The best literature for younger children doesn’t try to be clever. It succeeds with pleasing visuals and lovable characters joined in adventures built on the reassuring comforts of love and friendship.
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Wal-Mart Trips as It Changes a Bit Too Fast
Next week, Wal-Mart is expected to announce, based on its own estimates, that sales for November fell for the first time in a decade.
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Tracking Down the Blood Diamond
Blood Diamond takes place in Sierra Leone during the 1990s in the midst of a civil war and corruption. Danny Archer (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a South African mercenary, obsessed with finding a rare pink diamond that a local farmer Solomon Vandy (Djimon Hounsou) hid while captured by rebels. The film also stars Jennifer Connelly, who portrays an idealistic American journalist and helps the unlikely
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A new idol in low-cost air travel
U.S. airlines size up Ryanair’s super-cheap seats, a la carte extras. LONDON Inspired by the success of Ryanair, which has grown to be Europe’s leading low-cost carrier one small fee at a time, some U.S. airlines are re-examining their own business models.
Source: www.statesman.com
TROUT BUMS–Difficult decision to retire Old Whitey
A hundred years ago I would have had a horse to get around on — maybe even a team of horses to do some work — but I am sure I would have had a favorite hay burner among them.
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Going Out
If, like many of us, you’re purchasing a real, beautiful Christmas tree this weekend, do know they are fire hazards. Look for trees that are fresh and vibrant green, with supple branches, a sappy trunk and a full head of needles.
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Discount Plane Tickets
