Vol. 163 No. 23
COVER
How We Grew So Big (Critical Condition: America's Obesity Crisis)
Diet and lack of exercise are immediate causes--but our problem began in the Paleolithic era
Pigging Out to Make a Point (Critical Condition: America's Obesity Crisis)
Not Too Rich Or Too Thin (Critical Condition: America's Obesity Crisis)
Why We Eat (Critical Condition: America's Obesity Crisis)
The Obesity Warriors (Critical Condition: America's Obesity Crisis)
What will it take to end this epidemic? These experts are very glad you asked
The Corn Connection (Critical Condition: America's Obesity Crisis)
Kill the Messenger? (Critical Condition: America's Obesity Crisis)
Pills in the Pipeline (Critical Condition: America's Obesity Crisis)
Drug treatments for obesity may not be far off, but don't expect one prescription to fit all
The Walking Cure (Critical Condition: America's Obesity Crisis)
Car-centric city sprawl adds to weight gain, so a movement is afoot to put us within walking distance
Word to Parents (Critical Condition: America's Obesity Crisis)
Helping an overweight child can be a touchy matter. Here are some practical pointers from professionals
Nickelodeon Turn-Off Time (Critical Condition: America's Obesity Crisis)
The Secrets Of Their Success (Critical Condition: America's Obesity Crisis)
Shedding pounds isn't easy. Keeping them off is harder still. What we can learn from those who did
How Do the Diets Stack Up? (Critical Condition: America's Obesity Crisis)
If you are shopping for a diet book, you have dozens to choose from. Any of them will help you lose weight if you stick to the plan, but the theories behind them vary widely. A sampling:
Are You Responsible for Your Own Weight? (Critical Condition: America's Obesity Crisis)
Chain Reaction (Critical Condition: America's Obesity Crisis)
Ruby Tuesday serves up fewer carbs, calories and fat--and an annotated menu that lets you keep track
NATION
The U.S. warns of a major attack and reminds Americans that terrorists can be homegrown
A Former President's Mad Dash to 80 (On The Presidency)
For George H.W. Bush, it's parties, parachutes and trips around the world
WORLD
Lakhdar Brahimi is the diplomat who is supposed to have one. But the job of moving Iraq toward political independence is tough when the Iraqis can't agree and the U.S. hovers
"Security ... Is Just Impossible" (Iraq The Power Struggle)
Inside The Takedown (Iraq The Chalabi Controversy)
A TIME investigation reveals why the U.S. dumped Chalabi and what he may have told Iran
SOCIETY
The nation's first faith-based prison mixes religion and rehab--and stirs up controversy
Minding Their Manners
A new breed of etiquette classes for the generation of kids raised on Bart Simpson and Britney Spears
NOTEBOOK
Verbatim
Cooling On Ashcroft
After Gitmo, A Talib Takes Revenge
Performance Of The Week
Hubble's Hope: I, Robot
Tit For Tat
Putting It In Context (Campaign '04)
Numbers
The Fill-'Er-Up Blues
Can a Pharmacist Refuse To Dispense Birth Control?
Milestones (Milestones)
35 Years Ago In Time
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
Track stars Marion Jones and her boyfriend Tim Montgomery are entangled in steroid investigations
Table of Contents (Table Of Contents)
The New Rules Of The Road
How to plan a fun summer trip when a tank of gas costs $50
The New Battle of the Bulge
France Is Lovely. We Know
Peter Mayle's new novel is again about the sunlit joys of Provence. Maybe it's time for a change
The Cure For Iraq Fatigue
BUSINESS
Halliburton knows the business of war. But can it pull off the Iraqi job when it's under fire in Iraq and at home?
Fear And Loathing On Iraqi Roads (Iraq The Halliburton Connection)
Did Cheney Okay A Deal? (Iraq The Halliburton Connection)
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Tis the season for catchy tunes. Here's what to listen for (and avoid) in the hot months
Bad Boy Of The School Of Paris (Art)
A small blockbuster of a show rethinks Modigliani, poster child for the bohemian life
When Harry Met Sirius (Movies)
The Potter franchise has a new director, a zestier spirit--and a bunch of kids entering puberty
Murder Most Exotic (Books)
Three detective novels from far-flung climes bring an extra layer of mystery to the gumshoe business
The Horror Of Sameness (Books)
In Oblivion, David Foster Wallace delivers short stories about the fear of not being great
Five Difficult Pieces (Movies)
Lars von Trier puts a fellow director to a torture test. And--surprise--a terrific film ensues
Still Dark, Still Great (Music)
PJ Harvey's obsession with love and sex continues
YOUR TIME
The Natural Look (Style)
Furniture designers are looking to Mother Nature for inspiration
Words For The Wise (Style)
Carrying The Torch In Style (Style)
Women on Top (Money)
Want to know the secrets of female millionaires? A new book tells all
An Automobile That's A Real Steal (Money)
The War Of The Low-Carb Colas (Money)
Say "I Do" to Health (Health)
Studies show marriage can be good for your health--as long as it's a happy one
Aspirin And Cancer (Health)
Prostate Debate (Health)
Cocaine Babies Revisited (Health)
SPECIAL SECTION
Second-generation immigrants are taking over their parents' businesses, adding modern flair--and American flavor
Start-Up Your Engines! (Time Bonus Section July 2004: Inside Business / Board Of Technologists)
It takes a discerning eye and a strong stomach to invest in new companies. Five veterans tell us what's ahead
General Food (Time Bonus Section July 2004: Inside Business / Charity)
Taking cues from the for-profit business world, an ex-Marine strategically combats poverty in Chicago
Two-Sided TIPS (Time Bonus Section July 2004: Inside Business / Investing)
With rising prices on their minds, investors are flocking to inflation-protected Treasuries. Should you?
Inside Table of Contents (Time Bonus Section July 2004: Inside Business / Inside Table of Contents)
PEOPLE
Making Over The Porters
Redialing for Divas
Q&A With Gene Hackman
Gene Hackman has just written his second novel with co-author Daniel Lenihan, Justice for None.
10 Questions For Rush Limbaugh (Interview)