2003-01-01

We hope everyone had a good New Year.
In this issue:  Microsoft faces patent trouble, investing
for 2003, and how to return/exchange those tech gifts.

---Business---
Entrepreneur profiles the top 500 franchises.
  http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=117583
  similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=117583
Fortune reports on a patent lawsuit that is the biggest
legal threat to Microsoft since the antitrust case.
  http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=117759
  similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=117759

---Investing---
Kiplinger's predicts an upturn for stocks in 2003 and
provides advice on bonds.
  http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=117609
  similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=117609
Want to invest in something other than stocks?  Kiplinger's
looks at the pros and cons of various alternatives.
  http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=117607
  similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=117607

---Movies---
Salon reviews "Catch Me If You Can."
  http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=117574
  similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=117574
Culture Vulture gives its picks for the 10 best films of
2002.
  http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=117594
  similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=117594

---Science---
HHMI reports on progress in embryonic stem cell research in
mice.
  http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=117588
  similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=117588

---Technology---
PC World offers advice on returning and exchanging your tech
gifts.
  http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=117568
  similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=117568
Entertainment Today looks at the potential for organic
light-emitting diode displays.
  http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=117648
  similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=117648