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Greenspan--by lowering U.S. interest rates and by giving his blessing to the rescue of Long-Term Capital Management and to IMF bailouts around the world--has shown that altruism, when yoked to rigorous analysis, can work. MICHAEL COLLINS Port Jefferson...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Mar. 8, 1999 | 3/8/1999 | See Source »

...dream came true in 1991, when she became the first woman ever to complete the Around Alone challenge. But even that huge triumph was not without trial. Rough seas and high winds claimed her mast as she neared Australia. With a makeshift rig, she was able to reach port and make repairs. She finished the race, but her boat came in seventh...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Deep End of the Sea | 3/1/1999 | See Source »

Each of the Sharp machines comes with a built-in 33.6K data-fax modem and a serial-port cable so you can attach the kneetop to your PC and swap files; or synchronize your kneetop to your desktop's calendar, spreadsheet and e-mail; or copy files to a floppy disc. Because there are no moving parts like a hard drive (everything is stored in RAM and ROM chips), the batteries seem to stay charged forever; the Pro goes for eight hours straight, and the Tripad for 12. Best of all, there's no boot-up: push a button...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: New Kneetop PCs | 3/1/1999 | See Source »

...next tough transition was crossing Iraq. I was shot down twice over the stupid no-fly zone! I finally arrived in Kyrgyzstan only to realize I did not speak Kyrgyzstani. No problem. The client had an escort waiting for me at the port, and he spoke flawless pig Latin, the global language of choice for consultants...

Author: By Baratunder Thurston, | Title: How to Help an International Drug Cartel in Three Easy Steps | 2/16/1999 | See Source »

Beginning soon, though, datajack registration will become obsolete. Users will each receive an IP address, and in addition to their primary dorm room connection port, they will be able to plug into the network from any campus connection port...

Author: By James P. Mcfadden, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Revolution in the Works | 2/10/1999 | See Source »

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