Cubans Warn of Avalanche If U S Opens Tourism
Cancun conference brings Cuban and U S tour operators discussing impact of potential travel opening. Officials caution limited Cuba hotel capacity could cap an influx while prices may rise to curb overload. Estimates target 1 million visitors initially, rising to 2 3 million in five years.
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Cancun
Mexico
U.S. Senate
U.S
Robert Whitley
United States Tour Operators Association
Cuba
Miguel Figueras
Canada
Germany
Italy
Spain
France
Britain
Antonio Diaz
Havanatar
Treasury Department
Senate
Bush
Treasury and
Transportation Departments
Stretchers resized to carry obese patients nationwide
Obesity rise pushes medical suppliers and ambulance crews to adopt heavy duty stretchers rated at 650 pounds. Manufacturers reinforce frames and supports while crews replace standard units to reduce injuries. Southwest Ambulance switched to 650 pound stretchers and added wide ambulances with hydraulic lifts.
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Wilmington
Ohio
Richard Atkinson
American Obesity Association
Josh Weiss
Southwest Ambulance
Phoenix
Tucson
Ariz
Pany
Southwest
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