Fright Night at Zoo Raises Funds for Jaguar and Mountain Lion Facility
The zoo fundraiser gathered over 350 volunteers and raised 20000 to support a new facility for two jaguars and a mountain lion. Ticket sales brought 13800 and businesses contributed 5500 in donations. Hauschild called the event a definite success and praised participating businesses.
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Hauschild
College student writes edgy fiction and pursues novel
GCCC sophomore James Merideth, inspired by Chuck Palahniuk, writes a stark tale from a class assignment that became the summer Breakaway publication piece Cold Sweat. He juggles security work at Tyson Fresh Meats and magazine duties, while studying, refining a novel and aiming for a coastal four-year school after graduation.
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Kevin Thompson
Merideth
Thompson
Mark Jarmer
James
Jarmer
Chuck Palahniuk
God
GCCC
Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc
Storm Looting Drives Evacuation of Foreigners and Aid Drops
Desperate looters raid downtown areas as more than 30 foreigners are evacuated. Military and police guard businesses and set up check points to seize stolen goods. Residents push into a grocery store and others stock up. Aid convoys deliver water and medical supplies while officials distribute food packages. The storm disrupts Cozumel’s docks and airstrips, with at least three deaths reported from a falling tree and a gas tank explosion. President Fox pledges helicopter aid.
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Gregorio Vergara
Cancun
Alex Aguilar
Larry Lowman
Beaufort
S.C
Cozumel
Daniela Ayala
Associated Press
Isla Mujeres
Vicente Fox
Wilma Spars Florida Coast as Cuba Feels Floods and Looting
Wilma struck Florida early near Cape Romano bringing tornadoes and up to 10 inches of rain, flooding Key West and knocking out power for millions while Cuba, Cuba’s Havana region faced 3 feet of water. Rescuers used scuba gear and amphibious vehicles to pull hundreds from flooded homes in Havana. In Mexico, troops moved to control looting in Cancun as hunger and frustration rose among locals and stranded tourists. In Naples residents described the roar of debris and darkness as the storm lashed the coast with 100 mph winds and widespread outages.
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Erdale
Cuba
Havana
Wilma
Cancun
Mexico
Florida
Cape Romano
Naples
National Hurricane Center
Paul Tucchinio
Key West
Miami-Dade
Broward
Palm Beach
Atlantic
Miami
Weston
Fort Lauderdale
Kim DuBois
Platinum Gas Saver promises 22 percent fuel gain
Federal Consumer Protection backs the claim for the Platinum Gas Saver from Boston National Fuelsaver Corp. The device, connected to a vacuum line, allegedly injects platinum to boost combustion from 68 to 90 percent, claiming 22 percent fewer gallons per mile. A five year study reportedly showed greater savings than the claimed 22 percent.
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Federal Consumer Protection
Boston National Fuelsaver Corp
Joe Robinson
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