Methane's Role In Global Warming Underestimated Oct 31, 2009
3 degrees Fahrenheit from 1906 to 2005, very likely due to industrial greenhouse gases, the IPCC concluded in 2007, adding that carbon dioxide is "most important" greenhouse gas ... "There is no way, other than aggressive geoengineering, to come close to meeting the world leaders? goal of overall warming not exceeding (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) above preindustrial (levels) without focusing on BOTH carbon dioxide and non-carbon dioxide emissions," says Michael MacCracken of the Climate Institute,... (W-USA News, DC)
Key Process For Space Outpost Proved On 'Vomit Comet' Ride Oct 30, 2009
The wanted particles would then be blown into a reactor with hydrogen and heated to 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit. At this time, the oxygen released from the oxides would attach to the hydrogen and be collected. (Science Daily)
Statisticians: "Global Cooling" a Myth Oct 27, 2009
" Earlier this year, climate scientists in two peer-reviewed publications statistically analyzed recent years' temperatures against claims of cooling and found them not valid. Not all skeptical scientists make the flat-out cooling argument. "It pretty much depends on when you start," wrote John Christy, the Alabama atmospheric scientist who collects the satellite data that skeptics use. He said in an e-mail that looking back 31 years, temperatures have gone up nearly three-quarters of a degree... (CBS News)
Jackson Aims For King Of Music Film Status Oct 27, 2009
"It reminds me of 'Blair Witch,' it reminds me of 'Fahrenheit 9/11,' it reminds me of 'Passion of the Christ.' You even have to throw in 'Snakes on a Plane.' Films that are bigger than life and just unpredictable. We don't really know how they're going to do," said Paul Dergarabedian, box-office analyst for Hollywood ... For the record, "The Blair Witch Project," ''Fahrenheit 9/11" and "The Passion of the Christ" all were hits. "Snakes on a Plane," despite tremendous advance buzz, fizzled. Not... (KCRA 3, CA)
Tainted beef recalled in Massachusetts Oct 27, 2009
Cooking meat to an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit kills the bacteria. E. coli O157:H7 is a type of bacteria that can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration and, in the most severe cases, kidney failure. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Swine Flu Prevention, System, and T... Oct 25, 2009
High grade fever (of up to 104 degrees Fahrenheit). Body aches and chills. (Suite101.com)
Salmon Migration Mystery Explored On Idaho's Clearwater River Oct 25, 2009
The Clearwater averages about 53 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer, while the Snake averages about 71. The confluence is part of the Lower Granite Reservoir -- one of several sections of slow water that are backed up behind lower Snake and Columbia river dams -- that could reduce fish's cues to swim downstream. (Science Daily)
Guest opinion: What would energy bill mean for Montana? Oct 25, 2009
By the end of the century, lower elevations in Montana likely would experience more than 60 days every summer when temperatures soar over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, according to "Global Climate Change Impacts in the United States," a recent climate report by 13 federal agencies. An effective climate change law could go a long way in preventing this from happening. (Montana Standard, MT)
Money Woes Keeping Many Couples from Fertility Treatments Oct 24, 2009
Fees to store embryos at minus 310 degrees Fahrenheit can cost several hundred dollars a year. For many couples, deciding what to do with unused embryos is a difficult ethical and emotional decision. (MEDLINEplus)
District keeping close watch on flu concerns Oct 23, 2009
The Farmington school district is following guidelines set by the federal Center for Disease Control and the health department, which include asking that students stay home until at least 24 hours after they no longer have a fever 100 degrees Fahrenheit or 38 degrees Celsius or symptoms of a fever (chills, feel very warm, have flushed appearance or are sweating). Earlier this school year information was sent home regarding the symptoms of H1N1 along with precautionary steps. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
How Mobile DNA Survives -- And Thrives -- In Plants, Animals Oct 22, 2009
4 degrees Fahrenheit colder than it would. . (Science Daily)
Bed and mattress makers offer innov00004000ative products to cool, comfort and lull consumers into slumber Oct 20, 2009
