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Scientists are about to make publicly available all the data they have so far on the genetic blueprint of medicinal plants and what beneficial properties are encoded by the genes identified Continued here: New light on medicinal benefits of plants

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ScienceDaily (Dec. 13, 2011) - A team of WCS conservationists has reported that a young male elephant seal tracked for the past year swam an astonishing 18,000 miles -- the equivalent of New York to Sydney, Australia -- and back again. Continue reading here: Elephant Seal Travels 18,000 Miles

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8,532 acres of redwood forest and wildlife habitat in the Santa Cruz mountains will be protected after a coalition of San Francisco Bay Area conservation groups bought the land - the largest private landholding in in Santa Cruz County - for $30 million from building materials giant CEMEX, reports the San Jose Mercury News. Continue reading here: Large...

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If you are looking to plan a bird-watching holiday, Sierra Leone might not be the first destination that jumps to mind. But that could change soon, if the government of this small West African nation gets its way. Original post: From war to peace: Sierra Leone eyes bird-watching money

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"Smokejumper" -- Coming Soon on NRA Life of Duty Go here to see the original: "Smokejumper" -- Coming Soon on NRA Life of Duty

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San Francisco's minimum wage will top out at $10.24 come January 1st -- the highest in the nation. Compare that with the $7.25 federal minimum and the statewide $8.00 an hour. States are legally allowed to exceed the federal level, but in some jurisdictions, cities and counties are free to go even higher. San Francisco isn't the only...

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Where is the best place to start your business? Business regulations, costs, and the labor pool are all factors that need to be considered before a company puts down its roots. Look no further, as Forbes has released its annual list of the best states for businesses and careers . Are you wondering where your state ranks? Here...

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The fight over the shale gas boom, which pits towns and cities against energy companies and states eager for growth, has raised a fundamental question about the role of local government. See the original post here: Towns Fighting to Stand Ground Against Gas Drillers

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By Sara Seyydin – Auburn Journal Staff Writer The City approved the first steps to get its share of a $3.9 million fund to pay for an officer to monitor an influx of parolees, Monday night. The ... See original here: California – Auburn City Council backs police in AB 109 fund distribution – Funding plan submitted by...