Conference examines role of biotechnology in South Dakota's economySeptember 17th, 2009 Education linked to biotechnology expansionSIOUX FALLS, S.D. — South Dakota must overcome what university president James Abbott characterized as an inferiority complex if it's to produce college graduates who can grow a biotechnology industry that's already taken root.
New home sought for Yellowstone bison languishing in quarantine since 2005September 10th, 2009 Home sought for bison languishing in quarantineBOZEMAN, Mont. — Wildlife officials on Thursday will decide the fate of a small herd of wild bison that have languished in a government-run quarantine in a Montana compound since they were spared from slaughter four years ago.
Austen Arnaud throws for 227 yards, 2 TDs as Iowa St. beats North Dakota St. 34-17September 3rd, 2009 Iowa St. beats N. Dakota St. 34-17AMES, Iowa — Austen Arnaud threw for 227 yards and two touchdowns, both to Marquis Hamilton, and Iowa State beat North Dakota State 34-17 Thursday night to make coach Paul Rhoads a winner in his debut. Alexander Robinson added 83 yards rushing and a touchdown for the Cyclones (1-0), who snapped a 10-game losing streak.
Capri says no big stink, Blue Grotto reopens after tests find no pollutants in famed watersAugust 27th, 2009 Capri: Big stink about nothingROME — Officials in the Italian resort of Capri say a ban has been lifted on the island's Blue Grotto and that tourists can resume exploring its famed waters. Capri environment commissioner Alessandro Esposito says tests of the Mediterranean cave's sparkling blue waters found they are fine.
Grenade-shaped cologne stops rush-hour traffic in BrazilAugust 27th, 2009 Grenade-shaped cologne raises stink in BrazilSAO PAULO — Talk about making a stink. A grenade-shaped bottle left under a busy bridge closed a major thoroughfare and brought police to investigate — only to discover that it contained French cologne.
Revelers in Spanish town hurl tons of tomatoes in annual food fightAugust 26th, 2009 Revelers paint Spanish town red in tomato fightBUNOL, Spain — Tens of thousands of revelers pelted each other with tons of ripe tomatoes in a good-natured battle that filled the streets of a Spanish town with rivers of red pulp. Bunol's town hall estimated more than 40,000 people, some from as far away as Japan and Australia, took up arms Wednesday with 100 tons of tomatoes in the yearly food fight known as the "Tomatina," now in its 64th year.
Argentine police discover another 4 tons of ephedrine bound for Mexico, USAugust 25th, 2009 Argentine police discover 4 tons of ephedrineBUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Federal police on Monday uncovered four tons (4,200 kilograms) of ephedrine in oil drums and boxes to be sent to Mexico and the United States. The lead investigator called it the largest illegal shipment of the methamphetamine precursor ever seized in Argentina, worth millions.
Stink in Chandigarh, courtesy waste management plantAugust 20th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - A multi-million rupee solid waste management plant has literally raised a stink in Chandigarh, one of the greenest cities in the country, prompting numerous complaints from residents. A foul smell emanates from residential areas within an eight-kilometre radius of the municipal corporation plant located in Dadu Majra in Sector 25 (west).
Montana restaurant offering 'Barack Obama Burger' to honor president's visit FridayAugust 13th, 2009 Mont. restaurant has beef for Obama, not with himBOZEMAN, Mont. — A Bozeman, Mont., restaurant is saluting the president's fondness for cheeseburgers by offering a "Barack Obama Burger" Friday to honor his visit to the area.
Spokane police arrest man they contend led an organized ring of grocery store meat thievesJune 26th, 2009 Spokane cops arrest alleged meat thief ringleaderSPOKANE, Wash. — Police have arrested a man they contend led an organized ring of thieves who stole meat from area grocery stories.
Stink from office refrigerator leaves 28 illMay 14th, 2009 SAN FRANCISCO - Someone's forgotten lunch did more than just cause an unsightly, smelly mess in one office refrigerator. The smell of rotten food during a clean-out in an office kitchen in California was so strong it caused the evacuation of a building, sickened 28 people and prompted a call to the local hazardous material unit, the San Jose Mercury News reported Wednesday.
Thursdays are veggie days, Belgian town tells citizensMay 13th, 2009 GHENT - Two thousand years after the earliest Christians gave up eating meat on Friday as a penance, the Belgian town of Ghent went one better by urging its citizens to turn completely vegetarian on Thursdays. 'No meat on the table one day a week is good for the climate, your health and your taste buds,' the City Council told citizens on its website, www.gent.be.
Kalamazoo official says 'rotten broccoli' smell is coming from sewer systemMay 6th, 2009 Kalamazoo links broccoli smell to sewer systemKALAMAZOO, Mich. — An official said he's found a source of the city's long-running mystery stink.
Army to undertake environmental expedition to LakshadweepMarch 20th, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - Soldiers of the Indian Army will start a six-week programme in Lakshadweep Sunday to spread awareness about the dangers posed to the ecology of the islands. 'This is being held for providing adventure to the men of the elite Bison Division, who would also be addressing a major environmental concern, the endangered coral reefs in the area,' a statement said Friday.
Autonomous society for meat, poultry processing clearedDecember 25th, 2008 NEW DELHI - The cabinet Friday sanctioned Rs.146.4 million (Rs.14.64 crore) for setting up an autonomous society over a period of three years to upgrade the meat and poultry processing industry. Headquartered in Delhi, the proposed Meat and Poultry Processing Board will initially be supported by the government, and subsequently managed by the industry.
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