NEWS FROM NOWHERE - Wednesday

ON THIS DAY IN 1850 - The first life insurance policy for a woman was issued. Carolyn Ingraham, 36 years old, bought the policy in Madison, NJ. 

Virus devastating sea stars on Pacific Coast ident...

Manta parts worth $615 million to Indonesian touri...

Bats may hold henipavirus threat for West Africa

Why lizards have bird breath: Iguanas evolved one-...

Governments agree 20% hike in bluefin tuna catch

Endangered species: Food and fuel pursuit pushing ...

Texas hunting club will cancel auction if rhinocer...

Project puts spotlight on protected reserves that ...

AND TO WHISTLE WHILE YOU WORK... (Music that may have some relevance to items also on this page, or may just reflect my mood on the day):