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...first of these shows, "Becker," which aired last night on CBS, emphasized the dangers of driving drunk and the importance of designated drivers...
...morning programs earn as much as half a billion dollars a year, led by Today, which just celebrated 200 weeks atop the ratings. (The shows are also valuable for shilling nightly newsmagazines, cable sister shows and other network siblings, as anyone who has seen cast members of Friends, Becker or NYPD Blue just happen to drop by around 8 a.m. can attest...
...teams will go to international and U.S. sites, compared with just four when Earthwatch was launched in 1971. While more than 2,000 scientific papers have resulted from Earthwatch expeditions, volunteers for the most part are required only to have physical endurance and willing hands. Supervised by ecologist Dustin Becker, the Peacheys' team captured and recorded some 300 birds and added to the store of knowledge about Ecuador's dwindling tropical-forest habitat...
PROTECTING THE GIFT: KEEPING CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS SAFE (AND PARENTS SANE) By Gavin de Becker (Dial Press) Trust your intuition. That's the message from De Becker, who advises the rich and famous from Hollywood to Washington on security matters. But parents don't need to be celebrities to benefit from his sage counsel. De Becker's book gives families million-dollar advice for $22.95. If a baby sitter makes you uneasy, writes De Becker, listen to your inner voice. Pay heed if your child is uncomfortable around a particular adult. Make careful choices about the people you include...
...trucks and sport-utility vehicles poses a dangerous ecological threat because the big rigs emit more pollutants. Ford's 1 million annual truck sales account for a third of the U.S. market. By voluntarily cleaning up its truck emissions, Ford is challenging the industry to do likewise. Says Daniel Becker, director of energy policy at the Sierra Club: "Ford deserves applause for coming out earlier than they were required to with cleaner trucks...