On the western slope of the Sierra Nevadas in California, there’s a very special tree. California’s forests are known for their trees, but this one is so special, it even has a nickname. Locals call it “The President.” And until now, it’s never been seen in its entirety. It stands 247 feet tall and 45,000 […]
5) Little Kids, Big Tobacco Although US law prevent children from smoking they can legally work on tobacco farms where they absorb more nicotine daily than found in a pack of cigarettes.It is reported that over 250,000 youths work annually on non-family farms for less than minimum wage.In a study of child tobacco farmers aged […]
1. Abase cause to feel shame She is not abased or dejected, but exalted, rather. — Sinclair, May 2. Aberration a state or condition markedly different from the norm While Tampa Bay has taken a huge nosedive a year after going 10-6, maybe that 2010 success was an aberration. — Seattle Times (Dec 26, 2011) […]
