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...didn't seem to care for other artists with local connections like Dufy or Georges Braque. Occasionally, Senn fell for something avant garde, like Felix Vallotton's 1898 The Waltz. And who wouldn't? Sinuous couples skate at Paris' Palais de Glace, while artificial light bouncing off the ice creates the effect of fairy dust across the canvas. Not a huge fan of the Pointillists, Senn nevertheless acquired a glistening Beach of the Vignasse by Henri-Edmond Cross. He largely neglected the Fauves, except for a few Paris scenes by Albert Marquet and one lively painting by André Derain...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: When Collecting Is a Fine Art | 5/22/2005 | See Source »

Alas, yes. The standard test for strep may make your child gag, but after experimenting with less invasive tests, doctors concluded that they still need to swab kids' tonsils. Just tell 'em about the ice cream...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Doctor's Orders: May 23, 2005 | 5/15/2005 | See Source »

...months later, unloaded it to an Italian financier in '90 and bought it again in '96. Whoever got stiffed along the way (and he's been criticized for gutting the studio), it wasn't Captain Kirk; he earned $500 million just buying MGM from Turner. "He's got ice water in his veins," says a rival. "For him, it's always about the deal, not the business...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Dealmaker Rides Again | 5/9/2005 | See Source »

...double-walled drinking glasses ($12 to $20 a pair at www.bodum.com) feature two layers of heat-resistant glass. Your drink is suspended in the inner layer, with a pocket of air in between to insulate sensitive fingers from hot espresso or, alternatively, prevent warm hands from melting ice cubes in soft drinks. An added benefit: condensation is contained in the inner wall, eliminating the need for coasters...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Neat Trick For Your Table | 5/8/2005 | See Source »

BARS Put your cooler on ice. Today's outdoor kitchens boast fridges and full bars, complete with beer taps and wine caves. Home Depot's Modular unit, above...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Home: Kitchens in Paradise | 5/8/2005 | See Source »

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