Rachel and Melisse near Monte Verde

A Question of Worth

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September 10th 2009
09/09/09 We just got the news. Someone of real worth to our planet has died. Besides a glowing obituary in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and a memorial service this week, Rachel Crandall's memory will be in the forest of Monteverde, Costa Rica and in the hearts of her many friends and associates. What will not be seen will be the huge outpouring of grief given up for a used up pop star earlier this ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more