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December 25, 2001


Not enough sting in this 'Ali   Ali has its moments, but its portrayal of the star's life leaves one longing for the knockout punch.
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[Photo: Columbia Pictures]

'Kate and Leopold': Been there and back
Director James Mangold's take on time travel, not exactly a novel cinematic concept, is thoroughly conventional.

Crowe's 'Mind' is sharp
The actor's Oscar-worthy performance as troubled mathematician John Nash is the heart of an uneven movie.

A film in need of an anchor
The Shipping News has quirky characters and big-name power, but it is a work that lacks the glue to satisfy moviegoers.

Pulse
When angioplasty and bypass are ruled out, a laser can step in and provide relief from the pain and fatigue of clogged arteries. Story.   photo
[Times art: David Williams]

No birds, no bees
Irrepressible sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer has a new book for an audience younger than her usual readers. Who Am I? Where Did I Come From? from Golden Books is aimed at kids 4 to 8. Says the 73-year-old Westheimer, "It's a pop-up book, but nothing pops up that you are thinking about."

Good reading on weight loss
Weight Loss for African-American Women, by Dr. George Edmond Smith (Hilton Publishing Co., 2001, paperback).

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