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In this article, the author examines several post-bubble solutions that universities in the U.S. might consider and offers her opinion on private institutions which she believes will survive budget reductions. These solutions include attracting new students, offering expensive but desired education, and reducing tuition fees. She believes that a decline in enrollment is a major sign that the bubble is about to rupture and that it could lead to a serious financial crisis for private schools.

Presents a travel guide to Rome, Italy. Means of transportation; Tourist attractions; Recommended hotels and restaurants; Examples of books about the city.

Discusses how environmental books in children treated important environmental issues. How children became aware on the issues about environment by reading the books; Scientific methods to understand where environment science education veers from science; Techniques on how scientists discover facts; Factors that make environmental science difficult but stimulating; Political interference in environmental issues; Signs of change in the field of environmental science.

Opinion. Discusses life cycle assessments (LCA). Their role in the debate in the United States over the environmental aspects of disposable products; How companies utilize LCA to determine the environmental impact of their products and manufacturing processes; The limitations of LCA at the society or public policy level; The guidelines developed by the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry.

The article presents an overview of the impact that an increase in attendance at for-profit colleges and universities may have on the future of non-profit colleges and universities and higher education in general in the U.S. A discussion of benefits that students often gain from attending for-profit colleges such as the University of Phoenix and Corinthian College, which both offer online education programs, is presented. The benefits and disadvantages of online education are discussed.

Focuses on achieving the goal of sustainable development. Definition; Beliefs on meeting the needs of future generations Fear that development cannot be sustained because nonrenewable resources will be used up; Environmental problems; Market-based economies.

Challenges current scientific studies indicating a trend toward global warming caused by emissions of gases that trap heat radiating from the earth. Projected negative effect on the economy and individual freedom if such gases are forcibly reduced; Consideration of prior false scientific predictions.

Presents comments and observations on government appropriations for the Yellowstone National Park. Issues on sewage spills; Difference between private and public maintenance; Legislation for the conservation of national parks.

Presents letters to the editor referencing articles and topics discussed in previous issues. "How Safe Are Your Breasts?," which examined the impact of medical cost cutting on women's health; "Mr. Clean Genes," which discussed cystic fibrosis; "Flack Attack," which focused on the transition of Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide from exile to governing.