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...just as some people sit at home in baggy tops or threadbare sweaters projecting a different version of themselves over the Internet or phone, so crew members of the Nebuchadnezzar transform themselves from grimy refugees to sleek sophisticates once they plug into the Matrix. What sci-fi nerd could ask for more than the instant urbanity afforded by outfits like those worn by Laurence Fishburne's Morpheus...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: In The Future, Black's Back | 5/12/2003 | See Source »

...Near the entrance to the old port is the Museum Bahari, housed in a 17th century godown. Its elegantly proportioned halls that once stored spices now display antique ships from all over the archipelago, such as a sleek kora kora war boat from the Maluku Islands, and finely detailed models of modern freighters. In the market around the museum, visiting sailors stock up on rope, rain gear and pirated VCDs...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Detour | 4/28/2003 | See Source »

...GODENA The name means "let?s have fun" in Latin, and they mean it. The space is warm and sleek, the menu sophisticated, the wine list extensive and impressive. Via Squarcione...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Padua | 4/20/2003 | See Source »

...your mom. And also, it would be funny,” says Kassim, who designed the website. The website—www.yourmomclothing.com—was launched on April 7 and already boasts hundreds of hits. The site features heavily Photoshopped “models” sporting the sleek designs of the “your mom.” t-shirts. Kassim is quick to note, however, that the t-shirts are not meant to be insulting: “We don’t want to offend anybody—that’s why the shirts...

Author: By J.k. Ames, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Yeah, Your Mom | 4/17/2003 | See Source »

...also loading ramps and cargo space for Jet Skis, kayaks, ATVs and dune buggies. As for gas mileage, some new motor homes--the industry term for self-propelled RVs, as opposed to ones that must be towed--are surprisingly efficient. Winnebago CEO Bruce Hertzke notes that his company's sleek mini--motor home, the 22-ft., $62,000 Rialta, comes with a kitchen, double bed and bathroom and gets better gas mileage than the SUV he drives to work...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Leisure Industry: Not Your Dad's RV | 4/7/2003 | See Source »

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