It is reported that a strong earthquake hit Indonesia this past Wednesday and caused a tsunami to hit the town of Padang. The quake even caused tall buildings to sway and the tsunami caused a 9 foot tall wave to fall on Padang about 20 minutes after the quake. One person was killed and dozens were injured. Several buildings were damaged and a car showroom collapsed. Some people in Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand also felt the quake. When the quake hit a lot of people went to the inland to be safer.
It is reported in Denver that a nonpoisonous bull snake wondered into a classroom at Colorado State University and bit a student in the hand. The Instructor was into his lecture when students saw the snake slithering near the doors of the classroom. The student that was bitten was trying to remove the snake from the classroom. Another student put the snake in his backpack and took it outside. The school officials believe that the snake was brought into the building by a student.