A new lease on life

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The Reptile House, Baltimore Zoo, was renovated in 1993 to provide a natural habitat to its reptiles, most of which are endangered species. The installation of air conditioners, thermostats, and humidifiers have given the animals a favorable ambience. Between 1993 and 1995, 300 reptiles and amphibians consisting of 20 species reproduced as compared to the 21 species which reproduced in the first 40 years of the Reptile House's existence. Anthony Wisnieski, curator at the Reptile House, feels that the surplus animals should be shifted to zoos.

Remodeling and renovation, Protection and preservation, Amphibians, Reptiles, Baltimore Zoo

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The new Gulag: a recent breakout from Chinese labor camps

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Chinese dissident Harry Wu wants the word 'laogai' to become familiar to Americans, the same way in which 'Gulag' was popularized by Alexander Solzhenitsyn. Wu believes that 'laogai,' which means 'reform through labor,' can bring more attention to labor camps in China.

China, Purchasing, Evaluation, Column, Social policy, Books, Terminology, Reno, Janet, Chinese language, Wu, Harry

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Bosnia's ground zero

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The Serbs are waging a hideous war in Bosnia, an ethnic cleansing replete with death camps that rival Hitler's concentration camps of World War II. Prisoners are beaten, raped, tortured and left to lie in filth and misery. The camps are described.

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Military aspects, War crimes

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