Semiconductor chips heat or cool the water to a selected point within the range of 46 to 118 degrees Fahrenheit, Youngblood said. No wires or other electrical elements are embedded in the mattress. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Capitalism: A Big Fat Smelly Love Story Oct 20, 2009
When Michael Moore did his Fahrenheit 911 documentary he featured an anti-war group in Fresno that had been infiltrated by local police. Soon, the ACLU was teaming with Moore to come to the aid of the anti-war radicals. (Townhall.com)
Know the symptoms, signs of H1N1 Oct 20, 2009
For example, it was 101 degrees Fahrenheit for several days and now it's 103 degrees. Again, seek emergency medical care if your child becomes ill and experiences any of those warning signs. (Harlan Tribune, IA)
Quantum Computer Chips Now One Step Closer To Reality Oct 18, 2009
So you don t have to grow chips at 320 degrees Celsius [approximately 600 degrees Fahrenheit] like you do when using molecular beam epitaxy. You can actually grow them at a higher temperature like 600 degrees Celsius [more than 1100 degrees Fahrenheit] at a lower cost, and with fewer crystal defects. (Science Daily)
Health Tip: When To Call the Pediatrician Oct 17, 2009
4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. When your infant shows signs of dehydration, which may appear as crying with no tears, no urination for more than six hours, a sunken soft spot on the head or sunken eyes. (MEDLINEplus)
Giving Kids Tylenol After Shots Makes Vaccines Less Effective, Study Finds Oct 16, 2009
4 degrees Fahrenheit) or above, compared with 66 percent of those who didnt, the study showed. High fever was rare in both groups. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Winter Forecast Oct 16, 2009
1 degrees Fahrenheit (15. 6 degrees Celsius), which is 1. (KCRA 3, CA)
Heat forms potentially harmful substance in high-fructose corn syrup Oct 15, 2009
Levels jumped dramatically at about 120 degrees Fahrenheit. "The data are important for commercial beekeepers, for manufacturers of HFCS, and for purposes of food storage. Because HFCS is incorporated as a sweetener in many processed foods, the data from this study are important for human health as well," the report states. (EurekAlert!)
Report: China could cheaply control coal-plant emissions Oct 14, 2009
3 degrees Fahrenheit over the past century. About about half of this "global warming" is driven by fossil-fuel-related emissions of carbon dioxide. (USA Today -- Tech)
Food safety when dining out Oct 14, 2009
That s why keeping produce properly chilled (under 40 degrees Fahrenheit) is important to retard further growth of bacteria ... Tuna- Illnesses are associated with scombroid toxins, which grow if fish is kept above 60 degrees Fahrenheit, but cannot be destroyed by cooking ... Luke warm foods lurk in the danger zone, where bacteria love to grow-40 degrees to 140 degrees Fahrenheit. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
From an icy slope, a medical miracle emerges Oct 13, 2009
Her body temperature was just 56 degrees Fahrenheit (13. 7 degrees Celsius). (CNN)
Soros to Invest $1 Billion in Clean-Energy Technology, Begin Policy Group Oct 13, 2009
6 degrees Fahrenheit) from pre-industrial times, according to the London-based , which includes governments and businesses focused on global warming. The 2-degree cap, supported by the EU since 1996, has gained acceptance from insurers as a level essential to controlling the cost of protecting property and averting the worst effects of climate change. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Impact of Winter Colds on Productio... Oct 12, 2009
While indoors keep the thermostat set at about 62 degrees Fahrenheit. People who get cold with temperatures set in the low 60 degree level might consider putting on a sweater while they are indoors until they retire to bed. (Suite101.com)
UN climate talks end with no deal Oct 10, 2009
6 degrees Fahrenheit above preindustrial levels, a level necessary to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. But so far, there is no consensus on how to reach that goal. (Boston Globe)
Last time carbon dioxide levels were this high: 15 million years ago, scientists report Oct 9, 2009
"The last time carbon dioxide levels were apparently as high as they are today and were sustained at those levels global temperatures were 5 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit higher than they are today, the sea level was approximately 75 to 120 feet higher than today, there was no permanent sea ice cap in the Arctic and very little ice on Antarctica and Greenland," said the paper's lead author, Aradhna Tripati, a UCLA assistant professor in the department of Earth and space sciences and the... (EurekAlert!)
