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    Apr

This Earth Day, let’s focus on people

Environmentalists go on about the loss of endangered species and degraded coral reefs. But we barely mention people - nature's biggest beneficiaries. ?This Earth Day, let's put human well-being at the center of things, and make explicit the value of nature to our everyday lives. See the original post here: This Earth Day, let's focus on people

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    Apr

Rare UK butterflies ‘bounce back’

Record-breaking temperatures and dry weather in spring last year led to an increase in the numbers of many species of rare butterfly, a study suggests. See the original post: Rare UK butterflies 'bounce back'

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    Apr

‘Huge’ water resource exists under Africa

Scientists say the notoriously dry continent of Africa is sitting on a vast reservoir of groundwater. The rest is here: 'Huge' water resource exists under Africa

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    Apr

Endangered eagle hatched in Philippines

DAVAO CITY, Philippines, April 19 (UPI) -- A Pinsker's Hawk-Eagle chick hatched at a wildlife center in the Philippines is the first example of the species to be born in captivity, conservationists say. Read the original: Endangered eagle hatched in Philippines

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    Apr

Fight to Save Javan Rhino from Extinction is on Track, Say Experts

Plan to increase numbers of highly endangered species from 50 to 75 over five years Here is the original post: Fight to Save Javan Rhino from Extinction is on Track, Say Experts

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  • 19
    Apr

Brinker Ruling Issued by California Supreme Court; Employers Only Required to Provide Breaks, Not Ensure They Are Taken

The California Supreme Court finally issued its long-awaited ruling on the Brinker Restaurant Corp. v. Superior Court case regarding the duty of employers to provide meal periods to employees.  At the Court of Appeal level, the Brinker decision held favorably for employers that employers only had a duty to make meal periods available to employees, and that employers...

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  • 19
    Apr

Business Start-Up Lessons From a Nude Maid Service

You know times are tough when even maids have to get naked for business. But start-ups can learn some valuable lessons from this nude maid service in Lubbock, Texas. Sometimes to make a successful business, all that's required is adding a twist to a common service. But you have to be careful how far you take that twist....

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  • 19
    Apr

From gang member to pastry chef, he finds sweet salvation

By Chris Macias – Wednesday, Apr. 18, 2012 Learning to make pastries may have saved Martinez’s life, or at least spared him a stretch in the state penitentiary. In 2005, facing three felony charges, Martinez promised ... Read the original: From gang member to pastry chef, he finds sweet salvation

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    Apr

California – Man who plunged car into bay acquitted of reckless driving charges

Bay City News Service – 04/18/2012 SAN FRANCISCO — A man who drove his SUV into the Bay in San Francisco’s Marina District last month with three teenage passengers inside was acquitted of reckless driving and ... Original post: California – Man who plunged car into bay acquitted of reckless driving charges

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    Apr

NRA President David Keene Wraps-Up the 2012 Annual Meetings and Exhibits on NRA News

NRA President David Keene Wraps-Up the 2012 Annual Meetings and Exhibits on NRA News Continue reading here: NRA President David Keene Wraps-Up the 2012 Annual Meetings and Exhibits on NRA News

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