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The hidden horror in the closet
[begin Rod Sterling narrative] It was a typical summer morning for new high school graduate Mary Doe. She donned a robe from her closet and went down the hall to fix breakfast. Little did she suspect what would follow her out of that closet. It followed her into the kitchen, with only one thing in mind. Her blood. Mary Doe was about to be the subject of a vicious attack. It wanted blood, her blood, to make … Read entire article »
Filed under: Americas North Shore, Malaria, Medicine, Original writing, Reporting
Soldier Combat Harmful Insects
This is something the Army has done for generations. In Cuba, Panama, Italy and now in Iraq and Afghanistan. Staff Sgt. Kim Johnson, light wheeled mechanic, 345th Medical Detachment, collects one of many bug traps set up throughout Victory Base Complex. The traps are monitored daily to give Vector Control an idea of where the highest populations of mosquitoes and sand flies are located. (U.S. Army photo/Spc. Samuel J. Phillips) The childhood song ‘Shoo fly, don’t bother … Read entire article »
Filed under: Military
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