Ted Williams' Frozen Head Abused? Oct 9, 2009
Saying, "I saw his (Williams') head," Johnson asserted that, "What happens is they had had his head in one -- looked like a freezer chest ... and it was malfunctioning, there were some issues. So they wanted to move his head into another vessel to lower the temperature of his head down it minus 321 Fahrenheit, so they went to put his head in that vessel. Obviously, the head's round, it's not gonna sit upright. "So, they got a tuna fish can, and they put it in the bottom of that vessel. They set... (CBS News)
NASA Spacecraft Set To Crash Into The Moon Oct 9, 2009
"Cabeus crater is perfect. Some areas are always in shadow, so we are quite certain these are some of the coldest places for ice in the solar system," as low as minus 360 degrees Fahrenheit. Tonight, the LCROSS "shepherd" spacecraft should drop its booster rocket and turn to observe its descent. (W-USA News, DC)
Burn Rate in Kids Has Dropped, But Still Causes Concern Oct 8, 2009
Parents can protect their children from scalds by keeping the water heater turned to no more than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. "It's very easy to get a deep burn on a baby in a matter of seconds," Bailey said. (MEDLINEplus)
Astronomers Discover Massive Saturn Ring Oct 7, 2009
Although the ring dust is very cold -- minus 316 degrees Fahrenheit -- it shines with thermal radiation. No one had looked at its location with an infrared instrument until now, Clavin said. (Click2Houston, TX)
Child burn injuries down significantly Oct 5, 2009
Parents can help protect their children from burns by setting the water heater thermostat to no higher than 120 degrees Fahrenheit, keeping kids away from the stove, locking up chemicals and covering unused electrical outlets. Parents should prohibit young children from operating microwaves or other electrical appliances, preparing hot food or drinks, and playing near the kitchen during food preparation. (EurekAlert!)
NYC Schools Say Bye, Bye, Bake Sales Oct 5, 2009
This idea of Americans becoming a convoluted world of Soylent Green, Clockwork Orange, and Fahrenheit 451 is pathetic. You go Michael. (Epicurious.com)
'Capitalism' Oct 2, 2009
But he's also an unabashed champion and propagandist for the working class -- an agent provocateur of a documentarian whose "Bowling for Columbine" (2002), "Fahrenheit 911" (2004) and "Sicko" (2007) are major consciousness-raising achievements. He sees GM's bankruptcy as a vindication of what he exposed in "Roger & Me.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
October 2009 Geology and GSA Today highlights Oct 2, 2009
According to the researchers, these fossils show that land temperatures reached a January average of 10 degrees Celsius - equivalent to about 50 degrees Fahrenheit - and that estimated sea-surface temperatures ranged between zero and 11. 5 degrees Celsius. (EurekAlert!)
Cooling Helps Oxygen-Deprived Newborns Oct 2, 2009
3 degrees Fahrenheit) or to intensive care alone. Those in the cooling group were swaddled in cooling blankets and placed in incubators without the power on. (MEDLINEplus)
Will: Global warming: So much alarm, so little to support it Oct 1, 2009
3 degrees Fahrenheit increase by the end of the century even if nations fulfill their most ambitious pledges concerning reduction of carbon emissions. The U.S. goal is an 80 percent reduction by 2050. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
James Webb Space Telescope Begins To Take Shape At Goddard Oct 1, 2009
So, the module keeps components as cold as -389 degrees Fahrenheit (39 Kelvin). The MIRI instrument is further cooled by a cryocooler refrigerator to -447 degrees Fahrenheit (7 Kelvin). (Science Daily)
U.S. says climate bill might not pass in time Sep 30, 2009
6 degrees Fahrenheit (2 degrees Celsius) above preindustrial levels of about 150 years ago a level believed necessary to avoid the worst impacts of climate change ... 6 degrees Fahrenheit (2 degrees Celsius). (MSNBC -- Environment)
Heat Therapy Fights Soft-Tissue Tumors Sep 30, 2009
4 degrees Fahrenheit. The heat packs a four-pronged attack against the tumor, says Gerard C. van Rhoon, head of the hyperthermia unit at Erasmus University Medical Center in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (CBS News)
Keep kids healthy throughout the school year Sep 26, 2009
Symptoms include a sore throat, runny nose, cough, body aches, headaches, fatigue or a temperature at or above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. "We would ask that they keep their student home for 24 hours or until they no longer have a fever without the use of fever reducing medication," McConnell said. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
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Symptoms of the seasonal flu include a fever of 102-104 degrees Fahrenheit, headache, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle aches, and nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. H1N1 flu has similar symptoms, but commonly includes more nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, McDaniels said. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
