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    Disappearing male: Studies show rise in birth defects, infertility among men...  Nov 8, 2008
    Brophy said soil and water contamination in and around the Aamjiwnaang reserve had been documented before, including in a University of Windsor study that found high levels of PCBs, lead, mercury and various chemicals in the area in the late 1990s. Accidental chemical spills in the area have not been uncommon. (The Drudge Report)

    Woman hurt in head-on collision in Framingham  Nov 8, 2008
    Noonan, of Linda Avenue, was driving her 1990 Mercury sedan northbound on Dudley Road when a 1995 Toyota sedan crossed from the southbound lane in front of her. "The officers said there was no excessive speed, and no other apparent erratic operation of the vehicle," Davis said. (Framingham TAB, MA)

    Congolese soldiers advance toward rebels  Nov 8, 2008
    Nationwide mail-back programs for fire and EMS. Disposal of sharps containers, mercury, old BP cuffs, products containing mercury and more. Featured. (Yahoo News)

    Oregon Recreation Report  Nov 8, 2008
    Anglers should be aware that recent testing by the Department of Human Services has found elevated levels of mercury in smallmouth bass at Emigrant, and a health advisory has been issued recommending limits on consumption of all fish from Emigrant except rainbow trout. Information on the Emigrant Reservoir advisory, along with general information on mercury and fish can be found on the DHS Web site. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)

    Vaccines: Separating fact from fiction  Nov 8, 2008
    Prior to this, there had been some concern that thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative common in many vaccines at the time, also may have been partly or totally to blame for some cases of autism ... As for the thimerosal issue, there's a bit more backstory worth explaining: First, it's absolutely true that mercury can be harmful ... However, the type of mercury that's in thimerosal doesn't accumulate in the body. (CNN -- Health)

    A-B comes up large as it knocks aside L-S  Nov 8, 2008
    The quick feet of running backs Akeem Mercury and Jeanson and the blocking by Alex DiBartolomeo and cohorts allowed A-B (8-1, 3-0) to move the ball ... Mercury's 10-yard touchdown run with three minutes left in the third quarter put A-B up, 13-0 ... Mercury noted that if his team "brings it every game, no one can stop us.". (Boston Globe -- Sports)

    Police blotter: Nov. 8  Nov 8, 2008
    Theresa Vanloon, 37, Lewiston, was northbound on Meridian Line Road, two-tenths of a mile south of Thirteenth Avenue in Charlton Township, Oct. 29, around 9:30 a.m. when she reportedly lost control of the 1995 Mercury she was driving ... Kenneth Schram, 61, Gaylord, was westbound on East Main Street at North Elm Avenue, Wednesday, around 4:15 p.m. when a 2002 Buick driven by Mildred Manier, 94, Gaylord, reportedly crashed into the passenger side of the 2007 Mercury Mountaineer Schram was... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    Exercise tests emergency workers  Nov 8, 2008
    While the simulated victims tried to stay in character, writhing or laying motionless on the dew-dampened turf became harder as the mercury fell, 16-year-old Sylvia Ephraim said. Iwas one of the last to leave, she said, explaining the crash left her with multiple rib fractures and a broken arm. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)

    Police & Fire  Nov 7, 2008
    At about 7:40 a.m. Wednesday, a 44-year-old woman reported that her purse and unknown amount of money was stolen out of her unlocked Mercury in the 600 block of Willoughby Avenue. Vandalism. (Juneau Empire)

    BETTER LIFE: Smokers more addicted now than in '80s, '90s  Nov 7, 2008
    Addiction - Better Life - USATODAY.com. Study: Smokers more addicted now than in '80s, '90s. (USA Today -- Life)

    Tennis: Referees More Likely To Make Mistakes When Calling Balls 'Out'  Nov 7, 2008
    America's only dog that's trained to sniff mercury is able to detect as little as a half-gram, and is faster and cheaper than traditional lab. . (Science Daily)

    Eating, observing, waiting for Peavy deal  Nov 7, 2008
    The new Mercury Rev is pretty good as well. Kinda iffy about Ryan Adams new one though. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Officials: Kids shouldn't eat animals killed with lead bullets  Nov 7, 2008
    Eating deer killed by lead bullets can raise a the amount of lead in a person's blood, according to a new study. YOU CLICKED: WEEK'S MOST POPULAR HEALTH STORIES. (USA Today -- News)

    First mutt wanted: must be a mongrel  Nov 7, 2008
    "And what about the venerable Abe Lincoln?"A horrid looking wretch he is," wrote The Charleston Mercury in 1860."Sooty and scoundrelly in aspect, a cross between the nutmeg dealer, the horse swapper, and the night man, a creature fit evidently for petty treason, small stratagems and all sorts of spoils. "He is a lank-sided Yankee of the uncomeliest visage, and of the dirtiest complexion. Faugh! After him, what decent white man would be president?". (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)

