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...large numbers of Kosovars and to destroy the Albanian intellectual and political culture. But Pec was also subject to a special fury. Going far beyond the brutal demands of military tactics or ethnic cleansing. Serbian forces swept through three times, wreaking destruction and expelling Albanians, including a final useless spasm of fury two weeks ago that razed most of the city and surrounding villages when Milosevic was about to surrender. "In Pec," said Astrit Hasani, "it was total vengeance...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Crimes Of War | 6/28/1999 | See Source »

...bring a huge picture with a heavy gilt frame. Harvard hates nail holes. Instead, the Yard superintendant will provide you with "poster gum," which is basically useless. Find other ways to hang pictures, or get used to the minimalism of blank walls...

Author: By The CRIMSON Staff, | Title: Knowing What to Bring Can Be Difficult | 6/25/1999 | See Source »

...your voice, unfortunately, and his mouth is too small to carry a newspaper. In fact, he has no practical applications at all, though Sony hopes developers may one day produce upgrades. Then again, the current AIBO is the kind of pet that I (and 2,000 others) like--utterly useless, and utterly cute. Guess I'll have to settle for a hamster...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Puppy Love | 6/21/1999 | See Source »

...Council's reason for eliminating the exemption--that high school A.P. classes do not provide the introduction to scholarly disciplines that the Core classes do--is a poor excuse for burdening students who have strong science backgrounds with yet another, arguably useless, requirement...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE YEAR IN REVIEW | 6/10/1999 | See Source »

...regard to the evil of speculation it seems useless to dwell at length as so much has been said on this subject, but it is sincerely hoped that all will use great discretion in the disposal of their tickets," The Daily Crimson said on June...

Author: By Victoria C. Hallett, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERS | Title: Class Day Traditions Have Devolved From Formal Attire to Scorpion Bowls | 6/9/1999 | See Source »

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