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...efforts to institutionalize universalism have been disappointing. The U.N., intended to be the parliament of man, has instead become a cockpit of rivalries that often sharpen, not lessen, feelings of national and racial hostility. Our other famous attempt, the Olympics, has also fallen short. The opening and closing ceremonies can be sweet celebrations of our oneness. But sandwiched in between are two weeks of doping, cheating, clawing and jousting to earn you a flag-draped victory lap and gold to bring home to the tribe...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Shock and Awe | 1/24/2005 | See Source »

...efforts to institutionalize universalism have been disappointing. The U.N., intended to be the parliament of man, has instead become a cockpit of rivalries that often sharpen, not lessen, feelings of national and racial hostility. Our other famous attempt, the Olympics, has also fallen short. The opening and closing ceremonies can be sweet celebrations of our oneness. But sandwiched in between are two weeks of doping, cheating, clawing and jousting to earn you a flag-draped victory lap and gold to bring home to the tribe...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Shock and Awe | 1/16/2005 | See Source »

...peak of skating season, the chilly capitals of Europe (and some warmer metropolises beyond the Continent, too) compete to serve up the most spectacular skating for locals and tourists alike. So sharpen your blades and check out one of these fantastic places to practice your figure eights...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cutting-Edge Cool | 1/3/2005 | See Source »

...internet connection in every seat Take a Hike Destinations to restore your sense of wonder At the peak of skating season, the chilly capitals of Europe (and some warmer metropolises beyond the Continent, too) compete to serve up the most spectacular skating for locals and tourists alike. So sharpen your blades and check out one of these fantastic places to practice your figure eights. Somerset House, London Daylight skating is delightful in the 18th century courtyard of Somerset House, a onetime royal palace that's now home to the Courtauld Institute of Art, Gilbert Collection and Hermitage Rooms...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cutting-Edge Cool | 1/2/2005 | See Source »

...technologically and financially. The elderly can extend their sex lives beyond what God and their grandchildren imagined. Kids take expensive prep courses to ace tests that are supposed to measure inborn aptitude. Short but healthy children are given human growth hormone for their self-esteem. Adults take Ritalin to sharpen their senses. Pop singers have their vocals, ahem, "sweetened" with additional recorded tracks. Yet no one is threatening legislation against Ashlee Simpson...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: This Is Your Nation on Steroids | 12/17/2004 | See Source »

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