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Presents information on organizations which may demonstrate against globalization at a meeting of world leaders at an economic summit in Genoa, Italy. Efforts of the city to prevent violence and crime during demonstrations; Prediction that activity at the summit may be worse than protests in Goteborg, Sweden, in which hundreds were arrested and dozens injured; View that the radical surge in protesting presents a moral dilemma for mainstream organizations who make up the core of the antigloblization movement.

Focuses on Pope John Paul II and his Jubilee Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Journey to the Middle East, including a visit to a Holocaust memorial, an interfaith panel in Jerusalem, a refugee camp in Deheisha, and the nativity in Bethlehem; Political ramifications of the journey; The Pope's health.

Presents a look at the battle plan being used by the United States Pentagon in conjunction with other North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countries in its war with Yugoslavia in 1999. Use of B-1, B-2 and B-52 bombers; How military pilots are utilizing laser guided missiles; How the terrain of Yugoslavia has led to difficulties; Status of the US precision-guided munitions and when replenishing is expected to be completed; Comments. INSET: A Winning Debut for the B-2, by Julie Grace.

Focuses on the Shroud of Turin being kept by Giovanni Cardinal Saldarini in Italy. Interest in the relic being tracked on the Internet; Diagram of the shroud showing features that match accounts of Christ's Crucifixion; Author Ian Wilson's suggestion the Cloth of Edessa could disprove a claim by a 14th century bishop that the shroud was a fake; Background on the Shroud of Turin; The technical critique of radiocarbon dating process; The question of authenticity.

Highlights Pope John Paul II's trip to Cuba in January, 1998. Compare and contrast of the work, beliefs, and goals of both the Pope and Fidel Castro; How Cuba has fared under Castro's Marxist rule; Why Castro invited the Pope to Cuba; The Pope's motives in going to Cuba. INSET: `You should not expect a miracle'.

Discusses religion on the World Wide Web. The magnitude and variety of religious interest groups finding their ways to the Web including the Amish, Tibetan Buddhists, Lutherans and others; Discussion of some examples of religious Web sites; The effect of the Internet on religion; The posting of holy texts on the Internet; A chronology of historic events related to religion throughout history.

Reports on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) conduction of the largest combat operation in its history, over three successive days, over Bosnia. How NATO airplanes flew 500 missions from bases in Italy and aircraft carriers in the Adriatic Sea; Targets; Why the overrunning of the safe havens of Srebrenica and Zepa set the groundwork for the raids.

Looks at the new trend in the fashion world in which elegant, wearable clothes for women are making a return. Comments from Karl Lagerfeld of the house of Chanel; Reaction of retailers; The style of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis; The collection of Han Feng; Donna Karan; Other designers; The style of Audrey Hepburn. INSET: The muse and the master, by Martha Duffy and Dorie Denbigh.

Highlights the life of Pope John Paul II, who was born Karol Wojtyla. His early life; His fondness for his native Poland; His daily duties; The Black Virgin of Czestochowa; The assassination attempt against him in 1981; His literary output; His travels; More.

Addresses the question of who will rule Afghanistan if the Taliban falls. Possible contenders for leadership; Attitudes of bordering nations; Realization by the United States and its allies of the need for a stable postwar Afghanistan; The challenges which Afghanistan faces; Why Iran and Pakistan are interested in Afghanistan's future government; Question of United Nations involvement; Role of the U.S. in rebuilding. INSET: ONCE AND FUTURE LORDS?.

Comments on the visit of Pope John Paul II to St. Louis, Missouri in January, 1999. Focus on Betty Rataj, who attended the Papal Mass; Percentage of Catholic Americans which rejected the position taken by the pope regarding the commuted life sentence of a convicted triple murderer; How Rataj's family reacted to the pope's visit; Rataj's feelings on the ordination of women priests. INSET: Meet Me in St. Louis.

Reports on a possible takeover of Gucci by Prada. History of both companies which focus on fashion designs; Competition between the two companies; Statistics on both companies.

