Word: dyson
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...Freeman Dyson's Weapons and Hope does not answer all the problems raised by nuclear weapons, but neither is it simply another eloquent discussion of the horrifying situation the world is in. Though it is beautifully written (and many similar studies are not), it is also one of the best presentations of the roots and magnitude of the problem of moving the world away from the brink. Combined, Dyson's erudition and realism lead him to an approach which may represent a true step towards a world in which nuclear weapons are not just absent, but also unnecessary, unwanted...
...most common complaint is that manufacturers promise more than their machines can deliver. Says Esther Dyson, editor of RELease 1.0, an electronics newsletter: "The industry is raising false hopes. Computers are not user friendly. In fact, they are a pain to operate." Massachusetts Attorney Thomas Christo, who specializes in computer law, says intense competition leads to hard-sell tactics that hurt the customer. Among them: "low balling," that is, selling a computer that has an attractively low price but is too small to be useful, and "bait and switch," trading up a low-balled customer to a more expensive model...
...Peanut is expected to sell for $600 to $700 stripped down; $1,300 with a monitor and other extras. Anticipation of its arrival has already driven down the stock price of competitors like Apple, Coleco and Commodore. Says Esther Dyson, editor of RELease 1.0, an industry newsletter: "It is like living under Mount St. Helens while it is rumbling. You can't rebuild your house until after the eruption...
Diet Coke, which so far has been sweetened entirely with saccharin, made its debut a year ago and has since become the fourth-bestselling soft drink in the U.S. Some Coke lovers claim the drink has an aftertaste, but Brian G. Dyson, president of Coca-Cola USA, said the new diet Coke will deliver better flavor and attract male consumers, who are "less likely to make taste sacrifices for dieting...
...already fighting for space in groceries and supermarkets, where some 52% of all sodas are sold. That battle favors giants like Coke and Pepsi, which have vast sums to spend on the discounts, giveaways and promotions that can help persuade retailers to make room on shelves. Says Brian Dyson, president of Coca-Cola USA: "Some brands are going to suffer reduced space. Others will be dropped completely...