Wednesday, October 13, 1999

 

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In Books
Test Case
The postwar inventors of the Scholastic Aptitude Test hoped to produce a brainier brand of meritocracy in the United States. But as Nicholas Lemann reveals in The Big Test, the SAT hit a great many ideological potholes--and ended up creating yet another, pencil-pushing elite. Go to Books

In zShops
Many Merchants, Fabulous Finds
Earth's Biggest Selection just got bigger! You'll discover an amazing array of products from merchants large and small, including:
• A library of literature
• Scads of sports stuff
• A cornucopia of costume jewelry
...and so much more. Go to zShops

In Toys & Games
Halloween Headquarters
Dare to be a T-Rex--or a hippie or a pumpkin--with the costumes and accessories for kids and adults in our Halloween Boootique. You'll also find decorations, party supplies, and more. Go to Toys & Games

In Auctions
Significant Signatures
On October 20, LiveBid will broadcast a live Profiles in History auction featuring hundreds of signed American treasures. Register today and you just might end up holding one of these:
• A card signed by Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio
• A letter written aboard the Titanic
• A message penned by Thomas Jefferson
Go to Auctions

In DVD
Future Shock
Ready to challenge reality? Take a mind-bending ride through an alternate universe with The Matrix. And on DVD, this year's coolest thriller looks even gnarlier. Get ready to follow the white rabbit. Go to DVD

In Electronics
Find Yourself
The Garmin GPS III Plus is a serious navigational tool, but it's also a blast to use--whether you're a mile from shore or on an unfamiliar stretch of highway. Featuring a built-in high-resolution street atlas, it makes finding your way around extraordinarily easy. Go to Electronics