Time to get ready for winter Dec 5, 2008
After a local meteorologist last month predicted several nights of close-to-freezing temperatures, I decided to err on the side of caution and winterize our two water features ... After gently cleaning the breakable sections and then wrapping them in a towel for storage, I hauled a pail of warm, soapy water outside and gave the body of each fountain a good scrub ... How much do I water to insure continued good health for these plants. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Experts: Economic turmoil has hit Montana Dec 5, 2008
The Schweitzer administration will have a list of public works projects from highway and bridge construction to water and sewer ready to go, he said. If these federal dollars come to Montana, Ewer said it might free up more money that can be spent on other priorities. (Missoulian, MT)
A state under stress Dec 5, 2008
Water: River health at risk. VICTORIANS must consider drinking recycled sewage and harvest more water at home to reduce the damaging rates of extraction from rivers ... The report said the Government should "act with urgency to increase environmental water reserves", and environmental flows should be renamed "essential baseflows" to awaken Victorians to their importance. (The Age)
Cholera crisis in Zim deepening, says UN Dec 5, 2008
The water system is in disarray, forcing residents to drink from contaminated wells and streams ... Deputy Water and Infrastructural Development Minister Walter Mzembi said the ministry had only enough water treatment chemicals to last about 12 weeks, and called for donor support. (The South African Star)
Cholera to spread in SA? Dec 5, 2008
Zimbabwean women and children fetch water from an un protected well on 26 November 2008 in Harare ... "The lack of access to sanitation and clean water for refugees" has contributed to an outbreak of the illness across the southern border, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a statement ... "Many asylum seekers are living completely without shelter in Musina," she said, adding that the refugees who are pouring into South Africa at a rate of 500 a day are living "exposed to the weather and... (iAfrica.com)
Grand Canyon protection from mining about to end Dec 5, 2008
Environmentalists fear that uranium mining could adversely harm the national park and have a negative impact on the Colorado River, which provides drinking water to residents in Arizona, Nevada and California. But the BLM, one of several agencies under the umbrella of the Interior Department, has argued that ample protections are in place to protect the Grand Canyon and to ensure the sanctity of federal lands. (AZCentral -- News)
Creating water out of thin air Dec 5, 2008
Element Four has developed a machine that creates clean water out of air. Growth of water use has been outpacing the rate of population increase ... Shortages of clean water pose health challenges in the developing world. (CNN -- Health)
Worker killed on a Cemex site as HSE reveals plans Dec 5, 2008
"The investigation into Mr Dean's death has now been handed over to the HSE by police inspectors.Mr Dean, who was working on a new Cemex leachate treatment plant at a former landfill tip in Frampton-on-Severn, was killed when a dumper truck overturned on the site. It is understood he was contracted through specialist company Hytech Water, which was appointed to build the plant.He was pronounced dead at the scene.A Cemex spokeswoman described the incident as "tragic" and said the group was... (CN plus)
BP therapy can prevent heart attacks Dec 5, 2008
The other pill combined benazepril and hydrochloro-thiazide, a type of diuretic or water pill ... Currently, national guidelines for the treatment of high blood pressure (also called hypertension) call for patients who need medication to start out on a single pill, usually a diuretic, or water pill, and to add other drugs only as needed to bring pressure down. (Times of India)
Amnesty: Gunmen abduct Zimbabwean activist Dec 5, 2008
Medical professionals blame the resurgence of the water-borne disease on the lack of safe water in many parts of the country. Share this on. (CNN -- World)
Blood Pressure Pill Combo More Effective Than Diuretics Dec 5, 2008
The patients took either a tablet containing benazepril (an ACE inhibitor) and amlodipine (a calcium channel blocker) or a tablet that contained benazepril and hydrochloro-thiazide, a type of diuretic (water pill). Both combination pills helped reduce blood pressure in more than 75 percent of patients, but those taking the first pill had 20 percent fewer cardiovascular events than those taking the other combination pill with the diuretic. (MEDLINEplus)
Parents Cut Corners in Poor Economy Dec 5, 2008
As if unemployment numbers weren't enough, the story of an infant in Florida really hit the country as a sign we are in desperate economic times: Five-month-old La'Damian Barton almost died Monday from watered-down formula because his mother tried to cut costs ... Phyllis Harrison of Yonkers, N.Y., a member of , an organization of low-income people working to improve their communities in New York city and state, said occasionally skimping, or watering things down is nothing new ... "Well, you... (ABC News)
Gym-Rat-in-Chief: Obama's Extreme Fitness Dec 5, 2008
Snacks of and Fiji water. Grueling cardio sessions at the gym. (ABC News)
