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Standard Register Introduces Integrated Statement and Billing Solutions to Manage Multi-Channel Critical Communications Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:04PMDAYTON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Standard Register introduces integrated statement and billing solutions to manage multi-channel critical communications.
Answer for invasive species: Put it on a plate and eat Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 3:35AMWith its dark red and black stripes, spotted fins and long venomous black spikes, the lionfish seems better suited for horror films than consumption. But lionfish fritters and filets may be on American tables soon.
Gag order denied in suit over balloonists Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 3:27AMAn east valley olive farm's lawsuit against hot-air balloonists will stay in the Coachella Valley, and parties to the case can continue to talk openly about it, a Riverside County judge ruled Thursday.
Agricultural Extension Update Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 12:15AMI've received a couple of calls about potato leafhoppers that are starting to injure alfalfa in some fields. These pests are tiny, yellowish-green, wedge-shaped insects. They often blow into our region from the southeast from late spring through mid-summer.
Australian-first to solve fishy problem Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 3:59AMA FIERCELY invasive fish species has been targeted with innovative technology in the Herberton Weir.
Online coupon boosts Tracy businesses Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 1:12AMThe local chamber of commerce helps local entrepreneurs by partnering with Try It Local.
LAUREN JOLLY | Special to the Times Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 4:15PMBy Jean Hayes, Times Staff Writer Friday, June 10, 2011 Briefly USA Tree Service and the Hernando County Foster Parents Association are extending to June 30 the deadline for donations for the summer extravaganza to benefit local foster children. The group is hoping to raise funds to provide 60 foster children with tickets to a Tampa Bay Rays baseball game, plus ballpark food. If finances permit ...
Armed man swipes cash register from Miami Shores restaurant Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 12:50PMAn armed man robbed a Little Caesars restaurant on the 9000 block of Biscayne Boulevard between 11:14 and 11:16 p.m. May 13. Employees told police a man wearing a black sweater, black pants, gloves and a mask walked into the restaurant and approached the counter. At that point, the man told employees, “give me all the money.” The man was armed with a black semiautomatic pistol. The employee ...
Seven tips to consider during emergency situations in rural areas Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 6:07PMTips for protecting animals in a flood or evacuation situation, things you may not have thought about.
California Farm Bureau meetings focus on budget and immigration policy Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 1:50PMFarm and ranch leaders representing California Farm Bureau Federation visited the nation's capital last week, discussing with elected leaders and agency officials top issues important to the organization, including support for critical agriculture programs in light of a tight federal budget and the need for immigration reform legislation.
JCM Farming claims coverage of litigation has led to 'threat' Friday, May 20, 2011 @ 1:51PMA “vilification campaign ... orchestrated in the press” against an east valley olive farm suing area balloonists has led to a “real, credible threat,” JCM Farming Inc. attorney Andrew Rauch said in Riverside County Superior Court in Indio Thursday.
Olive farm claims coverage of litigationhas led to ‘threat' Friday, May 20, 2011 @ 9:43AMA “vilification campaign ... orchestrated in the press” against an east valley olive farm suing area balloonists has led to a “real, credible threat,” JCM Farming Inc. attorney Andrew Rauch said in Riverside County Superior Court in Indio Thursday.
Olive farm attorney: Press "vilification campaign," bloggers pose threat Thursday, May 19, 2011 @ 4:07PMThe electronic gate to JCM Farming Inc. near Thermal includes a stern warning for trespassers. / Keith Matheny Desert Sun file photo undated aerial photo of JCM Farming Inc compound near Thermal that is embroiled in a no-fly controversy.
Trial date set for suit against local balloonists Saturday, May 14, 2011 @ 7:50PMAfter more than two years of litigation, a judge has set a trial date of Nov.28 for an east valley olive farm's lawsuit against more than a dozen Coachella Valley balloonists.
Nov. 28 trial date set in olive farm's balloon lawsuit Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 5:06PMAfter more than two years of litigation, a judge today set a trial date of Nov. 28 for an east-valley olive farm's lawsuit against more than a dozen Coachella Valley balloonists.
Weevil detector could protect palm trees Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 12:02PM[CAIRO] A machine that detects the red palm weevil, a pest that devastates palm trees across the Middle East and North Africa, could help farmers protect their crops.
Stink bugs pose threat to Virginia Saturday, May 7, 2011 @ 5:15AMBrown marmorated stink bugs are more than just smelly little insects. The pests feed on fruits and vegetables, as well as corn, cotton and soybeans, damaging the crops and putting a dent in producers’ pockets.
Home Help: Planning for severe weather Wednesday, May 4, 2011 @ 7:04AMGetting children involved and preparing ahead of time will help everyone learn what to do to stay safe inside their homes if severe weather hits.
