Geosites for Kids: Resources with Children in Mind.

this is a great idea!

she's been having several of those lately...

i know, go marcia, go!! or should i say geaux?

Now I gotta get to work and post the stuff I promised. Thanks, guys!!!

Since this is a place for Resources on the Net, let's begin with URLs which are the most coverage of all facets of Earth Sciences and plenty of great hot links. http://kidscience.tqn.com/msub13.htm This one is terrific, with both kids, parents and teachers in mind. Loads of great links http://members.accessus.net/~5phlps/rel_pgs.htm Another all-purpose site with many categories and links. http://www.lighthouse.chtr.k12.ma.us/resource/science.htm And the best kiddies nature webring http://nav.webring.com/cgi-bin/navcgi?ring=natureswonders;list

This is Science for Kids - wide spectrum of interest http://vyne.nmhu.edu/outreach/kids/science.htm Lawrence-Livermore's Fun Science For Kids - loads of links for things to do from a most prestigious institution http://www.llnl.gov/llnl/03education/science-list.html Learning Kids Interactive - experiments you can try at home - this is really interesting and fun but you should do these with your children! http://www.learningkids.com/experiment.html Science for Kids with help for their parents. All sorts of interesting things. http://waterw.com/~science/index.html

you've been busy!

Keeps me out of trouble =) Thanks for noticing!

Plate Techtonics for kids K-12 from the USGS. Excellent graphics. http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/dynamic.html

Now that weather is in the news and surrounding each of us, the kids might like this page with lots of fun things to do and read about. Parents, too! http://bookend.met.psu.edu/~kathy/kids/kidzweather.htm

and don't forget FEMA for kids... http://www.fema.gov/kids/

Excellent! Thank you for posting that. I am wondering if I should also post the kids resources on the topics to which they are related...Opinion?

go for it!

Thanks Wolfie dear. Have done so in Weather...working on others. Good stuff out there for kiddies and their parents (or I would not put it in here!)

Here is an excellent source of information for teachers (which also means parents) This particular issue is about Natural Disasters and overcoming science myths (that is what they said!) http://www.earthsky.com/Teachers/Booklet/natural_disasters.html

This web site has Virtual trips through Hawaii and satellite images and all kinds of links for Hawaii locations. http://www.satlab.hawaii.edu/space/hawaii/

Discovery channel has wonderful earth-aware links and images and cams: http://www.discovery.com/cams/hurricane/hurricane.html http://www.discovery.com/news/earthalert/990823/earthalert.html

WORLD HERITAGE SITES IN THE US - LINKS WITH THE PAST with maps and links to sites world wide: http://www.cr.nps.gov/worldheritage/

This is the World Heritage website for kids - Our links with the Past. Lost of good things to do and places to go: http://www.unesco.org/whc/nwhc/pages/kids/main.htm

That should read - "Lots of good things to do and Places to Go"

A particularly comprehensive site for Volcanoes which includes a kid's site, "ask a volcanologist" site and lots of other links plus a search capability: http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/

This is NASA's kid site. They are talking about Alien Volcanoes, which is what I am doing right now in Geo 24. It is called Thursday's Classroom: http://www.thursdaysclassroom.com/index_07oct99.html

What's an example of a live volcano on another planet?

Olympus Mons on Mars is 10 miles high! (The largest known volcano anywhere) Io is erupting (a moon of Jupiter) Triton is also active (Neptune's largest moon) All of these can be checked at http://www.thursdaysclassroom.com/07oct99/alienvolcanoes.html

Almost every planet/moon/asteroid is or has been volcanic sometime in its past. A few are due to accretion or solid pieces slamming into each other with enough force to cold-weld them together. Many dead volcanoes in the solar system - including our very own moon.

The caption for the above image: These views of Jupiter's moon Io in the eclipse of the large planet's shadow are color coded so blue to yellow to red represents increasing brightness. The bright spots indicate the locations of volcanic vents on Io, which are spewing hot lava. This image and other data from NASA's Galileo spacecraft indicate that the lava at Pillan Patera (marked Pillan) exceeded 1,700 degrees kelvin (2,600 degrees Fahrenheit) and may have reached 2,000 degrees kelvin (3,140 degrees Fahrenheit). The hottest eruptions on Earth today reach temperatures of about 1,500 kelvin (2,240 degrees Fahrenheit), but hotter lava erupted billions of years ago. The left and middle parts of this picture show a "raw" image presented without processing other than color coding and labeling. Small, bright pixels and clusters of pixels represent radiation interference. The bright vertical lines are column blemishes in the imaging detector (CCD). An image of Io was acquired through both a 1- micrometer filter (left) and clear filter on the Galileo solid state imaging camera system. Both images were exposed on the same frame; however, during the left exposure, the spacecraft platform moved, causing the exposure to slide toward the clear filter position. The middle view disc combines the two exposures. The brightest hot spot at Pillan Patera was saturated in both filters, but the platform motion resulted in a horizontal line between the Pillan positions. The unsaturated line allows measurement of Pillan's temperature. For further information, see a report in Science magazine, Vol. 281, July 3, 1998, page 87. The third view (right) is the processed clear filter data. Diffuse glows, produced by energized particles interacting with gases, highlight both the rim of Io's disc and active plumes such as Marduk. North is to the top of the picture. The resolution is 14.6 kilometers (9 miles) per picture element (pixel), but camera motion smeared the hot spots over about nine pixels. They appear bigger than they really are; modeling indicates the actual hot spots are much smaller than the pixels. The image was taken on June 28, 1997 at a range of 1,440, 000 kilometers (890,000 miles). JPL manages the Galileo mission for NASA's Office of Space Science, Washington, DC.

For those who might not have seen this most valuable resource, Let me tell you about Project Gutenberg whose aim is to make all books in the public domain available to anyone with internet access and a modem. You simply access the files and ftp them to your hard drive. Any book! The project in ongoingm but many books are now available. Check it out: http://promo.net/pg

Friday, December 3 NASA and its various websites listed below will carry live from Mars the Polar Lander beamed to Earth from 157 million miles away. The sites will contain weather reports, science data, first sound clips ever beamed to Earth from "out there" and lots of pictures. Main Mars site will post the latest pictures and updates throughout the 90-day mission: www.jpl.nasa.gov/msp98 JPL's main page has links to the latest Mars project as well as to probes sent to other planets over the last 20 years: www.jpl.nasa.gov JPL's Mars Educational site which includes activites for children and teachers: marsnt3.jpl.nasa.gov/education/index.html UCLA, where the primary science team is based, offers a site focusing on the experiments aboard the Mars Volitiles and Climate Surveyor payload. mars.ucla.edu

Ok, that was a transcription from a newsapaper article. Let me put them in clickable links: Main Mars Site : http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/msp98 JPL's main page : http://www.jpl.nasa.gov JPL's Educational Site: http://marsnt3.jpl.nasa.gov/education/index.html UCLA's site: http://mars.ucla.edu

The first link (jpl.nasa.gov/msp98) does not work...try http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/msp98 or http://marslander.jpl.nasa.gov

If anyone else has experienced the frustration of not getting into the JPL site that I have, this may be the reason: 1999-12-02 9,229,982 hits

The Space Shuttle is up and orbiting every 90 minutes around the Earth. Check on its visibility from your house (I've seen it many times from the ground in Hilo) http://liftoff.msfc.nasa.gov/temp/ShuttleLoc.html

NASA needs some successes, they've really taken a hit lately.

Oh boy, have they. Or is it JPL which has been the problem. They seem to be powers above much government scrutiny, so I hope someone tries to figure out what went wrong - like the last one: mixed signals due to using both the English and the metric system at the same time. And, we were led to believe Rocket Scientists were smarter than the rest of us...Ah well, they are also human.

You can watch the Bhuttle capture and repair the Hubble telescope beginning about 8pm Austin time this evening. Same url as above. It was fascinating last time. I expect the same again, and the conversations between the astronauts and ground support are always fascinating.

You can watch the Shuttle...on Nasa TV http://www.ksc.nasa.gov/shuttle/countdown/video/video45m.html

A Bhuttle? Is that like a Buttum? I hope they get the Hubble working again, NASA so desperately needs a win right now.

Oh Dear (hiding under my keyboard)... I think both of those terms are technical thingies NASA makes my fingers type so I do not divulge secrets they do not wish to get out. Hubble is tethered and they are busy working on their EVA. I truly hope it is fixable, and I think it is. They just have to replace three of the gyro systems which failed. It is a simple open the hatch, unbolt the old one, bolt in the new one and secure the hatch again x three (or was it four?!)

about time I closed this shouting HTML tag

Send Page Friday - 18:54 12/24/99, Spacemen Deliver Christmas Gifts to Hubble CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (Reuters) - Space-walking astronauts spent Christmas Eve delivering the last of a long list of gifts to the Hubble Space Telescope from admiring scientists and engineers on Earth. Steve Smith and John Grunsfeld left the space shuttle Discovery's air lock on Friday for the third of three space walks set for the mission, which found the Hubble stranded and disabled in space but has restored it to its status as the finest observatory ever built. ``Ah, John, another beautiful day outside,'' Smith called back to Grunsfeld as he entered the shuttle's cargo bay, where the four-story Hubble was latched to a service platform. ``Look at that Earth.'' The two astronauts were working to replace a broken radio transmitter on the Hubble and install a solid state recorder in place of the telescope's older reel-to-reel model. On Wednesday, the same astronauts replaced six navigational gyroscopes, four of which were broken and had left the 12.5 ton observatory out of service since mid-November. Astronauts Michael Foale and Claude Nicollier on Thursday installed a new central computer and a refurbished guidance sensor. The crew was scheduled to return Hubble to its own orbit on Saturday, Christmas Day. Discovery and the seven-astronaut crew are scheduled to land at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Monday. So far, all the new equipment aboard the $3 billion Hubble has performed flawlessly. This rescue mission has ended the year on a hopeful note for NASA, which otherwise has struggled through a year of disappointments. Two Mars probes were lost once they entered the Martian atmosphere, and only three shuttle missions managed to launch, one of them limping to orbit after short circuits hit two on-board computers. The Hubble's failure was a particular concern. The space agency quickly assembled the crew and patched together a mission plan as the telescope reached the brink of failure in February. Discovery's launch, first scheduled for October, was delayed nine times by mishaps, breakdowns and bad weather, and mission managers worried they might lose the Hubble if the mission slipped into next year. Halfway through its 20-year life expectancy, the Hubble has helped to rewrite the book on the age and size of the universe with the 259,000 images it has transmitted back to Earth. Its pictures also have added valuable knowledge on planetary formation and the long-term effects of comet collisions on planets. With the repairs completed, senior Hubble scientist Dave Leckrone said the best days are still ahead for the telescope. ``I predict within the next few years that Hubble will lead the way in giving us the first really clear understanding (of how) planets are formed,'' Leckrone said. ``I think there are going to be some interesting surprises.''

The next total lunar eclipse is coming on January 21, 2000 a Lunar Calculator is located on the site so you can calculate when and how to see it: http://aa.usno.navy.mil/AA/data/docs/LunarEclipse.html

it will appear on 20 Jan at around 2204 in my area. lasts a long time too.

I usually put an old carpet runner I save for stuff like this and lie on the driveway and just watch. I can remember one year it was so orange that it appeared 3-D and suspended like a true sphere somewhere between the stars and me. It was incredible and I can still see it in the back of my mind.

For Thursday's Total Lunar Eclipse there are wonderful informative pages Lunar Eclipse Lunar Show-Stopper The sun, as always, maintains its station. The Earth, on its constant orbit around the brightly burning star, swings into position. And the moon slides into place behind the Earth. A lunar eclipse begins. Conditions are right for a lunar eclipse when the sun, Earth and moon align in a straight row. The Earth, situated between the sun and moon, prevents sunlight from reaching the orbiting moon as it moves around the Earth's night side. How It Happens As Earth orbits the sun, it casts a cone-shaped shadow that extends 850,000 miles into space. A lunar eclipse occurs when a full moon passes through this shadow, about 239,000 miles from the Earth. Elements of an Eclipse Umbra: Earth's dark, cone-shaped shadow. At the point where the moon passes through, the umbra's diameter measures 5,700 miles, more than twice the size of the moon. A trip by the entire moon through the umbra causes a total eclipse. If the moon only grazes the umbra, then you'll see just a partial eclipse. Penumbra: A lighter shaded zone on Earth's shadow surrounding the umbra. On occasion, the moon passes through part of the penumbra but not the umbra. When this happens, a pale, fuzzy shadow will cover part of the moon. Why don't lunar eclipses occur every month? The answer is fairly simple. Usually the sun, moon and Earth don't arrange themselves in a straight line. Because the moon's orbit is tilted about 5 degrees in relationship to the Earth's orbit around the sun, the moon usually passes above or below the imaginary line that connects sun and Earth. Because of this, the moon usually does not pass through the Earth's shadow. What It Looks Like Lunar eclipses generally take place twice a year. The duration of a lunar eclipse depends on the distance between the Earth and moon at the time of alignment. A total lunar eclipse usually lasts about an hour. But the moon does not completely disappear. Some filtered sunlight skirts around the Earth's edge and hits the moon. Observers on the night side of Earth see this light turn the faint image of the moon a dark red. The Earth's atmospheric particles, such as volcanic ash or pollutants, can further enhance the blood-red moon effect. Lunar Watch You don't have to worry about eye damage if you want to enjoy a lunar eclipse. Unlike a solar eclipse, which creates thermal energy that can badly burn your eyes and cause permanent damage, a lunar eclipse is safe to view. Sky watchers see lunar eclipses more frequently than they see solar eclipses because a darkened full moon is easily observed from anywhere on the Earth's nighttime half. To see a solar eclipse, you must be in its narrow path, which never covers more than one-half of 1 percent of the Earth's surface. Moon Myths Through the ages, superstitions and myths have fed fears about lunar eclipses. Different cultures have responded in unique and sometimes deadly ways to cope with the disappearance of the moon. Here are some human responses to past lunar eclipses: In biblical times, a lunar eclipse was said to have foretold the death of King Herod, the Roman-backed ruler of Judea. South American Orinoco Indians feared that the moon would disappear for good during an eclipse. In order to save light, they would bury burning sticks. The Incas in Peru believed that the moon could transform a woman's spinning tools into dangerous animals during an eclipse. In late 1503, Christopher Columbus, exploring the world on behalf of Spain, became stranded with his crew on what is now Jamaica. Columbus quickly wore out his welcome with the island's natives, and they refused to supply him with fresh water and food. He told the inhabitants that a powerful god would turn the moon dark red if they did not help him. Columbus knew from his calendar that a lunar eclipse would appear in February 1504. When the eclipse occurred, the natives quickly provided the supplies. A lunar eclipse caused an unnecessary tragedy in 1974. Frightened Cambodian soldiers believed a monkey was eating the moon and fired their guns to scare it away. In the process, they inadvertently shot and killed 16 people. Related Links Editor's note: These links will take you to Web sites with content we do not control or endorse. Total Eclipse http://sunearth.gsfc.nasa.gov/eclipse/eclipse.html Schedule for upcoming solar and lunar eclipses, from Goddard Space Flight Center Eclipse Photography http://www.mreclipse.com/LEgallery/LEgallery.html Lunar eclipse photo gallery, from MrEclipse.com and Goddard Space Flight Center Moon Shot http://www.mreclipse.com/LEgallery/LEphoto.html Tips on how to photograph a lunar eclipse, from MrEclipse.com and Goddard Space Flight Center Between Sun & Moon http://archive.abcnews.go.com/sections/tech/Geek/geek990712.html Brief eclipse explainer, from ABC News Cause & Effect http://www.earthview.com/tutorial/causes.htm How an eclipse takes place, from Earth View Celestial Observer http://www.skypub.com/sights/eclipses/eclipses.shtml Articles devoted to lunar and solar eclipses, from Sky & Telescope Sources Goddard Space Flight Center; World Book; Chicago Tribune/KRT; Los Angeles Times; The Boston Globe; ABC News; The Independent (London); The Times (London); The Dallas Morning News/KRT; Better Homes and Gardens

(scribbled double posting) Check http://www.tdo.com/ click on the graphic of the eclipse and a window will open with animated eclipses showing how they occur. Fantastic. So are the other links! http://www.mreclipse.com/MrEclipse.html This URL boasts that it is the ultimate eclipse photography source on the web.

the www.tdo.com link is cool and very informative.....

I have the little Flash 4 eclipse animation running around on my desktop. I just love it and wish I could capture it for Geo... Thanks for checking it out!

Here are some space links I've collected over the past few years. Not all of these links are specifically for kids, but this seems the best place to post this list. http://www.kalmbach.com/astro/astronomy.html ASTRONOMY Magazine http://www.skypub.com SKY Online - Sky Publishing Corp. http://www.starhustler.com Star Gazer (From PBS) http://www.spaceviews.com Online Publication of Space Exploration http://sunearth.gsfc.nasa.gov/eclipse/eclipse.html Espenak's Eclipse Home Page http://umbra.gsfc.nasa.gov Solar Data Analysis Center http://www.solar-eclipse.org Solar Eclipse Org http://www.eclipsechaser.com EclipseChaser http://www.earthview.com Earth View ECLIPSE Network http://www.phy.mtu.edu/apod/astropix.html Astronomy Picture of the Day http://www.astropix.com Astrophotography http://sunearth.gsfc.nasa.gov Sun-Earth Connection Education Forum http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov National Space Science Data Center http://mpfwww.jpl.nasa.gov Mars Exploration Program at JPL http://cmex-www.arc.nasa.gov Center for Mars Exploration http://www.seds.org Students for the Exploration and Development of Space http://www.planetary.org The Planetary Society http://www.coseti.org Columbus Optical SETI Observatory http://comets.amsmeteors.org Comets and Meteor Showers http://www.amsmeteors.org American Meteor Society http://www.imo.net International Meteor Organization http://web.infoave.net/~meteorobs North American Meteor Network http://www.leonidslive.com Leonids Live! http://www.perseidslive.com Perseids Live! http://leonids.hq.nasa.gov Near-Live Leonid Watching System http://comet.hq.nasa.gov Near-Live Comet Watching System http://encke.jpl.nasa.gov Comet Observation http://seds.lpl.arizona.edu/billa/tnp/comets.html Comets http://www.cometwatch.com The Puckett Observatory http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/comet Comet Hale-Bopp (JPL) http://www.halebopp.com Comet Hale-Bopp http://www.atmob.org Amateur Telescope Makers of Boston http://hyperion.haystack.edu MIT Haystack Observatory http://www.hawastsoc.org Hawaiian Astronomical Society http://www.eso.org European Southern Observatory http://www.stsci.edu Space Telescope Science Institute http://www.windows.umich.edu Windows to the Universe http://www.lpl.arizona.edu Lunar and Planetary Laboratory

Great stuff Ginny!

