gleans at 10:05 AM MT, 01/04/09

 

Range research, genetic work spell hope for chestnut comeback
Daily Citizen - Dalton,GA,USA Georgia Department of Natural Resources biologist Nathan Klaus made national headlines in 2006 after discovering a stand of American chestnut trees near ...

Reasons to be fearful Tim Adams: Are our nightmares based in reality or are we the victims of a new age of anxiety?

Love thy neighbour: Why have we become so suspicious of kindness?

Coming back down to earth With their muddy faces and jewel-like colours, root vegetables bring an honest goodness to the dinner table. Nigel Slater makes the case for tubers

Origin of the specious

 Review: The Natural History of Unicorns by Chris Lavers The search for a mythical beast takes Daniel Hahn on a magical mystery tour of life's rich tapestry

Cheney: Israel didn't seek US OK before invasion WASHINGTON - Vice President Dick Cheney says Israel did not seek U.S. clearance or approval before targeting Hamas with a ground invasion into Gaza.

US Senate leaders stand solidly behind Israel     Israeli forces bisect Gaza, surround biggest city     Israeli Forces Push Farther Into Gaza Strip Offensive against Hamas continues as Israeli troops effectively bisect Gaza Strip; military says "dozens of Hamas" fighters have been hit. Analysis: A Double-Edged Sword for Israel, Hamas Attacks Further Split Arab Rulers, Public | Scene   The Mysteries of Bernie Madoff COLUMN | Scheme exposed chronic problem among all investors: failure to do timely rebalancing.     Degrees No Shield as More Jobs Are Slashed     Downturn Pushes Many to Seek Second Jobs     Colo. Senate Choice New to Politics but Has Smarts