Search Results for: blog the net 1995

Genetics Behind Hypertrichosis Discovered

Posted on by

Hypertrichosis is a genetic condition that has to do with hair growth. Just like many other conditions that have to do with hair loss, hypertrichosis runs in families. Scientists have finally pinpointed the genetic cause of this condition, which could, potentially, lead to treatment. It has been referred to as “werewolf syndrome”. The proper name for the condition is hypertrichosis. It is understandable how the condition got it’s nickname, however. Hypertricosis causes a person to grow excessive amounts of thick, dark, hair on his or her face, (and can also affect other parts of the body). In some ways, the … Continue reading →

The Net (1995)

“The Net” is a suspense thriller about what can happen when you get a little too close to the Internet. Sandra Bullock stars as Angela Bennett, a computer software analyst whose life revolves around her computer. She tests software all day, her friends are people she meets in chat rooms, and she even orders her dinner, pizza, online. She doesn’t know very many “real” people, even her neighbors – her entire life is wrapped up in her computer. She’s decided to break out of her mold and take a vacation in Mexico. She’s earned it. Just before she leaves, a … Continue reading →

Toy Story (1995)

What if toys came to life when their owners’ backs were turned? What if they had lives of their own that they lived while their owners were at school or asleep? This is the premise of the hit Pixar film, “Toy Story.” Andy is an imaginative little boy who loves cowboys. His favorite toy is a Woody doll, a cowboy dressed in a vest and hat. Andy has a cowboy bedspread, cowboy posters on his walls, and he spends most of his playtime pretending that Woody (voiced by Tom Hanks) is a sheriff who saves all the other toys from … Continue reading →

The Tale of Peter Rabbit (1995)

This video adaptation of the classic children’s book by Beatrix Potter is narrated by Carol Burnett. We begin our story in a sandbank under a large tree, where the Rabbit family lives. There is Mother and her four children: Flopsy, Mopsy, Cottontail, and Peter. Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cottontail were all good little bunnies and did what they were told, but Peter had an adventurous streak in him and wanted to learn the answers to life himself. When his mother told him not to go to Mr. MacGregor’s garden, because his father was caught there and ended up becoming a rabbit … Continue reading →

Pride and Prejudice (1995)

I approach this blog almost timidly, feeling the weight of the task upon my shoulders. How can I possibly, through mere words, explain to you everything that this movie is? It’s like trying to describe the Grand Canyon in one sentence. But I shall do my best. “Pride and Prejudice” first began as a novel, written by Jane Austen. Over the years, it has been adapted into film on a couple of occasions, first as an old black and white starring Laurence Olivier and Greer Garson, which was a nice try but no cigar. It was impossible to fit the … Continue reading →

Are You My Neighbor? (1995)

The next installment in the VeggieTales series is called “Are You My Neighbor?” and teaches children (and their parents) that even if someone is different from you, you still have the duty and privilege of watching out for them and being their friend. The first story is called “Tale of Two Cities.” Once upon a time, there were two cities that faced each other, and they spent all their time flinging stuff over their city walls. You see, in one city, they wore shoes on their heads, and in the other city, they wore pots on their heads. Neither city … Continue reading →

Finding Support from Your Friends

We’ve talked extensively about how important it is that we keep friends outside of our marriage.  And that doesn’t mean that we have friends who can’t also be friends with our spouses.  It just means that we look for emotional connections with more people than just our spouses.  I know it’s very true for me; my two best friends give me things my husband never could, and not just things like watching the six-hour BBC “Pride and Prejudice.” It’s a real romantic notion – both in the love and in the story sense of the word – that our spouses … Continue reading →

Eleven Year Old With Hypertrichosis is Happy

An eleven year old girl who lives in Bangkok, Thailand, was born with hypertrichosis. This is a genetic disorder that causes excessive hair to grow on a person’s face. Typically, children will pick on the differences that they see in others. However, Nat is happy, and has plenty of friends. Supatra Sasuphan, who goes by the nickname Nat, lives in Bangkok, Thailand. She is eleven years old, and gets good grades at school. She enjoys singing, dancing, and acting, and shows a great deal of self-confidence. She is well liked by her peers. This, all by itself, is fairly remarkable … Continue reading →

Making Paper Dolls: Vintage, Modern, and Invented!

Paper dolls are a lovely way to celebrate a rainy day! With a book or a stash of paper dolls and their clothes, small children can have hours of fun doing pretend play and making clothes and houses for their dolls. Since paper dolls and doll books are very much a part of centuries gone by, sometimes they can be difficult to find in stores. Look online or explore these paper doll books. Where can you find paper dolls? Paper dolls can be found in the oddest of places! Check the library to see if there are books of paper … Continue reading →

A Brief Look at Rick Santorum’s Family Tree

2012 is an election year. I have decided to take a brief look at the family trees of the candidates who are hoping to become the Republican nominee for President. You can learn a lot about a person from taking a look into their family tree. Today, I am focusing on the family tree of Rick Santorum. Rick Santorum was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1991 through 1995. He represented Pennsylvania’s Eighteenth District. He was also a United States Senator from 1995 through 2007, representing the state of Pennsylvania. Rick Santorum is among the candidates who … Continue reading →