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...what used to be called a service station, the attendant, who sits behind bulletproof glass, can do nothing to help a novice learn the new greasy, smelly routine of pumping his own gas. Memories flood back of the typical Tokyo station, where a horde of neat, well-mannered and expert attendants take charge of the car, fill it up, wash it and check the tires. Then they doff their hats, shout their thanks and stop traffic so the customer can drive away...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Service: A Homecoming Lament | 2/2/1987 | See Source »

...RONALD REAGAN'S favorite jokes is the story of the old and the young psychiatrist. Both come to work each morning looking fresh, neatly dressed and alert. By the end of every day, the young doctor is frazzled, disheveled and red-eyed, while his colleague is as fresh and neat as ever. Finally, the younger psychiatrist asks, "How do you stay fresh after a whole day of listening to people's troubles?" The older psychiatrist pauses and replies, "I never listen...

Author: By Seth Goldman, | Title: Presidency in Absentia | 1/28/1987 | See Source »

...strategy paid off as Stars & Stripes grew stronger during the competition. The boat seemed to find a "magical lift," according to rival USA Skipper Tom Blackaller, who lost the semifinals to Conner in four straight three weeks ago. That set the stage for a neat matchup of opposites last week because New Zealand was designed for maneuverability on high seas. The result, says Conner, is "like a fuel dragster vs. a turbocharged Porsche. While the dragster might have more speed in a straight line, he doesn't want to go 24 hours at Le Mans." The series was also...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Dragster in The Danger Zone | 1/26/1987 | See Source »

This week the Happy Hacker has been avoiding the libraries and Science Center in order to bring you, the home reader, information about ResEdit a handy utility program for the Macintosh that lets you play some neat tricks on your computer. The program is in the public domain and is available from most user groups or direct from Apple for a nominal...

Author: By Evan O. Grossman, | Title: A Handy Utility Program to Make Your Mac Shine | 1/7/1987 | See Source »

TRUE STORIES The folks of Virgil, Texas, "don't want freedom/ We don't want justice/ We just want someone to love." Is that weird? Naaah. Not in this surreal funfest from David Byrne, rock's Renaissance guy. Lotsa laughs and neat songs...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cinema: Best of '86: Cinema | 1/5/1987 | See Source »

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