Best wishes for the New Year from MagPortal.com. Now we
bring you the last issue for 2000 of the best articles on
the net.
---U.S. Politics---
A New Republic article criticizes Colin Powell's foreign
policy of extreme military restraint.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=43682
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Salon reports on efforts by the media to recount the ballots
in Florida.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=43752
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Salon looks at the possibility of Bush gaining support from
blacks.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=43760
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=43760
Will risking tensions along the border of Kosovo be the
first test of Bush's foreign policy? Salon looks at the
prospect of less U.S. peacekeeping.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=43795
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=43795
The American Prospect argues that Democrats should support a
tax cut.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=43869
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=43869
The American Prospect analyzes how well the U.S. does at
creating a level playing field for children.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=43875
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=43875
The American Prospect tries to determine whether or not
school vouchers improve student performance.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=43881
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=43881
---Asia---
Asiaweek looks carefully at wealthy businessman Thaksin
Shinawatra who is campaigning to be the premier of Thailand.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=43756
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=43756
Asiaweek reports on the difficulties that Chen Shui-bian has
had since becoming the president of Taiwan.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=43821
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=43821
---Investing & Economy---
Individual Investor has an article on stock rage, when
unsuccessful day traders become violent.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=43503
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=43503
Do you find yourself wondering about the economic health of
countries around the world? Asiaweek has the numbers.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=43746
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=43746
The Industry Standard reflects on the impact Arthur Levitt,
departing chairman of the SEC, has had.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=43960
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=43960
As Forbes reports, bankers are getting fat from 'private
banking', but their wealthy customers may be getting a raw
deal.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=43561
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=43561
---Business---
TIME reports that war has erupted between giants Pepsi and
Coke over the soda-alternative beverage market.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=43530
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=43530
The Industry Standard looks at the rationale for fixed
prices and rates while people try to implement variable
pricing models on the Internet.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=43899
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=43899
The Industry Standard reports on Microsoft's move into the
business-planning software market by acquiring Great Plains
for $1.1 billion in stock.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=43963
The Industry Standard reports on how online retailers faired
this holiday season.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=43966
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=43966
China's acquisitive Tsingtao has gorged on a market of
failed foreign ventures to become one of the world's top
brewers according to FEER.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=43551
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=43551
---Internet---
PC World reports on sites that allow you to swap those
unwanted presents.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=43916
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=43916
Yahoo! Internet Life has a feature on how the future Net
will look, feel, taste, sound, and smell.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=43532
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---Computers & Technology---
For those who weren't paying attention, Salon reviews the
major tech happenings of 2000.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=43802
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=43802
Salon constructs a wish list on behalf of the poor souls who
must use computers.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=43477
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=43477
Linuxworld reports that IBM allocated $1B to its Linux
budget.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=43842
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=43842
Linux Magazine reports on IBM's growing support for Linux
and open source, and claims that Big Blue sees Linux as a
real threat for Microsoft.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=43796
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=43796
---Science---
Science News reports on a new study showing some female
salmon may have begun life as males. This could have dire
consequences for the species.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=43740
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=43740
A New Scientist article traces the history of an odd, and
not innate, cultural behavior: kissing.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=43595
New Scientist reports on new scientific research into
understanding the timing of jazz's swing.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=43587
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=43587
New Scientist consults a top p.r. adviser to counsel
European scientists on media relations, a skill in which
most, apparently, are sorely deficient.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=43580
---Health---
Kiplinger's talks about improvements in managing depression
and the financial difficulties associated with mental
illness.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=43770
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---Movies---
Salon criticizes the way women are portrayed in the movie
"What Women Want" starring Mel Gibson.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=43823
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=43823
Salon analyzes the film "The Family Man" starring Nicolas
Cage.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=43830
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=43830
Tom Hanks' performance in "Cast Away" impressed Salon.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=43831
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=43831
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---Music---
Salon lists its picks of the 25 best albums released in
2000.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=43638
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=43638
---Art---
Forbes reports on the unprecedented global expansion (and
some say sellout) of the Guggenheim Museum.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=43697
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=43697
Salon has a feature on the U.S. Customs and FBI agents in
charge of finding and retrieving stolen paintings.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=43566
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=43566
---Sports---
Salon's sports columnist provides a FAQ on whether Alex
Rodriguez is worth his new $252 million contract with the
Texas Rangers.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=43460
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=43460
---Auto---
Sound & Vision provides advice on how to love your in-car
electronics without dangerously distracting yourself.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=43517
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=43517
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