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...mission to outdo its own unprecedented acts of staggering cheapness in the area of toilet paper purchasing, Harvard has deemed the bare bones basic cable package sufficient to meet its institutional cable television needs. But as every “Sopranos” fanatic knows, basic cable is simply inadequate...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: $18 Billion and No HBO? | 9/26/2002 | See Source »

...overweight fish?' ... In fact there is no convincing evidence that the shells of shrimps, crabs or lobsters cause weight loss." Not only that, but, as I accidentally proved in third grade, you can indeed get a fish so fat that it will die - and also stuff up your toilet. Though the report, in keeping with FTC policy, doesn't indict or endorse specific products, it takes a very serious stance against apple pectin, saying that despite an ad's claim, apple pectin isn't really an "energized enzyme that can ingest up to 900 times it's [sic] own weight...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Miracle-Diet Ads Lie? Well, Duh! | 9/23/2002 | See Source »

...remote Rum village where the nearest, albeit scant, provisions for tourists are sold. Accommodation is provided in basic but functional tents with twin beds. More pleasant sleeping arrangements can be had on cushions out under the stars, but make sure to bring warm clothes and mosquito repellent. There are toilet and shower facilities on-site, and a buffet-style dinner and breakfast are included in the package; e-mail captains@go.com.jo for more information...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Short Cuts | 9/23/2002 | See Source »

...Hong Kong movies in Toronto displayed what is left of a once-vital film form. Fruit Chan's Public Toilet wanderlusts from India to New York City with its young, blond, Chinese hero, who is named Public Toilet because that is where his mother gave birth to him. With the success of Made in Hong Kong, Little Cheung and Durian, Durian (which Toronto showed two years ago in Italian subtitles?how's that for arty?), Chan has become Hong Kong's emissary to film festivals; he seemingly cannot take a Polaroid snapshot without getting an international prize...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Star Is Reborn | 9/23/2002 | See Source »

...suddenly hot cosmetics division. Its Cover Girl and Max Factor lines are enjoying banner sales with the introduction of their Outlast and Lipfinity long-lasting lipsticks. Of course, the success of cosmetics and other beauty products depends much more on fashion and sex appeal than do sales of toilet paper. As AllianceBernstein analyst Jim Gingrich notes, "P&G still has things to learn about how to market products where benefits are more intangible...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Healthy Gamble | 9/16/2002 | See Source »

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