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...farewell tour, lauding the "Gore victory," suggesting that Bush won by stopping the Florida recount--and, for good measure, saying he had some untold jokes about Bush's failed nominee for Labor Secretary that would leave his audience "howling in the aisle." A pardon? How about a punch in the nose...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: To Forgive Would Be Divine | 1/22/2001 | See Source »

...murder case had to do with faulty evidence, not sympathy for criminals. But will he discuss the racial issue or let it hover unspoken? White is said to be still angry about what he sees as Ashcroft's mischaracterization of his views. That anger could give the hearing enough punch to remind TV audiences of the Clarence Thomas-Anita Hill battle of a decade...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Ashcroft Battle: Witness for the Prosecution: Ronnie White | 1/22/2001 | See Source »

...historical accuracy, the blackboard must be considered with all its variants--the overhead projector, the whiteboard, the large pad of paper, the PowerPoint presentation. But for reminiscence and generalization--for sheer metaphorical punch--the blackboard reigns supreme...

Author: By Maryanthe E. Malliaris, | Title: Fragment 13 | 1/17/2001 | See Source »

...BEST PUNCH: Catholic League president William Donohue: "She is now free to throw off all her shackles so she now accepts film roles either as a slut or a porn star. She doesn't need therapy--just counseling by a priest...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: People: Jan. 15, 2001 | 1/15/2001 | See Source »

FAST FOOD Lingering over dessert is fun; languishing while you wait for your change is not. Now Wirca Inc. of Overland Park, Kans., has a solution. When the check comes, you dial up Wirca, punch in the amount you owe and leave. Its wireless cash network knows where you are and settles the bill between the restaurant's bank and yours. Now being tested in Kansas City, the service will roll out nationwide in April...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: In Brief: Jan. 15, 2001 | 1/15/2001 | See Source »

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