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Climate change will impact beer production: scientist

Updated Tue. Apr. 8 2008 9:09 AM ET

The Associated Press

WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- The price of beer is likely to rise in coming decades because climate change will hamper the production of a key grain needed for the brew -- especially in Australia, a scientist warned Tuesday.

Jim Salinger, a climate scientist at New Zealand's National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research, said climate change likely will cause a decline in the production of malting barley in parts of New Zealand and Australia. Malting barley is a key ingredient of beer.

"It will mean either there will be pubs without beer or the cost of beer will go up," Salinger told the Institute of Brewing and Distilling convention.

Similar effects could be expected worldwide, but Salinger spoke only of the effects on Australia and New Zealand. He said climate change could cause a drop in beer production within 30 years, especially in parts of Australia, as dry areas become drier and water shortages worsen.

Women's Social Group Spurs Clothing Line

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What started out as a group to foster friendship and promote social causes inspires clothing line.

Susan Ballard, founder of The VeroChickys (TVC) social group has announced the launch of a new line of clothing entitled "VeroChicky". The line includes golf shirts, tank tops, t- shirts, sweats, maternity wear, jackets, as well as infant wear and pet tees. All of the clothing is made in the U.S. and is of the highest quality available.

"I can't tell you how many women after learning about TVC have encouraged me to start this clothing line", states Ballard. "It's fun active wear with a decidedly local flavor that has been requested by women all over the country, also part of the proceeds will go to support charities along the Treasure Coast". The group often attends local sporting events, art shows, festival, concerts and recently attended the taping of the Ellen DeGeneres Show in Orlando.

The original design sports a sultry baby chick as the logo and expands to various design and applications including,I want to be aChicky, Hot Chicky, and The Vero Chickys Rock. Plans are underway to expand the line into a more robust offering of products that include jewelry, handbags and beach wear. "I've been telling Susan to start this for years", states Siglinde Preston one of themembers. "It's such a cute idea that speaks to a wide variety of women who live or have spent time in this area".

About The VeroChickys

Founded in 2000 The VeroChickys is a women's social group that promotes friendship and networking and promotes local causes and charities. For more information contact Susan Ballard at theverochickys@aol.com

Click here to visit The VeroChicky store online.

Only In South Florida!

WALTER MICHOT/MIAMI HERALD STAFF

Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission officer Ron Stark pulls an alligator near U.S. 441 just under the Turnpike overpass on Tuesday morning.

Why did the alligator cross the road? Cops don't know, but authorities collared the nine footer Tuesday morning after a half-hour standoff that slowed traffic to a crawl on U.S. 441. The gator was spotted about 7:15 a.m. at U.S. 441 and Bailey Road. The reptile was seen by construction workers, who called 911, bringing the Broward Sheriff's Office to the scene.

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Jason Taylor of the Miami Dolphins Named New Survivor Host

In a surprising turn of events, CBS announced Tuesday that Jason Taylor of the Miami Dolphins and prohibitive favorite to win this season's "Dancing with the Stars" will replace Jeff Probst as the host of the hit reality show "Survivor." Taylor will first appear as host this fall when "Survivor: Tuvalu" debuts in September.

Filming for "Survivor: Tuvalu" begins later this month, necessitating Taylor's early departure from ABC's hit dance competition show. Taylor has already withdrawn from the competition and no replacement has been named.

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