The golden egg and I Dec 5, 2008
The inspectors are partial to the Culleoka sweet water everything a person does has something to do with improved flavor and the sooner the egg is eaten, the better they are for a person, he adds with pride. Michael Nischan, chef and consultant for projects which support local farmers has written the beautiful, Homegrown Pure and Simple, concurs in which he states, Farm fresh eggs are recognizably richer in color, taste and texture than eggs that have been pasteurized and stored for weeks for... (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Dying for A Drink Dec 5, 2008
of rain a year, residents in the sprawling housing developments where much of the Las Vegas population lives use an average of 165 gal. of water a day--and 90% of that comes from Lake Mead, the reservoir created by Hoover Dam in 1935. Lake Mead holds Nevada's 130 billion gal. share of the Colorado River's flow, split with six other states in the West--and for decades, says Pat Mulroy, head of the Southern Nevada Water Authority, "we'd assumed it was virtually drought-proof." ... Through air that... (Time.com)
Three deer mice found with hantavirus Dec 5, 2008
Wash the gloves in the bleach solution, then soap and water, and dispose of them in the same manner. Breaking News Team: (619) 293-1010. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Office outbreak? Dec 4, 2008
Proper hand-washing, Swanson said, means more than just a quick rinse off under water. Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds in the hottest water you can stand ... Stomach problems: A stomach virus-- nausea, vomiting, watery diarrhea, aches and low-grade fever-- can lay you low for several days. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Pirates' boldness surprised passengers Dec 4, 2008
MUSCAT, Oman - Passengers on a luxury cruise liner attacked by pirates in the dangerous waters between Yemen and Somalia said yesterday they were surprised by the assailants' boldness and described hearing the "Pop! Pop! Pop!" of the pirates' rifles firing at the ship. Sunday's attack on the nearly 600-foot long American-operated M/S Nautica in the Gulf of Aden was the latest evidence that pirates have grown more aggressive, viewing almost any ship on the water as a potential target. (Boston Globe)
Riot police break up protests in Zimbabwe Dec 4, 2008
At a reception centre in the South African border town of Musina, where cholera victims were being treated, many said there was no water or food in their homeland. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Activists slam EPA rule on mountaintop coal mining debris Dec 4, 2008
Appalachian Voices, a group based in North Carolina, and others blasted Tuesday's decision by the Environmental Protection Agency to endorse the mining rule, saying it would mean the death of freshwater streams and probably the start of a new surge in mountaintop removal surface mining across Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee, and Kentucky ... Dumping excess rock and soil has always been allowed, she said, as long as operators comply with federal water quality laws. (Boston Globe)
Indiana guardsmen sue defense contractor KBR Dec 4, 2008
WASHINGTON - Sixteen Indiana national guardsmen filed a lawsuit yesterday accusing KBR, the Houston-based US defense contractor, of knowingly exposing them to "one of the most potent carcinogens" known to man while they guarded a water treatment plant in Iraq that the company was repairing ... KBR was under a deadline to finish repairs on the plant, which pumped water to Iraq's oil fields. (Boston Globe)
Zimbabwe 'asks for cholera help' Dec 4, 2008
At the aid meeting, Mr Parirenyatwa said his government needed water as well as sanitation equipment, the WHO's communications officer in Harare, Paul Garwood, told the BBC. ... Most of Zimbabwe's capital has been without water since Sunday ... South African local health department spokesman Phuti Seloba has warned people not to use the river water at all. (BBC News)
50th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology Will Feature Breakthrough Research in Blood Diseases Dec 4, 2008
This year's plenary policy forum, "50 Years of Progress in Hematology," which is co-sponsored by ASH and the European Hematology Association, will feature Nobel Prize winner Peter Agre, MD, who will discuss how his research on water channels in red blood cells, as well as the research of others that originated in hematology, grew to have profound and catalytic influences on numerous areas of science. For the complete annual meeting program and abstracts, visit. (PR Newswire)
Atlanta police shut down Tasty Dog eatery Dec 4, 2008
And the restaurant had no hot water. The Health Department gave the Tasty Dog a rating of 41 today; a score of 95 is passing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Big problems, Canadian solutions Dec 4, 2008
The Right Honourable Joe Clark, former Canadian prime minister, Margaret Catley-Carlson, vice-chair of the International Water Management Institute and Lisa Safarian, president and general manager of Monsanto, are our guest speakers for what promises to be an exciting look at the role of Canadian agriculture and plant science innovations in solving the world's greatest challenges: climate change, water scarcity and malnutrition. "CropLife Canada, its member companies, and the Grain Growers of... (Canada Newswire)