Science’s best Friday, April 15, 2011 @ 2:01AMMANILA, Philippines -- An avatar for the hearing-impaired. An effective way to recover high-purity silver from waste water. A breakthrough organic pest control.These are just some of the amazing things that young Filipinos have come up with during the 2011 Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)-Department of Science and Technology (DoST) Science Awards. Students from different schools nationwide ...
Local effects of a government shutdown: More will stay open than you might think Thursday, April 7, 2011 @ 11:46PMYAKIMA, Wash. -- The nearly 1,300 employees of the federal government in Yakima County were due to get notices Thursday informing them whether they are "essential" and therefore spared a furlough, or nonessential and thus fated to limbo without pay in the event of a shutdown tonight.
Preserving Vast Insect Collection Tuesday, April 5, 2011 @ 3:16PMInvaluable in identifying threats to agriculture, human health and biodiversity.
Extension Agent: Finding truth in feral hog myths Tuesday, March 29, 2011 @ 4:46PMBy Joe D. Janak, Jr.
Oregon Recreation Report Friday, March 25, 2011 @ 6:35AMPublished March 22 by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
R.I. Environmental Digest: Get a grant to operate a pumpout Saturday, March 5, 2011 @ 6:16PMPumpout stations
South Side Neighborhood Watch Friday, March 4, 2011 @ 7:48AMCOVENTRY: Summit County sheriff’s deputies were called to a Manchester Road residence Feb. 17, when a woman reported an Akron man who had left the scene struck her in the chest during an argument. She was highly intoxicated and under the influence of drugs and had difficulty communicating.
RAINN’s Top Spring Break Tips to Reduce the Risk of Sexual Violence Thursday, March 3, 2011 @ 11:32AMRAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, today released valuable safety tips for spring break. Whether students are driving to the beach or traveling overseas, they should know how to identify and avoid possibly dangerous situations. (PRWeb March 03, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/03 ...
Days before body was found, abuse hotline caller warned kids were in danger Wednesday, March 2, 2011 @ 12:29PMTwo days before Nubia Barahona’s decomposed body was found in the flatbed of her adoptive father’s pickup, a man called Florida child welfare workers expressing alarm that the girl seemed to have vanished.
Proteins from male insects affect female behavior Wednesday, February 23, 2011 @ 7:10AM(PhysOrg.com) -- For insects, as for humans, mating can involve complicated interactions between males and females, with each partner engaging in rituals or behaviors that influence the other.
‘Angels’ give farewell send-off for Enid soldier making 3rd deployment Saturday, February 19, 2011 @ 11:52PMENID — As Staff Sgt. Jason Fritzler prepares to head out on his third deployment, he was given a loving send-off by a group of girls who make it their mission to do things that make a difference.
Georgia Power Won't Pay For Costly Damage From Ants Wednesday, February 16, 2011 @ 4:59PMOne day last June, the lights started flickering off and on at Leslie Estes house in Jasper County. Then her microwave fan went on all by itself. She also found smoke pouring out of her computer. Estes said the Georgia Power technician who came to her house told her the utility sees this problem quite often. A power surge had been caused by ants.
Top of the News Wednesday, February 16, 2011 @ 6:27AMROME - A judge on Tuesday ordered Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi to stand trial in April on charges of paying an underage girl for sex and abuse of office, dealing the most serious blow to his leadership in the 17 years that he has dominated Italian politics.
Several factors drive change in agriculture Wednesday, February 9, 2011 @ 7:49AMWhile developing his theories of evolution, Charles Darwin penned, “All is change and only change is changeless.”
City to take ‘strong stand’ on truck detour Wednesday, February 2, 2011 @ 12:23AMBULLHEAD CITY — During Tuesday’s city council meeting, Mayor Jack Hakim reported on discussions regarding the possibility of truck traffic being detoured from the new Hoover Dam bypass bridge back into Bullhead City and Laughlin due to traffic tie ups in Boulder City, Nev.
‘Pinoy Avatar’ bags science award Monday, January 31, 2011 @ 7:54AM"Pinoy Avatar," a project of a Saint Louis University student designed to help the learning impaired, has won the Best Project of the Year in the BPI Foundation-Department of Science and Technology’s 2011 Best Science Award.
From farm to army, Carver gave 110 percent Thursday, January 20, 2011 @ 12:22PMChris Carver’s family knew the military well.
Holden gets in on micro trend Sunday, January 16, 2011 @ 5:41AMIt's been a while coming, but the test of Australians' willingness to accept micro-sized cars is definitely on.
