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---U.S. Politics---
George W. Bush and Al Gore have finally agreed on dates and
formats for the presidential debates. U.S. News covers the
debate plans and the candidates' strategies.
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In somewhat amazing fashion, an Atlantic Monthly writer gets
two Congressmen--one liberal, one conservative--to agree on
the bones of a plan for universal health insurance.
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And what about the matchup we haven't been hearing about?
TIME offers voters a guide for Decision 2000: Ralph or Pat?
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---Europe---
As the oil crisis worsens in Great Britain, Prime Minister
Tony Blair faces his toughest challenge yet, The New
Republic reports.
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---Very Wealthy People---
Financial voyeurism reaches its annual pinnacle as Forbes
profiles the 400 richest Americans. This article discusses
the five most affluent, worth $211 billion altogether (when
the issue went to press).
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And how does it feel to be phenomenally rich? Forbes runs
an essay by Dinesh D'Souza on the moral weight of newfound
prosperity on the newly prosperous.
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---Religion---
Although the re-release of 1973 horror classic The Exorcist
is probably unrelated, the rite of exorcism is enjoying a
renaissance in the Roman Catholic Church, according to TIME.
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---Science---
New Scientist reports on new dinosaur digs in the southern
hemisphere that are turning up species remarkably different
from today's dinosaur icons.
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Salon.com interviews the author of a new book about the
fascinating world of parasites.
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---Health---
A Salon.com article profiles a pioneering medical clinic,
staffed by volunteering retired doctors, that provides good
health care for the uninsured
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---Business & Finance---
What happens to startups that have to pull their IPOs?
According to The Industry Standard, bad things.
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Individual Investor, in anticipation of more fixed-income
action on the internet, has a primer for investing in bonds.
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Salon.com reviews a new book which claims financial
journalists are more powerful and morally bereft than
Washington's political pundits.
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---Entertainment---
A Premiere article wonders when box-office success for
African-Americans will lead to better funding for black
directors and equal pay for black actors.
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---Auto---
This Auto Industries article reports on the new crop of
technological innovations in model year 2001 vehicles.
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---Education---
Does giving kids laptops in school actually help them
learn? A study in Education Week tries to find out.
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According to CIO WebBusiness, more and more colleges are
switching to an online application process.
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---Sports---
A Salon.com article wonders why, despite the obvious fact
that blacks dominate certain sports and whites dominate
others, we can't talk openly about the genetics of athletic
excellence.
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---Computers & Technology---
Maximum PC throws price constraints to the wind to build the
ultimate desktop hot rod.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=31255
According to The Industry Standard, a parts shortage may
make hot gadgets like mobile phones and digital cameras
scarce this holiday season.
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