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Op-Ed Contributor: Are Bees Back Up on Their Knees?

by Myrna Posted on September 24, 2014

Colony collapse may be over, but the pollination squad needs help. View article –  Op-Ed Contributor: Are Bees Back Up on Their Knees? ; ; ;

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New CO2 Emissions Report Shows China’s Central Role in Shaping World’s Climate Path

by Myrna Posted on September 23, 2014

Fresh data reveal the central role of China in driving the global buildup of greenhouse gases — and its daunting challenge if it chooses to cut emissions. Taken from: New CO2 Emissions Report Shows China’s Central Role in Shaping World’s Climate Path ; ; ;

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Michael Bloomberg, Now a U.N. Climate Envoy, Presses the Case for Urban Action

by Myrna Posted on September 19, 2014

Michael Bloomberg, a mayor turned U.N. climate envoy, explains what cities can do to blunt climate change and its impacts. Source article:  Michael Bloomberg, Now a U.N. Climate Envoy, Presses the Case for Urban Action ; ; ;

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Can the U.S. and China Find Harmony in Pursuing Climate Progress?

by Myrna Posted on September 17, 2014

A close look at the intensifying dance between the United States and China over how to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Excerpt from: Can the U.S. and China Find Harmony in Pursuing Climate Progress?

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Potosi Journal: For Miners, Increasing Risk on a Mountain at the Heart of Bolivia’s Identity

by Myrna Posted on September 16, 2014

A silver-rich mountain — seen by many Bolivians as a potent national symbol — is caving in after centuries of mining, but many of the men who work on the mountain do not want to move. Source: Potosi Journal: For Miners, Increasing Risk on a Mountain at the Heart of Bolivia’s Identity

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E.P.A. Rejects Most of a Loan for the Tappan Zee Bridge Project

by Myrna Posted on September 16, 2014

In a blow to Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s bridge plan, the agency denied most of a $511 million request, saying it was not for environmental use. Link – E.P.A. Rejects Most of a Loan for the Tappan Zee Bridge Project

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Wildlife Agency Seeks Educational Use For Crushed Ivory

by Myrna Posted on September 15, 2014

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking ideas on how to use the crushed remains of illegal ivory it has confiscated and destroyed. The agency wants to use the rubble in a way that increases awareness about the consequences of the illegal trade in ivory. Link:   Wildlife Agency Seeks Educational Use For Crushed Ivory ; ; ;

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A Lost-and-Found Nomad Helps Solve the Mystery of a Swimming Dinosaur

by Myrna Posted on September 11, 2014

A model of the largest known predatory dinosaur, and the only dinosaur known to spend much of its life in water, will be displayed in Washington. Link –  A Lost-and-Found Nomad Helps Solve the Mystery of a Swimming Dinosaur ; ; ;

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A Twitterholic and Green Blogger Assesses a Year of Living Offline

by VickieTownsend Posted on September 8, 2014

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Dataslate – Officio Assassinorum (eBook Edition) – Games Workshop

Assassins are the deadly agents of the High Lords of Terra and among the most feared of the Imperium’s weapons. Each one is created for a single purpose: to kill their target, no matter the odds or obstacles in their way. Utterly dedicated to their cause, an Assassin will not quit once they have been […]

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Sewing for All Seasons – Susan Beal

From autumn’s bursts of orange and red to spring’s lush greens, summer’s long-lasting golden light and winter’s cool whites and grays, the changing seasons provide endless artistic inspiration. In Sewing for All Seasons, author Susan Beal offers 24 beautiful projects imbued with the spirit of each season. Home sewists will enjoy stitching a cozy patchwork […]

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White Dwarf Issue 32: 6 September 2014 – White Dwarf

Behold the Morghasts! Fell servants of Nagash, these amazing new miniatures adorn the pages of White Dwarf 32 like dread heralds of hobby wonder. You’ll also find Rules of Engagement, a massive Battle Report, Paint Splatter and more.  About this series White Dwarf is Games Workshop’s weekly magazine, and boasts a wealth of great content, […]

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Never Turn Your Back on an Angus Cow – Dr. Jan Pol & David Fisher

The star of The Incredible Dr. Pol shares his amusing, and often poignant, tales from his four decades as a vet in rural Michigan. Dr. Jan Pol is not your typical veterinarian. Born and raised the in Netherlands on a dairy farm, he is the star of Nat Geo Wild’s hit show The Incredible Dr. […]

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How to Raise the Perfect Dog – Cesar Millan & Melissa Jo Peltier

From the bestselling author and star of National Geographic Channel’s Dog Whisperer , the only resource you’ll need for raising a happy, healthy dog. For the millions of people every year who consider bringing a puppy into their lives–as well as those who have already brought a dog home–Cesar Millan, the preeminent dog behavior expert, […]

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Off the Leash – Matthew Gilbert

OFF THE LEASH is a group portrait of dog people, specifically the strange, wonderful, neurotic, and eccentric dog people who gather at Amory Park, overlooking Boston near Fenway Park. And it’s about author Matthew Gilbert’s transformation, after much fear and loathing of dogs and social groups, into one of those dog people with fur on […]

