Health Snapshots Aug 28, 2008
fluoride to preschool children more than 6 months old whose primary water source is deficient in. fluoride. (Montana Standard, MT)
Exodus across London as 120 evicted squatters move into homes for ... Aug 28, 2008
"Once, we had a massive banquet for over 100 people, and it was all free." The squatters had reconnected and paid for gas, electricity and water. Geody's girlfriend, Sasha, 25, manager of a Camden cafe, said: "I am not opposed to paying rent ... if someone was to look at how much I earned and work out a sensible amount to take for rent I'd be more than happy to pay.". (guardian.co.uk)
Three Lakes water supply given OK Aug 28, 2008
Its now safe to drink the water in Three Lakes. The Oneida County Health Department on Tuesday lifted the boil water advisory it implemented last Thursday after routine testing showed coliform in the water ... It can also grow as a film in water pipes. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
UN official freed in Somalia but MSF closes clinic Aug 28, 2008
A water reflection shows the women of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) protesting for the release of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia in Dhaka August 27, 2008. Police on Wednesday broke up. (AlertNet)
Outdoors Forecast Aug 28, 2008
Water temperatures on the Willamette River came down a few degrees but is above 70 ... Snowpack has kept the McKenzie River water temperatures ideal and the level excellent ... The Nestucca River should begin to give up chinook in the tidewater sections from Woods to the Boat Ramp Hole in Pacific City. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Rocket fuel found in milk in California Aug 28, 2008
Perchlorate, which contaminates groundwater in parts of the state and the Southwest, has been linked to thyroid problems in humans, though research into specific levels of toxicity is inconclusive ... Perchlorate leaches into groundwater and rivers from rocket-fuel manufacturing plants and U.S. Department of Defense sites ... That water is used to irrigate the vast agricultural acreage of Southern California. (Yahoo News -- Food Safety)
High Levels Of Toxic Metals Found In Herbal Medicine Products Sold Online Aug 28, 2008
10, 2008) Scientists have found potentially dangerous levels of mercury and arsenic in Lake Baiyangdian, the largest lake in the North China Plain and a source of both food and drinking water for the people. (May 21, 2008) Rice grown in the United States may be safer than varieties from Asia and Europe, according to a new global study of the grain that feeds over half of humanity. (Science Daily)
Racing Cane Toads Reveals They Get Cold Feet On Southern Australia Invasion Aug 28, 2008
Their range would also be constrained by the limited availability of water for their tadpoles in some parts of Australia ... In one way it is obvious why dry conditions are bad for frogs they lose too much water explained Dr. Kearney ... But having wet skin also provides frogs with a thermal challenge because the evaporating water takes heat away from their bodies and often makes them colder than the air. (Science Daily)
Taking Earth's Temperature Via Satellite Aug 28, 2008
These thermal data are especially important given the combination of global warming and the growing population's increasing demand for water ... Thermal remote sensing of the earth's land surface and plant canopies from satellites is a valuable way to diagnose water stress and drought conditions ... The ability to map evapotranspiration and soil moisture via satellite has broad applications in monitoring drought and water consumption, administering irrigation projects, predicting water demand,... (Science Daily)
Soren sounds tough after oath Aug 28, 2008
The pitiable condition of National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, erratic power supply, drinking water, rainwater harvesting, inordinate delay in issuing certificates, health services, et al are Soren s other areas of concern. He asked the erring doctors and employees of the health department to either mend their ways or find alternative sources of livelihood. (Calcutta Telegraph)
Summer fun relies on staying safe Aug 28, 2008
Parents need to be vigilant about water safety. Get in the water with children or be on the lookout, even if kids are comfortable swimmers, Jurani-Suarez said ... Everyone should wear life jackets when boating, jet skiing or waterskiing. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Seniors: Being active is key to longevity Aug 28, 2008
Swimming and water aerobics are also good ways for seniors to stay fit, she added. At Wiley Creek, a group of residents walks the grounds every day. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Editor's Mailbag (Aug. 21) Aug 28, 2008
orguy wrote on Aug 25, 2008 9:36 PM:" Illusions. Same here, but the water wars will be back. I spent last summer in CB and really enjoyed it. Looks like there have been a few two year olds around, especially off the Columbia. So if those "strategerists" who called the water sharing system "faulty science" and changed it to grow potatoes, water golf courses and fill up LA swimming pools are replaced, as I think they will be, next year might be a turning point. More water, more fish. ". EDS wrote... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Letters to the Editor Aug 28, 2008
