‘Clean, drain, and dry’ watercraft and equipment to protect New York’s waters from invasive species, says DEC
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos reminds everyone to clean, drain, and dry boats and trailers, and disinfect fishing gear before recreating in New York’s waters to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS). Starting Friday, May 27, watercraft inspection stewards, AKA boat stewards, will be stationed at more […]
Grappling with Giardia: Tips for avoiding infection | Columns
When pet owners think about protecting their animal from parasites, the first creepy creatures that come to mind are often fleas, ticks and heartworms. But one less well-known parasite to watch out for is Giardia, which has strains that infect dogs, cats and even people. Dr. Meriam Saleh, a clinical assistant professor at the Texas […]
Man sues American Airlines in arrest, 17-day jail ‘nightmare’
Placeholder while article actions load Michael Lowe’s plane touched down in Dallas on May 12, 2020, just in time for him to catch an American Airlines connecting flight to Reno, Nev. But it set off a chain of events that, a new lawsuit alleges, led to his wrongful arrest and 17 days in jail more […]
What Is This Thing Hanging From The Tree in My Backyard?
When you live in a new place you naturally investigate the perimeter. You walk around your property looking at everything you have inherited. For example, I have inherited 17, 1940-1960s pennies, 3 hair rollers, a heating pad, a 1988 Walmart receipt, led paint, and a dead bird. Pretty normal right? Well not everything we’ve found […]
John Dubil’s Ecopro Cleaning Services Becoming Popular with Homeowners and Businesses in the Chicagoland area.
Ecopro Cleaning Services is currently providing cleaning and covid disinfection services, among others, to the people of Chicago, Illinois, and surrounding areas. Under the stewardship of John Dubil, the Chicago-based company has become the go-to choice for home and business owners in need of cleaning and disinfection services. Despite only being a new company, the […]
‘Be Bear Aware:’ Missouri Dept. of Conservation asks public to be cautious this summer | News
(WSIL) — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is reminding southeast Missouri residents to “Be Bear Aware,” with now being prime time for seeing young male black bears on the move. MDC says only one species can be found in Missouri, the American black bear, though multiple color phases can be found. Those include brown, red […]
Home Bargains, Wilko, B&M and Asda to restock ‘amazing’ cleaning fragrance loved by Mrs Hinch
Calling all Mrs Hinch and cleaning fans, as many of the UK’s biggest retailers are set to begin restocking an “amazing” Zoflora fragrance – but only for a limited time. Zoflora has become one of the biggest cleaning brands in the world and is beloved by clean-fluencers everywhere, which is why it is bringing back […]
Fitness Facts: Hand, foot and mouth disease
The rash can vary in severity from minimal painless lesions to multiple painful lesions. Also, some people have the lesions only on one body part while others on multiple body parts. By Connie ColbertGCU Director of Health Services What types of summer illness should you be looking out for? One of them is hand, foot and mouth disease, […]
City News | Wilmington, DE
Mayor Purzycki today reminded City residents, businesses, and visitors that, beginning July 1, the State of Delaware’s updated plastic bag ban will take effect. Approved by the General Assembly last year, the expanded ban prohibits all retail stores (except restaurants) from providing plastic bags of any size at checkout. Shoppers/customers should bring their own reusable and […]
State officials caution against touching sick or dead wild birds
For immediate release: June 7, 2022 (22-079) Contacts: DOH Communications Staci Lehman, WDFW Communications Manager, 509-710-4511 OLYMPIA –– Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) are asking the public to avoid contact with wild birds, especially sick or dead wild birds […]