Add Warmth and Create a Healthier Bathroom Dec 2, 2008
The bathroom is rife with sources of moisture like tubs, showers, toilets and sinks. They create a moist, humid environment that allows contaminants like mold, pollen, dust mites, viruses and bacteria to flourish. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Bay Area sees deals on homes for under $100,000 Dec 2, 2008
All the plumbing - pipes, faucets, toilets - has been ripped out. In one room, daylight filters in through a hole in the wall. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Zimbabwe says it will defy land seizure ruling Dec 1, 2008
Hundreds of people have died from cholera due to a lack of clean drinking water and adequate toilets and an outbreak of anthrax in southwestern Zimbabwe could claim more lives. Save the Children said an anthrax outbreak, which has killed three people, could wipe out at least 60,000 livestock. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Don't Let a Clogged Drain Ruin Your Party Dec 1, 2008
And, unlike most chemical drain openers, it can be used on toilets as well as sinks and drains ... Since most chemical drain openers can't be used in toilets, the typical solution is to get "down and dirty" with a plunger or sewer snake ... The Power Plumber is capable of clearing stoppages in both sinks and toilets, and is so simple to use -- generally one application will solve the problem in seconds. (Pekin Times, IL)
Mumbai: How a South African Security Man Saved 150 Lives Dec 1, 2008
So they got everybody in there, barricaded the door with tables and chairs and anything else that came in handy, and even made arrangements for water and toilets. "I got a mic and announced to everybody what we thought had happened that there was some sort of an attack and who we were and what we were doing," he says, "We told them to stay away from windows, and stay calms and relaxed." Meanwhile, his staff took positions at the entrances. (Time.com)
Thai protesters leave PM's office after attacks Dec 1, 2008
Over the last three months the PAD turned the compound around the Venetian-style Government House into a sprawling tented city, complete with portable toilets, food stalls, stages and massive television screens. But unknown groups have launched grenade attacks at the site. (Yahoo! Asia News)
'The Black Balloon' is close to home for Elissa Down Nov 30, 2008
"He would run down the street in his underpants, and I'd pull him out of toilets in people's homes," says Down. "He played in his pooh. He chewed tampons. And of course, I got frustrated, I got angry. I wished he was normal. I wished I had a different family.". (Los Angeles Times)
Shanghai to break ground on new tallest building Nov 30, 2008
Rainwater caught on the building's funnel-shaped roof can be stored and used to flush toilets, while wind turbines will help provide enough electricity to power the building's outer lighting. Gensler says the Shanghai Tower is the kind of project that, for now, can only be found in places like China and the Middle East because everywhere else business is slowing. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Romanians vote in shadow of financial crisis Nov 30, 2008
But many Romanians have yet to see their living standards improve, particularly those living in the countryside where a majority of households still lack indoor toilets. Economists predict growth will slow down from this year's roughly 9-percent expansion to as little as 1-4 percent. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
At Your Service: there are lots of local options for giving gifts outside the box Nov 30, 2008
Hire me a plumber to spend a few hours fixing leaky faucets, running toilets and slow-working drains. How about a carpenter, painter or electrician to do long-postponed home repairs or upgrades. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Ecoseat seat reduces toilet paper use Nov 30, 2008
Those inclined to do the latter will want to install Brondell's new Swash Ecoseat atop their toilets and reduce toilet paper usage by 75 percent. Images. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Pols priority: plentiful public potties Nov 29, 2008
City councilors say putting portable toilets on all of the city s fields during youth sports seasons is a solution that doesn t stink ... On Monday, councilors weighed the pros and cons of purchasing public toilets for the city s parks ... Only six of them have portable public toilets. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Falcons keeping receivers intact Nov 28, 2008
YOU KNOW ALL THESE GOOD WHITE FOLKS HATE THAT NEGRO GETTING ALL THAT MONEY WHEN THEY HAVE TO FLUSH TOILETS FOR A LIVING. JUST NOT RIGHT DOG NAPPIT. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Wood's the choice for doors, storms Nov 27, 2008
Q. When I replaced two toilets, the new bases were smaller than the old ones, and left a rather dirty area around the toilet that shows on my whitish vinyl floor. How can I clean it. (Boston Globe)
Demolition drama Nov 27, 2008
"It doesn't have enough toilets," Mr Abiko continues. "And we need to provide a comfortable environment for our customers.". (BBC News)
Zimbabwe's children splash in sewage outside cholera clinic Nov 27, 2008
"There is no water and toilets are not flushing. We are struggling," Chipo Chimwe said across town in the neighbourhood of Kambuzuma. "We will die if things remain as they are. They say we have to boil our water -- when there is no water and no electricity. We need help urgently.". (Africasia)
Ten Ways to Conserve Water in Your Home Nov 27, 2008