The Encarta online encyclopedia gives the following information: The most common greenhouse gas in the atmosphere is water vapor. It accounts for 60 to 70 percent of the natural greenhouse effect. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Health And Nourishment From Your Own Backyard Aug 28, 2008
Plant cherry tomato, basil, cucumber, oregano and chive plant in the pot and place in a sunny spot on your front or back porch, water regularly and voila ... On hot days, I often raid my volunteer spearmint patch or slice up a cucumber from the garden to flavor a pitcher of water cooling in the fridge ... Just remember to water your garden often and enjoy its many delights. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Warning: Energy drinks seriously bad for teens Aug 28, 2008
Caffeine is a diuretic, which means it makes the body lose water ... Young people who chug a lot of energy drinks might not be getting enough of healthier drinks like milk or water, either. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Steps taken to reduce mosquito population appears to be working Aug 28, 2008
"We provide the water.". The Tucson Parks and Recreation Department is keeping a close eye on potential trouble spots and leveling off areas where water could accumulate, according to a spokesman ... "We check for saucers under planters and any place where water can gather and stay for a few days," explains Nancy Laney, Executive Director of the Tucson Botanical Gardens. (KOLD.com, AZ)
County Lines for August 28, 2008 Aug 28, 2008
Production from two Blacklake wells will be limited to the amount of water Blacklake Division customers use under a policy approved Wednesday by Nipomo Community Services District directors. During discussions of combining the Blacklake and Town water systems, some Blacklake residents alleged the No. 3 and No. 4 wells were providing the Town Division with water ... Because Blacklake's pressurization system failed, which required installing the pipeline, water from the two wells has been pumped... (Santa Maria Times)
Sarkozy to boost EU-Libya links Aug 28, 2008
The two leaders also agreed to work on a nuclear energy project that will turn sea water into clean drinking water ... "The objective is to co-operate so as to work on the installation in Libya of a nuclear reactor to supply drinking water from desalinated sea water," said Claude Gueant, an aide to Mr Sarkozy. (Yahoo News -- France)
Divine intervention: Survey says many in U.S. believe God can save dying patients Aug 28, 2008
She had no pulse when they pulled her out of the water, McCormick said. Doctors at the hospital where she was airlifted said it really doesn t look good. (Missoulian, MT)
Post a comment Aug 28, 2008
The reason we need universal health care is because we have polluted our air, land, water, food and created diseases that connect us to hospitals and prescriptions etc. These wouldn t occur in a retirement lifestyle in a garden paradise we can create. (International Herald Tribune)
Splurge on weekends, kiss your diet goodbye Aug 28, 2008
If you're still hungry after eating a meal, drink a glass of water or eat a piece of fruit. To prevent overeating at social gatherings, talk it up at the table. (Globe and Mail)
The Globe answers readers' queries Aug 28, 2008
You should be fine, assuming you washed the implement with soap and hot water after using it. In the household, simple washing is enough, said Dr. Walter Schlech, assistant professor of microbiology and immunology at Dalhousie University in Halifax. (Globe and Mail)
Quebec think-tank favours water exports Aug 28, 2008
A Quebec think-tank with a blue-chip business board of directors has waded into one of the most controversial issues in Canadian politics by coming out in favour of bulk water exports. Large-scale exports of fresh water would be a wealth-creating idea for Quebec and for Canada as a whole, the Montreal Economic Institute said Wednesday ... Indeed, Quebec could generate $65-billion a year in gross revenue if it were to export 10 per cent of the one trillion cubic metres of renewable fresh water... (Globe and Mail)
Gillett mayor fast learner Aug 28, 2008
But the other reason is that we had just started a major water project, and I felt Layton was the one to see us through that ... This time, with the water project almost completed and with others urging him to take the position Holzhauer took only a few days to decide he was ready to take on the challenge ... Holzhauers main priority as mayor will be to complete the citys water project by building a new 100,000-gallon water tower to replace the citys old 40,000-gallon tank. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
Finding HMS Ontario's grave Aug 28, 2008
The 22-gun brig-sloop HMS Ontario sank suddenly on Oct. 31, 1780, in deep water somewhere between Niagara and Rochester ... "This is the Holy Grail of Great Lakes wrecks," says Jim Kennard who, with his partner Dan Scoville, discovered the 22-gun brig-sloop HMS Ontario in deep water "somewhere" between Niagara and Rochester ... HMS Ontario lies in an area where the water reaches depths of more than 150 metres and there's no visible light. (Yahoo News -- Anthropology and Archaeology)
