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When Genetics And Geology Meet In Patagonia
Halifax, Canada (SPX) Apr 10, 2008When Charles Darwin first set foot on Patagonia, he was a fresh-faced 22-year old yet to finesse his revolutionary theory of evolution by natural selection. But traveling around the tip of South America aboard the HMS Beagle-part of an epic, five-year scientific expedition-the young naturalist had his eyes opened to the immense diversity of species and landscapes. Now, almost two centuries ... more US naval leaders seeking to expand African sea police 
Dakar (AFP) April 10, 2008Western and African naval leaders have laid plans to expand a multi-national programme to protect and police Africa's coast and maritime resources, during a symposium held in Senegal's capital Dakar. "We are trying to get more European allies involved in the Africa Partnership Station (APS), in its staff, by providing ships or training teams. We want to internationalise this initiative," ... more Scientists unveil conservation roadmap for Madagascar 
Washington (AFP) April 10, 2008A vast study of the plants and animals unique to Madagascar was published Thursday in a bid to protect thousands of rare species found only on the large African island. The island is home to two percent of the Earth's total biodiversity, and only in Madagascar can you find wild lemurs, as well as several species of butterflies, frogs, geckos and ants. Half of the world's chameleon species ... more Uganda rebels to sign historic peace deal 
Ri-Kwangba, Sudan (AFP) April 10, 2008Uganda's top rebel leader Joseph Kony was to sign an historic peace deal on Thursday to end one of Africa's longest conflicts which has left tens of thousands dead. The Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) chief was due in the southern Sudan jungle town of Ri-Kwangba to initial an agreement which is to be signed by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Sunday. "They (the LRA) told me he would be ... more Joseph Kony: Uganda's mysterious rebel leader 
Kampala (AFP) April 10, 2008Joseph Kony, Uganda's elusive rebel leader who is expected to sign a final peace deal Friday, is a former altar boy who turned into one of Africa's most brutal commanders. The Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) chief has waged a 20-year war against the government, demanding the country be ruled according to the biblical 10 commandments. The man with a rumoured 60 wives has sown terror in north ... more |
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Gilbert AZ (SPX) Apr 10, 2008General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems has announced the completion of satellite integration and environmental testing for GeoEye's next-generation earth imaging satellite, GeoEye-1. General Dynamics is the prime contractor and integrator of the spacecraft and telescope for GeoEye. GeoEye-1 will remain at the General Dynamics space systems facility until it is shipped to Vandenberg Air ... more Taiwan's incoming VP readies for possible Hu meeting 
Taipei (AFP) April 10, 2008Taiwan's vice president-elect flies to China on Friday for a forum that may include talks with Chinese President Hu Jintao, in what would be the highest-level contact ever between Beijing and Taipei. Any meeting between Vincent Siew and Hu would likely help smooth political tensions that have hamstrung relations despite the ever closer economic links tying the island to China, analysts say. ... more China revises up 2007 economic growth to 11.9 percent: govt 
Beijing (AFP) April 10, 2008China on Thursday revised up its economic growth figure for last year to 11.9 percent from 11.4 percent, putting it closer to overtaking Germany as having the world's third biggest economy. Based on the new calculations, China's economy was last year worth 25.0 trillion yuan, the National Bureau of Statistics said, or about 3.6 trillion dollars (about 2.27 trillion euros) based on current ... more Brown calls for action over global inflation crisis 
London (AFP) April 10, 2008British Prime Minister Gordon Brown called Thursday for action by the world's main industrialised powers over soaring inflation that has sparked food riots around the globe. In a letter to Japan's Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, Brown called for the issue to be made a priority at this July's summit of the Group of Eight, the world's richest nations. Japan will chair the G8 summit in Hokkaido in ... more China's foreign direct investment up 39.6 percent in March: govt 
Beijing (AFP) April 10, 2008Foreign direct investment into China continued to rise in March, up 39.6 percent from a year ago to 9.3 billion dollars, the government said Thursday. In the first three months of the year, foreign enterprises invested 27.4 billion dollars in China, jumping 61.3 percent from the same period in 2007, the commerce ministry said in a statement on its website. The sharp growth this year has ... more |
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London (AFP) April 10, 2008British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has written to his Japanese counterpart asking for the impact of biofuel-production on food prices to be discussed at the Group of Eight rich nations summit in July, The Guardian reported Thursday. "There is a growing consensus that we need urgently to examine the impact on food prices of different kinds and production methods of biofuels, and ensure that ... more The Palazzo Las Vegas Named Largest Green Building In The World 
Las Vegas NV (SPX) Apr 10, 2008The Palazzo Las Vegas announced that the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) made its "green" status official with the presentation of a Silver LEED Certificate (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) at an award ceremony held today. Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons and David E. Rodgers, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency at the U.S. Department of Energy were also on-hand to ... more Sasol Synthetic Fuel Wins Approval For Commercial Aviation Use 
Johannesburg, South Africa (SPX) Apr 10, 2008Sasol has announced that it has become the first company worldwide to receive international approval for its 100% synthetic jet fuel produced by its proprietary Coal to Liquids (CTL) process. Sanctioned by global aviation fuel specification authorities Sasol CTL will be the first fully synthetic fuel to be approved for use in commercial airliners. This marks a significant development in ... more Cow Stomach Holds Key To Turning Corn Into Biofuel 
East Lansing MI (SPX) Apr 10, 2008An enzyme from a microbe that lives inside a cow's stomach is the key to turning corn plants into fuel, according to Michigan State University scientists. The enzyme that allows a cow to digest grasses and other plant fibers can be used to turn other plant fibers into simple sugars. These simple sugars can be used to produce ethanol to power cars and trucks. MSU scientists have discovered ... more Analysis: Companies race for nuclear plant 
The United States may soon see a resurgence in nuclear power--if the government approves any of the applications for new power plants currently piling up in record numbers. As of this month, nine different businesses have requested permission to build a total of 15 nuclear reactors from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, which oversees U.S. nuclear power plant operation and licensing. ... more
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