COVER
Inside the Autistic Mind (Behavior)
A wealth of new brain research--and poignant testimony from people who have autism--is lifting the veil on this mysterious condition
A Tale of Two Schools
Early intervention in a well-run program is the key to helping autistic children reach their potential. A close-up look at two approaches
Photo Essay
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The Most Difficult Decision of My Life (ONE MOTHER'S JOURNEY)
SCIENCE
How to Combat Senioritis (Education)
Schools are learning how to make the time between homecoming and the prom about more than slacking off
Environment: Bye Bye Birdies (Environment)
Populations of many migratory species have plummeted--and, in some cases, global warming seems to be at fault
TECHNOLOGY
A Game For All Ages
Nintendo gave TIME the first look at its new gadget, which it hopes will turn girls and even granddads into video gamers
BRIEFING
Milestones May 15, 2006 (Notebook)
Saving Souls in the Porn World (Notebook)
Verbatim: May 15, 2006 (Notebook)
A Fair Trade for Lower Gas Prices (Notebook / In the Arena)
Energy taxes need to be raised, but every penny should go back to the public
Update: May 15, 2006 (Notebook)
A Plan for a Pandemic (Notebook / Speed Read)
Ma Power! (Notebook)
This Man Is An Inspiration (Notebook)
THE TOM CRUISE BILL
Punchlines: May 15, 2006 (Punchlines)
Numbers: May 15, 2006 (Numbers)
The Crash of a Kennedy (Notebook)
Betting on a Novice in Virginia (Notebook)
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
A New Blueprint (Time Bonus Section May 2006: Inside Business / Real Estate)
Developer Larry Silverstein has made peace with the politicians. Will the rebuilding of ground zero finally become a reality?
Near Ground Zero, a Resurgence (Time Bonus Section May 2006: Inside Business / Real Estate)
Change Agent: Eateries, Unite (Time Bonus Section May 2006: Inside Business / Change Agent)
SMALL RESTAURANTS TEAM UP TO FIND A NEW ANGLE AGAINST THE BIG CHAINS
Talking E-Trash (Time Bonus Section May 2006: Inside Business / TECHNOLOGY)
WHERE DO COMPUTERS GO WHEN THEY DIE? IF THEY'RE LUCKY, TO ONE OF A NEW BREED OF RECYCLERS UNLOADING MOUNTAINS OF OBSOLETE COMPUTERS SAFELY AND LEGALLY
SMALL BUSINESS: An Edgy New Idea (Time Bonus Section May 2006: Inside Business / SMALL BUSINESS)
A WOODWORKING HOBBYIST HAD A GREAT CONCEPT FOR A SAFER SAW. SO WHY DIDN'T ANYONE WANT TO BUY IT?
Mortgage Mess (Time Bonus Section May 2006: Inside Business / Personal Finance)
With interest rates pushing up monthly bills andhousing prices cooling, some worried homeownersare barely hangingon. Here's how to cope
CEO SPEAKS: Chipping Away (Time Bonus Section May 2006: Inside Business / CEO SPEAKS)
AMD HAS A HOT PRODUCT, HUNGRY CLIENTS AND A LEG UP ON INTEL. CAN YOU BLAME ITS CEO FOR GLOATING?
Is Spanking O.K.? (Time Bonus Section May 2006: Connections)
Sometimes, say experts--but only some kinds, under specific conditions
A Tasty Way to Travel (Time Bonus Section May 2006: Connections)
Cooking classes reveal a side of Mexico few tourists ever get to see
Haz-Mats At Home? (Time Bonus Section May 2006: Connections)
A new mom tries to find out what's actually in household cleaners
Moms Who Kick (Time Bonus Section May 2006: Connections)
Why should kids have all the fun? ask envious mothers
NATION
The Spy Master Cracks the Whip
How John Negroponte won control of the CIA, and what he plans next to consolidate rival agencies and his power
How Bill Put the Fizz in the Fight Against Fat
Slimmed down and scared straight after his bypass surgery, Clinton brokers a deal to get sugary drinks out of schools. And that's only the beginning
WORLD
Battle of the Bishops
How China's two unauthorized promotions have renewed its long-running feud with the Vatican
Getting Rich in the Heart of Russia
The U.S. may be criticizing Vladimir Putin's heavy hand, but with oil money bringing new prosperity, Russians aren't complaining
BUSINESS
Rule No. 1: Don't Copy
The CEO of Raytheon became a management guru with his book of maxims. How he missed a key one
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Love Triangle (Architecture)
The storied New York City skyline gets a surge of exhilaration with the first worthy addition of the century
Books: Death Be Not Mundane (Books)
Philip Roth argues that dying erases individuality, but he's too unique a writer to be persuasive
Movies: M:i:III : Your Assignment (Movies)
The first of the summer blockbusters raises some profound questions for students of the trashy arts
7 Greatest Jazz CDs (Worth Your Time)
A fearless pick of the hippest and coolest ever. Let the arguments begin
YOUR TIME
Food: Beyond Lipton (Food)
Health: Sleep All Day! (Health)
PEOPLE
10 Questions For Shirin Ebadi (10 Questions / Interview)
People: May 15, 2006
LETTERS
Letters: May 15, 2006
ESSAY
My Problem with Christianism
A believer spells out the difference between faith and a political agenda