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Posted by geri
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Tuesday, 19 June 2007 |
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"The nonprofit group Redwood Forest Foundation has purchased 50,000 acres of Northern California redwood forest using a long-term loan of $65 million from Bank of America, the first such deal of its kind in this country." (Green Biz) |
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Posted by geri
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Tuesday, 19 June 2007 |
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Eighty-four Siberian tigers have been born since March at a breeding center in China — great news for a rare species that is believed to number only 400 in the wild, worldwide. (ABC, with photo of yawning cub) |
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Posted by geri
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Monday, 18 June 2007 |
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"Members of the Web-based Friendly Favors 'pay it forward' in a free social network that encourages people worldwide to extend a helping hand whenever the need arises. In turn, the recipient of a "favor" pays it forward, furthering the creation of a global community built on trust and reputation instead of dollars and cents... Types of favors might be assisting a traveler who visits your city or translating a letter into English." (Contra Costa Times) |
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Posted by geri
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Monday, 18 June 2007 |
 EDITOR'S BLOG — I am in Las Vegas — not to gamble or see a show — to attend a 4-day Success Seminar with a leading business and personal coach... I'll share more later, but I wanted to let you know there won't be as many stories published this week. For now, I'm going to stretch out on the floor of this enormous room at the remodeled Hilton and start my day with yoga. I'll try to get some stories up by the day's end... |
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Posted by geri
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Sunday, 17 June 2007 |
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"An unusual sailing crew is gearing up to compete in the North Sea Yacht Race -- all three men have lost limbs and only have three hands and three feet between them. The race, which takes two to three days, is one of the longest and most challenging ocean races in Northern Europe." Watch this wonderful audio slideshow detailing the mens' efforts for charity. (BBC) |
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