Frogs Are Bellwether for Climate Aug 28, 2008
The word amphibian says it all: amphi comes from the Greek for both and bios for life, because they live both in water (where they lay eggs) and on land (as adults). Therefore, if either their water or land habitats is destroyed, that population is doomed. (Chronicle Newspapers, VA)
Quebec think-tank favours water exports Aug 28, 2008
A Quebec think-tank with a blue-chip business board of directors has waded into one of the most controversial issues in Canadian politics by coming out in favour of bulk water exports. Large-scale exports of fresh water would be a wealth-creating idea for Quebec and for Canada as a whole, the Montreal Economic Institute said Wednesday ... Indeed, Quebec could generate $65-billion a year in gross revenue if it were to export 10 per cent of the one trillion cubic metres of renewable fresh water... (Globe and Mail -- National)
Local bird tests positive for West Nile Aug 28, 2008
Drain-Eliminate all sources of standing water on your property to reduce mosquito breeding ... The public is encouraged to report swimming pools with green standing water as a mosquito breeding source, recommended Brian Moss, director of the Environmental Management Agency. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
West Nile virus reaching peak of season now Aug 28, 2008
Get rid of mosquito breeding sites by emptying standing water from such containers as flower pots, buckets and barrels. Change the water in pet dishes and bird baths at least once weekly ... Get rid of old tires, as they hold water. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Back Off Bugs: Time to Take Back Your Yard Aug 28, 2008
Destroy mosquito breeding grounds by eliminating standing water ... and change the water in pet dishes and birdbaths often, at least once a week. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Help your Dog through Frightful Forecasts Aug 28, 2008
Make sure to bring some treats and a water bowl to keep your dog hydrated. Know your dog's temperament. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Cut Greenhouse Gases to Save Coral Reefs - Scientists Aug 28, 2008
The carbon dioxide combines with sea water to form carbonic acid. Marine researchers have long recognized acidification in deep ocean water far from land, but a study published this year in the journal Science found this same damaging phenomenon on the Pacific North American continental shelf from Mexico to Canada, and quite likely elsewhere around the globe ... The water became so corrosive that it started dissolving the shells and skeletons of starfish, clams and corals. (Planet Ark, United States)
Wenham BOS: Affordable Housing Plan underway Aug 28, 2008
Part of the purchase agreement will include an arrangement with the Salem-Beverly Water Supply Board for access to test wells along the Airport Brook. Watershed hearing postponed ... Wenham resident Ken Whittaker requested a postponement of a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Board of Health Watershed Protection Regulations and offered comments on the draft rewrite. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Health And Nourishment From Your Own Backyard Aug 28, 2008
Plant cherry tomato, basil, cucumber, oregano and chive plant in the pot and place in a sunny spot on your front or back porch, water regularly and voila ... On hot days, I often raid my volunteer spearmint patch or slice up a cucumber from the garden to flavor a pitcher of water cooling in the fridge ... Just remember to water your garden often and enjoy its many delights. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Summer fun relies on staying safe Aug 28, 2008
Parents need to be vigilant about water safety. Get in the water with children or be on the lookout, even if kids are comfortable swimmers, Jurani-Suarez said ... Everyone should wear life jackets when boating, jet skiing or waterskiing. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
West Nile virus found in Dodge county birds Aug 28, 2008
Watertown Daily Times Online - News ... Remove containers, old tires and any objects where water can collect and mosquitoes can lay eggs ... 2008 Watertown Daily Times - www. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Boot Ranch Re-Plat Plan Okayed Aug 28, 2008
After reviewing the plat, the court s discussion focused primarily on water usage at Boot Ranch and the possibility of digging wells to provide additional water to the area. My only concern is that the total usage of water is not going to be increased, Commissioner Curtis Cameron said ... Ayers said that the subdivision has contracted with the City of Fredericksburg to provide water, with usage limited to 300,000 gallons daily. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
71 immigrants drown Aug 28, 2008