Thanks for that, Ginny. Terry, woould you believe this is new to me as regards Ginny. We became friends over mutual love of Arthuriana and things Stonehenge. I'm gonna show her around the Spring as soon as get finished in here. I do have been blessed with a most interesting group of friends...this one in Boston!

Ginny is a many-faceted lady - she qualifies as a cyber-babe in that she is employed by Lucent Technolgy. I think she will find many things of interest at the Spring...even Sports. Bahston does have a few teams which make the newspapers from time to time *grin*

Yep, just the Celtics, Red Sox, and Bruins.

that's some list, ginny!

For those who run through other conferences and happen to see linked geosites, check into Geo 24 and see my son's photos of the recent eclipse. They are worth a detour! http://206.97.234.70/yapp-bin/restricted/read/Geo/24.97

Thanks, Marcia! Marcia and David also got me interested in volcanoes. My visit to Hilo and Kilauea volcano is still the most exciting trip I've ever taken. (The solar eclipses were pretty close, but not quite the same as seeing an eruption from 40 feet away.) I found the Arthurian note in the books conference (not to mention some of the other conferences on Spring). Yikes! I can really spend a lot of time here; reminds me of the notes conferences when I worked at Digital.

Hi Ginny! They are already salivating over your Bahstahn connections in the Sports conference. Spend time here? I LIVE here! From 6:30 am till about 8 pm HST I am in here mucking about with some of the most fascinating minds in the entire world. They keep me hopping and making sure I am posting the straight stuff! Volcanoes are on Geo 2. Enjoy! Just wait'll you see my marble wallpaper and neat graphics as well as photographs...as soon as Spring's move is complete... Sorry I noted your employment incorrectly. You ARE still with Lucent Technologies, are you not?!

Hi Marcia! I do work for Lucent Technologies now. I first worked for Digital (DEC), then a small software company called Gradient Technologies, and now Lucent Technologies. I have to admit I'm not a big sports fan. I used to watch the Red Sox until 1986, and I watched the playoffs last year (different names and faces, but still the same old Red Sox). I did see a couple of Celtics games in the old Garden while Larry Bird and the others were still playing. Can't wait to see what everything looks like when Spring is put together again...

If you go into Geo 14, which is the Weather channel on the Spring, a lot of the graphics are still functioning because they are updating (auto-magically) weather maps of various sorts and of every place I can get them. We have regulars who have bookmarked their regional ones and check almost daily. Good people, those! (I am jumping up and down with joy just knowing you are posting here!)

BTW, with those cyber-credentials, Terry just might latch onto you! There are lots of conferences you are gonna relate to here. I am continuously amazed and delighted with the range of topics which interest me - some I never thought I would have considered.

THURSDAY'S CLASSROOM for March 9, 2000: Solar Activity Heats Up! This week's episode of Thursday's Classroom focuses on the recent spate of solar activity and what NASA scientists are doing to improve space weather forecasting. In addition to the usual lesson plans and activities for primary school students, the March 9 episode includes six advanced activities for high schoolers. Please visit for details. Thursday's Classroom SPACE WEATHER NEWS: Predicting solar activity can be tricky, but space weather forecasters have found a new way to anticipate the future. A technique called helioseismic holography will allow scientists to see active regions on the far side of our star before they rotate around to face Earth. FULL STORY at SOHO Sees Through the Sun

Space Science News for March 10, 2000 NASA's durable Galileo spacecraft is joining forces with Saturn-bound Cassini on a mission to study Jupiter's magnetosphere -- the biggest thing in the solar system. How big is it? If Jupiter's magnetosphere were visible, it would appear to be larger than the Sun or Moon in spite of its great distance from Earth. This story also includes plasma wave sounds recorded by Galileo in 1996 as it sailed past Jupiter's largest moon Ganymede. Galileo will swing past Ganymede two more times before the end of 2000.FULL STORY at The Biggest Thing in the Solar System

Space Science News for March 14, 2000 NASA has renamed the Near Earth Asteroid Rendezvous (NEAR) spacecraft for planetary science pioneer Gene Shoemaker. FULL STORY at NEAR Shoemaker SPACE WEATHER NEWS NOTE: A large sunspot near the center of the solar disk has developed a comlicated magnetic field that could lead to significant solar flares. Flares or coronal mass ejections from this region will likely be directed toward Earth. For details and updates visit SpaceWeather.com Solar updating image is available at http://www.spring.net/yapp-bin/restricted/read/geo/24.41 Note the large sunspot visible just left of middle where the equator would be on earth.

Space Science News for March 19, 2000 As the Sun sets at the south pole on March 20, 2000, Earth will join two other planets in the solar system where it is northern Spring. FULL STORY at Sunset at the South Pole

Thursday's Classroom for March 20, 2000 This week's episode of Thursday's Classroom is about Spring on Earth and other planets. Educational lesson plans and activities include a scavenger hunt for signs of Spring, solar system Easter eggs, math exercises involving temeratures on Earth and Mars, a reprise of the Fall favorite "S'more Seasons," and much more. Thursday's Classroom

The Earth weighs around 6,588,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 tons.

Unlike Saturn, which is so light it would float in water. If you could find enough water to put it in.

Ah...there's the rub... Saturn is one huge planet. Not as huge as Jupiter which is just a few mgatons shy of being a star all by itself...

Until we get a craft conference, here are some activities involving rocks for kids and fun adults: http://www.hmns.mus.tx.us/hmns/educator/sq_gems98.htm Minerals used everyday � clay or bentonite (ceramics, deodorant, coffee creamer), chalk, salt, graphite (pencils) Minerals around the classroom Where would we be without minerals? Vocabulary: Cleavage � The way certain minerals break at weak points due along their internal crystal structure. Thousands of tiny facets can be cut into diamonds and other gemstones because we know how they break or cleave. Mineral � A solid substance that is inorganic, has a crystalline structure and occurs in nature. A mineral can be composed of only one element or it can be a combination of elements. Gold, silver, and copper are minerals. Zinc is not a mineral because it never occurs in nature except in combination with other elements. Those combinations, however, are minerals. Element � Any substance--solid, liquid, or gas--that is composed of only one type of atom. Rock � Rocks are aggregates of minerals. That means they are mixtures in which the individual components are "clumped" together rather than "blended." (Like the tossed salad as opposed to the melting pot analogy of the people of the United States. A chocolate chip cookie is another good analagy). Granite, for example, is a rock made of the minerals quartz, feldspar, and mica. Take a look at a piece of granite and you can see all three minerals. Crystal � The geometric shape formed when the atoms combine to form a mineral. Every mineral species has a certain crystal structure. That means that every single crystal of every single diamond has the same shape. Activity 1: Plaster Casting Plaster is made by dehydrating gypsum. Gypsum contains a lot of water. When gypsum is heated, the water evaporates and what is left is a white powder. When you mix the powder with water & let it dry, it hardens. (But the molecules don�t arrange themselves back into the same crystal structure.) Ancient peoples learned to throw gypsum into a fire and heat it until the water evaporated. Then they mixed the left over ash with water to make plaster. They used the plaster to decorate buildings and other objects. The ancient Egyptians, Romans & Greeks all used plaster. A human skull decorated with plaster was found in a cave in Europe indicating that plaster has been used for many thousands of years. What You Do: Mix up some plaster of Paris to make footprints, leaf prints, or pour it into molds. Activity 2: Make a "Precious Jade" Carving Jade or Jadeite is precious to many cultures including the Chinese, and the Aztec, Maya, and other mesoamerican people. It is prized because of its beauty and carvability. Extremely intricate details can be carved into jadeite because of its microscopic crystal structure. It does cleave or break along its crystal structure, but because the crystals are so small, we seem to be able to cut it any way we want. Incidentally, the Chinese consider any equally carvable stone such as lapis lazuli & nephrite to be jades. Add vermiculite to plaster to make a soft, carvable "stone." Vermiculite is the mineral mica that has been heated until it expands or pops�kind of like popcorn. What You Need: Green tempera paint, 2 scoops plaster of Paris, 3 scoops Vermiculite, water, Small milk carton, Carving tools: Plastic spoon, knife, stick, nail, What You Do: 1.Mix the plaster, paint & vermiculite in a bucket or large bowl. Add about two scoops of water and stir until it looks like thick gravy. Pour the mixture into the milk carton & let harden. It will be ready to carve in about half an hour. 2.Peel away the milk carton & start carving. (Hint: you can keep the plaster soft enough to carve for 2-3 days if you keep it wrapped in a plastic bag.) 3.When finished, let it dry for 2 weeks. Activity 3: These Words are Crystal Clear Gems are prized for their rarity and beauty. Precious gems are some of the rarest, although, they must also be durable. Who would want a ring made out of something that wouldn�t last, no matter how rare or beautiful it is? Diamonds are considered one of the most precious, not because they the rarest, but because they are the hardest substance we have on earth. Like they say, diamonds are forever. Quartz may form some very pretty crystals, but because it is the most common mineral on Earth, it isn�t very valuable. What You Need: Table salt, oven, paint brush, black construction paper. What You Do: 1.Add 3 teaspoons of salt to 1/4 cup water 2.Preheat the oven to 150 degrees F. (Always ask an adult to help you use the oven). 3.Write a message on the black construction paper with the salt water & brush. Stir the solution before making each letter. 4.Turn the oven off & place the paper on a shelf in the oven. 5.Let the paper heat for 5 minutes or until it dries. What Happens: The water evaporates leaving the shiny white crystals of salt spelling out you message. Remember salt is the mineral Halite. For more activities and information on crystals & crystal structure, see the Science Quest Treasures of the Mineral Kingdom episode learning activities. Activity 4: Granite Paper Building Blocks Stone is the natural choice for building, The Egyptian pyramids (limestone) and ancient Greek & Roman temples (limestone, sandstone, & marble) have stood for centuries. The Taj Mahal is made of white marble, the White House is made of a light-colored Virginia sandstone, and the Texas State capital is made of pink Texas granite. Even manmade materials like brick and concrete begin with minerals. Brick is made from clay and concrete is a mixture of limestone, sand, gravel, and water. It was invented by the Romans who used it to build famous landmarks such as the Coloseum. Granite is an attractive, colorful rock used to build important buildings and monuments. It is made of three minerals: mica, quartz, and feldspar. What You Need: White paper, colored pencils or crayons, sidewalk, concrete block or other rough cement surface, photograph or piece of granite. What You Do: 1.Brush off loose dirt from the concrete. 2.Choose three crayons or pencils the same color as those in your photograph or piece of granite. 3.Place the paper on the concrete & color the entire sheet with one of the lighter colors. 4.Move the paper slightly and color with a different color. Move the paper again & color with the third until your paper looks like the granite. (Hint: hold the paper & color evenly.) 5.Use your "granite" paper for notepads, stationary or gift wrap. Activity 5: Wire Jewelry Precious Metals Metals are minerals that, instead of breaking, can be hammered into flat sheets, bent or molded into all kinds of useful things from weapons to pots & pans. The discovery of metalworking--first copper, then bronze, and finally iron�had such an effect on the advancement of civilization and technology that we divide history into the Copper Age, the Bronze Age, and the Iron Age. Metals are also excellent conductors of electricity. That means they carry an electric charge or signal from one point to another. What You Do: Bend copper, silver or even brightly colored plastic-coated wire into bracelets, or rings.

Foucault Pendulum These days, everyone knows the Earth spins on its axis. But for centuries, scholars searched for scientific proof. That proof came in 1851 when the French physicist Jean Bernard Leon Foucault discovered that a pendulum's swing plane would change according to the Earth's rotation. The pendulum is suspended on a 63-foot cable that extends through the three floors of the new wing. At Houston's latitude, the Foucault pendulum swings through 180 degrees (half a circle) in a 24 hour period. This display is a larger version of the one Foucault demonstrated in the Paris Observatory. Informational displays next to the pendulum provide a more in-depth explanation of pendulums. Fascinating Foucault Facts In the mid-nineteenth century, the French physicist J. B. L. Foucault first demonstrated that the plane of a swing of a pendulum appears to rotate or precess. At the Museum, the pendulum's swing advances between two adjacent star points every 4 hours. Because it knocks over pins on both ends of its swing, all pins are knocked over in just over 1 day. Mass: 180 lbs (81.6 kg) Length of Cable: 61.6 feet (18.8 m) Period: 8.71 seconds Swing angle: 5 degrees Swing displacement: 65 inches (1.65 m) Latitude of the museum: 29 degrees 46 minute North What causes the pendulum to knock over pegs? The earth rotates under the pendulum. The same Coriolis effect that turns the winds and water going down a drain causes the pendulum's swing to advance to the right (eastward as it swings northward and westward as it swings southward) in the Northern Hemisphere. At the North Pole, the pendulum would make a circle every 24 hours. In Houston, it takes just over 48 hours for the pendulum to complete one circle. At the Equator, the pendulum does not precess at all. What keeps the pendulum swinging? The earth's gravity and a magnet keep the pendulum from slowing down and stopping. The earth's gravity pulls the pendulum down toward the bottom of its swing arc. The pendulum is traveling fastest as it crosses over the center star. The pendulum's momentum carries it past the center point. At each swing, air resistance and friction between cable strands and at the cable hinge slow down the pendulum. To keep the pendulum swinging, a ring-shaped electromagnetic collar around the top of the pendulum cable turns on as the pendulum crosses the center point of its swing. An iron armature, mounted on the cable just inside the collar is attracted outward toward the magnetic collar. This pull gives the pendulum the energy it needs to keep swinging. How could you make the pendulum swing back and forth faster? The length of the cable determines the pendulum's period. A shorter cable would make it swing faster. This very exact period, regardless of how wide the swing is, makes a pendulum a good time keeper for a clock. Until atomic clocks and quartz oscillators were invented, pendulum clocks were used to provide an absolute time base. The pendulum can also be used to measure the local pull of gravity. The period of a pendulum depends on the length of the cable and the local acceleration due to gravity. (period = 2*pi*square root(length/gravity) ) The local gravity is 32.2 ft/sec2 pr 9.8m/sec2.)

There is nothing quite like sitting quietly on the floor of a great museum and watching a huge Foucault pendulum swinging independently of the earth. Its motion keeps it steady back and forth motion while you and the rest of the Earth rotates under it. As it swings through its arcs and pegs rotate into its path, it knocks them over. I know of no other way to feel the earth rotate beneath you and see the effect of that rotation. I helped set one up at a Chemistry-Physics Open House in college and even our small one did exactly the same thing. The above pendulum is electronically kept in motion.

http://www.abc.net.au/science/k2/pendulum/default.htm is a wonderful site with interesting links for kids and explanations and pictures. I am still looking for a good picture of this pendulum - one of the most noticeable is the very long string on which it is suspended. Ours was hung in a stairwell of about 4 stories.

Discovery Online http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/webletter/webletter.html 1. THE KINGDOME IS IMPLODING ... SEE IT LIVE! On Sunday morning (11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT) Ken Griffey Jr.'s old home-run palace is coming down. Pitchers cheer, hitters mourn and you can check it all out over breakfast. http://tlc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tlcpages/kingdome/kingdome.html 2. WHAT'S HAPPENING RIGHT NOW? CHECK OUT THE NEW LIVE EVENTS PAGE. From live surgery to a boxing match to soaring eagles, there's no time like the present to check out our latest feature. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/liveevents/liveevents.html 3. ON THE ROPES -- ROOT FOR AN ACADEMY AWARD. The film is up for an Oscar this weekend. It's the story of three young fighters overcoming adversity through hard work and perseverance. Get to know them, and join in on the discussions about their struggle. http://tlc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tlcpages/ontheropes/ontheropes.html 4. WANT TO TAKE A TURTLE NAP? BETTER HOLD YOUR BREATH. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000320/animals_turtles.html 5. CAN HATE AND VIOLENCE BE STOPPED? Discovery has embarked on a year-long initiative to better understand hatred and violence in the United States. We're looking for success stories, specifically steps that you or others have taken to counter racism in your community or home. If you'd like to participate, please send us a brief description of actions you've taken. solutions@online.discovery.com 6. VIDEO TIPS AND TRICKS FROM CHRISTOPHER LOWELL!!! Think you're not creative? Visit the Discovery Store and find a great selection of videos from decorating guru Christopher Lowell. Learn secrets for transforming your bed and bath into a personal oasis. And discover how easy it is to decorate your home with creativity and flair. http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39099415&ti=3000368 7. ROYAL SCANDALS (IT'S NOT GOSSIP, IT'S HISTORY!). It seems that the ruling classes have always held a special place, a sort of Hall of Fame, for particularly tawdry tales of sex and death. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/history/royal/royal1.html 8. BLACK HOLES GETTING FAT AND LAZY IN SPACE? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000321/space_blackhole.html 9. DINOSAUR DELIGHTS. Walk with them ... and even talk with them, in our special Dinosaur Guide. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/guides/dinos/dinos.html 10. GEAR UP FOR SPRING. With warmer weather coming, be prepared for all of your favorite outdoor activities. The Discovery Store offers a wide variety of products that help you explore your world. From expedition wear and sporty hats to outdoor tools and hiking gear, you're sure to find what you need to have an adventurous spring! http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39105612&ti=1000000 11. GARDEN VARIETY TIPS FOR SPRING. How does your garden grow? Give it a good start in our "Lifestyles" section. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/lifestyles/gardening/gardening.html 12. OUR KNUCKLE-DRAGGING ANCESTORS. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000323/anthro_knuckle.html 13. YOU HAVE OUR WORD: THE DAILY CROSSWORD PUZZLE IS GREAT! It's as challenging as you want it to be. We can leave you alone to solve it yourself, or give you hints along the way. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/games/crossword/crossword.html 14. GAMMA RAYS PUZZLING SCIENTISTS. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000323/space_gammaray.html 15. LIVE CAMS: WHAT IN THE WORLD? For years Discovery Channel has encouraged you to "explore your world." Now we bring you an open window to your world. EAGLE http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/eagle/eagle.html#top SEAL http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/seal/seal.html WEDDING http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/wedding/wedding.html BABY GORILLA http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/gorillas/gorillas.html LIBERTY BELL 7 http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/liberty/liberty.html PUPPY http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/puppy/puppymain.html GOLF http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/hhgolf/hhgolf.html SHARK http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/shark/sharkmain.html TIMES SQUARE http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/timessquare/timessquare.html PANAMA CANAL http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/pancan/pancan.html 16. THE HEALING PROPERTIES ... OF JEWELRY? For centuries gemstones have been rumored to carry magic properties. Garnets were thought to protect travelers, and amethysts to bring peace of mind. The Discovery Store offers a large assortment of beautiful jewelry with stones created by nature. We can't guarantee they have "magical" properties, but you'll look and feel great wearing them! http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39111809&ti=3000621 17. THE LATEST "MY DISCOVERY" PRIZE PAK WINNER IS: Kent Albert from Aurora, Colo. What did he win? A Discovery.com baseball cap, TLC E.R. scrubs top, Animal Planet T-shirt and Travel Channel insulated mug. Log in to "My Discovery," go to "Modify My Profile," and make sure that the optional information is filled in, and you could be next! http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/MyDiscovery/login.html 18. EARTH ALERT. Hurricanes, twisters and quakes, oh my! You never know what you'll find here, but you know it will be big. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/earthalert/earthalert.html 19. ON TV: TRAVEL CHANNEL, SUNDAY, AMERICA'S BEST BEACHES. Join a former Ms. Universe as she looks at shore things for sun and fun across the United States. http://travel.discovery.com/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=777505000 20. ON TV: TLC, MONDAY, ANATOMY OF A STING. You're an illegal arms dealer setting up a sweet score in stolen military hardware. Or is that just what they want you to think? http://tlc.discovery.com/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=551652002 21. ON TV: DISCOVERY CHANNEL, TUESDAY, ON THE INSIDE: MISSING PERSONS. Behind each statistic there's a real-life story. Behind each search there's an underground network of contacts and detectives. http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=21966000 22. ON TV: ANIMAL PLANET, WEDNESDAY, SHARK ENCOUNTERS. You may pity yourself as you struggle through the rat race day to day ... until you meet the folks who call sharks their co-workers. http://animal.discovery.com/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=676364000

