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    Panel: NASA Shouldn't Shoot for Moon  Oct 23, 2009
    An electromagnetic mass driver on the moon can get raw lunar regolith to processing plants in space, where the stuff can be separated into oxygen, silicon, metals, and glass for construction of the large structures which are our future. by RobertSugg October 22, 2009 9:16 PM EDT. (CBS News)

    Architect builds green home  Oct 23, 2009
    The house is actually two separate structures connected by the courtyard and mill-finished steel steps that weave up from the open carport underneath the home. "We always move between the two halves of the house," Burnette said. (AZCentral -- Home)

    Astoria candidates face off in debate  Oct 23, 2009
    Friday October 23, 2009. Councilman Peter Vallone Jr., left, Green Party candidate Lynne Serpe and Populist Party candidate Jerry Kann debate a wide range of issues at Riccardo’s. (Queens Chronicle, NY)

    World's Oldest Known Granaries Predate Agriculture  Oct 23, 2009
    " Designed with suspended floors for air circulation and protection from rodents, the granaries are located between residential structures that contain plant-processing instillations. The new studies are a continuation of earlier research by Kuijt. As a graduate student from 1987-1995, he worked on and directed several field projects in Jordan that focused on the world's first villages during the Neolithic Period. As part of this research, he did several days of excavation at Dhra' with a... (Science Daily)

    similar appeal  Oct 23, 2009
    Why hasn't the agriculture ministry or the National Planning Authority thought about putting up irrigation structures for small scale and large scale farming. These structures would store excess rain water to be used in dry seasons. (allAfrica.com)

    Read more...  Oct 23, 2009
    Part two, "The Partner," focuses on organizational structures and potential partners that will help donors extend their philanthropic impact. This section teaches how to identify and approach the right nonprofit agencies; how to navigate the waters of board politics; and when and how to establish a family foundation that unites several generations in a common cause. (PNN Online)

    Ao chicks spread wings for second flight  Oct 22, 2009
    In a collaborative effort by Save Our Shearwaters and the Kaua i Endangered Seabirds Recovery Project, Sabra Kauka, kupuna and teacher at Island School, provided the blessings for the release of fledglings that were picked up after fallout caused by attraction to artificial lights or collision with manmade structures. In preparation, Emily Haber and Jessi Hallman, technicians with the recovery project, visited the Island School class to educate the students about the a o and the threats to their... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)

    Diverting Sediment-rich Water Below New Orleans Could Lead To Extensive New Land  Oct 21, 2009
    The researchers verified their model by running a simulation of the evolution of another delta influenced by an existing diversion of the Mississippi River: the Old River Control Structures. These structures divert water from the Mississippi to the Atchafalaya River, which also empties into the Gulf of Mexico. (Science Daily)

    The Horror Story: Why Isn't Your Home Infested with Termites?  Oct 21, 2009
    Since Canadian homes are commonly wood-frame structures with brick or siding veneer, few properties are completely immune. Termites infestations are expensive. (RealtyTimes)

    Tiny citrus critter requires big-time pest control  Oct 21, 2009
    In Florida, Batkin said, state agricultural officials mandated protective structures for citrus nurseries as a way to keep the bug and the disease from spreading. That scenario could happen in California. (Fresno Bee -- Business)

    How to grow the perfect tomatoes  Oct 20, 2009
    The two 10-hectare glasshouses collect water in a 65-megalitre dam that wraps around one corner of one of the huge structures. The water is sterilised and used to feed the plants, which are watered and fed up to 20 times a day in winter and 40 in summer. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Zimbabwe: No to Parallel Govt Structures [editorial]  Oct 20, 2009
    com: Zimbabwe: No to Parallel Govt Structures (Page 1 of 1) ... No to Parallel Govt Structures ... As if that was not enough, the US government openly admits to not only setting up but also funding parallel government structures in the PM's Office, describing the structures as its "listening post" at Munhumutapa. (allAfrica.com)

