Last Week in the World of News

218, Los Angeles, California

After reviewing new data, astronomers said an asteroid initially thought to be on a possible collision course with Earth in 2022 will miss the •. planet by millions of miles. However, it quickly became apparent that the halfrnile-wide rock posed no real threat.

2/10, Zion, Illinois

One plane crashed into a roof and the other plane crashed into a nearby street. The impact damaged the Midwestern Regional Medical Center. Two hospital workers were slightly burned, and all aboard the plane were killed.

Two of the Internet's most successful companies, eBay and Amazon.com, were electronically attacked similarly to the assault that overwhelmed Yahoo a day earlier.

Dining Out for Life in Delaware County

Want the most satisfying meal you'll ever eat? All you have to do is participate in this year's Dining Out for Life on March 9, 2000. When you dine out at a participating restaurant, a portion of your bill goes toward local services in the fight against AIDS. Over 160 restaurants in the Philadelphia area (including the four surrounding couhties, Delaware and New Jersey) have signed on for this event, which is in its tenth year.

Family and Community Service will again be the beneficiary of the event in Delaware County. Look for these restaurants that have agreed to contribute a percentage of their food receipts and any donations received that day to FCS's HIV/AIDS services: Pinocchio's (131 E. Baltimore Pike, Media, call 610-566-7767), New Orleans Cafe (One West State St., Media, 610-972-0949), The Media Inn (Rt. 252 and Baltimore Pike, Media, 610-566-6500), Wild Onion (900 Conestoga Rd., Rosemont, 610-527-4826), Nais Cuisine (13 West Benedict Avenue, Havertown, 610-789-5983), and Caffe Bellissimo (1001 Baltimore Pike, Springfield, 610-328-2300).

Board Members, staff or volunteers will be on hand at each establishment to greet diners and answer any questions regarding Family and Community Service's HIV/AIDS services. This program serves over 300 Delaware County residents a year, offering case management, counseling, transportation, emergency food and housing. Contributions received from Dining Out for Life will go toward the completion of the Ralph Moses House, a housing facility for homeless individuals with AIDS.

All persons attending Dining Out for Life will be eligible to win a trip to Europe! So treat yourself to a meal that keeps on giving. Call Michele Daly at 610-566-7540 for more information, or to volunteer to help that night.

219,Stansted, England

An Ariana Airlines Boeing 727 was hijacked in Afghanistan. The plane bas been stopped at a British airport for two days.

British negotiators spoke with the hijackers trying to assure the safe release of the passengers.

2/10, Tokyo, Japan Japan stocks rose significantly. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 110.86 points to 19,979.74 at the end of the morning session. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average rose 51.81 to close at 10,957.60.