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Presents excerpts from the motion picture `The X-Files.

Reports on how the O.J. Simpson trial coverage transformed the television industry in the United States. Inability of mainstay TV programs to compete with the coverage of the murder trial; Increase in TV viewership; Reinvention of TV courtroom dramas. INSET: The unusual suspects..

The article overviews the threat of inflation in the American economy. Charles Morris, author of the book "The Trillion Dollar Meltdown," states that the deepening recession would still continue over the next few years in which employees experience decreasing wages and price increases in commodities. Jonathan Pond, author of "Safe Money in Tough Times," shows that Federal Reserve dropped its lending rate to help individuals recover their savings.

The article offers information on the art of garden maintenance by Geri Larkin and Wendy Johnson. The two Buddhists shared their ideas about gardening and life, which is greatly influenced by Zen Buddhism. Larkin's book "Plant Seed, Pull Weed" focuses on human frailties and recasts the lessons of Buddhism.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of raising a puppy.

The article evaluates the Panther Vision Lighted Readers from Panthervision.

The article lists several nursery catalogs including "High Country Gardens," "Forestfarm," and "Chalk Hill Clematis."

The article reports on the mortgage scamming issue in the U.S. It mentions the modus operandi of such scammer and mentions several institutions that can legally help homeowners with their mortgages. These type of scammers try to take over the mortgage of a homeowner, but let him stay in the house and pay rent. The author suggests homeowners to ask their lenders for a loan modification with lower fixed rate or visit the sources he enumerates to prevent foreclosures.

The article reports that U.S. credit scorer Fair Isaac will no longer consider individuals' authorized use of other people's credit cards in determining their credit scores because of lenders' increasing rejection of the practice. Fair Isaac will use a revised software that calculates a borrower's score based solely on accounts in the borrower's name.

The article reports on Janice Wells with emphasis on her thoughts about gardening. The author cites the book entitled "The Gin & Tonic Gardener," by Janice Wells. According to the author, Janice Wells discussed her thoughts and wisdom in gardening in the said book. Janice Wells' one remaining goal is to perfect her puttering.

The article discusses the role of bees in gardens and farms. Laurie Davies Adams, executive director of the Coevolution Institute in San Francisco, California, explains that fruits and nuts depend on bees. According to the article, farms and orchards rely on European honeybees to pollinate a third of all the food American consume.

The article features the web site, www. annualcreditreport.com where companies, Equifax, Experian and TransUnion provide a free credit report once a year.

The article offers tips on how to sell real estate properties.

The article offers advise related to gardening. The author advises not to plant ornamentals because lots of them are toxic. In addition, avoid planting big tress in septic tank drain fields because the roots could clog the pipes, or let combustible conifers crowd the house in areas prone to wildfire. The author recommends to try black tulip in the garden. Crossing tree branches do not have to be cut out.

Provides information on Oldsmobile Silhouette Premiere minivan. Features of the minivan; Concept offered by the minivan's spot commercial; Description of the advertisement for Premiere; Price of the minivan.

Presents information on motion pictures which depict similar circumstances to those of the sex scandal regarding American President Bill Clinton. Information on the motion pictures.

Comments on the trend of portraying television journalists unfavorably in motion pictures. The motion picture `Ransom'; `Basquiat'; `The Associate'; `Dear God'; `The Preacher's Wife.'

Features interior designer David Rockwell, who specializes in designing restaurants in New York City. Examples of restaurants designed by Rockwell; Upcoming design projects for the Rockwell Group; Rockwell's design style.

Compares motion picture directors Spike Lee and Woody Allen to one another. Similarities between Lee's `Girl 6' and Allen's `Mighty Aphrodite.'

Presents developments in the movie industry in the United States. Includes actress Jennifer Beals' obsession with movie outfits; Airing of the cartoon `The Nanny'; Firm negotiations in the motion picture `To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar'.

Relates actress Shannen Doherty's reflections about life. Commitment to optimism and positive thinking; Recollection on her decision to enter show business; Thoughts on coping with fame.

Reports on developments in the lives of America's celebrities. Includes Matthew Perry's participation in a roller-hockey game to promote the National Hockey League; Actor Mel Gibson's receipt of the American Cinematheque Award in Los Angeles, California; Arne Glimcher's sale of art paintings.

Reports on the consequence of the music performers Smashing Pumpkins' advertisement for a keyboardplayer. Details of the advertisement which appeared in the `Reader' and `New City' periodicals; Band's difficulty in handling applications.

Reports on developments related to the motion picture industry of the United States as of August 18, 1995. Includes deals on the value of contract of actors Sylvester Stallone and Jim Carrey; Birth of a boy to actress Roseanne; Death of former Columbia Picture president David Begelman.

Reports on the popularity of actress Jennifer Aniston's hairstyle. Fans' mimicry of the hairstyle; Comments from several hairstylists.

Reports on developments related to the television program `Schoolhouse Rock.' Purchase of the video rights by Michael Eisner; Transfer of the `Schoolhouse Rock Live!' song revue to New York City; Release of the video collections `Grammar Rock' `Science Rock' `Multiplication Rock' and `America Rock'; Release of an album of remastered original songs.

Reports on the use of music performers Bee Gee's song `Stayin' Alive' in the motion pictures `Bushwhacked' and `Virtuosity.' Impact of actor John Travolta's comeback on the cost of the recording's use; Comment from `Bushwhacked' producer Paul Schiff; Popularity of the song.

Discusses the book `Pandora's Clock,' by John Nance and edited by Lori Lipsky. Plot; Marketing strategy.

Presents celebrity news items for the week ending July 28, 1995. Actress Natasha Henstridge's obsession with Jim Carrey; Director Jerry Zucker's lack of prior knowledge about `Judge Dredd' movie's `I am the law' catchphrase; Aftermath of Tom Arnold's divorce from Roseanne.

Comments on Nicholas Cage's role as the mobster Little Junior in the motion picture, `Kiss of Death.' How the character uses an acronym to help visualize his goals; Suggested acronyms Hollywood actors and actresses could use, including David Caruso, Meg Ryan, Demi Moore, Sharon Stone and more.

Comments on the type of high-tech weaponry used by villains in 1994 Hollywood films. Mad bomber played by Dennis Hopper in `Speed'; Mad bomber played by James Woods in `The Specialist'; Mad bomber played by Tommy Lee Jones in `Blown Away'; Bomb techniques.