News - Powered by Yahoo NewsPurdue warns of beetle that can damage lawns
One small beetle could be a sign of problems for the state's flowers and lawns, Purdue entomologists say. Purdue University graduate student Brad Barnd found an Oriental beetle specimen near the Wabash River in July, the first sign that the bug may be breaking out in Indiana.
Mon, 22 Oct 2007 07:13:41 GMT - (The Indianapolis Star)
?Coconut capital? spared from Brontispa beetle infestation
ALABEL, Sarangani (MindaNews/22 Oct) -- The self-proclaimed ?coconut capital? of Southwestern Mindanao, the municipality of Glan of this province, fortunately, is still free of the dreaded Brontispa beetle, the pest that has invaded tens of thousands of coconut plantations all over the country.
Tue, 23 Oct 2007 03:47:32 GMT - (Minda News)
Dublin teen wins new car at fair
A 15-year-old sophomore at Dublin High School won a new yellow Volkswagen Beetle by four one-hundredths of a second in the Teen Driving Experience at the Georgia National Fair.
Mon, 22 Oct 2007 07:11:42 GMT - (Macon Telegraph)
Porsche Seen Likely to Realize VW Merger
The European Court of Justice is expected to strike down the so-called Volkswagen Law, created by Germany?s government to protect the automaker from an unwanted takeover.
Tue, 23 Oct 2007 01:55:59 GMT - (New York Times)
At Volkswagen, a historic change at hand
The European Court of Justice is expected Tuesday to strike down a German statute protecting the auto giant from a takeover, leaving the door open to Porsche to do just that.
Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:06:48 GMT - (International Herald Tribune)
Invasive Oriental beetle found in Indiana for first time
An invasive beetle that's native to Japan has been discovered in Indiana for the first time as the plant-munching insect edges farther into the Midwest.
Thu, 18 Oct 2007 10:12:38 GMT - (Louisville Courier-Journal)
Fishing Report for October 23
St. Lucie County
Mon, 22 Oct 2007 23:55:27 GMT - (The Palm Beach Post)
Colorado lawmakers ask Forest Service for fire prevention funds
Colorado's congressional delegation is worried about the changing nature of Rocky Mountain forests.
Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:45:27 GMT - (Greeley Tribune)
Sri Lanka: Key spy plane amongst SLAF's $40m losses - reports
The Sri Lanka Air Force lost over $40m dollars worth of aircraft and equipment in the Tamil Tiger ground and air attack Monday, international press reports quoting Sri Lankan officials said. Amongst the losses was a specialized surveillance aircraft ordered by the UNP government just before its peace talks with the LTTE, the reports said.
Tue, 23 Oct 2007 02:39:44 GMT - (TamilNet)
Comical thoughts
If I had to make a list of 10 unnecessary-for-survival things I couldn't give up, the funny papers -- comic strips -- would be high on the list. (And I'd prefer to have them first thing in the morning along with a couple of cups of coffee.)
Mon, 22 Oct 2007 23:41:13 GMT - (Garden City Telegram)