Amazon River Awe Inspires Brazilian Pride and Fear
The author recalls an encounter on the Amazon River where a Brazilian acquaintance suggested the US might invade to seize natural resources. Ecotourism underpins the region’s economy, and Brazilians defend their forests against deforestation and wildlife poaching. The piece highlights national pride and suspicion toward foreign interests in Manaus and beyond.
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Amazon
Brazil
United States
The
Ama
Manaus
Amazon Basin
Bird roosting on pond island draws huge flocks of egrets and herons
A hot dusk draws birdwatchers to a pond island where thousands of egrets and herons roost. Immature white ibises, snowy and great egrets, and blue herons mingle as fall migration begins. late August offers the best view of the roost and feeding grounds.
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Pond Island
Guish
America
Dear Abby advice on trust and teen dating in family drama
A reader in the Bronx questions her boyfriend Sammy after he offers a money for sex deal to her sister Angie. Abby advises legal help for child support and custody, cites the sister's courage, and urges boundaries with an older boy suitor for Debbie. Also a 12-year-old asks how to tell parents about liking boys.
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Abby
Sammy
Angie
The
Bronx
Debbie
Carrie
Connecticut
Jennifer
Alabama
Hitchcock Healthcare Seeks Volunteers for Child Development Center
Hitchcock Healthcare invites volunteers ages 18 and above to assist in the Child Development Center, a preschool and kindergarten program for ages 3 to 5. Volunteers will read stories play with children and help with activities with flexible hours contact Sandra West at 648 8344 for details
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Hitchcock Healthcare
Sandra West
Daily 5 to 6 PM Five Dollar Dinner Special
A local restaurant offers a three course dinner from 5 PM to 6 PM featuring salad, entree, and dessert at a fixed price. This mid afternoon dining deal targets guests seeking a quick, affordable meal.
Former Submariner Overcomes Angina To Undergo Bypass
Charlie Haneman a 47 year old former Navy submariner and director of the Employment Security Commission in Aiken faced severe angina from blocked arteries. After emergency care at Aiken Regional Medical Centers Dr Dieter Voegele performed a double bypass with cardiologist Dr David Cundey. Haneman recovered quickly praising the staff.
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Aiken
Employment Security Commission
Valerie
Graniteville
Laura
Charlie
Dieter Voegele
Haneman
David Cundey
Dr. Voegele
Voegele
Aiken Regional
Laura Haneman
Charlie Haneman
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Jeanne Phillips
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Dear Abby
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Augusta
LaMalgon
Partners In Achievement, Inc
Partnersinachievement.com
Mure
Pine Log Road
Navy
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