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MP Chris Kelly in call on stray horses law Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 5:34AMAn MP has called on the Government to clarify the laws on handling stray horses after scores have been caught running wild in the streets and fields of the region.
Who Owns the Amazon? Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 5:31AMThe Brazilian government is not the legitimate owner of the forest area that it declares to be under its domain.
Snakes threaten Hawaii's fragile island ecosystem Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 5:14AMIn this July 5, 2011 photo provided by the Hawaii Department of Agriculture, Keevin Minami, Plant Quarantine Inspector, HDOA, left and Dwain Uyeda, Reptile Supervisor, Honolulu Zoo, right, examine a 9-foot boa constrictor in Honolulu.
Tanzania: Maasai Express Concern Over Man-Eaters Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 4:54AMLions, Leopards & Hyena described as main attackers
Kenya: Seized Tusks To Go Up in Smoke as Poaching Escalates Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 4:40AMManyani, Tsavo West National Park, Kenya - In an effort to draw the world's attention to the impact of poaching on Africa's elephants, the Lusaka Agreement Task Force will host the burning of five tonnes of seized ivory in Tsavo National Park, tomorrow, July 20, 2011.
Court approves horse roundup Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 3:18AMRENO (AP) -- The U.S. Bureau of Land Management was given the green light on Tuesday to move ahead with a controversial horse roundup in Nevada when a federal appeals court lifted a temporary injunction blocking the gather of more than 1,700
Bad weather delays attempts to revive Vancouver Island marmot population Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:44AMA high snow pack is making life difficult for Vancouver Island marmots and people trying to help the population recover from near-extinction.
Briefs: 'Wild Justice' poacher pleads out Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:39AMA Stonyford poacher, once referred to as "the catch of a lifetime" on national television by state game wardens, pleaded guilty Monday after taking a deal that significantly reduced the criminal charges against him. Tucker M. Otterson pleaded guilty...
Rich biodiversity of Asean region Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:24AM“The natural world is the greatest source of excitement, the greatest source of visual beauty, the greatest source of intellectual interest.” — David Attenborough MANILA, Philippines — Although the ASEAN region occupies only 3 percent of the world’s total land area, it is home to the richest and most unique biodiversity which consists of 15 percent of all known plant and animal species. It ...
Kirtland base officials working around wildlife Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:14AMMost people don't think of bathing bears, prowling cougars or burrowing owl counts when they think of Kirtland Air Force Base, but Carol Finley certainly does.
8 Bulgarian Historical Sites Renovated with EU Funds Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 12:43AMEight Bulgarian national historical and cultural sites are receiving non-recourse financial assistance for renovations from the EU Operational Program "Regional Development." The contracts are for funding in the amount of slightly less than BGN 31 M....
Around Your Town: 07/20/11 Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 12:25AMThe Friends of the San Pedro River will conduct an interpretive walk along the river at 5:30 p.m. today. All walks depart from the San Pedro House, 9800 E Hwy. 90, Sierra Vista. The San Pedro River features 82 species of mammals, dozens of reptiles and amphibians and nearly 350 species of birds. There is no charge for the walk, however donations are accepted to support the docent programs. Dress ...
Pittsburgh zoo helps rescue three African elephants Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 12:19AMHow do you get three elephants halfway around the world? Very carefully. The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium recently rescued three female African elephants, which will be integral in the zoo's plan to create a breeding facility for African elephants.
Valley rabies cases decline Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:36PMhile incidents involving rabid animals are on the rise across Virginia, confirmed cases are actually down in the Northern Shenandoah Valley.
Badger cull decision due Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:03PMEnvironment secretary expected to green light killing of creatures within strict limits in bid to protect cattle from bovine TB The fate of England's badgers will be decided at lunchtime on Tuesday in parliament, when the environment secretary will tell MPs whether a proposed cull of the creatures – blamed for helping to spread tuberculosis in cattle – will take place. The decision, to be ...
Modeling neuron death with real and simulated decapitations Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:52PMNot so long ago, I was traveling with a friend of mine who said, "some people are just lucky bastards." What he was alluding to was one of his graduate students (a mutual friend) who, it seemed, got a publication for free. The whole story revolves around an earlier publication in PLoS One that was trying to answer the question "is decapitation a humane way to kill research animals?" Their paper ...
