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They're either sidekicks and just shags or on the other side. It's rather fun writing a female spy, because she has so much more kit. Bond never carried a hair dryer or a makeup bag. And he certainly didn't wear an uplift bra. It's amazing what you can put in the booster packs in the underwiring...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Q&A with Helen Fielding | 6/14/2004 | See Source »

...basis in order to deny a breeding ground for those who espouse the doctrine of terror and intolerance. That is why the Thai government has embarked on a major effort aimed at addressing the development needs of the people of the south, particularly the Muslim communities, in order to uplift their livelihoods and well being. Contrary to what was portrayed in the article, the unfortunate incidents of April 28 have provided a rallying point for all Thais, Muslims and Buddhists alike, to come together and unify their efforts to ensure that the social and religious harmony that we have long...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters | 5/31/2004 | See Source »

Some seasons are decided at different points than others. Developments can uplift a team early—a confidence-boosting spring break swing through Texas; or take it down late—Aaron “Bleeping” Boone...

Author: By Alex Mcphillips, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Red Rolfe Title To Be Decided | 4/30/2004 | See Source »

...triumph at Sundance a year ago, American Splendor is among the best-reviewed (deservedly so) movies of the year. Narratively splintered, full of hilarious, but homemade-looking special effects, it never sells out to sentimental uplift. Giamatti deftly walks the same line. He and Pekar share a physical resemblance--both are chubby, round-shouldered and balding--but he gives a performance that goes beyond mere impersonation. He infuses this cranky character with some of his own sweet tentativeness of spirit, giving Pekar an audience appeal that perhaps the more churlish original lacks. And he gives himself a problem. A self...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Great Performances | 1/19/2004 | See Source »

...spent weaving through the booths and unsuccessfully trying to see Angelina Jolie present scenes from the up-coming "Tomb Raider" sequel. Frankly, I didn't mind the non-comics aspect of the show. Anyone with an interest in pop-culture sub-genres, like myself, will find a blissful smile uplift their face in the presence of so much "junk." G.I. Joe dolls in action poses, Simpsons dioramas and full-scale sculptures of creatures from the Lord of Rings movies get museum-like attention. And why shouldn't they? Andy Warhol, who you can easily imagine walking around the Con, redefined...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Art of the Con | 7/25/2003 | See Source »

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