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Helping families fight the loneliness of autism

Wed, Sep 14 2011 at 12:29 AM

Autism wreaks havoc on social lives of families. Here are some tips for lightening the load.

Aldabra tortoise escapes enclosure, surprises zoo keepers

Tue, Sep 13 2011 at 11:29 PM

Who knew a 550-pound tortoise could be so agile?

Pecking away at the economy: Urban dwellers flocking to raise chickens

Tue, Aug 30 2011 at 10:21 AM

More than chicken scratch, backyard chickens provide sustainable food for hungry families.

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Why trains are important (even for car guys)

Fri, Dec 16 2011 at 11:16 AM

Support for rail isn't a liberal plot to waste taxpayer money; it's vital to economic development. Why? Because companies locate in communities with good quality of life, and trains — a way out of the gridlock — are a big part of that.

New online tool helps you not 'get fracked'

Mon, Sep 26 2011 at 10:58 AM

The NRDC unveils a new online tool for Americans who face pollution from hydraulic fracturing, aka 'fracking.'

Monsanto wins lawsuit against Indiana soybean farmer

Wed, Sep 21 2011 at 5:53 PM

Monsanto claimed intellectual property infringement when a farmer used the company's patented seeds from a commodity seed bag.

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