Month: March 2014
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Underwater Drones May Play Key Role in Malaysia Jet Search
See NBC News The scientists need to find what Gallo calls the “center of the haystack†before they can begin a search for the needle. And even then, it remains to be seen whether the search will be in deep or shallow water. Each requires a different set of equipment, and the process is slow…
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Peeing In Pools Can Create Dangerous Neurotoxin Cocktail
See CBS Sacramento The next time you jump in a pool, think twice before you skip a trip to the bathroom. The chemical stew could harm more than just your reputation. Scientists say peeing in pools is more than just socially frowned upon, it can be hazardous to your health. It’s something that Olympic swimmers…
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Earplug Review – Mack’s AquaBlock
So I received this package of Mack’s AquaBlock earplugs from Allearplugs.com, promising in return to test and review them. I have tried swimming medley strokes and turns with them, with and without a swim cap, and found them both comfortable and well-fitting. I then tried swimming continuously with them for about 1500 meters, and had…
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Michael Phelps on USA’s ‘Suits’
See The Fumble, “Michael Phelps has gone from speedos to suits.” http://youtu.be/28J0TPUhXPI
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Chlorine leak sends 9 kids to hospital at Houston-area swim school
See khou.com The health department is investigating what could’ve caused a chlorine leak that sent nine children to local hospitals. It happened after 6 p.m. at Fins swim school on Spring Cypress near Stuebner Airline. The victims, ages 2 to 16, began complaining of nausea, tearing and respiratory distress. According to fire investigators, everybody got…
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Michael Jamieson ‘boosted’ by health scare
Read Sky Sports Michael Jamieson believes his heart scare could provide an unlikely boost to his chances of success at this year’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The Scotsman had to have his heart restarted last November after pushing himself too hard during training, with his heart beating irregularly and too quickly as a result of…
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Bogart the Puppy Goes Swimming
Meet Bogart, the lovable 123 pound Bullmastiff from Richmond, Virginia. Bogart will be taking part in the 12th Annual Richmond SPCA Dog Jog & 5K Run to benefit homeless pets in the area. This video is one in a series that follows the loveable puppy on his inspirational journey to better health and well-being as…
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Dougherty County Law enforcers warn not to fish or swim in retention ponds
Read WALB A safety warning from the Dougherty County police about fishing or swimming in retention ponds. […] “Just like the retention pond we are at right now, when it fills up with water, parts of the ground are going to get very mushy and soggy and you can actually get stuck in that and…