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Famed Wild Parrots of San Francisco Get City's Protection (Video)

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Wednesday, 14 March 2007
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors Tuesday voted to "protect and eventually replant trees on Telegraph Hill that serve as a favorite roost for a world-famous flock of parrots." (full details of their plan are on SFGate.com) ... This flock of wild Amazonian parrots somehow landed in San Francisco years ago and have been breeding and entertaining crowds ever since. An award-winning and inspiring film was created that portrayed the love between the birds and a local street musician and hippie, Mark Bittner...
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The Violin Femmes

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Wednesday, 14 March 2007
GNN member Helen Kopec wanted us to know about the explosion of talent by top-level violinists on the concert circuit who are young and female. (Denver Post)
 

At 88, She's a Millionaire, and Keeps Teaching

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Tuesday, 13 March 2007
Rose "Mama G" Gilbert, a feisty and talented California English teacher says she has no plans to retire, even though she has millions. (AP w/ photo)
 

'Fair Trade' Food Booming in Britain

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Tuesday, 13 March 2007
"'Ethical eating,' a practice once restricted to the rich, is going mainstream. Data show that Britons are avidly buying fair-trade groceries, organic foods, and sustainably farmed produce." (CS Monitor)
 

PBS Shows You Must Watch This Week (Review)

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Monday, 12 March 2007
pbs logoAn inspiring trio of television shows are broadcasting on PBS affiliates during this month's pledge drive. I have been glued to the screen for hours learning the good news about menopause, eight qualities of highly successful women, and the three ways to be inspired to your higher calling. I highly recommend you make your viewing appointments by checking your local listings for these fabulous shows...
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