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...Dinesh Singhania, a local broker widely disliked for his lavish tastes and arrogance. Since most of these orders were financed with gray money, they couldn't be traced back to Parekh. In its May report, SEBI said it believes the Big Bull was using the Calcutta gray market to ramp up the prices of his stocks. If that is the case, it worked for a while. But the sky-high prices were unsustainable and came crashing down in March, bringing the whole market with them. Singhania and three other brokers who had placed orders for the Big Bull defaulted...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Out of Stock | 7/2/2001 | See Source »

...Naturally I was thrilled, and I arrived at the Pantages Theater in my best tuxedo. I walked up a ramp to a platform for an interview, and I leaned against a railing," Lemmon recalled. "Only after I finished did I see a sign that said 'Fresh Paint...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Jack Lemmon, 1925-2001: Farewell, Ensign Pulver | 6/29/2001 | See Source »

...After an hour-and-a-half delayed arrival, Keren finally walked off the plane ramp. Benjie hid behind a pillar to let her pass and walk down the corridor. He snuck up behind her, jumped in front of her, and opened the ring box as he politely advised, "Excuse me, miss, I think you dropped this...

Author: By Dana M. Scardigli, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: From Campus Life to Man and Wife | 6/6/2001 | See Source »

...some employees as well. New guidelines for documents bearing Ashcroft's signature bar the use of the word pride and the phrase "no higher calling than public service," both of which contradict the former Senator's religious views. Each morning at 8 he plays host to what he calls RAMP sessions--for Read, Argue, Memorize and Pray--in his office or conference room. From three to 30 participants chew over Bible passages, commit some to memory and finish with a prayer. Non-Christians are welcome, but many staff members consider the sessions inappropriate, given Ashcroft's position as guardian...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Ashcroft On The Spot | 5/28/2001 | See Source »

...guidelines require that swings be set apart from any other structure, with a clearance both in front and back equal to twice the height of the swings, and 6 ft. of clearance on either side. That's most of the space in some private playgrounds. And since a wheelchair ramp must be 12 ft. long for every foot in height, it is practically impossible for some playgrounds to include structures more than a few feet above ground level...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Families: Where Have All the Swing Sets Gone? | 5/14/2001 | See Source »

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