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Aug 12, 2000

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Film & TV

Democratic Convention Takes Center Stage

The Deomoratic Convention takes center stage, but we also offer viewing choices for those uninterested in politics. Our This Week in Television History feature examines Baby, I'm Back.

By: F. Colin Kingston

Spiritual Kung Fu (1978)

Jackie Chan stars in Spiritual Kung Fu, a strong early effort that boasts an extremely impressive weapons fighting sequence.

By: Jonathan L. Bowen

History

Beginning Genealogy

New to genealogy? Lost? Here are my basic tips and some excellent links to learn.

By: Christine Sievers

NORMA SKLAREK: The First African American Woman Architect

A profile of Norma Sklarek, the first African American woman to become a licensed architect and the first African American woman to be named a Fellow by the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

By: Maisah B. Robinson, Ph.D.

The First Americans

Where did the first native Americans come from? How did they get there? This article explores the scientific and scholarly evidence about the first arrivals of native humankind to the Americas, and how they developed unique cultures that became the tribes we know of in history, and today.

By: Kathy O'Halleran

Mind & Soul

Acute and Forensic Environments - Conclussion

The conclusion of an acute vs. forensic environment comparison. This week: The use of varied definitions of mental disorder are examined.

By: Michael Decaire

Plants & Animals

FALL FLIGHT UPDATE

What effect is the unusual weather having on record high numbers of migrating ducks and geese? Waterfowl enthusiast all over North America are awaiting the largest flight of ducks in 50 years.

By: Fred J. Kane

Sports

Venus Williams, thrilling 'em and killing 'em

Winning Wimbledon wasn't enough to stop Venus annihilating her opponents. Venus Williams has won two titles in as many weeks, taking the Bank of the West Classic in Stanford over Davenport and the Acura Classic in San Diego over Seles. The question is whether she can sustain this level up to the US Open. The bigger question is whether she can sustain this level to dominate the tour.

By: Michael Cecilio

Health & Wellness

Mother's age increases risk for juvenile diabetes?

BBC reports researchers findings that children born to older women have an increased risk for juvenile diabetes.

By: Angela Lantzy

Therapists Speak out on Healing

Article discusses topic of what helps in healing from ritual abuse, from the perspective of therapists in the field. *Important note: this article is not meant to be therapy, and only offers general opinions*

Home & Style

The Layette cont.

We begin with the knitted vest and powdering the other end.

By: Esmerelda Jones

Outdoor & Recreation

Some Things Are Still The Same.

running, attitudes to adversity

TAILWATERS AND TIDEWATERS BEAT SUMMER BLAHS: PART TWO TIDEWATER

Consider Tidewater for summer action

By: Louis Bignami

Science & Nature

MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR MEDICINE ADVANCES = ETERNAL YOUTH?

For centuries man has known that, beyond broken bones, the human body cannot be repaired. That is because there are no spare parts, and the body's defense system rejects any type of tissue not recognized as its own. Will animal organs be used to repair the human body?

By: Juan C. Mendible

Technology

Introduction to Modems

What are modems? What are their types according to Architecture and Connection? Find here...

By: Muhammad Ahsan

Introduction to VBScript

A topic covers the VB script application for WWW-design. It includes technical information; step-to-step guide on using VB script for DHTML, advanced VB script applications that use Microsoft ActiveX Controls, Automation servers, and Java applets; useful links and recommended literature.

By: Maxim Karetnikov

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