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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...young age of 18, I am in possession of a sewing kit including over 25 colors of thread, a thimble and a tiny pair of scissors. Of course, my wardrobe consists of two basic colors--blue and brown--and I'm not exactly an expert sewer: I got a B- in Home Economics. At least I can use the scissors to cut my hair...

Author: By Sarah D. Kalloch, | Title: I Knew I Forgot Something | 10/16/1996 | See Source »

...million trust fund on an apartment for his family. With legal fees mounting and Mac and his siblings not acting, the Culkins will soon be unable to pay the rent on their three Manhattan apartments (one for Mac, one for mom Patricia Bentrup and five kids, one for dad Kit). Mom likes the plan; Dad doesn't. A draft of Home Alone III is reportedly nearly finished, but maybe...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: People: Aug. 19, 1996 | 8/19/1996 | See Source »

...national spotlight (likely prodding every home viewer who salivates over the 75-degree, humidity-free weather to move here). San Diego's mayor could gain enough name recognition to bid for higher office in 1998 (the Associated Press is even including a profile of her in its media advance kit--Chicago's Richard Daly is not as lucky). And San Diego businesses will reap untold profits...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Non-Conventional Wisdom | 8/6/1996 | See Source »

...selling systems, not the top-ranking ones as determined by testing. Also, the stock number and pricing for Amway's primary water-filter model for home use were incorrect. The model is number E84, selling for $297 at suggested retail and requiring a $56 faucet-installation kit...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, Jul. 22, 1996 | 7/22/1996 | See Source »

...resemblance to a log cabin. It is surprising that Harrison was able to get away with this rather cynical maneuver, even more that the myth continues to be solemnly promulgated. It probably has something to do with the fact that he lived for only a month after his Inauguration. KIT BROWN Bel Air, Maryland

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, Jul. 1, 1996 | 7/1/1996 | See Source »

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