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Expo shows illegal pet trade rampant in Indonesia
(AP)
AP - The most threatened tortoise in the world is being sold openly at a plant and animal exposition in the heart of Indonesia's capital, highlighting concerns about the rampant — and growing — illegal pet trade.
Judge: FWS plan excluded possible lynx habitat
(AP)
AP - A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service arbitrarily excluded "critical habitat" that could be occupied by the elusive Canada lynx.
Scientists say global warming is continuing
(AP)
AP - Scientists from around the world are providing even more evidence of global warming, one day after President Barack Obama renewed his call for climate legislation.
Monkeys Go Bananas Over Flying Squirrels
(LiveScience.com)
LiveScience.com - Researchers have observed small monkeys called Japanese macaques
going bananas at the sight of a flying squirrel.
Everglades, Madagascar rain forest on UNESCO list
(AP)
AP - The United Nations has added Florida's Everglades National Park and rain forests in Madagascar to its list of World Heritage sites in danger.
BP to try well kill Tuesday
(Reuters)
Reuters - BP Plc said on Friday it could seal its ruptured Gulf of Mexico oil well by next week as U.S. lawmakers prepared to vote on reforms that would put tougher restrictions on offshore drilling.
Mars Rover Spirit May Not Survive Martian Winter
(SPACE.com)
SPACE.com - NASA's
beleaguered Mars rover Spirit, which has been hibernating on the surface of
Mars since March, is facing its toughest challenge yet – the harsh conditions
of the Martian winter. And the rover may lose.
EU clears six types of GM maize for animal feed
(AFP)
AFP - European regulators authorised on Wednesday the import of six types of genetically-modified maize for use in animal feed after governments were deadlocked over whether to ban or approve them.
Plankton, base of ocean food web, in big decline
(AP)
AP - Despite their tiny size, plant plankton found in the world's oceans are crucial to much of life on Earth. They are the foundation of the bountiful marine food web, produce half the world's oxygen and suck up harmful carbon dioxide.
NYC looks to stop spreading bedbug infestations
(AP)
AP - One of every 15 New Yorkers battled bedbugs last year, officials said Wednesday as they announced a plan to fight the spreading infestation, including a public-awareness campaign and a top entomologist to head the effort.
Clawed Dinosaur Caught in the Act of Digging for Prey
(LiveScience.com)
LiveScience.com - A clawed, predatory dinosaur may have been caught in the act
of digging for mammalian prey, scientists now reveal.
Gulf Coast states push for offshore oil revenues
(Reuters)
Reuters - BP massive oil spill has given Gulf Coast lawmakers leverage to push for a larger share of the billions of dollars in royalties that oil companies pay to drill in U.S. waters.
The nation's weather
(AP)
AP - Scattered storms were forecast to continue moving through the Central U.S., following a low pressure system in the Northern Plains on Friday.
Hunt for Life's Building Blocks in Space Gets NASA Boost
(SPACE.com)
SPACE.com - NASA has
issued a new grant that bolsters research into the cosmic building blocks of
life by funding observations of young solar systems throughout the universe,
including our own.
Genes Influence Your Response to Others' Drinking Habits
(LiveScience.com)
LiveScience.com - Your genes may determine how likely you are to imitate the drinking
habits of others, new research suggests.
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Evolution Benefits of Avon Acquired By Genstar Capital
Evolution Benefits Inc., an Avon maker of benefits cards used for paying out-of-pocket health insurance expenses, has been bought by San Francisco-based private equity firm Genstar Capital LLC.
CRM's Evolution to Be Showcased at NY Event
The continuing evolution of CRM (customer relationship management) will be the focus of a conference next week in New York. New York City - Business - New York - Marketing - Customer Service
Evolution BenefitsTM Announces Its Acquisition by Genstar Capital
AVON, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Evolution Benefits, Inc. announced today that it has been acquired by Genstar Capital, LLC, a private equity firm based in San Francisco. Financial terms were not disclosed. Headquartered in Avon, CT, Evolution Benefits (EB) is a leading provider of innovative benefit card payment services for healthcare and employee benefits accounts, serving approximately 3.5 ...
Evolution of the Neck Gave Brain a Leg up
Whats in a neck? Well, its a good place to hang a pendant or a tie. Or to rest your head. Now scientists say that by separating our heads from our bodies, the neck gave our brains a leg up in evolution. Their findings appear in the online journal Nature Communications . [Leung-Hang Ma et al., http://bit.ly/97gY9B ] Not all animals have necks. A fish's head is pretty ...
Review: Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 for iPhone
Konami's beautiful Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 is not an iPhone soccer game...it's a soccer game that happens to run on the iPhone.
No one 'observed' evolution
Re: "Evolution is not just a nice idea; it is based on evidence," the Now letters, September 30. I have always understood that true science, good science, is based on observable evidence. I don't think Mr. Payne could find much objection in that statement.
Tata Sons chief releases book"The Evolution of Corp Brand
Mumbai, Jul 30 : Tata Sons Chairman Mr Ratan Tata Tata today released a book ''The Evolution of a Corporate Brand'' and gave the first copy to Tata group Historian Mr R M Lala.
Genstar Capital Announces Acquisition of Evolution Benefits(TM)
SAN FRANCISCO, July 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Genstar Capital, LLC announced today that it has acquired Evolution Benefits, Inc., a healthcare payments technology company. Financial terms were not disclosed. Headquartered in Avon, CT, Evolution Benefits (EB) is a leading provider of innovative benefit card payment services for healthcare and employee benefits accounts, serving approximately 3.5 million ...
Clue to evolution found in New Brunswick
FREDERICTON - An accidental discovery along the eroding Bay of Fundy shoreline in New Brunswick is giving scientists insight into the evolution of life on earth.
Tron Evolution: Battle Grid Screens
Tron Evolution: Battle Grids (Wii) Shots from the Wii version.
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