How sweet it is – the science of sweetpotato THE humble sweetpotato is getting a makeover with Queensland scientists researching varieties with new colours, tastes and shapes tailored for Queensland growers and consumers alike. Read more on Queensland Country Life
18. From sweet tooth to bitter misery KUALA LUMPUR: Subash Rani’s kidneys failed three years ago and if the clock could be turned back, the housewife said she would do everything she can to avoid losing her kidneys. Read more on The Star
‘Sweet’ and bold moves to boost capital mart Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia announced plans to list a sugar business by July in possibly the largest initial public offering (IPO) this year, sell at least 10 of its non-core companies by year-end and outlined broad moves to strengthen the capital market over the next decade. These moves unveiled [...]
BYU math team celebrates sweet 16 placing It has been 31 years since BYU’s team placed 16th in the annual Putnam Mathematical Competition, and this year, they placed 16th again. Winning team members include Hiram Golze, who earned a score of 67 at the competition, Michael Griffin, who scored a 42, and Robert (Tianyi) Yang, who [...]
PPL’s time-of-use deal will be less sweet What’s now a big bargain all of the time soon will be a smaller deal — and available only some of the time.Since January, PPL Electric Utilities’ “time-of-use” rates have been the cheapest residential electricity on the market here 24/7.Enjoy it while it lasts, friends.Come summer, thos… Read more [...]
Gallery guards work long hours for no pay — but the perks are pretty sweet AUGUSTA, Ga. — Not a member at Augusta National? Lack the skills to become one of the best pro golfers in the world? Unwilling to quit your job to become a Tour caddie? If this is you, then you probably think [...]
Life Is Sweet for Emma Stone Emma Stone wears a floral frock by D & G on the May cover of Glamour . Matthias Vriens-McGrath/Glamour At 22, funny girl Emma Stone is on the verge of becoming a full-fledged star, thanks to her turns in the all-star cast of “Crazy, Stupid, Love,” in the big-screen adaptation [...]
Sweet 16 a homecoming for trio of Lady Bears Some Lady Bears are enjoying the chance to play for a Final Four berth near their hometowns in the Metroplex. Read more on Waco Tribune-Herald
NCAA women’s Sweet 16: Top seeds and some surprises The NCAA women’s basketball tournament has reached the round of 16. Unlike the men’s tournament, all four top regional seeds have moved on to the Sweet 16. Read more on The Christian Science Monitor
KU’s Sweet 16s since 1985 Kansas has the third-most Sweet 16 appearances since the NCAA Tournament was expanded to 64 teams in 1985. Read more on The Kansas City Star