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First central Ohio ag preservation easement received

Thursday, May 24, 2001 by Other News

Part of Stratford Ecological Center near Delaware is preserved by agricultural easement.

Gas prices affect tourism industry

Thursday, May 24, 2001 by Other News

While long-term tourism is recession-proof, while gas prices are high some segments of the industry could face hard times.

Guest Commentary: Our fear of “Frankenfood”

Thursday, May 24, 2001 by Other News

Louise Fresco, assistant-director general of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization Agriculture Department, writes about the credibility problem of biological agricultural science today, and how it is increasingly equated with threat.

How high will gas prices go?

Thursday, May 24, 2001 by Other News

Farmers especially see the effects of higher fuel prices.

How long could you survive if you lost your job today?

Thursday, May 24, 2001 by Other News

Karen Chan, University of Illinois Extension consumer and family economics educator, provided ideas on how to evaluate your current financial position and decide how to prepare for a possible layoff.

Internet users in Asia/Pacific to surpass U.S. surfers

Thursday, May 24, 2001 by Other News

According to a new report, The Global Market Forecast for Internet Usage and Commerce: Based on Internet Commerce Market Model, the Asia/Pacific region (excluding Japan) is forecast to exceed 240 million Internet users within four years.

It hurts to even think about it!

Thursday, May 24, 2001 by Other News

There are many triggers for a headache, but have you ever given any thought to what actually causes the pain? According to www.headache.com.au, it is commonly believed that headaches are the result of irritation to nerves and pain-sensitive structures in the head and neck regions.

Lest we forget. Was it really as long as that?

Thursday, May 24, 2001 by Other News

The Avenue of Flags in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Hermitage, Pa., is one of the few remaining memorials to that receding American memory of when America was held hostage by Iranian fundamentalist militants.

Livestock brings home the bacon

Thursday, May 24, 2001 by Other News

In 2000, gross income from meat animals was up 16 percent.

Longhorn ranch opens for public tours

Thursday, May 24, 2001 by Other News

Dickinson Cattle Co., a family-owned, working Texas Longhorn Ranch, opens its gates for public tours June 1 to Sept. 4.