Controversies often surround the use of vaccines, particularly among the pediatric population. Often, the possible temporal relationship between vaccination and subsequent disease is at the center of the controversy. However, others have questioned the moral status of the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine because of some instances of state coercion and also the possibility that the vaccine may promote promiscuity. This article addresses the moral status of the HPV vaccine from the perspective of a primary care physician and father of four daughters. Lay Summary:Parents are often asked by pediatricians for permission to vaccinate their children under the age of consent against the sexually transmitted virus HPV. This article addresses the medical and moral concerns about vaccination with some guiding principles to assist in a final decision. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The practice of medicine has become increasingly focused on the care of the elderly due to demographic changes and an increase in human longevity. A number of diseases, most particularly dementia and vasculopathy, are much more common in geriatric patients. Ethical dilemmas related to justice (right patient/right care) and proportionality (benefit/burden analysis) are typical in this population. Two cases from clinical practice are utilized to demonstrate these ethical problems in real-world narratives and provide reasonable moral guidance rooted in the Catholic tradition. The author recognizes that there may be different clinical assessments based on practitioner experience and the medical literature, but asserts that the ethical principles derived are solidly defensible and universal. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Profiles Michael Schumacher, Formula One racing driver. His racing skill that helped him win the August 19, 2001 Hungarian Grand Prix, which was his fourth Formula One drivers' championship; Career highlights; His employment with the Ferrari team. INSET: STRONGER AND SAFER.

Profiles United States gondola-maker Thom Price, who traveled to Venice, Italy to learn his craft. His apprenticeship with an older gondola-maker; His desire to preserve the tradition of gondolas; Other craftsmen, such as Saverio Pastor; Impact of the lack of gondola-makers on the gondola industry in Italy. INSET: A Brief History of the Gondola.

Focuses on the problem of rising unemployment in Europe, as of August 2001. Reasons for the trend, including an economic slowdown; Impact on workers in Sweden, France, Germany and Italy; Mention of companies which have announced layoffs in these countries, such as Ericsson, Marks & Spencer and Moulinex-Brandt; Amount of unemployment benefits provided by the government; Response of political leaders to the layoffs.

Addresses the death of Carlo Giuliani, a protestor in Genoa, Italy, and the increasing violence in demonstrations since the World Trade Organization met in Seattle, Washington in 1999. Observations on what the author calls a self-destructive course of violence; Arguments for violence against international summits; The author's observation of the false promise of using violence to advance a political cause.

Presents information on organizations which may demonstrate against globalization at a meeting of world leaders at an economic summit in Genoa, Italy. Efforts of the city to prevent violence and crime during demonstrations; Prediction that activity at the summit may be worse than protests in Gothenburg, Sweden, in which hundreds were arrested and dozens injured; View that the radical surge in protesting presents a moral dilemma for mainstream organizations who make up the core of the antiglobalization movement.

Presents information on organizations which may demonstrate against globalization at a meeting of world leaders at an economic summit in Genoa, Italy. Efforts of the city to prevent violence and crime during demonstrations; Prediction that activity at the summit may be worse than protests in Gothenburg, Sweden, in which hundreds were arrested and dozens injured; View that the radical surge in protesting presents a moral dilemma for mainstream organizations that make up the core of the antigloblization movement.

Presents information on organizations which may demonstrate against globalization at a meeting of world leaders at an economic summit in Genoa, Italy. Efforts of the city to prevent violence and crime during demonstrations; Prediction that activity at the summit may be worse than protests in Goteborg, Sweden, in which hundreds were arrested and dozens injured; View that the radical surge in protesting presents a moral dilemma for mainstream organizations who make up the core of the antigloblization movement.

Discusses former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. His career in politics and business; Speculation on his success in becoming Prime Minister again; Comparison between Berlusconi and former Rome Mayor Francesco Rutelli, who is running against him in the prime ministerial elections; Berlusconi's position as a self-made business tycoon; His liabilities. INSETS: Blood, Sweat and Tears;Making Fun of the Knight, by Martin Penner;The Battle of the Books, by Greg Burke and Martin Penner.

Focuses on a trend of increasing transience and cultural displacement among a generation of young European professionals, as of April 2001. How many of them are multilingual and multicultural; Frequency of international travel among this generation; Minimal national barriers which exist between countries in the European Union; Impact of technology on this trend; Social and political values of young Europeans; How this generation is more individualistic than nationalistic.

