Topic 40 of 92: Geo in the News
Fri, Sep 15, 2000 (12:51) |
Marcia (MarciaH)
Current events which make the newspapers which are not covered by the other topics.
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Topic 40 of 92 [Geo]: Geo in the News
Response 1 of 155: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Sep 15, 2000 (12:54) * 60 lines
This is a good report on the fuel protests here. Most garages remain closed today, the odd one or two that have managed to obtain petrol run out very fast and are supplying only essential services with police monitoring. Supermarket shelves are emptying .... Think of Hannah trying to get home today by public transport from the depths of the Cotswolds. We will take her back to the accountancy college on Sunday a pubic transport of likely to be very limited then. (Maggie, thanks again!)
Visit original page at LineOne:
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WE DID IT: Protesters claiming victory despite oil tankers leaving a plant in Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, yesterday
A disaster Blair should have seen as it thundered closer
BY PATRICK O'FLYNN
CHIEF POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT
WHEN Transport Minister Gus MacDonald was pressed last Friday about disquiet over fuel prices, he felt able to offer a light-hearted response.
Although farmers and truckers had blockaded an oil refinery in Cheshire the night before, he was confident that would prove a temporary aberration.
Challenged about the possibility of Britain following the French example, he dismissed the idea, joking that "dump the pump" day in August had received a "very British response".
But "dump the pump" flopped because it tried to cut the insatiable demand for petrol. This week campaigners had the much more potent idea of cutting the supply.
Fewer than 2,000 protesters were needed to blockade a few dozen key installations and bring Britain to a halt. The protesters found key groups were on their side. Oil company bosses did not seem keen to force tanker drivers to cross relatively token picket lines.
The tanker drivers - many of them former hauliers - were largely in agreement with the protesters. Police, too, seemed unwilling to impose themselves on demonstrators who were often given free rein to obstruct refinery gates. Most importantly, the public overwhelmingly backed the protest. While individual motorists had been apathetic towards "dump the pump" in August, here was a dramatic demonstration that they could actually contribute towards by embracing the pump and buying fuel.
The public have seen little evidence of either violence or intimidation on the picket lines and the mild September weather has reduced their need for fuel. To many the lack of petrol has simply provided an excuse for a day off work.
But another, more political force was also at work. Last week did not show Tony Blair's administration in its best light. The downfall of Mo Mowlam brought tales of poisonous egos. The Dome fiasco was a cause of public fury. Lumbered with a pathetic official opposition, perhaps the public was in the mood to teach Blair a lesson itself.
Although the fuel crisis came close to disaster, it hasn't done so yet. We are near the edge of the cliff but there are signs the demonstrators are cute enough not to throw us on to the rocks below. In the meantime, many people have enjoyed the spectacle of the Prime Minister squirming. It is a lesson from the governed to the Government.
So why did petrol spark this uprising? One reason successive Governments have piled duty on petrol is that they believed it was a relatively invisible way of raising revenue.
High fuel duties also have the virtue of taxing pollution rather than work. But this ignores the fact that for millions of Britons, driving remains the only practical way of getting around.
Throw in crude oil price rises and soaring insurance premiums - in part due to another stealth tax - and it is easy to understand why "Mondeo man" has reached the end of his tether.
Since 1996 the price of petrol has soared 48 per cent. Yet ministers assumed motorists would continue to tolerate being treated as cash cows. By Monday night, Mr Blair was on the case. Four days after news of the first blockade, emergency powers had been invoked. In Whitehall, that is a lightning response.
Shockingly, it was not fast enough. Modern businesses do not tie up working capital in stock. They have developed delivery systems which get goods to the shelves "just in time". Normally this cuts out waste. But it leaves retailers hugely vulnerable.
In part, ministers failed to pick up on rising resentment as they are insulated from ordinary life. All week they are zoomed around in chauffeur-driven cars. At weekends they have free flights and train tickets to get to constituencies. For those who drive, a generous mileage rate more than covers the cost.
So when the barricades went up they were as non-plussed as Marie Antoinette in the French Revolution. So much to learn and so little time.
Countdown to a trauma that kept growing each day
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8: Farmers and lorry drivers set up blockades at Stanlow, in Cheshire, and Hemel Hempstead, in Herts. Truckers brought the A1M to a standstill near Newcastle.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9: The Daily Express says in a front-page report: "Demonstrators threatened to bring the entire country to a halt within days." Government response: None, apart from Scottish Secretary John Reid attempting to explain the price of petrol.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10: SAS rescue of hostage British troops in Sierra Leone dominates the news agenda. Government contingency planning for petrol crisis: Invisible.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11: The Prime Minister embarks on two-day tour of Humberside and the North. No. 10 spokesman derides the impact of blockades as "isolated problems". Tankers have stopped moving and petrol stations across the country are besieged. Rumours of an emergency Privy Council meeting at Balmoral - it had already been held. Government action to enforce deliveries of petrol: None.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12: The Prime Minister heads back to London for crisis meetings with ministers and to talk by telephone to oil company bosses. Mr Blair calls a press conference to announce: "Everything is now in place to get the tankers moving ... we hope in the next 24 hours to have the situation on the way back to normal." Direct Government action to ensure fuel deliveries: None.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13: Just 24 hours later, after meeting oil company bosses face-to-face in Downing Street, Mr Blair is telling another press conference that lives and jobs are at risk. The use of troops is not ruled out. Government action to ensure fuel deliveries: On a wing and a prayer.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14: The protesters sense victory and begin to pull back. The Prime Minister recognises that they have a "sincerely held grievance".
