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...phenomenon was the show band, a group that played to packed arenas and covered international pop hits. Singer Joe Dolan, known as Ireland's "national aphrodisiac," was one of its most celebrated acts. Unlike others, Dolan also found success overseas with original material. His 1969 tune Make Me an Island reached No. 3 on Britain's pop charts (and No. 1 in a dozen other countries). A cross between Tom Jones and Tony Bennett, Dolan never took himself too seriously. After a 2005 hip replacement, he sold his old hip on eBay for charity. He was 68 and died...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Milestones | 1/3/2008 | See Source »

Then again, there are times when they can't help but run into each other. Just about everyone from both offices eats lunch at Coney Island, a second-floor diner known for its pork loin. And there's the men's room, of course. A Paul volunteer recently ran into Huckabee himself there, and found him to be cordial. But there is some quiet grumbling from Huckabee's team about Paul's people using up all the paper towels. When told about the dispute, a top strategist for a rival G.O.P. campaign said of the scruffy Paul forces: "They probably...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Bad Blood at Huckabee and Paul | 12/31/2007 | See Source »

...course and a five-star hotel with a spa and top-class restaurants. You want, in other words, Corniche Bay, a development of 115 such villas and a 75-bedroom hotel on the secluded southwestern tip of Mauritius. It's one of a few high-end resorts on the island that, for the first time, allow nonresident foreigners to buy property. Each villa has its own uninterrupted sea view angled toward the sunset, an infinity pool and a lush, landscaped garden. The resort is huge, mostly car-free and backed by spectacular volcanic peaks. Sales open...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Happy Havens in Mauritius | 12/20/2007 | See Source »

HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT? The undisturbed wreck is 70 ft. (21 m) off an island in the Dominican Republic under 10 ft. (3 m) of clear water...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Briefing | 12/20/2007 | See Source »

McGeary’s 12 points matched his best in a Crimson uniform, after he scored the same amount in a loss at Long Island on Dec. 13. His points came on four three-pointers, including three in the first half to help keep the game close...

Author: By Ted Kirby, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: NOTEBOOK: Sharp Shooting Not Enough for Men's Basketball in Fifth Straight Loss | 12/20/2007 | See Source »

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