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...rats in Shaolin Drunkard. In the 1977 Broken Oath (the last movie Yuen action-choreographed before he turned director with the Jackie Chan Snake in Eagle's Claw), lovely, severe Angela Mao plays with scorpions; she always has a few handy to place on a villain's neck?where does she hide them...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Yuen Wo-Ping, Martial Master | 2/19/2001 | See Source »

...born in Oakland, Calif., in 1952, went through a tumultuous life, including, during her 15th year, the deaths of her brother Peter and her father John of brain tumors within six months of each other. She survived her enraged mother's decision, holding a knife to Amy's neck, "to kill me first and then kill herself." She entertained rebellious crushes on druggy, inappropriate boys as a way to drive her frantic mother further up the wall...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: The Joys And Sorrows Of Amy Tan | 2/19/2001 | See Source »

...Some of this mourning will turn to scrutiny - and concern that Earnhardt's death will be bad news for the sport. Some will wonder why Earnhardt didn't wear a full helmet with face shield while driving or have a HANS (head and neck support) system in his car like some of his colleagues. And the rule changes instituted for Sunday's race - restrictor plates and aerodynamic changes on cars to slow them down, making passing easier and the race more exciting because of it - will have their day under the hot lights...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: They're Crying Over Dale Earnhardt Now... | 2/19/2001 | See Source »

...levitates with chaotic excitement and happiness. He springs into the air on all four legs at once, his tail thrashing, his body performing twists like a high-diver's - an astonishing sight, a mid-air electricity of vibrating honey-colored fur. When he comes to earth, he trombones his neck and howls out a conversational WOOO-WOOOO-WOOOO! There is no cynical quid pro quo food reward in prospect. He feels elated that I am back. I would be more flattered by this if gregarious Fred - the perfect host, the perfect guest, the dog at ease in any situation...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Nose for News | 2/15/2001 | See Source »

...children safe?'" says Jean Donaldson, behavior and training director at San Francisco's Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. So many hundreds have called that Donaldson is busily arranging town-hall meetings on how to protect yourself from dog attack (roll into a ball, covering your neck, face and gut). "You're more likely to get hit by lightning," she explains, "but there's a knowledge void. Our image of dogs has been shattered...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Terror on a Leash | 2/12/2001 | See Source »

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