Tankers roll but crisis will get worse before it gets better
BY ADRIAN LEE PETROL tankers began rolling yesterday but Britain could suffer the fall-out from the fuel blockade for at least another fortnight.
The nation was warned that the crisis would get worse before it got better as oil companies struggle to clear a massive backlog of deliveries - 400 million litres will have to reach the pumps.
Food shortages are inevitable, bus services will be cut and postal deliveries will be slashed, though predictions about how long it will take to restore supplies vary from a few days to four weeks.
Priority will be given to vehicles belonging to emergency services and health workers.
Police will stand by at filling stations to ensure fair play.
The RAC said it could take up to 30 days before all dry garages are restocked but the Petrol Retailers' Association, which represents many of the 12,500 sellers, gave a more optimistic estimate of two weeks.
Other sources indicated 300 petrol stations would be supplied by this morning and oil companies said at least 20 per cent of the national network will be restored in 48 hours.
It is thought there will be wide regional variations. Drivers may be forced to seek out filling stations where fuel is available and join long queues.
Shell said its drivers would work overtime but two weeks was "not an unrealistic target" for all petrol stations to be open again.
Food shortages are expected to last into the middle of next week, partly because of panic buying.
Sainsbury said that demand for food was at pre-Christmas levels.
In Wales - one of the worst-hit areas - families were warned to prepare for the worst and to conserve both fuel and food.
The Post Office is cancelling Sunday collections and guarantees only one delivery a day. In rural areas, deliveries may be made on alternate days.
Hospitals, forced to cancel some operations, expect to be back to normal by Tuesday.
Schools could be closed next week. In Wakefield, Yorks, some schools may be closed until Wednesday and in Wigan they are likely to shut next week.
Rail services could be hit early next week, too. There is plenty of fuel for trains but staff may not be able to reach work. Bosses of London's buses warned of service cuts from tomorrow.
© Express Newspapers, 2000
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Response 2 of 155: Maggie (sociolingo) * Sat, Sep 16, 2000 (12:07) * 46 lines
Saturday September 16 11:29 AM ET
European Fuel Protests Wane, Britain Recovers
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/htx/nm/20000916/wl/energy_europe_dc_28.html
By Clifford Coonan
BERLIN (Reuters) - The wave of fuel price anger sweeping through Europe slowed Saturday but sporadic protests continued in Germany and Sweden.
Swedish demonstrators blocked a ferry terminal and more disruptive action was planned for Monday in Norway.
In Britain, fuel-starved motorists laid siege to petrol pumps as supplies started trickling back to filling stations after a week of paralyzing protests.
Businesses across Europe counted the cost of a week of chaos which caused huge traffic disruption and badly shook several governments.
Britain's Institute of Directors said UK companies could face a $1.41 billion bill, with hotel, manufacturing and transport businesses particularly hard hit by lost output and lay-offs.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair refused to bow to demands for a cut in fuel taxes but a newspaper poll Saturday showed widespread criticism of his handling of the crisis.
German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder has been similarly steadfast and his Social Democratic Party reiterated its plans to raise energy taxes.
Saturday's protests in Germany focused on Schroeder's home town of Hanover, where some 150 trucks rumbled through the streets in a giant convoy, police reported.
Truckers also staged a symbolic motorway go-slow near Ulm in the state of Baden-Wuerttemberg.
Interior Minister Otto Schily warned Saturday he would have no hesitation in deploying police if the situation should escalate.
The Swedish protests centered on the western port of Helsingborg which runs ferries to the Danish port of Helsingor (Elsinore), north of Copenhagen, and is one of the main links between Sweden and the rest of Europe.
Heidi Bodensjo, a spokeswoman for the blockade, said the protesters were letting through trucks carrying perishable food or medicine, private cars and tourist buses, but were waving other trucks to one side.
Taking Stock
In Ireland, where thousands of lorries clogged major roads around five cities Friday, truckers met to consider their next step. They said they wanted more talks with the government but did not plan to continue their protests.
Dutch truckers were due to meet government officials after big protests in The Hague.
Finance Minister Gerrit Zalm, preparing next week's 2001 budget, said the government representatives would ``not come empty-handed,'' ANP news agency said Friday.
France and Italy have made concessions on fuel prices to stop the protests.
But British Chancellor (Finance Minister) Gordon Brown reiterated his rejection Saturday of any knee-jerk cut in fuel duties in response to the protests and said the public backed him.
However he said the government, which has set up a task force to avoid a repeat of the protests, was listening and would take a decision on fuel duties in the normal budget process.
Brown also repeated his call for more pressure on OPEC oil exporters to open their taps and bring down the price of world oil, which has soared to over $30 a barrel.
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Response 3 of 155: Maggie (sociolingo) * Mon, Sep 18, 2000 (08:35) * 60 lines
Cross post this elsewhere Marcia, if you think it fits better....
From Tony ....
Areas of Britain threatened by environmental problems
Sunday Times, Sept 17
Pollution, flooding and subsidence are blighting millions of homes. Sarah Toyne explains how to tell if you are affected
Is your home on environment blacklist?
Dampener: the Environment Agency says that today's extreme floods could become tomorrow's norm
A HOME on the river bank or by the sea may sound idyllic, but global warming is threatening many such properties with flooding. Millions of homes in Britain are being blighted by this and other environmental problems.
Finding out whether your home is at risk from flood or wind damage, is built on a polluted site, or lies in an area of high radon levels is becoming as important as checking whether the structure of the property is sound.