NASA Science News for March 30, 2000 Next Thursday, April 6, three planets and the thin crescent Moon are going to put on a memorable sky show when the quartet converge inside a circle 9 degrees across. The grouping is just the prelude to a grander alignment of planets on May 5, 2000. Is doom at hand, as many mystics assert? Find out by reading the FULL STORY at http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2000/ast30mar_1m.htm Planets for Dessert Also, for kids and kids-at-heart, a younger person's version of this article is available at the NASA Kids web site: http://kids.msfc.nasa.gov/news/2000/news-planetalign.asp?se The Planets Line Up __

Thursday's Classroom for March 30, 2000 This week's episode of Thursday's Classroom explores planetary alignments. The Moon, Jupiter, Saturn and Mars will put on a beautiful sky show April 6 when the quartet converge in the western sky after sunset. The grouping is just the prelude to a grander alignment on May 5. Is catastrophe at hand, as many doomsayers predict? "No way!" say scientists. Educational lessons and activities include "Sky Orienteering" (how to view the April 6 alignment), "Doomsday Desserts" (skywatching snacks for the big event), "Alignment of the Decimals" (a math exercise involving interplanetary gravity) and more. VISIT http://www.thursdaysclassroom.com

NASA Science News for April 1, 2000 On April Fools Day, 2000, NASA researchers are questioning the fate of five high-flying sweet treats that disappeared after a meteor balloon flight in April 1999. FULL STORY at http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2000/ast01apr_1m.htm

Discovery Channel Online - 1 Apr 2000 1. NEW WORLDS FOUND! Two more planets have been discovered just outside our solar system. Get the scoop on these and the skinny on what else is going on out there in the wide-open universe. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/exp/universe/amazingspace/am_main.html 2. HAS MARS SEEN THE LAST OF US? Mistake upon mishap upon miscalculation ... Are the secrets of the Red Planet not ours to know? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/features/marspolar/marspolar.html 3. WATCH "CROCODILE HUNTER" ANY TIME YOU WANT ! Shocking, wild and chock-full of crocodiles, gators, pythons and wild pigs! Visit the Discovery Store if you can't get enough of "TV's wild man." You'll find a great selection of videos with all of Steve Irwin's exciting adventures, so get close -- REALLY close! http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39099415&ti=9000000&ps=733774 4. THE IRISH ELK DONE IN BY HIS ENORMOUS ANTLERS. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000328/animals_elk.html 5. SEE THE REAL AMAZON AT "PICTURE OF THE DAY." Sure, you may know it as one of the most famous brand names on the Internet, but we're here to show you the real, actual, authentic Amazon River, running through Brazil, Colombia and Peru. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/picture/picture.html 6. INSIDE THE CIA. You're officially cleared (at least as far as we're concerned) to check out the inner workings of America's spy factory. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/history/cia/cia.html 7. TRASH OR TREASURE? YOU MAKE THE CALL. Can you tell a priceless heirloom from a worthless piece of junk? Give us your verdict, then see what the professional appraiser had to say http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/history/treasures/treasures.html 8. BREED ALL ABOUT IT: THE VIDEOS. Which dog is considered the ultimate house pet? What's the oldest known purebred? Find these answers and much more when you visit the Discovery Store. With videos on almost 20 popular breeds, you're sure to find the history and unique characteristics of your favorite family pet. http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39105612&ti=3000389 9. ANCIENT PERSIAN ARMY DISCOVERED? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000327/history_persianarmy.html 10. WE'RE THE LIVE CAM CAPITAL OF THE WEB. NEED PROOF? 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The Discovery Store has the solution. From our video collection, exploration tools and unique home decor to great travel gear and jewelry designed by nature, you're bound to find just the right gift! http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39111809&ti=1000000 15. CAN THE MILITARY LEARN FROM A BUTTERFLY? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000329/animals_butterfly.html 16. YOUR MILLION DOLLAR SMILE ... LITERALLY? Cosmetic dentistry is no longer limited to bleaching and bonding. It's expanded into laser gum contouring, porcelain veneers, and even a procedure called a �smile lift." We'll fill you in on how much you�ll have to fork over for the perfect pearly whites, and if they�re really worth it. http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/WSDSC000/20770/23918/274145.html?d=dmtContent 17. THE DEADLY DRINK OF POE AND VAN GOGH. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000327/misc_absinthe.html 18. GESUNDHEIT! BATTLE CRY OF THE ALLERGY WARS. 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Sat, 8 Apr 2000 15:08:48 GMT From: Discovery Channel Online Subject: Eco-Challenge, Rogue Iceberg & Your Animal Videos at Discovery.com Here are our picks for some of the coolest things going on in your world this week ... If your email doesn't hyperlink these addresses, just copy this one address into your Web browser and click your way through this week's highlights. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/webletter/webletter.html 1. IT'S ECO-CHALLENGE ARGENTINA. Go behind the scenes of the adventure race that make triathlons look like powder-puff derbies, with course maps, team rosters and conversation pipelines to the racers themselves. http://dsc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/ecochallenge/ecopatagonia/reports/ecopatagonia.html SPONSOR MESSAGE: Isuzu's Geared Up Sweepstakes. Click here for your chance to win! http://www.isuzu.com/eco_sweeps_mail.htm 2. THE MOST DANGEROUS PLACES ON EARTH. For some people, the perfect vacation is no day at the beach. Robert Young Pelton has been to the brink, and now he's back with a guide for those who dare follow him. http://travel.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/wmdangr/wmdangr.html 3. SPACE CAPITALISM: A MIR FORMALITY. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000404/space_mir.html 4. SEND US YOUR FUNNIEST ANIMAL VIDEOS. Have you seen a pigeon who thinks he's a duck? Do you know a squirrel who looks like Regis? Well, catch them on video and there may be fame for your subject and (not quite a) fortune for you. http://animal.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tunein/funniest/funniest.html 5. A SECOND GIANT ICEBERG IS ON THE LOOSE. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000404/enviro_iceberg.html 6. POMPEII: THE DAY THAT HELL ARRIVED. The volcano spewed from the bowels of the Earth so quickly, some people died before they had time to scream. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/features/pompeii/newfindings.html 7. CREATE YOUR OWN ECO-CHALLENGE. 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The discovery of a 4,000-year-old tomb with all the majesty usually reserved for kings has researchers wondering what made Queen Ankh-sn-Pepi so special. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/guides/ancientworlds/egypt/egypt.html 12. WHOOPING CRANE TURF WAR AVERTED. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000404/animals_cranes.html 13. BUILD A ROLLER COASTER. Think you could design a scarier coaster than the professionals? Here's your chance to try your luck. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/exp/rollercoasters/build.html 14. DOING YOUR BABY A SOLID. Which comes first, cereal or pureed carrots? When should you start feeding your baby solid foods, and what should you try first? Take our quiz and learn what foods to introduce to your baby at each stage of development. http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/WSDSC000/20730/24082/275833.html?d=dmtContent 15. 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Now we bring you an open window to that world. TIGER http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/tiger/tiger.html MANATEE http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/manatee/manatee.html WEDDING http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/wedding/wedding.html EAGLE http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/eagle/eagle.html#top SEAL http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/seal/seal.html BABY GORILLA http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/gorillas/gorillas.html LIBERTY BELL 7 http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/liberty/liberty.html PUPPY http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/puppy/puppymain.html GOLF http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/hhgolf/hhgolf.html SHARK http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/shark/sharkmain.html TIMES SQUARE http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/timessquare/timessquare.html PANAMA CANAL http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/pancan/pancan.html 19. WHAT ARE THESE KEEPSAKES WORTH? YOU TELL US. Can you tell a priceless heirloom from a worthless piece of junk? Give us your verdict, then see what the professional appraiser had to say. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/history/treasures/treasures.html 20. HATE, VIOLENCE, RACISM: WILL THEY EVER END? Check in on Discovery Channel's year-long initiative examining the seeds of evil in humans and looking for solutions. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/history/hateviolence/hateviolence.html 21. WHY ARE WE VIOLENT? Join the live show online and on Discovery Channel, Friday, April 14, at 7 p.m. ET, to find out what experts around the country have to say. Send your questions for the panelists. asklive@online.discovery.com 22. WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO FIGHT HATE AND VIOLENCE? We're looking for stories about what you and your friends around the country are doing to prevent hate and violence in your communities. Send us a brief summary. solutions@online.discovery.com 23. CAN'T PASS UP A GOOD BARGAIN? Save big when you shop at the Discovery Store Outlet. With prices slashed up to 60%, you'll find something for those you love ... or treat yourself! Shop now for the best selection, because quantities are limited. http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39111809&ti=3000671 24. LIFESTYLES: NOW THAT'S LIVING! Let Lifestyles cheer you on, lift you up and help you out, like your personal coach! Whether you're looking for love, weight loss or the perfect recipe, Lifestyles is here for you. Now with 13 areas for inspiring ideas and advice on parenting, crafts, beauty, gardening and more. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/lifestyles/lifestyles.html 25. WE'RE TALKING DINOSAURS, AT SCIENCE LIVE! Send in your questions now for the dino denizens, then stop by on Wednesday at 8:10 p.m. ET to see the show in live streaming video. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/sciencelive/sciencelive.html 26. ON TV: DISCOVERY CHANNEL, SUNDAY, ECO-CHALLENGE ARGENTINA, PART I. It was already the most grueling adventure race that most of the 51 co-ed teams from 31 countries had ever seen. Then came the hurricane and blizzard. http://dsc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=21954000 27. ON TV: ANIMAL PLANET, MONDAY, JACK LONDON'S "CALL OF THE WILD." Follow the adventures of Miles, Emma, Stanton and Buck in Animal Planet's new series based on the literary classic. http://animal.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=675502005 28. ON TV: TRAVEL CHANNEL, TUESDAY, THE LAND OF FEAR. The very word pushes our primal survival buttons ... Sahara. http://travel.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=775622001 29. ON TV: TLC, WEDNESDAY, STAR FLEET. What will space travel be like in the near future? Well, science fiction may have a little more influence than you'd have thought. http://tlc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=548068000

Boy, I the Discovery Channel has been busy lately! I guess I've been missing a lot of good science programs now that I no longer have cable TV. That April Fool's day article about the high-flying peeps is a scream! (Notice they don't fly, so much as plummet...)

David's father sent me that peeps article. Yes, they do tend to plummet and leave a sticky mess behind...

hursday's Classroom for April 13, 2000 This week's episode of Thursday's Classroom examines one of the biggest mysteries of modern astrophysics: What causes distant cosmic explosions that astronomers call "Gamma Ray Bursts?" Lessons and activities include "Gamma Ray Playing Cards" (a card game about the electromagnetic spectrum), "Gamma Rap!" (proof that high energy astronomers are hip), "High Energy Math Problems" and more.... Please visit http://www.thursdaysclassroom.com !

April 15, 2000 http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/webletter/webletter.html 1. WALKING WITH DINOSAURS ... PREPARE TO BE STUNNED. http://dsc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/dinos/dinos.html 2. WERE DRAGONS REALLY DINOSAURS? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000412/history_myths.html 3. THE CLOSEST CALLS IN SPACE TRAVEL. Thirty years ago we heard: "Houston, we have a problem." Here are more of the nearest-misses in the history of space exploration. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/features/spaceescapes/spaceescape.html 4. WATCH ECO-CHALLENGE ANYTIME YOU WANT. You saw the thrilling, suspenseful action on Discovery Channel; now take home the video that captures it all! Competitors penetrate dense forests, navigate wild rapids, kayak a glacial fjord and climb a 12,000-foot summit mantled by ancient glaciers, all while braving the intense Patagonia terrain and weather. Visit Discovery Store to order your copy today. http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39099415&ti=3000696 5. CRANE CHICK MISSING. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000412/animals_crane.html 6. NEW KIDS ON THE WEB. Add your bundle of joy to our gallery! http://tlc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tlcdaytime/babystory/newkids.html 7. BRAINY BEES BEAT BRAWNY BEES. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000412/animals_bees.html 8. UP CLOSE TO AN ASTEROID. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000412/space_near.html 9. NAPOLEON INVADES EGYPT! This multimedia feature about the great emperor's Egyptian campaign goes online Tuesday, but as an insider you can get a "sneak preview" now! http://tlc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tlcpages/napoleon/napoleon.html 10. HATE ON THE INTERNET: HOW FAR IS TOO FAR? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/history/hateviolence/onlinereporting2.html 11. DINO DETECTIVES AT DISCOVERY KIDS ONLINE. Hey, parents! If your kids are dinosaur fans, tell them to check out dinosaurs at Discovery Kids Online. They can take the dino trivia quiz, collect dino trading cards and send prehistoric e-cards to friends! http://kids.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/dinos/dinos.html 12. WANT TO LEARN ABOUT GLOBAL WARMING? GO TO THE NORTH POLE! http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000411/enviro_arctic.html 13. TWINS! WE NEED YOU! Do you share a bond no one else understands? Perhaps a secret language or ESP? Bizarre matching outfits? We're looking for stories about the unique experiences of twins. Please email us your most amazing anecdotes, and include a picture, too. Twins_TLC@discovery.com 14. THE CROCODILE HUNTER IS ALIVE AND WELL. Despite persistent rumors of his untimely demise, Steve Irwin continues to interact personally with wildlife like no one you've ever seen before. http://animal.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/animalpages/crocpages/croc.html 15. CHAT LIVE WITH CHRISTOPHER REEVE. Join Christopher Reeve on Wednesday, April 19, at 9 p.m. ET, as he takes your questions about living with a spinal cord injury and the amazing research being done on spinal cord regeneration. http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/WSDSC000/20725/23718.html 16. TENNIS CAM, ANYONE? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/hhtennis/hhtennis.html 17. HAVANA: THE ONLINE WALKING TOUR. http://travel.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/ideas/grtcities/cuba/cuba.html 18. KATHY SCHROCK HAS THE BEST INFO ON THE INTERNET. http://school.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/schrockguide/index.html 19. TRASH OR TREASURE? YOU MAKE THE CALL. Can you tell a priceless heirloom from a worthless piece of junk? Give us your verdict, then see what the professional appraiser had to say. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/history/treasures/treasures.html 20. WHEN DINOSAURS REIGNED: TAKE 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 of "Walking With Dinosaurs." Visit Discovery Store and bring the most expensive documentary ever created into your home! http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39105612&ti=9000000&ps=165340 21. GIFTS FOR YOUR FEARLESS FLYERS. Is there an aviation buff in your life? You'll find authentic aircraft replicas from World Wars I and II at Discovery Store, and a complete line of aviation apparel and home decor to keep your loved one "flying high." http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39111809&ti=3000618 22. RIDE WITH EMERGENCY VETS. They can't get a medical history, and they can't ask where it hurts. http://animal.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/animalpages/e-vets/e-vets.html 23. OY! PASS THE LOW-FAT GEFILTE FISH. Can't imagine lightening Aunt Miriam's traditional Passover recipes? After indulging in our interactive Seder meal, you may think twice about those matzo balls. To avoid schlepping around extra pounds, click here to learn how to skim the fat from your Seder. http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/WSDSC000/20707/11144.html 24. EARTH ALERT: A PLANET IN CHAOS. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/earthalert/earthalert.html 25. NEW AMAZING SHOTS FROM THE AMAZON RIVER AT "PICTURE OF THE DAY." http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/picture/picture.html 26. PANORAMA PHOTO: OPERA ON THE AMAZON. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/picture/picture.html 27. SOLVE THE HISTORY MYSTERY AT "MISSING LINK." http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/games/missinglink/missinglink.html 28. EVERYBODY FENG SHUI TONIGHT! Having a bit of bad luck? Well, perhaps you should replace that tired picture of your ex with a houseplant -- at least that's the advice given by experts in the ancient Chinese art of Feng Shui. Get tips on where you should place your couch to create the best energy flow. http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/WSDSC000/20707/23844.html 29. ON TV: TLC, SUNDAY, "DARING CAPERS" MARATHON. The plot to plunder an armored car, a great train robbery ... You're (vicariously) one of the gang in on the swindle. http://tlc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/series.jsp?series=3175 30. ON TV: DISCOVERY CHANNEL, MONDAY, THE MAKING OF "WALKING WITH DINOSAURS." Science meets movie magic to bring the ancient dinosaurs into your living room. http://dsc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=22248000 31. ON TV: ANIMAL PLANET, TUESDAY, EXTRAORDINARY ELEPHANTS. Follow the adventures of two elephant families, one in Africa, one in India. http://animal.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=673884001 32. ON TV: TRAVEL CHANNEL, WEDNESDAY, THE RIVER DINOSAUR. The Nile crocodile has one unusual quality ... He targets humans for prey. http://travel.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/schedule.jsp?channel=TRV&yyyy=2000&dd=19&mm=04 33. UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS NEWSLETTER. Just insert the email address you used to sign up, hit "unsubscribe," and you're off our database. Thanks for trying us out! http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/MyDiscovery/unsubscribe.html 34. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUT THIS NEWSLETTER. Let us know what's on your mind! jack_huber@discovery.com

NASA Science News for April 19, 2000 Lt. Col. Cady Coleman talks with Science@NASA about what it's like to be an astronaut and how a passion for high school chemistry led her to become one. FULL STORY at http://www.spacescience.com/headlines/y2000/ast19apr_1m.htm

That's good, because most women aren't going in to technology or computer science. Women, I believe, only make up 25% of the techie population.

