Archive for December, 2008

31 December 2008 — The United Nations has designated 2009 “Year of the Gorilla.” With gorillas now hovering on the brink of extinction, the UN’s committment to gorilla protection is great news to conservationists worldwide. One group that pioneered gorilla conservation and continues to lead efforts to protect gorillas in their natural habitat is The Dian Fossey [...]

15 December 2008 – I’ve always loved the down-home feel of Sears, where you can find everything from lawnmowers to slippers. Over the years, it has managed to continue to exhude community values and has been a strong symbol of American business and culture. This year, despite the very tough economic times, it has expanded its historic [...]