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California receives nearly $300 million for water infrastructure improvements
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Friday, October 22, 2010
SAN FRANCISCO — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced nearly $300 million in federal funding to improve aging water and wastewater infrastructure and protect human health and the environment for people in the state of California, according to a press release.
This new infusion of money through infrastructure capitalization grants will help state and local governments finance many of the overdue improvements to water projects that are essential to protecting public health and the environment throughout California, the release stated.
EPA has awarded $127 million to the California Department of Public Health for drinking water infrastructure projects and $147 million to the State Water Resources Control Board for wastewater projects.
The funding will update sewage and water treatment facilities and support drinking water projects in Northern, Central and Southern California, according to the release.
At least 20 percent of the funds provided are to be used for green infrastructure, water and energy efficiency improvements, and other environmentally innovative projects.
“Today our water infrastructure is working harder than ever to address growing populations, new and old pollution challenges and tightening budgets,” EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson said. “With nearly $300 million in EPA support, California will be able to put people to work and ensure clean, healthy water in their environment and safe drinking water in their homes.”
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Monday, October 25, 2010
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Cholera kills 138 in Haiti
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Friday, October 22, 2010
PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI — A cholera outbreak has killed at least 138 people and infected more than 1,500 in Haiti, CNN reported.
The fast-moving outbreak began just 48 hours ago in a rural region north of Port-au-Prince, but has already wreaked havoc in the island country that is still recovering from a devastating earthquake last January, the article stated.
While there is no immediate indication that the outbreak is tied to the earthquake, poor sanitary conditions and a lack of clean drinking water are likely causes, according to the report.
“This is an unprecedented episode of cholera, and the government needs a lot of support, and they need to be vigilant in how they respond,” said Dr. Michel Thieren of the Pan American Health Organization.
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Cholera kills 138 in Haiti
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Friday, October 22, 2010
PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI — A cholera outbreak has killed at least 138 people and infected more than 1,500 in Haiti, CNN reported.
The fast-moving outbreak began just 48 hours ago in a rural region north of Port-au-Prince, but has already wreaked havoc in the island country that is still recovering from a devastating earthquake last January, the article stated.
While there is no immediate indication that the outbreak is tied to the earthquake, poor sanitary conditions and a lack of clean drinking water are likely causes, according to the report.
“This is an unprecedented episode of cholera, and the government needs a lot of support, and they need to be vigilant in how they respond,” said Dr. Michel Thieren of the Pan American Health Organization.
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Monday, October 18, 2010
need i say more
The man told us straight up what he was planning to do and nobody listened.
The following is a narrative taken from a 2008 Sunday morning televised "Meet The Press'. The author (Dale Lindsborg) is employed by none other than the very liberal Washington Post!!
From Sunday's 07 Sept. 2008 11:48:04 EST, Televised "Meet the Press" THE THEN Senator Obama was asked about his stance on the American Flag.
General Bill Ginn' USAF (ret.) asked Obama to explain WHY he doesn't follow protocol when the National Anthem is played.
The General stated to Obama that according to the United States Code, Title 36, Chapter 10, Sec. 171...During rendition of the national anthem, when the flag is displayed, all present (except those in uniform) are expected to stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. Or, at the very least, "Stand and Face It".
NOW GET THIS !! - - - - -'Senator' Obama replied:
"As I've said about the flag pin, I don't want to be perceived as taking sides". "There are a lot of people in the world to whom the American flag is a symbol of oppression.." "The anthem itself conveys a war-like message. You know, the bombs bursting in air and all that sort of thing."
(ARE YOU READY FOR THIS???)
Obama continued: "The National Anthem should be 'swapped' for something less parochial and less bellicose. I like the song 'I'd Like To Teach the World To Sing'. If that were our anthem, then, I might salute it. In my opinion, we should consider reinventing our National Anthem as well as 'redesign' our Flag to better offer our enemies hope and love. It's my intention, if elected, to disarm America to the level of acceptance to our Middle East Brethren. If we, as a Nation of warring people, conduct ourselves like the nations of Islam, where peace prevails - - - perhaps a state or period of mutual accord could exist between our governments ."
When I become President, I will seek a pact of agreement to end hostilities between those who have been at war or in a state of enmity, and a freedom from disquieting oppressive thoughts. We as a Nation, have placed upon the nations of Islam, an unfair injustice which is WHY my wife disrespects the Flag and she and I have attended several flag burning ceremonies in the past".
