Worm farm in Giant City State Park turns night crawlers into cash
Maranda Ramona Young tends almost 200000 wiggling night crawlers in 400 ventilated pails at Giant City Stables inside the state park. She harvests casting to sell wholesale to Racine Wisconsin while some worms reduce manure at nearby stables and others are sold to local fishermen. The operation requires heavy labor, careful culling every two weeks, and patience as worms reach breeder stage in about 12 weeks.
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Congress probes WorldCom officials over loans and fraud
Lawmakers scrutinize WorldCom executives after it disclosed nearly 4 billion in hidden expenses. Subpoenas target internal audits, board and audit committee minutes, and records on Scott Sullivan. SEC demands CEO and CFO sworn statements and preservation of documents amid fraud probe.
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Debt limit raised by Congress sparks political clash
Congress approves a 450 billion increase in federal borrowing authority to avoid default and offset shaky accounting fears. Treasury Secretary O'Neill, echoed by Daschle, warns against fraudulent practices while House passage tightens partisan lines. Senate had backed the measure 68-29. Bush expected to sign.
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Telephone tooth prototype draws crowd at science museum
Visitors queued at the Science Museum to try the audio tooth implant a device that turns phones on and off and transmits vibrations through molars. Reactions varied from curiosity to privacy fears as participants weighed future high tech convenience against invasive dental use.
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