Yearly Archives: 2001
Scientists battling Mother Nature
If the cloudy weather gets you down, just get rid of it; there's a powder that can absorb the clouds' moisture and stop the gloom.
New work may identify unknown agents of mad cow disease
One prion protein can spark the formation of other unrelated prions similar to the protein thought to cause "mad cow" and other diseases of mammals and man.
Learn about Gettysburg this summer
There are a variety of free programs and a lot to see at the Gettysburg National Military Park.
Fuel economy standards program need retooling
A new report from the National Academies' National Research Council makes recommendations for changes. in Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards.
First cloned sheep born in America
"Pickles," the first lamb to be cloned in North America, was born July 22. There have already been clones of dairy and beef cattle as well as domestic pigs born in the United States.
Dargate Auction Galleries: Auction featured Pittsburgh artists
While Pennsylvania buyers snapped up treasures from the first three days of the July sale, Internet buyers from eBay Live Auctions and iCollector.com provided some bidding rivalry on the last two days of the auction.
Buckeye Egg cited again in new episodes
The State of Ohio has gone to court with another round of contempt charges against Buckeye Egg for discharge violations, and is asking for jail time and penalties.
American Indian gathering set in Coitsville, Ohio
The sixth annual Red Hawk American Indian Cultural Society Pow Wow will be held Aug. 18 and 19 at Willow Ranch at Coitsville.
Additional ag funding gets nod in Senate
Failing to get 60 votes to end debate and move to the Senate Agriculture Committee's $7.4 billion bailout bill for farmers, senators went ahead and approved the House-approved $5.5 billion version.
A record dry for July
July 2001 set a new mark as the driest month on records since 1930, according to U.S. weather observer Ed Copeland, who reports from his home in southern Columbiana County.
