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...even if it remains so legally," says TIME U.N. correspondent William Dowell. "But even NATO opposes formal independence, which would lead to Kosovo becoming part of a 'Greater Albania' and would likely bring renewed instability throughout the region. The obvious solution is for it to remain a U.N. protectorate, although that would require substantial financial and military commitments from the West...
...aware that radio and MTV and the Billboard charts are brimming over with aggressively generic teen pop acts. At first blush, Aguilera--with her youthful charm and bare, toned midriff--appears to fit right in. But listen closely. Although some of the compositions she chooses to perform are a bit bland, her voice has range and soul and tasteful flair. Still, this Grammy win is not just about vocals--and neither is a lasting career. Aguilera's rise is a lesson in how to market a 21st century star. And the savvy promotional campaign that has taken...
This is almost certainly not a good thing. Although Ritalin is a relatively mild drug with well-known side effects, nobody is sure what it does to the rapidly developing brain of the very young child. There are no good studies. That's why manufacturers warn against its use in children under 6. It says so right on the label. Doctors, of course, can prescribe drugs for so-called off-label use, but they usually do it when the diagnosis is clear and there are no alternatives...
...what might be upsetting or stressing their child. Has there been a disruption in the daily routine? A move to a new house? The arrival of a new sibling? Understanding what is causing the stress is the first step to resolving the problem. Family counseling can also be helpful, although in the case of very young children the counseling often seems to be more for the parents than for the toddler. If nothing else, it may buy you enough time to determine whether your child is truly hyperactive and whether he or she will benefit from medication...
...months ago, officials on both sides of the Atlantic say, during a visit by Havel to Washington. Havel told the Czech-born Secretary of State that he would like her to replace him as President of the Czech Republic. But Albright, less than halfway through her new job, demurred. Although Havel retains only a moral authority in the Czech Republic, the presidency being now a largely ceremonial post, the courtship has begun again. In a meeting last week in Hradcany Castle, former Czech Ambassador to the U.S. MICHAEL ZANTOVSKY reintroduced the idea to Havel. "The ball is on her side...