    Restoration of Red Brook in Wareham, Plymouth nearly complete  Oct 18, 2009
    Over the centuries, the stream was dammed with dirt structures and concrete dikes to provide power for mills and to direct water to the cranberry bogs when needed for harvest ... Objectives and tasks: Restore the natural flow and function of Red Brook by removing man-made structures and reducing sedimentation. (Boston Globe)

    Bear Valley Village plans move forward  Oct 17, 2009
    Calaveras Enterprise. Posted: Friday, October 16, 2009 11:42 AM CDT The unanimous approval of a proposed zoning change by the Alpine County Planning Commission last month brought the new Bear Valley Village project one step closer to breaking ground. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)

    Farmers Urged to Empty Manure Storage Now, Weather Permitting  Oct 17, 2009
    Reports that financially-stressed farmers may be delaying emptying their storage structures as a cost-saving measure are stirring concerns of an increased risk later of manure spills and other problems. Producers are struggling as it is they don t need the additional stress, cost and labor that can come from having a manure spill, an overtopped storage structure or runoff into lakes and streams, says Rod Nilsestuen, who leads the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)

    20 years later, experts predict bigger quake  Oct 17, 2009
    God forbid any elementary school kids get stranded on that contraption as it rips apart from the new classroom/gymnasium structures. Posted by DUH, a resident of East Palo Alto, 2 hours ago. (Palo Alto Online, CA)

    Super Sticky Barnacle Glue Cures Like Blood Clots  Oct 17, 2009
    Next Dickinson teamed up with Kathy Wahl to use atomic force microscopy to compare the molecular structures of naturally cured glue (from stuck-down barnacles) and his polymerized samples. The two samples were virtually indistinguishable and Dickinson could clearly see tangled webs of fibres in his glue drops, similar to the tangled fibres in blood clots. (Science Daily)

    Our Sanitation, Sewerage And Drainage Systems  Oct 17, 2009
    Whither Do We Steer: A Modest Outlook By Dr. Nii Otu Quaye There has been much hue and cry about our sanitation, how we dispose of trash of every kind, ordinary household rubbish, broken vehicles and furniture, non-biodegradable objects, engine oil, plastic and polythene bags, indiscriminately scattering filth all over our streets and neighborhoods amidst illegal structures posing environmental and health hazards ... To proceed meaningfully, the programs, once launched, should be backed by... (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    Council gets tough on roadside traders  Oct 16, 2009
    MPS had seized two full lorry loads of fruits and drinks from these traders and demolished three structures during the exercise involving some 80 MPS employees. Megat added that the MPS Licensing Department meeting held on Sept 9 agreed not to renew the traders permits. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Sustainability is key at Qns. County Farm  Oct 16, 2009
    Queens Chronicle - Sustainability is key at Qns. Friday October 16, 2009. (Queens Chronicle, NY)

    The New Madrid Earthquake  Oct 15, 2009
    At the time, the area was sparsely populated and most of the structures were no higher than two stories. Today such an event would be felt throughout half the United States and serious damage would be expected in at least 20 surrounding states. (Suite101.com)

    Rip Currents Pose Greater Risk To Swimmers Than To Shoreline, Study Suggests  Oct 15, 2009
    The monitoring showed that the rip currents were not associated with man-made structures and they were short lived, with the most persistent rip currents lasting no more than a few minutes ... (May 30, 2007) A novel analysis of water flow in the Southern Ocean surrounding the Antarctic is revealing previously hidden structures that are crucial in controlling the transport of drifting plants and animals. (Science Daily)

    Open Space Steward: Garden closing  Oct 15, 2009
    This kind of donation helps to maximize funds that are available for maintaining open space properties and their structures. The site around the field house will be closed from 7 to 9 a.m., and help is welcome from neighbors and others around town to pick up old shingles and debris again, stretching those resources. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)

    Fresno's 'Sin City' on road to redemption  Oct 15, 2009
    It also calls for minor design changes like front-facing windows in new residential structures -- a step intended to reduce crime by putting more "eyes on the street.". The idea isn't to remake the whole neighborhood at once, but to establish policies that will steer it in a better direction. (Fresno Bee -- Local)

    Implementing Green Building Practic...  Oct 15, 2009
    Increase the building envelops on lots to decrease the footprint of building structures on land. Allow secondary units to be constructed. (Suite101.com)

