Manatees: swimming against the human tide

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Human activity accounts for about 45% of all manatee deaths in Florida, with the number still rising. Manatees have no known predators and have coexisted with other marine organisms for 50 million years. To protect manatees, 13 Florida counties have created the Manatee Protection Plan.

Florida, Patient outcomes, Mortality, Natural history, Protection and preservation, Marine mammals, Manatees

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San Simeon's child

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The woman who was known as the niece of actress Marion Davies and newspaper tycoon Hearst is now claiming that she was, in fact, their daughter. Lake kept this a secret, and her son disclosed it after her death in 1993. Many remain skeptical.

History, Biography, Family, San Simeon, California, Hearst, William Randolph (American publisher), Lake, Patricia Van Cleve

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France

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Alsace Pinot Blanc, Alsace Riesling, other Alsace and Languedoc wines are rated on a scale of one to 100, with tasting notes and prices provided. A 1996 Charles Wantz Pinot Blanc Alsace Reserve Pariculier at $12 is rated 87.

Evaluation, Wine, Riesling (Wine)

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