Commentary

Owners of Britain’s largest water companies use offshore tax havens as they load up the firms with £24bn of debt

On November 19, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

Some of Britain’s largest water companies will use offshore tax havens. That is stirring debate among citizens regarding whether that should be allowed. Many firms are now being loaded with billions in debt capital. Leaders do have their reasons for making these controversial moves in the UK. But the economy could have its own say […]

 

Following a Dairy-Free, Raw Vegan Diet Finally Helped My Horrible Acne

On November 19, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

Even though it may seem like nothing can help acne, there is a light at the end of the tunnel! Many tested methods don’t work for some people, like birth control or skin control products. However, there seems to be a foolproof, extremely effective way to controlling acne: veganism! After watching a very influential documentary, […]

 

Weight loss is 90% diet and 10% exercise, say experts

On November 18, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

The author posits that women in Pakistan are being unfairly targeted by gyms which are poorly staffed and do not have their best interests at heart. They take part in unproven exercise regimens and are given supplements that may be more detrimental than helpful. It is recommended that instead of going to these poorly run […]

 

Maidstone flats left without water for days – BBC News

On November 18, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

The tenants of these flats were left without water for days. This is very inconvenient. They needed water to shower, to wash laundry and dishes, to cook, and more. Water is important to so many aspects of life. When it is not readily available people often have to do a lot more work to get […]

 

From rubber shoes and supermarket wheels to hopping out the car, why you’re suddenly getting static shocks – Daily Mail

On November 17, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

Static shocks are a regular part of life but they do occur more often sometimes. This explains why they might be happening now. People often experience these when they touch metal such as a doorknob. Wearing or contacting rubber can also do it. Kids will sometimes rub balloons to make it happen because they find […]

 

Small really is beautiful: Stunning images show wasps blowing tiny bubbles of water in an attempt to dry out their nests – Daily Mail

On November 17, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

It’s surprising to find something aesthetically pleasing in a creature most people run from. Wasps have a mechanism for drying out nests where they suck up water and blow it away causing tiny bubbles to form. A photo captured this activity showing wasps drying their nests. The nests are made of a paper like substance […]

 

Jordan water crisis worsens as Mideast tensions slow action – Daily Mail

On November 16, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

Jordan is experiencing a major water shortage. Rainfall is also becoming rare. Jordan is one of the driest countries in the world. Jordan may also be experiencing a water shortage as a result of climate change. Temperatures have been rising in the country. Jordan is getting little cooperation from its neighboring countries on this issue. […]

 

Is there a mysterious ‘drowned village’ in this British reservoir? – AOL Travel UK

On November 16, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

In Dartmoor, there’s a perfect Halloween story lurking in a waterway. Residents say that a sunken village exists under Burrator Reservoir. In fact, surveyors examined the water body and found evidence of a farmstead and road but no complete village. In the very late 1800s, the area needed a better water supply and a dam […]

 

Most of UK’s fruit and veg is from other EU nations ‘so Brexit impact may be dramatic’ – The Guardian

On November 15, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

There are growing concerns about the food industry in the UK concerning Brexit’s impact on the industry. The UK and Brexit have not been able to come to an deal over the quantity of EU workers being allowed to work on UK farms. The National Farmers union has suggested that crops will “rot in the […]

 

Blackpool ‘superpipe’ bent at 90 degrees by Storm Brian – BBC News

On November 15, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

The very large outflow pipe at Blackpool was bent at a right angle by winds of gale speed. A spokesman for United Utilities, which is installing the pipe to conduct storm outflow away from the public bathing area said that the pipe had been bent at a right angle by the storm. They had wished […]