    Report: China could cheaply control coal-plant emissions  Oct 14, 2009
    A map of China shows geologic structures able to store carbon dioxide captured from coal plants and other industries, color-coded to show how full they would be (by percentage) in 2100. By Dan Vergano, USA TODAY Getting China's coal-plant emissions out of the atmosphere so they don't worsen global warming may be cheaper, easier and longer-lasting than expected, a federal energy lab report finds. (USA Today -- Tech)

    MHI Concludes 5 Long Term Service Agreements for GTCC Power Plants in 4 Countries  Oct 14, 2009
    MHI's diverse lineup of products and services encompasses shipbuilding, power plants, chemical plants, environmental equipment, steel structures, industrial and general machinery, aircraft, space rocketry and air-conditioning systems. For more information, please visit the MHI website at. (JCN Network, Japan)

    Huge garden grows along side of high-rise  Oct 14, 2009
    The structures are also prevalent in Europe, where modern-day green roofs first took off. Near ground level of the building where PNC's wall is located, at 1 PNC Plaza in downtown Pittsburgh, a small panel holds some of the plants and a plaque tells passers-by about the wall. (MSNBC -- Environment)

    Cold-war era tourism  Oct 14, 2009
    Altogether we have counted 71 tunnel projects and 20 percent of those were successful, said Dietmar Arnold, the head of the Berlin Underworlds Association, which conducts the tours and works on opening more subterranean structures to the public. Most tunnels were dug from the West to the East, often by men who had already fled to the West and who were now trying to get the rest of their family out of East Germany, Arnold told visitors during a recent tour of the tunnels. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    New Flying Reptile: Darwin's Pterodactyl  Oct 14, 2009
    Dr Unwin added: "The geological age of Darwinopterus and bizarre combination of advanced and primitive features reveal a great deal about the evolution of advanced pterosaurs from their primitive ancestors. First, it was quick, with lots of big changes concentrated into a short period of time. Second, whole groups of features (termed modules by the researchers) that form important structures such as the skull, the neck, or the tail, seem to have evolved together. But, as Darwinopterus shows, not... (Science Daily)

    Obama Pressured to Push for Climate Bill  Oct 13, 2009
    A Festival Gives "Seasteaders" a Chance to Learn What Designs and Social Structures Might Work on the High Seas. CBSNews. (CBS News -- US)

    $11M Deltona library expansion nearly ready  Oct 13, 2009
    The $11 million Deltona Regional Library expansion, including two new, attached structures -- the Lyonia Environmental Center and Deltona Amphitheater -- opens Saturday with an all-day celebration. For one resident who got a preview last week, it's a building that should serve the future. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    First 'Mainly Vegetarian' Spider  Oct 13, 2009
    It shows that coevolution between an ant and a plant can result in the development of plant structures that may be especially vulnerable to exploitation by third parties, including species such as spiders that normally focus on completely different kinds of prey. Also, Bagheera lives and nests on the acacia plants at very high densities, with hints of males helping to care for eggs and young, another behavior that is virtually unknown among spiders. (Science Daily)

    Storage innovation  Oct 13, 2009
    Its also quite technically advanced and features two-component moulding, two different structures and two different materials, said Skroeder. Added David Wong, area vice-president and managing director, South-East Asia markets: Our designs are about simplicity with sophistication, and a marriage of form and function. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Cast an informed vote for N.J. land conservation  Oct 13, 2009
    Without additional funds, no new natural lands, farms or historic structures will be preserved. For detailed information on the Garden State Preservation Trust, go to state. (NJ.com -- Times)

    Tide Turning in Calif. Water Battle?  Oct 13, 2009
    Tide Turning in Calif. Tide Turning in Calif. (CBS News -- US)

    Development on Old San Antonio Road gets thumbs up (37)  Oct 12, 2009
    Billingsley noted that new single-family homes are selling in Boerne next to Interstate 10 and adjacent to commercial structures, land uses that he said seem far more incompatible with single-family homes than a state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant. There are all kinds of things that are objectionable that people in this community live next to, Billingsley said. (Boerne Star, TX)

