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Dates: during 2000-2009
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Oh, it was Sir Alec Guinness every time - there was a reliable pleasure in that. His eyes, which could droop or bluster or mourn or scorn, were canvases of the subtlest possible histrionics. The thin-lipped British smile that could be a billboard of polite derision, shy mischief (or searing...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sir Alec Guinness, 1914-2000 | 8/7/2000 | See Source »

Cheney himself was the picture of semi-jocular humility, and looking very much at ease in his new role as the quiet, smart guy to Bush's grinning front man. The former chief of staff, congressman, defense secretary and oilman didn't thrill folks with his speech, keeping it short...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cheney: Competence, Not Charisma | 7/25/2000 | See Source »

The committee will meet in the utmost secrecy, and its members have been famously close-lipped in past searches. Slichter emphasized the need for confidentiality, saying that if a candidate's name were leaked, that person might be inclined to withdraw themselves from the running.

Author: By David M. Debartolo, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Choosing Rudenstine's Successor Follows Tradition | 7/21/2000 | See Source »

Given his disregard for appearances, the Israeli leader was not especially bothered by the undecorous images produced last week by Israel's hastier-than-planned withdrawal from southern Lebanon. HUMILIATION! cried a newspaper as the retreating Israeli army blew up its outposts and let weapons and ammunition slip into the...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Courage Under Fire | 6/5/2000 | See Source »

Surrounded by hundreds of decanters of Dior's latest fragrance, J'adore, Bernard Arnault, 50, swivels in an ergonomic chair at the head of a metallic gray conference table on the 16th floor of midtown Manhattan's new LVMH tower. Forget Calvin, Ralph and even Giorgio or Miuccia--this narrow...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Battle Deluxe | 5/1/2000 | See Source »

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