February 2002 Table of Contents

     
     features

             University of Delaware ’s Professional Theater
            Training

Program has been called grueling, elitist … and 
            one of the best graduate programs in theater in the nation. 
            by Patricia Lake

 From Russia With Love

        Olympic gold medalists Gennadiy Karponosov and
  Natalya Linichuk, staff members at UD’s ice skating center,
  coach a new group of Olympic hopefuls. 
  by Theresa Gawlas Medoff

 Carbon Copies
  
        The benefits of being an identical twin or triplet extend
  far

beyond the ability to pull a switch-a-roo. All of life’s a
  “twin thing” with these Delaware multiples. 
  by Bryan D. Vargo

 Delaware Bride

          A complete wedding resource, including designer
  fashions, 50 great reception sites, readers’ picks, and a 
  look at weddings the second time around.

      women’s health

    Facts of Life

           Women’s fertility drops significantly in their mid-30s.
          Infertility treatments may help, but they’re not a cure-all, 
          and they come with physical and emotional costs. 
          by Sheri Rehwoldt

 Bathroom Blues

        Cystitis is the most common urinary tract infection 
  in women. Learn how to recognize the symptoms. 
  by Pam George

 Growing Up Too Fast

        A condition called Central Precocious Puberty can 
  cause puberty to prematurely begin in girls as young as 5.  
  by Mary Minor Davis

 It’s Not Just Tofu Anymore

        DuPont researchers are making soy tastier. 
  by Stacey L. Carlough

in every issue

Inside Story

       Twin Peeks. by Marsha Mah

Your Turn

      Matchmaker for a day, film Q&A, song-and-
dance for the troops,

shootin’ some hoops, and more.  
Edited by Bryan D. Vargo

Cool Stuff
      Valentine gifts for your sweetie.

 
by Kelly M. Carter

Hot Tickets

       Dine on oysters or shrimp, then do-se-do at the 
Dance Festival.

Edited by Megan M.F. Everhart

Party Hopping

      A music and fireworks tribute and an “Arty Party.”
Edited by Patricia Lake

Living Arts

        Two local gallery owners prove that Delaware  
can handle high-end art.

by Sheri Rehwoldt

Everybody’s Business

        Delaware ’s AstroPower is rapidly expanding to 
meet the demand for solar power equipment. 
by Dale Dallabrida

Politics
        Delaware ’s four black state legislators balance
the will of the majority with their commitments to minority issues. by Robert Moore

Home 
        A 195-year-old Federal-style home is transformed 
into a bed and breakfast. by Eileen Smith Dallabrida

Dining
        Gourmet goes casual, Delaware gets a cookbook, restaurant listings, and more.

Final Word

        On the transition from soccer mom to garage band groupie. by Marsha Mah

Special Promotion: Bridal Event 2002

Wyndham Wilmington, Feb. 10, noon to 4

coming in march

Home and Garden

Guide to Marinas