Outbreak linked to cases in South Dec 4, 2008
Mexican produce also could be contaminated through irrigation with contaminated water, by broken sewage pipes or by being stored on ice made from contaminated water, Fiore said. In food-borne hepatitis A outbreaks, produce almost always has been the cause, Fiore said. (Yahoo News -- Hepatitis)
Investigation lets Chi-Chi's staff off hook Dec 4, 2008
One is contaminated water. Another is field workers who must simultaneously care for small children who are infected. (Yahoo News -- Hepatitis)
City has water problems Dec 4, 2008
Mayor Ken Olson removed a resolution from last night's Laurel City Council agenda authorizing him to execute a contract with COP Construction to replace the missing protective lids on the city's water intake in the Yellowstone River ... The intake provides water to the water treatment plant ... Without the cover on the intake, screens could become jammed with ice or other debris, according to Great West's Patrick Murtagh, preventing a good flow of water to the water treatment plant. (Laurel Outlook, MT)
Mystery shrouds chained teenager Dec 4, 2008
They gave him a banana and a bottle of water. He wolfed down both, said thank you and told his story. (Los Angeles Times)
Tanzania: Poverty Reduction Slow Despite Economic Growth Dec 4, 2008
Dar Es Salaam Tanzania is lagging behind on key development goals for safe water, income and health, even though the east African nation has benefited from a growing economy over the last few years, according a newly released household budget survey ... Only 58 percent of residents of Tanzania's biggest city Dar es Salaam, for example, were able to afford piped drinking water in 2007; down from 86 percent six years earlier. (allAfrica.com)
Zimbabwe: Cholera Spreads to Limpopo River Dec 4, 2008
The UN children's agency, UNICEF, said in a statement: "The onset of the rainy season threatens to make the waterborne disease endemic, as the spread of cholera becomes increasingly unpredictable and the response is outpaced by the outbreaks. Harare [the capital], where the highest numbers of cholera cases have been reported, continues to experience serious water outages." ... UNICEF said it had provided the Harare authorities with a month's supply of water treatment chemicals for the city and... (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: Aid Agencies Struggle After Jos Carnage Dec 4, 2008
The Nigerian Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has been handing out blankets, buckets, kettles, food and water to displaced families but Francis Ayinzat, programme coordinator with the NGO Oxfam in Jos, said: "In one [army] barrack 2,000 people are sleeping on the floor with no basic facilities. Most of the shops are closed and the price of food is increasing dramatically.". He said water could soon run out as "no one is manning the pumping stations". (allAfrica.com)
Celebrities take aim at elephant exhibit Dec 4, 2008
Paula Frier / APBilly, a 21-year-old Asian elephant, drinks water in his enclosure at the Los Angeles Zoo ... On Wednesday, the City Council is expected to vote on whether to scuttle the six-acre exhibit that would be seven times larger than the current enclosure and feature open space with pools, mud holes and a waterfall to help pachyderms pass the time. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Aid worker tells of challenges Dec 4, 2008
Water crisis hinders cholera fight ... The degradation of the water supply and sanitation systems are one of the root causes of the cholera outbreak ... There are not sufficient safe sources of drinking water. (BBC News -- Health)
Zimbabwe moves to tackle cash shortage as soldiers riot Dec 4, 2008
One-third of the deaths were in Harare, where water has been cut off for days because of a lack of chemicals to treat the supply. The government said it will punish troops involved in the protests but some of Robert Mugabe's critics suspect the demonstrations may have been orchestrated to justify a further crackdown on his opponents and possibly the introduction of a state of emergency. (guardian.co.uk)
Man blamed for Darfur says I am at peace with myself Dec 4, 2008
And he insisted his 2004 description of the rebels as "fish" who needed the "water" of the villages to survive (thereby allegedly justifying the destruction of villages) was a distortion of his meaning. People in Darfur knew the truth, he said, which was why he was still welcome there. (guardian.co.uk)
Pflueger's arraignment delayed due to health issue Dec 4, 2008
The breach sent an estimated 300 million gallons of water from the reservoir toward the ocean, killing seven people who were swept away, along with their homes ... The breach sent an estimated 300 million gallons of water from the reservoir toward the ocean, killing seven people who were swept away, along with their homes. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Pollution's Impact on an American Icon Dec 4, 2008
To get their microscopic food, they filter as much as 106 gallons of seawater a day. Filter-feeding makes the mollusks extremely sensitive to pollutants in the water ... Pearl-bearing mollusks are also very sensitive to water temperature. (Pekin Times, IL)
Going 'Green' is a Package Deal Dec 4, 2008
