Senate debates Cuba sanctions and a potential commission
Senators focus on Cuba policy amid calls to normalize ties with Havana. A proposed 12 member commission would assess military threats and U S Cuba relations, with support from Christopher Dodd and opposition from Trent Lott. The Elian Gonzalez case has spurred interest, but election-year politics hinder progress.
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AOL to launch interactive TV service in July
AOL will debut its interactive television service AOLTV in July starting in Phoenix Sacramento Baltimore and five other markets. The rollout continues through fall with a Christmas push as analysts note slow growth despite AOLs 23 million subscribers. Set top boxes will cost 250 with monthly fees 14.95 for members and 24.95 for nonmembers on top of existing internet service.
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Video ads light up gas pumps in Norfolk debut
Outsite Networks, a nine employee Norfolk firm, installs durable monitors on gas island pumps to show news weather and ads. Stores lease screens to Miller Marts with options to control content online. initial testing in Norfolk and Newport News targets four minutes of pump time.
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Caution in bidding and a spade fit discussed in bridge column
Phillip Alder reflects on Jung quote about risk and growth while recounting a bridge deal with Anne Chatham in Florida. The analysis argues North should pursue three spades or a better fit, critiques the South bid, and notes four clubs as doomed. emphasis on supporting partner and practical play.
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Paralyzed climber scales Mount Rainier summit
Paralyzed climber Peter Rieke, a 43 year old Pasco chemist, reached Mount Rainier summit Sunday under his own power. He rode a hand crank snow pod to 14,411 feet and phoned the summit report at 12:23 p.m. His ascent followed two prior attempts in three years, riding out a 1994 rock climbing accident.
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Bradley may land prime time role at DNC
Washington AP reports former presidential contender Bill Bradley could receive a prime time speaking slot at the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles August 14 to 17. Terry McAuliffe said Clinton will pass the torch to Al Gore on opening night, with Hillary Clinton also slated to address the event.
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