Wamgari Maathai 1940

Article Abstract:

Wangari Maathai, Kenyan environmentalist, feminist, human rights activist and educator, and the winner of the 2004 Nobel Peace prize, was originally a veterinarian. Maathai's enthusiasm in protecting the environment of Kenya by starting the Green Belt Movement and other such activities landed her with the responsibility of serving as the Assistant Minister for the environment in charge of natural resources and wildlife.

Kenya, Biography, Environmentalists, Environmental activists, Personality profile, Maathai, Wamgari

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Brownie points: in America, if you make the best brownies (or apple pie), you get icon status

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Social status is attributed to those who create a special recipe and become known for a dish that no one can imitate. Recipes created by five women distinguish them in their communities for the dishes' uniqueness and special flavors. These women, Nancy Linehan, Gina Pfeiffer, Ruby Davis, Helen Kent, and Mary Encinger, may not have national fame, but they enjoy a special status in their respective communities.

Social aspects, Recipes and menus, Cover Story, Desserts, Soups, Pies, Social status, Chili con carne, Salad greens

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Return to the sea

Article Abstract:

The Marine Mammal Center of Santa Barbara, CA, was established to care for sick, injured and orphaned marine mammals. The animals are then released to the ocean, rather than taken into captivity.

Care and treatment, Reports, Oceanographic research, Marine mammals

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