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* From a Maine potato farmer to a Hawaiian banana banana, name for several species of the genus Musa and for the fruits these produce. The banana plant—one of the largest herbaceous plants—is said to be native to tropical Asia, but is now cultivated throughout the tropics.  producer, The New American Farmer American Farmer was a public affairs radio program featuring farm news and information of value to listeners in rural America.

It was heard on the ABC radio network from 1945 to 1963, airing on Saturdays and heard in a variety of timeslots on different ABC affiliates
 profiles farms and farmers across the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area.  and reveals the effects of innovative farming practices on profitability, quality of life, rural communities, and the environment. Order this $10, 160-page book by calling (802) 656-0484 or visit www.sare.org.

* Saturday morning television features 25 acts of violence per hour. The Lion and Lamb Project is making violent entertainment uncool by offering parents resources on nonviolent toy alternatives, information about dealing with violence in children's entertainment, and activism opportunities, www.lionlamb.org

* Prepare your congregation to act on hunger and poverty by using Hunger No More, new educational materials by the National Council of Churches and Bread for the World. The packet is arranged in six sessions for easy study. 1-800-82-BREAD; publications@bread.org

* Tired of painting alone? Christians in the Visual Arts visual arts nplartes fpl plásticas

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 offers an online gallery as well as a wealth of information about conferences, publications, and ways to connect with other Christian artists, www.civa.org

* Too Many Victims, produced by Video/Action, covers the murder of Tariq Khamisa by 14-year-old gang member Tony Hicks Hicks   , Edward 1780-1849.

American painter of primitive works, notably The Peaceable Kingdom, of which nearly 100 versions exist.
 and the story of Khamisa's father and Hicks' grandfather who started a foundation together in Tariq's name. www.videoaction.org
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