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...replaced with a "bleep." And while there is no age verification process, members who claim to be 17 or younger are directed to chat areas separate from older members. On the site' s opening night, conversations on the virtual beach called "Splash" went like this: "If u wanna hook up with me, say 123," wrote one person. "123" says another. "Ok, let' s kiss then." Other members were swapping their MySpace addresses and asking for e-mail addresses. There's even a video chat feature built in that lets kids activate their webcams...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Virtual World for the Younger Set | 5/1/2007 | See Source »

...model of delayed gratification. That's what makes it so infuriating. Like his other novels, Tomorrow deals with sex, death, betrayal, history, intergenerational conflict, love and pain. But this one involves people who are mostly prosperous, likable and happy, and they largely stay that way throughout. Mike and Paula Hook live in an expensive London neighborhood and enjoy good health, great sex, rewarding jobs and adorable 16-year-old twins. "This has been a happy house," admits Paula. Good for her. Hasn't Swift read what Tolstoy said about all happy families being alike? Ah, but Mike and Paula have...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Old Master | 4/26/2007 | See Source »

...harder" was the corporate motto, an adroit marketing hook so successful it became part of pop culture. The company, Avis Rent A Car, was founded in 1946 by Warren Avis with two employees and fewer than 200 cars. Its first two locations were airports in Miami and Ypsilanti, Mich. A decorated WW II pilot, Avis said his entrepreneurial idea was inspired by his flying experience and the growing need for ground transportation at airports...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Milestones May 7, 2007 | 4/26/2007 | See Source »

...fight, De La Hoya's accurate blows and powerful left hook could wear Mayweather down--if he can catch him. Mayweather zips around the ring like a mosquito, throwing quick punches and darting backward before his opponent can counter. De La Hoya's trainer, Freddie Roach, is teaching his fighter to attack when Mayweather crosses his feet, which puts him slightly off balance. "Floyd is so fast, Oscar has to react to it right away," Roach says...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Will the De La Hoya-Mayweather Fight Save Boxing? | 4/26/2007 | See Source »

...location: the Pfoho bell tower. Unfortunately, this young ‘un wasn’t wearing a name tag (isn’t that a requirement?), so confused tower residents were left with more than just a sticky floor...Obviously, admitted students weekend is just a charade to hook up with your future classmates with no repercussions. One admitee, after securing the affections of a fellow prefrosh, boldly locked the door—and locked out his host. Nothing like getting sexiled by someone who doesn’t even go here yet...Models came out one after...

Author: By FM Staff, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Chatter | 4/25/2007 | See Source »

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