Miami snake handler Haast survives venom allergy bite
Bill Haast, a 64 year old snake handler at the Serpentarium in Miami near South Miami Hospital, escaped death after a bite from a Mexican headed Lizard. Haast has faced over 1000 bites from venomous snakes and now suffers an allergy that can trigger shock from pit vipers. He regularly handles about 100 poisonous serpents daily for a center that supplies antivenom and venom for research.
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Madison dog Cutter fined for trespass case
DANe County justice settled a trespass case for Cutter the Irish setter owned by Atty. Gen. La Follette. The dog’s master, Ed Elson, faced two counts of allowing a loose animal but secured dismissal for the plea on trespassing charges. Cutter, cited repeatedly in Madison streets, lived at La Follette’s Maple Bluff home. Maple Bluff has no leash law.
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Stark seeks entry into Black Caucus in bid to link with 17 members
Rep. Fortney Pete Stark of California filed formal application to join the Black Caucus, saying aides are needed to better understand in-district problems and schedules. Caucus chair Charles Rangel was unavailable for comment, while Rep. Ronald Dellums emphasized avoiding isolation and closer engagement. Stark’s district is roughly 13 percent black with 12 percent Hispanic origin. He sent the request April 28 and expects no quick reply.
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Mass escape leaves 10 inmates at large in Cook County
Chicago police report a break at Cook County Jail sparked by an accidental glass break in a laundry corridor. Seventeen inmates joined the escape, seven recaptured including three murder suspects, while ten remain at large, deemed dangerous and unarmed. Guards were diverted to other duties, aiding the breakout.
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Television fatigue blamed for teen speech crutch
Susan Gray, Harbor General Hospital chief speech pathologist, says teenage verbal lapses like you know stem from mental fatigue and overreliance on TV. She notes teens listen more than speak, due to a narrowed vocabulary fostered by constant media exposure, and advises parents to model verbal use while reducing TV time.
Edelin to Appeal Murder Conviction to Massachusetts Supreme Court
Dr Kenneth C Edelin will take his abortion related murder appeal to the state Supreme Court after Suffolk Superior Court Judge James P McGuire denied a motion to overturn the jury verdict. The 36 year old obstetrician remains employed at Boston City Hospital while serving probation stayed pending appeal.
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Blood trade warned as nations complain of profits
WHO reports widespread blood trade driven by money in developing countries. Donors in poverty are paid for plasma, risking health and threatening voluntary, safe blood donation. Prices vary from dollars per liter, while richer nations buy abroad for profit.
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