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Incompatible international standards can defeat even the strongest cell phones. No longer: new technology allows subscribers to communicate by voice, text or photo no matter where they are in the world. Software start-up fastmobile, run by two Motorola refugees in Schaumburg, Ill., rolled out its "fastchat" service earlier this month. Fastchat crosses networks, which means subscribers can chat even if they have competing mobile services, provided their company has joined fastmobile. So far, AT&T, Cingular and T-Mobile are on board. --By Maggie Sieger
Asked if the defeat of the points system would hinder the university’s commitment to affirmative action, Lyons said, “No, not at all. It simply means that we have to apply the Law School-type policies to undergraduates. If they have to hire a handful more admissions officers, that’s a small price to pay. They know what they have...
...with hopeful words on the proximity of peace but with this: "My paramount responsibility is the security of the people of Israel and of the state of Israel. There can be no compromise with terror. And Israel, together with all free nations, will continue fighting terrorism until its final defeat...
...black man accused of raping a white woman--a perilous assignment in an Alabama town in the 1930s. He argues his case brilliantly, demolishes the opposition, convinces each member of the movie audience...and loses. But Atticus has shown courage in the fight. As he leaves the courtroom in defeat, a black preacher attending the trial whispers a command to Atticus' 6-year-old daughter. "Miss Jean Louise, stand up," he tells the girl. "Your father's passin...
...city-hall welcome in Brussels. This was the slightly built 21-year-old's fourth tournament win of the year; Clijsters, 20, has won three. Henin-Hardenne began plotting a French Open conquest in 1992, when her mother took her to the Roland Garros stadium to see Monica Seles defeat Steffi Graf for the title. She told her mother, "One day I'll be on that court, and maybe I'll win." The dream became reality, but without her mother, who died of cancer in 1995. This week at Wimbledon she begins a campaign to better her performance...