1.   It could launch an era of one-stop shopping in the software industry -- and make Microsoft even more of a cutting-edge company.

2.   The landmark report was considered critical in helping to launch an era in which hundreds of municipalities nationwide passed full or partial bans on smoking indoors.

3.   It also reflects widespread respect for the man who bounced back from three political purges to launch an era of unprecedented economic reforms.

4.   Young king, an enigma to all, launches new era, raises questions.