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...since spread to more than 1,300 churches in the U.S. Morris trains church leaders in the program by first explaining adolescent bodies. "I tell them that 13-year-olds need large-muscle exercise. They need lots of sleep. These things drive us crazy, but it's not their fault." Then he urges pastors to look past the physical exterior and see the opportunities within. "Never underestimate the spirituality of a 13-year-old," he counsels. "If I expect that I will encounter God in them, I'll get a lot farther than if I see the devil in them...
...Hard economic figures cannot account for the can-do sense of achievement that all Greeks felt for a job that all who attended the Games agreed was extremely well done. So I cannot criticize other cities for enthusiastically wishing to act as host to future Olympics. But I can fault your magazine for failing to stress the positive impact of the Athens Games on Greeks themselves and on the image of Greece worldwide. Ilias Scotiniotis Athens Chinese Opportunities The stories on "China's New Revolution" [June 27] offered a unique perspective on my country's political and social changes. "Small...
...many had faked orgasm but were afraid to discuss it. The topic, said a Ramparts editor, quickly ballooned from "a giggle to a cause." died. bruce bolt, 75, pioneer in engineering seismology, which uses earth science to influence structural engineering; in Oakland, California. By using data from sensors along fault lines, records of old quakes and analysis of underground rock formations, he explained why certain spots in active seismic areas, including those far away from the epicenter, are hit harder than others. His work influenced legislation in California, and he was consulted on construction projects from Egypt to Alaska. died...
DIED. BRUCE BOLT, 75, pioneer in engineering seismology, which uses earth science to influence structural engineering; in Oakland, Calif. By using data from sensors along fault lines, records of old quakes and analysis of underground rock formations, he explained why certain spots in active seismic areas, including some far from the epicenter, are hit harder than others. His work influenced legislation in California, and he was consulted on construction projects from Egypt to Alaska...
...first case. He had got in a fight with classmate Timmy, which climaxed with his hurling an orange at Timmy's head and splattering a classroom wall instead. Called to account in the principal's office, he argued that the classroom mess was "all Timmy's fault--if he hadn't ducked, the orange wouldn't have hit the wall." His longtime pal Richard Lazarus, now a law professor at Georgetown, laughs as he tells the story, which has become a piece of family legend. "What truly astounded the principal at the time," he says, "is that he actually...