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Ordinarily, Volkswagen might be able to argue that Jones received a rare lemon. But in the latest survey of three-year depend-ability by J.D. Power & Associates, American consumers ranked VW-brand cars 34th, ahead of only Suzuki, Daewoo, Land Rover and Kia. Consumer Reports, which recommended three VW models in the late 1990s, keeps only the pricey Passat on its list of recommended cars. That's quite a tumble for the Volkswagen Group, Europe's largest automaker, which turns out 5 million units a year under brands including Audi, Bugatti, Seat and Skoda...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Pitch to the Rich | 11/24/2003 | See Source »

Both Lee and Weiss agree his wrestling style is better suited to 197 lbs. At 184 lbs., the competition is much quicker. Thirteen pounds heavier, matches depend on physical strength...

Author: By Megha Parekh, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Reggie Lee Retuns to Wrestling on a Mission | 11/19/2003 | See Source »

...change to the Committee on Degrees in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies will take effect next fall. At least one new course will be in place by then, but broader changes will depend on the concentration getting more resources...

Author: By Laura L. Krug, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Women’s Studies Gets New Name | 11/19/2003 | See Source »

...Researchers at the National Physical Laboratory in Britain have developed a nickel-phosphorus compound called NPL Super Black that absorbs 99.65% of visible light. Black paint absorbs only about 97.5% of visible light--positively shiny by comparison. Not just cool, the new black is useful too. Precision optical instruments depend on eliminating any and all stray reflected light to get their readings. The blacker the black, the less reflected light, the better the data. That makes NPL Super Black a pretty bright idea...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Coolest Inventions: Light And Dark | 11/17/2003 | See Source »

Without spending a dime more than we already pay, we can provide health security that emphasizes wellness, restores the provider/patient relationship and maintains the quality of care Americans have every right to expect. Embracing a single payer system of health insurance that does not depend on employment will not only provide universal coverage, but boost our international competitiveness, stimulate our economy at home and let workers keep more of their...

Author: By Carol MOSELEY Braun, | Title: Building Partnerships for America's Future | 11/17/2003 | See Source »

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