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...definitely raised our voices at each other," he says. According to Rampell, Lewis wasn't in the least bit interested in the petition and called it "a worthless piece of paper...

Author: By David C. Newman, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: (Re) Building Blocks | 10/30/2000 | See Source »

...that, Fanning has been unable to capitalize fully on his fame and notoriety. While he is pulling down a high five-figure salary as lead programmer of client applications for Napster and owns 9% of the company, so far that 9% has proved essentially worthless, since the company is still privately held...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Meet the Napster | 10/2/2000 | See Source »

...warned the White House last week that Beijing might respond to a U.S. missile defense by increasing its strategic missile force tenfold. China now has 20 nuclear-tipped ICBMs, but the CIA worries that it might expand that force so a U.S. shield doesn't render its strategic deterrence worthless. That's a possibility that's very real, and Washington has to take it seriously. The CIA intelligence on North Korea is based as much on guesswork as on hard facts, but the agency knows that China can ramp up its force...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Over Missiles, U.S. Ponders Whether a Rogue Is a Rogue | 8/11/2000 | See Source »

SENIOR SCAM The FTC has issued a consumer alert against unscrupulous organizations that prey on thousands of senior citizens. With names like Remington Estate Services, they use deceptive practices to pressure victims into setting up living trusts that in many cases are worthless. A living trust, as opposed to a will, allows heirs to avoid probate-court proceedings since the title is vested with a trustee rather than the individual. But they can be costly--$500 to several thousand dollars. Since most people have modest estates, living trusts are not always warranted...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: In Brief: Jul. 31, 2000 | 7/31/2000 | See Source »

...company exists in a strange paradox. Our credo: The SAT is a worthless test that discriminates against women, racial minorities and the poor. We hate the SAT. Long live...

Author: By David C. Newman, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Points For Sale | 7/28/2000 | See Source »

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