    Cruisin on the Westside  Oct 12, 2009
    Another one-of-a-kind-case-in-point is the Waimea Plantation Cottages which has based it s unique ambiance by converting plantation houses into updated and re-furbished cottages for visitors to enjoy what it is like to be in an uncluttered, rural setting where there are no structures higher than 2 stories. And much more lies ahead, beyond the town of Waimea. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)

    New play celebrates pioneers' love for each other - and Alaska  Oct 11, 2009
    When World War II brought an eruption of commercial activity to town, he sold his businesses and put up the Loussac-Sogn Building, one of the most modern structures in the territory. The upstairs had deluxe apartments. (Anchorage Daily News)

    Genome Sequence Published For Important Biofuels Yeast  Oct 11, 2009
    The greatest differences between paired chromosomes occur at the ends of these worm-like structures, making reconfiguration easier and speeding adaptation to evolve. . (Science Daily)

    Mad Cow Fear: Japan Suspends Beef From US Plant  Oct 10, 2009
    A Festival Gives "Seasteaders" a Chance to Learn What Designs and Social Structures Might Work on the High Seas. Images of President Obama's Month Spent in the White House, with His Family and Traveling the Country. (CBS News -- World)

    Fresno planner leaves panel  Oct 10, 2009
    If nothing else, Robotic Built Structures Inc. has a case of bad timing. The infant company, which would build prefabricated homes in a factory that doesn't yet exist, is asking Fresno to lend it $2 million at a time when the city is burdened by more than $20 million in sour investments. (Fresno Bee)

    U.S. Ditches Isolated Afghan Outpost  Oct 10, 2009
    Taliban Claim Victory for Kamdesh Withdrawal After Deadly Battle; U.S. Says Move Was Predetermined. White House officials say esident Obama's strategy will be to defeat al Qaeda in Pakistan, while downplaying the need to completely eliminate the Taliban in Afghanistan. (CBS News)

    Nobel Prize: Placing a Wager on Peace  Oct 10, 2009
    President Obama's Suprising Nobel Peace Prize Honor A Reflection of Optimism, Not Accomplishment. President Barack Obama speaks about winning the Nobel Peace Prize, Friday, O 00004000 ct. (CBS News)

    Eckerts seeks $975,000 in tax breaks  Oct 10, 2009
    Some of the farm s oldest structures are and have inefficient additions and leaky roofs, said Chris Eckert, part of the seventh generation to run the family-owned business. Chris Eckert said he d like to in order to finish before June and the busy peach, apple and pumpkin seasons next year. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)

    Businessman hopes to rezone property  Oct 10, 2009
    This district is for commercial uses of land and structures which blend smoothly into the character of adjoining residential areas, and to exclude activities that generate perceptible light or noise or attract traffic from outside the immediate neighborhood. C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL: The C-2 district is established to provide for both highway commercial and planned commercial shopping or service centers. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    New South 40 roof promotes sustainability  Oct 9, 2009
    There is still debate on exactly how much cost the South 40 House and other green structures will save. Were still pushing for good material selections, Malten said. (Washington University Student Life, MO)

    For Future Superconductors, A Little Bit Of Lithium May Do Hydrogen A Lot Of Good  Oct 9, 2009
    "They have described, through their theories and calculations, molecules that test our fundamental assumptions about atoms, molecules and structures. In doing so, they challenge the experimentalists to make what they have imagined in their minds a reality to be held in the hand.". The team members believe the information gleaned from the study suggests that one may combine large amounts of hydrogen with other elements. (Science Daily)

    Review: Sony strikes gold with 'Uncharted 2'  Oct 9, 2009
    Dilapidated downtown areas in Nepal feature crumbling structures where clouds of dust shoot up as rubble tumbles to the ground. Uncharted 2 is arguably the best looking game of this console cycle. (USA Today -- Tech)

    Nigeria: Fish Could Play Greater Role in Food Security  Oct 8, 2009
    The smell is coming from two structures behind the house, where fish is being smoked in two earthen kilns. In front of the main building fishing nets of varying sizes are spread over two long poles on which are spread fishing nets of varying sizes. (allAfrica.com)

