National Geographic Giveaway #2

April 18th, 2010 | 2 comments


National Geographic

To win this week’s National Geographic magazine giveaway leave a comment anywhere on my blog or become a fan of A Pair of Panties & Boxers on Facebook.

This week’s giveaway is the April 2010 issue. It features the following stories:

Water Is Life by Barbara Kingsolver -Everyday wonders reflect the primacy of water.

The Big Melt by Brook Larmer – Glaciers that feed great Asian rivers are shrinking.

Sacred Waters by John Stanmeyer – We are doused, dunked and dipped – and blessings flow.

The Burden of Thrist by Tina Rosenberg – In much of Africa a faucet would offer hope and dignity.

Silent Streams by Douglas H. Chadwick – Freshwater fish are dying. Scientists have a rescue plan.

California’s Pipe Dreams by Joel K, Bourne, Jr. – Dams, pumps and canals can’t stave off a water crisis.

Parting the Waters by Don Belt – The Middle East could be a model for averting water wars.

The Last Drop by Elizabeth Royte – Earth’s future rests on better irrigation and shorter showers.

Please note that the winner of the National Geographic magazine will only be selected from within the US because I’m too poor to mail it internationally.

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  • http://www.travel-minded.blogspot.com kjirsten coleman

    Monica you're too funny… I love your disclaimer: “Please note that the winner of the National Geographic magazine will only be selected from within the US because I’m too poor to mail it internationally.” Have fun entertaining all your new fans and followers ;)

  • monica530

    Haha! Thanks, I'm just telling it like it is. :)