Owners of blighted homes are finding it increasingly difficult to obtain insurance. They may also have to pay to clean up pollution and even their health may be jeopardised.
However, the internet is making it easier than ever to check the environmental status of your home, and most surveyors should be able to commission a specialist search on your behalf.
If you buy a home now without checking, it may be difficult to sell in the future when such surveys become a routine part of buying a house.
Last week the Environment Agency held its second annual Flood Action week.
More than 5m people are now affected by the risk of flooding and 1.85m business and residential properties are blighted. Sir John Harman, chairman of the Environment Agency, says: "Flood risk is now a fact of life. Looking at recent history, floods are on average nearly twice as frequent as they were 100 years ago.
"A typical flood that may now happen on average once in 100 years could occur as frequently as every 10 or 20 years in future. In short, today's extreme floods could become tomorrow's norm."
The agency has written to 800,000 of the worst-affected homes and businesses. It has also set up Floodline (0845 9881188) where those affected can get advice on how to protect their homes. Alternatively, anyone online can visit its website at www.environment-agency.gov.uk/flood and get practical information.
One of the big problems, according to the agency, is that only 5% of the 1.85m properties that are at risk are adequately protected - many are either not insured or under-insured. According to the Association of British Insurers (ABI), the average claim for flood damage is £6,000. It admits that people living in high-risk flood areas are likely to pay higher premiums.
However, many may have problems obtaining cover at all as most insurers have bought sophisticated flood-risk data.The Environment Agency is calling on insurers to offer lower premiums to prudent homeowners who take precautions against flooding. It says that people who take steps such as moving electricity and gas meters upstairs, or mount electrical equipment such as televisions high on the wall should be rewarded.
It also believes insurance companies should provide a flood-only insurance option for homeowners, particularly those on low incomes who cannot afford comprehensive cover.
But flooding is just one of the many hazards that can affect your house price as well as your health and insurance premiums. There are 166,500 homes in Britain within a mile and a half of sites that are releasing substances that may cause cancer. More than 300 factories are releasing substances such as carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds, mercury and particulates.
Changes in legislation now mean that by law you must be told if your property is built on contaminated land. But for any other environmental risks it will depend on how thorough solicitors or surveyors have been when they did their searches.
If you live on contaminated land, you may be liable for the costs of cleaning up the problem if the original polluter cannot be found. One of the most harmful chemicals is radon, the second biggest cause of lung cancer in Britain. Some of the worst affected areas are in Plymouth, Swansea and Northampton (see map). However, in simple cases the problem can be solved by installing extractor fans in your home.
One in 50 properties suffers subsidence problems. There are almost 8,000 postcodes in Britain that are at risk from subsidence, with 295 at a very high risk. Areas with the largest potential number of homes with a high risk from subsidence include parts of Guildford, Southend-on-Sea, Preston and east London. Southend is also an area with a large proportion of homes at risk from landslides. Parts of Cardiff, Canterbury and Bristol have the same problem.
CONTACTS
www.abi.org
www.environmentagency.gov.uk/flood
www.fish4homes.co.uk
www.homecheck.co.uk
www.homesight.co.uk
www.upmystreet.com
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Response 4 of 155: Maggie (sociolingo) * Mon, Sep 18, 2000 (08:37) * 12 lines
How to do your own environmental check in Britain
The good news is that it is now much easier for homebuyers to carry out their own environmental checks. Homecheck (www.homecheck.co.uk) collates information about environmental hazards, such as air pollution, subsidence and proximity to landfill sites.
By simply inputting your postcode into the website, you can find out for free what the environmental risks are in your area. It will then rate your property according to a whole range of hazards. The site is proving popular - it has registered 2m searches since it was launched three months ago.
Brendan Doyle, chief executive of Homecheck, says: "Most housebuyers look at 10 properties but commission surveys on one. People can not only assess risks before they commit themselves to a contract but obtain a range of data, which may not be included in conventional searches."
By Christmas, Homecheck will offer an e-mail alert service that will notify you of new hazards, such as planning applications or landfill sites.
Anyone concerned about radon should contact the National Radiological Protection Board on 0800 614529 to arrange an assessment and advice about how to fix the problem.
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Response 5 of 155: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Sep 18, 2000 (21:14) * 1 lines
Wow!!! Maggie...great stuff right here!!! Mucho Mahalos for those scary posts!!!
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Response 6 of 155: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Sep 22, 2000 (20:25) * 19 lines
Maggie sent this wondering where to post it. I wonder about it, too...
Satellite technology is being used to assess
the prevalence of a parasitic worm which could
prove a threat to life.
A research team, based at the Liverpool
School of Tropical Medicine, used images taken
from space to work out exactly which parts of
a large tract of Africa were most likely to be
harbouring the worm, called Loa Loa.
Although human infestation by Loa Loa, or
eyeworm, can cause health problems, the
satellite mapping was needed because the
creature is impeding efforts to eradicate a
separate illness, called river blindness.
more... http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/health/newsid_936000/936163.stm
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Response 7 of 155: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Sep 22, 2000 (20:28) * 203 lines
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Topic 40 of 92 [Geo]: Geo in the News
Response 8 of 155: Maggie (sociolingo) * Sat, Sep 23, 2000 (03:22) * 3 lines
Good grief!!! now I'm brain dead after looking at that lot!!!!
The banners on Discovery channel are a pain when you only have a small laptop screen (and mine is 15") ....