Examines the impact of public fears about bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) on European beef consumption. Why European consumers are eating less beef; Alternative meats which are gaining popularity; Measures taken by the European Union to stop the epidemic; Economic impact of lowered demand for beef; Health factors associated with consumption of different meats; Increase in sales of organic beef and other organic crops; How this could affect national cuisines. INSETS: No Beef? Try Ostrich, by Stacey Vanek Smith;A Tale of Two Restaurants.

Discusses the financial crisis that Europe will face by 2030 from the rising number of pensioners. The drastic choices that the European system of state pensions faces as the baby boom generation enters retirement; How different European countries have responded to the looming crisis; When the state pension was invented; Two factors that are making the situation even bleaker. INSET: ON THE GRAY DANUBE.

Focuses on Pope John Paul II and his Jubilee Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Journey to the Middle East, including a visit to a Holocaust memorial, an interfaith panel in Jerusalem, a refugee camp in Deheisha, and the nativity in Bethlehem; Political ramifications of the journey; The Pope's health.

Focuses on Pope John Paul II and his Jubilee Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Journey to the Middle East, including a visit to a Holocaust memorial, an interfaith panel in Jerusalem, a refugee camp in Deheisha, and possible sites of the baptism of Jesus in Bethlehem; Political ramifications of the journey; The Pope's health.

Focuses on Pope John Paul II and his Jubilee Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Journey to the Middle East, including a visit to a Holocaust memorial, an interfaith panel in Jerusalem, a refugee camp in Deheisha, and the nativity in Bethlehem; Political ramifications of the journey; The Pope's health.

Reports on the eruption of Mount Etna in Italy. History of the volcano, considered the most active in Europe; Details of the eruption, which began July 13, 2001 and nearly destroyed a refuge called Rifugio Sapienza and nearby stores in Sicily; How records of volcanic eruptions date back to classical times.

Addresses the death of Carlo Giuliani, a protestor in Genoa, Italy, and the increasing violence in demonstrations since the World Trade Organization met in Seattle, Washington in 1999. Observations on what the author calls a self-destructive course of violence; Arguments for violence against international summits; The author's observation of the false promise of using violence to advance a political cause.

Discusses the complexity of electing a successor to Pope John Paul II. Speculation on who will be chosen for Popehood; Importance of positioning and of being a cardinal; View that an American will not be chosen as pontiff; Profile of several cardinals, including Archbishop of Geneoa Dionigi Tettamanzi and Archbishop of Milan Carlo Maria Martini.

Presents a look at the battle plan being used by the United States Pentagon in conjunction with other North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countries in its war with Yugoslavia in 1999. Use of B-1, B-2 and B-52 bombers; How military pilots are utilizing laser guided missiles; How the terrain of Yugoslavia has led to difficulties; Status of the US precision-guided munitions and when replenishing is expected to be completed; Comments. INSET: A Winning Debut for the B-2, by Julie Grace.

Presents a look at the battle plan being used by the United States Pentagon in conjunction with other North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countries in its war with Yugoslavia in 1999. Use of B-1, B-2 and B-52 bombers; How military pilots are utilizing laser guided missiles; How the terrain of Yugoslavia has led to difficulties; Status of the US precision-guided munitions and when replenishing is expected to be completed; Comments. INSET: A Winning Debut for the B-2, by Julie Grace.

Focuses on the shroud of Turin being kept by Giovanni Cardinal Saldarini in Italy. Interest in the relic being tracked on the Internet; Diagram of the shroud showing features that match accounts of Christ's crucifixion; Author Ian Wilson's suggestion the Cloth of Edessa could disprove a claim by a 14th century bishop that the shroud was fake; Background on the shroud of Turin; The technical critique for radiocarbon dating process; The question of authenticity.

Highlights Pope John Paul II's trip to Cuba in January 1998. Comparison and contrasts of the work, beliefs, and goals of both the Pope and Fidel Castro; How Cuba has fared under Castro's Marxist rule; Why Castro invited the Pope to Cuba; The Pope's motives in going to Cuba. INSET: `You should not expect a miracle'.