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From Aid To Trade: New Book Focuses On African Entrepreneurs

GAINESVILLE —Just a week after President Clinton returned home from Africa, two professors at the University of Florida hope to continue the focus on the continent and its economy with the release of their book, “African Entrepreneurship: Theory and Reality.”

Filed under Research, Business, Florida, Race, Black on Friday, April 10, 1998.

Hospitals, Dentists Could Reduce Mercury Pollution, Study Finds

GAINESVILLE — Although a majority follow the rules, some Florida hospitals could do more to remove mercury from medical waste or to replace mercury-containing devices such as traditional thermometers, a University of Florida study has found.

Filed under Research, Health, Engineering, Environment, Sciences on Thursday, April 9, 1998.

Hare-Raising Ventures On The Brink Of Success

GAINESVILLE—Florida rabbit farmers have cleared a major hurdle in stocking supermarket meat cases with rabbit cutlets, with recent approval from the USDA of a meat processing facility.

Filed under Research, Business, Environment, Florida, Agriculture on Wednesday, April 8, 1998.

UF Studies Effects Of Weather On The Typical Southern Home

GAINESVILLE — University of Florida researchers are closely examining how harsh Southern weather affects the average home, hoping to determine, for example, how to produce roof shingles that last as long as they do on homes in the North.

Filed under Research, Architecture, Engineering, Florida on Thursday, April 2, 1998.

UF’s Sand Architects Try To Rebuild Coastal Dunes

GAINESVILLE—The side panel on Deborah Miller and Mack Thetford’s state vehicle could easily read: Dunes R Us.

Filed under Research, Environment, Florida on Wednesday, April 1, 1998.