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pg 264: The Southern Scenic Route is now completely sealed. The map on this page had shown dotted lines (to indicate unsealed roads) on the Chaslands/Papatowai Highway portion of the Southern Scenic Route. This is no longer true.

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2007-04-10 08:32 - Welcome to the Story Nature Blog

This entry marks the opening of the Story Nature Blog. I'll be posting various entries pertaining to Story Nature Press and other matters pertaining to nature-themed travel. Check back here for up-to-date information about Story Nature Press, its products, any features in the public, and any discussions that affect nature lovers as well as Story Nature Press customers.

Note that you might find earlier entries than this one either here or in the Archives. That's because I've carried over the entries from the previous blog mechanism to this more robust one. Hopefully, you'll find this blog easier to read and to navigate through.

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2007-04-11 07:21 - An Industry Where Jobs Are NOT Exported

Does an industry exist that can benefit the economy, the environment, world peace, and create jobs while keeping them in the country? Believe it or not, the answer is a resounding yes! So what exactly is this industry and why is America not employing more of it? [read article]

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2007-04-13 14:12 - Story Nature Press Website revamped

The blog structure to the Story Nature Press website has been completely redone.

Now, readers are able to leave comments as well as better navigate through the various news, updates, features, announcements, reviews, etc. that Story Nature Press releases to the public.

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2007-04-13 14:16 - Free Shipping for Story Nature Books

We're offering free shipping for orders within the United States through this website.

Take advantage of this offer now!!!

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2007-04-16 07:45 - Milford Sound - Misty, Mythical, Magical!

It's the signature attraction of Fiordland National Park in New Zealand's South Island. The lure of the mythical Milford Sound is immense, and after seeing it in person, the magic of the place stays with you. [read article]

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2007-04-16 07:55 - Dealing with Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes seem to be everywhere. Is there any cause for concern about them? What can be done to cope with them? To answer these questions, I did a little research and found out that in Nature's system of checks and balances there are things we ought to know about these pesky little buggers. [read article]

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2007-04-20 07:23 - Why the Virginia Tech Massacre reminds us we need a Nature Break

If all we get out of the Virginia Tech Massacre is that some lunatic loner did this and we have to isolate and institutionalize such people, we're making a huge mistake. Whether you like it or not, anyone can end up like Cho Seung-Hui if pushed hard enough. Everyone has a breaking point, and we're fools to think this isn't going to happen again. [read article]

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2007-04-22 08:58 - The Future of Waterfalls

Sure it's apparent that nature on planet earth is getting trashed by our own way of life and associated creature comforts. But since waterfalls are an aspect of nature, what does this mean for waterfall lovers like myself as well as the future of waterfalls? Since today is Earth Day, I took this opportunity to reflect upon the health of our planet and came up with the following featured article. Read on to see why waterfall lovers have great reason to be concerned... [read article]

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2007-04-25 16:42 - A Guide to New Zealand Waterfalls Named Finalist For Another Award

PubInsider.com, which runs this national book contest for Independent Publishers has recently named the winners and finalists for their National Indie Excellence 2007 Book Awards. A Guide to New Zealand Waterfalls was named amongst the finalists in the Travel Guide Category.

Click on the following link to see the web page displaying their winners and finalists. [read more]

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2007-04-26 19:13 - Story Nature Press Website Updated

Some changes were made to the website to hopefully make it easier to find things on this website.

Among the changes made are...
- Introduction of new NavBar items "Reviews" and "Testimonials"
- It's now much easier to leave a book review
- It's now much easier to leave a customer testimonial
- The Press Room page has changed to only pertain to articles, features, editorials, and commentary (which might also appear throughout the web or in the media)

Let us know what you think about these changes.

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2007-04-28 08:25 - Who Killed The Electric Car?

Just what exactly did happen to the Electric Car? Thanks to this very revealing documentary, we now know the truth and why everyone in the world should care. Done in a very tasteful and non-antagonistic way, you'll come out of this movie feeling very enlightened, empowered, and inspired to do something about our oil-junkie way of life. [read article]

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2007-04-30 17:01 - New Featured Nature Photo

A Cheeky Kea in Arthur's Pass, New Zealand
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