It has been shown that leaking faucets and toilets account for 14 percent of all indoor water use, which can add up to 20 gallons of water per person per day. Don't forget to check outdoor faucets, pipes and hoses for leaks too, before winter sets in. (Pekin Times, IL)
Dos and don'ts of vacationing together Nov 27, 2008
Sure, hiking the Great Wall, braving squatter toilets, and eating breakfast with chopsticks were all an adventure, but the real challenge of vacationing together was spending every minute together for 15 days straight. If you think your relationship is up to the test, do yourself (and him) a favor by following my hard-learned tips. (CNN -- Travel)
Taxing traffic congestion Nov 27, 2008
People insist that if we didn t have capitalism, then people wouldn t be motivated to work, well, I clean toilets for a grocery store for minimum wage, and I get up at 5am and I get to work, (after coffee, scottish oatmeal, thank you oprah, i m regular again, and a half hour of blogging). It s nonsense that only the no-rules freedom of a wild-west capitalistic society could generate prosperity and peace. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
No need to humiliate Vick Nov 27, 2008
When he ends up in a trailer park someday plunging toilets it will be his fault and exactly what he deserves. By no_id. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Stranded tourists just want out Nov 27, 2008
Behind him long queues snaked out of the toilets, the flooded, filthy floors of which were likely to dent the reputation of the Land of Smiles as a premier tourist destination drawing 14. 5 million tourists last year. (Globe and Mail)
Market crosses the green line Nov 27, 2008
Toilets with dual flushers let users decide how much flushing power they need. Grey water from showers and baths is collected, treated, and re-used in the toilets. (Globe and Mail)
Aussie soap actress Brooke Satchwell hid in cupboard as Mumbaiterrorists attacked Nov 27, 2008
The actress had been outside the hotel smoking and stepped into the ground-floor toilets when the attack started. "As I stepped into the bathroom you could hear machine-gun fire start up in the lobby and everybody in there just froze," she told 3AW's Neil Mitchell. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Second Bangkok Airport Closed Nov 27, 2008
Thursday, November 27, 2008. Thai protesters take second airport as both sides defy army Posted: 27 November 2008 0630 hrs. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Thai protesters take second airport as both sides defy army Nov 27, 2008
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Things to Do in Perth, Lake Monger Nov 26, 2008
Exercise or Relax and Observe Wildlife Close to Central Perth. Lake Monger's convenient access from the city, wealth of birdlife and range of facilities make it one of the favourite places for recreation in Perth, Western Australia. (Suite101.com)
Black Friday -- at Home Depot? Nov 26, 2008
Home Depot sells the turbo-flush toilets. These are a necessity during the holidays. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Tales from the loo Nov 26, 2008
Warning: This article is about toilets ... Greedy landlords have turned the small rooms which were meant for toilets into bedrooms. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Overflowing with efficiency Nov 26, 2008
The 2,560-square-foot model home in the Briar Chapel community, just south of Chapel Hill, includes numerous water efficiency features such as low-flow faucets, dual-flush toilets, insulated hot water lines and a recirculating hot water system so people run less water waiting for it to get warm ... Dual flush toilets give people the option of using more or less water when flushing, depending on which way they turn the handle ... Johnson said about 500 models of faucets bearing the WaterSense... (News & Observer)
Dazed, stranded tourists just want out of Thailand Nov 26, 2008
Behind him long queues snaked out of the toilets, the flooded, filthy floors of which were likely to dent the reputation of the "Land of Smiles" as a premier tourist destination that welcomes more than 14 million people a year. "I understand these people want change, but to shut down an airport for their cause is a bit much and it won't help this country," said American Gary Biermann, who was resigned to not getting home in time for Thanksgiving on Thursday. (India Times, India)
Charmin Toilets Rolled Out For Holidays Nov 25, 2008
NY public toilets feature TVs, tuxedoed attendants. Article:NY public toilets feature TVs, tuxedoed attendants:/n/a/2008/11/24/national/a012605S65 ... DTL Article:NY public toilets feature TVs, tuxedoed attendants:/n/a/2008/11/24/national/a012605S65. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Thai protests enter second day with PM office siege Nov 25, 2008
Protest leaders asked supporters not to occupy Somchai's office itself -- but some went in and out of the building to use the toilets. The PAD meanwhile set up counters to distribute free food and drinks to protesters. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Uni students struggling more than ever: report Nov 25, 2008
Many of us worked in a pub 5 nights a week or cleaned toilets at 5:00am to get a Uni degree. Many young apprentices also live on meagre wages and struggle financially until they finish an apprenticeship. (ABC Online)
Gray water trickles into southern Idaho Nov 25, 2008
