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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
'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)
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)
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)
Vic gets F in environmental report card Dec 4, 2008
Dr McPhail says Victorians generate an ecological footprint three times as bad as the global average, with massive demands on water, energy, materials, petrol and land use ... "But Environment Minister Gavin Jennings has defended the government's record on the environment, saying Victoria has consistently shown national leadership in areas such as advocacy for a national emissions trading scheme, national water reform and Landcare programs."If the commissioner was doing a worldwide environment... (The Age)
“Big Daddy” to be honored in South Logan (227) Dec 4, 2008
Its tower was even further out in the water and you had to go by boat to make tests at the tower ... He was stuck on the station out in the water for three days just hoping he did not get blown away. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Kansas State beats UGA for bio lab Dec 4, 2008
Air and water vents must be filtered and self-contained. Reader Comments. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Rape as genocide Dec 4, 2008
" Such acts of genocide arising from rape rather than from murder can be prosecuted as stand-alone crimes before the International Criminal Court. Their complexity, despite helpful rulings from the Rwanda and Bosnia war crimes tribunals, may discourage the judges from affirming genocide charges while they opt for the more familiar terrain of other atrocity crimes charges. Hanging in the balance is whether the heinous strategy of mass rape in modern warfare will be condemned and prosecuted for... (International Herald Tribune)
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I strongly believe in the sanctity of life, but the argument that all life is worth preserving no matter the cost doesn t hold water. Around 10,000,000 children die each year from preventable diseases, mostly hunger. (International Herald Tribune)
Enough flu shots available Dec 4, 2008
Board Chairman Carl Higley Sr. of Edwardsburg said there doesn't seem to be a water problem there and if so it is borderline. Board member Robert Morris agreed. (Cassopolis Vigilant, MI)
Guardsmen sue firm over chemical exposure Dec 4, 2008
The soldiers say that they, along with other American civilian contractors, were exposed to the chemical at the Qarmat Ali water pumping plant in southern Iraq shortly after the U.S. invasion in 2003 ... The Guardsmen and civilian contractors who worked there have described walking on and sitting near the bright orange powder that was widely dispersed throughout the grounds of the water plant ... Mark McManaway, a father and grandfather, was an Indiana National Guard sergeant at the water plant... (CNN -- US)
Ten steps to avoid the holiday spread Dec 4, 2008
Alternate alcoholic drinks with sparkling water, cranberry and soda, or tomato juice. Keep a food diaryDon't wait until January to start your food journal. (Globe and Mail)
• Black stool indicates gastrointestinal bleeding Dec 4, 2008
DEAR DR. GOTT: My city in Nebraska will vote soon on whether our city water should be fluoridated ... DEAR READER: Fluoride is found at varying levels in all drinking water ... Countless studies done over the years have shown favorable effects from supplements in drinking water for all children between the ages of 6 months and 16 years as a means of preventing decay. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Experts: Less salt, more water prevents kidney stones in kids Dec 4, 2008
Although there are many causes of kidney stones, he said, he suspects the growing number of children with the disease comes from a diet heavy in salty and processed foods and a lack of water. The solution is simple: Less salt and more water, he said. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Thai king misses key speech amid political crisis Dec 4, 2008
Fire, water, mold damage repair. 24 hour emergency service. (Yahoo News)
Sewage leaks into Dry Creek Dec 4, 2008
City and county crews posted signs warning people to keep out and to have no contact with the small amount of water in Dry Creek, which draws few people in cold weather ... City officials paid a $152,000 fine to the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board for allowing 1. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Preventing Super Bug Infections Dec 4, 2008
Wash your own hands with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizers. Ask your health care provider to wash his or her hands and/or change their gloves prior to being examined. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Bathroom Renovations: Safe, Secure and Stylish Dec 4, 2008
Bath mats help collect dripping water near the tub or shower and provide comfort and safety from slippery, cold floors ... Tripping on rugs is just as bad as slipping on water, so make sure you have a mat next to the shower and toilet that has a secure backing so it doesn't slip ... Simply walk in, shut the water-tight door, sit in the contoured seat, fill up and enjoy. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Bid for IH property to be opened Dec 4, 2008
Also, Cessely McGhee was welcomed as new city water clerk, and Kayma Duncan was recognized for providing 30 years of service for the city ... -- Approved the following payments from the Water and Sewer Bond Fund: payment no. 1 of 20,383 ... 43 to Leander for secondary clarifier improvements at the wastewater treatment plant, payment no. 10 of 144,454. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
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. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Zimbabwe appeals for aid Dec 4, 2008
Water was mostly restored in Harare on Wednesday after a crippling 48-hour water cut, water resources deputy minister Walter Mzembi told AFP.. Taps in Harare ran dry on Saturday after the state-run water company ran short of aluminium sulphate, a chemical used to purify water, forcing people to dig shallow wells and sparking trade in water selling ... Health authorities in northern South Africa said the Limpopo River, a major waterway and border with Zimbabwe, had tested positive for cholera... (iAfrica.com)
Harare unrest grows Dec 4, 2008
The health workers staged their protest as the World Health Organisation said a cholera epidemic which has led to water supplies being cut off in Harare has now claimed 565 lives, a jump of 81 since on Tuesday ... "We are forced to work without basic health institututional needs like drugs, adequate water and sanitation, safe clothing gear, medical equipment and basic support services," they said in a protest letter, signed by Amon Siveregi, chairman of Zimbabwe Doctors' Association. (iAfrica.com)
3 Killed as Unrelenting Storms Batter Southland Dec 4, 2008
