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Features Lloyd Demcoe, a 71-year-old retired counselor who has a hobby of birding. Description of the hobby; Equipment used by Demcoe for his hobby; How he started with the hobby; Things that he has learned from the hobby. INSET: Where to Find It.

Relates that the wettest spot in the contiguous United States, the western slopes of Mount Olympus get 240 inches of precipitations a year. Inclusion of Olympic National Park; Description of Washington's Olympic Peninsula; Trees, wildlife, plant and bird species that lived in the park. INSET: Being There: Olympic National Park.

Discusses the efforts of attorney Heather Kendall-Miller and native Alaskan in defending her people's claims to much of the state of Alaska. Her victory in a case with the federal court of appeals; Her case with the United States Supreme Court; Her background information; Comments from Kendall-Miller; Her family life.

Profiles several former employees of Microsoft Corp. who retired early and are now running nonprofit organizations which they created. How the employees became millionaires while working at Microsoft; Scott Oki founder of the Nanny & Webster Co.; Trish Millines founder of the Technology Access Foundation; Ida Cole who donated $35 million towards the restoration of The Paramount Theater in Seattle, Washington; Others.

The poem "Three Endings" by Tina Kelley is presented. First Line: Dying, see colored lights in a shabby city, Last Line: Do not give her a name. Dig a grave a foot long.

The poem "GOD TALK WITH KATE, WHO IS EIGHT," by Tina Kelley is presented. First Line: She finds Sunday School and church and God; Last Line: but had something new to be grateful for.

The poem "WORLD PREMIER, NOCTURNAL BIRD MIGRATION CONCERT PROSPECT PARK, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK," by Tina Kelley is presented. First Line: In high highways of wind, three to five billion; Last Line: Just to listen is an act of fond hope.

Profiles Colleen Willoughby, president of the Washington Women's Foundation, in Seattle, Washington. How the organization's members pledge money, half of which goes to specific charities; Amount the group has donated in three years; Charities donated to such as FareStart, a job-training program for the homeless; Background of Willoughby.

Profiles Leo Adler, who bequeathed his entire fortune of $20 million to the town of Baker City, Oregon. Reasons behind his decision; Reaction of town members upon Adler's death in 1993; How his money is being spent; Comments.

The poem "I am Pamela Pan" by Tina Kelley is presented. First Line: He ran away the day he was born, after; Last Line: Perhaps he was right to go. I miss him so.

So what do you get when you mix a tattoo artist, coriander, the boardwalk, a pinch of ''the sensual dance of provocative hops'' and a snake charmer? Coney Island Albino Python White Lager -- one of five beers developed by Shmaltz Brewing Company under a licensing agreement with Coney Island USA, the nonprofit organization that runs the Coney Island Museum, the Mermaid Parade and the Coney Island Circus Sideshow. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Presents the poem "To Yahweh," by Tina Kelley. First Line: God is the spray on your lip from the freshly poured ginger ale. Last Line: Shape, shear, smear and shine. Play and improvise. To Last.

Profiles actor Brendan Fraser, star of several motion pictures including `The Mummy' and `George of the Jungle.' His reputation while on filming locations; His hobby of photography; Background; Relationship with his wife; Future plans including a starring role in the motion picture `Dudley Do-Right.'

Profiles Microsoft Corp. founder Bill Gates. How his Windows computer program changed the computer industry; Background; Partnership with Paul Allen; What he expects from his employees; Amount he is said to be worth; Gates as a philanthropist; Marriage; Relationship Gates has with daughter Jennifer.