U.N. report: Harness technology to improve world’s living conditions
The United Nation's new Human Development Report 2001 calls for harnessing new technologies to help transform the lives of the poor.
Mt. Pleasant tour: Gardens viewed with birds in mind
The annual tour of hometown gardens, homes, and historical sites in the historical village of Mount Pleasant will be Aug. 4-5.
Voters willing to pay share of conservation benefits from farms
National poll shows Americans value U.S. food and will pay to protect farmland and the environment.
Ohio Department of Natural Resources divisions merge
ODNR combines divisions of mines and reclamation and oil and gas.
Ohio tackles mine land problems
A record $10 million in new projects will address abandoned mine land problems in eastern and southeastern Ohio.
Pennsylvania struggles with Canada goose population
Growing populations of resident Canada geese - those that for the most part do not migrate - are being blamed for a diversity of problems such as fouling water supplies, causing crop damage and creating nuisances on public beaches and golf courses.
Pennsylvania toughens ATV, snowmobile driving registration law
Starting this fall, ATVs and snowmobiles must be registered with the state in Pennsylvania.
Pezheads celebrate in Cleveland
PEZ dispenser collectors gather for annual convention July 19-21.
Physicians need to advise patients on herbal products
Physician understanding of patient self-treatment is essential when most people get their information from family and friends, and asking patients what they take may also open a dialogue about patient health concerns and the use of herbs.
Whazzup in the shifting world of food?
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell comments on analysis by the vice president of research of the American Insititute of Baking on what's new in the world of food.
