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...policy on Sept. 12, its dean of admissions William Fitzsimmons said he hoped other institutions would make similar changes in order to "benefit Americans and provide equal opportunity." The big question was: would other schools follow? One school has given its answer. On Tuesday, Princeton University, Harvard's legendary rival, announced that it would also ban early admissions. What have long been thought of as the top two universities in the country are finally in agreement about one thing: they believe that early admissions give an unfair advantage to wealthy students. "I think it will make the admissions process...
...last December, and is launching an ambitious gambit to seize international market share by expanding into every nook of the PC industry. Lenovo is introducing new products, building a complex global-distribution network and splurging on a brand-building campaign. The strategy could turn Lenovo into a far fiercer rival for Dell and HP than stately IBM was, and threatens to intensify the cutthroat competition that is a hallmark of the famously bloodthirsty PC business. "I eat, drink, sleep PCs," promises Amelio. "There is nothing else in my world...
Unlike its cakewalk in the online music business, however, Apple will probably face a fierce battle over films. Amazon just launched a rival service, and it's only a matter of time before Netflix and Wal-Mart jump in. So far, Disney is the only major Hollywood studio on board with Jobs' Web plan. But that could soon change. "We'll absolutely do a deal with them at some point," says a studio executive. In the meantime, here's a guide to the coming attractions in the download wars. [This article contains a table. Please see hardcopy of magazine...
...iTunes, once they can work out the right pricing. Downloads run on any Windows Media-- compatible device, and they're expected to work on Microsoft's upcoming Zune player. With such partners as MGM, Sony and Universal, Amazon is rapidly expanding its catalog. Netflix could be in trouble if rival download services cut into its mail-order business. Expect lots of titles to be available for download--along with potentially aggressive pricing-- as Netflix tries to retain its customers and win new ones...
...Never let anyone tell you that there is no unity in Christianity. Especially regarding its mistrust of its chief rival faith, Islam...