GAINESVILLE—RadioSource.NET, a new Internet radio network designed for the general public and broadcast stations, will provide practical information on everything from tips on lawn care to advice on saving for retirement.
August 2000 Archive
UF Study: Political Conventions Give Consumer Confidence All-Time High
GAINESVILLE — The recent Republican and Democratic national political conventions helped the Florida Consumer Confidence index soar to the highest point in its 16-year history, breaking a record for the second time this year, University of Florida economists said Tuesday.
UF Studies Advance Thanks To Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund
GAINESVILLE — The University of Florida’s conservation and wildlife study programs received a boost this summer from the Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund: more than $142,000 to fund eight different projects. The Disney awards are part of the company’s commitment to support conservation efforts around the globe.
Filed under Awards & Honors, InsideUF (Campus) on Monday, August 28, 2000.
Quick Action Can Help Save Healthy Trees From Pine Beetle Attack
GAINESVILLE — With outbreaks of the Southern Pine Beetle occurring in Central Florida for the first time and more flare-ups of the destructive insect expected this fall, University of Florida experts say homeowners should act quickly to save their healthy trees.
UF Doctor’s Book Provides Lessons On Dealing With Chronic Illness Through Art
GAINESVILLE, Fla.—When she developed a rare bone marrow disease and was no longer able to cook family meals, clean the house or even work, “Brenda” had a difficult time coping with the disruption to her successful and well-ordered life.
Snakes Alive! New UF Web Site Identifies Snakes In Florida, Southeast
GAINESVILLE — Homeowners who happen across the occasional dangerous-looking backyard snake and aren’t sure what to do about it can now seek help from a mouse — a computer mouse.
UF Sponsored Research Funding Passes $300 Million Mark
GAINESVILLE — The University of Florida’s research funding will top $315 million in awards in fiscal year 1999-2000, up 6.4 percent from the previous year’s total of $296 million, according to figures released Friday.
Filed under Research on Friday, August 18, 2000.
UF Researchers: Technique Cuts Pollution From Burning Treated Wood
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A University of Florida research team has developed a new technique to reduce toxic pollution from incinerating pesticide-treated wood, a development that comes amid growing national debate over how to safely dispose of the wood.
UF Researcher Says New Variety Of Mosquito Is Mild-Mannered
VERO BEACH—University of Florida entomologist George O’Meara has discovered a new variety of mosquito.