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Smith scores 30 in Nuggets' win over Grizzlies (Connecticut Post)

Denver Nuggets forward Chris Anderson (11) shoots defended by Memphis Grizzlies center Hasheem Thabeet, left, Tanzania, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Memphis, Tenn. No foul was called on the play.

Nations’ petition to sell elephant ivory draws criticism (The Kansas City Star)

SEATTLE | Elephant experts from around the world are calling for a moratorium on legal ivory sales to protect elephants from being slaughtered for their tusks. The African nations of Zambia and Tanzania are petitioning an international regulatory body for permission to sell stockpiles of tusks worth nearly $18 million. But in a commentary Thursday in the journal Science, conservation biologist ...

Today's Mystery Bird for you to Identify [Living the Scientific Life (Scientist, Interrupted)] (ScienceBlogs)

tags: birds , mystery bird , bird ID quiz [Mystery bird] photographed near the Pangani River Camp , Tanzania, Africa. The photographer writes: "I was incredibl[y] lucky to get such a good view of this little fast-moving guy. He actually responded to pishing, and sat there exposed for 10 seconds or so, allowing photographs in the late afternoon sun!" [I will identify this bird for you in 48 hours ...

Marcio Maximo Names Tanzania’s CHAN Squad (Goal.com)

Taifa Stars coach Marcio Maximo has recalled Simba duo, Uhuru Selemani and Jabir Aziz, in his 28-man squad for the forthcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN), first round tie against Somalia.

Tuna, polar bears to dominate UN wildlife summit (AFP via Yahoo! News)

The fate of bluefin tuna, African elephants and polar bears will be topping the agenda on Saturday as the top UN body with the power to ban trade in endangered species gathers for a summit in Doha.

CITES meet on threatened species to kick off (AFP via Yahoo! News)

The only UN body with the power to ban trade in endangered animals and plants starts a triennial meeting in Doha on Saturday with bluefin tuna, African elephants and polar bears on the docket.

Conservationists urge treaty panel to reject ivory sale by Tanzania, Zambia (Science Daily)

An international team of conservationists says relaxing a current moratorium on ivory sales to allow one-time sales by Zambia and Tanzania could lead to increased slaughter of elephants for their ivory throughout Africa.

Relevant Links (AllAfrica.com)

President of the Tanzania Street Children's Sports Academy, Altaf Hirani, expressed his delight for the opportunity that has been unveiled for the local children.

Tanzania : Maximo Recalls Uhuru, Jabir (AllAfrica.com)

Dar Es Salaam — TAIFA Stars coach Marcio Maximo has recalled Simba duo, Uhuru Selemani and Jabir Aziz, in his 28-man squad for the forthcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN), first round tie against Somalia.

Personal trainer Brian Cole returns from Mt. Kilimanjaro climb (Daily Press)

Still accepting donations for Newport News neighborhood centers In January, Newport News personal trainer Brian Cole set out to climb the world's tallest free-standing peak for a cause. He invited per-foot pledges for his ascent up the 19,340-foot Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, to support the community group People to People in its proposed neighborhood centers project in Newport News. "I just ...

Personal trainer Brian Cole returns from Mt. Kilimanjaro climb, still taking donations for Newport News neighborhood ... (Daily

In January, Newport News personal trainer Brian Cole set out to climb the world's tallest free-standing peak for a cause. He invited per-foot pledges for his ascent up the 19,340-foot Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, to support the community group People to People in its proposed neighborhood centers project in Newport News. "I just think it's a really sensible thing, benefiting the kids, helping ...

Kenya elephant deaths soar as ivory sales debated (Cape Cod Times)

Beginning this weekend, the international community will debate proposals from Tanzania and Zambia to allow a one-time sale of ivory to clear out stockpiles: Kenyan officials are warning that if sales are approved in neighboring countries, elephant...

Fears for elephants as ivory sales debated (Independent Online)

The international community is to debate proposals from Tanzania and Zambia to allow a one-time sale of ivory to clear out stockpiles.

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