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Do You Believe?

We watch Ally McBeal and All My Children under the assumption that they are fiction and we enjoy them for their entertainment value. Yet we watch the news to gain information and we certainly don't start out with the assumption that it is fiction. Then again, maybe we should!

By: Beth Skinner

WWW War II

World Wide Web War number 2 - coming after and “under” the so media focused “Browser War”. A war that will not leave out travel agents / tour operators or travelers. As travel are one of the “3 big” topics on Internet, we will all be highly involved - if we not already are... This article are number 3 in the “Pizza” serial about Net tools for Professional Travel.

By: Arnvid Aakre

Crusade's Cancellation

Production stopped on Crusade

By: Losthiriel

DEAD JOHNS: Part One of Two

This article and the next are intended to commemorate the anniversary of the deaths of John Candy and John Belushi -- two of the greatest comedians of their generation, to my way of thinking. (Please let me know what you think by posting your comments.)

By: Emily Woodward

Ray Liotta Part Two

An article on Ray Liotta.

By: Susan Duckett

SHOWTIME Gives Web-Based Program a "Whirl"

SHOWTIME unveils their very first web-based series; CBS gives 12 series an early renewal; This Week in TV History; TV Viewing Recommendations for the week.

By: F. Colin Kingston

Space Above and Beyond - Part One

Part One of Two. A look at Space Above and Beyond.

By: Tanya M. Blakeley

Eating Disorders in Various Cultures

Eating Disorders don't discriminate. They are a problem in many different races, classes and cultures.

By: Christina Alwan

Food Safety

How to protect yourself from foodborne ailments

By: Joanne Eglash

Hop, Skip and Jump

The "art" of jumping rope re-visited.

By: Gina Dronenburg

Design: Playing With Color and Form

Last week I talked about executing a design inspiration -- turning vision into knitting -- and considered making a sweater or a shawl using color, texture, or a combination of both. This week I'm going to speculate about using the design elements in different, possibly more creative, ways.

By: Adelle Tilton

Floorcloths: Art to Walk On

Floorcloths are easy-to-make and very rewarding. Why not have a go?

By: Marion

RECHARGING YOUR BATTERIES-1

How's your Spring Fever? To many folks, Spring fever means the Adrenalin flows faster and the desire to clean and organize runs rampant. It's time to take a break from the everyday business of crafts and recharge your batteries.

By: Cheryl Lewis

How to Buy New Albums and Eat For Cheap

Eating Top Ramen, While You Eat Shrimp..

By: Steve Juon

Taff Thatch

I know that some people who visit this page won't know who delirious? are. To dissolve that confusion I am doing a five part series on the band. The first article is on: Jon Thatcher.

By: Jason Ewert

Want to go backstage at the Grammy's?

If you missed the Grammy Awards, here is an extented list of 152 topics of backstage action. There are Interviews, FashionWear, Chat Room with the artists. You can also listen to music, see videos. Find out why Madonna select that dress. Enjoy. And don't forget to click on one of my articles and vote for House Record Reviews. Enjoy! Love is the Message

By: D.J. Rene Hewitt

Coaching Fair

Coaches who play favorites in favor of winning.

By: Sue Poremba

Romantic Proposals: Contest

contest of romantic proposals

By: Michele KayD

Women's History Month: Erma Bombeck

A celebration in honor of Erma Bombeck

By: Dawn Friedman

Congress Acts on Satellite TV

Congress Tries to Weigh In On Satellite Debate

By: Bryan Johnson

Where Do We Go From Here?

Recent events in the Middle East.

By: lawhawk

Environment News Services Scores a Hit

Environment News Service at Lycos scores five stars for putting up a comprehensive news site that offers environment junkies a wide range of activities in addition to pure news. You can personalize your site for your zip code and get all kinds of automated information feed and a wealth of environmental information resources.

By: Kenneth Friedman

The Fungi are at it Again

The fungi are killing sea fans and banana plants!

By: Neal Rolfe Chamberlain

How a Hard Disk Works

This article is a simple guide as to how a hard disk works

By: Chris Cruickshank

Edouard Manet, Part 1

Part one of a two part article on Edouard Manet

By: Nick Burton

Esperanto poetry in translation

Several original Esperanto poems with English language translations.

By: David Poulson

The Fullbright Program

Details the Fullbright Program.

By: Shauna Zamarripa

My Salute to Women's History Month

March is Women’s History Month, and with that in mind, I think it’s important for us as women to remember where we came from, especially all the time we have spent in the almighty kitchen creating meals that our families love to remember, as well as those they would rather forget.

By: Marna Gatlin

Preparing for the New Season: Part Two

Equipment check: pressure canners, pressure cookers, and water bath canners.

By: Pier Jones

Sachertorte

The most famous Viennese cake.

By: James Dixon

Water, Water, Part 2.

Part II: Water Conservation

By: Bob Ewing

STEVE LACEY'S GENEALOGY GATEWAY TO THE WEB

help in finding the genealogical information you need

By: Christine Sievers

Titanic: The Dream Comes Alive

The Titanic Story continues as it's builders design and build new wonder ships to ply the North Atlantice sealanes

By: Neal West

Islam and the Media

Discussion of the media's role in unfairly representing Islam as a religion that promotes terrorism.

