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June 11, 2001

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Planning the Digital Smorgasbord

By Seth Schiesel

First article in weekly series The Media Giants, examining business strategies of major media conglomerates, focuses on AOL Time Warner; chief executive Gerald M Levin outlines plans to deliver media smorgasbord to every home in nation, using subscription-based, on-demand approach, interview; company stands alone among media rivals because it controls major Internet service and major cable television operation; chairman Stephen M Case cites plan to knit together PC, TV, phone and stereo, interview; co-chief operating officer Richard D Parsons says goal is to create new industries; graphs of company's, stock and financial data; tables comparing company's roles in various media industries; photo (L)

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This Week

By Lawrence Van Gelder

New Jersey Shakespeare Festival to open season with Comedy of Errors, Madison; exhibition of works by Picasso that address eroticism and sexuality is set to open at Montreal Museum of Fine Arts; exhibition of works by Gustav Klimt is set to open at National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa; Art Basel, art fair focusing on modern and contemporary works, is set to open, Basel, Switzerland; Lower Manhattan Cultural Council to open evening outdoor summer music series with world premiere of Glenn Branca work, performed by 100 electric guitars; photos (M)

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A Parade With Pride And Police

By Robert D. McFadden

Puerto Rican Day parade held on Fifth Avenue in midtown, Manhattan; estimated two million spectators watch parade as many New York City and Puerto Rican officials and politicians march; scene described; photo (M)

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BUSINESS DIGEST

By Unknown Author

Price of Natural Gas Falls For Southern California The price of natural gas sold into Southern California has fallen sharply during the last week following both the plunge in electricity prices and the expiration of a controversial pipeline contract held by the El Paso Corporation. The drop has prompted the company's critics to suggest that it shows the effect the El Paso contract had in keeping gas prices high. But a lawyer for the company says the decline was largely due to other factors. [Page C2.]

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Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of June 6, 2001, covering June 11, 2001.

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    Album cover for Break The Cycle by Staind

    Break The Cycle

    Staind

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    Album cover for Lateralus by Tool

    Lateralus

    Tool

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    Album cover for Survivor by Destiny's Child

    Survivor

    Destiny's Child

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    Album cover for Malpractice by Redman

    Malpractice

    Redman

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    Album cover for Miss E ...So Addictive by Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott

    Miss E ...So Addictive

    Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott

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Notable Births

Billy Gilmour

2001Billy Gilmour, Scottish footballer[†]

Billy Clifford Gilmour is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Serie A club Napoli and the Scotland national team. He is considered one of Scotland's best players, particularly in relation to his passing skills and his style of midfield play.

Notable Deaths

Timothy McVeigh

2001Timothy McVeigh, American terrorist (born 1968)[†]

Timothy James McVeigh was an American domestic terrorist who masterminded and perpetrated the Oklahoma City bombing on April 19, 1995. The bombing itself killed 167 people, injured 684 people, and destroyed one-third of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. A rescue worker was killed after the bombing when debris struck her head, bringing the total to 168 killed. It remains the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history.

Amalia Mendoza

2001Amalia Mendoza, Mexican singer and actress (born 1923)[†]

Amalia Mendoza García, nicknamed La Tariácuri, was a Mexican singer and actress. "Échame a mi la culpa" and "Amarga navidad" were some of her greatest hits. Her best friend since her youth was Martha de Miranda Jiménez, "Martuquia" as she called her, who was her companion for many years when Amalia was on tour.

Historical Events

Timothy McVeigh

2001Timothy McVeigh is executed for his role in the Oklahoma City bombing.[†]

Timothy James McVeigh was an American domestic terrorist who masterminded and perpetrated the Oklahoma City bombing on April 19, 1995. The bombing itself killed 167 people, injured 684 people, and destroyed one-third of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. A rescue worker was killed after the bombing when debris struck her head, bringing the total to 168 killed. It remains the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history.

Historical Context for June 11, 2001

In 2001, the world population was approximately 6,254,936,459 people[†]