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Response 9 of 155: Maggie (sociolingo) * Sat, Sep 23, 2000 (06:00) * 20 lines
Couldn't decide where to put this, so put it here, cross post Marcia if I got it wrong ...
Saturday, 23 September, 2000, 10:16 GMT 11:16 UK
African dust 'killing Caribbean coral'
Bacteria in the African dust damages the Sea Fan coral
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/sci/tech/newsid_938000/938670.stm
By Iain Haddow in Miami ,
Researchers in the United States say they suspect dust clouds which originate in North Africa could be to blame for a decline in the coral reefs in the Caribbean.
A team of scientists based in Florida found that bacteria contained in the dust was responsible for a sharp drop in one type of coral found in the region.
Global warming and pollution have long been thought to cause damage. Many factors are thought to be behind the gradual decline in coral reefs - the fragile underwater ecosystems which exist in warm-water coastal areas around the world. But drought in Africa is not traditionally one of them. That is until a team of researchers, led by Gene Shinn of the United States Geological Survey, began looking into the large dust clouds blown across the Atlantic Ocean from North Africa every year.
Bacteria
They have linked bacteria present in the dust to a sharp decline in a coral called the sea fan. One drop coincided with a year of extreme drought in the Sahel, which caused a large increase in the amount of dust arriving in the Caribbean. Hundreds of millions of tonnes of the dust particles are carried over the ocean every year, and Mr Shinn says the US space agency Nasa is now investigating to see whether the dust is causing respiratory problems in the Caribbean islands. "We've learned that there's a high incidence of asthma in the Caribbean, especially among children," Mr Shinn said. "That's the thrust of the Nasa-funded work - it's to see what's in the dust, to see if it could be causing some of the problems," he added. Mr Shinn says the findings could change the way scientists look at coral reef systems.
Until now, global warming and pollution were considered to be mainly responsible for the world's shrinking coral reefs. But just as acid rain was eventually shown to cause deforestation across whole continents, the dust particles in Africa could prove to be much more harmful than previously thought
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Response 10 of 155: Cheryl (CherylB) * Sat, Sep 23, 2000 (10:26) * 1 lines
A reef off Jamaica which is now considered pretty much dead, was said to have been doing well back in the 1970's. That wasn't that long ago, and entire coral reef killed in less that 30 years.
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Response 11 of 155: Maggie (sociolingo) * Sat, Sep 23, 2000 (10:41) * 1 lines
yes, it's SO sad to see. Coral which is living is so beautiful, and an amazing sight (although I have ever only seen it on TV I'm afraid), whilst patches of dead coral deaden the heart. It is not only the death of the coral but the reeflife that it supports that is of concern.
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Response 12 of 155: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Sep 25, 2000 (01:21) * 1 lines
We have thriving coral! I will give it your regards and so on as it slices my foot open (I do my snorkeling wearing old sneakers.) Just as the reef-eating starfish attracted attention and alarm several years ago, it was discovered that it was cyclical and it has not been an issue for years. Africa is not a new continent and the grit it has blown in the westerly direction is as old as the earth itself. I think it might be cyclical, as well, unless the people and animals have denuded the place so severely that nothing will ever hold the soil in place again. In that case, adaption will take over and new forms of life will replace what was there.
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Response 13 of 155: Maggie (sociolingo) * Mon, Sep 25, 2000 (02:46) * 1 lines
Yes, the denuding of West Africa in particular is a current concern ....desertification is creeping south at an alarming rate. I'm not convinced the 'problem' described above is cyclic as far as the African dust is concerned. As desertification increases, the dust storms have also increased which I think, in my ignorance, means that airborne and seaborn dust increases. Huge tracts of land in Northern Senegal for example are now deserts and infertile. The govt has acted to try and stem the loss of trees, but as there is very little other fuel, people will collect what they can in order to cook and survive.
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Response 14 of 155: Marcia (MarciaH) * Mon, Sep 25, 2000 (13:02) * 3 lines
This is going to pose a question no one wants to discuss, but someone must. You have been there, so I am asking you and all others who have opinions
The USA and other countries have been saving the starving of Africa since I can remember. I never stops. If we have succeeded in saving the children from starvation, they will mature and have more children which will exacerbate the problem. Ok, gang... moral dilemma. What do we do and where does it stop?!
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Response 15 of 155: Curious Wolfie (wolf) * Mon, Sep 25, 2000 (20:56) * 5 lines
well, no offense to our fellow africaans-but the US needs to feed its own children. and i know that sounds cruel. but, believe it or not, we do have a starvation issue in this country. it just doesn't get the publicity our "international causes" do.
i don't understand how we can send so much food abroad when our farmers lose their crops because of severe weather. where does it come from?
and then, how do people in saudi and the middle east survive when they are desertified as well? we know that they have desalienation plants and they are making efforts to take the desert back. this does cost lots of money. but it's worth it.
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Response 16 of 155: Cheryl (CherylB) * Tue, Sep 26, 2000 (17:15) * 3 lines
It is a very difficult issue to address. As Wolf noted there is a problem with malnutrition and hunger within the United States. The problem with international issues of starvation is that it is often exacerbated by other causes; sometimes even the outcome and/or device of something else. The famous famine in Ethiopa in the 1980's was part of policy of attrition carried out within the framework of that country's civil war.
I honestly don't know what can be done or when it will stop. The Earth does contain finite resources; it can only maintain a limited amount of all lifeforms, both plant and animal. There is a limit on how much population the Earth can sustain.
