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Weather vain?

Weather vain?

by Mark Bergin

Cover Story | The sci-fi world of geoengineering is the new, hot alternative to global warming-but some object on political or religious grounds

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/04/weather_vain]

In this issue: "Geo-gizmos," April 25, 2009

Features

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Human Race

by The Editors

Human Race |  NAMED: President Obama's Advisory Council on Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships will not include Tony Dungy. The former Indianapolis Colts coach…

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/04/human_race_0]

Bench press
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Bench press

by Edward Lee Pitts

Judiciary |  Barack Obama begins an aggressive remake of the nation's federal courts

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/04/bench_press]

Caps and frowns
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Caps and frowns

by Jamie Dean

Education |  Notre Dame students lead the fight against awarding an honorary degree to Barack Obama

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/04/caps_and_frowns]

Defining moments
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Defining moments

by Lynn Vincent

Marriage |  Traditional marriage took a big hit last week, as three different athorities moved to alter the institution. The consequences could be widespread

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/04/defining_moments]

Primed minister
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Primed minister

by Jamie Dean

Zimbabwe |  Amid transition and tragedy, Morgan Tsvangirai gains momentum in Zimbabwe

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/04/primed_minister]

Power to forgive
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Power to forgive

by Mindy Belz

Rwanda |  On the 15th anniversary of Rwanda's genocide, restoration is slow but steady

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/04/power_to_forgive]

Love over money
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Love over money

by Alisa Harris

Abortion |  Pregnancy centers hope to overcome any uptick in abortion due to the economy

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/04/love_over_money]

Bibi's comeback
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Bibi's comeback

by Jill Nelson

Middle East |  Is the new Israeli prime minister a more seasoned version of his former self?

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/04/bibi_s_comeback]

Houses of God
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Houses of God

by The Editors

Houses of God |  Bimenyimana Manasse, a witness to the Rwandan genocide, sits in the church at Mungonero, Rwanda, where up to 2,000 Tutsis took refuge in 1994. In a letter to…

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/04/houses_of_god_0]

Texas two-step
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Texas two-step

by Mark Bergin

Education |  New science standards promote critical analysis of evolution

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/04/texas_two_step]

All guns, no butter
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All guns, no butter

by Jamie Dean

North Korea |  As his people starve, Kim defiantly launches a missile

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/04/all_guns_no_butter]

Let the sunshine in
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Let the sunshine in

by Rusty Leonard, Warren Cole Smith

Charity |  Charles Grassley hints that nonprofit reform is on the way

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/04/let_the_sunshine_in]

Sons and daughters to be
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Sons and daughters to be

by Susan Olasky

Lifestyle/Technology |  Hope for Orphans helps Christians "become concerned about the things that concern the heart of God"

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/04/sons_and_daughters_to_be]

After the blaze
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After the blaze

by Lynn Vincent

Disaster |  Eighteen months since the deadly Harris fire, San Diego faith-based groups and volunteers find one thing left unscorched: Need

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/04/after_the_blaze]

Freedom fighter
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Freedom fighter

by Jonathon M. Seidl

Latin America |  He may not look like one, but Thor Halvorssen is a warrior when it comes to human rights

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/04/freedom_fighter]

Safe harbor in a storm
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Safe harbor in a storm

by AWR Hawkins

Economy |  More families than you will hear about have found ways to recession-proof their finances

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/04/safe_harbor_in_a_storm]

Out of the boat
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Out of the boat

by Marvin Olasky

Q&A |  Journalist Joe Loconte on vocational life and a sense of calling

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/04/out_of_the_boat]

Garbage collectors
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Garbage collectors

by Emily Belz

Environment |  Where most people simply see trash, some see renewable energy-or even dinner

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/04/garbage_collectors]

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Looking Ahead

by The Editors

Looking Ahead |  News to watch in the weeks to come

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/04/looking_ahead_0]

Dispatches

Quick Takes
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Quick Takes

by The Editors

Oddball occurences

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/04/quick_takes_0]

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Quotables

by The Editors

Memorable things they said

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/04/quotables_0]

The Buzz
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The Buzz

by The Editors

Need-to-know news

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/04/the_buzz_0]

Reviews

Mommy wars
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Mommy wars

by Megan Basham

Television |  ABC turned a good show about mothers into a parade of politically correct clichés

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/04/mommy_wars]

Hokey, but wholesome
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Hokey, but wholesome

by Megan Basham

Movies |  It's easy to see why parents like the Hannah Montana phenomenon

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/04/hokey_but_wholesome]

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Notable books

by Emmanuel Katongole, David W. Pierce, Ken Duncan, Bill Myers

Notable Books |  Four Christian-themed books revired by Susan Olasky

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/04/notable_books_0]

Worlds apart
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Worlds apart

by Marvin Olasky

Books |  A book on ancient history shines, while another makes a case against its importance

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/04/worlds_apart]

Room service
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Room service

by Arsenio Orteza

Music |  Musician Jon Troast stays ahead of economic shifts by making house calls

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/04/room_service]

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Notable CDs

by thenewno2, Bill Mumy, Molly Jenson, Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks

Notable CDs |  Noteworthy new independent releases reviewed by Arsenio Orteza

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/04/notable_cds_0]

Notebook

Kentucky fried Tigers
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Kentucky fried Tigers

by Mark Bergin

Sports |  Memphis lost far more than a coach when John Calipari accepted an eight-year deal with Kentucky

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/04/kentucky_fried_tigers]

Voices

Contest! Contest!
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Contest! Contest!

by Marvin Olasky

Let us know about ministries and last words that should be famous

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/04/contest_contest]

A legacy all of grace
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A legacy all of grace

by Mindy Belz

Remembering James Hudson Taylor III

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/04/a_legacy_all_of_grace]

Matrix re-reloaded
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Matrix re-reloaded

by Andrée Seu

Plans for increasing the number of noncommittal, distracted seekers

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/04/matrix_re_reloaded]

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Mailbag

by The Editors

Letters from our readers

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/04/mailbag_0]

Something missing
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Something missing

by Janie B. Cheaney

The definition of "hero" has been defined down

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/04/something_missing]

Practical atheism
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Practical atheism

by Tony Woodlief

Better to abandon the Christian label than make it meaningless

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/04/practical_atheism]

Hometown values
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Hometown values

by Joel Belz

Iowa's high court may not be as out of touch as some think

[http://www.worldmag.com/2009/04/hometown_values]

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