If their tale is confirmed, it would be one of the worst such incidents ever recorded off Malta, a target destination for Africans trying to reach Europe in often-flimsy watercraft. The survivors were plucked out of the water by a Maltese fishing vessel, the Madonna di Pompei, from a semi-submerged dinghy 70 kilometres (40 nautical miles) off Malta, then transferred to a military patrol boat ... "On Monday, the rubber dinghy started taking water and it overturned with the immigrants drowned,"... (iAfrica.com)
3 Killed as Unrelenting Storms Batter Southland Aug 28, 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)
Dove hunting season opens on TPWDs wildlife management areas Aug 28, 2008
One of the biggest limiting factors for dove in the Trans-Pecos is available water. Black Gap has over 40 earthen water tanks, along with several other supplemental water sites, to provide hunters with good dove hunting areas. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
Tropical Storm Gustav grows near Jamaica Aug 28, 2008
Combined with the deep warm waters, rapid intensification could occur in a couple of days. Nearly 30,000 people were evacuated from low-lying areas in eastern Cuba, and state television showed muddy, waist-high water damaging homes. (KHOU.com, TX)
Call it 'trashportation': Raft made of junk crosses Pacific in 3 months Aug 28, 2008
Savage, who was heading from San Francisco to Hawaii, was in dire need of water after both her potable water makers broke ... Before parting, the men gave Savage a water maker and she gave them some of her extra food. (KHOU.com, TX)
News in Brief Aug 28, 2008
The Board of Health takes water samples every Wednesday, and the results are posted at the beach entrance every Thursday ... Water Quality Report mailed ... The 2007Annual Water Quality Report for the Georgetown water system has been mailed to all water customers. (Georgetown Record, MA)
West Nile Claims 2 Lives On L.I., 3rd Death Probed On S.I. Aug 28, 2008
The health department advices residents to: Empty standing water from old tires, garbage cans, or any object that can hold water ... Keep swimming pools chlorinated and their covers free of stagnant water ... Change the water in birdbaths every two or three days. (WNBC.com, NY)
Louisiana eyes Gustav, activates Guard troops Aug 28, 2008
"I'm panicking," said Evelyn Fuselier of Chalmette, whose home was submerged in 14 feet of floodwater when Katrina hit ... At a suburban Lowe's store, employees said portable generators, gasoline cans, bottled water and batteries were selling briskly ... It weakened into a tropical storm and appeared headed for Cuba, though it is likely to grow stronger in the coming days by drawing energy from warm open water. (WWLTV.com, LA)
West Nile virus kills Carle Place man, 75 Aug 28, 2008
A larger-than-usual number of pools of standing water, he said, are responsible for a robust mosquito population on Long Island. "It's not been a good year," he said. (Newsday)
Dozens missing in Haiti shipwreck Aug 28, 2008
The authorities say they are still searching in the waters off the coast of Haiti for another 44 passengers who have been reported missing ... The two survivors were spotted by a US yacht on Wednesday, and had apparently been in the water for at least a day ... Eight bodies have been found in the water, and a US Coast Guard cutter and planes are carrying out a search for any survivors. (Yahoo News -- Haiti)
Beijing Olympics legacy more profound than visible success Aug 28, 2008
The National Stadium, or "Bird's Nest", is regarded as a template for water conservation, with 70 percent of its water consumption coming from recycled water, and the neighboring Water Cube also boasts sophisticated water recycling and solar energy technologies. Experts view these energy efficient and sustainable buildings as models for a nation now searching for a road to sustainable development -- and, more importantly, as the focal point for a wider public discussion on the course of China's... (Xinhuanet, China)
Prime Minister's address (Read Out in Absentia) at Public Meeting ... Aug 28, 2008
The Central share for the scheme of drinking water supply in rural areas has also been increased from 50% to 90 ... Water supply, electricity and telephones are being provided to each village ... The Jawahar Lal Nehru Urban Renewal Mission has sanctioned a nearly Rs 200 crore water supply expansion programme for Guwahati. (Press Information Bureau (press release))
Yar'Adua not hospitalised in S'Arabia, says govt Aug 28, 2008
" Other approvals made by FEC yesterday included the contract for engagement of consultancy for engineering design and production of tender document for roads B08, B10 (Abuja Boulevards) and other arterial and access roads in the sum of N125 million. Furthermore, approval was given for some Abuja contracts, including one for the overloading/upgrading of the FCT water board pumping stations at the cost of N429million. While the rehabilitation of phase1, lower Usman Dam water treatment plant and... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Grigg joins American Water board Aug 28, 2008
