China harnesses mountain wind power (AFP)

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AFP - In the mountains above the southwestern Chinese town of Dali, dozens of new wind turbines dot the landscape -- a symbol of the country's sky-high ambitions for clean, green energy.

Ukraine's `hot air' bedevils global climate deal (AP)

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AP - Vladimir Gapor is a plumber by trade, but now he's a scavenger, prying bits of scrap steel from the ruins of his old factory and selling them for a pittance.

Thousands flock to 'world's biggest animal sacrifice' (AFP)

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AFP - Thousands of Hindu devotees have flocked to a village in Nepal ahead of the planned sacrifice of more than 300,000 animals in a ceremony condemned by animal rights activists, including French actress Brigitte Bardot.

LyondellBasell says receives offer from Reliance (Reuters)

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Reuters - Indian energy giant Reliance Industries has made a non-binding cash offer to buy a controlling interest in bankrupt petrochemicals company LyondellBasell Industries, LyondellBasell said on Saturday.

~Cherish The Children~

by Mari B.

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~Cherish The Children~Walk through the door, the cocaine is cooking. The children are near, but no one is looking. Sitting around passing the bowl, a childs eyes can't take no more! How can they do it? How can't they care? Drugs & our childre...

On Thanksgiving, Be Thankful and Provide a Feast Best Suited for Pets - Pet Insurance Association Provides Advisory

by Loran H.

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On Thanksgiving, Be Thankful and Provide a Feast Best Suited for Pets - Pet Insurance Association Provides Advisory Pets ingesting rich and fatty foods, chocolates, or other unsuitable or unintended items, can create a thankless holiday visiting the...

Be The Match: Young Muncie woman in dire need of blood stem cell transplant

by Kristi K.

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MUNCIE -- The clock is ticking. At age 21, Kelsey Koch is fighting for her life. Afflicted with Job's Disease, more recently pinpointed as genetic Dock 8 Disease, she is in dire need of a blood stem cell transplant. "All of my thoughts are on get...

This Saturday Denver’s ‘Heimdall’, the Gentle Giant is Honored as the 2009 North American Pet Health Favorite Pet Story

by Loran H.

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Heimdall’s story provides a compelling example of the love of a special pet, and the value of being able to provide excellent care   (Denver, CO) November 4, 2009: The North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) announced to...

Saint Francis Of Assisi

by Teresa S.

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ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI St. Francis of Assisi, born in Umbria in 1181, was the founder of the Franciscan Order. He died on October 4, 1226 at the age of 45. Francis is considered th...