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A Witches' Brew of Alternatives to Social Security Privatization Michael Tanner
Category: Economics Published: September 2002
Opponents' proposals call for tax increases, benefit cuts, and/or government investing.
 
As the Years Advance, Baseball's Magic Retreats Anthony Iovino
Category: Athletic Arena Published: September 2002
". . . There's no rush of adventure, like when I used to spend hours pickout out just the right doubleheader, or thrill like that first night game."
 
Does the World Face a Future of Water Wars? George J. Bryjak
Category: Ecology Published: September 2002
". . . Shortages of this most-essential resource will elevate tension in parts of the planet already plagued by deep animosity and suspicion. This, in turn, could increase the chances that some other issue or incident will trigger a conflict."
 
Families "Resort" to Fun Wayne M. Barrett
Category: Going Places Published: September 2002
The all-inclusive amenities of Caesars Brookdale in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains combined with nearby attractions ensure that parents and their children will have plenty to do and plenty of time to do it.
 
How to Stay Hired John A. Challenger
Category: Life in America Published: September 2002
A dozen Labor Day resolutions can help employees greatly improve their workplace status.
 
Humans and Wildlife Face Water Woes Karin M. Krchnak
Category: Ecology Published: September 2002
"The destruction of aquatic habitats from development and urban sprawl, the construction of dams, excessive groundwater withdrawals, and pervasive pollution all threaten the integrity of the natural systems. . . ."
 
Listening to the Luddites Arnold Brown
Category: American Thought Published: September 2002
"The overwhelming impact of technology on our lives--and the certainty of its increase--require that we have a systemic approach to technology assessment."
 
M*A*S*H Turns 30 Wes Gehring
Category: Entertainment Published: September 2002
The TV series' dark comedy was a paean to the ludicrousness of war.
 
Making Energy Clean, Safe, and Affordable David Blittersdorf
Category: Science & Technology Published: September 2002
Moving away from fossil fuels to more wind energy would mean less acid rain produced by coal plants, fewer greenhouse emissions from natural gas, less nuclear waste disposal issues, less depletion of remaining natural resources, & less drilling for oil.
 
Medicine in the Media: Communicating Health Information to the Public Laura Carter
Category: Mass Media Published: September 2002
"While the media can be overzealous, more often than not they do a good job of translating medical information, presenting a balanced view, and providing people with news they can use."
 
Sexual Traumatization by Priests: What is the Effect on Spirituality? Katherine van Wormer , Lois Berns
Category: Religion Published: September 2002
"The institutional Church has to acknowleged the magnitude of the damage that has been done through years of denial and deception, and embark on a stringent crackdown on the sexual abuse of children and adolescents."
 
The Changing Face of American Education Wilson G. Bradshaw
Category: Education Published: September 2002
"Although progress has been made, the U.S. needs more people of color at every level of its educational systems to serve and reflect urban populations faithfully."
 
The Future Prospects of U.S.-China Economic Relations Chu-Yuan Cheng
Category: Worldview Published: September 2002
"Free trade between China, the world's largest population, and the U.S., its greatest industrial economy, will undoubtedly benefit both nations."
 
The Lure of Louisville Robert S. Rothenberg , Sheila Rothenberg
Category: Going Places Published: September 2002
Besides the Kentucky Derby, there's a lot to do in this cosmopolitan city.
 
The Path to Intelligence Reform James W. Harris
Category: National Affairs Published: September 2002
"Changes in the intelligence craft must go beyond redrawing the organizational chart and redesigning its chain of command."
 
Trust Me Robert S. Rothenberg
Category: Entertainment Published: September 2002
An assortment of DVDs, ranging from the latest Academy Award winners to a half-century-old western classic, have one thing in common--they're well worth going out of your way to see.