Little Antonio Sleeps with the Fishes

LA Times obituary on goldfish used to show how polluted LA River is (the LA River is the dry concrete river bed seen in many movies, such as Grease and Italian Job). Little Ed still thrives (http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-goldfish-cam,0,2595017.special): Little Antonio Found Dead in Tank - Los Angeles Times: "Little Antonio, a goldfish made almost famous by living over 111 days in water from the Los Angeles River, was found dead in his tank in the latimes.com newsroom at 1:58 a.m. Monday. He was believed to be about five months old."
"Funeral arrangements have not yet been made, but the fish is expected to receive a burial at sea early this week by way of the Los Angeles sanitation system."

How to Spot a Phony Medical Doctor

Article about a fake doctor caught in Texas. Essentially, people trust doctors who seem to be good listeners: The Make-Believe Doctors: "In an unkind cut, the report stated that the people of Groveton should have known that Reid Brown was not a doctor because he did too many things wrong. For example, he made house calls for five dollars and charged only three dollars for an office visit. He approved of Medicare and would drive for miles to visit a patient, often without fee if the patient was poor. Besides, his handwriting was legible.
What were the secrets of Freddie Brant's success as an impersonator? They were many, but the main ones were his readiness to refer any potentially complicated case to nearby towns, a personality which inspired confidence, and a willingness to take time to listen to his patients."

Million Dollar Challenge

For all psychics and mediums, the Amazing Randi has a Million Dollar Challenge: "To date, no one has ever passed the preliminary tests. "

When Hippies Attack

Attempts to preserve the forest environment prove futile: The Steamboat Pilot: Tensions run high in forest: "The Rainbow Family peace gathering turned hostile Tuesday when a group of attendees began hurling rocks and sticks at law enforcement officers, U.S. Forest Service officials said. "