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...definitely a confidence booster," captain Vedica Jain said. "Especially since we beat them 8-1. I think the score tells a lot as well...

Author: By Jennie L. Sullivan, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Women's Tennis Rules Old Dominion, 8-1 | 3/20/2000 | See Source »

...violates the separation of church and state and leaves the neediest kids stranded in underperforming schools - are being hotly debated across the country, and voucher proponents are already lining up national experts for their appeal. But the real star power in the case comes from the program's chief booster, Florida governor Jeb Bush. What's more, vouchers are one of the most controversial portions of big brother George W.'s presidential platform - and are vehemently opposed by Al Gore. Dubya likes to cite Jeb's program as a model for his campaign promise of promoting "school accountability...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The End of Vouchers or Another Round of the Debate? | 3/14/2000 | See Source »

...message for another reason: Shows like "Multi-Millionaire" generate stupendous ratings, and that means people are watching in droves - whether they admit it or not. Good taste is hardly a prerequisite for nabbing a record-breaking audience share, and in fact, really horrible taste is often a guaranteed ratings-booster. "People were watching 'Multi-Millionaire' because they were grossed out," says Poniewozik. With their eyes on the bottom line, network executives are understandably torn between expensive, quality programming that may take months to catch on with viewers and the cheap, immediate gratification of cringe-fests like "Multi-Millionaire." Since Grushow...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Will Fox Be Kept From the Chickens, er, Ratings? | 2/25/2000 | See Source »

...wins this weekend would be a big confidence booster for us," said freshman forward Brett Nowak, who is seventh in scoring among ECAC rookies. "It would really start things rolling...

Author: By Maureen B. Shannon, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: M. Hockey Faces Dual Challenge Against St. Lawrence, Clarkson | 2/18/2000 | See Source »

...child who weighs at least 40 lbs. and is at least 40 in. tall can graduate to a booster seat that elevates her so that the standard shoulder and lap belt fit properly...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Kids' Crash Test | 2/7/2000 | See Source »

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