Moose Leaves Lovesick Pair After 76 Days of Courtship
In Montpelier Vermont a 700 pound moose who wooed Jessica the Hereford on Larry Carrara’s farm for 76 days has reportedly left. Game warden Donald Gallus notes the animal is on the loose and departs, citing that antler loss weakens a bull’s defenses and urges. The tale drew national attention with 75000 visitors and a song about the pair. Jessica’s owner Lila Carrara says the cow and her herd miss the moose, who had become a local sensation.
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Donald Gallus
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Larry Carrara
Jessica
Gallus
Carrara
Lila Carrara
Fight and Switch: Consumers urged to shop lower credit card rates
Washington AP report notes consumer groups urge Americans to switch to lower interest credit cards and pay off overpriced cards. They call for full cost disclosure and possible rate limits, citing growing competition as banks cut rates. Representatives from Bankcard Holders of America and Consumer Federation of America back the move, while bankers warn of higher qualification costs for banks.
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Congress
Elgie Holstein
Bankcard Holders of America
Charles E. Schumer
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Alan Fox
Consumer Federation of America
Thomas E. Honey
Consumer Bankers Association
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Estrogen Beneficial Despite Risks
A CDC led study argues estrogen replacement therapy benefits outweigh risks for postmenopausal women. Among 1400 breast cancer cases and 1600 controls, overall risk did not rise significantly, though higher risk appeared for those aged 50 to 54 or with a first degree relative with breast cancer.
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Federal
Centers For Disease Control
Atlanta
Peter M. Layde
CDC
Layde
Journal of the American Medical Association
Ann Recommends Program To Curb Drug Abuse
A Dear Readers column outlines a U S Education Department plan to curb drugs through schools, parents, students and communities. It lists must do actions like monitoring drug use, clear rules, security, a full prevention curriculum, and community partnerships. It emphasizes parental example, peer pressure resistance, school enforcement, and law enforcement collaboration.
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