Recommended: Thoreau Is Rediscovered as a Climatologist

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Blooms with a vue...

Thoreau kept exquisite records of nature as it bloomed in his favorite woods around Walden pond. Today they are giving researchers vital observations for understanding environmental changes...

Click here:

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/28/science/earth/28wald.html?_r=1&em&oref=slogin
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Tea with Barack Obama's Sister

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This is a highly recommended, enjoyable personal view.

Click here:

http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2008/10/23/obama_sister/

(If you don't get to the article right away, just click on "Enter Salon" in the top right corner.)
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When in Rome: A 106 Year-Old American Nun Who Has Only Voted Once in Her Life Is Voting for Obama...

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I love this story:

She last voted in 1952, she's been living in Italy for 50 years, and she is: "encouraged by" Obama.

Click here:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7665925.stm
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Comic or Cute and Fluffy Relief?

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We could all use some laughs and relief. So here are two entertaining links:

The first is cute and fluffy:

http://www.cuteoverload.com/

The second is Saturday Night Live's must-see spoof of the debate. Tina Fey is amazing as Sarah Palin:

http://www.nbc.com/Saturday_Night_Live/video/clips/vp-debate-open-palin-biden/727421/

*Enjoy!*

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