Comments, corrections, clarifications, and c*ckups (Crikey) Dr Peter Mansfield writes : I welcome pharmacist Con Berbatis (Tuesday, comments) scepticism regarding my article about Xenical. Con denies that Xenical works by making you sick....more...China Replaces Local Tibetan Officials in Lithang After Protest (Phayul) Chinese authorities in the southwestern Tibetan region of Lithang are removing ethnic Tibetan officials and replacing them with Chinese officials, in a crackdown on suspected separatism after a protest calling for the return of the exiled Dalai Lama....more... Agricultural Economics (AgNews) August 17 2007 Plenty of Good Watermelons Available Despite Heavy South Texas Rains UVALDE ? Watermelon aficionados can rest easy. Despite heavy rains in South Texas, the juicy melons should be available at reasonable prices for the rest of the summer, said a Texas Cooperative Extension expert....more... Rangeland Ecology and Management (AgNews) August 29 2007 Extension to Offer Pasture, Meadow Pesticide Training in September HOUSTON?Texas Cooperative Extension in Harris County will offer pesticide applicator training on managing pastures and meadows from 3:30-9 p.m., Sept. 14 in the Extension auditorium, 3033 Bear Creek Drive....more... Questions And Answers - Tuesday, 4 September 2007 (Scoop.co.nz) 1. JOHN KEY (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister: Does she have confidence in the Minister of Health; if so, why?...more... Tabloids for broadsheet readers | FORUMS (Anorak) Who will make the most money after Big Brother? Loading ......more... Does fantasy gambling violate law? (Miami Herald) Q: We're a sports equipment company with offices in southeast U.S. cities. Sometimes our offices organize and bet on fantasy leagues for major sports like football and baseball....more... LOOKOUT (Sporting Life) Latest horse racing news from sportinglife.com. Cards, tips, statistics, live commentaries & results. Full, free coverage of horseracing from a UK perspective....more... Racing: Rebel fires a warning shot on road to Ascot (Independent) Back in May, Cockney Rebel produced a piece of work on the Newmarket training grounds that had those who saw it gasping. Yesterday, the dual Guineas winner announced his readiness to rejoin the big-time fray with another sparkling spin, his first full-scale gallop since he cracked his pelvis at Royal Ascot in June....more... |