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31

Organic farming uses less energy for same yields

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[From The future is Green]
Organic farming uses less energy for same yields
Organic farming produces the same yields of corn and soybeans as does conventional farming, but uses 30 percent less energy, less water and no pesticides, a review of a 22-year farming trial study concludes.
David Pimentel, a Cornell University professor of ecology and agriculture is [...]

Jul

31

Moderation in the Pursuit of Victory

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[From New York Times]
Moderation in the Pursuit of Victory
By NICHOLAS CONFESSORE
“I AM pro-life,” Bill Frist, the Senate Republican leader, announced last week, elucidating his decision to buck President Bush and support expanded federal financing for embryonic stem cell research. “I also believe,” he added a bit later, “that embryonic stem cell research should be encouraged [...]

Jul

31

Texas man arrested after reporting marijuana theft

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[From Political Humor]
A Texas man was arrested on Monday after calling police to complain about the theft of his marijuana, authorities said.
Stephen Knight, 17, said three men had broken into his apartment, hogtied him with Christmas lights and stole some marijuana, along with a plasma screen television, police said. Reuters
PHB: Mr. Knight says he’s [...]

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