Year round daylight saving faces energy saver debate
Americans may see year round daylight saving time as the last clock change. Proponents cite potential energy savings and peak shaving while opponents warn of effects on farming schooling and safety. Experts note possible marginal electricity reductions and traffic safety benefits with extended DST.
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Mercury yard light guards homes and drives with dusk-to-dawn coverage
An automatic mercury yard light turns on at dusk and off at dawn, providing broad bright illumination to deter prowlers. It offers low cost protection for the home and property with an expected six year life for a 100 watt bulb.
Seminar eyes methods Ohio vets to fight pet overpopulation
Ohio veterinarians at a day-long seminar at Ohio State University discussed reducing pet overpopulation through stricter laws higher license fees and publicity The OVMA president Dr David M Drenan noted 86 percent of animals in shelters are disposed of and cited urban dog bites and litters as health hazards He said nonsurgical strategies and medications to prevent pregnancies could help but require owner cooperation and enforcement.
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American Veterinary Association
NASA's Ruth Harris alleges firing over equal opportunity report
Ruth Bates Harris, NASA deputy administrator for equal opportunity, says she was fired after warning director about NASA's hiring of women and minorities being the worst in government. She plans to appeal to the Civil Service Commission. She warned that by 2001 NASA would reach only 9 percent women or minorities, far below the 20 percent federal average, with 87.9 percent of women in the lower half of grades.
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Legislature Reconvenes Over Campaign Finance Impasse
In Columbus the politically divided legislature reconvenes in a special session to resolve a stalemate on campaign financing. The Senate and House plan 4 p.m. floor sessions with night sessions likely to advance Republican and Democratic bills. The Gilligan administration pushes a union funding plan while Republicans demand member earmarking of donations.
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