Really! Hey you guys with clear skies, I expect you to give a full report on the Lyrid meteor shower - I posted it on Geo 14.

http://www.discovery.com/webletter/webletter.html Discovery Online Welcome to the coolest destinations you can find anywhere on the Internet: 1. YOU'RE ON MOUNT EVEREST. It's a real-life adventure, with pictures and video from our correspondent, and a virtual climb for you. 2. FLY THROUGH A PHARAOH'S TOMB. 3. WALKING WITH DINOSAURS ... IN CASE YOU MISSED IT, IT"S BACK! 4. ORDER YOUR COPY OF "WALKING WITH DINOSAURS" TODAY. Take the ultimate journey back in time ... to the reign of the dinosaurs! State-of-the-art digital effects and animatronics combine to form the living, breathing images that put you inside a virtual lost world. Visit Discovery Store and secure your own copy of the most expensive documentary ever created! 5. WAS SHAKESPEARE ITALIAN? 6. PIERCING THE HEART OF EVIL. 7. BRAND-NEW PHOTOS FROM THE AMAZON RIVER AT "PICTURE OF THE DAY." 8. SHOW ME THE BUNNY! TEST YOUR CHOCOLATE QUOTIENT. Easter is upon us, and you know what that means -- chocolate! Indulge without the bulge. 9. ENTER THE "WORKING DOGS" SWEEPSTAKES. Animal Planet is honoring the hardest-working "best friends" anywhere, and you could win a spa getaway for you and your pooch! 10. TRASH OR TREASURE? YOU'RE THE APPRAISER. 11. AN ALIEN'S VIEW OF EARTH. 12. BABY GORILLA CAM: THE TWINS JOIN APE SOCIETY. 13. SHARK CAM: ARE YOU READY TO HANG OUT AT THE TOP OF THE FOOD CHAIN? 14. DID CAVEMEN WORRY ABOUT CAVITIES? 15. SURFING MEETS SCIENCE, DUDE. 16. BUILD THE PERFECT WAVE. 17. WHAT'S YOUR BEEF? Not sure which cut of meat you should throw on the barbie? Learn your beef basics, as supermarket guru Phil Lempert, primes us for grilling season with tips on choosing USDA-graded meat. 18. PREGNANCY JOURNAL. Trish is two weeks from delivery. She can't wait to meet her daughter ... and get reacquainted with her old body. 19. TWINS! WE NEED YOU! Do you share a bond no one else understands? Perhaps a secret language or ESP? Bizarre matching outfits? We're looking for stories about the unique experiences of twins. Please email us your most amazing anecdotes, and include a picture, too. 20. NEW MEADE AUTOSTAR UPGRADES AT THE DISCOVERY STORE. Access the FREE Discovery Channel Millennium Sky Tour. Meade Autostar owners can explore the most up-to-date celestial objects in the sky. Each month, there's a new tour to download to your Autostar, bringing you an endless universe of stellar space objects. 21. WORLD TOUR CAM. Hollywood? Panama? The Kremlin? Where shall we go next? 22. WORLD TRADE CENTER CAM. 23. STARTING SUNDAY: ARMY ANT EXPERTS TAKE YOUR QUESTIONS. 24. GET THE VIOLENCE POLL RESULTS. 25. WHAT'S NEW WITH CHRISTOPHER LOWELL? 26. THE VERY WORST OF MOTHER NATURE. In 1988 Hurricane Gilbert had winds of more than 155 mph, nearly three times the speed of a car on the highway! Visit Discovery Store to learn about hurricanes and seven other natural phenomena with the best-selling "Raging Planet" video series. 27. FOUND: CRATER FROM THE METEOR THAT MADE DINOSAURS EXTINCT? 28. THE TOUGHEST BREAK: SPINAL CORD INJURIES. In 1995, Christopher Reeve went from Superman to quadriplegic in a matter on moments. Join Reeve as he narrates this program about the challenges of living with the injury and learn about new advances in spinal cord research. 29. CROCODILE GOD'S TEMPLE UNCOVERED. 30. ON TV: TRAVEL CHANNEL, SUNDAY, GREAT WRITERS, GREAT CITIES: MEXICO CITY. Paco Taibo is Mexico's premier mystery writer. Follow him on a journey through his capital city that only he could show you. 31. ON TV: TLC, MONDAY, SEPARATE LIVES. There are consequences to trying to fix Mother Nature's "mistakes," as the team of doctors learn when to try to separate conjoined twin girls. 32. ON TV: DISCOVERY CHANNEL, TUESDAY, WILDEST SHOW ON EARTH: THE ANGOLA PRISON RODEO. Go "On the Inside" the competition in which it isn't just the animals who long to break free of their cages. 33. ON TV: ANIMAL PLANET, WEDNESDAY, CROCODILE HUNTER: RETURN TO THE WILD. With the help of Steve's parents, Terri and the Crocodile Hunter hope to transport a half-ton croc safely out of a populated area. 34. UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS NEWSLETTER. Just insert the email address you used to sign up, hit "unsubscribe," and you're off our database. Thanks for trying us out! 35. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUT THIS NEWSLETTER. Let us know what's on your mind!

Thursday's Classroom for May 4, 2000 This week, Thursday's Classroom takes a wild ride on the original interplanetary Sport Utility Vehicle: the amazing Apollo Moon Buggy. Students will tap their toes to the beat of the "Moon Buggy Boogie," play a stimulating game of "Lunar Rover Lunacy," covert measurements from English to metric units in "Moon Math," and more... Please visit: http://www.thursdaysclassroom.com Also, a note for recent subscribers: The March 30, 2000, episode of Thursday's Classroom features lessons and activities related to the May 5, 2000, planetary alignment. See: http://www.thursdaysclassroom.com/index_30mar00.html

Titanic, Killer Tornadoes & NYC Stories at Discovery.com Buckle up for this week's big adventures at Discovery.com ... http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/webletter/webletter.html 1. TITANIC: YOU'RE ONBOARD! (Will you make it?) http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/guides/history/titanic/titanic.html 2. WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE ... LITERALLY. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000424/space_galaxy.html 3. NEW -- EARTH ALERT ROCKS! Don't miss the new, improved map of Mother Nature's temper tantrums. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/earthalert/earthalert.html 4. SEX AND DECEPTION: THE BEETLES AND THE BEES. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000503/animals_beetles.html 5. IS THE UNIVERSE FLAT? Get the latest theory and a look at the far reaches of the cosmos like you've never seen them. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/exp/universe/amazingspace/am_main.html 6. STONEWALL JACKSON'S LAST STAND. The Civil War's Battle of Chancellorsville cost the Confederate Army dearly, and may have signaled a dramatic change of fortune was about to come. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/history/civilwar/chancellorsville/chancellorsville.html 7. TOUR MOUNT EVEREST. The beauty of a VIRTUAL tour? All the extreme thrills, with none of the frozen extremities. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/exp/mteverest/flash.html 8. WHAT ABOUT MOM? In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson declared the second Sunday of May a national holiday honoring all mothers. Honor yours with a special gift from the Discovery Store. Order by May 9, and we'll guarantee on-time delivery and a free gift with every purchase! http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39099415&ti=3000724 9. WORKING DOGS. They're hunters, herders, rescue workers ... even police. Here's our tribute to them! http://apl.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/working_dogs/working_dogs.html 10. VISIT JAPAN AT "PICTURE OF THE DAY." http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/picture/picture.html 11. DID DINOS EVOLVE INTO TURKEYS? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000426/dino_turkey.html 12. THE END OF THE UNIVERSE (You heard it here first). http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000426/space_universe.html 13. MUGS, MOBSTERS AND MOGULS. Lots of cities have character, but none has characters like New York does. http://tlc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tlcpages/newyork/index.html 14. LYNETTE JENNINGS, UP CLOSE. It's everything you've always wanted to know about the design diva, her projects and guests. http://dsc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/dscdaytime/lynettejennings/lynettejennings.html 15. BEACH BLANKET CAVE MAN? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000503/fossil_stonetools.html 16. IS THAT TRASH OR TREASURE IN YOUR ATTIC? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/history/treasures/treasures.html 17. PREDICTING KILLER TORNADOES. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000501/weather_lightning.html 18. THE SECRETS OF LIFE REVEALED? The human genome is nearly mapped, but is it a miracle or a nightmare? http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/EMDSC000/20729/24239.html 19. BEETLES: YOU SAY YOU WANT AN EVOLUTION? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000427/animals_insects.html 20. SPACE SHUTTLE: I THINK I CAN, I THINK I CAN ... http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000427/space_atlantis.html 21. THE WEDDING PLANNER. Put your guest list online, share photos, find the perfect vows ... We provide everything but the bride or groom! http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/lifestyles/weddings/weddings.html 22. DOZENS OF NEW PRODUCTS ADDED TO THE DISCOVERY STORE OUTLET! Save big when you shop the Discovery Store Outlet. With prices slashed up to 60%, you're sure to find something for those you love ... or treat yourself! Shop now for best selection, as quantities are limited. http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39105612&ti=3000720 23. SEE AN ASTEROID UP CLOSE. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000501/space_near.html 24. LASER ME, DOC! This year 750,000 Americans will solve their sight problems with Lasik surgery. It could be the miracle you're looking for, but you should weigh the risks, too. http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/WSDSC000/20770/23895/229845.html?d=dmtDSCinside TWINS! WE NEED YOU! Do you share a bond no one else understands? Perhaps a secret language or ESP? Bizarre matching outfits? We're looking for stories about the unique experiences of twins. Please email us your most amazing anecdotes, and include a picture, too. Twins_TLC@discovery.com 25. SOY, OH SOY. THE SECRET TO A LONG LIFE? http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/WSDSC000/20707/23853.html 26. LIVE CAMS: WHAT IN THE WORLD? For years the Discovery Channel has encouraged you to "explore your world." Now we bring you an open window to that world. POLAR BEAR http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/tzbear/tzbear.html LIGHTHOUSE http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/hhharbor/hhharbor.html NEW YORK CITY TAXI http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/taxi/taxi.html TIGER http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/tiger/tiger.html MANATEE http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/manatee/manatee.html WEDDING http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/wedding/wedding.html GORILLA http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/gorillas/gorillas.html LIBERTY BELL 7 http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/liberty/liberty.html PUPPY http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/puppy/puppymain.html GOLF http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/hhgolf/hhgolf.html SHARK http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/shark/sharkmain.html TIMES SQUARE http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/timessquare/timessquare.html PANAMA CANAL http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/pancan/pancan.html 27. NEW MEADE AUTOSTAR UPGRADES AT THE DISCOVERY STORE. Access the FREE Discovery Channel Millennium Sky Tour. Meade Autostar owners can explore the most up-to-date celestial objects in the sky. Each month, there's a new tour to download to your Autostar, bringing you an endless universe of stellar space objects. http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39111809&ti=1000000 28. HEALTH AND HAPPINESS IN A FISH DISH. Even in a time when EVERYTHING seems to be harmful, good old fish is proving even healthier than we thought. http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/EMDSC000/20707/24087.html 29. IS EARTH LOSING WEIGHT? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000501/space_earth.html 30. ON TV: ANIMAL PLANET, SUNDAY, CROCODILE HUNTER, ISLAND OF TIME. Steve and Terri venture to an isolated island where strange creatures (other than them, of course) abound. http://animal.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=671359005 31. ON TV: TRAVEL CHANNEL, MONDAY, LONELY PLANET, FOOD IN VIETNAM. http://travel.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=771954073 32. ON TV: TLC, TUESDAY, UNIVERSE 2001: BEYOND THE MILLENNIUM. Will microscopic Martian fossils be the gateway to our first alien contact? http://tlc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=550110004 33. ON TV: DISCOVERY CHANNEL, WEDNESDAY, ON THE INSIDE: WOMEN IN THE RING. Female boxers are bringing a whole new meaning to the sentence, "What a knockout she is!" http://dsc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=22147000

Weird Science Projects The name of this site�Bizarre Stuff You Can Make in Your Kitchen�sums it up nicely. It describes, in detail, classic science projects originally published in books and magazines from the 1930s to 1960s. The list includes lessons on how to build your own seismograph, manufacture strange goo, or make pickles glow. The site even explains the process of making a shrunken head, though it recommends using an apple instead of the real thing. Go to: http://freeweb.pdq.net/headstrong/Default.htm

http://freeweb.pdq.net/headstrong/Cat.htm#10 This website has links to pages of science projects of all sorts from the simple to the complex - complete with schematic diagrams and things easily abtainable.

Big and little kids much check this url out. My son sent it to me and I ask you to check it out - it is worth it! http://www.intplsrv.net/jcems/californ.htm

DISCOVERY ONLINE 1. THE SECRET WORLD OF TWINS. Telepathy ... secret languages ... good twin/evil twin ... What's legend and what's fact? http://tlc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tlcpages/twins/twins.html 2. MOMMA WAS A NAKED MOLE-RAT. What better way to celebrate Mother's Day than a tribute to the best parents in the animal kingdom? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/nature/animalfamilies/animalfamilies.html 3. "GODZILLA" ICEBERG IS FREEING ITS FRIENDS. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000508/geo_iceberg.html 4. KLEOPATRA ASTEROID: A DOG BONE THE SIZE OF NEW JERSEY. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000505/space_asteroid.html 5. LIVE: TIMES SQUARE CAM. It's a people watcher's dream come true ... and now it auto-refreshes, too! http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/timessquare/timessquare.html 6. WALKING WITH DINOSAURS -- BRING IT HOME! Take the ultimate journey back in time. State-of-the-art digital effects and animatronics combine to form the living, breathing images that put you inside a virtual lost world. If you missed the landmark broadcast, then visit Discovery Store to secure the original BBC version! http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39099415&ti=3000698 7. WHAT YOUR CAT IS THINKING. From the mystery of the purr to that famous "cattitude" of theirs, we have your ultimate guide to house cats. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/nature/cats/cats.html 8. CUSTER AND VANDERBILT: WHO LINKED THEM? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/games/missinglink/missinglink.html 9. WALKING AMONG POMPEII'S DEAD. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000511/history_pompeii.html 10. GET THE LATEST FROM "TREASURES IN THE ATTIC." http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/history/treasures/treasures.html 11. THRILL RIDE PHOTOS -- SEND THEM IN! We want your best photos from amusement park thrill rides around the world. Include a sentence or two about the experience, your name and the state/country where you live. Photos should be scanned into one of three formats -- .bmp, .jpg or .gif -- and sent to the email address below. We'll post selected ones in an upcoming story. coaster@online.discovery.com 12. A MILE OF MUMMY? Did you know the linen used to wrap one Egyptian mummy could stretch almost an entire mile? While we can't offer you an original, the Discovery Store has a great selection of popular Egyptian decor. From unique statues to replica artifacts, you're sure to find something to satisfy any Egyptophile! http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39105612&ti=3000635 13. VIKINGS: AMERICA'S FIRST COMMUTERS? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000511/history_viking.html 14. DOG LOVERS: GET "BREED ALL ABOUT IT" ON VIDEO. Which dog is considered the ultimate house pet? What's the oldest known purebred? Find the answers to these questions and much more when you visit the Discovery Store. With videos on almost 20 popular breeds, you're sure to find out the history and unique characteristics of your favorite family pet. http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39118006&ti=3000389 15. ON TV: TLC, SUNDAY, ALL TWINS, ALL NIGHT! It's the secret world of twins ... six episodes in a row. http://tlc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/series.jsp?series=3370 16. ON TV: DISCOVERY CHANNEL, MONDAY, ON THE INSIDE: LIFE AND DEATH. The most dangerous beat in America? It just might be LAPD's gang war territory. http://dsc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=21412001 17. ON TV: ANIMAL PLANET, TUESDAY, SHARK SEAS. It isn't just humans who have to watch out for shark-infested waters. http://animal.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=675608002 18. ON TV: TRAVEL CHANNEL, WEDNESDAY, LONELY PLANET: ISRAEL. Justine Shapiro takes a fresh look at one of the world's most holy places. http://travel.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=771954013 20. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUT THIS NEWSLETTER. Let us know what's on your mind! jack_huber@discovery.com

http://www.greatachievements.org/greatachievements/index.html All of the below items are hot links for descriptions of the inventions named. How many of the 20th century's greatest engineering achievements will you use today? A car? Computer? Telephone? Explore our list of the top 20 achievements, and learn how engineering shaped a century and changed the world. 1. Electrification 2. Automobile 3. Airplane 4. Water Supply and Distribution 5. Electronics 6. Radio and Television 7. Agricultural Mechanization 8. Computers 9. Telephone 10. Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 11. Highways 12. Spacecraft 13. Internet 14. Imaging 15. Household Appliances 16. Health Technologies 17. Petroleum and Petrochemical Technologies 18. Laser and Fiber Optics 19. Nuclear Technologies 20. High-performance Material

Students take control of a prototype Mars Rover NASA Science News for May 17, 2000 Students from around the country will take control of a prototype Mars rover named FIDO as it explores a western Nevada desert. The FIDO rover is a testbed for future missions, including the proposed Mars Mobile Lander that is currently under study for a possible launch in 2003. FULL STORY at http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2000/ast17may_1.htm?list Heel, FIDO, Heel!

