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Robert and Linda have a quick compendium of words that might be useful for anyone travelling to Australia for the Olympics.

Jack Larson was Jimmy Olsen, the cub-reporter on the original Superman TV show. Since then he's become a librettist, poet, and playwright. One of his poems The Relativity of Icarus was part of a Joffrey Ballet. He's also written a couple of versed plays, The Candied House, and Cherry, Larry, Sandy, Doris, Jean, Paul. (REBROADCAST from 4

Ina Jaffe reports a massive new residential development planned for northern Los Angeles County has been halted by court order. The judge ruled that the developer couldn't prove there was enough water for the anticipated 70 thousand residents. Experts predict more such cases as the population of California grows and water gets harder to come by.

Phil Donahue host and creator of The Phil Donahue Show which originally went on the air in 1967 in Dayton, Ohio. It went into syndication in '69, moved to Chicago in '74, and then to New York before going off the air. Donahue's show gave rise to the daytime talk shows of today with audience participation and outrageous guests. (REBROADCAST FROM 11

Chuck Barris was the creator of The Dating Game, The Newlywed Game, and The Gong Show. He also composed the themes for each show. (REBROADCAST from 1

George W. Bush is at his ranch in Crawford, Texas, today, while Vice President Al Gore is resting up for a 24-hour Labor Day "workathon." Peter Kenyon traveled with Governor Bush. He reports that the attacks against Mr. Gore increased as the week went on.

Alex Trebek, host of the game show Jeopardy. He's been hosting the show for years. And he's played himself as host of Jeopardy in a number of TV shows including, The Simpsons, Seinfeld, Ellen, The Larry Sanders Show and many others. (REBROADCAST from 9

Scott talks to Lionel Barber of the Financial Times about a Swedish company's effort this week to buy the London Stock Exchange.

Minnesota Republican Rod Grams is considered one of the most vulnerable US Senators facing re-election this fall. He's a staunch conservative in a state with a long history of progressive politics, but he's also a maverick in a state known for its independence. Anemic poll numbers and a modest legislative record brought lots of challengers into this month's Democratic primary, but the big field may prove to be Grams best defense. Minnesota Public Radio's Michael Khoo reports.

Commentator Lenore Skenazy has some thoughts on the history of wine and beer inspired by a museum visit.