Commentary

Cod and haddock ‘may vanish’ from Scotland’s west coast – BBC News

On November 14, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

As a result of warming sea temperatures cod, herring and haddock are migrating away from Scotland’s west coast. This is because these fish are cold water fish and it is predicted that thwy will completely leave the area by the year 2100. The fish are already at their temperature tolerance level and global warming will […]

 

Sorry to NOT burst your bubble! Water balloon fails to explode when it stretches over the intended victim’s entire face – Daily Mail

On November 14, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

It is often fun to throw water balloons. This is often done at parties for a game or as a prank. Stretching them will usually break them as well. When one stretches and doesn’t break that can create its own kind of humor because of the unexpectedness. That’s what happened here. It’s very funny even […]

 

A built-in filtration system keeps the bad stuff away with this water bottle – Mashable

On November 13, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

Travelers, especially to distant and uncommon places, must be able to stay hydrated without risking getting sick. The 1HYDRO Series Filtration Bottle can filter 650 milliliters of water at a time, and has a total lifetime of of 1500 liters and 5 years. It is also BPA-free, the filter is made of materials such as […]

 

Water retention can add 5lbs – here are five easy ways to reduce it safely – Daily Star

On November 13, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

If you are trying to lose weight, perhaps you should lose pounds by eliminating water retention. Water retention can add 5 lbs. to your weight. It can be caused by poor diet or food intolerances. You can reduce water retention safely. First of all, stop the carb intake and add more protein to your diet. […]

 

Ferries are for wimps! Why not swim around Majorca? – Daily Mail

On November 12, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

The idea of swimming in open waters may be troublesome for some. Young Lizzie Enfield, however, is one of the few that enjoys this adventurous sport. Ms. Enfield signed up for an open water coaching session in Majorca to sharpen her skills. In class, the instructor reviewed the basic strokes, breathing techniques, and how to […]

 

Here’s how the devastating wildfires will affect Northern California’s wine industry – Business Insider

On November 12, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

The wildfires raging through northern California have already destroyed a lot of property. SOme of this will affect the wine industry because it was where grapes were grown or where wine was being made. The affects are explained here. If you have a stake in this industry you may be watching to see if your […]

 

Climate change might be worse than thought after scientists find major mistake in water temperature readings – The Independent

On November 11, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

The problem with global warming is increasing in magnitude. A new research study has changed how sea temperatures are collected, and shows they might be getting warmer even more rapidly than previously suspected. The prior collection methodology might have been flawed. The new information shows the waters of our planet may have once been much […]

 

Experts reassure expectant mums water births are safe after baby born in hot tub nearly died of sepsis – goodtoknow

On November 11, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

A baby in Canada developed Sepsis a week after being born in a hot tub causing people to view water births as not safe but experts reassure expecting moms that water births are safe. Hot Tubs are known to have bacteria and cause infection so it was more likely being born in a hot tub […]

 

Human water use is draining the world’s saline lakes – Ars Technica UK

On November 10, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

Saline lakes have been used for resources and entertainment for years.agricultural use is causing these lakes to become saltier and smaller in size.soon the lakes may not be large enough to extract minerals. The shrinking lakes also cause health problems such as asthma and other respiratory diseases. Dams and dykes have been built to help […]

 

There’s a new shingles vaccine and experts say you should get it – Today.com

On November 10, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

If you’re over 50 there’s a new singles vacine that health experts think you should get even if you’ve already been vaccinated for shingles. The new vaccine is called shingrix and works better than the vaccine already on the market. Anyone who has had chickenpox is vulnerable to getting shingles because they come from the […]