Thursday's Classroom for May 18, 2000 - NORTHERN LIGHTS Lately, sky watchers have been seeing some unusual sights -- red, green, yellow and purple lights in the sky that usually arrive about two days after a big solar storm. What's going on? They're the Northern Lights. You can learn more in this week's episode of Thursday's Classroom. Lessons and activities include Aurora Art, the Northern Lights Mystery, and a Soda-bottle Magnetometer. PLEASE VISIT: http://www.thursdaysclassroom.com Thursday's Classroom -- The Northern Lights

May 20, 2000 The Discovery.com information buffet: Good for you (like veggies), fun (like ice cream) and full of adventure (like five-alarm chili). So dig in! If your email doesn't hyperlink these addresses, just copy this one address into your Web browser and click your way through this week's highlights. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/webletter/webletter.html 1. EVEREST: THE PLOT THICKENS. Correspondent Finn-Olaf Jones ran into some very unexpected problems in his quest to reach the summit. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/exp/mteverest/mteverest.html 2. YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO PLANES. http://dsc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/technology/planes/planes.html 3. A NUCLEAR BOMB ON THE MOON? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000516/space_moon.html 4. LET THERE BE FLIGHT (VIDEOS, CLOTHING AND REPLICAS). Is there an aviation buff in your life? Then visit Discovery Store's "Ultimate Guide to Planes" boutique. You'll find authentic aircraft replicas from World War I and II, plus a complete line of aviation apparel, WINGS videos and home decor to keep your loved one "flying high." http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39099415&ti=1000000 5. WHAT'S A PROP FROM "THE GODFATHER" WORTH? A reader has the newspaper announcing that Vito Corleone has been shot. Find out what our appraiser thinks. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/history/treasures/treasures.html 6. PLAY THE NEW "TRASH OR TREASURE GAME." http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/history/treasures/polls/poll000516.html 7. SCIENCE AND THE PERFECT PUTT. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000517/misc_golf.html 8. VISIT KREMLIN CAM. (And your papers don't even need to be in order.) http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/kremlin/kremlin.html 9. BRING STATE-OF-THE-ART DINOSAURS HOME! If you missed the dramatic broadcast of "Walking With Dinosaurs," visit the Discovery Store and secure your own copy of the original BBC version, and take the ultimate journey back in time to the reign of the dinosaurs! http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39105612&ti=3000698 10. ET STILL DUCKING THE SETI SEARCH. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000517/space_seti.html 11. CROCODILE HUNTER NOT DEAD. Despite rumors of Steve Irwin's untimely death, we tend to believe him when he tells us he's alive and crocking. http://animal.discovery.com/animalpages/crocpages/stevespeaks.html 12. SEE JAPAN AT "PICTURE OF THE DAY." http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/picture/picture.html 13. COMET SNEAKS BY ASTRONOMERS. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000517/space_comet.html 14. SHARED GENES HELP ANT INVADERS. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000517/enviro_ants.html 15. FARMING IN THE IRON AGE: A TOUGH ROAD TO HOE. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000517/history_village.html 16. IS DA VINCI DNA STILL AROUND? He may no longer be the world's most famous Leonardo, but scientists are still interested in capturing DaVinci's genetic code. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000516/history_leonardo.html 17. CARE AND FEEDING OF T-REX. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000515/fossils_trex.html 18. LIGHTNING IS HAIR-RAISING STUFF! Did you know that 10 million lightning bolts shoot to Earth every day? Each is hotter than the sun, miles long and less than an inch thick! For more great weather facts, visit the Discovery Store, and get informative videos and precise weather tools ... everything you need to become your own meteorologist! http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39111809&ti=1000000

Yukon Meteor Blast Thursday's Classroom for June 1, 2000 On January 18, 2000, a "small" 200 metric ton asteroid streaked across the skies of western Canada and exploded in the atmosphere. Now, scientists have recovered fragments of the space rock and discovered that they are members of a rare class of meteorites possibly containing amino acids and other organic compounds. In this week's episode of Thursday's Classroom, students can learn more about the Yukon meteor by attending a "Cosmic BBQ," calculating "Fractions of a Meteorite" and more. VISIT: http://www.thursdaysclassroom.com Thursday's Classroom: Yukon Meteor Blast

newsletter@Online.Discovery.COM 1. ROLLER COASTER MADNESS! Vote for the best thrillers, take a video coaster ride and send us photos of your own personal terror on the tracks. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/exp/rollercoasters/thrills/thrills.html 2. THE LATEST ON THE "SHROUD OF TURIN." http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000524/history_turin.html 3. THE SEARCH FOR MOBY SQUID. No human has ever seen a live giant squid, but we know they exist because their carcasses have washed up onshore. http://dsc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/nature/giantsquids/giantsquids.html 4. JOIN THE INTERACTIVE SQUID SQUAD. http://dsc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/nature/giantsquids/meet.html 5. DEEP-SEA GALLERY OF THE ODD. http://dsc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/nature/giantsquids/tentacle.html 6. ASK THE SQUID DOCTOR. http://dsc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/nature/giantsquids/ask.html 7. GEAR FOR YOUR SUMMER EXPEDITIONS! Warm weather alert ... The Discovery Store offers a wide variety of products that help you explore your world. From expedition wear and sporty hats to outdoor tools and hiking gear, you're sure to find what you need for an adventurous summer! http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39099415&ti=1000000 8. GET OUT YOUR NUTCRACKER! Have you added nuts to your list of food no-nos? Well, prepare to cross them off that list. http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/WSDSC000/325/24368/282428.html?d=dmtContent 9. BODY CAM. Are the stars (working) out tonight? Find out live from Gold's Gym in Venice, Calif. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/body/body.html 10. ALIENS INVADE YELLOWSTONE. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/features/ecoinvaders/ecoinvaders.html 11. MISSION INVISIBLE: GO INSIDE A STEALTH BOMBER. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/area/technology/b2/b2.html 12. GATOR CAM. You may have heard that danger often lurks just below the surface. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/gator/gator.html 13. JUNK OR JACKPOT? ARE YOUR HEIRLOOMS VALUABLE? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/history/treasures/treasures.html 14. CHRISTOPHER LOWELL SCREENSAVER. Download our latest Lifestyles feature, and you'll never know when Christopher will pop in to keep you company. http://dsc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/dscdaytime/christopherlowell/screensaver.html 15. TAKE A DINOSAUR 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 "Walking with Dinosaurs." Visit the Discovery Store and secure your own copy of the most expensive documentary ever created! http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39105612&ti=3000698 16. GO, KEIKO, GO! The star of "Free Willy" may finally be free in real life. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000522/animals_keiko.html 17. IMAGINE AN AGELESS, STRESS-FREE WORLD. Watch "Hormone Heaven" this week on Discovery Health Channel, and explore a futuristic world where controlling our hormones may be the key to controlling our lives. http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/WSDSC000/20770/23680.html#Anchor-35882 18. ROME CAM. View the "Eternal City" 24 hours a day. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/rome/rome.html 19. NEW MEADE AUTOSTAR UPGRADES AT THE DISCOVERY STORE. You already know Discovery Store offers a large variety of telescopes and accessories, with equipment for every age and skill level. But did you know you can now access the FREE Discovery Channel Millennium Sky Tour? Check it out today! http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39111809&ti=1000000 20. 6,000-YEAR-OLD CITY FOUND. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000523/history_syria.html 21. THE REAL LYNETTE JENNINGS. It's everything you've always wanted to know about the design diva, her projects and guests. http://dsc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/dscdaytime/lynettejennings/lynettejennings.html 22. ATHLETIC AND DISABLED. These are not contradictory terms. Recreational activities for disabled people have gone far beyond the wheelchair basketball you're familiar with. http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/WSDSC000/20707/20918.html 23. A YEAR ON MARS. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000523/space_mars.html

Discovery Online - June 10 1. YOU'RE SUCH A NEANDERTHAL! No offense intended. We thought you'd like to take a virtual tour of a Neanderthal cave and see if you can find the clues hidden there. http://dsc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/science/stoneages/day.html 2. WALKING UPRIGHT ... WHAT A CONCEPT. Find out how that developed and many other human traits, too. http://dsc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/science/stoneages/roots.html 3. SOLAR RADIATION HITS EARTH! http://tlc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tlcpages/sunstorms/sunstorms_main.html 4. SEX AND THE SINGLE BANANA SLUG. Birds do it. Bees do it. Lions, tigers, bears ... oh my! Procreation is never far from an animal's thoughts. Fittingly, we've gathered some of the most unusual wildlife wooers you'll ever see. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/nature/mating/mating.html 5. MYTHIC CITIES FOUND UNDER THE SEA. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/guides/ancientworlds/egypt/news/newsmain.html 6. DON'T FORGET ABOUT DAD!! Honor your father in style this year with a special gift from the Discovery Store. Our Father's Day boutique offers a wide range of products, from exploration gear and weather gadgets to stargazing equipment and exciting home videos. Order by June 13, and we'll guarantee on-time delivery and a free gift with every purchase! http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39099415&ti=3000729 7. BUG DINOSAURS: IT WAS A SMALL WORLD AFTER ALL. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000606/fossils_trilobite.html 8. EATER'S DIGEST. Your food travels an incredible pathway in the 30 feet or so between intake and ... let's say ... output. http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/WSDSC000/20707/24311.html 9. SECRETS BEHIND MOVIE MAGIC. http://tlc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tlcpages/specialeffects/specialeffects.html 10. FAST STARS PRODUCE GIGANTIC BLACK HOLES. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000606/space_blackholes.html 11. NOW YOU'RE COOKING! Please, we beg you, these expert cooking techniques should only be tested by people who eat. Thank you for your cooperation. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/lifestyles/food/techniques/techniques.html 12. BIRD FEEDER CAM. Check out the pecking order when cardinals chow down with wrens and finches dine with chickadees. http://animal.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/birdfeeder/birdfeeder.html 13. WHAT'S UP IN ICELAND? This month we answer that eternal question 30 times with a daily image in "Picture of the Day." http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/picture/picture.html 14. FITNESS THROUGH FUN. Kickboxing ... snowboarding ... what's your passion? Join Stephanie Oakes on Thursday, June 15, at 1 p.m. ET as she shows us the latest way to get in shape: sport-specific training. http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/WSDSC000/20725/23719/281161.html?d=dmtContent 15. OWN THE MOST EXPENSIVE DOCUMENTARY EVER PRODUCED! State-of-the-art digital effects and animatronics combine to form the living, breathing images that put you inside a virtual lost world. If you missed the dramatic broadcast of "Walking with Dinosaurs," visit Discovery Store and secure your own copy of the original BBC version! http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39105612&ti=3000698 16. EARTH ALERT: KEEP TRACK OF MOTHER NATURE'S TEMPER TANTRUMS. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/earthalert/earthalert.html 17. GREAT MOMENTS OF THE 20TH CENTURY. Remember all the way back to the 20th century? If not, here are some highlights to help you out. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/features/20thcent/20thcent.html 18. AVIATION BUFFS: CAN YOU "NAME THAT PLANE"? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/games/plane/plane.html 19. TRASH OR TREASURE? How's your eye for valuable antiques? Give us your appraisal, then find out how you did. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/history/treasures/polls/poll000516.html 20. PIRATE GHOSTS. Just when you thought it was safe to cruise the high seas ... they're back. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/history/pirates/pirates.html 21. THE GREAT BOOKS SERIES. The best summer reading doesn't ALWAYS have that Fabio guy on the cover. http://tlc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tlcpages/greatbooks/greatbooks.html 22. HURRICANE ENABLED. 'Tis the season for the big winds. See how they start, and find out about the science of predicting them. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/features/huritech/huritech.html 23. VEGAS WEDDING CAM. Live from the city that was built on taking a chance, watch couples roll the dice on wedded bliss. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/wedding/wedding.html 24. THE HEALTHY MALE. Men's bodies may have a reputation for relative simplicity, but if that were true, how would you explain their shorter life span? http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/WSDSC000/9105/9105.html 25. SEARCH BEGINS FOR NAZI WAR TREASURE. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000605/history_nazi.html 26. WATCH CROCODILE HUNTER ANY TIME YOU WANT. It's shocking, wild and chock-full of crocodiles, alligators, pythons, wild pigs and other beasts! Visit the Discovery Store if you can't get enough of "TV's wild man." You'll find a great selection of videos with all of Steve Irwin's exciting adventures. http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39111809&ti=9000000&ps=733774 27. ON TV: ANIMAL PLANET, SUNDAY, CROCODILE HUNTER, FORCES OF NATURE. Steve teams up with the U.S. military for fun in the name of wildlife conservation. http://animal.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=674120012 28. ON TV: TRAVEL CHANNEL, MONDAY, AMAZING DESTINATIONS, TREASURES OF ITALY II. One program just couldn't hold all the wonders of Italy. Here we relive the fires of Pompeii and experience the waters of Venice. http://travel.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=773730075 29. ON TV: TLC, TUESDAY, TRAUMA CENTER. A pregnant woman is thrown from a horse, and a cocaine overdose results in a young man's heart attack. http://tlc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=550037003 30. ON TV: DISCOVERY CHANNEL, WEDNESDAY, QUEST FOR THE GIANT SQUID. We know they're out there from carcasses washed up on shore. But no one has ever seen a live giant squid. http://dsc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=21959000

Fathers day! Is that next weekend?

Yes, Indeed. And I will be celebrating here...brace yourself! June 18th is Father's Day *grin*

DISCOVERY.COM THIS WEEK http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/webletter/webletter.html 1. THE PERFECT STORM. Get the real story behind the movie, with readings from Sebastian Junger, the man who actually experienced it. http://dsc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/nature/storm/storm.html 2. CAN YOU CREATE THE PERFECT STORM? http://dsc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/nature/storm/flash.html 3. THE LOST ARK. It's a relic thought to be touched by the hand of God, but with the power to strike unbelievers dead in their tracks. http://tlc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tlcpages/ark/ark.html 4. CROCODILE HUNTER WEEK. Ask Steve, check out the live cam or enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win a trip to the Australia Zoo! http://animal.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/crochunter/crochunter.html 5. THE CROC HUNTER AUCTION. Want Steve's snake-catching bag? How about his famous khaki shorts or snake-bitten boots? Well, you'd just better get down to bid-ness and join the auction. http://animal.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/crochunter/auction.html 6. THE CROCODILE HUNTER, IN YOUR HOME! Can't get enough of "TV's wild man"? Well, to celebrate "Croc Week," we've compiled all your favorite Steve merchandise in one place. Here, you'll find the best Crocodile Hunter videos, outrageous Steve Irwin apparel and exploration tools for your own adventures. http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39099415&ti=1000000 7. KEIKO: BIGGEST STAR IN MOVIES IS NEARLY FREE. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000612/animals_keiko.html 8. YOUR BEST ROLLER COASTER PICTURES. From readers in Cuyahoga Falls to The Netherlands they came ... photos of the scary, the thrilling, the dramatic and the romantic. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/exp/rollercoasters/thrills/toughrider.html 9. LIFE'S A BEACH, AND THEN YOU FRY. Find out the dangers lurking at the beach, from sunburn to ear infections to raw sewage. http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/WSDSC000/20707/20919.html 10. PLAY THE GAME OF THE ANCIENT EGYPTIANS. It's called "Senet." Find out if you can beat Ramses at it. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/games/senet/senet.html 11. BE A TV HOST ON "DISCOVERY KIDS." The "Get Real Sweepstakes" is your ticket to a chance at stardom. http://kids.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/KIDS/getreal/sweeps.html 12. RAISING A TEENAGER ... AND SURVIVING IT. They're exasperating, exhilarating, passive, passionate ... and it doesn't help that you used to be one. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/lifestyles/babies/teenjournal/teenjournal.html 13. NEANDERTHALS DID THEIR OWN KILLING. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000613/fossils_neanderthal.html 14. CALIFORNIA OTTERS REBOUND (Even Better Than Shaquille O'Neal). http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000612/animals_otter.html 15. "BREED ALL ABOUT IT" VIDEOS. Which dog is considered the ultimate house pet? What's the oldest known purebred dog? Find the answers to these questions and much more when you visit the Discovery Store. With videos on almost 20 popular breeds, you're sure to find out the history and unique characteristics of your favorite family pet. http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39105612&ti=3000389 16. ALLERGY WARS. Don't go out there unarmed against the powers of nature. Take the offensive with the knowledge you gain in our Allergy Center. http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/WSDSC000/7945/7945.html 17. FEDERAL AGENTS TRACK BIRD MURDERERS. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000613/enviro_cormorant.html 18. TREASURES IN THE ATTIC: THE GALLERY. Check out the pictures of, and stories behind, all the items that our appraiser has ruled on so far. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/history/treasures/appraisal.html 19. ELEPHANT BORN LIVE ON THE INTERNET. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000612/animals_elephant.html 20. WHO WON THE LATEST "MY DISCOVERY PRIZE PAKS"? Tammy Ratcliff of Ceredo, W.Va., and Lynette Smith of Manteca, Calif., are the proud owners of an Animal Planet T-shirt, TLC Trauma scrub top, Travel Channel insulated mug and a Discovery.com baseball cap. To be eligible, just make sure all the optional information is filled in on your "My Discovery" account. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/MyDiscovery/login.html 21. STARTING SUNDAY: ASK US ABOUT THE ARCTIC FOX. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/conversations/creature/creature.html 22. THE BEST STUFF IN THE WORLD. It's the best of the bunch for beaches, boardwalks, theme parks, safari lodges and more. http://travel.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/ideas/wbestlst/wbestlst.html 23. THE SPACE GUIDE. We can truly promise you that the sky is no limit here. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/guides/space/space.html 24. THE DAILY CROSSWORD. Challenging, yes, but not the sort of puzzle you need to be an astrophysicist brain surgeon to solve. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/games/crossword/crossword.html 25. EXPLORE YOUR WORLD WITH LIVE CAMS. Hurricane Cam. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/hurricane/hurricane.html Body Cam. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/body/body.html Times Square Cam. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/timessquare/timessquare.html Kremlin Cam. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/kremlin/kremlin.html Daytona Beach Cam. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/daytona/daytona.html New York City Taxi Cam. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/taxi/taxi.html Manatee Cam. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/manatee/manatee.html 26. WATCH ECO-CHALLENGE ANYTIME YOU WANT You've watched the thrilling, suspenseful action on the Discovery Channel, now take home the video that captures it all! Competitors penetrate dense forests, navigate wild rapids, kayak a glacial fjord and climb a 12,000-foot summit mantled by ancient glaciers, all while braving the intense Patagonia terrain and weather. Visit the Discovery Store to order your copy today. http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39111809&ti=3000696 27. HERBAL REMEDIES FOR SUMMERTIME ILLS. http://www.discoveryhealth.com/cgi-bin/makelog.pl?pqsname=DHSummerPoll&mode=p&graphics=1&p=~br,DSC|~st,20707|~r,WSDSC000|~b,*|&&WH=/DH/&MIval=ihtIH 28. ON TV: DISCOVERY CHANNEL, SUNDAY, HUMANS: WHO ARE WE? Find out how the greatest survival tool in Earth's history -- the human mind -- led to species survival, then dominance. http://dsc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=30192000 29. ON TV: ANIMAL PLANET, MONDAY, AFRICA'S DEADLIEST SNAKES. Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin is in Kenya facing down black mambas, cobras and more of the most venomous snakes known to man. http://animal.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=674120015 30. ON TV: TRAVEL CHANNEL, TUESDAY, WORLD'S MOST DANGEROUS PLACES: THE AMERICAN WEST. Billy the Kid is history. Jesse James is long gone. Still, the American West is a long way from being tamed. http://travel.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=775620003

Divining Water on Mars: Part I Thursday's Classroom for June 22, 2000 At a NASA press conference on June 22, 2000, scientists revealed indirect but "compelling" evidence that liquid water exists near the surface of Mars and sometimes flows down gullies similar to ones formed by flash floods on Earth. This week's episode of Thursday's Classroom -- the first of a two part series about Mars and martian water -- includes kid's stories that summarize today's press conference along with educational lesson plans and activities about the Red Planet. Please visit http://www.thursdaysclassroom.com Thursday's Classroom: Divining Water on Mars (Part 1 of 2) Part 2 of this episode will appear next week on June 29, 2000.

