Taking it downtown: Abe Pollin hopes his new arena will breathe life into the city he loves

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Abe Pollin hopes that the newly constructed MCI Center that will open on Dec 2, 1997 will revitalize the downtown Washington D.C area. Pollin, a self-confessed sports fan, says that the stadium's construction and filling it in with his own team would be the culmination of his career.

Construction industry, Buildings and facilities, Personalities, Washington, D.C., Pollin, Abe

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Terrible secret

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Beckwith, a victim of child abuse who is now waging a campaign against child maltreatment, observes that abuse destroys the self-esteem and normal development of children. She says she was able to heal herself by confronting the perpetrator, her father.

Prevention, Child sexual abuse, Adult child abuse victims, Beckwith, Iris

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Is our baby okay?

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Learning of a problem during pregnancy is bad for expectant parents. Loved ones saying supportive things and being nice to them can comfort such parents.

Psychological aspects, Care and treatment, Pregnant women, Pregnancy, Complications of, Pregnancy complications

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