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The Art of Raising a Puppy (Revised Edition) – Monks of New Skete

For more than thirty years the Monks of New Skete have been among America’s most trusted authorities on dog training, canine behavior, and the animal/human bond. In their two now-classic bestsellers, How to be Your Dog’s Best Friend and The Art of Raising a Puppy, the Monks draw on their experience as long-time breeders of […]

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Be the Pack Leader – Cesar Millan & Melissa Jo Peltier

Bestselling author Cesar Millan takes his principles of dog psychology a step further, showing you how to develop the calm-assertive energy of a successful pack leader and use it to improve your dog’s life–and your own. Filled with practical tips and techniques as well as real-life success stories from his clients (including the Grogan family, […]

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Dataslate – Officio Assassinorum – Games Workshop

Assassins are the deadly agents of the High Lords of Terra and among the most feared of the Imperium’s weapons. Each one is created for a single purpose: to kill their target, no matter the odds or obstacles in their way. Utterly dedicated to their cause, an Assassin will not quit once they have been […]

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Marley & Me – John Grogan

The heartwarming and unforgettable story of a family and the wondrously neurotic dog who taught them what really matters in life. Now with photos and new material

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A Twitterholic and Green Blogger Assesses a Year of Living Offline

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Barnraiser.com Crowd-Funding for Eatwell Farm: Pioneering the Next Generation of Humane, Sustainable Poultry (video)

by AntwanTjalkabot Posted on September 4, 2014

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Codex: Grey Knights (Enhanced Edition) – Games Workshop

The Grey Knights were forged in the dark days of the Horus Heresy – their sacred duty to act as the Emperor’s ultimate sanction against the armies of the Immaterium. Peerless psykers and fearsome warriors, the Grey Knights Space Marine Chapter are master Daemon hunters and often Humanities final line of defence against the powers […]

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Whip Up Mini Quilts – Kathreen Ricketson

Kathreen Ricketson, founder of the internationally popular Web site WhipUp.net, presents 20 contemporary quilts from across the globe in this charming, easy-to-follow guide. From the lovely English Garden Quilt to the playful Road Transport Pillow, the projects collected in Whip Up Mini Quilts cover all sorts of themes and looks. With plenty of step-by-step instructions […]

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White Dwarf Issue 31: 30 August 2014 – White Dwarf

Following in the wake of Nagash are his Mortarchs – three incredibly powerful Undead lords set to wreak ruin on the Old World. You can witness their terrible splendour in issue 31 of White Dwarf, along with a history of the Undead, a look at how the Lore of Undeath will affect your games of […]

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The Hidden Life of Dogs – Elizabeth Marshall Thomas

Long before the Dog Whisperer, anthropologist Elizabeth Marshall Thomas revealed to readers the nature of pack dynamics, leading to a completely new understanding of dogs and their desires.  In this fascinating account, based on thirty years of living with and observing dogs, we meet Misha, a friend’s husky, whom Thomas followed on his daily rounds […]

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Dataslate – Officio Assassinorum – Games Workshop

Assassins are the deadly agents of the High Lords of Terra and among the most feared of the Imperium’s weapons. Each one is created for a single purpose: to kill their target, no matter the odds or obstacles in their way. Utterly dedicated to their cause, an Assassin will not quit once they have been […]

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How to Be Your Dog’s Best Friend – Monks of New Skete

For nearly a quarter century, How to Be Your Dog’s Best Friend has been the standard against which all other dog-training books have been measured. This new, expanded edition, with a fresh new design and new photographs throughout, preserves the best features of the original classic while bringing the book fully up-to-date. The result: the […]

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Warhammer: Nagash – Games Workshop

The End Times have begun – dark forces long dormant stir once more to bring about the unmaking of the world. In the frozen north Archaon musters his chaotic hosts to sweep south and crush the lands of men, while in the west the Elves turn upon themselves in bloody civil war. From beneath the […]

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The Possibility Dogs – Susannah Charleson

“Reading The Possibility Dogs is like taking an amazing literary journey with a dear friend by your side. The characters you meet will enchant you, but the storyteller will capture your heart. If you love dogs, this is a can’t-miss book written by a kindred spirit.” —Jennifer Arnold, author of Through a Dog’s Eyes and […]

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Never Turn Your Back on an Angus Cow – Dr. Jan Pol & David Fisher

The star of The Incredible Dr. Pol shares his amusing, and often poignant, tales from his four decades as a vet in rural Michigan. Dr. Jan Pol is not your typical veterinarian. Born and raised the in Netherlands on a dairy farm, he is the star of Nat Geo Wild’s hit show The Incredible Dr. […]

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Champions of Fenris – a Codex: Space Wolves Supplement (Enhanced Edition) – Games Workshop

Logan Grimnar’s Great Company stands tall among his fellow wolf brothers, its ranks filled with some of the bravest and deadly warriors ever to walk the frozen shores of Asaheim. At their head is Logan Grimnar, the Great Wolf, and Chapter Master of the Space Wolves. He is an ancient grizzled veteran of countless wars […]

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Barnraiser.com Crowd-Funding for Eatwell Farm: Pioneering the Next Generation of Humane, Sustainable Poultry (video)

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