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...attempt to assess the danger, a few dedicated astronomers have been scanning the skies, borrowing time on large telescopes, building their own detectors out of off-the-shelf parts and barely scraping by on the $1 million or so that NASA contributes annually to the total effort. Their goal is to identify and determine the orbits of the still undiscovered "near Earth" asteroids. That would enable them to predict, sometimes many years in advance, the possibility of a disastrous encounter. Those predictions and knowledge gained from missions like Clementine II would give Earth's defenders time to mount the appropriate...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: DREADFUL SORRY, CLEMENTINE | 10/27/1997 | See Source »

...teach in rural and urban public schools. Look for announcements in the OCS Newsletter about their annual information meeting, which precedes the deadlines for their application. A few other possibilities for non-certified students interested in teaching in the public and parochial schools do exist. Come browse through shelf D-4 in the OCS Reading Room...

Author: By Dena Rakoff, | Title: TEACHING | 10/17/1997 | See Source »

...have done is what the nation's appetite for what ska sound demands. If you find that type of music at all appealing, go out and buy Redlight, because it represents everything that is good about ska music. As for the Pietasters' new album, leave it on the shelf. Although they bring with them a much bigger reputation and fan base, the Pietasters should scrap their tunes on Willis and give a listen to the Slackers. They just might learn how to make a great ska album...

Author: By Sumeet Garg, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Throwing Away The Pie, Picking Up the Slack | 10/17/1997 | See Source »

Like a perfectly timed souffle, the K Mart-Martha alliance comes at a time when the fortunes of both entities are rising. K Mart has managed to pull itself back from almost complete disaster, although it is a long way from being top shelf. Meanwhile, Stewart has gained control of all things Martha and rolled them into Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, a slew of new businesses that will greatly expand her nearly $150 million life-style empire...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: ATTENTION K MARTHA SHOPPERS | 10/6/1997 | See Source »

...awareness among consumers and retailers. For instance, the company sponsored soccer's World Cup, which is beamed to hundreds of millions. At this year's U.S. Open, a Fuji blimp ceaselessly circled the Arthur Ashe Stadium. At the same time, the company has cut deals with retailers to gain shelf space and displays. There's no question about quality: both companies make excellent products. But given comparable quality, the price gap between the two becomes telling...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: KODAK'S BAD MOMENT | 9/29/1997 | See Source »

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