Kauai’s most extensive infestation of fire ants poses a health risk to Hawaii’s residents and tourists, officials say.Fire ants are “raining down” on people and stinging people in their sleep, per SFGATE.Welts caused by fire ants stings can “last for weeks,” according to the Kauai Invasive Species Committee.The discovery of millions of fire ants in Kauai...
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The family of the former Nigerian Central Bank Governor, Lamido Sanusi, is currently celebrating one of their own, as Hafsat Lamido, a daughter of Muhammad…The family of the former Nigerian Central Bank Governor, Lamido Sanusi, is currently celebrating one of their own, as Hafsat Lamido, a daughter of Muhammad Sanusi II, the former Emir of Kano, has bagged a master’s degree from the Soas...
The truth behind this year's snake season – St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Australia’s reputation as home to some of the world’s deadliest animals is as ubiquitous as its connection to beer and barbecues. But is it based on reality?The truth, particularly when it comes to snakes, is much more complex, Melbourne University researcher Timothy Jackson says.“We certainly don’t have any of the world’s most dangerous snakes (by death rates)...
The exotic world of deadly poison – TOXIC TALES – Daily Maverick
The Amazon frog was a beautiful shade of luminous green and didn’t resist being picked up. The guide looked alarmed: “I think you should put it down and wash your hands.” It didn’t help. Within minutes, the palm of my hand was so painful I nearly vomited and actually checked the back to see if something had drilled right through. The excruciating pain lasted half an hour. The little guy sure...
Five Spirited Liquids for Gifting: Adult Beverages From Around the World to You – Food – Austin Chronicle
You know we feature local booze whenever we can here at the Austin Chronicle, but damned if we’re going to ignore everything else on the planet. Especially in this season of gift-giving, there are plenty of quaffable spirits out there – beyond the blue horizon, like – that you’ll want to be aware of. Here are five of them:1. MR. BLACK You know how there are some animals that are kinda dangerous...
NBL 22/23: Sydney Kings lose to Cairns Taipan in Xavier Cooks return from injury – Code
Xavier Cooks return from injury wasn’t enough to will Sydney over the line as the Taipans stunned the NBL champions in overtime.CAIRNS has manufactured a miracle come-from-behind 94-88 victory to end the Kings’ historic winning run on the road at 17 straight victories.Trailing by 10 at the final break and eight with just over three minutes left, the Taipans surged on the back of a rabid...
The truth behind this year's snake season – The Advocate
Australia’s reputation as home to some of the world’s deadliest animals is as ubiquitous as its connection to beer and barbecues. But is it based on reality?The truth, particularly when it comes to snakes, is much more complex, Melbourne University researcher Timothy Jackson says.“We certainly don’t have any of the world’s most dangerous snakes (by death rates)...
Pet owners' urgent warning after double heartbreak on beach walk – 9Honey
By Kate Kachor| 16 minutes agoWhen Janice and John Terrill's two beloved dogs died suddenly in September, the Queensland couple were told snakes were the likely cause. Then tragedy struck again.It was a Sunday afternoon when Betty and Jet, both black Labradors, were out with their owners roaming a rocky platform near Grasstree Beach, and found something and ate it.Later that day Betty began...
The truth behind this year's snake season – Blue Mountains Gazette
Australia’s reputation as home to some of the world’s deadliest animals is as ubiquitous as its connection to beer and barbecues. But is it based on reality?The truth, particularly when it comes to snakes, is much more complex, Melbourne University researcher Timothy Jackson says.“We certainly don’t have any of the world’s most dangerous snakes (by death rates)...
A historic moment – and then some – Philstar.com
It was indeed one of those special moments in history, as Lucio Tan-owned Philippine Airlines described it – a president-pilot flying the President of the Republic on a mission for the nation.There in the flight deck, Capt. Stanley Ng looked dapper as a pilot could be – and calm, focused and proud, as seen in the photos. He served as the Pilot-in-Command of the PAL flight that carried...
