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...form in order to get that screensaver or play that game, know that in doing so, you are probably adding yourself to a spam list. Consider creating a second email account (there are many free Web-based services to choose from) and put that address on these forms to deflect unwanted email from your primary account. This is also helpful if you are an avid online shopper...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Seven Ways to Fend Off Spyware | 12/23/2005 | See Source »

...began in June when the Durban High Court convicted his friend and financial adviser Schabir Shaik on charges of corruption and fraud. Judge Hilary Squires said that Shaik had paid some $180,000 to Zuma in bribes, and had also helped a French arms trading company bribe Zuma to deflect corruption investigations over a $7.5 billion government deal to buy ships, submarines, helicopters, jets and other arms. Squires said that there was "overwhelming" evidence of a corrupt relationship between Shaik and Zuma. Soon after, President Mbeki sacked his deputy, saying that the court's verdict had "raised questions of conduct...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Rape Case May Sink South Africa's Ex-Veep | 12/6/2005 | See Source »

...blue looks nice with your olive skin," Remele tells Sylvia W. Houghteling ’06. Expertly, he hushes the girls’ complaints (the most prevalent being "I have no boobs!"). He knows just how to deflect perfunctory wails about flat chests or thick waists, or to suggest that a petite girl wear a dress at tea length. One of his admitted entrepreneurial advantages is that many of the customers are his friends. "Since many of the girls are in the same social circle and go to the same parties," he reasons...

Author: By Véronique E. Hyland, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Manufacturing Desire | 10/26/2005 | See Source »

...Merritt said. “She deserved [a card].”Harvard had multiple chances to win the game in regulation as well. Senior back Sara Sedgwick hit the crossbar on a free kick in the first half, and senior midfielder Maile Tavepholjalern also had a ball deflect off the crossbar off a lob later in the game. Wylie led the team with seven shots—half of the team’s total.“We played well, but I am still not convinced that we were sure we were going to score a goal...

Author: By Jonathan P. Hay, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Last-Second Tally Gives Tigers Familiar Victory | 10/24/2005 | See Source »

...blue chip to help deflect acquisition costs is Pernod Ricard's recent $120 million deal with SPI Group to extend its U.S. distribution rights for Stolichnaya--second to Absolut vodka in the U.S. and second globally--to the rest of the world. "Good for them," says New York City--based industry expert Steven Olson, whose clients include Diageo. "Owning a brand is one thing, but what are you owning? Distribution of Stoli will be far more profitable than owning Grey Goose [bought by Bacardi for $2 billion]. It's a much smarter move...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Deals: In High Spirits | 10/9/2005 | See Source »

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