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Study finds for first time frogs and other amphibians declining at alarming rate around US
Associated PressGRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) — A new study has determined for the first time just how quickly frogs and other amphibians are disappearing around the United States, and the news is not good. The U.S. Geological Survey said Thursday that populations of...Tags: Ecosystems, Environmental Pollution, Science, U.S. Geological Survey, Environmental Issues
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Episcopal Presiding Bishop Visits Orlando March 3-5
The Religion WorldThe Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, the Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori, is scheduled to visit the Central Florida Episcopal diocese Sunday, March 3 through Tuesday, March 5. Schori will preach at Episcopal Church of the Resurrection,... -
American Sheep Industry Association elects new officers
Denver, Colo. - The American Sheep Industry Association's (ASI) Board of Directors elected new officers at the 2013 ASI/National Lamb Feeders Association Convention on Jan. 26 in San Antonio, Texas. Elected to the office of president is Clint Krebs of...Tags: Politics, Elections, Colleges and Universities
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Research shows cow temperament affects reproduction
Brookings - Sometimes we wonder if that cow rattling the chute is worth keeping. Recent research suggests maybe not, said Elaine Grings, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Management & Production Specialist. Grings points to studies conducted several years ago...Tags: Science and Technology
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Study's anti-grazing myths debunked
A recent study published by a journal called Environmental Management has called for the end of grazing on public lands due to climate change. With funding from the Wyss Foundation, a radical environmentalist, foreign-based organization, researchers...Tags: Ecosystems, Global Change, Global Warming, Book, Agricultural Research and Technology
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IATSE to picket UCLA and USC games in dispute with Pac-12 (updated)
The dispute between the newly formed Pac-12 Network and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees is escalating. IATSE, which represents over 100,000 crew members who work on movies and TV shows, will set up picket lines outside college...
Tags: Pacific-12 Conference, Arizona State University, College Sports, University of Washington, University of Oregon
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Your child's behavior in preschool can determine whether or not they will get college degree
WDBJ-TV Anchor/ReporterWhat are the chances your preschooler will get a college degree? Believe it or not there is some preschool behavior that can help determine that. At Mount Pleasant Elementary School in Roanoke County the preschool room is a busy place filled with all...Tags: Preschools, Education, Schools, Early Learning, Colleges and Universities
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Farmers Markets: Indigo Rose tomato, a dark beauty
Special to the Los Angeles TimesOf the dozen tomato varieties displayed at Vang Thao's stand last Saturday, one, with purplish black skin over a flaming orange ground color, stood out spectacularly. It's a new variety, Indigo Rose, pigmented by anthocyanins, the same compounds...Tags: Pies and Tarts, Jim Myers, Genes and Chromosomes, Jams and Jellies, Cancer
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Obamas to make first joint trip to Chicago in 2 years
President Barack Obama and his wife and daughters arrive Friday in Chicago for a weekend at their home in the Kenwood neighborhood, most likely celebrating a wedding and certainly markingFather's Day, if only briefly. The trip is their first to the...
Tags: Weddings, Memorial Day, Trips and Vacations, White House, Barack Obama
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Family affair
Call it sisterly love: First lady Michelle Obama will deliver a commencement address June 17 at Oregon State University, where brother Craig Robinson coaches the men's basketball team, her aides said Wednesday. It's one of three graduation talks on tap...
Tags: Obesity, College Sports, Basketball, College Basketball, Michelle Obama
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School Closures and Delays for Portland and Surrounding Areas
Thursday, March 22, 2012 Public Colleges & Universities: PCC: Exams/Classes/events at all campuses/centers will start at 10 a.m. Exams/Classes/events starting before 10 a.m. are cancelled. Exams cancelled today will be held tomorrow (Mar 23) at the...
Tags: Religion and Belief, Religious Education, Judaism, Christianity, Parochial Schools
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Winter Weather: School Closures & Traffic Alerts
UPDATE: FRIDAY, JANUARY 20TH, 8:00AM
News Release from: Salem Police Dept.
FLOODING CLOSES SALEM HOUSING AUTHORITY OFFICE
Posted: January 20th, 2012 8:01 AM
The Salem Housing Authority main office, located at 360 Church St SE, will be closed...Tags: Religion and Belief, Lebanon, Health, Edgewood, Veterans Affairs
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