Utah Jazz Monson says improving is provi [ The Salt Lake Tribune ] May 08, 2008  LOS ANGELES - Everybody associated with the Jazz took some small bit of comfort, after a bad opening loss the other day, in the notion that they could put up a much better effort, a much better fight against the Lakers in Game 2 of their second-round playoff series here. Read More ...

New Delhi, India May 5, 2008 [ SeedQuest ] May 06, 2008  A project proposal of Indian Institute of Pulses Research , Kanpur to double the breeder seed production from 9220 quintals in 2007-08 to 18660 quintals by 2011-2012 has been sanctioned under National Food Security Mission Pulses. Read More ...

Parma, Idaho May 6, 2008 Leading hybrid [ SeedQuest ] May 06, 2008  announced today the addition of Bob Yaklich as Business Development Manager, Seed Technology. Read More ...

Buck gets $20.5 million for stem cell re [ Marin Independent Journal ] May 07, 2008  THE BUCK INSTITUTE for Age Research in Novato was awarded $20. Read More ...

Gift from science philanthropist to bene [ Stanford Report ] May 07, 2008  The Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology —which seeks to understand the universe on all scales, from colliding galaxies to tiny unseen particles that constitute the lion's share of the universe—has received a new infusion of support from science philanthropist Fred Kavli and The Kavli Foundation. Read More ...

Server Farms Becoming a Cash Crop in the [ HispanicBusiness.com ] May 07, 2008  KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A new kind of farm is popping up. Tucked away on small plots on America's back roads, it cultivates no soil or seed. Read More ...

Stem cell group gets its first building [ San Diego Union-Tribune ] May 08, 2008  The fundraising has only just begun. The San Diego Consortium for Regenerative Medicine yesterday received a $43 million grant from the state stem cell institute to help build a research center in Torrey Pines where the region's scientists will attempt to unlock the mysteries of stem cells and treat disease. Read More ...

SeedQuest - Central information website [  ] Central information, 2008  Bayer CropScience recently hosted the third annual FiberMax One Ton Club™ awards banquet in Lubbock to honor the 2007 class of One Ton Club growers. Read More ...

Cowen Group, Inc. Announces 2008 First Q [ PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance ] May 08, 2008  Cowen Group, Inc. today announced its operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. Read More ...

Kids Growing To Like Science [ Northwest Tampa News & Tribune ] May 06, 2008  TOWN 'N COUNTRY - Adrian Morris can describe the surface of the moon, the distance between it and Earth and why astronauts have to wear puffy suits. Read More ...

Four teams left take different roads to [ Fox Sports ] May 07, 2008  Two different conferences, one thing in common: a noted top seed and a surprise dog. Spector breaks down the conference finals. Read More ...

District Baseball - Science Hill rolls t [  ] Science Hill, 2008  Science Hill didn't score the early knockout Wednesday against Sullivan South in the District 1-AAA baseball championship at Cardinal Park, but it was able to secure an easy decision. Read More ...

ILO hails Kikwete move on employment stu [ IPP Media ] May 07, 2008  The international community has hailed President Jakaya Kikwete for his zeal to create employment for Tanzanians by coming up with seed money for the establishment of the first centre in Africa to deal with employment studies. Read More ...

MSI looks to past for futuristic green h [ Chicago Sun-Times ] May 08, 2008  What's brown and white and green all over? The Smart Home, a $450,000, two-bedroom, two-bath eco-sensitive house that opens today at the Museum of Science and Industry. Read More ...

Stormwater Committee ready to recharge [ Cohasset Mariner ] May 8, 2008  With the major hurdle of establishing a stormwater management bylaw behind them, the Stormwater Committee is looking for new efforts to focus on. Read More ...

Nigeria Country is Secure in Terms of Fo [  ] Ruma   The recent uproar generated as a result of government's plan to spend N80 bilion for the importation of rice has been grossly misunderstood, hence the minister of agriculture and water resources, Dr. Abba Sayyadi Ruma , in this interview with Grace Azubuike , explains the idea behind the plan as well as other pertinent issues. Read More ...

Golden State Warriors Team Report [ USA Today ] May 08, 2008  Warriors Read More ...

Nigeria Reviving the Textile Industry [ AllAfrica.com ] May 08, 2008  The spacious entrance area of the Kaduna Trade Fair Complex was crowded as traders displayed their wares to attract buyers. Assorted imported fabrics, mainly guinea brocade known as shadda and other plain fabrics for men, wrist watches, pen, shoes, etc, were among the items on display. Read More ...