But over Presidents' Day weekend, the tough-guy star of Goodfellas and Smokin' Aces and the voice of vice from the video game Grand Theft Auto had a real-life run-in with police. After crashing his silver Cadillac Escalade into two parked vehicles in Pacific Palisades, Calif., Liotta, 52, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. He posted $15,000 bail, then was released and ordered to appear in court March 19. The movie mafioso's arrest is just the latest DUI among the rich and famous: Nicole...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: People: Mar. 5, 2007 | 2/22/2007 | See Source »

Zackheim, whose geek tag-line was “Graduated Harvard,” is pursuing an acting career; his plan for spending his share of the $250,000 grand prize includes such geeky things as paying rent...

Author: By Jessica L. Fleischer, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Embracing Your Inner Geek | 2/21/2007 | See Source »

...Reyneris Reyes, as Oberon, was the most powerful dancer of the evening. While his leaps were impressive for their grand size and his turns for their prolonged timing, his complex footwork, though much less noticeable, displayed a flawless execution. Lorna Feijóo, as Titania, complemented the power of Oberon with beautiful lyricism. Despite a slight flaw in the opening lift—perhaps due to opening night nerves—she articulated her character with graceful, beautiful lines...

Author: By Giselle Barcia, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Dancers' 'Dream' a Very Real Success | 2/19/2007 | See Source »

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