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New, Rare And Threatened Species Discovered In Ghana
Scientists exploring one of the largest remaining blocks of tropical forest in Western Africa discovered significant populations of new, rare and threatened species underscoring the area's high biological diversity and value. The discoveries include a critically endangered frog species, an unusually high 22 species of large mammals and six species of primates including two species of global conservation concern. Patients Who Recover From Hepatitis C Have Lower Risk Of Reinfection
A new study found that individuals who had tested positive for hepatitis C (HCV) but later tested negative for the virus were significantly less likely to become infected again compared to those who had never been infected, even though they had the same exposure risks. FAA Order 7400.2E: Procedures for Handling Airspace Matters
This document outlines the regulations pertaining to airspace as defined by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). It provides details about the different classes of airspace, special use airspace categories (such as prohibited, restricted, military operations areas, and national security areas), and related topics. Acronyms are included in Part I, Chapter 1 of this document. Tiny Radioactive Spheres Effectively Treat Cancer That Has Spread To T
Placing tiny radioactive spheres directly into the liver through its blood supply halted growth of tumors that had spread to the organ in 71 percent of patients tested in a small clinical trial, researchers report. Gannett to Crowdsource News
The publisher of USA Today and 90 other newspapers embarks on an ambitious plan to reinvent how news is investigated and reported -- using the public as participant. By Jeff Howe. Emergency Preparedness and Individuals With Disabilities
This website "contains basic information on emergency preparedness, transportation accessibility, and evacuation methods for certain modes of transportation, such as transit and rail systems ... for individuals with disabilities, their family members, and care givers."Provides links to related resources, information about relevant legal obligations, and descriptions of specific types of planned and natural disasters. From the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). Homeowners Left Vulnerable To Leafcutter Ant Excavations
And you thought fire ants were bad. Fireants are cruel pests, but at least they can be controlled and don't pose a risk to your home. Leafcutter ants, however, can be a huge pain when it comes to your house's landscape and foundation. HonoréDaumier Lithographs
"HonoréDaumier (1808-1879) was a French lithographer, painter, and sculptor who gained widespread fame for his social and political commentary on the monarchy, politicians, and the middle class."The site features a Daumier timeline, a slide show of Daumier lithographs, a link to a database with images of thousands of Daumier lithographs, and a bibliography. From Brandeis University Libraries, which holds one of the major collections in the United States of the works of Daumier. [Funny] A referee has sent himself off in an English amateur league ma
Andy Wain had to abandon the Sunday league match between Peterborough North End and a Royal Mail side in the 63rd minute after throwing down his whistle and marching up to confront North End's keeper. Prehistoric Reptiles From Russia Possessed The First Modern Ears
Paleobiologists report that these fossil animals, found in deposits of Permian age near the Mezen River in central Russia, possessed all the anatomical features typical of a vertebrate with a surprisingly modern ear.
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