Posted August 30th, 2008 by Kay Elizabeth
It’s looking like the menace of Hurricane Gustav means oil prices could go either way next week and no one, even the analysts, seem confident in which way to jump. It’s not unusual to see oil leap whenever there’s a perceived threat to oil supplies, be it weather or terrorism related, for example.
Analysts are divided on what the outcome will be if Gustav does indeed hit hard. Memories of hurricane Katrina, which was right at this time of year in 2005, are still fresh in most people’s minds with the anniversary having just passed. This time round though, speculation is rife that some of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve supplies might be made available. Others are banking that enough of a disruption could lead to oil soaring above the $120 a barrel mark.
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Posted August 25th, 2008 by Kay Elizabeth
If you haven’t popped by The Cuckleburr Times recently, you’ll find some new authors there we’re delighted to showcase in our online magazine that’s created by writers, from writers. Please do drop by and have a look at our newest faces and articles! There’s a whole new batch to enjoy every week.
We’re always delighted to get new submissions too. Don’t be shy, send us something! See the site for details. 
Posted August 18th, 2008 by Kay Elizabeth
Chicken Soup for the Soul can always be relied upon to have a number of opportunities up for grabs at any time on a dizzying range of subjects. From their current Possible Books page:
We’re Looking for Stories! We have many Chicken Soup books in development and we’re always looking for new stories. If you have a story, let us know. Take a look at the list of some of our possible books and see if there’s a fit.
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Posted August 17th, 2008 by Kay Elizabeth
You hold your dreams in your hands
when you fly.
You let Spirit touch your heart
when you cry
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