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Food nationality 06/16/04
Groups representing America's cattle ranchers, pork producers, seafood producers and produce grower-shippers are supporting a proposed plan to label domestic produced fruits, vegetables, beef, pork and seafood with labels displaying their U.S. origin.
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Low on WNV 06/16/04
Many public health watchers predicted this to be a very active year nationwide for West Nile Virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses. But so far, all's quiet on the Southern front.
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Versatile vines 06/15/04
Ornamental vines can screen unsightly views, provide privacy on patios, lend character to solid walls, break up the monotony of long fences, accent or soften architectural details or cover the ground where either you don't want turf grass or it won't grow.
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Planting vines 06/15/04
Ornamental vines can make an interesting addition to your yard and serve more than one purpose. Following a few tips can help you grow thriving vines in your yard.
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Benefit horse show 06/10/04
What better way to generate funding for Georgia 4-H’s horse programs than through a world-class horse show jumping event. Set for Saturday, June 26 in Conyers, Ga., the $25,000 Grand Prix/Outback Charity Dinner will do just that.
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Crude alternative 06/10/04
The abrupt and cataclysmic weather portrayed in “The Day After Tomorrow” is pure Hollywood drama, but the overwhelming consensus among scientists who study the atmosphere is that global warming is real. It’s primarily caused by a build-up of greenhouse gases, mostly the result of burning fossil fuels like coal and oil.
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Year-round cleaning 06/08/04
Springtime has become synonymous with cleaning time, but if you’re an allergy sufferer, you shouldn’t wait until spring to thoroughly clean your home.
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Dangerous snails 06/08/04
Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin urges Georgians to assist in the hunt for giant African land snails, a threat to human health and a serious plant pest.
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West meets (Mid) East 06/03/04
A partnership is underway between the University of Georgia and the Tunisian Republic to assist with Tunisia’s higher education reform. So far, it’s working smoothly.
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Veggie support 06/03/04
Trellising gets the plant and fruit up off of the ground, making way for better quality and less disease.