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...that I was the first member of the second Blockbuster. I grew up in the late '80s in a suburb of Dallas that evolved from this cool, multicultural community to a testing ground for massive franchises. And when I heard 10,000 movies were coming to town - an eighth grade movie nut just starting his education of movie history - I was waiting at the door banging on the glass so they could open...
Only in second grade at the time of 9/11 - I'm now in eighth - I had been confused by the tragic events. However, your article about Rick Rescorla and the risks he took for his colleagues sent my mother and me into tears. Rescorla's ability to remain calm and assertive in a dangerous situation is inspiring, and I hope we can learn from his example. Martha Harding, PALO ALTO, CALIF...
...Bums "R" Us Like Nancy Gibbs, I eagerly await the arrival of "some new bums" in the political arena [July 28]. I even know some who would be perfect: an eighth-grade English teacher who knows the Constitution inside and out; an empathetic nurse with the experience to help establish a universal health-care plan. Sadly, these outstanding outsiders will remain outside until our system changes its rules by drastically limiting the amount of money a candidate is allowed to raise and by reducing the amount of time a candidate may campaign. Only by leveling the field will those players...
Like Nancy Gibbs, I eagerly await the arrival of "some new bums" in the political arena [July 28]. I even know some who would be perfect: an eighth-grade English teacher who knows the Constitution inside and out; an empathetic nurse with the experience to help establish a universal health-care plan. Sadly, these outstanding outsiders will remain outside until our system changes its rules by drastically limiting the amount of money a candidate is allowed to raise and by reducing the amount of time a candidate may campaign. Only by leveling the field will those players be able...
...world is notoriously difficult to estimate. By Jordan's own cautious assessment there are between 500 and 2000 hackers with the necessary skills to initiate a serious cyber attack and another 10,000 to 20,000 with the skills to use the pre-existing software to hack lower-grade security systems. And despite the sudden upswing in commercial cyber crime over the last 5 years, "The vast majority," he says, "are only interested in computer systems and the thrill and adventure of breaking into them...