Richard Grigg, the retired president of 's We Generation unit, has been named to the board of , the largest investor-owned U.S. water and wastewater utility company. Grigg, who is now executive vice president of Akron, Ohio-based and president of , becomes an independent director of Vorhees, N.J.-based American Water (NYSE: AWK), which provides drinking water, wastewater and other services to approximately 15. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Charges filed after Rottweiler kills bear cub Aug 28, 2008
Daubner said she was getting water for Max on Tuesday when he got out of his pen and ran to the front of her property where the bear cub had wandered onto the driveway. "He is a family pet, and he was doing what dogs do to protect their owners," she said told the Daily Record of Parsippany on Tuesday. (NJ.com -- News)
Katrina Miller's cross-country bike journal Aug 28, 2008
They set up a water stand and stayed out there all day for us ... Kinsco called Betsy (our floater SAG driver), who had conveniently just pulled into town, and she brought me a new tire and filled up our waters too ... A church in Salt Lake provided snacks and water for us, and we started climbing after that. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Game and Fish crews survey for trout Aug 28, 2008
- Biologists gather over a tank, peering into the clear water at a flash of spots ... First, they are anesthetized them with carbon dioxide which helps the biologist handle them faster and return them to the water ... With lower water levels, the rainbow population has suffered slightly more than the brown trout. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Consumers to Test Hydrogen Car Prototypes Aug 28, 2008
The zero-emissions vehicles, which emit droplets of water, still face high hurdles because of a lack of fueling stations and the high cost of developing the cars. Auto companies do not disclose costs, but the vehicles can cost $1 million and beyond because most are hand-built prototypes. (Time.com)
The War on College Cafeteria Trays Aug 28, 2008
That saves on water and energy. "Dining facilities on campuses take up to five times more water, five times more energy, five times more waste per square foot than the dorm," says Monica Zimmer, a spokeswoman for Sodexo, a food-service company that serves approximately 600 U.S. campuses ... According to a July report released by Aramark Higher Education Food Services, a dining company serving about 500 schools nationwide, students waste 25% to 30% less food when they aren't carrying a tray, and... (Time.com)
The Sour State of Florida Citrus Aug 28, 2008
Low hanging oranges cling to trees barely out of the flood waters left behind by Tropical Storm Fay ... A week after Fay hit Florida, thousands of acres of citrus groves, particularly in the grapefruit belt on the east-central coast, remain under water ... It's been impossible to pump the stormwater out quickly because adjacent bodies of water are also above normal level. (Time.com)
Drug tampering probe continues Aug 27, 2008
Nursing staff there discovered some pain relief medication had either been diluted or replaced with water and police were called in. Detective Senior Sergeant Dave Harvey says several incidents of taking or diluting controlled drugs from the hospital occurred between late July and this week in several wards. (TVNZ)
Storm drenches Haiti, drives up oil prices on path toward Gulf Aug 27, 2008
Trees toppled as the storm lingered for hours over Haiti's poor, deforested southern peninsula, and water levels were rising in banana, bean, and vegetable fields. One man was killed in a landslide in the mountain town of Benet, civil protection director Marie Alta Jean-Baptiste told Radio Metropole. (Boston Globe)
Georgia's Russians express shame Aug 27, 2008
This has become harder since Russia cracked down on trade two years ago, banning Georgian wine and mineral water, restricting travel and deporting some Georgians back to their homeland. But the 60 or so people who attended one of the meetings were not shy about making their feelings known. (Boston Globe)
Clinton's journey awakens a new women's movement Aug 27, 2008
Quoting Eleanor Roosevelt, she said, "Women are like tea bags; they never know how strong they are until they're in hot water.". But later, Allred fiercely insisted that women who supported Clinton must vote for Obama in November because, at the very least, of abortion rights. (Boston Globe)
Students doing balancing act as colleges drop cafeteria trays Aug 27, 2008
In drought-stricken Georgia and North Carolina, the goal is to conserve water by lightening the load on dishwashers ... Proponents, including major food vendors, say it also reduces the use of water-polluting detergents ... But five times more energy and water are consumed in dining halls than any other square foot on college campuses, said Sodexo spokeswoman Monica Zimmer. (Boston Globe)
On Million DJ March, views are mixed Aug 27, 2008
They don't know Shaw and wonder what will happen with the money from sponsors such as Smart Water and Don Diva magazine. Veteran DJs also say there are more important issues for DJs to get politically active about. (Boston Globe)
Painting for Pisa Aug 27, 2008
The paints he makes, mixed with water, will be applied to a thin layer of wet, fresh, lime mortar or plaster. The pigments are absorbed as the plaster dries. (BBC News)
