“People who talk about the effects of global warming tend to use the future tense, as if the damage had yet to occur. If only. Even though the earth is just beginning to heat up, it’s already showing the strain.
In Darfur, a decades-long drought — triggered by a warming southern Atlantic — led to a [...]
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Top Ten Places Affected by Climate Change
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Ponder for 2/12/2009
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Everybody lies, but it doesn’t matter since nobody listens.
- Anonymous
Think of giving not as a duty but as a privilege.
- John D. Rockefeller
You should give as you would receive, cheerfully, quickly, and without hesitation; for there is no grace in a benefit that sticks to the fingers.
- Seneca
He who cannot give anything cannot feel anything [...]
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Netflix: Movies At Home- Laws of AttractionShipped on 12/01/09. Manhattan divorce attorneys and bitter rivals Audrey (Julianne Moore) and Daniel (Pierce Brosnan) wind up getting hitched after a night of drinking. Disgusted with their actions, the two nonetheless realize they must stay married to retain their prominent careers. Will getting married before falling in love prove to be the secret to stay […]
- The Perfect ManShipped on 11/28/09. Teenager Holly (Hilary Duff) decides to take matters into her own hands after her mom, Jean (Heather Locklear), suffers yet another painful breakup with another loser guy. To boost her mom's self-esteem, Holly invents a secret admirer -- the perfect man. She eventually borrows her friend's hunky Uncle Ben (Chris Noth) to play t […]
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- Christmas in Space December 1, 2009The "Wicked Uncle" Jeff arranges for his relatives to spend Christmas in space. His generosity gives an ordinary family from London a chance to feel the marvel of creation and life at Christmas time.bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)
- Tyger Tyger Burning Bright November 24, 2009Download the audio (right click, save as) ( Of course, in modern English, “The Tyger” would be “The Tiger”.) We present three “songs” by the poet and artist, and Londoner, William Blake (1757-1827). His Songs of Innocence and Experience were intended to be sung, but the melodies are now lost. Many [...]bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)
- The Tale of the Shipwrecked Sailor November 15, 2009An Ancient Egyptian tale about a shipwrecked sailor who is washed up on a desert island and meets a giant serpent. One of the oldest stories ever written down, it is really several stories within a story.bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)
- The Luck of the Wicked Uncle November 8, 2009Do you believe in luck? - the mum in this story does - and her stars say she's going to have a terrible weekend. Uncle Jeff (who is not really wicked) believes we make our own luck, and comes to the rescue.bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)
- Samson and Delilah November 1, 2009The epic and tragic story of the man who combines the strength of a lion with the sweetness of honey. And of course of Delilah who is his downfall.bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)
- The Watermelon Prince October 26, 2009A story from Vietnam that tells how the delicious fruit, the watermelon, came to Vietnam. A king adopts a boy who grows up into a wise prince. His bother plots against him and he is banished to an island where he discovers a sumptuous new fruit.bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)
- Life is a Circus October 17, 2009A single song by the chiX our fictional girl band. This is the chiX first "Single" and their entry for the Eurovision Song Contest - Save it on your iPod - send it to all your friends !bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)
- Gladys and the Eurovision Song Contest October 17, 2009the chiX reach the Eurovision song contest : includes their song "Life is A Circus" - the climax of our story about a fictional girl band and their brainy younger sister, Gladys.bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)
- The Wicked Witch of the West October 12, 2009We bring you a single chapter from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by y L. Frank Baum. We chose this chapter in the spirit of Halloween - so expect a few scary moments when with wolves, bees, crows, and winged monkeys.bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)
- The Raven October 6, 2009Take thy beak from out my heart, and take thy form from off my door!' Quoth the raven, `Nevermore.'bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)
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- My BookMooch Inventory
- Judy Blume: Iggie's House June 26, 2009Author:Judy Blume Title:Iggie's House Date Added:2009/06/26 Publisher:Yearling Date Published:1986-10-01 Pages:128 Published in:English ASIN:0440440629jhcckkm
- Winifred Morris: With Magical Horses to Ride June 26, 2009Author:Winifred Morris Title:With Magical Horses to Ride Date Added:2009/06/26 Publisher:Atheneum Books Date Published:1985-04 Pages:152 Published in:English ASIN:0689311087jhcckkm
- Mindy Schanback: Does Third Grade Last Forever? (Making the Grade Series) June 26, 2009Author:Mindy Schanback Title:Does Third Grade Last Forever? (Making the Grade Series) Date Added:2009/06/26 Publisher:Troll Communications Date Published:1997-03-24 Pages:92 Published in:English ASIN:081671701Xjhcckkm
- Brenda Scott Wilkinson: Definitely Cool June 26, 2009Author:Brenda Scott Wilkinson Title:Definitely Cool Date Added:2009/06/26 Publisher:Scholastic Date Published:1995-10 Published in:English ASIN:0590438425jhcckkm
- : The Twenty-Four-Hour Lipstick Mystery June 26, 2009Author: Title:The Twenty-Four-Hour Lipstick Mystery Date Added:2009/06/26 Date Published:1000 Published in:English ASIN:0440803470jhcckkm
- Charlotte Herman: Millie Cooper, 3B June 26, 2009Author:Charlotte Herman Title:Millie Cooper, 3B Date Added:2009/06/26 Publisher:Puffin Date Published:1986-08-05 Pages:73 Published in:English ASIN:0140320725jhcckkm
- Patricia Cornwell: Hornet's Nest June 26, 2009Author:Patricia Cornwell Title:Hornet's Nest Date Added:2009/06/26 Publisher:Putnam Adult Date Published:1997-01-13 Pages:377 Published in:English ASIN:0399142282jhcckkm
- Kathy Ross: Crafts for Kwanzaa (Holiday crafts for kids) June 26, 2009Author:Kathy Ross Title:Crafts for Kwanzaa (Holiday crafts for kids) Date Added:2009/06/26 Publisher:Scholastic Date Published:1995 Pages:47 Published in:English ASIN:0590677195jhcckkm
- : King of Another Country June 26, 2009Author: Title:King of Another Country Date Added:2009/06/26 Publisher:SCHOLASTIC Date Published:1992 Published in:English ASIN:0590463705jhcckkm
- Stephen Roos: Dear Santa, Make Me a Star (Maple Street Kids) February 22, 2009Author:Stephen Roos Title:Dear Santa, Make Me a Star (Maple Street Kids) Date Added:2009/02/22 Publisher:Hazelden Date Published:1991-10 Pages:86 Published in:English ASIN:0894867644jhcckkm
- Judy Blume: Iggie's House June 26, 2009
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