A Pacifica woman's drowning at golf course has been ruled accidental by the San Mateo County coroner today. However, methamphetamines may have be to blame.
Laura Jessica Smythe, 34, was found dead last month at Shap Park Golf Course in Pacifica by a local hiker. San Mateo County coroner, Robert Foster, commented on todays ruling of accidental death, mentioning that there was nothing to indicate Smythe's death was not accidental. However, she had methamphetamines in her system when she died.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Does this mean I can buy water bottles again?
I hate bottled water. I hate how expensive it is. I hate the fact that most of it is over hyped, imported tap water. I also hate that water bottles are made of plastic; plastic comes from oil, and fossil fuels are ruining our climate. Adding insult to injury, many of these perfectly recyclable are chucked in the trash can, destined to end up rotting in a land fill. However, today for the first time in a year and a half, I bought a bottle of water.
Dasani's new PlantBottle, which I purchased today, is composed of 30% plant-based material and remains completely recyclable. Being a cynical, tree-hugging, Greenpeace member I excitedly researched Dasanis new bottle, hoping to find a major loophole, continuing my detest for bottled water.
However, Dasani may have it figured out. The new Platbottles replace up to 30% of previously used petroleum, with molasses resin from sugar cane production. The sugarcane comes from farms in Brazil, were Dasani's website claims they use recycled water, organic fertilizers, and have agreed to end the burning of all fields by 2017. Desani's claims that research done by the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research (Heidelberg, Germany) is initially showing a lower carbon foot print by producing the new water bottles.
So can sugarcane save the water bottle? Possibly. Using 30% "green" material is more of a nice idea than a complete solution. Until someone figures out how to create a water bottle that is composed of a majority of non-petroleum products while remaining recyclable, I will stick to my Sigg water bottle.
http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/citizenship/plantbottle_2.html
Dasani's new PlantBottle, which I purchased today, is composed of 30% plant-based material and remains completely recyclable. Being a cynical, tree-hugging, Greenpeace member I excitedly researched Dasanis new bottle, hoping to find a major loophole, continuing my detest for bottled water.
However, Dasani may have it figured out. The new Platbottles replace up to 30% of previously used petroleum, with molasses resin from sugar cane production. The sugarcane comes from farms in Brazil, were Dasani's website claims they use recycled water, organic fertilizers, and have agreed to end the burning of all fields by 2017. Desani's claims that research done by the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research (Heidelberg, Germany) is initially showing a lower carbon foot print by producing the new water bottles.
So can sugarcane save the water bottle? Possibly. Using 30% "green" material is more of a nice idea than a complete solution. Until someone figures out how to create a water bottle that is composed of a majority of non-petroleum products while remaining recyclable, I will stick to my Sigg water bottle.
http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/citizenship/plantbottle_2.html
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Manchester Slays Bottom Club Portsmouth To Gain Top Position
A short round up of English Premier League Football
English Premier League football team Manchester United finished their match with Portsmouth, beating the team 5-0 Saturday. The match came easy as Portsmouth remains the Premier Leagues least-winning club this season. Manchester United who is now the Premier League Leader with 56 points nearly beats out their rival Chelsea football club who is close behind with 55 points. Today's win comes as Manchester's 4Th in the past 5 matches. Manchester United faces Aston Villa in its next fixture which plays out on Wednesday.
English Premier League football team Manchester United finished their match with Portsmouth, beating the team 5-0 Saturday. The match came easy as Portsmouth remains the Premier Leagues least-winning club this season. Manchester United who is now the Premier League Leader with 56 points nearly beats out their rival Chelsea football club who is close behind with 55 points. Today's win comes as Manchester's 4Th in the past 5 matches. Manchester United faces Aston Villa in its next fixture which plays out on Wednesday.
Lead 2: Highway Closed
Heavy Rain and winds throughout the night downed several trees along Highway 9 in Saratoga, causing the California Department of Transportation to close the highway for 9 hours. The closure which began at 7:30 the next morning off Pierce Road, allowed Caltrans workers to clear downed trees safely said a California Highway Patrol spokeswoman.