    Hidden gems at Ulu Yam Lama  Oct 8, 2009
    Ulu Yam Lama is one of those towns as the new road that was built two years ago diverted traffic coming from the nearest township Rawang to Ulu Yam Bahru bypassing the small one-road settlement where most of the wooden home structures still remained. Ulu Yam Lama had long been an attraction for foodies as this was where the famous Lor Mee originated from. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Council votes to sell former nursery buildings9:52 am | (No comments posted.)  Oct 7, 2009
    Published: Tuesday, October 6, 2009 9:52 AM CDT The Watertown City Council on Monday approved selling the buildings and other structures acquired as part of purchasing the former Lakeland Nurseries n Centers property. The council on Sept. 21 authorized RSArchitects of Sioux Falls to proceed with designing the proposed public safety facility on the site just north of City Hall after the city purchased it for about 250,000 on Sept. 17. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    West African Seed Alliance to improve incomes of smallholder farmers  Oct 6, 2009
    Dr Ngongi noted that there was the need to institute structures to ensure that production of seeds met the required climate of the sub-region and "where irrigation is required, we work with the private sector to meet the production". He explained that farmers in the sub-region only cultivated about a hectare to three hectares, and did not use improved seeds of varieties of locally bred materials with the exception of cotton and cocoa. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    Nigeria: Ghana Picks Oando, Others for N150 Billion Gas Project  Oct 6, 2009
    The scope of the project includes the development of offshore and onshore high pressure gas transmission pipelines, Processing Facility, Liquefied Petroleum Gas and Condensate storage tanks, as well as other ancillary structures. The US$1 billion ultra-modern facility is planned to commence operations in the near future. (allAfrica.com)

    Electric rate request high but not unprecedented  Oct 6, 2009
    Officials caution against comparing the rates, since each utility provider structures its rates differently, increases rates at different times, obtains power from a different resource mix and serves a different type of customer base. Utility Monthly bill Cost per KwH. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Telomere Copy Protection: Nobel Goes To Scientists Who Solved How Chromosome Ends Work  Oct 6, 2009
    As early as the 1930s, Hermann Muller (Nobel Prize 1946) and Barbara McClintock (Nobel Prize 1983) had observed that the structures at the ends of the chromosomes, the so-called telomeres, seemed to prevent the chromosomes from attaching to each other. They suspected that the telomeres could have a protective role, but how they operate remained an enigma. (Science Daily)

    Microbiology: Free-for-all On The Leaf Surface  Oct 6, 2009
    The scientists then compared the structure of the fragments with known protein structures in international databases. This enables us to identify the proteins and get an indication of which proteins the bacteria need under the given environmental conditions , stresses the microbiologist from ETH Zurich. (Science Daily)

    Nobel in Medicine Goes to 3 Americans  Oct 6, 2009
    The trio solved the mystery of how chromosomes, the rod-like structures that carry DNA, protect themselves from degrading when cells divide. The Nobel citation said the laureates found the solution in the ends of the chromosomes - structures called telomeres that are often compared to the plastic tips at the end of shoe laces that keep those laces from unraveling. (CBS News)

    Giant size plant fossils discovered near Jodhpur  Oct 5, 2009
    Generally plant fossils contain carbon and have simple structures. Fossils which are non-carbonaceous or lacking carbon content are rare, according to the scientists. (India Times, India)

    Developing Fluency with ESL Student...  Oct 5, 2009
    As students practice what they have learned, they begin to internalize the vocabulary and sentence structures until it becomes automatic ... Teachers should provide sentence structures from different language levels ... Being able to listen attentively and provide feedback means they are focused on learning the sentence structures. (Suite101.com)

    Kekaha brush fire burns 15 acres  Oct 4, 2009
    No one was injured as of the time of the release, and no structures were threatened. Engine 7, Truck 7, Truck 6, Truck 5, and Rescue 3 fought the fire, with assistance from a battalion chief and personnel from the state Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife along with two water tenders and one pay-loader provided by private companies. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)

