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...problem is that harm is being done. What is lost in all the hype is that virtual reality is just that--virtual. Politicians and lawmakers see the Internet as a mainstream medium; an alternative to contemporary notions of commerce and education. But this is not, nor will it ever be, its function...

Author: By Richard S. Lee, | Title: Political Potholes on the Superhighway | 4/8/1998 | See Source »

MOSCOW: Don?t believe the hype: President Boris Yeltsin and his Communist opposition may appear to be headed for a showdown over Yeltsin?s new prime minister, but they?re just going through the motions, says TIME Moscow bureau chief Paul Quinn-Judge. ?Nobody wants a confrontation because it?s not in anybody?s interest. If they can?t agree, Yeltsin will dissolve parliament and hold new elections. The Communists may not like Yeltsin?s choice for prime minister, but they like the idea of facing the voters even less,? says Quinn-Judge. So, after a ritual showdown, Yeltsin will...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Yeltsin Stumps for His Candidate | 4/3/1998 | See Source »

...player in the farce? That bloated, hysterically overhyped ship which still shows no signs of sinking. Nor do the other major contenders alleviate the anti-Titanic moviegoer's gloom. This year's nominations are, by and large, a case study in the power of Hollywood hype. But hey, what else are the Oscars for? If it's recognition of creative force you're looking for, better check out the evening wear on Oscar night. If it's good taste, I'm afraid you're out of luck...

Author: By Nicholas K. Davis, | Title: OSCAR PICKS 1998 | 3/20/1998 | See Source »

...seen the movies, read the reviews, basked in the hype. Now don't miss the Academy Award presentation (or all of those starts in those oh-so-beautiful dresses!). The show airs on Monday, April...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Pieces | 3/20/1998 | See Source »

Weather reporters have been passing along a lot of hype and confusion in their snippets of news concerning El Nino. Finally I understand what El Nino is really all about and why. Thank you for a wonderful and enlightening article. But now, how will it be possible to keep blaming El Nino for everything from the Lewinsky and Clinton scandal to Saddam Hussein's activities? BOB KELLER Lake Havasu City, Ariz...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Mar. 16, 1998 | 3/16/1998 | See Source »

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