http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/webletter/webletter.html 1. WATER ON MARS! NASA made a monumental announcement this week. Here's what it means. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/features/marspolar/marspolar.html Late-Breaking Bonus Item: CROC CAM. Live from Australia, see the twice-a-day feedings, and look closely for the Crocodile Hunter, himself! http://apl.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/crochunter/croc.html 2. FOLLOW OUR COSMO GIRL! That's "cosmo" as in cosmonaut, as correspondent Jane Stevens trains with the Russian space program. You could, too (for the right price). http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/features/spacecamp/spacecamp.html 3. "PERFECT STORM" LIVE WEBCAST. Join us right after Discovery Channel's "The Storm," on Monday at 10 p.m. ET to talk to guests, including the man who saved the lives of six people in the real-life "perfect storm." http://dsc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/nature/storm/liveevents.html 4. DOES MUSIC MAKE A DIFFERENCE? TELL US ABOUT IT. Did you find the answers blowin' in the wind? Has music or benefit concerts like No Nukes or Live Aid influenced the way you look at the world? Tell us about it, and we may include your story on TLC's "Stand and Be Counted" Web site. http://tlc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tlcpages/sabc/sabc.html 5. THE INCREDIBLE CROCODILE HUNTER! Can't get enough of "TV's wild man"? Click through the Discovery Store to find the best Crocodile Hunter videos, outrageous Steve Irwin apparel and exploration tools for your own adventures. http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39099415&ti=1000000 6. GLADIATOR ARENA FOUND. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000620/hi_gladiator.html 7. WEIGHT UP FOR ME! Despite "breakthrough" diets and late-night ads for exercise contraptions, weight is up for most of America. Can you buck the trend? http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/EMDSC000/14220/14220.html KM 8. KITTY CAM. We have the kitten, caboodle may not be included. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/kitten/kittenmain.html 9. PUPPY CAM IS BACK! http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/puppy/puppymain.html 10. YOUR GIANT SQUID ANSWERS ARE IN. http://dsc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/nature/giantsquids/ask.html 11. ICELAND SWINGS AT "PICTURE OF THE DAY." http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/picture/picture.html 12. EARTH ALERT: DISASTERS DON'T REALLY WAIT TO HAPPEN. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/earthalert/earthalert.html 13. MENTAL HEALTH QUIZZES. From alcoholism to bulimia to relationships, find out if you (or someone you love) has a problem that he or she needs to confront. http://www.lifescape.com/discovery/quizzes.asp 14. THE GARDEN THERAPIST. Would hummingbirds in your garden bring a little serenity to your life? Here's how to attract them. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/lifestyles/columns/gardentherapist.html 15. SHARKS ATTACK EXTINCTION! http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000620/an_shark.html 16. TIPS AND TRICKS FROM CHRISTOPHER LOWELL. Creative people aren't born; they're made aware by Christopher. At the Discovery Store you'll find a great selection of videos from decorating guru Christopher Lowell. Learn secrets for transforming your bed and bath into a personal oasis. And discover how easy it is to decorate your home with creativity and flair. http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39105612&ti=3000368 17. THERE'S SUGAR IN MY MILKY WAY. The galaxy, that is. And it may mean that life-forming chemicals exist before planets develop around stars. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000620/sp_sugar.html 18. ARE HAMMERHEADS SENSITIVE? With a name like that you wouldn't think so, but evidence may be proving otherwise. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000620/an_hammerhead.html 19. CHEF CAM. Check out what's cooking, with our compliments! http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/chef/chef.html 20. SMELL YOURSELF WELL? Aromatherapy isn't just a bubble bath, incense and candles. It turns out that there just may be some healing powers here. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/lifestyles/betterliving/aromatherapy.html 21. SHARK CAM. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/shark/sharkmain.html 22. LIVE VEGAS WEDDINGS. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/wedding/wedding.html 23. BALTIMORE HARBOR CAM. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/bharbor/bharbor.html 24. IS THIS OLD PHOTOGRAPH VALUABLE? It MIGHT be a Charles M. Russell, but then, not everything is as it seems in the antique world. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/history/treasures/current/appraisal4.html 25. MEET OUR ONLINE APPRAISER. Ever wondered "Who says so?" Well, we're glad you wondered that. Here he is. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/history/treasures/meet.html 26. SHOULD YOU DO PRENATAL TESTING? http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/WSDSC000/20707/24237.html 27. A VIDEO OF MAMMOTH PROPORTIONS. Visit the Discovery Store to secure your very own copy of "Raising the Mammoth," and join the Discovery Channel and a team of scientists as they painstakingly dig through the ice, then fly the 26-ton mammoth by helicopter to a lab for study. Don't miss out on the adventure! http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39111809&ti=3000670 28. WHY DON'T I EVER SEE BABY PIGEONS? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/area/skinnyon/skinnyon970905/skinnyon.html 29. WHY DOES TEFLON STICK TO THE PAN? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/area/skinnyon/skinnyon970606/skinny1.html 30. WHY DOES ASPARAGUS MAKE MY PEE STINK? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/area/skinnyon/skinnyon970115/skinny1.html 31. WHY CAN SOME PEOPLE ROLL THEIR TONGUE AND SOME NOT? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/area/skinnyon/skinnyon970226/skinny1.html 32. ON TV: TRAVEL CHANNEL, SUNDAY, TOP 10 COASTERS. Where are the best roller coasters in America? Our expert panel voted and now you can see where the elite meet to shriek. http://travel.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=776749000 33. ON TV: DISCOVERY CHANNEL, MONDAY, THE STORM. Learn the true story that inspired the blockbuster movie ... from the people who were actually on the scene. http://dsc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/nature/storm/tunein.html 34. ON TV: ANIMAL PLANET, TUESDAY, BIG CAT DIARY. It's lioness versus buffalo. Will they confront, or find a way to go about their business peacefully? http://animal.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=675610008 35. ON TV: TLC, WEDNESDAY, MEDICAL DETECTIVES. It's four shows in a row featuring those real-life Sherlock Holmes-style sleuths. http://tlc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/series.jsp?series=156

Here Comes Comet Linear NASA Science News for July 05, 2000 Comet 1999 LINEAR S4, which can already be seen through binoculars, is expected to become a faint naked-eye object similar in appearance to the Andromeda Nebula as it glides by the Big Dipper this month. Maximum brightness is expected on July 23, 2000. FULL STORY at http://spacescience.com/headlines/y2000/ast05jul_1m.htm?list

The Patriot, American Pyramid & Those Wacky Commercials at Discovery.com 1. "THE PATRIOT": HOW MUCH IS TRUE? Although Mel Gibson makes a dashing revolutionary, would you be safe quoting the movie as historic fact? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/history/reelhistory/patriot/patriot.html 2. WATCH THE DISCOVERY.COM TV COMMERCIALS. Some folks love them, and some just can't stand them. Take a look to see where you stand on the controversy. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/ad_ventures/onairspots/ 3. AMERICAN PYRAMID. Maybe George never told a lie, but scandals, scuffles and scam artists are just a few of the reasons it took 85 years to make the Washington Monument a reality. http://dsc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/history/monument/monument.html 4. WHEN DID PEOPLE START USING COINS? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000627/hi_coins.html 5. GET READY FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY! As summer heats up, be prepared for all of your favorite outdoor activities. The Discovery Store offers a wide variety of products that help you explore your world. Barbecue and outdoor tools, travel gear ... you're sure to find what you need to have an adventurous summer! http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39099415&ti=1000000 6. WE HAVE 63 ADVENTURES FOR KIDS (and still growing)! http://kids.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/thelist.html 7. PLAY THE GAME OF THE ANCIENT EGYPTIANS. Back by popular demand ... It's called "Senet." Find out if you can beat Ramses at it. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/games/senet/senet.html 8. THE PERFECT STORM. Now that the movie is out, get the real story from the people who actually lived through it. http://dsc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/nature/storm/storm.html 9. HAVING THAT SEX TALK. http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/WSDSC000/20722/24494.html 10. DOES MUSIC MAKE A DIFFERENCE? TELL US ABOUT IT. Did you find the answers blowin' in the wind? Has music or benefit concerts like No Nukes or Live Aid influenced the way you look at the world? Tell us about it, and we may include your story on TLC's "Stand and Be Counted" Web site. http://tlc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tlcpages/sabc/sabc.html 11. MARS: EVEN MORE WATER THAT THOUGHT? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000628/sp_mars.html 12. GET A LIFESTYLE! Don't be content with just a life. We can help you with everything from dating through the wedding, cooking and parenting. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/lifestyles/lifestyles.html 13. VISIT TURKEY AND GREECE AT "PICTURE OF THE DAY." http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/picture/picture.html 14. I GOT THIS DOLL AT THE SALVATION ARMY. WHAT'S IT WORTH? Prepare to be surprised! http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/history/treasures/current/appraisal1.html 15. CAN MACHINES EVOLVE? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000626/te_tl_darwincar.html 16. 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! http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39105612&ti=3000322 17. BIRD WATCHER CAM. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/cbird/cbird.html 18. BODY CAM. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/body/body.html 19. GORILLA CAM. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/gorillas/gorillas.html 20. KIDS! PLAY "DINO DOUBLES" AND TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE. http://kids.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/dinos/triassic/coeldoubles.html 21. EATING RIGHT ON THE ROAD. That summer car trip needn't turn into a grease, salt and fast food assault on your digestive system. http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/WSDSC000/20707/24544.html 22. LATEST NEWS FROM HUBBLE. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000628/sp_hubble.html 23. THE ONE-MILE MUMMY? Did you know the linen used to wrap one ancient Egyptian mummy could stretch almost an entire mile?! While we can't offer you an original, the Discovery Store has a great selection of popular Egyptian decor. From unique statues to replica artifacts ... you'll find something to satisfy any Egyptophile! http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39118006&ti=3000635 24. DIGESTING THE SUMMER. Hot dogs, burgers, fried foods ... get the lowdown on how your body handles the summer fuel you feed it. http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/WSDSC000/8270/8270.html 25. ON TV: TLC, SUNDAY, UFOs UNCOVERED. When pilots and air traffic controllers report sightings, can governments continue to debunk? http://tlc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=550351002 26. ON TV: TRAVEL CHANNEL, MONDAY, HIDDEN HARRODS. See what goes on in the backroom of the world's most famous department store. http://travel.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=780559000 27. ON TV: DISCOVERY CHANNEL, TUESDAY, THE FBI FILES: FIREFIGHT. How could a bank robbery investigation lead to the bloodiest showdown in FBI history? http://dsc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=21141026 28. ON TV: ANIMAL PLANET, WEDNESDAY, CROCODILE HUNTER GOES WEST. Steve soon finds the world's deadliest snake in his path. Of course if you know him, you probably expected that. http://animal.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=670241002

Discovery Channel Online 1. GET TO KNOW YOUR DOG. Why do they stake out their territory? What IS all that barking about? Here, the puzzles of the purebred and the mysteries of the mutt are revealed. http://animal.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/dog_guide/dog_guide.html 2. STARTING SUNDAY: LET'S TALK ELEPHANTS! This Tuesday they appear on Animal Planet's "A Herd of Their Own." But all week long, Doug and Sandi Groves are online to answer your elephant questions. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/conversations/creature/creature.html 3. TROUBLE ON (PSEUDO) MARS. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000711/sp_tl_marscamp.html 4. EMAIL THE MARTIANS! OK, they're really earthlings trying to simulate life on Mars in the Arctic, but they're ready to answer your questions about their experiments (or whatever you'd like to know). mars@online.discovery.com 5. SEE THE WORLD: THE BEST FROM "PICTURE OF THE DAY." Paris, France. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/picture/sep99/photo26.html Bimini. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/picture/nov99/photo03.html Tasmania, Australia. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/picture/mar00/photo09.html Naples, Italy. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/picture/aug99/photo26.html Tucson, Ariz., United States. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/picture/feb00/photo09.html Priene, Greece. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/picture/jul00/photo10.html Kyoto, Japan. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/picture/may00/photo25.html The Amazon River. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/picture/apr00/photo14.html Washington, D.C., United States. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/picture/jul99/photo29.html MacKinnon Pass, New Zealand. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/picture/jan00/photo30.html The Rocky Mountains. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/picture/dec99/photo19.html Iceland. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/picture/jun00/photo16.html Redford, Mich., United States. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/picture/oct99/photo13.html 6. TREASURES OF THE "ROYAL CAPTAIN." It lay at the bottom of the South China Sea for two centuries ... is it ready to give up its riches now? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/history/captain/main.html 7. OWN THE MOST EXPENSIVE DOCUMENTARY EVER PRODUCED! Take the ultimate journey back in time ... to the reign of the dinosaurs! If you missed the dramatic broadcast of "Walking with Dinosaurs," then visit the Discovery Store and secure your own copy of the original BBC version! http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39099415&ti=3000698 8. HISTORY FROM A-TO-Z. Check out this incredible resource from "World Book Online." You won't believe all that's here. http://school.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/students/homeworkhelp/worldbook/atozhistory/index.html 9. UNDERSTANDING THE UNIVERSE. Now you really DON'T need to be a rocket scientist to know about the world around you, and beyond. http://school.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/schooladventures/universe/index.html 10. KEEP THE FIRE IN YOUR MARRIAGE. Remember your first glimpse? First date? First kiss? There's no reason that time has to wear away that loving feeling. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/lifestyles/dating/passion.html 11. LOOK LIKE A CELEBRITY, OR JUST WORK OUT LIKE ONE. Could you keep up with Cindy Crawford�s trainer? Learn how one woman survived the Radu Method. http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/WSDSC000/20812/24619.html 12. SQUID FISHING: SOLUTION TO WORLD HUNGER? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000710/an_squid.html 13. SURVEY: TELL US WHAT YOU THINK OF DISCOVERY EMAIL. If you've signed up for our FREE email account, are you satisfied? Unhappy? Here's your chance to make your opinions count. http://survey.informative.com/sb/survey?s=87386&hdr=1 14. SPACE STATION'S "LIVING ROOM" LAUNCHED. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000712/sp_station.html 15. WATCH "ECO-CHALLENGE" ANY TIME YOU WANT. You've seen the thrilling, suspenseful action on the Discovery Channel, now own the video that captures it all! Competitors penetrate dense forests, navigate wild rapids, kayak a glacial fjord and climb a 12,000-foot summit mantled by ancient glaciers, all while braving the intense Patagonia terrain and weather. Visit the Discovery Store to order your copy today. http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39105612&ti=3000696 16. ALL ABOUT ARTHRITIS. Find out exactly what it is, its symptoms and treatments. http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/WSDSC000/9071/9071.html 17. FIRST BROWN DWARF FLARE EVER SPOTTED. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000712/sp_chandra.html 18. WHO OWNS THE MOON? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/unofficialspace/980420/space.html 19. ARCTIC ICE CAP: GONE IN 50 YEARS? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000711/en_icecap.html 20. NEWEST "MY DISCOVERY" PRIZE PAK WINNERS! Terri Barclay of Kent, Wash., and Nancy Munroe from Port Charlotte, Fla., are patiently awaiting the delivery of an Animal Planet T-shirt, TLC "Trauma" scrub top, Travel Channel insulated mug and Discovery.com baseball cap. How can you win? Just go to your "My Discovery" profile and make sure the optional information is filled in, and you're eligible! http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/MyDiscovery/login.html 21. TELL US ABOUT YOUR SHARK ENCOUNTERS! From Hollywood blockbusters to professional sports teams, sharks are part of our daily lives. But what do sharks mean to you? As Discovery Channel gears up for Shark Week (August 13 #150; 20), we want to know. Send us your favorite shark story (no more than 100 words, please) or your best shark-related pictures. Photos should be scanned into one of three formats -- .bmp, .jpg or .gif. -- and you should include your first name and where you're from. sharks@online.discovery.com 22. LIGHTNING IS HAIR-RAISING STUFF! Did you know that 10 million lightening bolts shoot toward the Earth every day? Each bolt is hotter than the sun, miles long, yet less than an inch thick! Visit the Discovery Store, and find informative videos and precise weather tools ... everything you need to become your own meteorologist! http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39111809&ti=1000000 23. FITNESS AND SPORTS MEDICINE. As athletes from every corner of the Earth train for the Olympics, take a look at the state-of-the-art thinking on priming your body to deliver peak performances. http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/WSDSC000/7165/7165.html 24. ON TV: DISCOVERY CHANNEL, SUNDAY, "DANGER AT THE WHEEL." Think that road rage is a minor annoyance? Ride in the back seat of a Maryland State Police cruiser to see the devastation it causes. http://dsc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=20327012 25. ON TV: ANIMAL PLANET, MONDAY, "THE GREAT BEARS." Polar bears and grizzlies are survivors, and one of the main reasons for that is they have a great sense of "family values." http://animal.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=680834000 26. ON TV: TLC, TUESDAY, "SAVING LIFE AND LIMB." Blood-sucking leeches and space-age technical equipment ... both have their role in reattaching a severed limb. http://tlc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=551372000 27. ON TV: TRAVEL CHANNEL, WEDNESDAY, "LONELY PLANET: CAMBODIA." Join Ian Wright on Buddah's Day with the monks and travel to Cambodia's capital, Phnom Penh. http://travel.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=771954076

Thursday's Classroom for July 20, 2000 Divining Water on Mars (Part 2) http://www.thursdaysclassroom.com Last month, many experts expressed surprise when scientists unveiled new evidence for water flowing on Mars. The Red Planet is extraordinarily cold and dry. Water there is expected to be in the form of a solid or a vapor. Liquid water ought to be very rare. In this episode of Thursday's Classroom students can explore the reasons why it's so hard to maintain water on Mars in liquid form. Lessons and activities include: o A Martian Cookbook -- modify an Earth recipe to bake cake in the rarefied martian atmosphere o Whatsa Matta You?! -- explore the three states of matter with examples from the human body o Mars Geography Concentration -- play cards and learn the strange names of important places on Mars and more! This week's episode also introduces a new feature: The Thursday's Classroom Coloring Book. Younger students can color original art by Duane Hilton as they follow the articles and activities. For more information please visit http://www.thursdaysclassroom.com

