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Study: Phosphate Industry Good At Restoring Wetlands But Can Improve

GAINESVILLE — Florida’s phosphate industry is good at restoring wetlands destroyed by mining but should step up efforts to fit them into the surrounding landscape so they filter runoff from farms, serve as habitat and help prevent floods.

Filed under Research, Engineering, Environment, Florida on Thursday, June 11, 1998.

Shark Attacks Up Worldwide After A Brief Slump, Says UF Researcher

GAINESVILLE — An upswing in human shark attacks in 1997 probably signals a return to normal after a welcome slump from the previous year’s all-time high, a new University of Florida study finds.

Filed under Research, Environment, Florida, Sciences on Wednesday, June 10, 1998.

Landscaping’s Effect On Home Values Varies, UF Study Shows

GAINESVILLE — Redoing your landscape? Better do it for your own pleasure because you can’t count on how much your investment will pay off.

Filed under Research, Agriculture on Tuesday, June 9, 1998.

Collectors’ Tactics Can Backfire, Says Author And Law Professor

GAINESVILLE — Creditors trying to collect from debt-mired consumers often employ tactics that prove counterproductive to making a full recovery, says the author of a new book.

Filed under Research, Business, Family, Law on Friday, June 5, 1998.

Waste Asphalt Doesn’t Pollute Groundwater, UF Researchers Say

GAINESVILLE — Old asphalt scraped off roads does not bleed toxins into groundwater and is safe to use as construction fill, according to tests by University of Florida engineers.

Filed under Research, Engineering, Environment, Florida on Thursday, June 4, 1998.

New National Guidelines Make Pumping Iron And Aerobic Activities An Easier “Fit” Into Daily Life

GAINESVILLE—Fitting aerobic exercise and weight training into busy schedules may have just gotten easier.

Filed under Research, Health on Tuesday, June 2, 1998.