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New UF Web-Based Radio Network Debuts

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.

Filed under Environment, Florida, Research on Thursday, August 31, 2000.

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.

Filed under Business, Florida, Research on Tuesday, August 29, 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.

Filed under Environment, Florida, Research on Friday, August 25, 2000.

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.

Filed under Environment, Florida, 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.

Filed under Engineering, Environment, Florida, Research on Thursday, August 17, 2000.

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.

Filed under Environment, Florida, Research on Thursday, August 10, 2000.

UF Expert: Presidential Race Could Forever Change Campaigning

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — While the outcomes of this summer’s political conventions are predictable, the same cannot be said for the campaigns each candidate will wage this fall, says a University of Florida political communications expert.

Filed under Florida, Law, Politics, Research on Friday, August 4, 2000.