ROUND-UP: LEGACY OF POPE JOHN PAUL II (continued)
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**1. FREDERIC JOSEPH BAUMGARTNER, professor of history at VIRGINIA TECH: "Despite rules calling for secrecy during the election, kings, diplomats, and betters usually had detailed information about the voting during elections prior to 1800. The most notorious conclave in that respect occurred in 1549, when Holy Roman emperor Charles V and French king Henry II vied to control the conclave. Secrecy was so badly ignored that a diplomat could write to Charles: 'Your Majesty will know when they urinate in this Conclave.' Today's secrecy only appeared in 1903, when Pius X, scandalized by the detailed newspaper stories about his election, decreed excommunication for anyone revealing the secrets of a conclave."
**2. DR. SCOTT HAHN is professor of biblical theology at FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY OF STEUBENVILLE and the founder of THE ST. PAUL CENTER FOR BIBLICAL THEOLOGY, a research center and think tank committed to promoting biblical literacy among the Catholic laity and clergy. Hahn is a former ordained Presbyterian minister who entered the Catholic Church on Easter 1986. A popular speaker, Hahn has given over 800 talks in the U.S. and other countries on topics related to the Catholic faith. He has also written numerous books, including the story of his entrance into the Catholic Church, "Rome, Sweet Home" (with Kimberly Hahn), as well as "Swear to God: The Promise and Power of the Sacraments."
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**1. BEHAVIOR: CAN A MID-LIFE CRISIS RUIN YOUR MARRIAGE? DR. CW RANDOLPH, M.D., founder of THE NATURAL HORMONE INSTITUTE OF AMERICA: "The fact that more than 50 percent of marriages in the U.S. end in divorce can be a very sobering statistic. Is the mid-life crisis to blame? Many wonder if there be a link between mid-life hormone imbalances, mid-life crises and divorce. From the perspective of my years of clinical experience, I say 'absolutely,' and it's not just affecting women; men also suffer hormone imbalance (Andropause). How does this affect our lives, and what can we do to resolve it? These are the questions I can answer."
**2. ENTERTAINMENT: HOLLYWOOD AND BOLLYWOOD COLLABORATIONS. TERRI LUBAROFF, senior vice president at HUMBLE JOURNEY FILMS: "Historically, Hollywood and Bollywood have never done much collaboration. Today, however, Hollywood is capitalizing on all Bollywood has to offer, and within the last year, the two groups have joined forces to make several major movies. I believe we're looking at the iceberg's tip, in terms of Hollywood and Bollywood collaborations." Humble Journey Films is partnering with Bollywood to produce "Beneath a Marble Sky."
**3. HOME & GARDEN: FRESHENING UP YOUR HOME'S STYLE DURING THE SPRING. SUSIE COELHO, lifestyle guru and design consultant to the NATIONAL CANDLE ASSOCIATION (NCA), helps homeowners, whether they're buying or renting, take the first step in getting a new home ready, while staying in tune with their own personal style: "Spring is slowly moving in, and so are millions of people across the Unites States. Historically, this is the most popular season to buy and sell real estate. This spring, whether purchasing a 'new home' or freshening up their current home, focusing on style is the key."
**4. HOME & GARDEN: NEW COLORS AND DESIGN TRENDS FOR SPRING. MELODY SCHOFIELD, account representative for the designer division of MCSWAIN CARPETS & FLOORS, an independent flooring company: "Spring is more than cleaning -" it also means adding color and learning about new interior design trends to freshen the home. Using ceramic tile with a heavy relief, coordinating a carpeting pattern with wallpaper, or adding exotic hardwood for depth are some of the things homeowners can do to add color and design."
**5. PARENTING: INDEPENDENT RATINGS SERVICES CAN GIVE PARENTS CONTROL. JOANNE CANTOR, Ph.D., standards board member at PSVRATINGS.COM: "Do violent video games cause children to be more aggressive or behave badly? Should the government step in with anti-video game laws to mitigate any negative effects or should parents be the ones in control? Ratings provided by the video game industry can be misleading. Independent rating services could take the parental control out of the hands of government officials and back into the hands of parents."
**6. PARENTING: CHILDREN CAN SENSE DANGER. ROBERT L. SICILIANO, personal security expert for CHILDRENSECURITY.COM: "Children can sense danger. By allowing them to grow on their own and without smothering them, they can make more effective decisions. Developing your child's ability to protect themselves can be a natural part of what they do every day. We teach children to be civil towards one another and towards adults. We teach them to say 'please' and 'thank you,' and to be kind towards one another. This is civilized conditioning, which is effective in raising healthy happy people. To raise them responsibly and balanced, you must also teach them that there are times when being rude, mean and anti-social, and sometimes even violent, are necessary."
**7. PARENTING: KEEPING YOUR CHILDREN SAFE FROM CHILDHOOD OBESITY. LINDA MINTLE, a specialist in eating disorders and the treatment of food and weight problems, can be seen regularly on ABC Family's daily talk show, 'Living the Life' and is the author of "Overweight Kids": "Parents should be very concerned about their children's weight as the epidemic of child obesity is quickly creating a national health crisis. Because the numerous health and social consequences of obesity make it a serious issue for children, it's never too early to be concerned. Empowering parents to take preventative measures now can make the difference for their child in carrying a healthy lifestyle into adulthood."
**8. SHOPPING: PEARLS -- A LASTING GIFT FOR THE HARDWORKING GRADUATE. AMY DRESCHER, vice president of MOON RIVER PEARLS: "Pearls make the perfect gift for the graduate in your life. Timeless and affordable, pearls will take your graduate from her first interview to her first job and beyond. Whether she's trendy, traditional, or a bit of both, there is a pearl style for her. Choose pearls that are solid nacre (read descriptions or ask); have a uniform luster, or sheen; are free from obvious blemishes; and, if buying a strand, are hand- knotted. Today's pearls are being combined with ribbons, leather, gemstones and other interesting materials for a modern look. Whichever style you choose, pearls will last a lifetime -- long after Graduation Day memories have faded."
**9. SPORTS: TOP-PERFORMING ATHLETES CREATE INDIVIDUALIZED TRAINING ROUTINES. DR. KEVIN STONE, chairman of the STONE FOUNDATION: "Top-performing athletes today create highly individualized training routines, which often incorporate visualization and imagery, and legal nutritional supplements as contributors to successful performance. Science and psychology have gained ground as components of competitive training, spurring leading athletes to accomplish results that were previously unattainable." The Athlete's Advisory Board of the Stone Foundation for Sports Medicine and Arthritis Research is hosting its annual Symposium April 22 in San Francisco to discuss training techniques, nutritional supplements, sports medicine and gold- medal performance.
**10. TRAVEL: CAN BUYING AN ITALY RAIL PASS BE A RIP-OFF? NAN MCELROY, in- Italy concierge and author of "Italy: Instructions for Use": "A pass sounds like freedom, and there was a time you could hop on and off any train at will. Today, all fast trains require advanced reservations -— jump on without one, and you'll incur a heavy fine. Don't assume a rail pass will save you money. For example, a day pass may cost from $50 to $65, much less than a first-class ticket from Venice to Naples (over $100). But, it's a terrible waste for a round-trip from Florence to Lucca (about $10). Invest the time to understand the rail system and how you're going to use it —- it'll pay off in the end."
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