Millennium mayhem: the world is racing to avert a computer disaster
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Many older computers were programmed with date codes that are only two digits longs, so when the year 2000 comes, the computers may malfunction or shut down. This could cause massive problems with telephone networks, elevators, ATMs and other computer-controlled equipment.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1997
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The forces of disaster
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Venezuela has a major crime problem with many leading to violence which has led to the police taking a hard line in 2001. Critics believe some police are using violence themselves to get rid of the criminals and are responsible for much of the terror.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2001
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For all time: millennium photo contest
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Winning photos of the "For All Time" millennium photograph contest. Family was the topic of choice, including pictures from around the world.
Publication Name: Parade
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
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Year: 1999
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