Biomagnetics. Dr. U.J. Pittman, a researcher for Canada Agricultural Research Station at Lethbridge, has been working on a no-till method of agriculture; also he's been working on biomagnetics. "We have discovered that the root systems of wheat and barlet tend to grow north and south, according to the magnetic field of the earth. We've found that by planting rows of crops at right angles to this magnetic field, crops are able to make better utilization of moisture in the soil." Experiments with subjecting seeds to a magnetic field have also shown positive results, with an 8% increase in productivity.... Tax laws. john R. Quarles, deputy administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, has called for changes infederal tax laws to support environmental groups and their efforts to lobby the Congress . .. . Alternative media coalition.Jeff Berger, KHSU-FM (Humboldt State U., Arcata, CA 95521) is attempting to set up a clearinghouse to act as a go-between for large and small, straight and wrinkly radio stations. He would like to hear from others. ... "Weeds Rush and Plants" is a nicely done bibliography on the history of weeds in America. From: New York Botanical Gardens, Bronx, NY 10458.. .. Student research. Results of projects conducted by college students on environmental and societal problems are reported in a new National Science Foundation publication, "Abstract Reports," Student-originated Studies Projects, 1974 (NSF 75-38), from: Gov. Printing Office, Washington, DC 20550. $5.20, Stock No. 038-00000247-3 ... . The Neighborhood History Project, 1020 S. W. Front Ave., Portland, OR 97204, has been formed to research and record history from a neighborhoodby-neighborhood perspective, by oral taping, photography, general research. ... Toxicology Research Projects, Dept. of Health, Education and Welfare, has announced plans for a new publication entitled "Toxicology Research Projects Directory," a 644-page directory containing descriptions of 2,500 ongoing research projects. Single issues $15 . . .. BLM computerized map inventory. Oregon's Bureau of Land Management has been working for 3 or 4 years on a RAIN Page 23 computerized map service for its regional offices, allowing the retrieval of specialized maps for various areas, including information on: land ownership, road system, timber status, etc.... Only 30 years ago the U.S. was in 4th place in the international health standings, with only the Hunzas, a tribe in South America, one in Netherlands New Guinea to top us. Now, in 1973, we are in about 40th place (from "Acres) . ... Ernest Callenbach, author of "Ecotopia" recently visited Eugene and spoke to a crowd of about 350-400. He may also be coming further north to visit interested people in the Portland area . ... Nebraska Low Energy Agriculture Project was announced by the Center for Rural Affairs (P. 0. Box 405, Walthill, NE 68067).... U.S.D.A.'s study, "The Composition of Foods," found beansprouts not living up to their nutrition reputation. ... The Oregon champion Douglas Fir (700-1000 years old, 302 feet tall, 13 feet in diameter) is dead; fallen by a 140 mph wind. The Queets Fir in Olympic Ntl. Forest again is champion. SUBSCRIBE TO RAIN HOW TO KNOW HOW MUCH TO PAY FOR YOUR SUBSCRIPTION If you are an institution, the institutional rate is $10/year. This includes 3 copies every' month, which can be put to good use by most institutions. If you don't send us payment with your order, you are an institution and the above paragraph applies. If you don't fit into institution (above) or foreign (below), you're probably an individual. You pay $5/year and get one copy per month. If you live in Canada or Mexico, it costs us $2.22 extra in postage to send you RAIN for a year. Please add that to the regular rate from above. If you live in Europe, Asia, Africa or South America, it costs the following amounts beyond regular rate, take your pick: $2.22/year for slow surface mail (about 2 months) $3.92/year for first class (about 5 weeks) $14.82/year for air mail (about 1 week) Name _________________________________ D Individual D Institution Address-------------- ----------------- Occupations? The Post Office won't deliver magazines without zip codes. D New subscription, money enclosed D Change of address Interests/Concerns ... D Canada/Mexico D Other foreign See note above for rates □ CHECK ENCLOSED The institutional rate may be used by individuals, but we hope institutions will use only the special $10.00 rate.
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