"Of course now,
I have found myself about to become the President of the United States and I have put my hatred aside. I will use my power to bring CHANGE to this Nation, and offer the people a new path.. My wife and I look forward to becoming our Country's First black Family. Indeed, CHANGE is about to overwhelm the United States of America "
Yes, you read it right. I, for one, am speechless! Dale Lindsborg , Washington Post
The following is a narrative taken from a 2008 Sunday morning televised "Meet The Press'. The author (Dale Lindsborg) is employed by none other than the very liberal Washington Post!!
From Sunday's 07 Sept. 2008 11:48:04 EST, Televised "Meet the Press" THE THEN Senator Obama was asked about his stance on the American Flag.
General Bill Ginn' USAF (ret.) asked Obama to explain WHY he doesn't follow protocol when the National Anthem is played.
The General stated to Obama that according to the United States Code, Title 36, Chapter 10, Sec. 171...During rendition of the national anthem, when the flag is displayed, all present (except those in uniform) are expected to stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. Or, at the very least, "Stand and Face It".
NOW GET THIS !! - - - - -'Senator' Obama replied:
"As I've said about the flag pin, I don't want to be perceived as taking sides". "There are a lot of people in the world to whom the American flag is a symbol of oppression.." "The anthem itself conveys a war-like message. You know, the bombs bursting in air and all that sort of thing."
(ARE YOU READY FOR THIS???)
Obama continued: "The National Anthem should be 'swapped' for something less parochial and less bellicose. I like the song 'I'd Like To Teach the World To Sing'. If that were our anthem, then, I might salute it. In my opinion, we should consider reinventing our National Anthem as well as 'redesign' our Flag to better offer our enemies hope and love. It's my intention, if elected, to disarm America to the level of acceptance to our Middle East Brethren. If we, as a Nation of warring people, conduct ourselves like the nations of Islam, where peace prevails - - - perhaps a state or period of mutual accord could exist between our governments ."
When I become President, I will seek a pact of agreement to end hostilities between those who have been at war or in a state of enmity, and a freedom from disquieting oppressive thoughts. We as a Nation, have placed upon the nations of Islam, an unfair injustice which is WHY my wife disrespects the Flag and she and I have attended several flag burning ceremonies in the past".
"Of course now,
I have found myself about to become the President of the United States and I have put my hatred aside. I will use my power to bring CHANGE to this Nation, and offer the people a new path.. My wife and I look forward to becoming our Country's First black Family. Indeed, CHANGE is about to overwhelm the United States of America "
Yes, you read it right. I, for one, am speechless! Dale Lindsborg , Washington Post
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
and we drink this
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City filtration plant closes, boil water warning issued
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Tuesday, October 05, 2010
TRENTON, N.J. — The Trenton city filtration plant was closed on Oct. 3 after it was discovered that water was not being filtered properly before being pumped into the city’s reservoir, The Trentonian reported.
Officials issued a boil water warning to residents in the area after the discovery was made, the article stated.
Acting Public Works Director Ralph Burchaciello stated that the problem was caused by recent heavy rains that swelled the Delaware River, according to the story.
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City filtration plant closes, boil water warning issued
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Tuesday, October 05, 2010
TRENTON, N.J. — The Trenton city filtration plant was closed on Oct. 3 after it was discovered that water was not being filtered properly before being pumped into the city’s reservoir, The Trentonian reported.
Officials issued a boil water warning to residents in the area after the discovery was made, the article stated.
Acting Public Works Director Ralph Burchaciello stated that the problem was caused by recent heavy rains that swelled the Delaware River, according to the story.
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Water treatment plant evacuated after chemical incident
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Tuesday, October 05, 2010
ANDOVER, MINN. — A chemical reaction at the water treatment plant in Andover, Minn., on Sept. 4 released hazardous fumes and forced workers to evacuate, WQOW.com reported.
The reaction was triggered when an employee accidentally poured fluorine into a chlorine tank, the article stated.
Emergency crews treated the worker at the scene of the accident and the building was ventilated, according to the article.
Officials said none of the chemicals were pumped into the city’s water supply and the accident poses no threat to the public, the story reported.
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Water treatment plant evacuated after chemical incident
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Tuesday, October 05, 2010
ANDOVER, MINN. — A chemical reaction at the water treatment plant in Andover, Minn., on Sept. 4 released hazardous fumes and forced workers to evacuate, WQOW.com reported.
The reaction was triggered when an employee accidentally poured fluorine into a chlorine tank, the article stated.
Emergency crews treated the worker at the scene of the accident and the building was ventilated, according to the article.
Officials said none of the chemicals were pumped into the city’s water supply and the accident poses no threat to the public, the story reported.
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