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Monday, August 10th
Airport
Ray Bertles is looking for kids who want to fly. Bertles is a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association and a field rep for the Young Eagles, a group whose goal is to interest youngsters in aviation. Bertles takes children ages 8-17 up in light aircraft to introduce them to the fundamentals of flying. Attend a young eagles flight rally near you!

Tuesday, August 11th
NOVA: "Wild wolves with David Attenborough"
Coyotes are returning to Pennsylvania! Unlike wolves, which require vast expanses of land and specific foods to survive, coyotes have adapted to an altered environment and will eat everything from ground hogs to garbage. They pose not threat to humans, according to the Pennsylvania Game Commission, although hunters are concerned their resurgence may reduce the population of white-tailed deer.

Tuesday, August 11th
Sports Heroines
Does your daughter like sports? She can chat with celebs like L.A. Sparks guard Mwadi Mabika on the internet. Point your web browser at www.wnba.com to get the latest on players, game schedules - even interactive games! It's all on the net!

Wednesday, August 12th
Michael Feldman's "What 'ya Know"
Are you tired of serving your kids the same old jello? Why not spice up the afternoon snack with bug blox, banana worm bread or chocolate chirpie chip cookies? Iowa State University's entymology department offers tasty insect recipes on the internet. Bon appetite!

Wednesday, August 12th
The Elixir Of Love (Great Performances)
Teen peer educators at Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania are ready and willing to discuss responsible sex. Rap groups, led by trained 16 and 17-year olds, are held at free, daily clinics at locations throughout the tri-state area. For accurate information about sex, internal exams and birth control, refer a teen to their local planned parenthood.