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Jun 11, 1999

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Business & Finance

Kawasaki Open Komono - Revvving Up Your Start UPPPP!

Guy Kawasaki's Start Up Tips - Growing Your Enterprise

By: Stuart Bourhill

Mailing High and Low

Two top Email clients - one get 5 Top Shiny Planets, and the other 5 Top Lustrous Starfish. Want to know the top email clients - then welcome in...

By: Arnvid Aakre

They're From the Government & They're Here to Help

Better living through law enforcement

By: Dale Hartley

What can be done?

I firmly believe that there is not a great deal that "can be done" in terms of preventing these random school shootings. According to University of Colorado Professor Del Elliott a student has a "one in ten million chance of getting killed in a school shooting."

By: Beth Skinner

Education & Career

Kalman Kalocsay (conclusion)

The importance of translation to the development of Esperanto.

By: David Poulson

Review of State Programs, North Carolina

Description of services offered for students in North Carolina as detailed by CFI

By: Shauna Zamarripa

Film & TV

Claudia Chistian comes to New Zealand

Meeting Claudia Chistian

Sci-Fi TV News Watch

Sci-Fi TV News Update and Trivia Question and Answer.

By: Tanya M. Blakeley

Scoop for the Week of June 11th

Jim Carrey takes the popcorn. Ted and Jane not Ted and Jane. Feuds, lawsuits and million dollar investigations. Grab a spoon and dip into this week's Celebrity Scoop!

By: Apryl Duncan

The 50 Greatest Moments in Academy Awards History

Everyone is making best of the century lists, so why not the Oscars? This week, a preview of the five-part series of articles to come ... the unveiling of the 50 Greatest Oscar Moments of the 20th Century!

By: Nicholas Moreau

Tips for Beating Summer Rerun Blahs

Tips for beating the rerun blahs for summer.

By: F. Colin Kingston

Wake Up, It's Groundhog Day!

Groundhog Day is more than a movie about a holiday, it is a movie about a man. Bill Murray plays the man who goes from selfish to selfless in the same day.

By: Candice Livingston

WILD ABOUT HARRY

In honor of Summer, I've decided to introduce to a less academic and more creative focus here at American Lit. et al. With this objective in mind, here is another short story I wrote containing allusions to American pop culture. I sincerely hope that you find it worthwhile (as always, comments and suggestions are greatly appreciated).

By: Emily Woodward

Health & Wellness

Coping with Compulsive Overeating

The compulsive overeater, or binge-eater, finds themselves using food as an addictive substance. Just like some people abuse alcohol, drugs or gambling, the compulsive overeater abuses food.

By: Christina Alwan

Keeping our hearts healthy can add years to our lives.

By: Gina Dronenburg

Instilled Medications

Drugs placed directly into the bladder can reduce pain.

By: Lisa Griggs

Minerals, How Much Is Too Much?

What is the toxicity level in minerals?

By: Carol Parsons

Using Your Feet to Find Health

Foot Reflexology is a scientific technique that has been proven to have a definite effect on the functioning of all parts of the body. The late Dr. William F. Fitzgerald discovered this fact and brought it to the attention of the medical profession in 1913. Since then, this method of applying pressure and stroking to certain reflexes has grown to be more popular, although it still has quite a way to go. Whether you believe it will help or not, trying it doesn't cost a thing, you can do it yourself, and you just might be pleasantly surprised!

By: Kathern Welsh

Home & Style

Book review: Tipis & Yurts, Authentic Designs

A great book on how to sew your own circular dwelling.

Dyeing fiber and fabric to produce even color can be a bit tricky. Here are some hints to help produce nice even colors when you dye.

By: Lili Pintea-Reed

THE LIVING IS EASY - Part II

"Summertime and the living is easy." Summertime is great, but does that make living easier? No way. You can make your living a little easier for the rest of the year by preparing for it. Now is a slower time for many crafters; it's a good time to invest in your own personal development:

By: Cheryl Lewis

Music

Shopping for Reggae CDs

Where to shop for reggae CDs on the Web.

