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BY MATT FOUNTAIN - New Times – September 14, 2011 In 1925, the landmark Scopes “Monkey” trial turned a small Tennessee hamlet upside down in a battle between the theories of creation and evolution. Not wholly unlike that highly publicized trial, which would alter the court of public opinion over evolution, a recent trial concluded in San Luis Obispo...

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BY CATHERINE BOWEN / THE REPORTER - Posted: 09/16/2011 07:39:42 AM PDT With many counties left scrambling to ready themselves for the implementation of an Assembly bill that will send hundreds of prison inmates into California communities, Solano County was commended Thursday for its trailblazing stance to meet these changes head-on. When the topic of reentry facilities came up...

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On August 2, 2011, San Francisco Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi (who represents District 5) introduced an ordinance that would amend two existing sections of the San Francisco Police Code by adding "findings" to those two San Francisco ordinances, one requiring a handgun to be kept in a locked container or disabled with a trigger lock, and the other prohibiting...

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"Giving Something Back" See original here: "Giving Something Back"

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National conservation and biodiversity strategies are vital in finding out ways and means to protect Pakistan's indigenous wealth of genetic resources. Read the original post: Consultation: 'Conservation, biodiversity strategies vital to protect genetic resources'

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KUCHING: Conservation and management of naturally occurring insect pollinators are important for sustaining agricultural productivity in the long run, says Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu. Go here to read the rest: Value of busy pollinators immeasurable - Jabu

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First GMO fully developed in Brazil will benefit family farmers, reducing damage caused by pest that comes to destroy 85% of conventional bean crops More here: Approval of Brazilian Transgenic Beans Has Social Importance, Says ANBio

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If you don't believe in climate change, I suggest a visit to Africa. Read more: Small Business Strategies: Climate change affects us all

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Dams have been designed for river flows that will soon no longer apply, according to new research See the original post: World's Dams Unprepared for Climate Change Conditions

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UK waters may become more productive fishing grounds as climate change brings new species in from the south, according to researchers. Read the original here: Climate change boon to UK seafood