Whales, Volcanoes & Sharks at Discovery.com If your email doesn't hyperlink these addresses, just copy this one address into your Web browser and click your way through this week's highlights. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/webletter/webletter.html 1. VOLCANO! Go inside the awesome fury of a live volcano, then make sure your town isn't next on the "hit list." http://tlc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tlcpages/volcano/volcano.html 2. BE A WHALE WATCHER. Visit the top places in North America to view migrating grays, thrill to the breaching humpbacks, kayak among orcas, mingle with wild dolphins, and experience whales, dolphins, and porpoises on their own terms. http://travel.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/ideas/animtrv/whalewtch/whalewtch.html 3. SHARK WEEK ONLINE. On Discovery Channel, Shark Week starts on August 13. But it's in full swing online right now! http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/nature/sharkweek2000/sharkweek2000.html 4. SHARK WEEK SWEEPSTAKES. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/nature/sharkweek2000/sweepstakes/sweepstakes.html 5. THE TRUTH ABOUT LOVE POTIONS. Whether it's chocolate, ground rhino horn or a good workout, we all have our own avenues to arousal. Learn more about the fascinating science behind what turns us on, with "Aphrodisiacs: Magic or Medicine?." http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/WSDSC000/20770/24663.html 6. DON'T MISS OUR EXTREME WEATHER GUIDE. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/guides/weather/weather.html 7. HISTORY GUIDE ... THE PAST WAS FAR FROM PERFECT. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/guides/history/history.html 8. NAME THAT PLANE! http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/games/plane/plane.html 9. TREASURES IN THE ATTIC. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/history/treasures/treasures.html 10. JOIN THE "DAWN OF MAN" DISCUSSION. For decades, scientists have kept certain evolutionary discoveries under wraps, discoveries that date modern humans back much further than we've been lead to believe. Want to learn more? Michael Cremo, author of "Forbidden Archaeology," is ready to take your questions. http://tlc.discovery.com:4000/mb/user/msglist.html?NoFrames=1?1256485&Topic=Dawn+of+Man 11. SKYSCRAPER CAM. Watch the construction as it happens. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/torremayor/torremayor.html 12. FOR THE LOVE OF A BROTHER. When John Vilardi desperately needed a transplant, his sister gave him more than half of her own liver. Witness their humor and love as they prepare for major surgery that has the potential to save John -- or take both their lives. http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/WSDSC000/20729/24666.html 13. FANS OF "FBI FILES" AND "NEW DETECTIVES," GIVE US YOUR FEEDBACK! We're developing a Web site to complement your TV experience, and we want to hear from you! Is there something you want to know about the shows? About forensics in general? Tell us you want to see online. fansite@online.discovery.com 14. TIMES SQUARE CAM. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/timessquare/timessquare.html 15. PET CAM. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/kitten/kittenmain.html 16. BODY CAM. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/body/body.html 17. CROC HUNTER CAM. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/crochunter/crochunter.html 18. BIRD WATCHER CAM. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/cbird/cbird.html 19. KREMLIN CAM. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/kremlin/kremlin.html 20. GOLF CAM. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/hhgolf/hhgolf.html 21. GORILLA CAM. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/gorillas/gorillas.html 22. DUST BUNNIES BEGONE! If you're sneezing and sniffling in your own home, you may need to rethink your cleaning technique. Visit our Allergy Zone and you'll be breathing freely in no time. http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/WSDSC000/7945/7945.html 23. ON TV: DISCOVERY HEALTH, WEDNESDAY, "BIRTH DAY MARATHON." They say it's our Birth Day! Celebrate Discovery Health's first anniversary with back-to-back episodes of our daytime series "Birth Day," featuring stories that take you through the birthing process, from anticipation to delivery. http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/WSDSC000/20770/23680.html

A Comet Comes Apart Thursday's Classroom for August 3, 2000 http://www.thursdaysclassroom.com Late last month stargazers were eagerly anticipating the arrival of Comet LINEAR, which was expected to become the first naked-eye comet in three years. But the comet surprised observers by blowing apart as it passed near to the Sun. Even now, astronomers are watching intently as Comet LINEAR dissolves into a haze of gas and dust. This week's episode of Thursday's Classroom features stories for kids and educational lesson plans about comets and Comet LINEAR. Activities include: * Comet Cones -- Kids who sample one of these delicious treats will never forget the "dirty snowball" model for comets. * Really Big Numbers -- How many zeros are in Comet LINEAR's distance from Earth? Kids find out in this lesson about scientific notation. * The Comet Coloring Book -- Students can color original art by Duane Hilton as they follow along with this week's lessons. ...and more! Please visit http://www.thursdaysclassroom.com

Shark Week, Gorillas & World Tour at Discovery.com Your transport to fun and adventure is ready when you are ... 1. THE SHARK WEEK BRAIN TEASER. How small is the smallest known shark? Find out and test more of your shark knowledge in our online brain-teaser quiz for Shark Week. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/nature/sharkweek2000/teaser.html 2. SHARKS IN DEPTH. Are you a 3-D fan? Explore our 3-D shark tank online. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/nature/sharkweek2000/3dtank.html 3. YOUR LIFE AS A GORILLA. Who among us hasn't wondered what sort of gorilla we'd make? Well, we can help you answer that gnawing question once and for all. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/area/nature/gorillas/gorillas.html 4. WHY DO BEANS GIVE ME GAS? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/area/skinnyon/skinnyon970815/skinnyon.html 5. WHY DO ICE CUBES SHRINK IN THE FREEZER? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/area/skinnyon/skinnyon970509/skinny1.html 6. WHERE DO FRUIT FLIES COME FROM? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/area/skinnyon/skinnyon970718/skinny1.html 7. DOES A FULL MOON MAKE PEOPLE CRAZY? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/area/skinnyon/skinnyon970620/skinny1.html 8. WHY DOES "TWEEZING" MY EYEBROWS MAKE ME SNEEZE? http://www.discovery.com/area/skinnyon/skinnyon970411/skinny1.html 9. SPA BLISS. Whether you enjoy scaling rocks or scaling the massage table, we'll help you find the spa retreat that suits your fancy. http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH?t=23854&p=~br,DSC|~st,20770|~r,WSDSC000|~b,*| 10. ALIEN ENCOUNTER HEADQUARTERS. We've compiled all of our human-alien contact information in one place to help you decide if the truth really is out there. http://tlc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tlcpages/encounters/encounters.html 11. HIGH CHOLESTEROL AT AGE 10? It's not out of the question. If your family has a history of high cholesterol, you may want to have your children checked. http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/WSDSC000/8059/23514/29347.html?d=dmtContent 12. FANS OF "FBI FILES" AND "NEW DETECTIVES," GIVE US YOUR FEEDBACK! We're developing a Web site to complement your TV experience, and we want to hear from you! Is there something you want to know about the shows? About forensics in general? Tell us you want to see online. fansite@online.discovery.com 13. THE "PICTURE OF THE DAY" WORLD TOUR: Corricella, Italy. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/picture/aug99/photo31.html The Huron River, Mich. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/picture/oct99/photo07.html Wellington, New Zealand. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/picture/jan00/photo02.html Tasmania. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/picture/mar00/photo15.html 14. THE PANORAMA PHOTO WORLD TOUR: Tasmania. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/picture/mar00/panoramas/javapano1.html The Navy Museum, Washington, D.C. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/picture/jul99/panoramas/javapano1.html The Latin Quarter, Paris, France. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/picture/sep99/panoramas/javapano1.html The Amazon River. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/picture/apr00/panoramas/javapano4.html Tokyo, Japan. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/picture/may00/panoramas/javapano1.html Wupatki National Park, Ariz. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/picture/feb00/panoramas/javapano3.html Hvita River, Iceland. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/picture/jun00/panoramas/javapano3.html The Rocky Mountains. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/picture/dec99/panoramas/javapano4.html 15. NEWEST "MY DISCOVERY" PRIZE PAK WINNERS! Dee Ferrero of Clairton, Pa., is patiently awaiting the delivery of an Animal Planet T-shirt, TLC "Trauma" scrub top, Travel Channel insulated mug and Discovery.com baseball cap. How can you win? Just go to your "My Discovery" profile and make sure the optional information is filled in, and you're eligible! http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/MyDiscovery/login.html 16. IS FOOD YOUR FRIEND OR FOE? Is your diet your best insurance against cancer or is it just feeding killer cells? Get the latest research on what and how to eat to prevent cancer. http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/WSDSC000/8096/8766.html

Catch a Falling Star this weekend Thursday's Classroom for August 10, 2000 http://www.thursdaysclassroom.com On Saturday morning, August 12th, early-rising stargazers can enjoy the sight of an unusually colorful Moon as it sinks below the southwestern horizon. You have to be awake at 3:30 a.m. to see the sight, but it may be worth it. That's because after the Moon sets the sky will sparkle with a brief but beautiful Perseid meteor shower. This week's episode of Thursday's Classroom features stories for kids and educational lesson plans about meteors and the coming Perseid meteor shower. Activities include: * Falling Star French Toast -- This activity will motivate kids to wake up early for the meteor display! * Meteor Estimation Graphing -- Students can try their hand at guessing how many meteors per hour might be seen during this year's Perseid meteor shower. * Sky Orienteering -- This simple lesson introduces kids to the cardinal directions around their house so they'll know how to find the Perseids radiant. * The Meteor Coloring Book -- Students can color original art by Duane Hilton as they follow along with this week's lessons. ...and more! Please visit http://www.thursdaysclassroom.com

Live Shark Videos, New Planets & Wildfires at Discovery.com Sunday starts Shark Week, a time when, for the true Discovery.com fan, all is well in this great big, wonderful world. If your email doesn't hyperlink these addresses, just copy this one address into your Web browser and click your way through this week's highlights. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/webletter/webletter.html 1. WATCH SHARKS ... LIVE IN STREAMING VIDEO! http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/predator/predator.html 2. BASKING WITH SHARKS. Discovery is live in the field! We're finding out why the mysterious giant basking sharks at the Isle of Man attract such big fans. Join the expedition online. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/nature/sharkweek2000/bigsharks.html 3. EMAIL OUR SHARK EXPERTS. Do you have questions about great whites or prehistoric sharks? Come here right after "Great White Down Under" on Monday and "Jurassic Shark" on Wednesday for live webcasts with our experts. Email your questions now! http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/nature/sharkweek2000/webcast.html 4. DOWNLOAD "SHARK WEEK" WALLPAPER. It's the "Sherman's Lagoon" cartoon! http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/nature/sharkweek2000/wallpaper.html 5. LIVE GORILLA VIDEO. What if that "Big Brother" TV show were populated exclusively with apes? Say, we may be onto something big here. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/gorilla2/gorilla2.html 6. THOSE CRAZY DISCOVERY.COM TV COMMERCIALS. Viewer opinions range from "pure genius" to "pure bunk." Take a look and decide for yourself. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/ad_ventures/onairspots/ 7. NINE NEW PLANETS DISCOVERED. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000807/sp_planets.html 8. WEST NILE VIRUS ATTACKS AGAIN. It's ba-ack! This season's first case of West Nile virus was discovered last week in New York City. Learn what you can do to protect yourself against this mysterious virus. http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH?t=24552&p=~br,DSC|~st,24479|~r,WSDSC000|~b,*| 9. TAKE THE "SHOULD WE STAY TOGETHER" QUIZ. As the saying goes, there are plenty of fish in the sea. Find out if your relationship is a well-balanced, carefully tended aquarium, or a dead mackerel that's starting to stink. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/lifestyles/dating/marriagetest.html 10. WILDFIRES CONTINUE TO RAGE. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000808/hi_fires.html 11. PRODUCTS TO EXPLORE YOUR WORLD. With 3-4 day standard shipping, 24 hour, 7 days-a-week customer service, online order status and a host of other great new features, the Discovery Store is your one-stop-shop. You'll find only the best products to pursue your passions ... exploration tools, home accents, expedition wear, videos, books and more. Visit now and you'll find over 250 new products added to the site! http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39099415&ti=1000000 12. WILL YOU WIN THE CYBERSURFARI? It's the online treasure hunt where you not only learn about the Internet, you can win cool prizes while you're doing it. http://school.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cybersurfari/ 13. A MAMMOTH EXPEDITION ... THE NEXT STEP. The mammoth hunters are back in Siberia, searching for the remains of more woolly mammoths. They might even find other prehistoric grassland neighbors such as the woolly rhino on this live expedition. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/exp/mammoth/mammoth.html 14. WATCH LIVE VIDEO FROM LOGAN AIRPORT IN BOSTON. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/airport/airport.html 15. TIPS AND TRICKS FROM CHRISTOPHER LOWELL!!! Think you're not creative? Visit the Discovery Store where you'll find a great selection of videos from decorating guru Christopher Lowell. Learn secrets for transforming your bed and bath into a personal oasis. And discover how easy it is to decorate your home with creativity and flair. You'll be painting, pasting and pleating in no time! http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39105612&ti=3000368 16. THE BENEFITS OF FIBER? First we hear that diets rich in fiber help stave off colorectal cancer, then we hear it's bunk. So ... should you favor fiber or forget it? http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/WSDSC000/8096/8241/212081.html?d=dmtContent 17. SPACE STATION GETS A DELIVERY. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000808/sp_station.html 18. TRAGEDY AT SEA: THE TRUTH ABOUT THE USS INDIANAPOLIS. The story that Robert Shaw told in "Jaws" is real. When the USS Indianapolis went down near the end of World War II, 900 sailors were stranded in shark-infested waters. Hear stories from some of the 316 men who survived. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/exp/indianapolis/indianapolis.html 19. EVOLUTION: IS THERE PRESSURE TO COMPLY WITH THE THEORY? Suppose you found fossil evidence that didn't quite fit the prevailing theories of evolution. Would the scientific world clamor to celebrate your discovery? Surprisingly, the exact opposite might be true. http://tlc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tlcpages/dawn/dawn.html 20. RACE CAR CAM. Watch as the folks at Mosler Automotive build and restore a variety of speed machines. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/auto/auto.html 21. PICNIC: SPLENDOR IN THE GRASS. Haven�t made time for a leisurely picnic this summer? Learn a little picnic history and try some healthy and mouth-watering recipes before the summer is over. http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/WSDSC000/325/24712.html 22. SECRETS OF THE GREAT CHEFS. From deli food to delicacies, we have recipes you've been looking for! http://dsc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/dscdaytime/greatchefs/greatchefs.html 23. WHO IS THIS WEEK'S "MY DISCOVERY" PRIZE PAK WINNER? It's none other than Judy Costa of Plymouth, Mass. She patiently awaits delivery of an Animal Planet T-shirt, TLC "Trauma" scrub top, Travel Channel insulated mug and Discovery.com baseball cap. How can you win? Just go to your "My Discovery" profile and make sure the optional information is filled in, and you're eligible! http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/MyDiscovery/login.html 24. FIND THAT WORD ON THE TIP OF YOUR TONGUE. When you're looking for the perfect word to express your thoughts, close just doesn't cut it. At Dictionary Plus you'll find the precise word you need ... fast, quickly, in a hurry, with speed and at once. http://school.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/dictionaryplus/index.html 25. THE COMET THAT WOULDN'T DIE. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000808/sp_comet.html 26. NEW MEADE AUTOSTAR UPGRADES AT THE DISCOVERY STORE. You already know Discovery Store offers a large variety of telescopes and accessories, with equipment for every age and skill level. But did you know you can now access the FREE Discovery Channel Millennium Sky Tour? Meade Autostar owners can explore the most up-to-date celestial objects in the sky. And every month, there will be a new tour to download to your Autostar, bringing you an endless universe of stellar space objects. Check it out today! http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39111809&ti=1000000 27. ON TV: DISCOVERY CHANNEL, SUNDAY, "SHARKS 3-D." What better way to view these denizens of the deep than with cool three-dimensional depth perception? http://dsc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=21513000 28. ON TV: ANIMAL PLANET, MONDAY, "BEAR CRIME: CAUGHT IN THE ACT." It seems that Yogi and Boo-Boo's innocent "pic-a-nic" basket thefts have accelerated in the real world to breaking and entering and maybe even grand theft auto. http://animal.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=680817000 29. ON TV: TLC, TUESDAY, "MEDICAL DETECTIVES: TOXIC TRAIL." The last thing you suspect when you're not feeling well is that you've been poisoned. And that's why poisoners are so difficult to catch. http://tlc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=550194006 30. ON TV: TRAVEL CHANNEL, WEDNESDAY, "THE SECRET WORLD OF AMUSEMENT PARKS." That heart-in-your-throat feeling you get on the great thrill rides is no accident. It's the culmination of science and passion. http://travel.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=779818001 31. ON TV: DISCOVERY HEALTH, SUNDAY (AUGUST 20), "BORN TWICE." Fetal surgery is highly controversial, but it could potentially correct devastating birth defects. http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/WSDSC000/20770/23680.html#born

1. EXPLORE DISCOVERY.COM BY SUBJECT. One of the coolest features of our new look is the quick route to your favorite topics. You told us what they were, so we organized around them: history, animals, dinosaurs, weather, planet Earth, space, human behavior and technology. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/guides/guides.html TELL OUR G.M. WHAT YOU THINK. Discovery.com General Manager, Bill Allman, would love to hear your reactions to our new look. He won't be able to answer you all, but you can be assured that he'll see every response! tell_the_boss@discovery.com 2. CAN SHARKS FLY? Shark Week may end on Sunday, but Discovery.com subscribers get a look at what's hitting the air next year. Just call them "Air Jaws." http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/nature/sharkweek2000/sneakpeek.html 3. THE LATEST ON RAISING THE MAMMOTH. The mammoth hunters are once again searching back in time. Find out about their latest finds, and see photos from our reporter in Siberia. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/exp/mammoth/mammoth.html 4. KENNY THE SHARK TELLS ALL! Who are the heroes and villains in the undersea world? Who broke Kenny's heart? All this and more is revealed in the big guy's new Shark Week mini-memoir. http://kids.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/sharkweek00/kennymain.html 5. WHAT IS YOUR CAT THINKING? Is the constant cleaning obsessive-compulsive? What's with that purr? Are they cool or cold? Take a little trip inside the feline mind to find out. http://animal.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cat_guide/cat_guide.html ***** ENTER TO WIN ... ****** ... a trip to Jazz Fest 2001 in New Orleans or a TiVo Personal Video Recorder(tm)! Click here to enter the "TiVo TV Your Way" Sweepstakes! And while you're there, we'll tell you all about the revolutionary, new TiVo Personal Video Recorder(tm). http://www.discovery.com/ad_ventures/TiVo/sabc/ ******************************* 6. SEND DISCOVERY-THEMED E-CARDS FREE! Combine your words and sentiments with our dynamic images to let those special someones know you're thinking of them. But be careful, once you get started, it's hard to stop. Try these themes: Animals http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/ecards/animals/select_1.html Travel http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/ecards/travel/select_1.html Lifestyles http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/ecards/lifestyles/select_1.html Kids http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/ecards/kids/select_1.html School http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/ecards/school/select_1.html Discovery Channel http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/ecards/discovery/select_1.html Greetings http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/ecards/greetings/select_1.html Special Collection http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/ecards/special/select_1.html 7. SILENT ANGELS: THE SEARCH FOR GENETIC MIRACLES. Hosted by Julia Roberts, "Silent Angels" tells the story of families and genetic researchers as they try to find answers to the mysterious neurological condition, Rett syndrome. Learn more about the causes and symptoms, plus a recent medical breakthrough in treating this debilitating syndrome, which almost exclusively affects girls. Premieres Sunday, August 27 at 10 p.m. ET. http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH?t=24713&p=~br,DSC|~st,24479|~r,WSDSC000|~b,*| 8. TERROR ON THE TRACKS - LIVE! Roller coaster riders at Six Flags America may try to look cool, but the looks on their faces are a dead giveaway. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/sixflags/joker.html 9. LIFE IS A CARNIVORE, OLD CHUM. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000815/an_carnivores.html 10. STAY ON TOP OF TECHNOLOGY. Our new weekly Technology column will fill you in on the very latest, and help you figure out how it relates to YOUR life. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000814/te_usn_pertech1.html 11. WEIGHT A MINUTE! We may be nearing the last hot days of summer, but it's not too late to trim down for a new fall wardrobe. For motivation, check out our Weight Center daily for the latest weight loss tip. http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/WSDSC000/14220/14220.html 12. WHAT'S NEW WITH "THE CROCODILE HUNTER"? It's not all wrestling crocs and catching giant snakes for Steve Irwin. Watch the debut of his new "Crocodile Rap" video. (Come to think of it, it IS all wrestling crocs and catching giant snakes.) http://animal.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/crochunter/crochunter.html 13. THE CROSSWORD SOLVER. Sometimes a letter here or there is all it takes to break that brain-stumping logjam. Now you can attack those vexing verbs and pesky participles three different ways. http://school.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/dictionaryplus/crosswordsolver/ 14. SIX DEAD EVERY HOUR. More than 56,000 people in the United States will die this year from colorectal cancer. Learn how many of them could be saved through early detection and intervention. http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/WSDSC000/8096/24687.html 15. NEW FINDINGS: WEEDS THRIVE ... BUT YOU PROBABLY KNEW THAT. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000815/ea_knapweed.html 16. ON TV: DISCOVERY CHANNEL, SUNDAY, "WALKING WITH DINOSAURS." It may be the most incredible program you've ever seen on television. Experience up close the very latest scientific theories on what it was like to live among the dinosaurs. http://dsc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=30231001 17. ON TV: TLC, MONDAY, "STAND AND BE COUNTED." Was the answer REALLY blowin' in the wind? From Harry Belafonte to Bonnie Raitt and Bono, David Crosby looks back on 40 years of musical activism. http://tlc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=552825001 18. ON TV: DISCOVERY HEALTH, MONDAY - FRIDAY, "MEDICAL DIARY." Each weekday this series follows a patient from diagnosis to treatment, showcasing both the latest in medical technology and touching personal stories. http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/WSDSC000/20770/21214/283961.html 19. ON TV: TRAVEL CHANNEL, TUESDAY, "KEEPERS OF THE LOST ARK." Head to the Ethiopian Cush with David Adams to look for the remains of Noah's Ark. http://travel.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=775622003 20. ON TV: ANIMAL PLANET, WEDNESDAY, "THE CROCODILE HUNTER." What do you say to 40 whales you find cavorting in the Great Southern Ocean? We'll bet that Steve and Terri Irwin will know. http://animal.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=670241004