By: Ryan A. MacMichael

Success in the Charts

Delirious? have been successful in the charts both in the UK and North America. Here's my commentary on how d: have fared and reasons why they have or haven't done well.

By: Jason Ewert

Outdoor & Recreation

After a Run Refuel Fast

Conversations about Drinking Stream Water

By: John Seeley

Partners & Parents

It's Got to Be the Shoes

finding the right type of sneaker

By: Sue Poremba

Parental Advisory Warning

A discussion on musical tapes and CD's which carry Parental Advisory Warnings but are sold to children.

Your Crying Baby Needs You

Crying is Communicating

Politics & Society

Loan Guarantees For Steel, Oil and Gas

Senators scramble to pass loan guarantees for U.S. industries.

By: Bryan Johnson

Megawati Sukarnoputri

Megawati may be the next president of Indonesia. But she should make it a short honeymoon. There's a lot of work to be done.

By: Jason Gottlieb

Reading & Literature

Native American Comic Book Debuts

Comic Book Featuring Native Americans Announced in May Previews. Blue Corn Comics is pleased to announce PEACE PARTY, a bold new bimonthly comic to aims to depict Native American people as they are today. Prolific comic book story writer Paul Newman passes away.

By: Robert Smithers

No Ordinary Journey

Commentary about David Bryen's new book, The Man Loves the Wine She Serves Through Her Body.

Of Wharves and Curls Tales Do Make

Catherine Whipple, an unknown storyteller.

Patricia McKillip

This week's article is about Fantasy author Patricia McKillip.

By: Debbie Ledesma

The Goddess Bast

Come and worship the ancient Egyptian Cat Goddess Bast!

By: Wayne Kreger

Travel

History In The Making - Part One

A new landmark project is underway for the city of Leicester. Planned for the coming millenium, it is hoped this project will capture the interest of all.

By: Elizabeth Batt

Trinidad - A Naturalist's Dream!

Upon first mention of the island of Trinidad, steel drums and pan music spring to mind. However, this Southern Caribbean/South American beauty offers far more than crafted oil drums and Caribbean charm. Trinidad’s diverse topography and its mix of Caribbean and South American flora and fauna are a naturalist’s dream.

By: Linda Armstrong

Writing & Publishing

More scissors for a tangled Web

Three new search engines give the old standbys a run for their money.

By: Daryl Lease

The Plots Aren't Unlimited

Review of the book, Plots Unlimited, a resource for fiction writers who need help with plotting.

Food & Drink

Chicken Quesadillas

This is a easy dish or appetizer to make when entertaining friends. Ingredients can easily be altered to satisfy everyone's taste buds! Enjoy!

By: Amy Cordray

IS IT A SWEET POTATO OR A YAM?

Ways to cook Sweet Potatos and Yams and the difference between them.

By: Jerri Brooker

Let's Share with the Bears.

Part Two, The competition for food.

Recipe for Pickled Beets, and nutritional info on beets.

Potatoes- Meals for 50 Cents or Less

Use potatoes to make meals for less than 50 cents.

By: Shawn Price

Reviews from Santa Fe

The Culinary Vixen gives us her word on a few of Santa Fe's best restaurants.

By: Vickie McCorkendale

Who Needs Breakfast?

Who needs breakfast? YOU do! Read what happens to Misty when she decides she doesn't need breakfast. Plus some great breakfast recipes.

By: Mary M. Alward

History

Premonitions of the Titanic disaster?

Was the Titanic sinking foreseen by psychic powers?

The Flamboyant Daniel Sickles

A pre-war biography and battle critique of one of the most controversial and political figures of the Civil War.

By: Michael J. Swogger

THE US CENSUS PART IV: VARIABLES

how census schedules vary

By: Christine Sievers

Mind & Soul

August 11, 1999 - Making Astrological and Cultural History

An astrological look at prophesy and a solar eclipse in the Fixed Grand cross.