    THE DEVIL AND THE DOW  Nov 6, 2008
    After I press him a little harder he admits, There is something that involves Mercury, the trickster god, who s been associated with Satan. He pauses to pay a toll, and then continues: But it should have been done last year. (New York Press)

    November 5 Ford e-News  Nov 6, 2008
    com or 313-845-2387 or click on: SmartGauge with EcoGuide coaches drivers to maximum fuel efficiency Pushing a vehicle to the limit takes on a new meaning in the new 2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan hybrids, thanks to Ford's SmartGauge with EcoGuide -- an innovative new instrument cluster that provides real-time information to help drivers maximum fuel efficiency ... "Unique to Ford and Mercury hybrid sedans, this instrument cluster acts as a good 'coach,' engaging drivers real-time to help... (PR Newswire)

    * MEDIPHAR TAIPEI: MEDIPHAR TAIPEI professional medical exhibition and vital procurement platform  Nov 6, 2008
    But besides adding comfort and utility, creative design also brings added value to medical products like the electrical blood pressure kits which have simulated LCD monitor mimic mercury movements or a walking stick that doubles as an umbrella. Theres also an eye massager that operates with MP3 music and a blood glucose meter that has an exterior like a chic 3C consumer item. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    What's Happening  Nov 6, 2008
    Chris Wyrick Reception - 7 p.m., Mercury Art Works, 160 Tracy St.; www. mercuryartworks. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Officer In Off-Duty Shooting To Stand Trial  Nov 6, 2008
    According to testimony, Silva backed up in her silver Honda and sideswiped White's black Mercury sedan, whereupon he fired five rounds into her vehicle. Silva was hit twice in the right arm and her son was struck in the left leg. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)

    Carrollton: Police searching for missing man  Nov 6, 2008
    He was driving a gray, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis four door with Texas handicap registration of 9YRKN. The vehicle has a cracked right tail light. Family members and police are concerned for Massingale s safety and welfare because of his reported medical history. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    Autism linked with rainfall in study  Nov 6, 2008
    "In recent years autism has been blamed on everything from discarded iPod batteries to mercury from Chinese power stations, from antenatal ultrasound scans to post-natal cord clamping, from diet to vaccines," Fitzpatrick said in a statement. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched a long-term study to find the causes of autism and other childhood conditions. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)

    Photo Gallery  Nov 5, 2008
    PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS An expert testified that the buildings and soil may contain traces of mercury, but the two sides differ on their approach to cleaning up any environmental problems there. The developers want to tear down the structures and rebuild, while the tenants are hoping to rehab the buildings and save their space. (West New York Reporter, NJ)

    Dragon Costigan is man on a mission  Nov 5, 2008
    ST GEORGE Illawarra recruit Neville Costigan is on a quest to reclaim his reputation as one of the most feared men in the NRL.. Costigan rose to prominence last year when he made his State of Origin debut for Queensland. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Health & Fitness Snapshots  Nov 5, 2008
    Free memory screening Monday The Southwest Montana Alzheimer's Council will be sponsoring a free memory screening on Monday, Nov. 10, at the Belmont Senior Citizen's Center, at 615 E. Mercury St.. The event will begin with an opening prayer at 8:30 a.m. followed by a candle-lighting service in memory of those who have died from Alzheimer's disease or dementia and to honor those now dealing with dementia in their daily lives. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Health Buzz: Rainfall's Autism Link and Other Health News  Nov 5, 2008
    it had a very short shelf life in order to correct the shelf life the drug companies bribed the FDA to allow them to add formaldhide and mercury to give the drug avery long shelf life. Two very posionous chemicals. (U.S. News & World Report)

    Other accidents  Nov 5, 2008
    According to an OSP press release, at 4:04 p.m., a 1990 Mercury Cougar was eastbound on the highway near milepost 14 when it failed to make a corner. The car hit a guardrail, severing several posts, before running into a large tree. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)

    Elbow to play Wembley stadium  Nov 4, 2008
    The Bury band capitalise on their Mercury prize success with a huge London gig and 12-date tour ... The band, who recently won the Mercury Music Prize for their album The Seldom Seen Kid, will kick off their 2009 tour in February at the Brighton Dome and finish at Wembley ... Following their Mercury win in September, the band announced they were working on a fifth album. (guardian.co.uk)

    BMH-GTto offer free flu shots  Nov 4, 2008
    In addition, those with a history of Guillain-Barre syndrome or those with an egg or mercury allergy should not receive the shot. For more information, please call 662-244-1000 or visit. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)

    Huskies To Host Exhibition With Love & Basketball Tuesday  Nov 4, 2008
    After graduating from Iowa in 1995, Jackson played one season in the WNBA (1997) as a member of the Phoenix Mercury before her career was cut short by knee injuries. Jackson picked up her first collegiate head coaching victory when the Huskies defeated Northern Arizona (83-70) in the second round of the Waikiki Beach Marriott Classic, Nov. 17. (Gohuskies.com)