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Response 17 of 155: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Sep 28, 2000 (01:18) * 1 lines
Indeed! One day, God willing, someone will have learned a lesson from our misuse of our resources. And... breeding ourselves into oblivion!
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Response 18 of 155: Marcia (MarciaH) * Thu, Sep 28, 2000 (23:32) * 32 lines
This from Maggie - could fit anywhere, as she pointed out!
Thursday September 28 12:28 AM ET
Antarctic Study Paves Way for Search for Martians
LONDON (Reuters) - Experiments in Mars-like areas in Antarctica could provide clues about how best to
search for signs of life on the inhospitable red planet, U.S. scientists said on Wednesday.
Scientists from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) found that mysteriously high salt concentrations in
the exposed soils of Antarctica's Dry Valleys -- areas perennially devoid of snow and ice cover -- were due to
sulfur-emitting marine algae.
In a discovery important for Martian exploration, the scientists also found that digging more deeply into the soil of
the Dry Valleys yielded higher concentrations of biologically produced sulfates.
This might be because these sulfates migrate down through the soil, the scientists said in the science journal
Nature.
``What this tells us is that when we go to Mars to retrieve soil samples, we're going to have to go below the
surface to retrieve samples, because these sulfates may migrate,'' Mark Thiemens, dean of UCSD's division of
physical sciences, said in a statement.
``By studying the soil of the Dry Valleys, you really have a good glimpse of what can happen on Mars. The
conditions of the Dry Valleys are about as close as you're going to get to the conditions on Mars,'' he added.
A spokesman for the National Science Foundation, which part funded the UCSD study, said the research would
prove invaluable.
``It is very important in helping us to design experiments for spacecraft that may one day visit other planets,'' said
Scott Borg, who manages the NSF's Antarctic geology and geophysics program.
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Response 19 of 155: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Sep 29, 2000 (13:15) * 177 lines
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Response 20 of 155: Maggie (sociolingo) * Fri, Sep 29, 2000 (18:20) * 1 lines
Whew!!! this is so much stuff my head's spinning .. Will look later when it is not 12.30 am and I am so tired ... Good stuff! HUGS
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Response 21 of 155: Cheryl (CherylB) * Mon, Oct 2, 2000 (13:36) * 1 lines
If you're going to ever physically hang out with the gorillas, you should make sure that you're in good health. Gorillas can catch just about any diseases humans carry.
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Response 22 of 155: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Oct 6, 2000 (21:12) * 28 lines
This isn't really Geo but trather of world importance. I have seen the Enigma Machine and it is a world treasure, Indeed!
Museum to Pay Ransom for Nazi Decoder
LONDON (Reuters) - A former British spy center said on
Thursday it plans to pay a ransom of 25,000 pounds ($36,300) to
recover a stolen Enigma coding machine used by the Nazis.
The author of the ransom note, who claims to be acting on
behalf of someone who innocently bought the rare
typewriter-like device, has threatened to destroy the Enigma
unless the money is paid by midnight on Friday.
``It strikes us that this is the best chance of getting it
back,'' Christine Large, director of the trust that runs the
once top-secret Bletchley Park estate as a museum, told
Reuters.
``It would be historical vandalism if this machine is
destroyed.''
Police and Bletchley Park officials believe the note is
genuine because the author, who has written other letters about
the Enigma, used a designated codeword. Police hope the author
will contact them directly to arrange details of the swap.
The Enigma, one of only three in the world, was lifted from
a display cabinet in April during an open day at the estate
northwest of London -- code-named ``Station X'' during World War
Two -- where the Nazi code was broken.
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Response 23 of 155: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Oct 20, 2000 (19:06) * 169 lines
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HALLOWEEN CENTRAL: YOUR FEARS ARE REAL
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Confessions of a Chocolate Gourmet
Meet Joan Steuer, who is to chocolate what a somalier is to fine wine (but without the attitude). She may be able to shed some light on why you can't seem to leave your Halloween candy alone.
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Check Out a Goblin Shark
They're rarely seen, but with a name like this, how could we leave these creatures out of our Halloween fun?
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FREE Clip Art!
There are enough things to be afraid of at this time of year without fear of that big report due or Halloween card you promised to make. Use our FREE animations and clip art to spice up your presentation.
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Bring the Greatest Dinosaur Video Home!
It's the ultimate journey back in time! State-of-the-art digital effects and animatronics combine to form the living, breathing images that put you in the scene of a virtual lost world in Discovery Channel's "Walking with Dinosaurs." Visit the Discovery Store and secure your own copy of the original BBC version today!
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ARE YOU BEING SPIED ON?
Inside the CIA
Created as a reaction to the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, the Central Intelligence Agency is more secretive than Tony Soprano's psychiatrist. Until now, that is. Follow the organization's timeline and get a rare glimpse at its inner workings.
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Want to Buy a Satellite Photo?
What is your neighbor building behind that fence? You just may be able to find out from space, now that a private company is in the long-range surveillance business.
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Could That Housefly Be a Spy?
The science of building small is called nanotechnology, and it may lead to espionage methods that James Bond could only have dreamed about.
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Cyberspies
Some of those on your trail have good intentions and some do not. Either way, anyone on the Internet should be aware of the ways a Web surfer can be tracked and traced.
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GREAT ESCAPES TO FREEDOM
From slavery to the Iron Curtain, there are always forces that seek to corral the human spirit. Prepare to be inspired by stories of men's and women's incredible instinct for freedom.
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GET INTERACTIVE ... DEFEAT THE BERLIN WALL
Hundreds of people defied intimidating odds to escape East Berlin between 1961 and 1989. To get an idea of what they were up against, try our simulation and see if you can beat the Wall.