Sonoma County Reptile Rescue finds homes for cold-blooded creatures Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:52PM“Caution: May have venomous snakes inside” is written on the rear window of his vehicle and could at first be mistaken as a joke by motorists driving behind Al Wolf.
Looking Back: July 20, 2011 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:20PMJuly 21, 1886 C.F. Scheers, while returning from the rink late Saturday evening, was assaulted and slightly bruised by a brother of the girls who were recently fined before a justice. The brother objected to Scheers’s comments in the Daily Herald about the case.
Bear charges North Vancouver woman, dog Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:59AMMichele Foster and her yellow Lab, Boo, enjoy a moment in their Canyon Heights backyard in front of the patio door that was all that stood between Foster and an enraged black bear last week.
Pal Says Jack White's Divorce Party "Made Sense" Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:30AMJack White and Karen Elson announced their split last month, but rather than mourn, the couple celeb[...]
Trimming the Times: Phone Hack Testimony; Island's Tale Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:23AMNow that the New York Times pay wall is live , you only get 20 free clicks a month. For those worried about hitting their limit, we're taking a look through the paper each morning to find the stories that can make your clicks count. The News International phone hacking scandal leads the home page once again, with a report on the company higher-ups and police officials who are now facing ...
Five-year-old boy mauled by tiger cub in South Africa Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:22AMA five year-old boy is recovering in hospital after he was mauled by an apparently tame tiger cub at a holiday resort in South Africa.
Gauging moral progress by animal welfare Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:01AMMahatma Gandhi acutely observed that "the greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." To seek to reduce the suffering of those who are completely under one's domination, and unable to fight back, is truly a mark of a civilized society. Charting the progress of animal-welfare legislation around the world is therefore an indication of moral ...
Badger TB cull Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:30AMA cull of badgers to tackle bovine tuberculosis is expected to be announced by the Government today. Mass slaughter of the carrying animals has bitterly polarised farmers and animal welfare campaigners for decades.
Nugent's beliefs not on target with most hunters, columnist says Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:06AMDon't dismiss Ted Nugent for being a windbag. The rock-star hunter is enviable to some degree because he's so good at it. Like People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, The Nuge is a marketing genius with whom sportsmen must reckon.
ABC a little late on British Open; Auburn does its talking on field (Sound Off) Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:38AMDoes ABC think that some people are going to sit around and watch the delayed coverage of the final round of the British Open on Sunday afternoon? ESPN had the final coverage on early this morning and it's over. Does ABC think golf fans are going watch it again?
Agricultural confusion Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:29AMBy: Elizabeth BommaritoNew types of agriculture deserve consideration 'Organic,''bio-dynamic,' 'homesteading' and 'green technology,' are a few buzz words that characterize the shift in agricultural trends away from the Green Revolution of the
Halliburton's Q2 profit up 54% Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:27AMHalliburton's Q2 profit up 54%
Vegetable harvesting: It's all in the timing Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:18AMGiant zucchini are the trophy of the nouveau vegetable gardener. These big green squash that reach the diameter of a human leg are awesome to behold, but crack one open and it's all pith and seed. It's useless for everything except...
Your View: Letters to the editor (July 19 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:08AMI am writing to "spotlight" the effective work being done at the J. Paul Taylor Center and the systemic problems beyond the control of the staff and superintendent contributing to this incident.
