Goats to Fight Fires in Southern California Forests
The National Forest Service uses domestic goats to clear brush and create firebreaks in Southern California national forests. Goats eat brush other livestock avoid and trim vegetation to ground level, reducing fuel for fires while being penned at night and guided by handlers during the day.
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Harness Officials School Draws 100+ Applicants
A look at harness racing reveals tough work conditions and meager pay. More than 100 people apply yearly for the 12 spots in the US Trotting Association official school, needing dedication, learning, and a thick skin to endure early hardships before any breakthrough.
The Dark Side of Track Jobs and The Start in Racing
A candid look at track life from apprenticeship to public relations roles in harness racing. It covers the costs of owning equipment, the fragility of jobs, the glamour vs. grind of publicity work, and the lure of a career that ends with validation or disgrace. It notes the rough transition to management and the appeal of the sport despite harsh realities.
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Dick Wilson
Wolverine Raceway
Houseplants require conditioning to adjust to home
Cooperative Extension specialists at the University of Nebraska Lincoln say newly bought houseplants must be conditioned to lower light and humidity to avoid leaf loss. Begin in a south window for about two and a half weeks, then move to an east window the same duration before final placement, and let water drain through to remove excess fertilizer salts.
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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