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...story sparked an uproar of laughter in the forum, and it created a bridge to Cuomo's main point, that Americans are far too concerned with money...

Author: By Jennifer Y. Hyman, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Cuomo Discusses American Obsession With Money | 4/21/1999 | See Source »

...they are known, is expected to start this week, and it could make history. If they are found guilty, the prosecutors in the group will be the first in the nation ever convicted of crimes for railroading an innocent man. The charges, which the defendants deny, have caused an uproar in Illinois. The state has freed two men from its death row this year after investigations supported their innocence...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Frame Game | 3/29/1999 | See Source »

...feminism since she first began teaching at then all-male Boston College in 1966. At the beginning, the struggle was for equal recognition and equal opportunities. Denied tenure in 1969 without a concrete explanation, Daly protested loudly and was supported by 1,500 of her male students. The uproar has been considered an important catalyst for the school's decision...

Author: By Alixandra E. Smith, | Title: Feminism Gone Awry at B.C. | 3/5/1999 | See Source »

RETURN THE PAGE Online book buyers were in an uproar last week when Amazon.com admitted it had been selling publishers prominent placement for their books in sections such as "Destined for Greatness" and "What We're Reading." Amazon denies it ever spotlighted a book without editors' approval, but it will let customers return any book it ever recommended, no matter how beaten up. Amazon will also now disclose to customers which digital displays are paid...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Your Money: Feb. 22, 1999 | 2/22/1999 | See Source »

...senior defenseman Ben Storey atthe right point. Storey slid it over to Scorsune.From almost the same spot that Storey scored hislast-second goal last season, Scorsune drilled ashot through traffic that sailed pastwell-screened freshman netminder Jason Braun tothe stick side. The shot sent the Fleet Centerinto an uproar--and temporarily gave the Crimsonvisions of grandeur...

Author: By Mike Volonnino, SPECIAL TO THE CRIMSON | Title: NIGHTMARE ON ICE! | 2/3/1999 | See Source »

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