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Presents the author's experience with Hasidism through computer networks in New York City. Introduction to Hasidic culture and practices; Answers for issues about modern Judaism offered by online Chabads; Effect of the network in changing the lives of non-practicing and estranged Jews; Observance of spiritual connections with Judaism by the author.

Features the motion picture `Kids,' directed by Larry Clark and written by Harmony Korine. Description of the opening sequence of the film; Closeness of the movie to Clark's first book `Tulsa'; Performance of non-actors; Tale about teenage sex in the age of AIDS.

Discusses the United States officials' opinion on illegal immigrants. Republican politician in Orange County, California Ron Prince's proposal to ban illegal aliens in the country; Implication of the Proposition 187 called Save Our State (SOS); California as the most popular haven of illegal aliens; Growing number of immigration reform groups.

Features North East Wrestling, a training facility for individuals aspiring to become professional wrestlers, founded by professional wrestler-drillmaster Ben Lagerstrom in New York City, New York. Popularity of wrestling among American teenagers; Comments from Lagerstrom; Remarks from several students.

Features Times Square and 42nd Street. Squalor and sexual expressiveness in commerce; The 42nd Street Art Project.

Presents four sample photographs from photographer Sylvia Plachy's collection that is being exhibited at Whitney's Philip Morris branch, 120 Park Avenue, New York. `Burning Bread, 1981'; `Human's Eye View, 1993'; ``I Don't Move for Money,' 1993'; `A Sitting at Coney Island, 1983'.

Profiles motion picture actor Adrien Brody. Career history; Movies made; Childhood and family; Impact of the movie 'The Pianist' on the actor's career.