A Higher Degree of Thermometer Sep 25, 2009
Measures body temperature from the ear or forehead and gives accurate reading in just two seconds Features a unique human voice call-out feature when desired and mini flashlight for night time use without disturbing sleep Comes with memory records that last 20 readings and large easy-to-read LCD display with backlight Displays temperature in Fahrenheit and Celsius Quick clean surface with no covers required $30 ... Quality magnifying case for enhanced readability Dual scale Fahrenheit and... (CBS News -- Health)
Capitalism often overwhelms Michael Moore Sep 24, 2009
Its too bad Canadian filmmaker Denys Arcand already used the title The Decline of the American Empire; it would have suited Michael Moores latest film while also providing the Fahrenheit 9/11 director a more specific focus. Instead, Capitalism: A Love Story provides lots of insights and enraging bits of information while, ultimately, coming off as somewhat amorphous. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Rising Heat, Humidity Raise Risk of Asthma Flares Sep 24, 2009
If the humidity levels in the air rose by more than 10 percent or if the temperature increased by more than 10 degrees Fahrenheit in a single day, more children ended up in the emergency department of a Detroit hospital reporting asthma symptoms, the new research found. "Parents need to be mindful of days when there are dramatic changes in temperature or humidity. A child's asthma may flare more on those days," said study senior author Dr. Alan Baptist, director of the University of Michigan... (MEDLINEplus)
Capsule reviews: `Capitalism' and others Sep 23, 2009
As he did with "Sicko" and "Fahrenheit 9/11," he typically oversimplifies a complicated topic to make it accessible for the broadest possible audience, but he also tells moving stories of specific families who've lost their homes to foreclosure. With a big assist from his crack team of archivists, he brilliantly juxtaposes 1950s footage of wholesome guys and gals extolling the virtues of capitalism with all-too familiar shots of contemporary hardship. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Targeted Heat Therapy Offers New Standard Treatment Option For Soft Tissue Sarcoma Sep 23, 2009
4 degrees Fahrenheit). The heat not only kills cancer cells, but it also seems to make chemotherapy work better by making cancer cells more sensitive. (Science Daily)
Fitness business hits three years Sep 20, 2009
Athens restaurants, bars and convenience stores carrying Whynatte Latte include: Flanagan s, Bulldog Corner, The Winery, BP at Barnett Shoals Road, Buddha Bar, LansDowne Road, Perry s, LayZShopper, BP Bulldog Square, Fahrenheit and Jimbo s No. 1. Whynatte Latte is brewed with fresh hormone and antibiotic-free milk, ginseng, guarana seed extract, cane and/or beet sugar. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Fertility Drug May Reduce Hot Flashes Sep 18, 2009
Just three women were tested, and more studies are needed, but the findings offer a potential new way to deal with hot flashes or flushes, which can raise a woman's body temperature by as much as 7 degrees Fahrenheit in a matter of minutes. Hot flashes, which redden the face and interrupt sleep, can occur as often as twice an hour and are debilitating in one in six older women. (Newsmax)
Worlds Oceans Warmest On Record This Summer Sep 17, 2009
5 Degrees Fahrenheit In June-August Period ... 5 degrees Fahrenheit in the June-August period, 1. (KERO 23, CA)
Diamonds in Post-Lehman Era Provide No Aura as Buffett Can't See Recovery Sep 16, 2009
He was talking about saving more money, taking loans and paying for it before our second child was born, his widow, Vilas, said in a July interview in heat of 38 degrees Celsius (100 degrees Fahrenheit). We could never afford to buy a house in. (Bloomberg)
Read the 'JER' transcript Sep 15, 2009
GIGOT: Joining the panel this week,"Wall Street Journal columnist and deputy editor, Dan Henninger; senior editorial page writer, Joe Rago; and Washington columnist, Kim Strassel. Dan, so the story now is in the polls, a bump up in support for health care. And a lot of people in Washington talking about new momentum. Did he save the day for the Democrats? DAN HENNINGER, COLUMNIST & DEPUTY EDITOR: Look, this was a speech to a joint session of Congress. That's a big deal. And the president is... (Fox News)
New Method Aims To Stabilize Antibodies Sep 15, 2009
There is a correlation between thermodynamic stability and thermal stability, the billion fold improvement in thermodynamic stability increased the thermal resistance of the protein to heating, resulting in a "melting temperature" of about 160 degrees Fahrenheit. "However, still unanswered is whether it is possible to be confident about improving the stability of any antibody generated against a particular target," Stevens said. (Science Daily)
Dog dies in car on Stout campus Sep 14, 2009
