Forestry on the Grow

Flagler rescue workers honored for service, win at international competition

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 19:45:49 +0000

Flagler rescue workers honored for service, win at international competition
Rescue workers throughout Flagler County will be recognized at today’s meeting — the paramedic team for winning an international competition in the Czech Republic and firefighters for their efforts battling wildfires all year.

Magali Rolandez joins Moreover Technologies as Director Publisher Relations

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 19:45:48 +0000

Magali Rolandez joins Moreover Technologies as Director Publisher Relations
Content licensing specialist Magali Rolandez has been named Director Publisher Relations of Moreover Technologies, a content aggregation and media monitoring firm with major offices in the US and UK. She is London-based and works closely with 27-year media company veteran Dan Schaible, recently named Senior Vice President-Publishing in charge of a new publishing division focused on helping …

Early leaf fall destroys apple crop in Kullu

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 01:43:18 +0000

Early leaf fall destroys apple crop in Kullu
The unseasonal leaf and fruit fall are giving sleepless nights to apple growers in Kullu. Suffering with the Marssonina disease, apple trees are increasingly losing their leaves and fruits.

Petraeus hands over Afghan command

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 19:44:31 +0000

Petraeus hands over Afghan command
Gen. David Petraeus, the top commander of the NATO forces in Afghanistan, transferred authority Monday to incoming commander Marine Lt. Gen. John Allen.

Gulf State Park fire: ‘I thought it would go’

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 07:44:05 +0000

Gulf State Park fire: ‘I thought it would go’
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. — At one point in the smoky gloom of late Saturday night and early Sunday morning, June 25 and 26, Orange Beach Fire Chief Forney Howard was mighty concerned.

Kakao is sweet for S. Korean smartphone users

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 19:44:06 +0000

Kakao is sweet for S. Korean smartphone users
South Korean student Hwang Jin-Joo no longer sends text messages to his extensive circle of friends, he “KaTalks” them.

Prisoners given opportunity to train as firefighters

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 13:43:47 +0000

Prisoners given opportunity to train as firefighters
They’re serving time in prison, but that hasn’t stopped them from fighting the biggest wildfires our state has ever seen.

Burn ban in effect

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 19:45:22 +0000

Burn ban in effect
Most outdoor burning is prohibited over a large part of Oklahoma — including Garfield and surrounding counties — after Gov. Mary Falling issued a burn ban Thursday.

Train from Las Vegas to Calif. gets environment OK

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 19:45:21 +0000

Train from Las Vegas to Calif. gets environment OK
Train from Las Vegas to Calif. gets environment OK

State may charge fees for firefighting

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 01:43:51 +0000

State may charge fees for firefighting
SACRAMENTO — A new maneuver in the state’s budget will ask property owners in rural areas to pay more for fire protection.