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What Were They Drinking? Researchers Investigate Radioactive Crock Pots
Written by NIST   
Sunday, 17 January 2010

Radioactive toothpaste, suppositories, makeup: Would-be inventors seeking to capitalize on the discovery of radioactivity in the late 19th century produced a plethora of questionable medical devices and treatments. Among the most famous of these was the Revigator, an earthenware vessel that, according to an advertisement, would infuse drinking water with “the lost element of original freshness - radioactivity.”

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Consumers More Optimistic
Written by Consumer Reports   
Sunday, 17 January 2010
Consumers ended 2009 more optimistic than they have been in the past six months as the January Consumer Reports Index shows Sentiment, Stress and Trouble Tracker levels improving.
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Safe Use of Flea and Tick Products in Pets
Written by FDA   
Sunday, 17 January 2010

Fleabites may be more than an itchy annoyance to some dogs and cats. They can cause flea allergy dermatitis - an allergic reaction to proteins in flea saliva. And a pet’s constant scratching can cause permanent hair loss or other skin problems. Fleas feasting on your pet’s blood can lead to anemia and, in rare cases, death.

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National Science Board Releases Science and Engineering Indicators 2010
Written by NSF   
Sunday, 17 January 2010

The state of the science and engineering (S&E) enterprise in America is strong, yet its lead is slipping, according to data released at the White House today by the National Science Board (NSB). Prepared biennially and delivered to the President and Congress on even numbered years by Jan. 15 as statutorily mandated,

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Perfect Recipe by Jerry Maldonado
Written by Jerry Maldonado   
Sunday, 10 January 2010

America's MentorAs a child, I remember the wonderful sights and smells from our neighborhood bakery. Like clockwork the aroma would make it’s way into my bedroom and wake me at dawn every morning. I knew then this would be my career of choice and I spent the next two decades working and learning everything about it.

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Congressman Chris Smith, the Real Hero in The Sean Goldman Abduction Case
Written by Dorian de Wind   
Sunday, 10 January 2010

Dorian de WindDavid Goldman, the father of the little boy who was abducted to Brazil five years ago, fought a more than heroic battle to get his son, Sean Goldman, back.

Actually, it was a monumental battle against a powerful, affluent, politically well-connected Brazilian family and against a less than just Brazilian justice system a battle of classic David vs. Goliath proportions.

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Red Cross Offers Tips on How to Stay Warm During Frigid Temperatures
Written by American Red Cross   
Sunday, 10 January 2010
Washington, DC - Bone chilling temperatures have gripped much of the country, and the American Red Cross urges everyone to be safe and prepare as much as possible.
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EPA Celebrates a Decade of Savings with ENERGY STAR Buildings
Written by Green Liver   
Sunday, 10 January 2010
Ten years ago, EPA unveiled a ground-breaking development in energy efficiency for the commercial marketplace - the first Energy Star building. Since 1999, Energy Star partners in the commercial marketplace have helped prevent nearly 120 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, equal to the emissions from the annual electricity use of more than 60 million American homes.

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Paper Strips can Quickly Detect Toxin in Drinking Water
Written by University of Michigan   
Sunday, 10 January 2010

Ann Arbor, Michigan - A strip of paper infused with carbon nanotubes can quickly and inexpensively detect a toxin produced by algae in drinking water.

Engineers at the University of Michigan led the development of the new biosensor.

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Waterproofing Houses Can Reduce Heating Bills
Written by Green Liver   
Sunday, 10 January 2010

Scientists at the University of Portsmouth investigating the effects of applying a silicone-based compound to a test house found that in wet conditions the amount of energy needed to heat the house was cut by almost a third. This would cut the average heating bill on a semi-detached house with loft insulation and double glazing by over £100 per year.

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