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...struggle for power. While it is an honor to be appointed press secretary, McClellan should not be expected to stand before the Washington press corps every week preaching the Administration's line when the messenger knows full well that what he is saying is untrue. Larry Marthaler, LONGBOAT...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Inbox | 6/12/2008 | See Source »

...dark side of corporate efficiency and cost savings is the consumers' stress, frustration, anger and wasted time spent attempting to resolve a problem. The interminable wait for a phone representative, the incomprehensible English from India or the Philippines and an unsatisfactory conclusion are all beyond endurance. Bernard Sussman, LONGBOAT...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Please Help Yourself | 4/2/2008 | See Source »

...dark side of corporate efficiency and cost savings is the consumers' stress, frustration, anger and wasted time spent attempting to resolve a problem. The interminable wait for a phone representative, the incomprehensible English from India or the Philippines and an unsatisfactory conclusion are all beyond endurance. Bernard Sussman, Longboat Key, Florida...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Inbox | 3/27/2008 | See Source »

They carried crowns, sunglasses, and more viking helmets than a Norse longboat. Crowding outside Boston’s Newbury Comics last Wednesday, the fans waiting to meet Flavor Flav did more than embody dedication. Compulsively glancing at the clocks which dangled from so many of their necks, they comprised the latest episode in a bewildering apotheosis. One bystander, talking loudly on his cell phone, struggled to weave through the raucous throng. “These people are all here for Flavor Flav,” he said, before pausing. “Flavor Flav? He’s, like...

Author: By Pablo S. Torre, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Scene and Heard: William Drayton: The Greatest American Poet? | 11/8/2006 | See Source »

...consists of three villas?the Riverside Villa, the Thai House and the Garden Suite?constructed in an architecturally sympathetic style around the original residence. The villas offer exquisite views of the Temple of Dawn and are serviced by 12 staff. Guests are ferried around Bangkok by the villas' own longboat, river launch or tuk tuk. Breakfast is enjoyed on private terraces, while lunch or dinner can be taken on a riverside veranda. And the best part? This discreet luxury comes at a surprisingly affordable price. Rates start from just $100 a night in the low season, breakfast included. No wonder...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Prince Among Hotels | 2/7/2005 | See Source »

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