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...test involves? That's the question being debated following the release of a new study, published Thursday in the New England Journal of Medicine, in which researchers developed a computer program that can collate the results of two non-invasive procedures carried out a month apart to more accurately establish the presence of Down's syndrome. Although neither a first trimester blood test and ultrasound nor a second trimester blood test offers a definitive answer, a team of British researchers found that by correlating the results with their program they were able to identify 85 percent of Down's syndrome...
...stunt butt was needed for this model turned actress, whose sultry looks and good-natured smirk helped establish her as the gal-pal of choice to such aging screen heroes as Clint Eastwood (In the Line of Fire), Kevin Costner (Tin Cup) and Dustin Hoffman (Outbreak). "There's a sense of ease working with her because she doesn't take herself too seriously," says Mel Gibson, who co-starred with Russo in two Lethal Weapon sequels as well as the kidnapping drama Ransom. Although Russo jokes about her recurring roles as sidekick to mature macho men, she's easygoing enough...
During his presidency, Wayburn helped establish the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, a 75,000-acre California nature preserve...
...Under the right conditions, Israel will return the Golan Heights to Syria, and Syria will establish normal relations with Israel. Last week quite a bit of goodwill was on display. The Syrians instructed Palestinian groups in Damascus to stop plotting violence against Israel. And Israel said it had "no problem" picking up negotiations where they left off in 1996. If Israel can finalize a treaty with Damascus, one with Lebanon will probably follow. Another good sign: Yasser Arafat is eager to establish a Palestinian state--and Barak is not opposed...
...production crew. A quick glance at the program reveals that the actors are not the only veterans of Harvard theater. Despite its cast of familiar Harvard names, this is not a Harvard production. This summer's performance of The Compleat Works was staged by Summer Stages, a company established by the cast and crew. Co-directors Jerald Korn and Elena DeCoste said that when they realized how many experienced actors, directors, producers, and crew members were staying in Cambridge for the summer, they decided it would be worth the risk to establish Summer Stages and present this play. Thus...