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Dynamic Bed Causes Irregular Course Of River
How can you manage and design rivers such that no floods occur, whilst still ensuring navigation for shipping and a continuation of the agricultural, ecological and recreational functions? Dutch researcher Saskia van Vuren discovered that uncertainties in the behaviour of the riverbed play an important role in predicting the effects of design measures, such as lowering floodplains. Ibogaine gaining on alcohol addiction
Alcohol abuse might be quenched by a chemical extract of a West African shrub, which affects brain proteins. Foot firmly in mouth
Crystalline results could lead to an antiviral against foot and mouth diseases Wine May Combat Tooth Decay And Upper Respiratory Tract Disease Bacter
Both red and white wine may have previously unknown health benefits at the very start of the journey described in that classic childhood food rhyme, "Through the lips and round the gums, look out stomach here it comes."The study showed that red and white wine were effective in controlling the growth of several strains of streptococci bacteria that are involved in tooth decay, and some cases of sore throat. Hurricane Rita: Evacuation Maps (Texas)
Links to evacuation maps created by the Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, the National Weather Service, and the Texas Division Of Emergency Management. Covers Brazoria, Galveston, and Harris counties; Matagorda (includes Calhoun, Jackson, Matagorda, and Victoria counties); Sabine Area (includes Chambers, Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Newton, and Orange counties); and Coastal Bend Area (includes Aransas, Kenedy,Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio, and San Patricio counties). How to Take Great Photos of Holiday Lights
This article offers ideas for taking photos of tree lights, candles, holiday lights on buildings, and other indoor and outdoor lit subjects. Includes tips for both film and digital photography, and examples of photographs of holiday lights. From a photography school. Douglas "Wrong Way"Corrigan
Biography of aviator Douglas "Wrong Way"Corrigan, who, in 1938, "'mistakenly' flew from New York to Ireland -- when he was supposed to be flying from New York to California -- because he seemingly misread his compass."The term "Wrong Way Corrigan"has become a colloquialism to "describe anyone who blunders and goes the wrong way, particularly in sporting events."Includes links to related aviation articles and websites. From the U.S. Centennial of Flight Commission. [Odd] A Romanian couple has named their son Yahoo as a sign of gratitu
Daily Libertatea said on Thursday Cornelia and Nonu Dragoman, both from Transylvania, met and decided they were meant for each other following a three-month relationship over the net.They married and had a baby this Christmas, whom they decided to name after one of the worldwide web's most popular portals."We named him Lucian Yahoo after my father and the net, the main beacon of my life,"Cornelia Dragoman was quoted as saying. Magnetic Explosions In The Distant Universe
A new theory to explain the high-energy gamma-ray emissions from collapsing stars has been put forward by an international team of researchers. Their results will be published shortly in the Monthly Notices of the RAS. Italy Hails Laundry Text Alerts
In a country with few clothes dryers but ample rain, a new warning system sends text messages with the day's "laundry index" -- so you know when to pull in the clothesline. Nicole Martinelli reports from Milan, Italy.
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