For a seemingly inexhaustable list of science links just for kids: http://arizona.speedchoice.com/~billbo/kidlinks.htm

Ocenaography news for Kids with great links: http://podaac.jpl.nasa.gov/kids/news.html

Divining Water on Mars, Part 3 Thursday's Classroom for August 24, 2000 http://www.thursdaysclassroom.com Earlier this year, scientists revealed pictures of Mars that seem to show gullies carved by flooding water in the recent past. Many experts were amazed because Mars is such an unlikely place to find liquid water. The planet is colder than Antarctica and far drier than any place on Earth. If humans visit Mars they will likely need water to grow food, to drink, and as a source of oxygen and hydrogen for rocket fuel. Native microbial life on Mars -- if it exists -- probably also needs water. The hunt for precious water on Mars will shift into high gear in 2003 when NASA sends two rovers to explore the surface of the Red Planet. This week's episode of Thursday's Classroom features stories for kids and educational lesson plans about the history of Mars exploration and the upcoming rover missions. Activities include: o The First Words from Mars -- students discuss Neil Armstrong's famous words when he first set foot on the Moon and develop a phrase that might be worthy of the first person on Mars. o It's About Time -- This timely math lesson invites kids to work with dates and time intervals relevant to the history of Mars exploration. o Martian History Quiz Show -- This zero-preparation activity is a great way for kids to review facts the history of Mars exploration. o The Red Planet Coloring Book -- Students can color original art by Duane Hilton as they follow along with this week's lessons. ...and more! Please visit http://www.thursdaysclassroom.com

Watch Out for Space Rocks! Thursday's Classroom for September 6, 2000 http://www.thursdaysclassroom.com Last Friday, a small asteroid zoomed past Earth barely 12 times farther from our planet than the Moon. There was no danger of a collision, but astronomers are keeping a close eye on the space rock and many others like it. This episode of Thursday's Classroom features stories for kids and educational lesson plans about Near-Earth asteroids and NASA's efforts to discover and track them. Activities include: o Alphabet Soup for Rocket Scientists -- If NEA 2000 QW7 passes 0.03 AU from NASA HQ, should we worry? Students find out in this lesson about acronyms and abbreviations. o Oh Fudge, it's an Asteroid! -- Asteroids may look like "flying potatoes," but modeling their shapes is a lot more fun if you use fudge. o Asteroid Angles -- This middle school and high school level math exercise helps students decide whether it's better to blow up an Earth-threatening asteroid, or just to nudge it a bit. o The Near-Earth Asteroid Coloring Book -- Students can color original art by Duane Hilton as they follow along with this week's lessons. ...and more! Please visit http://www.thursdaysclassroom.com

Thursday's Classroom for September 12, 2000 http://www.thursdaysclassroom.com The Harvest Moon is coming, but are you ready? This episode of Thursday's Classroom will help you prepare for this week's brilliant Full Moon with stories for kids and educational lesson plans. Activities include: o Moon Munchies & Moon Magic -- Investigate the famous Moon Illusion with the aid of edible spyglasses. o Moon Shadows -- Are Moon shadows different than Sun shadows? Students will find out for themselves in this lesson, which emphasizes English-to-metric conversions and the scientific method. o A Tourist's Guide to the Moon -- Check out easy-to-see points of interest on the face of the full Moon. o The Harvest Moon Coloring Book -- Students can color original art by Duane Hilton as they follow along with this week's lessons. ...and more! Please visit http://www.thursdaysclassroom.com

DISCOVERY DISPATCH FOR 10/6/2000 ----------------------------------------------------------- ================ IN THE SPOTLIGHT ================ HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR PET? Can you figure out what your pet is trying to tell you? Take our online pet quiz. http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=1&c=89618&pr=549&cf=1&pa=41&e=S Email your questions to pet expert Dr. Alan Beck. http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=2&c=89618&pr=549&cf=1&pa=41&e=S ****HOT DEAL**** $199 EYEGLASSES AT LENSCRAFTERS Get a great pair of prescription glasses with designer frames and one of LensCrafters' best lenses, FeatherWates, for only $199*. Offer includes bifocals and progressives. Hurry � ends soon. Find the store nearest you. *some restrictions apply. ************************** http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=3&c=89618&pr=549&cf=1&pa=41&e=S HELP US WRITE FUTURE STORIES Make Your Pet Famous! 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Are digital cameras really all they're cracked up to be? Rich Folkers tackles this question and others in his debut article for Discovery.com's Tech Guide. Look for Rich's technical wit and wisdom twice a month, and feel free to ask him your questions! http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=1&c=89638&pr=549&cf=1&pa=41&e=S http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=2&c=89638&pr=549&cf=1&pa=41&e=S FROM DISCOVERY HEALTH: THE COMING ALZHEIMER EPIDEMIC Twelve million people have the disease, but research suggests the numbers are about to undergo a rapid increase. Learn more about this debilitating disease, see if it can be prevented, then take the quiz to test your Alzheimer's knowledge. http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=1&c=89641&pr=549&cf=1&pa=41&e=S Generation Prozac Half a dozen post-Prozac antidepressants are on the market, and 26 new drugs are in the pipeline, but are we any closer to a safe, effective "cure" for depression? http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=2&c=89641&pr=549&cf=1&pa=41&e=S Food Kills If a hidden kitchen-cam filmed your food-safety practices, would you pass or be fined by the food police? Find out how lapses in hygiene can affect your health and what you can do to make your food-handling practices safer. http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=3&c=89641&pr=549&cf=1&pa=41&e=S BRING DISCOVERY CHANNEL QUALITY TO YOUR HOME! Visit a Weather Buff's Paradise Did you know that 10 million lightening bolts shoot toward the Earth every day? Each bolt is hotter than the sun, miles long, yet less than an inch thick! For more great weather facts, visit the Discovery Store. You'll find informative videos and precise weather tools ... everything you need to become your own meteorologist! http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=1&c=89645&pr=549&cf=1&pa=41&e=S The Art of Relaxation 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! http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=2&c=89645&pr=549&cf=1&pa=41&e=S A Video of Mammoth Proportions! Visit the Discovery Store to secure your very own copy of "Raising the Mammoth"! You'll join the Discovery Channel and a team of scientists as they painstakingly dig through the ice and transport the 26-ton mammoth by helicopter to a lab for study. Don't miss out on the adventure! http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=3&c=89645&pr=549&cf=1&pa=41&e=S ======================= INTERACTIVE MINDERS ======================= ***EXPLORE BY SUBJECT*** http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=1&c=89705&pr=549&cf=1&pa=41&e=S Animals http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=2&c=89705&pr=549&cf=1&pa=41&e=S Dinosaurs http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=3&c=89705&pr=549&cf=1&pa=41&e=S History http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=4&c=89705&pr=549&cf=1&pa=41&e=S Human Behavior http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=5&c=89705&pr=549&cf=1&pa=41&e=S Planet Earth http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=6&c=89705&pr=549&cf=1&pa=41&e=S

DISCOVERY DISPATCH FOR 10/13/2000 --------------------------------------------------------- ================ IN THE SPOTLIGHT ================ THAWING THE MAMMOTH! Now that our ancient guest has been raised from his icy grave, there are new challenges, like coordinating dozens of hair-dryer operators and dealing with a cave full of dead fish. http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=1&c=93791&pr=600&cf=1&pa=41&e=S Mammoth Versus Mastodon: Take the Quiz Some people think they're one and the same, so if you know the difference you're ahead of the game. Now see how far ahead you are. http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=2&c=93791&pr=600&cf=1&pa=41&e=S Where Did Mammoths Come From? Well, it all started with a pig ... sort of. http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=3&c=93791&pr=600&cf=1&pa=41&e=S Send Us Your Mammoth Questions You can ask the folks right there in the cave with the mammoth. We'll choose a few to post on the Net, so stop back to see if yours has made the cut. http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=4&c=93791&pr=600&cf=1&pa=41&e=S Five T. Rex Unearthed On average, a T. Rex is discovered every ten years. That's why this Montana miracle has scientists thinking they've hit the motherlode. http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=5&c=93791&pr=600&cf=1&pa=41&e=S *****HOT DEAL***** Timberland now brings you a full range of apparel and footwear designed for the adventure traveler. Whether you are trekking in New Zealand or just taking a walk in the outdoors Timberland has you covered. 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Their first order of business ... heat an entire planet. http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=2&c=93796&pr=600&cf=1&pa=41&e=S Europe Unveils New Space Probes The European Space Agency is looking 13 years down the road, and one of their goals is to put Einstein's theories to the test. http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=3&c=93796&pr=600&cf=1&pa=41&e=S Gifts for Your Aircraft Fanatic Is there an aviation buff in your life? 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But why do we fall in love? http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=3&c=93963&pr=600&cf=1&pa=41&e=S Discovery Channel, Wednesday, "The Desert Mummies of Peru" They should have been destroyed long ago. So why weren't they? http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=4&c=93963&pr=600&cf=1&pa=41&e=S TLC, Thursday, "Paramedics" Hop on the copter or ambulance for a race against death. http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=5&c=93963&pr=600&cf=1&pa=41&e=S

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DISCOVERY DISPATCH FOR 11/17/2000 ---------------------------------------------------------- ================ IN THE SPOTLIGHT ================ SPACE STATION: YOUR USER'S GUIDE Come meet astronauts, take a space walk, explore life-in-space firsts and go to a construction zone that is (quite literally) out of this world. http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=1&c=113202&pr=905&cf=1&pa=41&e=S SEE WHAT THE DETECTIVES SEE In a criminal investigation, little things mean a lot. Now you can enter the amazing microworld that crime-solvers see. Go "through the lens" at our new site created just for the fans of "FBI Files" and "New Detectives." http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=1&c=113205&pr=905&cf=1&pa=41&e=S And read our expert's answers to your questions about how forensic artists work. http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=2&c=113205&pr=905&cf=1&pa=41&e=S ============= MAIN FEATURES ============= THE NEW DISCOVERY ADVENTURE RACE: WHO WON? The people of New Zealand are very hospitable, but the terrain for this race is not. Find out who came out on top in this incredibly grueling competition. http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=1&c=113211&pr=905&cf=1&pa=41&e=S FROM RAGE TO REVENGE! What happens inside you when you get mad? 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Until now. http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=3&c=113854&pr=905&cf=1&pa=41&e=S Animal Planet, Wednesday, Running With the Bull Sharks Is it dangerous? Of course it is! http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=4&c=113854&pr=905&cf=1&pa=41&e=S TLC, Thursday, How Jesus Died Medical and historical experts look at the last hours of Jesus' life. http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=5&c=113854&pr=905&cf=1&pa=41&e=S

DISCOVERY DISPATCH FOR 11/24/2000 ----------------------------------------------------------- ================ IN THE SPOTLIGHT ================ SECRETS OF THE SABRETOOTH Cats are mysterious even today, but their long-in-the-tooth ice age ancestors have experts scratching their heads thousands of years after the last ones walked the Earth. http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=1&c=117598&pr=969&cf=1&pa=41&e=S CATCH MUMMY MANIA! Who wants to live forever? Meet a few folks who thought that immortality sounded like a pretty good idea. http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=1&c=117601&pr=969&cf=1&pa=41&e=S And if your connection is above 56K, try our interactive feature: Unwrapping a Mummy. http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=2&c=117601&pr=969&cf=1&pa=41&e=S *** From Our Sponsor*** Science Diet Holiday Pet Safety Tips Holiday foods and bright decorations can be unhealthy and possibly dangerous for your pet. Veterinarian recommended Science Diet Holiday Safety Tips can help ensure your pet stays healthy, happy and safe this holiday season. Dog Owners click here. http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=3&c=117601&pr=969&cf=1&pa=41&e=S Cat Owners click here. http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=4&c=117601&pr=969&cf=1&pa=41&e=S ************************* ============= MAIN FEATURES ============= SPYING 101: TAKE THE COURSE Just what IS my neighbor up to? That urge to find out has been around since Neanderthal times. Here you'll get the stories and a crash course in the techniques of the best who ever played the spy game. http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=1&c=117602&pr=969&cf=1&pa=41&e=S MONKEY BRAIN CONTROLS ROBOT ARM It may sound like science fiction, but it's a giant feat that may one day allow paralyzed people to move artificial limbs just by thinking. http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=1&c=117603&pr=969&cf=1&pa=41&e=S KNOW YOUR UNIVERSE You don't need to be a rocket scientist to understand the world of deep space, or to be awed by the Hubble telescope's best photos. http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=1&c=117605&pr=969&cf=1&pa=41&e=S http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=2&c=117605&pr=969&cf=1&pa=41&e=S TRACK THE FLU BUG Find out where its attacks are strongest in the United States. It's not too late to protect yourself or your family from becoming a casualty in the annual flu wars. http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=1&c=117606&pr=969&cf=1&pa=41&e=S HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR PET? Can you figure out what your pet is trying to tell you? Take our online pet quiz. http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=1&c=117607&pr=969&cf=1&pa=41&e=S ======================= INTERACTIVE MINDERS ======================= ***PLAY A GAME!*** http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=8&c=117099&pr=969&cf=1&pa=41&e=S Solitaire http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=1&c=117099&pr=969&cf=1&pa=41&e=S Senet http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=2&c=117099&pr=969&cf=1&pa=41&e=S Missing Link http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=3&c=117099&pr=969&cf=1&pa=41&e=S Name That Plane http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=4&c=117099&pr=969&cf=1&pa=41&e=S Someone in Time http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=5&c=117099&pr=969&cf=1&pa=41&e=S Crossword http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=6&c=117099&pr=969&cf=1&pa=41&e=S Geo Game http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=7&c=117099&pr=969&cf=1&pa=41&e=S ***BEST OF TV THIS WEEK*** Discovery Health, Sunday, "Alternative Medicine Marathon" It's five hours of advances in non-traditional medicine, from hypnosis to bee therapy. http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=1&c=117906&pr=969&cf=1&pa=41&e=S Discovery Channel, Monday, "Sabretooth" Learn the secrets of the cat twice as heavy as a lion with teeth like daggers. http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=2&c=117906&pr=969&cf=1&pa=41&e=S TLC, Tuesday, "Future Cuts" How would you feel if your next surgeon were a robot? http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=3&c=117906&pr=969&cf=1&pa=41&e=S Travel Channel, Wednesday, "Castle Ghosts of Scotland" Feuds, treachery and murder may be at the root of haunting in the highlands. http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=4&c=117906&pr=969&cf=1&pa=41&e=S Animal Planet, Thursday, "Elephant" Pongo is a lucky baby boy guided to the best feeding lands by his mom and aunts. http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=5&c=117906&pr=969&cf=1&pa=41&e=S Customize Your TV Schedule http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=6&c=117906&pr=969&cf=1&pa=41&e=S

DISCOVERY DISPATCH FOR 12/15/2000 ---------------------------------------------------------- ================ IN THE SPOTLIGHT ================ POMPEII CONFIDENTIAL Findings near the city that was destroyed in a day give researchers clues that some attractive females may have occupied a class that was not quite slave and not quite free. http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=1&c=126991&pr=1123&cf=1&pa=41&e=S THREE NEW PLANETS FOUND! They're orbiting distant stars, and one looks suspiciously like good, old mother Earth. http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=1&c=126995&pr=1123&cf=1&pa=41&e=S Get Your Astronaut Answers Catch up on the transcripts of our live chat with International Space Station resident Dan Bursch. http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=2&c=126995&pr=1123&cf=1&pa=41&e=S LET DISCOVERY.COM KNOW WHAT YOU THINK What's Your Take on Hate and Violence? Discovery Channel explored the roots of violence in this year's special on-air/online series, "Hate and Violence: No Simple Answers." We want to know what impact it had on you. Check out our online feature, then let us know your opinions. Send your opinions to: solutions@online.discovery.com http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=1&c=127003&pr=1123&cf=1&pa=41&e=S http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=2&c=127003&pr=1123&cf=1&pa=41&e=S Tell Us Your Gulf War Stories! Were you (or a member of your family) involved with the Persian Gulf War? We're doing a feature in January that focuses on the experiences of the people at home and abroad during the Gulf War. If you have an interesting story to tell, send us an email. Tell us your story and please include your email address and telephone number. If your story is chosen, we'd like to call you up and do an interview. And maybe talk you into sending us a photo or two. Send your stories to: history_guide@discovery.com http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=3&c=127003&pr=1123&cf=1&pa=41&e=S Ask the Panda Keepers The couple just moved into their new home at the National Zoo, and here's your chance to ask their closest friends how they're doing. Be sure to put "Pandas" in your subject line. Mail your questions to robin_bennefield@discovery.com. http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=4&c=127003&pr=1123&cf=1&pa=41&e=S ============= MAIN FEATURES ============= SEX IN THE MEDIA Help your teen sort through the sexual messages in the media that can lead to a false body image and low self-esteem. http://ww9.lfmn.com/actv/sr2.asp?u=1002755137&v=6117&url=1&c=127009&pr=1123&cf=1&pa=41&e=S Who Will Win "Junkyard Wars"? Imagine that the Nobel Prize committee ran professional wrestling. 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