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Seminars in Psychological Astrology

Looking to understand the inner workings of the mind and emotions with astrology? Or just looking to have a greater understanding of yourself? Here is a series of books to help you on your journey.

By: Nancy Leigh Jobes

Juan Samaranch; part 2

part 2

By: John Seeley

Taxidermists - How to learn and get promotion.

Taxidermists, where to go to learn.

By: Francis VandeBoom

The Dreaded PF!!

PF or Plantar Fasciitis

By: Lynn Seely

Arrest That BERRY? Hollies, Part Two

Hollies-wonderful with or without the berries..

By: Emily Levitt

Fireflies/Lightning Bugs

Fireflies are one of America's greatest insects. They are the most beneficial insects around. Not only are they fun to watch, but they are excellent predators to control caterpillars, slugs, and such.

By: Carla Goodloe

Gardening With Native Wild Flowers

Gardening with Native Wild Flowers is a review of a book by the same title.

By: Diana Pederson

Green Gardens

Many people think of green gardens as being a bit unusual, but they are really very traditional.

By: Kirk Johnson

Mesclun Primer

Salads that are a delectable combination of sweet crunchiness and tangy bite can start in your own backyard or sunny windowsill. Find out about mesclun and get your own salads started.

By: Susan Ward

Sanctuary in the Works for South Pacific Humpbacks

Scientists from around the world met in New Zealand last week to discuss the feasibility of creating a sanctuary for humpback whales in the South Pacific. Here's why.

By: Matt Villano

Shamrocks - Growing Oxalis

How to grow Shamrocks and Oxalis plants indoors and out. Shamrock history and origins. Part of the Suite101 St. Patricks Day Event

By: Jojo Sigurgeirson

Should You Get a Rat for a Pet?

Thinking of getting a rat? Here are a few points to ponder before you get in too deep!

By: Karen Yang

Simplicity in Herb Garden Design

In the center of a wildly flowering and fragrant herb garden, an inward focus on serenity and classic design.

By: Barbara M. Martin

Species Rhododendrons

A look at some of the species rhododendrons.

By: Jojo Sigurgeirson

That Picture Perfect Garden

Spring fever causes spring forgetfulness which leads to summer strangulation in the garden.

By: Carol Wallace

The Lure of Cuteness

This article talks about the lure of a cute bird.

By: Veronica Armstrong

Weeds In Your Lawn: Stop Lamenting and Start Preventing

Preventing lawn weeds now will save you time and effort later.

By: Georgeann Hall

Yes In My Backyard!

Promoting the backyard habitat concept is more important than ever as development increasingly displaces natural habitats.

By: Murdo Morrison

Book Review - A Cavern of Black Ice by J.V. Jones

This is a book review of the new book by J.V. Jones.

By: Debbie Ledesma

Celtic Knotwork

"They built no cities, founded no empires and never developed a written language; their legacy to us has been fragmentary..." but they left to the world an art form of beauty--Celtic Knotwork.

By: Larry Low

Oisin and Saint Patrick

What connection does the celtic mythical figure Oisin have to Ireland's patron saint, Saint Patrick? Find out in this article.

By: Wayne Kreger

Review of Uncanny X-men #367

Review of Uncanny X-men #367. The plot in brief: The Acolytes and the X-Men tussle in the aftermath of Magneto's world-wide EMP pulse. Magneto strives to maitain planetary magnetic balance while distracted by Astra and Joseph.

By: Robert Smithers

American Records Fall; Devers Stands Tall

The Golden Spike Tour culminated last Saturday in Atlanta at the U.S. Indoor Track and Field Championships where Gail Devers continued her stellar comeback and Americans set new U.S. marks in the 200 meters and the pole vault.

By: Susan Wessling

About Leicester and Leicestershire

A brief look at Leicestershire's location, it's past, it's present and it's crowning achievements. Glance into a sadistic past and then step into the present day. You'll be surprised!

By: Elizabeth Batt

Celebrate with the Irish on St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick’s Day s a uniquely Irish holiday, yet it is celebrated in more countries around the globe than any other day.

By: Roxanne Nelson

The Caribbean: A Cure for the Ho-Hum Hiker’s Blues (Part 1)

Have your hiking haunts become ho-hum? Are your typical trails becoming tired and tedious? Then it’s time for a change of pace and scenery. With an endless supply of unique terrain, the Caribbean is the perfect elixer for a cast of the ho-hum hiker's blues. (Part 1 of 2)

By: Linda Armstrong

Finding the Right Bargain: Part 2

This is part two in a series of three articles devoted to organization. This article focuses on inexpensive places to find organizing equipment. Maybe even one or two you haven't thought of.

By: Anna Morvee

Writer's Software Companion

Review of Writer's Software Companion, a tool for fiction writers that aids in plotting, characterization and problem-solving.

By: Deb Jones