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Can You Solve the Riddle of the Sphinx?
Answer the Sphinx's three riddles and you're on your way. (And we never thought we'd say this, but if you're stuck you can always get a hint from the donkey.)
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Watch a Baby Grow!
You went through it yourself, of course, but your womb memories are probably fuzzy at best. So here's your chance to relive those carefree days when Mom took care of your every need.
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Build a Roller Coaster
We've come up with a relatively harmless way to vent that sadistic streak in all of us. See if you can create a terrifying roller coaster experience!
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Planet Earth: You're in Charge
Turn the temperature up or down. Tilt the axis or adjust the rotation. Then see what your fine tuning has wrought!
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Play Mummy Match Game
They're faces that only a mummy could love. See how much you know about your tightly wrapped ancestors who have been hanging out in tombs, bogs or frozen caves for centuries.
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Explore Christopher Lowell's House
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Save a Sea Turtle
As soon as leatherback turtle hatchlings hit the ground, they're in mortal danger. See if you can navigate the treacherous beach and find the peace and quiet of the sea.
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YOUR PET ANSWERS ARE IN!
Questions poured in, and now companion-animal expert Dr. Alan M. Beck has answered. Stop by, because we're posting his nuggets of knowledge all this week.
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What's Going On Inside Your Cat's Head?
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You Can Be Judge Wapner
Here online, his Animal Court is always in session ... and you can vote on some of his actual cases.
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Own "Pet Love," the Video
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Crikey! You're Favorite Crocodile Hunter Videos Are Here!
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HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED ...
Why asparagus makes your pee stink?
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What time it is EXACTLY?
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Why people aren't afraid of the right things?
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What's the smallest living thing?
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Why baseballs MUST be sewn by hand?
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THE HEALTH CARE PRESIDENT: TAKE THE DISCOVERY HEALTH POLL
Who's the Healthy Choice?
How much does health care factor into whom you'll vote for in this election? Find out what your fellow Americans think and take our 10-question poll.
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What Scares You?
Phobias are more common than you think. Learn how to overcome yours. Watch "Things That Go Bump" on Discovery Health Channel.
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Preventing Breast Cancer
From tangerines to tamoxifen, learn about the power of prevention during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Get the facts about breast cancer risk and what you can do about it.
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EVERYBODY TALKS ABOUT THE WEATHER ...
Death by Drought
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Radical Winds
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Avalanche!
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Why Is Snow White?
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Topic 40 of 92 [Geo]: Geo in the News
Response 24 of 155: MarkG (MarkG) * Wed, Oct 25, 2000 (07:29) * 3 lines
Further to the Enigma Machine story above, the machine was returned anonymously to a famous TV presenter last week, presumably implying that the ransom has been paid. Jeremy Paxman said: "I have no idea why it was sent to me. As far as I know, I don't have a reputation as a receiver of stolen property."
3 of the 4 code-wheels (all of which are crucial to make the machine work) are still missing.
Topic 40 of 92 [Geo]: Geo in the News
Response 25 of 155: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Oct 25, 2000 (13:14) * 1 lines
Oh dear! Thanks for updating us, Mark!
Topic 40 of 92 [Geo]: Geo in the News
Response 26 of 155: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Oct 27, 2000 (15:28) * 236 lines
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SEND FREE HALLOWEEN E-CARDS!
Nothing says "I'm thinking of you" like a good, old-fashioned scare.
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Go on a Haunted Holiday
We all have our share of vacation horror stories. Well, take a look at a few destinations that are MEANT to be scary.
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Bloodsuckers: The Live Webcast
A moth that drinks blood? A vampire finch? Check them out on Discovery Channel's "Bloodsuckers," Sunday at 9 p.m. ET/PT, then stop by here for the live Webcast with folks you saw on the show.
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Kangaroo Terrorizes London
Golfers and early morning dog-walkers have been losing that famous British cool at the sight of a six-foot marsupial intruder.
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Chill Out!
Enough of the scary stuff. Now you need to kick back a little. Find a wide selection of relaxation products at the Discovery Store. From fountains and zen gardens to yoga and chi videos, you're sure to find that perfect gift ... or treat yourself!
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DISCOVERY KIDS WELCOMES YUCKY.COM!
The coolest kids site on the Internet is here. Meet Wendell, the ace worm reporter, and Dora, his human sidekick, and discover everything you'd ever wanted to know about your Gross & Cool Body. Play Whack-A-Roach until you're blue in the face, or create some of the ickiest experiments that'll make your friends' skin crawl!
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MARS ON EARTH: WATCH THE VIDEO
Earthlings are not yet treading on the Red Planet, but that doesn't mean we're not training for that day.
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The International Space Station: Move-In Day Is Near
No, they weren't uncovering the furniture and cleaning out the screen windows. Find out what they were doing up there this past week.
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Space Camera Finds Frog Habitats
In Yellowstone National Park, the frogs may be wondering just what you have to do to get a little privacy.
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Take the Space Travel Quiz
From Kirk to Krypton, science fiction has offered us a glimpse at the future in space. See how much you know about the sci-fi trivia.
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SpaceRef: All Space, All the Time
News, references, history, mission information. If it's about space, it's about time you visited the one place you'll find it all.
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Hubble's Greatest Photos
Our first glimpses of the distant universe have not disappointed. Check out our gallery of the galaxy, and beyond.
