...accept its argument - demonstrated by Altnet - that it has significant legal uses, just like videocassette recorders and photocopiers. "Actions speak louder than words," Hemming said. --- Anick Jesdanun can be reached at netwriter@ap.org

...poorer ones with a high proportion of underachievers, he notes. "This law doesn't add anything to our classroom," he said. "It creates troubles, distractions and barriers to learning." Anick Jesdanun can be reached at netwriter@ap.org

...current files. In the meantime, I'll check out one of my long-forgotten senior papers: "Brood parasites lay their eggs in the nests of ..." Ah, on second thought, maybe not. --- Anick Jesdanun can be reached at netwriter@ap.org.