POSITIVE VALUES MAKE `SPACE' WORTH SAVING.I have to admit I never thought I'd be writing to anyone to save a TV program, but here I am, a businesswoman with grown children and grandchildren GRANDCHILDREN, domestic relations. The children of one's children. Sometimes these may claim bequests given in a will to children, though in general they can make no such claim. 6 Co. 16. . The program in question is ``Space: Above and Beyond'' on Fox. While we don't have much time to watch TV, we do make time to watch this one. This program is unique in that it is a program with some very good values. There is a willingness to take responsibility for your actions, compassion for all, even your enemy, caring and concern for your comrades and family and the desire to complete the job and pride in doing it well. All things you want your children to embrace. Please bring this fine program back. Sandra Mahanna Mission Viejo Mission Vi·e·jo A community of southern California southeast of Irvine. It is mainly residential. Population: 96,300. Canceled `Due South' part of vanishing tradition Your article titled ``The Family Hour - The Vanishing Tradition'' was very interesting. However, in your praise of CBS' programming decisions, I was disturbed that there was not any mention of the shows it has canceled. Of all of CBS' shows, the only one that was truly a family show was ``Due South.'' Many current shows that networks term family shows alienate To voluntarily convey or transfer title to real property by gift, disposition by will or the laws of Descent and Distribution, or by sale. For example, a seller may alienate property by transferring to a buyer a parcel of the seller's land containing a house, in at least one member of the family by being overly sweet, young or female oriented (i.e., ``Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman''). Not only does ``Due South'' have a morally centered character, but it managed to be optimistic op·ti·mist n. 1. One who usually expects a favorable outcome. 2. A believer in philosophical optimism. op and entertaining without sacrificing the drama that comes with looking at real world issues. Shanda Harry Northridge Keeping head out of sand - and out of the muck In your (June 4) article on ``Family Hour'' television programmer Dale Teller says, ``You can't hide your head in the sand.'' True, but we don't have to wallow wallow mud bath frequented by pigs, elephants, red deer, hippopotami as a cooling aid. in the muck. Paul Marshall Solomon Tujunga Recognition of students' efforts gets high marks Before my day starts with seeing a youth at risk who wants to go to college, a collegian who wants to go to grad school, another who wants to go to med school, a seventh-grader who wants a boarding school and responding to phone calls from London and Seoul, I thought I'd say thanks and congratulations for the spread you gave the college-bound students (``The Best and Brightest,'' June 5) who aren't out graffitiing our lives. I work with many of the kids who want more out of life, although we both know far too many have no idea how to get through high school and into college. These are also of interest to me and I hope to you, too. Paul Vaughn Paul Vaughn is an American actor, most notable for his recurring role as "Paul" on ten episodes of the American situation comedy, Cheers. He also made guest appearances on television series including Fantasy Island, Three's a Crowd, and I Dream of Jeannie. Van Nuys Jim Carrey “James Carrey” redirects here. For the murder conspirator, see James Carey. James Eugene Carrey (born January 17, 1962) is a Canadian actor and comedian. interview a treat for fan of comedian I read Bob Strauss' (June 1) interview with Jim Carrey. I found it both enjoyable and poignant. I'm glad he treated him with appreciation and sensitivity. As a result, it's the best interview I've ever read of Jim. Virginia E. Roberts Glendale Story on diseases affecting women draws praise The Betty Kwong article ``Medicine's distaff side'' (June 3) refers to the long overdue and neglected research regarding diseases that strike and lead to the deaths of millions of women worldwide, such as heart disease, breast cancer and osteoporosis osteoporosis (ŏs'tēō'pərō`sĭs), disorder in which the normal replenishment of old bone tissue is severely disrupted, resulting in weakened bones and increased risk of fracture; osteopenia . Bravo BRAVO Cardiology A clinical trial–Blockade of the GP IIB/IIIA Receptor to Avoid Vascular Occlusion– which evaluated lotrafiban in preventing strokes and acute MI. See GP IIB/IIIA. for the Women's Health Initiative Women's Health Initiative A 15-yr, $628 million project involving 1. An observational study of the health habits and medical Hx of ±100,000 ♀ 2. ! This is a 15-year research study that seeks to discover the effects of commonly used drugs on women. It is shocking and difficult to believe that up until now, almost all the research on drugs have been conducted on men. As women constitute over half the world's population, hopefully this research project will usher in Verb 1. usher in - be a precursor of; "The fall of the Berlin Wall ushered in the post-Cold War period" inaugurate, introduce commence, lead off, start, begin - set in motion, cause to start; "The U.S. a new trend of increased research for the prevention and treatment of illnesses that affect women. Jane Carron Agoura Hills CAPTION(S): Photo Photo: Some families with little TV time make time for ``Sp ace: Above and Beyond,'' citing its values. |
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