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USDA Awards Research Grants for Reducing Livestock Losses to Insects and Diseases
Apr 28, 2015The US Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has announced three grants to improve food security by reducing livestock losses to insects and diseases. The $3m grants have been awarded to researchers ...
Tags: Food Security, NIFA
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GW Plastics Vermont-Based Manufacturing Company Works to Boost Local Economy
Nov 24, 2014GW Plastics Vermont-based manufacturing company works to boost local economy and introduce students to world of manufacturing BETHEL, VT. (September 1, 2014) – GW Plastics is pleased to announce the graduation of their first summer ...
Tags: Internship Class, GW Plastics, Health
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Potential Breakthrough Drug Might Come From Big Tobacco
Aug 1, 2014Big Tobacco, almost unbelievably, is lending a hand in the creation of a potential breakthrough drug, a new class of drugs that could dull grave psychiatric disorders, improve attention of ADHD afflicted children, repel Alzheimer's onset, ...
Tags: Agriculture, Tobacco, Ecigarette
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Caffeine Is The Most Widely Used Drug
Feb 7, 2014Caffeine is the most widely used drug, but little is known about helping those who depend on it -- or who cannot give it up, U.S. researchers say. Study co-authors Laura Juliano of American University, Steven Meredith and Roland ...
Tags: negative effects, Caffeine, health
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Hubbardton Forge Proudly Celebrates 40-Year of Designing and Handcrafting Lighting in 2014
Jan 21, 2014Wednesday, January 15, 2014: Hubbardton Forge proudly celebrates 40 years of designing and handcrafting lighting in 2014, and in commemoration of the company’s history will introduce a Maker’s Mark at the Dallas International ...
Tags: Hubbardton, Dallas Market, Lineage Capital, University of Vermont
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EPA Awards Almost Half a Million in Funding to Three Universities for Projects
Jan 10, 2014EPA Awards Almost Half a Million in Funding to Three Universities for Projects to Reduce Pesticide Risk Including Risks to Bees Louisiana State, Penn State and University of Vermont at the forefront of groundbreaking technology ...
Tags: EPA, Risks to Bees
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When It Comes to Treating Depression,Newer Antidepressants Carrys Same Risk for Suicidal
Jan 7, 2014When it comes to treating depression in children, newer antidepressants all seem to carry about the same risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors, a new study shows. Previous studies, including a review from the U.S. Food and Drug ...
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Cancer Patients Are More Likely to Retire Early and Less Likely to Get Paid Disability
Dec 25, 2013Cancer patients in rural areas are more likely than those in cities to retire early and less likely to get paid disability while undergoing treatment, a new study finds. The findings indicate that rural cancer patients are more likely to ...
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Until Now, Evidence That The Mediterranean Diet Reduced The Risk of Heart Disease Was Weak
Nov 14, 2013About 30 percent of heart attacks, strokes and deaths from heart disease can be prevented in people at high risk if they switch to a Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil, nuts, beans, fish, fruits ...
Tags: mediterranean, diet, health, heart disease
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David's Bridal Announced The Appointment of Pamela B. Wallack as Chief Executive Officer
May 13, 2013David's Bridal, Inc., the leading specialty retailer of bridal gown and wedding-related apparel and accessories in the United States, announced the appointment of Pamela B. Wallack as Chief Executive Officer, effective May 28, 2013. Ms. ...
Tags: Apparel, Bridal apparel
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A Growing Number of Colleges and Universities Offer Sustainability-Related Curriculum
Dec 17, 2012As the sustainability trend continues and more companies turn to employees who are specifically trained in eco-friendly production, a growing number of colleges and universities are offering sustainability-related curriculum. In fact, more ...
Tags: Packaging, sustainability-related curriculum, Sustainable Innovation
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Stamford 2012 Professional Development Programme Running Alongside PLASA Focus:Stamford
Dec 11, 2012USA-Free registration is now open for the PLASA Focus:Stamford 2012 Professional Development Programme,a two-day programme of free educational seminars and workshops,running alongside PLASA Focus:Stamford,on 12-13 November 2012. The ...
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Total Amount Can Exceed Safe Human Exposure Levels
Jul 7, 2011If broken and not removed, a compact fluorescent light bulb can release enough mercury vapor to exceed safe limits, a research team has found. The bulbs continuously release mercury vapor into the air for weeks or months, they say. And if a ...
Tags: Market View, cfl
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A Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb Can Release Enough Mercury Vapor to Exceed Safe Limits
Jul 7, 2011If broken and not removed, a compact fluorescent light bulb can release enough mercury vapor to exceed safe limits, a research team has found. The bulbs continuously release mercury vapor into the air for weeks or months, they say. And ...
Tags: cfl