A Highland man remained stranded but safe in a San Bernardino County cave as raging waters outside prevented rescuers from reaching him. The only way to get to the cave is to cross this water, [but] it s flowing too heavily ... It s stationary off the coast and constantly pumps in moist water from the south, he said. (Yahoo News -- Severe U.S. Weather)
Galveston's recovery from Ike could take city in a new direction Dec 4, 2008
Revenue from property taxes, sales taxes and water customers is dropping in Galveston. In fact, water usage has plummeted 35 percent as residents have stayed away after the storm. (KHOU.com, TX)
Humane Society to host open house this weekend Dec 4, 2008
We will provide them with shelter, food and water. We will tend to their medical needs and offer a warm sleeping area and lots of love. (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
Gift giving that gives back Dec 4, 2008
One hundred percent of proceeds go to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF, which provides life-saving medicines, vaccines, nutritious foods, primary education, clean water and sanitation, and emergency relief for millions of children and women in more than 150 countries. For information or to find a Pier 1 near you, go to. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Allergic and wheezing, but still keeping pets Dec 4, 2008
For many families, having a loving, furry companion outweighs the runny noses, wheezing and water eyes. Coronado, who is also allergic to mold, dust and yeast, suspects it's not just the dog and cat causing her headaches. (CNN -- Health)
Hospital worker charged in abuse Cherry sexual abuse alleged Dec 4, 2008
Butler, 36, was suspended from his job for three days in August amid the fallout from the death of patient Steven H. Sabock, who choked on his medication, hit his head on the floor and then was left sitting dazed in a chair without food, water or adequate medical care for more than 22 hours. A security camera that recorded the neglect showed Butler playing cards, fiddling with his cell phone and being hugged and kissed by a female co-worker while Sabock sat ailing and unattended a few feet away. (News & Observer)
Rich Garlic Soup With Spinach and Pasta Shells Dec 4, 2008
Bring a medium saucepan full of water to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice and water ... Separate the head of garlic into cloves and drop them into the boiling water. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Zimbabwe to issue Z$100m banknotes Dec 4, 2008
Unemployment is more than 80 percent and food, water and fuel is scarce. The World Health Organization says the death toll from a cholera outbreak has risen to nearly 500 due to broken water systems forcing people to drink contaminated water. (Xinhuanet, China)
Brazil tracks disease from flood-tainted water Dec 4, 2008
Brazil officials track disease from flood-tainted water - CNN.com ... Brazil officials track disease from flood-tainted water ... Authorities warn people to avoid flood-contaminated food, water. (CNN -- World)
More of this story Dec 4, 2008
Attorneys for Environment Rhode Island and four Newport residents suing Middletown over alleged illegal stormwater and wastewater discharges are scheduled to engage in a phone status conference today with attorneys for the town. But no hearing date has been set in U.S. District Court in Providence, where the 16-page lawsuit charging the town with repeatedly violating the federal Clean Water Act was filed several months ago ... The suit is similar to the one filed against the city of Newport and... (Newport Daily News, RI)
Study sheds light on causes of HIV dementia Dec 4, 2008
After six days--enough time for the viruses to cause neurologic damage--the mice were tested in a complex water maze that challenged their long term memory as well as their short term working memory (the type that temporarily stores and manages the information needed to carry out complex cognitive tasks, such as learning, reasoning, and comprehension). Mice infected with clade B performed significantly worse in the maze than those infected with clade C. Moreover, when the researchers examined... (EurekAlert!)
Rich pickings Dec 4, 2008
Last year the hospital was kitted out with a generator and water filter but there is still plenty to be done in the fight against poverty. Axim's residents are hopeful that the oil boom will tackle their wish lists. (BBC News -- Africa)
Patronage or garbage? Dec 3, 2008
They get rewarded for failure, so why should they balance the budget, or solve the state's other difficult issues such as health care or the water crisis. It's called a "soft landing" for termed-out legislators, and nothing is softer than getting an appointment to the California Integrated Waste Management Board. (Fresno Bee)
Financial guidance from FDA Dec 3, 2008
The craze for radium water quickly decayed as radiation poisoning took the lives of the cure's chief evangelists. Yet, as the world has painfully discovered over the last months, it would be hard for any of these to match the destructive scope of cutting-edge financial derivatives. (Boston Globe)
Cholera is rampant, water scarce Dec 3, 2008
Water, cholera crisis hits Zimbabwe - Zimbabwe- msnbc ... Zimbabwe faces water and cholera crisis ... Women and children wait to collect water from an underground source following a watershutoff in Harare on Monday. (MSNBC -- International)
Zimbabwe cholera deaths near 500 Dec 3, 2008
People collected water from wells in Harare after supplies were cut ... Previously it had been reported that 425 people had died from cholera, which is spread by contaminated water ... State media has reported that much of the capital, Harare, has been left without water because of a shortage of purification chemicals. (BBC News)
Utah Gold and Silver Refinery Sentenced for Clean Water Act Violation Dec 3, 2008
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Johnson Matthey Inc. (JMI), a Pennsylvania corporation, was sentenced today to a $3 million criminal fine for a felony violation of the Clean Water Act by Judge Dee Benson of the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, the Justice Department announced. JMI admitted on Sept 3, 2008, to violating the Clean Water Act at its Salt Lake City precious metals refining facility ... The Clean Water Act makes it a crime to knowingly render inaccurate or... (PR Newswire)
Governor Rendell Hosts Meeting of Nation's Governors With President-Elect Barack Obama Dec 3, 2008
The governors outlined more than $136 billion in infrastructure projects from bridge and levee repairs, water system upgrades, school construction, transit systems improvements and electricity grid improvements that are critical to the nation's competitiveness and urgently needed to address rising unemployment levels. "We were here to share our expertise and express our willingness to help fashion this recovery plan," Governor Rendell said. (PR Newswire)
