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Although the data in the paper puts a positive spin on binge drinking, one thing is for sure: “I would not go out and binge drink as a result of reading this paper!” said Cutler...

Author: By William M. Goldsmith, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Study: Boozers Aren’t Losers In Earnings | 10/4/2006 | See Source »

...Devilishly Good Green Lane Products' Diablo Sandwich Maker gives the classic after-school snack a heavenly spin, producing kid-size, round toasted sandwiches or pastries (fruit turnovers, anyone?) in a jiffy. The heat-guard handle - though not what one would expect from the Devil himself - is safe for kids, who will get a kick out of the device's signature design feature - a pair of horns. iwantoneofthose.com Get a grip Avoid a stovetop traffic jam even if all burners are firing by snapping off the detachable handles of Woll's new cookware line.The handles make it easier and safer...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: What's Cooking | 10/3/2006 | See Source »

...benefactor a gift of almost $30,000). Far from being bitter about his circumstances, Moss merely notes that it was "especially pleasing" to realize that his neighbors on the estate were the descendants of squatters resettled in housing programs that he had once extolled as the government's spin supremo...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Civil Savant | 10/2/2006 | See Source »

...idealist virtues you wrote about in your admissions essay, then you might want to examine some of Harvard’s community service opportunities. There, you’ll find all the raw ambition that you could ever desire, along with enough resumé opportunities to make your head spin. Don’t be fooled by the apparent sappy altruism of your fellow volunteers—they won’t seem so harmless when they snatch up your job at Citigroup. If you happen to enjoy improving the lives of others, that’s great, but never...

Author: By Adam Goldenberg | Title: Freshmen: Don’t Read This Column | 9/29/2006 | See Source »

...marriage has also produced twin half brothers, Marius and Daniel, aged 5, while his biological mother Eva has gone on to have a daughter, Anna, 7, with a new partner. Felix lives with his father but spends most weekends and holidays with his mother. His father puts a positive spin on the situation. Felix now has regular contact with Astrid's family, some of whom are Protestant clergy. This is "a real enrichment for Felix. They are completely different from my family and offer him a new environment," says Dieter Zavelberg...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nuclear Implosion | 9/26/2006 | See Source »

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