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Links to articles in The Christian Science Monitor newspaper Tuesday, July 30, 2002 with links to some relevant citations in the Bible Lesson |
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Al Qaeda biographer stops sales of book because it's too critical. A UN vote Wednesday will determine the mandate of security personnel in Lebanon. A museum exhibit charts the evolution of Godzilla - and Japan - through 26 films. Landowners broke off talks with the government on Friday, though the airport project is not dead yet. An environmental battle fires activism. But many doubt whether citizens can affect government policy.
Vote on treaty a rights vs. sovereignty debate. Vice president still campaigns for GOP, but his corporate past poses risks for party. After wave of textile-plant closures, mills turn into concert halls and museums. Lookouts remain crucial to spotting fire threats on peaks across the West. Chicago mayor hopes to foster a love for wheeled travel.
Colin Powell is smart to promote elections in Palestine and Kashmir. The Pennsylvania miners' resilience and their rescue teach fresh lessons of inner strength. Lance Armstrong embodies much of what makes sport compelling. Bush earned high ratings with the way he responded to Sept. 11, and corporate scandal hasn't eroded public opinion. The best way to honor Sept. 11 victims is to invest in New Yorkers, not rebuild office space.
Where to stash your cash. In the Loop: How past market dives have tested the patience of buy-and-hold investors. Consumers pay between $150 and $200 to escape cellphone contracts, but you may be able to avoid early termination fees. Employees improve their bargaining positions by obtaining salary data from the Internet. The Monitor's personal-finance writer answers your questions. How the bear market may ultimately stabilize the US economy. Consumers Union claims that rates have risen 45 percent since 1996 A website provides basic advice on life insurance. A look at stock indexes and interest rates.
UNC students get a controversial summer assignment: read the Koran. Chalk Talk: Starting college off with homework isn't necessarily a bad thing. A math and science program for minority students celebrates 25 years of success. A teacher's view: A professor teaches students from the US and Africa over the Internet.
Traditional ideas of home are being challenged by a 'work-centric' culture and ever-larger houses. Going behind the scenes at TV's popular home-improvement 'This Old House.' For 'Adventurers' and 'Retreaters' alike, these two rewards of a getaway exert a powerful pull. When a 10-year-old heads to Germany for the summer, he dreads leaving his friends. But he discovers a different way of looking at things. This week's 'Neighbor to Neighbor' column. Two restaurants in Maine stand out for their emphasis on freshness and their extensive gardens, which supply most of their produce. What to do with a 20-year old Mercedes? This gardener dreams of turning it into a designer driveway planter. A study finds that an unhappy marriage frequently spurs women to find full-time jobs, but this doesn't lead to a higher divorce rate.
A new discovery highlights the need to focus worldwide efforts to track space matter. The meteor shower will bring 'shooting stars' to a night sky near you. If you want the real story, you'll need to visit the National Geographic website.
Portland, Maine, is becoming a popular weekend destination for gourmets. A frugal travel writer gets a challenging assignment: Go to the Big Apple for a weekend and spend as little as possible. East Anglia, England, is a picturesque district where kings made history but horses' schedules now rule the town's traffic. A weary tourist goes to the ruins of Ostia Antica, outside Rome, expecting to be unimpressed. But this 2,000-year-old town had a lot to offer. Award-winning travel photographer Peter Guttman gives tips on how to make your vacation photos look as as good as a professional's. More female artists adopt the 'babe' moniker to stand out from the classical crowd. In using both period and modern orchestras, the Glyndebourne Festival in England creates an innovative experiment. Flashy 'Goldmember' carries on the tradition of big money spent on low humor. Capsule reviews of the latest releases in theaters and on video.
A dead girl describes her family's struggle to recover after her murder. It sounds mawkish, but it's miraculous. Muslims, Jews and Christians once built a rich culture - together. Lessons from a forgotten moment in history.
A new translation reintroduces the poetry and the Jewish names of the New Testament, bringing out both its original beauty and its politics.
Everything in this tragedy weeps with regret-for the loss of love and land and potential, but especially for the passing of a grand literary style. Cynicism, gritty realism, and tell-all journalism threaten one of our most precious resources: the hero. A marine biologist thought she might communicate with killer whales - and in the process she learned how they talk with each other. Having missed World War I, Eisenhower was known more as a football coach than an experienced battlefield commander. The Nazis changed all that.
Read about the history of frozen desserts and try a few easy recipes to help keep cool.
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