 Asia-Pacific bears brunt of disasters
(The Manila Times: Tue, 21 Aug) SYDNEY: Asia-Pacific countries accounted for 90 percent of people affected by natural disasters around the world since 2000, the region’s emergency management chiefs were told Monday.
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 Immigrants are willing to do an honest day's work
(News Transcript: Tue, 21 Aug) Iwould like to applaud Tom Baldwin for the humanity and sanity expressed in his letter to the editor printed in the Aug. 8 News Transcript ("People Come to the United States Seeking Opportunities"), and add my own voice to his.
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 Vans to replace ambulances for transfers
(Red Deer Advocate: Tue, 21 Aug) Health officials are moving forward on a proposal to replace some ambulances with vans, cars or buses to transport stable patients between hospitals. The David Thompson Health Region has called for expressions of interest from companies that could provide the service.
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 DDT and malaria
(Winchester Star: Tue, 21 Aug) Malaria is one of those diseases whose eradication is decidedly unambiguous: Kill the mosquitoes that carry the malady, and the problem is solved.
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 Chicago investors buy Burlington mall
(Small Business Times: Mon, 20 Aug) Chicago-based WexTrust Capital, through its affiliate S. Pine Street Investors LLC, has acquired the Pinecrest Shopping Center in Burlington. The property includes two single-story retail buildings with a total of 102,054 square feet.
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Official fears lack of water
