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...longtime friend from summer camp, now at Boston College, is a philosophy major and an experienced debater, and he loves to argue. Traditionally, our conversations last for a good five minutes, until the pleasant banter gives way to the introduction of a serious topic, be it politics, education, sex or money—but it’s usually politics.  At this point my friend’s posture will straighten, his face will harden, and his voice will drop several pitches. As he begins to outline his points like essay paragraphs—the in-depth history...

Author: By Catherine L. Tung, | Title: Conversation Pieces | 1/12/2004 | See Source »

...haven't partied in Seoul recently, you're in for a pleasant surprise. Nightlife in the Korean capital no longer means mixing only with expats and U.S. Marines in the beer halls of Itaewon or downing soju with soused salarymen in the hotel bar. Seoul's gotten class. For stylish, buzzy entertainment, head to up-and-coming Hong Dae, a bustling quarter of cool lounges, dance clubs, art shops and student cafés in the shadow of Hongik University. Look out for the area's monthly Club Day, where a mere $12 buys you admission to 10 participating dance...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Getting Classy | 1/11/2004 | See Source »

...sure of its purpose or why my husband has had to stay over there for so long. Fighting for the freedom of Iraqis, who don't seem to want it, is not worth the price of breaking up families in the U.S. Laura Whitworth Pleasant View, Tenn...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Dec. 22, 2003 | 12/22/2003 | See Source »

...flat tire and you're waiting for someone to come and help you, there are all kinds of moments in the day that are reading moments. I actually prefer to take the bus to work rather than the subway because it's a much more pleasant experience. People say, "Oh, but it takes so long." And it does. But I use that as reading time. I don't watch...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Conversation: Marathon for a Reader | 12/15/2003 | See Source »

...Lynch is right not to call herself a hero. She was wounded, captured and spent days in an Iraqi hospital. Admittedly that cannot have been a pleasant experience, but surely there are other soldiers in Iraq who have done things above and beyond the call of duty and are more deserving of praise than Lynch. Derek Kershner Herzlia Bet, Israel...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters | 12/8/2003 | See Source »

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