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IN M EM O R IA M ’ These are the names and occupations of people in or associated with thefashion industry who have died of AIDS. Proceeds from the sale cf this art work and o f other art in this issue w ill be donated to Gay Men’s Health Crisis. (See page 6 for details.)

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Erosion is the disintegration of

subsequent transport of products away by water, wind, or gravity.

The weathering and erosion of rock exposures are universal, ever-present characteristics of the Earth’s surface. Eveiywhere we look we see rock disintegrating.

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simultaneous process known as weathering. Weathering refers to the spontaneous changes in the physical and chemical charac­ teristics of bedrock upon exposure to conditions at the Earth's

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blocks represents a physical form of weathering. Erosion, on the other hand, describes the broader processes of surface degradation in which weathering is an initial

surface. Erosion is relentless, never stops or pauses, and is eternally reshaping the surface of the world around us.

PROLOGUE Dryce Canyon National Park is one of the most photographed landscapes in the world. Eveiyare found in books, calendars, posters, and art galleries.

Consequently, first-time visitors to the park usually have some perception of what they will see when they arrive at the top of the escarpment. Despite this indirect familiarity, the reaction of visitors experiencing Bryce for the first time is nearly universal: they are stunned almost into silence by the grandeur and magnificence of the vistas before them. A wave of enchantment engulfs all who struggle to comprehend the The brilliant colors and amazing landforms are unique and seem somehow unbelievable. No printed image of Biyce Canyon National Park can really prepare

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surrounded by such breathtaking splendor. Imagine what impact this astonishing landscape would have on someone with little idea of what to expect. What would it have been like to explore the Bryce Canyon region over 100 years ago without knowing what you might find?

Imagine traveling on foot or horseback through the forests and meadows, each step leading you closer to the edge of the plateau and the grandeur of the scene What sensations would you have felt as you gazed upon the radiant landscape for the first time? What thoughts would have raced through your mind at the For at least one person, such an experience was not completely imaginary. That person was Clarence E. Dutton.

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NO H O R O S C O P E S IN B U S ; N E S S DAY. Khetsrwe Zondi together with three employees, runs a v< profitable garden services business from her home.

Kenneth Dlamini's household furniture earns him steady income to support his growing family.

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Thami Ngcobo's plumbing operation is supporting his family of four and his elderly grandparents.

Moffat Zuma's brick-laying skills have earned him money to pay for his two sons to attend University.

room for anything else So we leave out all the Irrelevant sturr It's ironic isn't it? Those instruments so often associated with violence, are the very tools that can help people build a secure and peaceful life.

find horoscopes, agony columns or plciures of blklnl-clad beauties In Business Day

In Business Day. you'll find only news worth knowing

There's something far more profitable for you to read.

The latest Insights Into South African business Fresh business opportunities Hot sales leads Financial trends. New

Often, all that1s required is a simple shift in perception Bringing about this shift is one of the fundamental aims of the KTT. The accredited and certificated courses offered are designed to teach lifesustaining skills to those eager for self-development.

So not only is a trade taught (from motor mechanics to building and carpentry, fitting and turning to panel-beating), but the individual is also furnished with the business, management and marketing skills to turn that trade into a viable, sustainable business.

What's more, the KTT also tailor-makes courses for companies wishing to up-grade the skills of their employees.

After all, stability and self-empowerment is still the surest way to turn a life into a good living.

Understandably, these courses need to be both practical and holistic in their approach to training.

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Alice in Chains Created for fans of the popular rock group, Alice in Chains, this CD-ROM contains a full album's worth of music playable on any CD player. Additional content is accessible through a PC's CD-ROM drive.

Jennifer Frommer, producer Mary Maurer, creative director/interface designer Aaron Daar, programmer Mary Maurer/Jennifer Frommer/Robert Sagerman/Doug Erb, graphic designers Rocky Schenck/Pete Cronin/Mark Leialoha/Marty Temme, photographers Robert Sagerman, animator Alice in Chains, music composer Sony Music, multimedia production company Columbia Records, client

Ideas that Changed the World "Ideas That Changed the World" is an interactive CD-ROM based on the best-selling reference book: The Encyclopedia of Ideas That Changed the World. This volume examines many of the most powerful ideas in human evolution, from our primitive beginnings to the present. Users can follow the evolutionary development of ideas through time, or directly access any topic through the index.

Pete O'Neill/Steven Wicks/Sean Patrick/Doug Keeley, creative directors Pete O'Neill/Steven Wicks, interface designers Stephan Argent/Doug Keeley/Robert Ingpen, writers Laura Sibbald/Pete O'Neill/Steven Wicks, programmers Lisa Livingston, producer Pete O'Neill/Sean Patrick, graphic designers Robert Ingpen, illustrator Steve Beinicke, animator Simon Edwards, music composer/sound editor ICE, multimedia production company/client Bright Ideas

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ReZ.n8 Productions ReZ.n8 is an interdisciplinary firm of designers, artists, computer animators and programmers. This project is a high-speed simulation of the firm's World Wide Web site, a necessary promotional expense since the firm designs Web sites for other companies. The Web site explains the firm's philosophy and contains a portfolio of projects.

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A rt and fu n c tio n cooperating through the un ique medium o f text, enablin g human anim als to exchange not only thoughts but em otions

Joshua Distler The goal of this single-floppy digital portfolio was to show the designer's work in an interesting way while keeping it inexpensive and portable.

Avoiding the linear, slide-show format, the user can browse the work in any order. Cues are given to other relevant pieces. Help and contact information are also supplied.

Joshua Distler, creative director/interface designer/writer/programmer/graphic designer/client Joshua Distler/Edric Alunan, photographers Joshua Distler Design, multimedia production company

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