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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...very quiet." Although Team Thorpe lodged appeals, they were dismissed. When Grant Hackett and Craig Stevens finished one-two in the evening final to qualify for a start in Athens, Thorpe was a spectator. "You're talking about one of the greatest athletes in history - and this is his pet event," said a subdued Hackett. "(Thorpe) must be just hurting." Thorpe is perhaps the nation's most revered sports personality and fans were quick to demand a review of the process - even a ditching of the rules. Arch-rival Dutchman Pieter van den Hoogenband described the situation as "laughable...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nobody's Perfect | 3/31/2004 | See Source »

...stacking up to those provided to varsity athletes? Let’s just be thankful for the treadmills we have, because some people don’t have any! Is that government TF who starts every section with fits of giggles and high-level consultations with the section pet not explaining the material? Let’s just be thankful for the educational opportunities we have! And shut the crap...

Author: By The Editors, | Title: DARTBOARD | 3/19/2004 | See Source »

...Fish have lives and feelings too." CAROL LIAN, co-organizer of the Singapore International Fish Show, explaining why unwanted pet fish were put up for adoption in an attempt to spare them from being flushed down the toilet

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Verbatim | 3/15/2004 | See Source »

After reading "Cuddle With Care," on the diseases people can get from their pets [Feb. 23], I have decided to get rid of my dog and cat. My whole neighborhood is doing the same thing. Actually, I am kidding. But articles like yours will unfortunately cause many people to react in this way. You advise owners to wash their hands after touching a pet. But how many people take the time to do that? Pretty few, I imagine. How many pets are going to lose their homes because of your story? STEVE KLEIMAN Granger...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Mar. 15, 2004 | 3/15/2004 | See Source »

...creepy mode) into mildly amusing motion. You could argue that Vince Vaughn's master crook might be more mysterious and menacing. You could say that Snoop Dogg, as their informant Huggy Bear, could use some better dialogue, though he and Stiller do have a funny contretemps over his pet lizard. You could ... but why bother? This is not a movie to be deeply considered. It's a product to be rated. Call it passable. And probably profitable. --By Richard Schickel

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Movies: A Squad Couple | 3/8/2004 | See Source »

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