Hot flashes, dead horses
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Wyeth-Ayersts' menopause drug Premarin has its origins in the urine of pregnant mares. But the drug's popularity means that thousands of unwanted colts are sold for a few cents to horse traders and butchers. Kathleen Hofferty is one of a growing number of activists who try to surreptitiously buy as many foals as they can for re-homing to loving owners.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 1998
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The accused: Tina Rainville laid it all on the line - her brilliant career, her faith in justice, her unborn child - to free convicted killer Lisa Lambert. Now that her client is back in jail, will the defender have to defend herself?
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Criminal lawyer Rainville continues to fight for Lambert, a pro-bono client whose case has become controversial after the public protested over the ruling that she was innocent. Lambert, who has since been sent back to prison on a technicality, still maintains her innocence of the murder of her supposed romantic rival.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 1999
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Beast of burden
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Elkins Park native David Bernstein is a leading transporter of rock gear and rock stars. The article discusses Bernstein and his business.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 2003
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