Water from kitchen sinks, dishwashers, toilets and diaper washing isn't eligible, as it can harbor dangerous bacteria ... Household use, like rerouting used water into toilets to flush away waste, is illegal in Idaho. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Striving to be green Nov 25, 2008
The retailer revamped its restrooms with waterless urinals, Dyson Airblade hand dryers and dual-flush toilets. All will help the retailer reduce energy use and conserve water. (AZCentral -- Business)
Cover up in the shower ... New toilet comes up short Nov 25, 2008
Q: I'm replacing one of my old toilets and when I removed it, I found that the rough drain hole is 16 inches away from the wall ... A: Good news: They do make special-order 14-inch rough drain toilets and that was probably the type of toilet you removed ... The good news is that most manufacturers make toilets in 10-, 12- and 14-inch models so the style and color of the new toilet you picked out should not change at all. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Simple Solutions for Saving Hundreds at the (Toilet) Tank Nov 25, 2008
0 gallons per flush toilets with low-flow or high-efficiency models, which use less water per flush, saving hundreds of gallons of water per week in a house. For additional tips on toilet repairs, water conservation and information on products that save water, money and make an environmental difference, go to www. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Don't overload the pipes on Thanksgiving Nov 24, 2008
And the longer friends and family stay over, the better the chance of problems with toilets and showers ... "Then the husband comes out of the garage with a pipe wrench. And then Uncle Joe comes up and says he watched a plumber do it once. ... By the time they realize that all of them aren't plumbers, it's too late." Mind your toilets and showers ... And if your shower drains are slow, or your toilets are prone to backing up, have them cleaned before the holiday party, Kalina says. (Fresno Bee)
'Green' efforts embrace poor Nov 24, 2008
The Mile High Youth Corps, for example, installed low-flow toilets in low-income houses. "Energy costs are volatile and we wanted to help people stay warm this winter," Weingarden says. (USA Today -- News)
Echoes of greatness Nov 23, 2008
Non-campers think only of the discomforts of swags and sleeping bags, the chronic lack of showers and toilets, of flies and mosquitoes. For non-campers to venture into the wilderness requires some greater incentive. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Mythili Bhusnurmath: Toilet of my own! Nov 23, 2008
But lack of toilets has never been an issue for men in India; theres always the wide open, as the entourage accompanying the king of Belgium on his recent visit to Chennai discovered to its shock as they sped past men defecating in public ... The problem is people refuse to talk about toilets and what we do not discuss, we cannot improve ... People are so inhibited about the subject its as if they were having an illicit affair with their toilets. (India Times)
Bathroom Safety Makeovers Nov 23, 2008
Toilets should have plenty of space around them, so that an aide could stand on either side and assist an older person. Angled grab bars are preferable to standard horizontal grab bars, which are typically shorter and require the user to have more upper body strength. (Pekin Times, IL)
* A POWs story Nov 23, 2008
We had buckets for us toilets. What rice we got were lowered down, whether it was the same bucket or not I couldnt tell you, he says with a laugh. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Seniors dread rent increase Nov 23, 2008
Additionally, toilets, sinks, and faucets some from the 1940s and most heaters are being replaced, he said. Dias said the costs of the improvements have been paid from the owner s own pockets. (Santa Maria Times)
iReporters sacrifice square footage Nov 23, 2008
The 13 people on board shared one shower, two toilets and one washer and dryer. "It's a pretty tough life living in such a small space," she said. (CNN -- US)
Reuse business is booming Nov 23, 2008
With a presence at the annual home and garden show and some media coverage, word of mouth spread, and contractors, customers and donations of every vintage and condition began trickling in: tubs and sinks, bannisters, brackets, cabinets, flooring, mantels, doors, windows, buckets of hardware, locks and hinges, grinding wheels, gates, lamps, chandeliers, toilets and tank trays, stoves, bed frames, couches, chairs, crown moulding, tile and glass block, even partially used cans of paint. Owners get... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
From the sky to the sea Nov 23, 2008
I got $25 a week to clean the toilets and be in a play. My big line in my very first one was, "I'm the station master, madam," and on opening night, I said, "I'm the station madam, master." People must have been thinking, "Get this kid off the stage." Not my parents, though. (NJ.com -- Times)
Stuff happens in Iraq Nov 22, 2008
In July 2007, for instance, The Associated Press' Charles Hanley described US bases holding "more than the thousands of tanks, other armored vehicles, artillery pieces and Humvees assigned to combat units. They're also home to airfields laden with high-tech gear, complexes of offices filled with computers, furniture and air conditioners, systems of generators and water plants, PXs full of merchandise, gyms packed with equipment, big prefab latrines and ranks of small portable toilets, even... (Asia Times Online)
Grandfather sentenced in adopted child abuse case Nov 22, 2008
