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Researchers Work To Make Environmental Testing Simpler, Less Costly

GAINESVILLE — As President Clinton pushes for quicker cleanups of urban waste and stricter enforcement against environmental crimes, researchers at the University of Florida are trying to make environmental testing methods simpler and less costly.

Filed under Research, Engineering, Environment on Monday, September 30, 1996.

“That Gunk On Your Car” Explained By University of Florida Author

GAINESVILLE —You probably never wondered much about those tiny insects that violently end their lives on the front windshield of the family car.

Filed under Research, Education, Environment, Family, Florida on Wednesday, September 25, 1996.

UF Economist: Peso Devaluation To Blame For Growers’ Woes

GAINESVILLE—Devaluation of the peso by the Mexican government is to blame for trade disadvantages that have hurt Florida’s vegetable growers for the past two years, according to University of Florida research.

Filed under Research, Business, Florida, Agriculture on Tuesday, September 24, 1996.

UF Economists: Consumer Confidence Continues To Boost Clinton

GAINESVILLE — Another boost in consumer confidence in September may strengthen Clinton’s lead in Florida less than two months before the presidential election, but is no guarantee of a robust holiday season ahead for retailers, say University of Florida economists.

Filed under Research, Business, Florida, Politics on Tuesday, September 24, 1996.

UF Centers Name Fastest Growing Companies In The State

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A University of Florida project has identified the fastest growing companies in Florida, a list of 86 businesses that have created more than 3,000 jobs.

Filed under Research, Business, Florida on Monday, September 23, 1996.

Solar For Schools Program Takes Solar Science Into Middle School

GAINESVILLE—University of Florida energy specialist Roy Johannesen works with a group of dedicated solar scientists, investigating ways to harvest the sun’s energy.

Filed under Research, Education, Sciences on Friday, September 20, 1996.

Autumn Signals Seasonal Changes — Even In Florida, Say UF Experts

GAINESVILLE — The calendar may say Sept. 22 marks the first day of fall, but Florida residents transplanted here from the north may need more convincing.

Filed under Research, Education, Environment, Family, Florida on Friday, September 20, 1996.

Sound Systems For Hearing Impaired Help All Students, Says UF Expert

GAINESVILLE — Using special sound systems in classrooms helps kids hear better and leads to increased test scores and fewer behavioral problems, says a University of Florida professor.

Filed under Research, Education, Family on Thursday, September 19, 1996.

Bad Words May Not Be So Bad, Says University of Florida Researcher

GAINESVILLE — No matter what your mother said, there may be times when swearing is appropriate, a University of Florida researcher said.

Filed under Research, Family, Florida on Tuesday, September 17, 1996.

Value Of Some Agricultural Land Around The State Continues To Decline

GAINESVILLE—For the sixth consecutive year, the market value of Florida’s citrus lands has declined, according to a recent statewide survey conducted at the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.

Filed under Research, Business, Agriculture on Friday, September 13, 1996.