Sunday, May 18, 2008

New Zealand's 'Brittle-star city' yields secrets of starfish

New Zealand's 'Brittle-star city' yields secrets of starfish species - Times Online
Up to ten new species of starfish, sponges and organic skincare brittle-star have been found during an expedition to investigate life on a range of underwater hills. The animals were found as researchers for the Census of Marine Life discovered a unique marine
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Manic for organic - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Tessa Dubbe, 3, hung on to the gorcery cart while her mother Catherine Dubbe shopped for things on their list at Linden Hills Coop. Consumers making the transition to organic foods are going to experience sticker shock, but you might be surprised at
Source: www.startribune.com
NIB expects numbers hit after surcharge change - News.com.au
NIB says the proposed changes to the Medicare Surcharge Levy could reduce its number of policyholders by 6 to 8 per cent in fiscal 2009, equating to a one-off loss of 25,000 policyholders. The health insurer also estimated today that future sales
Source: www.news.com.au