China skirting African corruption in direct aid
China last month sent a senior official to symbolically hand over the keys to a nine-story twin tower to house Uganda's president and prime minister, a gift from Beijing.
Nearly all U.S. pet food contains ingredients from China, other countries: Animals in the News
"In China, consumers prefer to eat dark meat chicken and other cuts, so white meat chicken breasts are available for making quality dog treats," said Kurt Gallagher, of the Pet Food Institute. And other pet food ingredients are only available from foreign sources, including certain vitamins, amino acids, minerals and micronutrients. "It would be difficult to purchase a pet food that is made from ...
Hearts Love Almonds: Commemorate Heart Health Month With a Daily Handful
MODESTO, CA-- - February is packed with thoughts of Valentine's Day and selecting the perfect gifts. But what better gift is there than a healthy heart? February is also Heart Health Month, a time to show ...
Waterfront park pier gift shop struggles to make ends meet
The 2-year-old Memorial Waterfront Park pier, cafe and gift shop have lost money, and officials are working to reverse the trend. The pier, cafe and gift shop had $582,500 in expenses and $330,170 in revenues, according to the latest available figures.
RIM founder gives $21M to science and math faculties at University of Waterloo
WATERLOO, Ont. - The founder of Research In Motion and his wife are giving $21 million to the University of Waterloo's science and mathematics faculties.
Dow undeterred despite controversy over Olympic involvement
LONDON (Reuters) - Chemicals giant Dow say they are fully committed to providing the decorative wrap for London's Olympic stadium despite continuing criticism of its involvement because of their link to the 1984 Bhopal gas disaster. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has demanded that London 2012 terminates its deal with the U.S. firm Dow Chemical. Last month Meredith Alexander, a member of ...
Friday is deadline for Ocoee Black History "Dare to Dream" essays
Friday is the deadline for the 8 t h Annual Black History Month Essay Contest in Ocoee.
Eye Vitamin Pioneer Promotes New Science for AMD Awareness Month
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- EyePromise launched a new website for AMD Awareness Month to enhance education of the role of nutrition in managing AMD risk. Directed toward consumers and EyeCare ...
Microsoft Ruining Valentine's Day with Nine Security Bulletins
Microsoft shared its Patch Tuesday preview, revealing that there are nine security bulletins on the agenda for next week.