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Talk about being in synch. Dutch synchronized swimmers Sonja and Bianca van der Velden were even born, via caesarean section, at exactly the same moment 28 years ago in the Dutch city of Nijmegen. In the water at age 3, they started off as speed swimmers. But after trying synchronized swimming they began competing - and winning - at the national level. Bianca defends their choice of this obscure, often ridiculed sport. "It's more than just ballet in the water," she says, noting that speed, power and grace are also required. "People think it's only a smile on the face...
...down from his independent-counsel post nearly five years ago, the partisan rancor created by his investigation of President Bill Clinton has never fully subsided. With Clinton's new book out and Kenneth Starr about to start a job in August as dean of Pepperdine Law School, TIME'S Sonja Steptoe caught up with him for an updated Starr report...
...Personals, Friendster and eHarmony, industry sources are snickering that its tactics may have given a boost to another foe. True.com really took advantage of this to generate publicity for itself," says Nate Elliott, an analyst at Jupiter Research. Guess it's too late to kiss and make up. --By Sonja Steptoe...
...With reporting by Barbara Kiviat, Julie Rawe/New York, Eric Roston/Washington and Sonja Steptoe/Los Angeles
...revolutionize golf. The Quad debuts June 15, but is already hot on the PGA Tour. Says TaylorMade's Sean Toulon: "We've empowered golfers to change their equipment to fit their swing and improve performance--a significant development." At least until the next high-tech gizmo comes along. --By Sonja Steptoe...