Consumers fill the bottle with tap water, twist in the cartridge and are ready to clean ... Many bottled water drinkers imbibe in packaged water for their health - bottled water is perceived as clean, healthy and convenient ... Bottled water manufacturers are trying to turn those numbers around, introducing compactable bottles designed to crumple easily, which makes it easier to recycle them after use. (Pekin Times, IL)
Considering an Experience Gift? Some Hints for Finding a Winner Dec 4, 2008
Or, if the recipient is afraid of water but not heights, a hot air balloon ride might be more appealing than whitewater rafting. Once you've answered these considerations, you'll need to home in on just the right gift. (Pekin Times, IL)
What You Need to Know About Heart Failure Medications Dec 4, 2008
Diuretics - Also called water pills, these work by helping the body get rid of extra fluid. Less fluid in the lungs makes breathing easier and means less swelling in other parts of the body. (Pekin Times, IL)
Hardwood Cabinets Enhance Universal Design Dec 4, 2008
Don't worry about water damage. Today's water resistant finishes form a watertight seal protecting the wood yet allowing it to expand and contract, normally. (Pekin Times, IL)
Purr-fectly 'Green' Cat Care Tips Dec 4, 2008
Change your pet's water and food bowl regularly to eliminate potential disease, insect or other pest infestations. Be sure to use filtered tap water rather than bottled water, which weighs on your wallet and the environment. (Pekin Times, IL)
Five-step check for nano safety Dec 4, 2008
The five grand challenges include developing instruments to evaluate exposure to engineered nanomaterials in air and water and developing methods for assessing their toxicity. NANOTECH'S FIVE CHALLENGES Develop instruments to assess exposure to engineered nanomaterials in air and water within next 3-10 years Create and test ways of evaluating the toxicity of nanomaterials in 5-15 years Generate models to predict their possible impact on the environment and human health over the next 10 years... (Yahoo News -- Nanotechnology)
Pat and Kevin Williams among suspended Dec 4, 2008
The Williamses are believed to have taken the dietary water pill called StarCaps, which didnt list Bumetanide as an ingredient on its label and has since been found to contain the substance ... Weight reduction products predominately contain stimulants for increasing metabolism and suppressing appetite and/or diuretics or water pills for water weight loss ... If you test positive for a banned stimulant or diuretic or water pill, this constitutes a positive test. (VikingUpdate.com)
Thieves ready for holidays Dec 4, 2008
Mary Richards was at her Ware Road home Monday afternoon when a man knocked on the door and claimed he wanted to talk to her about placing a pipe or water line in her yard, according to a Richmond County Sheriff's Office report ... A second man, whom she described as a white man in his 60s, then entered the house and demanded water so he could take some pills he had in his hand ... While Ms. Richards was getting the water, the first man fled the home with her purse, money and jewelry, the report... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Zimbabwe police charge protesters, cholera spreads Dec 4, 2008
At a reception centre in the South African border town of Musina, where cholera victims were being treated, many said there was no water or food in their homeland. "There is nothing in Zimbabwe," said one Zimbabwean, who did not want to give his name. (AlertNet)
Economic times turn desperate for some metro Atlantans Dec 4, 2008
Things brightened a bit this week when he found a place to go, although he said it s not even worth living in because of electrical problems and water system leaks ... He and his wife bathe at the homes of relatives and fetch water in recycled milk jugs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Report urges states to tackle preterm birth crisis Dec 4, 2008
But the report highlights big geographic differences that March of Dimes president Dr. Jennifer Howse called "a dash of cold water.". In Vermont, 9 percent of babies were preemies in 2005, the latest available data. (North County Times)
NOW SERVING: Big Ernie's Rib Shack parks for good in Escondido Dec 4, 2008
Never get more than 5 feet away from the barbecue," and always keep a spray bottle filled with water seasoned with whatever seasonings you're using.Spray that water liberally on the meat, he advised:"Keep the water hot so it activates the seasonings, and spray the meat to control the flames. It also helps steam the meat. (North County Times)
Sea's pollution hotspots 'missed' Dec 4, 2008
The lack of water exchange between the Baltic and the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans makes the sea water naturally more prone to dead zone episodes, where the water has very low concentrations of dissolved oxygen ... Sweden was found to have an unmonitored area where water drains into the Baltic of 20 ... The new research shows that concentrations of nitrogen and phosphorus and organic pollutants in the water flowing from these unmonitored areas may be much larger than in the main rivers that are... (BBC News -- Science)
Most U.S. Organizations Not Adapting To Climate Change, Report Finds Dec 4, 2008
Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Texas, where water supply is critical and climate change is not factored into state agencies' current water management plans ... 27, 2008) Climate change is having an impact on the water cycle, raising the issue of whether we should be investing in adapting to these impacts or focusing on more pressing water resource issues, such as. (Science Daily)
Function Of Helical Band In Heart Detailed Dec 4, 2008
"The heart twists to push blood out the same way you twist a wet towel to wring water out of it," explains Morteza Gharib, the principal investigator on the study, and the Hans W. Liepmann Professor of Aeronautics and professor of bioengineering in the Division of Engineering and Applied Science at Caltech. Some 50 years ago, anatomist Francisco Torrent-Guasp was the first to show the helical configuration of the heart's myocardium--its muscular middle layer, the one that contracts with each... (Science Daily)
My View: Delta water plan is key to California's future Dec 4, 2008
Last year, a court order to protect the smelt drew protests from water users south of the Delta who are concerned about their water supply. We sympathize, because we also understand the importance of water ... Our communities depend on water. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Chile Police Say Santiago Animal Rescue Center Left Cats, Dogs Out to Die Dec 4, 2008
All the animals are in a terrible state, abandoned, without food, without water ... Todays raid found starving dogs, infested with ticks and other parasites and without access to water, Arias said. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Time to get ready for winter Dec 4, 2008
After a local meteorologist last month predicted several nights of close-to-freezing temperatures, I decided to err on the side of caution and winterize our two water features ... After gently cleaning the breakable sections and then wrapping them in a towel for storage, I hauled a pail of warm, soapy water outside and gave the body of each fountain a good scrub ... How much do I water to insure continued good health for these plants. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
EU officials defend pricey coffee machines Dec 4, 2008
The European Commission on Wednesday defended its decision to spend about 100,000 on coffee machines found to have high concentrations of heavy metals in the water they used ... Last month, the commission, the executive arm of the European Union, removed from service 20 deluxe "superautomatic" coffee machines after a staff member sent water from the machines for testing that showed astronomical levels of nickel and elevated amounts of lead ... Officials who manage the commission's buildings in... (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Desperate timesfor Atlantans Dec 4, 2008
Things brightened a bit this week when he found a place to go, although he said it s not even worth living in because of electrical problems and water system leaks ... He and his wife bathe at the homes of relatives and fetch water in recycled milk jugs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Tuesday's lesson for 2010 Dec 4, 2008
The gold waters run deep, and the man dies hard ... As ambivalent as you are and have good reason to be, how do you feel about the prospect of rebuilding the Party of Whoever on Goldwaterism ... Bush is water over the dam. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Message in Chambliss victory? Dec 4, 2008
Yup, sky is still blue on a sunny day, and water is still wet ... The water is warm, the taxes are low and the lazy actually want to be left behind ... If she runs against Begich in 6 years, she s dead in the water. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
'Nuisance' hot dog stand shut down Dec 4, 2008
And the restaurant had no hot water. The Health Department gave the Tasty Dog a rating of 41 today; a score of 95 is passing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Chatham residents told to boil water Dec 4, 2008
The town of Chatham and Pittsylvania County Health Department are advising residents to boil tap water or use bottled water for drinking and cooking after Chatham was forced to shut off the town's entire water supply late Wednesday afternoon to repair a major water line break. The break, which was discovered Wednesday afternoon, created low to no water pressure throughout the town's distribution system and may have allowed raw, untreated water to enter water lines ... According to the town and... (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Letting Tuberville go risky for Auburn Dec 4, 2008
Callahan, an NFL guy, was a fish out of water and went 27-22 and put the program into a severe hole. Most fans are rational but a lot fans are like teenaged boys. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Big Grady dodges the 'roid cops, for now Dec 4, 2008
I you eat greens that were grown beside an illegal substance or drink bottled water that got contaminated you are at fault period ... I you eat greens that were grown beside an illegal substance or drink bottled water that got contaminated you are at fault period. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Misery loves company Dec 4, 2008
Lungs now completely filled with water ... I m telling you the air smells fresher the water tastes sweeter clouds seem even puffier. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