Lead 2: Air Crash
Reasons for the country's worse air disaster in 3 years remains unsolved, after a plane carrying 131 passengers barreled into the ground outside Pittsburgh, killing all aboard. The crash occurred as the Chicago originated plane was attempting to land.
Lead 1: Earthquake
No injuries or damage is reported after a 2.2 magnitude earthquake quietly rattled the Alum Rock foothills ( nine miles northeast of San Jose City Hall) at 8:33 a.m. says U.S. Geological Survey.
REVISED Top News: Iran Receives Skepticism over Nuclear Agreement
An article that appeared Saturday morning on the BBC World News website, detailed the continuing conflict involving Iran and their nuclear program. The article discussed
Meetings with UN Nuclear security officials in Munich, Germany, where Iran's foreign minister Monochehr Mottaki claimed his country is close to an agreement on a deal that would exchange low-enriched uranium for reactor rods used for making medical isotopes. However, The United States government and the European Union say they are not convinced Iran will dissemble its nuclear weapons program and hope to impose additional sanctions on Iran. When asked for his comment on Iran's Nuclear talks, United States Defense Secretary Robert Gates provided his own skepticism pointing to Iran's continuing no-compliance with the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty.It is also worth noting China's response to Iran, who unlike the US and EU wish to impose no additional sanctions, claiming "talks were at a crucial stage".
The value of this article lies on the fact that there is much conflict between global leaders and Iran, (and even inside Iran's own government) involving their nuclear ambitions. Iran claims they have the right to pursue uranium enrichment which they claim is for medical and energy use. However, much of the rest of the world, especially Israel and The United States, believe Iran is pursuing nuclear weaponry. Any time a country attempts to acquire nuclear weapons, the impact is global. Readers of this article around the globe should understand the possible dangers that are present. The fact that Iran is trying to acquire higher enriched uranium, brings them one step closer to being nuclear armed, and could lead to catastrophic consequences. One aspect of this issue, while rarely mentioned, is the emotion it stirs with the American people, including Iranian-Americans and Israeli-Americans. The majority Americans do not want another war in the middle east, and a full on nuclear stand off with Iran would create mixed emotions across the country. Some will cry out that Iran is only defending itself, others will claim they are destined to remove Israel from the Earth, and there will be those who will cry for war, for wars sake.
The original article appears here
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8501613.stm
Meetings with UN Nuclear security officials in Munich, Germany, where Iran's foreign minister Monochehr Mottaki claimed his country is close to an agreement on a deal that would exchange low-enriched uranium for reactor rods used for making medical isotopes. However, The United States government and the European Union say they are not convinced Iran will dissemble its nuclear weapons program and hope to impose additional sanctions on Iran. When asked for his comment on Iran's Nuclear talks, United States Defense Secretary Robert Gates provided his own skepticism pointing to Iran's continuing no-compliance with the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty.It is also worth noting China's response to Iran, who unlike the US and EU wish to impose no additional sanctions, claiming "talks were at a crucial stage".
The value of this article lies on the fact that there is much conflict between global leaders and Iran, (and even inside Iran's own government) involving their nuclear ambitions. Iran claims they have the right to pursue uranium enrichment which they claim is for medical and energy use. However, much of the rest of the world, especially Israel and The United States, believe Iran is pursuing nuclear weaponry. Any time a country attempts to acquire nuclear weapons, the impact is global. Readers of this article around the globe should understand the possible dangers that are present. The fact that Iran is trying to acquire higher enriched uranium, brings them one step closer to being nuclear armed, and could lead to catastrophic consequences. One aspect of this issue, while rarely mentioned, is the emotion it stirs with the American people, including Iranian-Americans and Israeli-Americans. The majority Americans do not want another war in the middle east, and a full on nuclear stand off with Iran would create mixed emotions across the country. Some will cry out that Iran is only defending itself, others will claim they are destined to remove Israel from the Earth, and there will be those who will cry for war, for wars sake.
The original article appears here
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8501613.stm
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