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Any normal person would have found in Judge Thomas P. Jackson's 'finding of fact' in the Microsoft case an invigorating tale of battle, maneuver, and compromise in the high-tech marketplace. [...]

The Return of Depression Economics, by Paul Krugman (Norton, 176 pp., $23.95) The world economy has been looking up since this book went to press. Asia shows signs of bouncing [...]

Turbo-Capitalism: Winners and Losers in the Global Economy, by Edward Luttwak (HarperCollins, 290 pp., $26) The Crisis of Global Capitalism: Open Society Endangered, by George Soros (Public Affairs, 245 pp., [...]

This article discusses various editorial arguments which appeared in the "National Review" regarding the U.S. government's antitrust trial against Microsoft Corp. The periodical's editorial asserted that Microsoft does not really have a monopoly of personal-computer operating systems. The focus of the case was the attack by Microsoft on Netscape's browser by incorporating its own browser into its operating system. It suggests that Holman W. Jenkins Jr. was misinformed in his analysis of the Microsoft case. Professor Richard Epstein addressed the merits of the Microsoft controversy.

The article discusses author and inventor Ray Kurzweil, and his belief that by the year 2028 it will be possible for humans to achieve immortality. He believes that by then medical science will be able to add one year of life expectancy to human longevity annually. Additional information is presented about Kurzweil's work at Internet-search firm Google Inc.

The article presents quotes from notable people. George F. Will of the "Washington Post" responds to the bankrupt status of the World Bank. Daphne Retter of "Congressional Quarterly Weekly" states that Harry Reid, Senate Majority leader, has focused on future campaigning instead of lawmaking. The comedienne, Erma Bombeck, offers an humorous litmus test to evaluate doctors' offices.

Presents views of people on issues related to society, business and politics. Ability of the International Monetary Fund to douse economic outbreaks before full-blown crises engulf countries or continents; Evidence of Iraq's efforts to develop and stockpile weapons of mass destruction; Impact of too much homework on children; Celebration of World Laughter Day.