Jordan- List of 'Top 100 Thought Leaders' Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:02AMJordan- List of 'Top 100 Thought Leaders'
AUDIO: Mutiny Gold Limited (ASX:MYG) Audio Stream by John Greeve on Raising AU$9.7M for Gullewa Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:00AMAUDIO: Mutiny Gold Limited (ASX:MYG) Audio Stream by John Greeve on Raising AU$9.7M for Gullewa
VIDEO: Kingsrose Mining Limited (ASX:KRM) Dr Tony Parry Webcast 19.7.11 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:00AMVIDEO: Kingsrose Mining Limited (ASX:KRM) Dr Tony Parry Webcast 19.7.11
Euro, US Dollar at Potential Turning Point Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:59AMEuro, US Dollar at Potential Turning Point
EURUSD: Remain Short as Downtrend Accelerates Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:59AMEURUSD: Remain Short as Downtrend Accelerates
Australian Dollar Trade Still In Play, EUR/GBP Threatens Trend Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:58AMAustralian Dollar Trade Still In Play, EUR/GBP Threatens Trend
Grand Cayman Blue Iguana Saved From Extinction Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:02PMIn a rare good news story, the once near extinct Grand Cayman blue iguana is making a comeback that has experts hoping for a complete recovery of the endangered species.
Carrey & Sandler targeted in animal rights letter campaign Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:39PMJim Carrey and Adam Sandler are among the funnymen who have been targeted by leading animal rights group PETA as part of a campaign to keep animals out of the movies.
Rare northern white-cheeked crested gibbons discovered in Vietnam Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:32PMExciting find of northern white-cheeked gibbons in southeast Asia. Across the hoots, rustles and chirrups sounding through Vietnam's remote Pu Mat National Park, a dawn chorus can be heard. One haunting sound represents a new hope for a critically endangered primate, the northern white-cheeked crested gibbon.
'Tame' Bengal tiger turns on 5-year-old Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:28PM'Mom, make it stop' a young boy screamed after a 6-month-old Bengal tiger got hold of him at a five star Bela-Bela golf estate.
Additional news "Travel News" Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:27PMKrasnodar Territory Governor Alexander Tkachev said that the resorts of Kuban 2015 will receive 20 million tourists a year. In 2010, the flow of tourists to the region amounted to about 10 million people, so for three years ostavsheiesya need to double this figure.
Aryan women weave a tapestry of bad deeds Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:24AMshare: digg facebook twitter The collective stories of the women said to be 'Featherwoods' offer yet another gritty tapestry of lawlessness, bad deeds and dead ends.
Strauss-Kahn Went on Sex Spree Before Alleged Assault - Report Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:13AMDominique Strauss-Kahn allegedly revealed to his to his wife, Anne Sinclair, that he had sex with three women the night before he checked out of the Manhattan Sofitel in May, when he was accused of sexual assault. The former International Monetary Fund's head is reported to have made the startling confession to his wife in a bid to convince her that he had not raped a hotel maid in a Manhattan ...
Friends organize pet food drive in honor of Mary Alice Crawford Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:05AMFriends and coworkers of Mary Alice Crawford have organized a pet food drive in honor of her memory. Crawford passed away on July 4 after suffering complications from pulmonary fibrosis. She was owner of Hair of the Dog, a pet grooming studio.
Seaworld’s New Marine Rehab Facility Draws Some Criticism Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:44AMSeaWorld Orlando is set to open a new rehabilitation facility for wild dolphins and whales that wash ashore but the decision to open the facility is drawing some criticism.
Pet shop with a twist Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:33AMMANDY Christopher, owner of Little Beasties, describes the Ulverston business as a traditional pet shop with a twist.
SCIENCE IN PICS: School of Banggai Cardinalfish Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:32AMThe beautiful Banggi cardinalfish, Pterapogon kauderni, typically forms dense schools. As they swim together, the markings on each fish make them disappear into a mass of stripes and dots, confusing any predators trying to pick out an individual.
Tuborg's Pet Bottle Makes Southeastern Europe Debut in Bulgaria Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:29AMCarlsberg Bulgaria has introduced on the national market the new format of packaging for its Tuborg Premium lager, in a Pet bottle. Thus, Bulgaria becomes the first Southeaster European country to experience Tuborg's new one-liter beer bottle The new Tuborg Pet (polyethylene terephthalate) is said by its producers to be more sustainable comparing to glass due to reduction of carbon footprint ...
Merial Introduces CERTIFECT™: A New Standard in the Fight Against Ticks That May Carry Disease Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:24AMDULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CERTIFECT, Merial, ticks
Who's going to need this kind of advice? Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:10AMThe province issued a couple of news releases recently that makes us wonder who they are intended for. The first was entitled: Practice Safety in Bear Country.