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...wall were the paintings, framed and titled, with prices on request. But no longer do the panes of varnish give onto idyllic visions of pinky Titian nudes, fluffy Millet sheep, plush Poussin valleys. Nowadays, avant-garde gallerygoing is more like the full 100 yards, with the visitors swivel-hipping through art works that threaten to tackle the visitor's body as well as his sensibilities (see color pages...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Painting: The Super Micro-Macro World of Wanderama | 12/17/1965 | See Source »

...Daisy's dance floor is surrounded by tables and black leather armchairs that swivel-for obvious reasons. Handsome crystal chandeliers illuminate the bar, an elaborately carved pool table graces a paneled billiard room where baseball's Leo Durocher conducts a highly oral brand of psychological warfare against such regulars as Actor Peter Falk. After the 2 a.m. curfew on drinks (but not dancing), free coffee and fresh fruit are provided. But no other food is ever served and no money changes hands; members sign their bills at the end of the evening. On Saturday nights, the Sunday papers...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nightclubs: The Starecase | 4/23/1965 | See Source »

...case buy a so-called "Arlberg Strap" with the binding. A simple release stop will not prevent the ski from whirling around once the binding has released. A binding costs around $15 to $18, depending on the selection of the toepiece. In no case, however, should beginners use the swivel heels, since they do not provide adequate safety in forward spills...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Expert Suggests Ski Equipment To Look For | 2/11/1965 | See Source »

...case buy a so-called "Ariberg Strap" with the binding. A simple release strop will not prevent the ski from whirling around once the binding has released. A binding costs around $15 to $18, depending on the selection of the toepiece. In no case, however, should beginners use the swivel heels, since they do not provide adequate safety in forward spills...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Expert Suggests Ski Equipment To Look For | 12/4/1964 | See Source »

...tries to pioneer new trends. American Seating maintains elaborate research facilities where desks are tested by being banged with weights, chairs tilted back endlessly on two legs (40,000 tilts exhaust the life span of the average school-desk chair). Its research star is "Squirming Irma," a manikin that swivel-hips for thousands of hours in its seat in imitation of a fidgeting teenager...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Industry: Billions for Johnny | 8/21/1964 | See Source »

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