The dog s body temperature was more than 112 degrees Fahrenheit, Clark-Streff said. She couldn t say how much more, because the thermometer only went up to 112 F. Normal temperature for dogs is between 101. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Sweetwater tastes success Sep 13, 2009
The robot-like device at the end of the bottling line automatically stacks cases of the chilled (36 degrees Fahrenheit) brew on pallets and swaths them in clear shrink-wrap for shipment. Not much heavy lifting involved. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
UN Climate Chief: Big Emission Cuts Needed Sep 12, 2009
6 degrees Fahrenheit) from preindustrial levels. The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a climate bill that would impose trade penalties on countries that do not accept emissions limits. (KSBW 8, CA)
Flu class in session Sep 11, 2009
The state department of health's guide recommends that people with flu-like symptoms a fever of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or more and cough or sore throat should stay home until they have been fever-free without medication for 24 hours. Last spring, authorities said people should stay home at least a week. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Cheneys Disdain For The Law Is Appalling Sep 10, 2009
Detainees may be soaked in water as cold as 41 degrees Fahrenheit for as long as 20 minutes no longer, no colder. For the record, the CIA s medical expertise is about as reliable as its legal and moral sense. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
FPS see first case of swine flu Sep 9, 2009
A fever is a temperature taken with a thermometer that is equal to or greater than 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Plan for chid care at home if your child gets sick. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Going for broke Sep 8, 2009
" Capitalism: A Love Story takes a look at the government's multi-billion dollar bank bail-out, and compares it with how workers in small companies found themselves out of jobs without severance pay. Moore's previous films include Bowling For Columbine and Fahrenheit 9/11 He was heartened by the show of solidarity by the workers in a window and door factory, who refused to leave the building until they received the wages they were owed. Their sit-in protest was ultimately successful. Moore also... (BBC News -- Business)
Michael Moore Goes for Broke With Capitalism Sep 7, 2009
" So wrote Thomas Jefferson to a friend in 1816. Now Michael Moore, whose Fahrenheit 9/11 took on the U.S. Army, and the entire military-executive-industrial establishment, brings his latest documentary, Capitalism: A Love Story, to the Venice Film Festival. The land of Macchiavelli and the Medici is the perfect setting for Moore's nonfiction tragicomedy of greed and chicanery on Wall Street, in Washington, D.C., and through the entire economic apparatus. The movie will have its world premiere... (Time.com)
In wildfires, it takes a city to save a city Sep 5, 2009
A nearby hydrant supplies 50 pounds per square inch of water pressure, and the units can heat that water to a scalding 113 degrees Fahrenheit. "They're taking all cold ones right now," laughs shower attendant Jason Hammons. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
JONAH GOLDBERG: Climate change's many unknowns Sep 4, 2009
9 degrees Fahrenheit - during the first 1,900 years. The cooling was caused by a slow natural cycle in Earth orbit that continues in this century. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Air Force Researches Fire-resistant Uniform Sep 4, 2009
" The Air Force is currently researching a flame-resistant uniform that wool naturally provides. When exposed to flame, wool chars instead of melting. According to Dr. Parvez Mehta of the American Wool Council, wool is a great protectorate since it decomposes and chars at high temperatures. When exposed to high heat, wool yellows in color at 275 degrees Fahrenheit, and chars at 570 degrees. "Wool fibers are self-extinguishing when subjected to flame because of their high moisture and nitrogen... (DOD DefenseLINK)
BP taps vast pool of crude in deepest oil well Sep 3, 2009
"It could be upwards of 250 degrees Fahrenheit. The pressures can be the most challenging aspect of it. These rocks are over-pressured, which means you need to have a lot of special equipment.". For an ambitious project like Tiber to pay off, experts say crude must cost at least $70 to $75 per barrel, though lower prices have never slowed the industry. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
University of Nevada, Reno researcher uses 100,000 degree heat to study plasma Sep 3, 2009
He said the plasma reaches extreme conditions, very unlike the low-energy plasma found in a neon light or a plasma television screen, with light 1,000 times more energetic than visible light, temperature as high as 100,000 degrees Fahrenheit, and ionization mainly driven by the action of the X-ray flux going through the plasma. The University of Nevada, Reno Physics Department has a team of about 20 scientists, faculty and research associates working on a variety of projects in the field of High... (EurekAlert!)
