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Links to articles in The Christian Science Monitor newspaper Tuesday, August 2, 2002 with links to some relevant citations in the Bible Lesson |
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This week's attack follows 91 suicide bombings this year - a long, wearying blitz. Afghan intelligence sources say as many as 25 armed Al Qaeda members may be operating in Kabul. After a surprise US-North Korea talk, Korean leader Kim Jong II promised a follow-up in Pyongyang. This week, President Portillo sent a proposal to Congress that would eliminate capital punishment. As the EU widens over the next decade, another 10 official languages will be added, which will raise costs.
Senate hearings on war with Iraq signal that, on key political fronts, the fight has already begun. Firms volunteer to 'expense' stock options and realign boards. Lisa Leslie springs past opponents and into history. Tom Daschle and Democrats lose an election-year issue that may come back to haunt incumbents in both parties. The motorcycle daredevil hopes that a festival this week will rejuvenate his childhood hometown. Jordan's king cautions him against an invasion, but Bush isn't dissuaded.
Peak-hour pricing will help relieve congestion. After battling fuel-efficiency and antipollution legislation in Washington and California, Ford is creating a hybrid car. The home of the Masters golf tournament denies women membership. Who will have the courage to set Augusta National Golf Course straight? All these Iraq 'plans' look like efforts to get Bush's attention. My client said the only way to understand coal miners was to see them in action. So off I went, five miles into the side of a mountain.
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.
Faith-based groups help professionals close the gap between personal beliefs and corporate behavior. Neighbor to Neighbor: By slowing down, I've gotten to glimpse the soul of our town. Teardowns are threatening the character of some older communities. When people visit Big Springs Gardens, they extol the property's natural beauty. But the owner has had as much to do with it as nature did. The new Archbishop of Canterbury speaks out against the commercialization of childhood. One day her 5-year-old is a policeman, the next day he's a five-star chef. What's a mom to do? Learn to play along. A food writer and photographer have lunch with Julia Child. But the grande dame of American cooking keeps trying to interview them. Chefs in Dallas give new meaning to a Texas barbecue, with grilled tuna nachos and wasabi guacamole.
As invasive species gobble up local flora and fauna, authorities focus on prevention. Were stranded mammals ill or simply disoriented by mini-peninsulas and coves?
Moviegoers still get caught up in otherworldly tales. What's the allure? Hollywood has finally noticed that the family that plays together, pays together. 'Signs' is filled with overwrought emotion, stilted dialogue, and tepid space-monster suspense. 'The Kid Stays in the Picture' is just a 93-minute-long ad for producer Bob Evans. Capsule reviews of the latest releases in theaters and on video. Playing with scale is one way artists say this isn't your father's way of thinking about art. PBS honors star comedian Sid Caesar with a month-long special that showcases his original sketches. Shows worth noting for August 3 to August 9. Short Takes: Despite what they say, TV writers do more than entertain. 'Full Frontal' is more a provocative gesture than an all-out assault on the Hollywood formulas it criticizes. The Expos are young and explosive - although slightly too inconsistent to be a playoff contender this year. A roundup of sports news. 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.
In this plucky satire of the chicken-and-eggs business, the industry dies the death of a thousand pecks. The 13-year-old mastermind is back in high-tech fairyland. Volcanoes aren't just for show - it turns out we need them. Mathews's second thriller unearths the mystery of legendary spy and silk merchant Jim Thompson, who vanished in 1967. Are you a snob or an antisnobbery snob? Either way, there's no escaping the pleasure of turning up your nose. 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.
Shannon Roe gets by in Taiwan through hieroglyphics and charades. The beginnings of L.L. Bean in Great North Maine's woods. Today's article on Christian Science.
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