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...that sounds bad, it looked even worse. He came across as nervous, his eyes tracking the teleprompter, emphasizing the wrong words, and inserting sarcasm into phrases written to be sincere. In these settings, McCain can appear impatient and phony. He will attempt to cover up his discomfort with quick joyless flashes of an unconvincing grin...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Behind McCain's Town Hall Campaign | 6/16/2008 | See Source »

...that they're backed by any special knowledge or coherent reasoning - hey, I'm a theater critic, not an expert in sound design. Indeed, the dirty little secret is that voting for the Tonys is a dangerously haphazard affair. It's not a pretty picture, but here's a quick run-down of how I voted and why - listed in the (somewhat arbitrary) order they're given on the ballot, which you can see here (and is continued here...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Inside the Mind of a Tony Voter | 6/14/2008 | See Source »

...home can be a full-day slog. Despite the proximity of the island to the mainland, sensitive Taiwan/China relations means there are virtually no direct flights. Travelers are forced to transit an intermediate airport, usually the one in Hong Kong, adding hours to what ought to be a relatively quick trip...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: China and Taiwan's Plane Diplomacy | 6/13/2008 | See Source »

More important, at least when it comes to selling that idea to kids, are the other dividends good health pays. "Staying fit gives me the energy to make movies," Blonsky says. "In school, I always made sure to try new sports and was a quick runner. It made me strong against the people trying to hold me back." Not all doctors agree that it's possible to be overweight and fit--or at least, as fit as kids should be--and in that lies a debate. But everyone agrees that the shape so many kids find themselves in today--obese...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Fit at Any Size | 6/12/2008 | See Source »

...Still, the Obama camp is considering the option. Here's a quick guide to the ex-service members in the frame to join the Illinois Senator on the ticket...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Obama's Military Veep Options | 6/12/2008 | See Source »

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