    BREAKING NEWS Brush fire burning in Kekaha  Oct 3, 2009
    No one has been injured and no structures have been threatened. Engine 7, Truck 7, Truck 6, Truck 5, and Rescue 3 are fighting the fire. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)

    Local preservation photo finalist in national contest  Oct 3, 2009
    In a mid-1970s state survey, 750-plus agricultural, altar and burial sites, and other intact structures were located and recorded. Today, just over 100 sites remain in this area, encroached on all sides by continuing commercial and residential development. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)

    Open Road Awaits As #10/8 Irish Visit West Virginia And...  Oct 2, 2009
    What's more, Alumni Stadium features an LED scoreboard (installed by industry leader Daktronics), enhanced lighting structures and top-of-the-line sod for the pitch (cultivated in Fort Morgan, Colo. at Graff's Turf Farms, which also has provided the turf for numerous facilities including Notre Dame Stadium, Wrigley Field, Busch Stadium and the new MLS grounds outside Denver and Salt Lake City). (Und.com)

    West building addition draws wide praise for LLC during grand opening  Oct 2, 2009
    Carolyn Brown Hodge of the governor s office said the West Building is one of the structures funded by the last round of capital project funding by the state for higher education in Illinois. That legislation was intended to replace temporary buildings that had stood for 30 years or more on some community college campuses. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    October 2009 Geology and GSA Today highlights  Oct 2, 2009
    From those turbulent structures, they infer changes in the interior the eruption column and the development of rising and collapsing regions within the eruption column. Stable isotope signals from brines in the Barents Sea: Implications for brine formation during the last glaciation Tine L. Rasmussen and Erik Thomsen, Dept. of Geology, University of Tromso, Dramsveien 201, N-9037 Tromso, Norway. (EurekAlert!)

    Work and home: Couples find convenience and economy by living in building where they work  Oct 2, 2009
    Vivienda Moderna is home to the Wendlandts and their business, Framework Design, where they create practically everything but cars: commercial structures, new homes, remodels, furniture, landscapes and graphics. Their building includes another commercial space that an independent furniture sales representative leases. (Fresno Bee -- Business)

    Fantasy camp for would-be Wrights  Oct 1, 2009
    The Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust is holding a "fantasy camp" next month for non-architects to design their own structures ... Attendees of the architecture fantasy camp design their structures in Frank Lloyd Wright's drafting studio. (AZCentral -- Home)

    Hnedak Bobo developing Discovery Park master plan  Oct 1, 2009
    It will also contain extensive botanic garden areas with log cabins and other historic structures. The park is expected to draw visitors from around the region to Union City. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)

    A backyard reborn in Brookline  Oct 1, 2009
    Where bits of grass once struggled and died under a dark canopy of trees, odd sculptures, bright whimsical paintings, and structures of painted pipes, springs and wheels now dot the small back lot ... An architect for nearly 50 years, Berliner built the structures out of discarded construction material, railroad ties and car parts. (Brookline TAB, MA)

    9 life lessons from the garden  Sep 30, 2009
    Chalquist says the garden teaches that some things need to go away; some old structures should decline. Many can become compost for new forms of growth. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)

    Visit environmental project at DSMS  Sep 30, 2009
    A produce warehouse donated the structures. Two former DSMS students, Manuel Gastelum and Gilberto Quinonez, helped their classmates make papercrete, a project that continues, Allen said. (Nogales International, AZ)

    Stimulus-funded university research addressing issues from climate change to cancer, creating jobs and training a new generation of scientists  Sep 30, 2009
    With a stimulus-funded grant from the National Science Foundation, a University of Minnesota, Duluth, engineering professor is exploring a new approach to monitoring the health of structures like bridges, roads, and buildings. Dr. Xun Yu is using carbon nanotubes embedded in concrete to detect cracking or mechanical stressin effect using the concrete itself as a monitor. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)

    How the 100th protein structure solved at Diamond impacts our understanding of how insects smell  Sep 30, 2009
    Professor Dave Stuart, Life Sciences Director at Diamond Light Source adds: "It is a milestone and it illustrates the fascinating range of structural biology being undertaken in the UK. Congratulations to the Rothamsted and Birkbeck groups; thanks to productive groups like these, there is currently an exponential growth in the number of structures solved at Diamond." ... Dr Jing-Jiang Zhou, adds: "So far, we know that odorant binding proteins [OBPs] within the organism pick up pheromones at... (EurekAlert!)

