Cactus

In the Atacama, the world holds its breath
The Independent on Sunday; 12/27/2009; 1673 words; ...the spectral presence of the sacred volcano Licancabur (19,400ft). The only signs of organic life are clumps of thorny cacti known locally as Cojin de la Suegra - mother-in-law's cushion. They don't make the landscape look any cosier. At Hierbas...

Scientists at Simon Fraser University report research in fisheries research.
Ecology, Environment & Conservation; 12/25/2009; 1188 words; ...CWT model to generate probabilistic forecasts of marine survival rate for six consecutive weeks of in-season forecasting in cacti year. Although forecasted posterior distributions were wide in some cases, the posterior mode tracked marine survival relatively...

China Kangtai Cactus Biotech Adopts EITF 07-05, Expects to File Amended 10-Q, 10-K.
Business Wire; 12/24/2009; 1206 words; HARBIN, China -- China Kangtai Cactus Biotech Inc. (OTCBB: CKGT), a vertically...manufacturer and marketer of a variety of cactus-based products in China, announced...soon as possible. About China Kangtai Cactus Biotech, Inc. China Kangtai Cactus Biotech...

GOP fights to the end on health ; Democrats set to pass overhaul this morning
The Boston Globe; 12/24/2009; 1194 words; ...After today's vote, he said, his only plans were to return home to Searchlight, Nevada, and "watch my rabbits eat my cactus." Republicans lacked the numbers to defeat the bill but insisted on extending the debate into Christmas Eve in an effort to...

Short takes, December 25
The Sun, San Bernardino, Calif.; 12/24/2009; 596 words; ...context. The Exploration Station live animal gallery will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Outdoor exhibits include native plant and cactus gardens, a steam locomotive and caboose, mining and lumbering equipment, heritage orange groves and sculpture. Healthy Fontana...