GET TO KNOW Johnny Davis, owner Karsten-Denson co. Age: 48 Birthplace: Macon; raised in Jones County; now lives in Macon Family: Wife Pam, a marriage and family therapist; daughters Sarah and Catherine Education: Graduate of Jonesco Academy in Gray; bachelor's degree in physics from Mercer University; master's in physics from University of Georgia Leisure interests: Reading nonfiction and history. GET TO KNOW Johnny Davis, owner Karsten-Denson co. Age: 48 Birthplace: Macon; raised in Jones...

You people are so far beyond hurting your work, a story about how PETA employees allegedly killed kittens and puppies won't make much of a dent. They just don't tell you about what they do with 90 percent of the animals that aren't adopted or recovered by their owners. After she launched into a tirade about how the ranchers wouldn't be in this situation if they had treated the animals differently, Peterson was repeatedly asked how an organization that was supposed to care about animals...

But here is an easier breakdown: Most dishes come with rice, refried beans and a salad, served with chicken or pork or, for a few dollars more, grilled steak or shrimp. It comes with a leg and thigh, the most flavorful parts of the poultry, and this understated dish underscores how good they can taste despite little seasoning or marinade. Mi Chalateca's most impressive entree is the flavorful molcajete, a house specialty with grilled steak strips, sausage, green onions, nopal (cactus),...

Now, a pilot program led by Jiang Gaoming, a researcher of ecology from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), is seeking to restore the ancient equilibrium by charting a new path in tune with nature that challenges much received thinking about how to deal with desertification. Now, a pilot program led by Jiang Gaoming, a researcher of ecology from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), is seeking to restore the ancient equilibrium by charting a new path in tune with nature that challenges...

Approximately 100 small farm producers, ranchers and family members attended the Field Day, which included general presentations for the entire group and concurrent workshop sessions. Monty Dozier, extension water resources specialist and assistant professor at Texas A&M University, told the audience that "new technologies allow producers to get an up-close glimpse of what is actually going on inside their water wells. Field Day participants received information about several topics. Leo...

Suzanne Caviola, shelter manager and humane officer for the Windham County Humane Society, said she and a Vermont State Police officer, the animal control officer for the town of Readsboro and a representative of the state Department of Agriculture, visited the Route 100 home of Nicklien and Page on June 4 where they first observed the condition of the animals. READSBORO A couple may be facing animal abuse charges after nine underfed horses they rescued from slaughter were removed from...

Kerem Shalom Crossing 20 trucks carrying summer fruits, milk products, baby diapers, meat, medical supplies, fertilized eggs and oil. Written and oral arrangements prior to April, 2007 must be reconfirmed. Reported IDF Grants Humanitarian Aid to Gaza Monday (IsraelNN.com) The IDF spokesman sent out a press release outlining the following humanitarian assistance offered to Gaza's Arabs Monday: A7 Syndications - This article may not be republished freely.

Jul 2, 2007 (AP) Font Size E-mail Print Share New Jersey may be better known for smokestacks than green pastures, but businesses that rely on horses help preserve scenic vistas, from picturesque fields to rustic stables and riding rings. The horse has been the state animal for 30 years, and New Jersey boasts the country's premier harness racing venue, the Meadowlands Racetrack, plus some of the sport's top drivers. For several years, Atlantic City casinos have given subsidies to the...

Zippert criticized the FSA as well for not putting together loan programs that cater to the needs of small farming operations, which include most of those owned by black farmers. Pringle and his wife of 40 years, Leontyne, are particularly disillusioned by their dealings with the government because they have seen greater acceptance in other aspects of their lives. They review an applicant's credit ratings, previous farm experience and amount of delinquent federal debt as well as ability to...