    Europes hiddengems  Sep 30, 2009
    When the fog rolls in, the structures sometimes appear to be floating in the air hence the name "Metora," derived from the Greek expression meaning "suspended in the air.". Searching for fems In order to come up with Europe's 10 best-hidden travel gems, we solicited nominations from travel professionals including Patrick Evans, spokesman for STA Travel, a travel agency that caters to students; George Hobica, founder of AirfareWatchdog. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Land Disposal of Coal Combustion Byproducts - Management as an Engineering Material (Part II)  Sep 30, 2009
    Rusch, K.A. "Development of CCB Fill Materials for Use as Mechanically Stabilized Marine Structures"; CBRC Project Number: CBRCM11; Subcontract No. 98-166-LSU; August 30, 2002. Science Applications International Corporation; "Technical Background Document on the Efficiency and Effectiveness of CKD Landfill Design Elements; EPA Contract 68-W4-0030, draft July 18, 1997 USDOE;" Clean Coal Technology - Coal Utilization By-Products'; Technical Report No. 24; August 2006. (Energy Pulse, CO)

    Zimbabwe: Veld Fires Stoke Food Production Fears  Sep 30, 2009
    "The patterns of ownership that resulted from the fast-track land reform programme make it easy for fires to spread - plots have been carved up to accommodate several farmers on a single plot, and the new occupants no longer prioritize putting up structures that guard against fire outbreaks.". In the first quarter of 2009, nearly seven million Zimbabweans were relying on emergency food aid, but this number is expected to decrease to around 2. (allAfrica.com)

    2140 Jefferson St., San Francisco  Sep 30, 2009
    Originally two homes, the 1940 structures were combined to create one residence. A rooftop penthouse and large deck not only overlook the park but also provide views of the Golden Gate Bridge. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)

    Who do you think you are?  Sep 26, 2009
    For commercial, mixed use and multi-family structures, only natural materials typically found in the vicinity may be used for new buildings, additions or alterations. Vinyl siding is prohibited. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)

    Swimming Robot Makes Waves At Bath  Sep 26, 2009
    25, 2009) Researchers at the University of Bath have used nature for inspiration in designing a new type of swimming robot which could bring a breakthrough in submersible technology. Conventional submarine robots are powered by propellers that are heavy, inefficient and can get tangled in weeds. (Science Daily)

    Grant money flowing to UGA  Sep 26, 2009
    Researchers have gotten millions of dollars in federal grants to study the genetic structures of plants that might be used as fuel sources to ease the country's dependence on foreign oil. UGA scientists also are trying to breed varieties of plants such as switchgrass and algae to be better sources of so-called biofuel, he said. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Two-alarm fire chars downtown restaurant  Sep 25, 2009
    Otherwise, the fires waft embers into the air which then ignite more structures. Possibly even large parts of the city. (Palo Alto Online, CA)

    Forest Hills church gets landmark nod  Sep 25, 2009
    Friday September 25, 2009. The Church in the Gardens was nominated for landmark status in the state and national Register of Historic Places. (Queens Chronicle, NY)

    TOMORROW'S NEWS Shoreline, TVR bills deferred  Sep 23, 2009
    Draft Bill No. 2319 would waive the requirement to certify the shoreline for some minor structures and activities such as lifeguard towers or an Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant wheelchair ramp. For the full story, see Wednesday s print edition of The Garden Island. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)

    First global scientific conference supporting UN efforts to curb desertification opens in Argentina  Sep 23, 2009
    A similar combination of water-harvesting and groundwater-recharging structures, together with planting of hardy trees, has proved effective for recuperating degraded community land in several watersheds of eastern Rajasthan State, India. Increased availability of surface and groundwater has enabled farmers to increase the productivity, profitability and diversity of crop production, leading to a 28 percent increase in per capita income. (EurekAlert!)

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