Space test aims to turn space into a refrigerator
ISU professor Allen Kraft proposes SPAM Space Preservation Applied to Meat to launch pot pies beef and other meats into space aboard a shuttle for months. NASA is considering the plan hoping to test storage feasibility taste and future space diets for colonists and spaceflight food costs.
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Carter Prepares Jobs Push Amid Economic Slowdown
Plains Georgia based leader Jimmy Carter prioritizes job creation with a possible 5 to 7 billion dollar stimulus and 10 billion dollar tax cut, while weighing options during a Washington trip. He met with lawmakers and business leaders, plans cabinet work by Christmas, and reaffirms jobs as his first priority.
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Pesticide applicator training sessions planned in Iowa counties
Iowa farmers can prepare for certification under the Iowa Pesticide Act change. Attending Extension training from start to finish waives the exam, with a $5 form sent to the state agriculture department. Alternative self study requires taking the Agriculture exam. Washington County holds 2 hour sessions February 7-12 across multiple locations with both day and evening options. about 200 farmers were certified last year.
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Iowans billed by New York City for parking fines
New York City authorities mailed bills to 130 Iowa residents totaling 12,520 in fines after 6,600 summonses were issued to 2,831 vehicles during visits to New York. Transportation Administrator Alexander J. Mautner said the delinquency notices mark the first mailing to out-of-state motorists and stressed the aim of collecting debts.
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Multimillion-dollar tax fraud probe hits Chicago futures
Federal task force probes possible fraud tied to trades on the Chicago Board of Trade the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and the International Monetary Market. Investigators seek fictitious and fraudulent trades to dodge taxes, with potential losses near 100 million dollars. The probe expands to currency futures and involves IRS and CFTC agents. exchanges deny price effects on commodities or consumer prices.
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