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CAMBRIDGE, Md., March 20 (UPI) -- Oil from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster entered the food chain in the Gulf of Mexico through zooplankton, the tiniest of organisms, researchers say. See the original post here: Oil from gulf disaster found in food chain

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Commercial beekeepers and environmental organizations filed a petition Wednesday, asking federal regulators to suspend use of a pesticide they say harms honeybees. More: Beekeepers ask EPA to ban pesticide, protect bees

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World leaders must recognise that agricultural growth in Africa is still too fragile and needs to become more resilient if the continent is to work towards improving the livelihoods of millions, according to a new report (pdf). See the original post here: Expert report sets out new agricultural resilience strategy for African countries

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Women On Target Unveils New “Couples” Hunt Go here to read the rest: Women On Target Unveils New “Couples” Hunt

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March 19, 2012 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Lisa Murkowski today introduced major bipartisan legislation, the Fairness in Disclosure of Evidence Act, designed to create a nationwide standard for disclosure of exculpatory evidence to defendants in federal ... Continued here: U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski: “Justice Should Be Blind, Not Blindly Ignored” – Senator Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Enforce Ethical...

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Alaska Dispatch – Amanda Coyne – Mar 19, 2012 Less than two years after the death of former Alaska U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens in a Western Alaska plane crash came the report he longed to see ... Read the original: Alaska’s Murkowski proposes US Department of Justice reform to address discovery violations by prosecutors

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Bad checks can be a huge hassle for small businesses, and not just because of lost revenue. Getting even with the customer who wronged you can cost precious time and money -- and perhaps even affect your other customer relationships. Bad checks generally fall into one of several categories: Insufficient funds, a closed account, stopped payment, or forgery....

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The Sacramento Bee – March 19, 2012 California Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye called on state lawmakers this afternoon to improve funding for the state court system, warning courtroom closures and other impacts imperil justice. After four years ... Read more here: California chief justice appeals to lawmakers for court funding

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A tree well is the hole or depression that forms around the base of a tree. Evergreen trees (fir, hemlock, etc) can have large, deep tree wells that form when low hanging branches prohibit snow ... More here: Ever heard of this one? Knowing this could save a life – Tree Well and Deep Snow Safety

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A single forest corridor links two of Nepal's great wildlife areas: Chitwan National Park and the Mahabharat mountain range, also known as the "little Himalayas." See the original post: Wildlife corridor key to conserving tigers, rhinos in Nepal