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...Griffin's show moved from syndication to CBS (where he challenged Carson head-to-head for a short time), then back to syndication, where he became a daytime staple until 1986. His guests were an eclectic mix of singers, comics, authors, occasional politicians - and Orson Welles, his favorite guest, whom he had on nearly 50 times. His gushy style - leaning heavily in on his guests, responding with a fervent "oooohhh" for each innocuous comment - inspired one of Rick Moranis's great running impressions on SCTV. It was parody borne of affection, not derision...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Why We Loved Merv Griffin | 8/12/2007 | See Source »

...from vehicles, and concrete and reinforcement bars from the fallen bridge provide a host of hazards for divers. And with visibility extending no more than six inches at times, the chances of divers' snagging and skewering themselves on the wreckage is high. On Saturday, rain was added to the mix...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Dangers of Disaster Diving | 8/4/2007 | See Source »

...rule seems clear for retail soundscapes: slow is good. As people's biorhythms often mirror the sounds around them, a gently meandering mix of classical music or soothing ambient noise encourages shoppers to slow down and relax. And, says Denison, an unhurried consumer is exactly what retailers want. "If customers are moving less quickly," he says, "they're more likely to engage with a product and make a purchase...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Volume Control | 8/2/2007 | See Source »

...exposed to dangerous health conditions. Cosmetics ingredients don't fall under the jurisdiction of either the EPA or the Food and Drug Administration, and many such products sold in the U.S. today contain known toxins. Formaldehyde and toluene, both identified by the EPA as carcinogens, are part of the mix in many common cosmetics, as are phthalates, chemicals that have been linked to birth defects. For the average consumer, opening a bottle of nail polish once every so often is a negligible risk. But for professionals exposed to them consistently, it can be a bigger problem...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Worst Jobs in America | 7/30/2007 | See Source »

...warnings are not frivolous either. Drowning is the second leading cause of death for children under 5. I have two toddlers. Mix these facts, and you get instant anxiety. Just add water...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Off the Deep End | 7/26/2007 | See Source »

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