Baseball realignment blamed for owners’ missteps and lost loyalty
The piece critiques baseball owners led by Edward Bennett Williams for pushing realignment and division changes that threaten traditional loyalty and history. It argues free agency sparked spending and strike turmoil, attendance declines, and long-term damage as teams move between leagues, with calls to reconsider the plan.
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Computer helplines helpless too
A Santa Fe reader recounts a lightning strike that damaged the Miller household computer and caused delays at Computerland. He recalls unpacking a flood of 38 old emails, many press releases, and jokes about helpline technicians. The piece ends pondering if computer use will ever be as simple as driving a car.
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UPS strike analysis reframes the fight as greed and capitalism debate
The piece frames the UPS strike as a clash of ideals between greed and supply side logic, contrasting Samuel Gompers and Ron Carey, and questions whether part time workers deserve year round hire. It notes UPS dominates 80 percent of U S package delivery, profits modest, and explores implications for workers and shareholders amid seasonal demand.
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