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Now You're the Astronomer
New Meade ETX 60 telescope arrives at the Discovery Store! This new Meade telescope incorporates ETX technology with a great price. Ideal for the introductory student of astronomy or for the casual observer, be sure to check it out today!
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BECOME INSTANTLY POPULAR!
Nicholas Boothman believes that being likeable, when you first meet someone, opens doors to success. And he can show you how to accomplish that in 90 seconds.
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Secrets of a Professional Matchmaker
Maybe you've dabbled in Leora Hoffman's profession, but we'll bet your success rate can't match hers.
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Raising Teens, Staying Sane
These are no longer mutually exclusive activities. Let Cathy Grubman's journal get you through to the later years, when your children realize just how smart you really are.
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CAN YOU TRUST PRESIDENTIAL POLLS?
George W. Bush is way ahead with shorter-than-average blond plumbers. Al Gore soars with green-eyed accountants whose parents were cannibals. Can pronouncements like these actually change the outcome of an election?
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PEEK IN ON OUR SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
Bill Allman has opened his office up to the Web, so now you can see how a modern Internet executive spends his day. (Of course, the feeling here is that he's the sweetest, kindest, hardest-working man on the Net.) And while you're there, you can ask him questions, too.
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The "Nerdman" Cam
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Turkey Office Cam
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TECH CORNER: GO INSIDE A BLACKJACK COMPUTER
Gambler, know thy enemy. Check out our Flash presentation of the inner workings of these popular machines of chance.
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Tour an Aircraft Carrier
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Let's Get Small!
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Before There Were Fingerprints
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DEFEAT YOUR PHOBIAS WITH DISCOVERY HEALTH
Spiders and Snakes and Clowns, Oh My!
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The Perils of Halloween Candy
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Beat Breast Cancer
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MEET DISCOVERY'S DAYTIME STARS
Where's Christopher?
Christopher Lowell's book signing tour is an event not to be missed. Here's where he'll be in the coming weeks.
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Think you're not creative? Then visit the Discovery Store, where you'll find "Christopher Lowell's Seven Layers of Design." Learn secrets for transforming your home into a personal oasis, and discover how easy it is to decorate your rooms with creativity and flair. You'll be painting, pasting and pleating in no time!
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Susan Powell Fans Unite!
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Extreme Machines
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Paramedics
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***Best of TV This Week***
Discovery Health, Saturday and Sunday, "Things That Go Bump"
Almost everyone has a phobia. Learn how to defeat fear itself.
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Discovery Channel, Sunday, "Bloodsuckers!"
Vampires really do exist ... at least in the animal kingdom.
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TLC, Monday, "Escape Stories"
Relive the biggest American breakout from a Japanese POW camp.
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Travel Channel, Monday, "Fame and Fortune: Joan Collins"
Go on a shopping spree with a star who really knows how to spend.
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Animal Planet, Monday, "Rattlers"
The Crocodile Hunter takes on some of America's most dangerous snakes.
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Customize your TV Schedule
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Topic 40 of 92 [Geo]: Geo in the News
Response 27 of 155: Marcia (MarciaH) * Wed, Nov 1, 2000 (19:35) * 26 lines
Clinton Declares NJ Disaster Area
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Clinton declared Wednesday that an
emergency exists in New Jersey and ordered federal aid to
supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by
the West Nile virus since Aug. 5.
The president's action authorizes the Federal Emergency
Management Agency to provide up to $5 million to local governments
to help protect life, property and public health and safety in 21
counties.
The counties covered by the declaration are: Atlantic, Bergen,
Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Essex, Gloucester,
Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean,
Passaic, Salem, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren.
The virus, transmitted to humans by mosquitoes, has been
detected in birds in states, including Maryland, New York,
Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Pennsylvania. It can
cause encephalitis, or swelling of the brain, as well as
meningitis, the swelling of the lining of the brain and spinal
cord.
Last year, seven people died and 55 others were infected in the
New York metropolitan area during the first known appearance of the
virus in the Western Hemisphere. Its first victim this year was an
82-year-old from New Jersey.
Topic 40 of 92 [Geo]: Geo in the News
Response 28 of 155: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Nov 3, 2000 (14:16) * 157 lines
DISCOVERY DISPATCH FOR 11/3/2000
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TOUR EARTH'S FIRST OFF-WORLD OUTPOST
Meet the astronauts or hop on our virtual tour of humanity's first permanently occupied space station. And find out what it's like up there by going on an interactive spacewalk.
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Satellite Eyes Coral Reefs
NASA isn't just for space exploration any more. Now it's helping monitor coral reefs on a global scale.
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MEANWHILE, DISASTERS HIT PLANET EARTH
Keep track of nature's wrath on the home world, like the Ebola outbreak in Uganda and a monster storm raging over Europe. And what could it mean when seagulls are harrassing whales off the coast of Argentina?
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USS INDIANAPOLIS CAPTAIN IS CLEARED
It took 55 years, but Congress and President Clinton have found that Charles Butler McVay III was not at fault in the Navy's worst-ever maritime disaster. Get the full story of men stranded in shark-infested waters, that was made famous in the movie "Jaws," including survival stories from the actual crewmen.
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IT'S HERE! OUR NEW RICH MEDIA SHOWCASE
The promise of the Internet is here today. If your connection is 56K or above, visit the Rich Media Showcase for a peek at what the future holds. What will you find there? A helicopter flight over Hawaii that YOU steer, a chance to swim with the sharks, and scientists' best guess at what dinosaurs sounded like, to name just a few.