By: Nancy Leigh Jobes

An introduction to henna and its historical roots, use, as well as its current popularity in the United States.

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Luther and Baptism

A piece someone sent me, dated from 1523, of a baptismal service which Luther translated into German and modified. It does indeed have the exorcism in it. This would have been written six years after the 95 Thesis (31 October 1517). While it seems long for a baptism, remember that baptsims were often done outside the church service proper. Luther speaks not of making a joke of the exorcism, but that those attending the baptism be mindful of the serious nature of sin. Luther also says, in his explanation, that many of the external elements could be left out, but he retained them for the sake of weak consciences. Maybe today it would be better to leave the exorcism OUT for the same reason. Do those who reinstate the exorcism also apply the mud and spittle? One should note the context of Luther when he did something, and often his reason. Sometimes it wasn't a Scriptural reason, but a matter of exercising Christian freedom and avoiding offense.

By: John L. Hoh, Jr.

Plants & Animals

Crassula--Succulent Plants

Interview with Norma Lewis, a collector of Crassula succulent plants.

By: Diana Pederson

Deer-Resistant Perennials Part 3

Outlines deer-resistant perennials for sun, and loads of links on the deer-resistance topic.

By: Jojo Sigurgeirson

Garden Party Planner: Start Here

Party! Party! Party! Summer is garden party season. This first of a three part series offers many cheerful must-do hints and tips on planning a successful garden party from the pre-party schedule to suggested themes, recipes, entertainment and table topics. Some you will find useful, some undoubtedly the opposite, but all well worth a gander for all wannabe (or gottabe) hosts and hostesses.

By: Barbara M. Martin

Healthy Bonsai From The Ground, Up

A brief summary on the proper soil mixes for healthy bonsai

By: David J. Bockman

June Movie Review

A review of the movie, A Rat's Tale.

Oh Mirror on my Gazing Ball: What's the Tackiest of Them All?

Tacky, of course, is in the mind of the beholder - and here is a piece of my mind on what's tacky, what's not - and what is tacky only depending on what you do with it. My Tacky Top Ten - right here.

By: Carol Wallace

Peachtree Borer

The peachtree borer can lessen production in your peach orchards. If you are in the Pacific NW or East of the Rockies, this information is vital for peachtree survival.

By: Carla Goodloe

Pompeian Yard Art

Art in the most elegant gardens of Pompeii and Herculaneum.

By: Kirk Johnson

The Parrotlet Father

This article talkes about my parrotlet Murphee and his life as a father.

By: Veronica Armstrong

Science & Nature

Black Holes --- Our Silent Friends

black holes are defined; and some formation scenarios are discussed

By: Wesley Colley

Bug Zappers Can Spread Microbes

It may be fun to watch those pesky mosquitoes and flies sizzle. However, when those insects are zapped they may be spreading infectious organisms all around.

By: Neal Rolfe Chamberlain

Remanufacturing

In addition to recycling, we now also have a growing business called remanufacturing. This is an alternative for reusing products in which products are taken back whole for cleaning, fixing, refilling and resale. Think of this as breathing life back into products-parts or components of machines, machines themselves, and numerous products that don't have to be melted down, shredded, boiled or otherwise disintegrated to be reused.

By: Kenneth Friedman

The Development of Flight

Humans have dreamed about flight for centuries, but only acheived it recently. Four other groups of animals have been flying for millions of years.

By: Beverly Eschberger

Technology

*EARLY EDITION* Computer Security Weekly, June 14, 1999

June 14, 1999: This week's events in computer security, both on and off the net.

By: Robert Slade

Chemistry in the Fast Lane

This piece describes, in general terms, one of the more common applications of parallel computing techniques to chemistry simulation research. In addition, several URL's are provided which include vivid examples of the power of parallelism for computational chemists.

By: Adam Hughes

IE 5.0 - What's in it for you?

A simple review of the benefits of IE 5.0

By: Chris Cruickshank

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