Long made the 911 call in July 2004 that eventually alerted authorities to the grim living conditions at the compound he and his wife, Shirley, shared with Sherry and Patrick Kelley off Misty Lake Road: five adopted children without access to running water or toilets or bedrooms, sleeping under tarps, going hungry, and suffering sometimes bizarre punishments. Stories emerged of a 13-year-old boy chained to a tree or confined, naked, in a coffin-like box. (Anchorage Daily News)
Water Saving Measures Made Easy at Home Nov 22, 2008
(ARA) - Almost half of the toilets in the United States use 3. 5 gallons of water per flush, even after a federal mandate in 1992 limited all new toilets to 1 ... Kohler Co. has developed toilets which use only one gallon of water, and there are several models available at the 1. (Pekin Times, IL)
Geisha A Go Go happy hour Nov 22, 2008
The scene: You don't need a PhD in linguistics to figure out that the alliterative name is code for "quirky Japanese" - a descriptor reinforced by the bank of Pachinko machines at the front door and the high-tech, Toto toilets whose seats are warm in the winter (so very Japanese). Glowing sconces and backlit Japanese shoji, incorporated into the ceiling, softly illuminate dark, weathered walls and a preserved bonsai tree in the corner. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
How to Have Cheap Holiday Fun for K... Nov 22, 2008
Many parks also have playgrounds, barbeque areas, picnic tables and toilets. So they make good amusement centers for kids. (Suite101.com)
Restaurant blast man 'lacked cunning' Nov 22, 2008
Dozens of customers at the Giraffe restaurant in Exeter fled in panic when three soft drink bottles exploded in the toilets on 22 May. The full article contains 192 words and appears in The Scotsman newspaper. (Scotsman)
Early deer harvest looks good Nov 22, 2008
Friday, November 21, 2008. By LILA CHANDLER - H-P Correspondent. (The Herald-Palladium)
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Friday, November 21, 2008. Early deer harvest looks good. (The Herald-Palladium)
Yankee Stadium nearing completion Nov 22, 2008
In the case of Shea Stadium, which is already under demolition, Park and Recreation is salvaging toilets and other fixtures to be used in parks throughout the city, while the Mets have been selling the seats and almost everything else. Save for the monuments -- and home plate, which was moved to the new stadium earlier this month -- the old Yankee Stadium stands pretty much intact, its 55,000 faded blue seats waiting to endure another winter. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Fort Custer expands winter camping opportunities Nov 22, 2008
There are vault toilets and a hand pump for water nearby. The Whitford-Lawler Lake Group Camp offers a hand pump for water, a vault toilet and fire circle. (Dowagiac News, MI)
The Off-White House Nov 22, 2008
George W. and Laura Bush added low-flow faucets and toilets, solar heating, and CFL bulbs. All the original White House furnishings were destroyed in 1814, when the British set fire to the building. (Slate)
Senators relfect on Stevens Nov 21, 2008
Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska: "You ve all heard the stories. Ted has stood on the floor and talked about the economic conditions that we face. The fact that we don t have road systems in rural Alaska. The fact that you have to fly to most villages or go by boat. But the reality is that in so many communities and villages still we don t have basic water and sanitation for those who live there. Before Ted Stevens came to the Senate, so many of these villages had no running water, no flush toilets, no... (Anchorage Daily News)
Water billing changes stick Nov 21, 2008
Wagoner said he d been getting a lot of e mail from people in the 3rd Ward who were doing everything they could to save water, such as purchasing low flow toilets, and that those people would much prefer to have meters. Perry said that although he had nothing against the idea of meters, we are not in a position to do that anytime in the near future. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Oregon Recreation Report (52) Nov 21, 2008
Campgrounds are primitive but each has vault toilets, trash barrels and a few picnic tables. The Wildlife Viewing Loop is closed now and will remain that way through general waterfowl hunting season into late January 2009. (Lebanon Express, OR)
90 die in Zimbabwe cholera outbreak Nov 21, 2008
Cholera is endemic in parts of rural Zimbabwe, but had been rare in the cities, where most homes have piped water and flush toilets. But after years of economic crisis, the nation's infrastructure is breaking down, leaving many people without access to clean water or proper sanitation. (India Times, India)
Green expo opens with big crowd Nov 20, 2008
Yesterday, participants browsed displays featuring products that ranged from solar-tube lighting systems to ecofriendly toilets. At the Waste Management Inc. exhibit, Joe Laur demonstrated the networking website. (Boston Globe)
Recycling the idea of reusing water Nov 20, 2008
Vossen said almost no one minded when they were told that those crops were grown using treated sewage the same dirty water flushed down countless toilets, sinks, drains and gutters throughout California. Our conclusion at the end of our survey was that 95 percent of people have no problem with using recycled water, Vossen said. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Hidden dangers Nov 19, 2008
Others say that microbial dangers lurk in our homes, that our toilets are battlegrounds, and that bacteria thrive in our kitchens. Smelling nice. (BBC News -- UK)
