The dead body of an Indonesian maid was found in the rooftop water tank of a residential building in Singapore, a few days ago. A Bangladeshi man has been arrested in connection with the case; he was seen choking her. It is believed that they were in an intimate relationship, and both were seen arguing on the morning her body was found. The case has been classified as a murder … [Read more...] about Water filter for rotting corpse particles?
Charity Tuesday: Reef Check Foundation
The Reef Check Foundation is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of tropical coral reefs and California rocky reefs. Our coral reefs are in danger due to over-fishing, illegal fishing and pollution. Virtually no reef in the world remains untouched by human impact. Founded in 1996 by marine ecologist Dr. Gregor Hodgson, Reef Check strives to … [Read more...] about Charity Tuesday: Reef Check Foundation
Asthma Rates Increase Despite Improvements in Outdoor Air Quality
Despite improvements in outdoor air quality, and despite the elimination of secondhand smoke via indoor smoking bans in some cities across the U.S., a new report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that the number of people diagnosed with asthma in the U.S. increased by 4.3 million between 2001 and 2009. The increase occurred among all … [Read more...] about Asthma Rates Increase Despite Improvements in Outdoor Air Quality
Update: Oasis Places iPhone App
We just wanted to post a quick update on the status of the OasisPlaces iPhone App. Two days ago, we wrote about WeTap - an upcoming Android App that maps water fountains. In that post, I mentioned the OasisPlaces app - another application that maps water fountains - for the iPhone. I had tried to find the app on my iPhone that morning but didn't see it in the App Store, and … [Read more...] about Update: Oasis Places iPhone App
Charity Tuesday: Abundant Water
Abundant Water (AW) is a non-profit organization founded by Australian engineer, and AW project manager, Sunny Forsyth. He realized the need for clean drinking water in rural communities in Laos, a developing country, while working as an Australian Government Youth Ambassador in 2007. He sought advice from Dr. Tony Flynn at the Australian National University, whose research … [Read more...] about Charity Tuesday: Abundant Water
