Soddies for bodies

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Sod houses were used by early settlers in Nebraska, and the Doswe house is an exampleof restoration of this method of housing. The settlers had little access to wood, and stacked sods like bricks to build their houses. They offer good insulation and protection from tornadoes. Merle Block has built a sod house which is used as a museum. The National Sod House Society does not have enough funds to prmote conservation effectively, but sponsors field trips and other activities.

Housing, History, Nebraska

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Surfing on the slippery skin of a bubble

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Venture capitalist Steve Jurvetson made a name for himself fast, but the summer of 1999 may be his toughest challenge yet. The 32-year-old made good when he backed a new venture called Hotmail, but recent initial public offerings for Internet-related companies have been luke-warm. Jurvetson, however, does not seem worried.

United States, Management, Behavior, Venture capital companies, Jurvetson, Steve, Draper Fisher Jurvetson L.L.C.

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Two runners, two quests

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Canadians Charmaine Crooks and Lucy Smith have set their sights on bringing home the gold in track and field in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics Games. Crooks, a three-time Olympian, and Smith, a neophyte, have been following a rigorous training schedule to help them achieve their goal.

Training, Olympic athletes, Runners (Sports), Crooks, Charmaine, Smith, Lucy

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