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CHECK OUT BLAIR WITCH'S HOMETOWN
Burkittsville, Md., had quite a history even before it became THE place to visit for The Blair Witch Project's biggest fans. Find out what you shouldn't miss if you go there, then see how you do with our Scary City Crossword Puzzle. (And if you're still spooked by that movie, there's a recent finding of an anti-witch device to tell you about.)
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WHAT HAPPENED TO DIAN FOSSEY'S GORILLA FRIENDS?
Many believed that after her death the apes would once again fall victim to poachers. Instead, they're thriving. Check out streaming video of one of Fossey's pals grabbing a bite to eat, and a family that definitely believes in playing together. And don't miss the live Webcast with the folks carrying on Dian Fossey's legacy, this Monday at 11 p.m. ET.
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Do Birds Dream?
Would it surprise you to learn that they dream of ... singing?
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WHAT'S REALLY GOING ON IN THIS PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION?
First, we ask you to tell us which of the two leading candidates you prefer, then we'll fill you in on how they're both going after women voters, show you how they may be molding themselves to be who you want them to be, and finally, let you in on ways you can get over the political blues that overwhelm many of us at this time of year.
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CAREER VERSUS FAMILY: CAN THEY BE BALANCED?
Super mom does not exist. But the work/family dilemma certainly does. Would ten simple steps help to get you started in solving it? How about some expert advice from Sherry Maysonave or a guide to planning your child's next birthday party?
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GO INSIDE MATERNITY WARD
Guaranteed on-time deliveries may work for packages, but babies make the scene when they're good and ready. Why not tell the world YOUR stork story?
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STAY WELL WITH DISCOVERY HEALTH
Testing Drugs in Children
Drugs need to be tested to ensure they're safe, but what are the ethical implications of testing untried medications on kids?
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Could You Survive a Disaster?
Find out what you need to know about surviving earthquakes, storms, floods and other natural disasters.
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Weight Loss Drugs: Watch the Video
Watch as our expert tackles the obesity dilemma. From the benefits and dangers of weight loss drugs to diet and exercise, you'll learn how to safely take off and keep off weight.
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***The Voting Booth***
Who would you elect as the next President of the United States? Vote now!
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***Meet Discovery's Personalities***
Steve Irwin - Croc Hunter
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Dr. Kevin T. Fitzgerald
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Christopher Lowell
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Lynette Jennings
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Susan Powell
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Michael Holigan
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***Best of TV This Week***
Discovery Health, Sunday, "Things That Go Bump"
Fear of birds, fear of flying and fear of dentists top tonight's agenda.
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Animal Planet, Monday, "Gorillas in the Mist"
Sigourney Weaver is Dian Fossey, who fought the system to save her friends, the mountain gorillas.
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Discovery Channel, Tuesday, "Air Force One"
President Bush discusses the history of his former home in the sky.
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TLC, Wednesday, "Asteroid Impact"
Is there an asteroid out there with our name on it?
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Travel Channel, Thursday, "The Alps"
We have the high spots of the region that gave us downhill skiing and Mozart.
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Topic 40 of 92 [Geo]: Geo in the News
Response 29 of 155: Marcia (MarciaH) * Fri, Nov 10, 2000 (18:56) * 132 lines
DISCOVERY DISPATCH FOR 11/10/2000
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IT'S THE NEW DISCOVERY CHANNEL ADVENTURE RACE!
Follow the grueling competition live from New Zealand starting Sunday, but you can meet the 58 teams now, and find out how they plan to race for days without sleep.
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MEN OF HONOR: WIN A MOVIE POSTER!
In honor, so to speak, of the movie "Men of Honor," we'll give away 10 posters signed by Carl Brashear, the diver portrayed by Cuba Gooding Jr. in the movie. Uncover the true story behind the movie. You can watch a video narrated by Carl Brashear, the subject of the film, and find out how the Mark V diving suit really works.
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Does Hollywood Ever Get It Right?
Dramatic license can turn a "true" story into something unrecognizable to people in the know. Take a look at some cinematic fibs and flubs, then give us YOUR best examples.
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The Great Moon Hoax, at History Buff!
Check out the scam that fooled a New York newspaper, then see how the phrase "that's old news" is a good thing for those who feel the allure of vintage newspapers.
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ASK AN ASTRONAUT
Do you have a question for space station astronauts? Well, here's your chance. Submit your question online, and, if selected, you'll find the answers the night of the world premiere of Inside the Space Station on Discovery Channel, Sunday, Dec. 10, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. While you're there, let us know what you would bring to the space station, by taking our Discovery Channel/USA Weekend poll.
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SNEAK PREVIEW: NEW DETECTIVES/FBI FILES ONLINE
Get a jump on the new site for "The New Detectives" and "FBI Files" before anyone else! (Nonsubscribers will have to wait until Monday.) And while you're checking out the online package, email a question to forensic artist Karen Taylor, featured in "The New Detectives: Cold Cases" airing on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Then look for her answers starting on Wednesday!
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GO TO SPY SCHOOL
Meet the masters of deception, tour a secret spy museum and learn the tricks of their treacherous trade.
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Products to Explore Your World
Be sure to stop by the Discovery Store to check out our new look. We've made it easier than ever for you to pursue your passions with over 2,500 products to choose from. With 3-4 day standard shipping, 24/7 customer service, online order status and a host of other great features, the Discovery Store will be your one-stop shop this holiday season!
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SEX AND STEREOTYPES
Are men necessarily more oriented to the physical? Do women need an emotional bond? Much of what you thought was genetic may be the result of our social structures.
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