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Dear Friend,
Welcome to our October online newsletter, the Isla
Earth Radio Series e-Digest.
This month we feature our first interactive
crossword puzzle. But don't worry! The secret to the
answers are in each clue. Click here to start the puzzle fun!
Remember, the Isla Earth Radio Series e-Digest is for
you. Send
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environmental
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Invite your friends and family to journey with us as
we explore many of the conservation and
environmental issues most important to our world.
New subscribers will be sent a bag of delicious
organic coffee, courtesty of Don
Francisco Coffee Traders.
| A Chinese Herb for Avian Flu |
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Another seasoning in the growing list of those that
are beneficial to our health is a Chinese herb, star
anise. Learn how this herb may help in fighting
the dreaded avian flu.
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| Storm Watch |
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Coming up with new storm forecasting methods is not
easy, but several national agencies are working
together to develop tools that could help to identify
life-threatening and destructive storms earlier.
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| Ethanol on a Fast Track |
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With the rising cost of gasoline, harmful emissions,
and an unhealthy dependence on oil, alternative fuel
sources are always welcome. Check out the latest in
the race for energy.
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| Llamas May Help Treat Disease |
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Learn how a South American pack animal
may be on the front line of medical research and
why. A hint...a little word called "nanobodies."
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