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...same way Gatsby chased Daisy, Misha chases his imagined America--with perfect, pure good faith, going further and further out on a limb until he's the only true believer in sight. He is, of course, doomed to be disillusioned and heartbroken--the novel ends hopefully, but the dateline is early morning, Sept. 11, 2001. Still, there's no doubt that he will reillusion himself again, repeatedly, as many times as necessary. He believes in America unshakably, sentimentally, incorrigibly--the way only a Russian...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: Absurdistan: From Russia, with Love | 4/30/2006 | See Source »

...appears to be something of a perfect storm for gold. "We're still in the early stages," says James DiGeorgia, editor of the online newsletter Gold and Energy Advisor. He forecasts gold...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Money: Panning For A Golden Hedge | 4/30/2006 | See Source »

...east of Bushmills, boasts a stunning cliff walk and a series of uniquely shaped rock formations from way back when molten lava met the cooling seawater. See if you can spot the Camel, the Granny, the Giant's Boot and the Wishing Chair. The polygonal basalt columns are perfect for a midafternoon seaside scramble...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Road Trip | 4/29/2006 | See Source »

...experience with policy making at the local, state, and federal level so that’s pretty unusual,” she said. “He has contributed to the scholarly literature throughout the years while serving as a practitioner. So I just think he has really a perfect set of skills to teach courses in our school leadership program...

Author: By Laura A. Moore, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Superintendent Returns to GSE | 4/28/2006 | See Source »

...like the ultimate display of affection to you, chances are that it is not to the girl. Watching players like David Ortiz run around in tight pants for three hours will not get her in a romantic mood. You’ll find that the movie theater is the perfect place for a first date. Movies are great because both of you can enjoy yourselves without even talking to each other, thereby reducing the chances that you will screw up. This is a well-known risk management technique they teach over at the B-School. Also, make sure...

Author: By Eric A. Kester | Title: Dating 101 | 4/27/2006 | See Source »

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