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Within an hour Grisham had placed calls to his agent, to his publisher and to Annette Hudson and Renee Simmons, Williamson's sisters, who at first assumed it was a prank call. They realized he was serious when he got them a lawyer and bought the exclusive rights to their brother's story...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Grisham's New Pitch | 10/9/2006 | See Source »

...They have skinny bones." KARL LAGERFELD, German fashion designer, shrugging off concerns about too-skinny models and arguing that most models are naturally thin. He also said the rise of obesity in many countries, including France, is a more serious problem...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Verbatim | 10/9/2006 | See Source »

...transformation period, but our relationship is very sound and healthy." So far, reaction to North Korean leader Kim Jong Il's announcement of a planned nuclear test has been unified, with even China, the closest country North Korea has to an ally, warning Pyongyang that a test would bring "serious consequences." Ban is so intent on resolving the North Korean dispute that he says he might visit Pyongyang himself as Secretary-General?something Annan never did. "Having known all the history and background and having known people in both the South and the North," he says, "I'm convinced...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Teflon Diplomat | 10/9/2006 | See Source »

...going through a very important transformation period, but our relationship is very sound and healthy." So far, reaction to Pyongyang's announcement of a planned nuclear test has been unified, with even China, the closest country North Korea has to an ally, warning Pyongyang that a test would bring "serious consequences." Ban is so intent on resolving the North Korean dispute that he says he might visit Pyongyang himself as Secretary-General--something Annan never did. "I've gained a deeper experience and understanding into this complex issue," he says. "Having known all the history and background and having known...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The New Kofi: "Offend No One" | 10/8/2006 | See Source »

...good sense to stay out of the way when the other side is self-destructing. Sighed one of the younger House Republican aides who sits in on key meetings: "Foul play on the Democrats' side? If that is the only card left to play, then we are in serious trouble...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The End of a Revolution | 10/8/2006 | See Source »

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