A Week's Worth of Corruption Saturday, January 15, 2011 @ 10:14AMIf you care where our taxpayer money is going or are disillusioned with business as usual this post is not for you. It was another week of the Chicago Way. Over $3 million is being spent on fraud, waste and abuse, close to another million more if you count these clowns’ pensions and benefits. [ more › ]
Thermal Clean Unveils Insect Inferno at Bed Bug Forum Sunday, January 2, 2011 @ 9:44PMDenver - Thermal Clean, working to eliminate bed bugs in Denver and Boulder, will unveil Insect Inferno, a heat-controlled, mobile insect elimination system, at the National Bed Bug Forum January 5 to 7, 2011 at the Omni Interlocken (Broomfield, CO).
Addressing area roads, oil play Tuesday, December 28, 2010 @ 3:24PMSeveral county-wide issues, including recent oil drilling explorations, road petitions and the Weed and Pest Control District’s annual funding kept the Goshen County Commission busy at their meeting Tuesday, Dec. 21.
News in Brief: Kompakt's Pop Ambient 2011 Compilation, Ben + Vesper, Sidi Touré, Igloofest Friday, December 17, 2010 @ 2:43PM-- On February 1, Kompakt will release Pop Ambient 2011 , the latest entry in its annual series of ambient compilations. Label co-owner and ambient legend Wolfgang Voigt curates, and people like Blixa Bargeld , Ewan Pearson, Jürgen Paape , Thomas Fehlmann, and Voigt himself contribute unreleased tracks. -- The married folk duo Ben + Vesper will release their sophomore album Honors January 25 on ...
New Ghostface Killah: "Troublemakers" [ft. Raekwon, Method Man, and Redman] Friday, December 17, 2010 @ 1:13PMApollo Kids , the new album from the forever-ferocious Ghostface Killah , arrives December 21 via Def Jam . And on his Twitter today, Ghost posted a link to a HipHopDX stream of a new track from the album, the aptly titled "Troublemakers". The song features fellow Wu-Tang warriors Raekwon and Method Man , as well as longtime associate Redman . It also features Ghostface saying, "Stuff Brillo ...
A’ville mayor wants to introduce new Pride in Property campaign this month Monday, November 15, 2010 @ 4:59PMWith two years left in his current term, Albertville Mayor Lindsey Lyons wants to refocus on some initiatives that were moved to the back burner after the April 24 tornado.
Healthy body, healthy planet: There are connections Tuesday, November 2, 2010 @ 11:40PMMost of us know that what we put in our mouths and how we live our lives can be beneficial to our health. Yet many of us aren't aware that it may help make the world a better and more healthful place, too.
Electronic bat repellent useless Tuesday, November 2, 2010 @ 7:06PMQ: We have been having a problem with bats - one even got into the house. We have learned that our neighbors have also had problems with them and are taking measures to evict them. I, however, think that they will...
Single-crystal films could advance solar cells (w/ Video) Friday, October 8, 2010 @ 5:48AM(PhysOrg.com) -- Cornell researchers have developed a new method to create a patterned single-crystal thin film of semiconductor material that could lead to more efficient photovoltaic cells and batteries.
Invaders could devastate Florida avocado industry Tuesday, September 21, 2010 @ 10:13AMFlorida's lucrative avocado industry could face a serious blow from a duo of deadly new invaders. Together, the invasive fungus called "laurel wilt disease" and the redbay ambrosia beetle, which carries laurel wilt, represent a significant economic threat to the industry. According to a report published in HortTechnology, direct losses from the invasion could range from $183 million to a ...
Invaders could devastate Florida avocado industry Tuesday, September 21, 2010 @ 9:32AM( American Society for Horticultural Science ) Florida's lucrative avocado industry could face a serious blow from a duo of deadly new invaders. Together, the invasive fungus called "laurel wilt disease" and the redbay ambrosia beetle, which carries laurel wilt, represent a significant economic threat to the industry. According to a report published in HortTechnology, direct losses from the ...
Bed bug infestation here Monday, September 20, 2010 @ 8:44AMROANOKE RAPIDS — Local pest control experts said a bed bug problem that has inundated the Interstate 95 hotel industry is likely to spread to Roanoke Roads residences.
Election Road Trip, Day 10: How to Get a Job...and Some Songs Wednesday, September 15, 2010 @ 6:55PMSt. Louis, Missouri I spent the morning writing my print column and the afternoon driving to St. Louis, through the cornfields of Illinois. Saw one pretty big wind farm just north of Bloomington--the first I've seen on this trip, which is not very encouraging. Stopped for gas just outside of Springfield and the proprietor of [...]
Bedbugs (yuck) are flourishing Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 5:26AM“Don’t let the bedbugs bite” is no longer as cute and sweet a saying as it used to be.