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Southwest's San Antonio mold problem dates back to the 1980s, but the first clean-up attempt wasn't made until 1994. By that time, workers say, fungi were literally dropping out of the ceiling vents into their coffee. When the fabric used as a wall covering was removed, the wallboards underneath were coated with black mold. All the renovations, including removal and replacement of mold-infested carpeting, ceiling tiles and wallboards, and chemical scouring of the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system, were done while employees were working...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: This Place Makes Me Sick | 12/21/1998 | See Source »

This is a uniquely American dilemma. How can a democratic country that takes pride in its hospitality to different ideas and different peoples acknowledge faith in the public arena without stepping on any toes? Put another way, how can we bring religion into politics without ripping apart the very fabric of the Constitution...

Author: By Sujit Raman, | Title: Playing the God Card | 12/15/1998 | See Source »

Once upon a time the forests were the land. Covering the planet like an elegant drape, they nourished and protected most terrestrial life. Now the fabric is in tatters--slashed by timber interests, agriculture, suburban sprawl and plain human carelessness. In this second installment of our Heroes for the Planet series, we tell the stories of those working to preserve the great swatches of green that still survive...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Forests: Earth's Green Gown | 12/14/1998 | See Source »

...Permanent-Press Fabric 1941, Terylene by John Rex Whinfield...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: One Hundred Great Things | 12/7/1998 | See Source »

POLARTEC The fabric of the '90s, even though it was introduced in 1981. Made by Malden Mills, the synthetic fabric (some material is even made partly out of recycled plastic bottles) is light, cozy, rugged and water and wind resistant. First worn by serious outdoor athletes, it is now used in all kinds of clothing...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: One Hundred Great Things | 12/7/1998 | See Source »

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