Expert warns of bioterror attack hospital crisis
Dr. Michael Osterholm warned at an AMA briefing that anthrax released in a mall could require 2,600 intensive care beds, a capacity not available nationwide. He warned about delays in quarantine without court orders and the danger of contagious breaks like smallpox if doctors detect them.
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Olympic pipeline violation caused massive fuel spill and fire
The Office of Pipeline Safety found Olympic operated the pipeline unsafely and violated safety standards. The spill released about 229,000 gallons, triggering a dangerous fireball that burned for miles. Investigators cited failures to prevent damage, test safety equipment, and train staff, highlighting insufficient precautions and response.
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Office of Pipeline Safety
New York Coliseum floor collapses injure two workers
Two construction workers suffered minor injuries when a floor gave way during demolition at the old New York Coliseum. At about 9 30 a.m. Friday the first floor collapsed, burying them to their waists and sending them into the basement amid concrete. Both were treated and released from hospitals.
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Online book sales surge as 1999 market soars
The 1999 Consumer Research Study on Book Purchasing shows online adult trade titles nearly tripling share to 5.4 percent with over 50 million books sold online. Internet growth cut traditional sellers’ shares while reference sales fell and Harry Potter did not offset declines in youth buyers.
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Trial lawyers funded Senate campaigns as bills near floor
Lawyers poured 508000 dollars into Democratic Senate campaigns last month as two major suits limiting bills approach the Senate. Williams Bailey of Houston gave 250000 from soft money. DSCC hosted 300000 at an ATLA conference fundraiser in Savannah.
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Texas ranchers long for summer hurricane amid drought
In Harlingen, Texans hope for a gentle, rain bringing hurricane to relieve severe drought. Rod Santa Ana of Weslaco center notes a plentiful water supply would remove such pleas. State losses approach 4.6 billion, with 150 counties drought disaster areas. San Angelo ranchers report grazing hardship as angles of drought deepen.
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Texas A&m Agricultural Research and Extension Center
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U.S
Department of Agriculture
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Margie Tullos
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