What to know about Enterovirus D68
Enterovirus D68 cases in pediatric hospitals have risen again since the 2014 outbreak. (Image: Adobe Stock; Illustration: Sebastian Stankiewicz/Boston Children’s) By now you’ve seen the news: Several health care providers and hospitals across the United States during August 2022 identified an increase in pediatric hospitalizations due to a virus causing children to develop coughing and […]
Jakarta’s Right to Clean Air is Unfulfilled
Civil society members of the capital coalition held a protest in front of the DKI Jakarta City Hall, Gambir District, Central Jakarta on Friday 16th September 2022 to remind the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government of the citizens’ unfulfilled right to clean air. The protest was to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the victory of a […]
Five cleaning tips every dog owner should know during the rainy season
Research by dog-friendly holiday letting specialists, Canine Cottages, reveals the dirty truth about our dogs’ everyday items including their leads, toys, and bowls – and gives some cleaning tips as we face the rainy season. To determine just how filthy our pooches’ essentials are, eight different dog items were swabbed. Then, the relative light units […]
Drinking Water Around Mealtime – Yes or No?
There’s a general consensus that drinking water with meals can adversely affect your digestive system. Additionally, people have always had this notion that it slows down nutrient absorption, increases acidity, and could lead to weight gain. But is it true? Amidst the awareness about people’s perceptions, nutritionist Bhuvan Rastogi dropped a post on his Instagram […]
USDA changes policy, will allow game birds brought from Canada to U.S.
Well that was fast, especially for a governmental agency. On Monday the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced it would allow the import of hunter-harvested wild birds from Canada. The statement came just 10 days after the agency said the opposite. No one in the conservation world was complaining about […]
Companies want to stop water waste
Carlsberg recently won a Global Water Award for the world’s best water project in the industry category. The award is one of the highest recognitions that you can receive in the global water sector, and it was given for a new water-efficient brewery in Fredericia. Here, Carlsberg has found an innovative way to recycle 90 […]
Rita B Huff hosts Pawtoberfest | News
The members of the board of the Rita B. Huff Adoption Center are proud to announce the return of their annual fundraiser at Walker Education Center for the first time in three years. The event theme will follow an Oktoberfest style with German food, beer, and wine provided by local vendors. Both live and silent […]
Five Things That Will Make Cleaning Your Kitchen A Breeze
With all of the cleaning you’ll be doing in the kitchen, keeping stocked up on useful cleaning supplies is non-negotiable. These include a good oven cleaner, a dishwasher cleaner, a disinfectant designed for use in a kitchen, an all-purpose cleaner, microfiber cleaning cloths, and a good mop and bucket (via Insider). Other handy cleaning items […]
Benton Harbor residents receiving water shut off notices despite moratorium on shut-offs
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — As crews continue to replace the lead water lines throughout Benton Harbor, some residents have been receiving water shut off notices for non-payment, even though there is a moratorium on all disconnections. One disabled resident, Alphonso Lewis, reached out to ABC57 for help when he received a water shut-off notice over […]
Wayne’s Home Services, Award-Winning Cleaning Company Offering Services To The Twin Cities
Wayne’s Home Services is the leading cleaning company in Minnesota, providing services to the Twin Cities area for over 10 years. They offer professional window cleaning, power washing, and gutter cleaning services. This company has an outstanding reputation for the results they deliver and its positive impact on its customers in every interaction. Wayne’s Home […]