    FORD, TOYOTA post big drops...  Nov 4, 2008
    Dearborn-based Ford Motor Co., the first automaker to report its monthly sales Monday, said its Ford, Lincoln and Mercury car sales were off 27 percent, while light truck sales for the three brands were down more than 30 percent. Overall Ford, including its Volvo brand, sold 132,278 light vehicles last month compared with 189,515 in the same month last year. (The Drudge Report)

    Chlorella Removes Heavy Metals from...  Nov 4, 2008
    Chlorella is a powerful detoxifier of heavy metals, such as mercury, lead, cadmium, and arsenic; and can also cleanse of pesticides and other poisons. One common source of heavy metal toxicity is from dental amalgam fillings. (Suite101.com)

    Alzheimer's Disease  Nov 4, 2008
    Prevent Toxins and Mercury from Destroying the Brain Cells ... Heavy metal poisoning caused by toxins such as mercury and aluminum contribute to brain damage ... There is a blood-brain barrier that prevents toxins, mercury and aluminum from traveling to the brain. (Suite101.com)

    A planet at stake  Nov 4, 2008
    While retro Mercury remains the fly in this weeks celestial soup, the Sun in the sign of. Editorial. (Byron Shire Echo)

    Ranger truck sales lowest in two years  Nov 4, 2008
    As a company, Ford (NYSE: F) said its Ford, Lincoln and Mercury brand sales were down 29 percent compared to October a year ago. The Ranger is the only vehicle assembled at the Twin Cities Assembly Plant in the Highland Park neighborhood of St. Paul. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)

    Pesticide TBT Added To UN Trade Watch List  Nov 4, 2008
    Products already on the list include mercury compounds and the insecticides DDT and lindane. TBT is used in "antifouling paints" to keep molluscs off ship hulls. (Planet Ark, United States)

    Firm leads campaign aginst asbestos  Nov 4, 2008
    A HODDESDON firm is stressing the dangers of the deadly building material asbestos as a national campaign gets underway. The national Health and Safety Executive's (HSE) campaign 'Asbestos: the hidden killer' was launched earlier this month with a new website about the fibrous fire-resistant substance which has been used as an insulator since the 1950s. (Hertfordshire Mercury)

    A way to give your stuff wireless IDs  Nov 3, 2008
    OLED devices are likely to prove more efficient than anything you are screwing into your lamps these days, and they will not have any of the mercury found in fluorescent bulbs. Mark Baard can be reached at. (Boston Globe)

    Senior Citizens  Nov 3, 2008
    The Montana Standard. The Montana Standard. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Dale L. Lopshire  Nov 3, 2008
    Lopshire operated a Ford, Lincoln, Mercury automobile dealership in the early 1950s in Benson, Ariz. After more than 20 years in Benson, he opened Lopshires Ford in Sierra Vista, Ariz. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    Can food actually prevent diseases?  Nov 3, 2008
    But while fish are hailed for their omega-3, a family of unsaturated fatty acids, fish are also rich in mercury and toxic PCBs, or polychlorinated biphenyls. Experts at Frances national food and cancer research centre, NACRe, said a varied diet of mainly fruit and vegetables with not too much alcohol would help prevent cancers of the mouth, pharynx, oesophagus, lung, stomach, pancreas, colon-rectum and bladder. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)

    Blog: Steve Young lines up against the Mormon Church  Nov 2, 2008
    When I read the first article I said, "No way- she's lying." Then I read her amendment in the Mercury News, and thought, "Way to go, Steve, don't let her drag your name through the mud.". Posted By: something | November 01 2008 at 07:54 PM. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)

    Area Snapshots  Nov 2, 2008
    4:30 p.m. Thursday at Headwaters RC Inc., 305 W. Mercury, Butte. For reservations, call Deanna Johnson, 782-7333, ext. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Foods to prevent disease?  Nov 2, 2008
    But while fish are hailed for their omega-3, a family of unsaturated fatty acids, fish are also rich in mercury and toxic PCBs, or polychlorinated biphenyls. "There are no good or bad foods," said France's Afssa food security agency. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)

    NFL Notes: Packers' Rodgers gets an extension, Chiefs' Johnson suspended an additional game  Nov 2, 2008
    FromSan Francisco Ford Lincoln Mercury. 2006 Sebring. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Surgeons angry over Bulli Hospital claims  Nov 2, 2008
    Illawarra Mercury News Skip directly to ... " he said The Mercury's questions to the area health service yesterday were met with the following statement: "The answers to these questions are the sort of information that will be provided to the NSW Parliamentary Secretary for Health, Dr Andrew McDonald, when he examines the plans to cease surgery at Bulli Hospital in 2009. (Illawara Mercury)

    Tech.view: A pinch too much  Nov 1, 2008
    By tradition, the pressure is measured in millimetres of mercury. A typical healthy adult has a blood pressure of 115mm systolic and 75mm diastolic (referred to as 115/75). (The Economist)

    Liberal President  Nov 1, 2008
    Now lets look at the Koran that states "Do ye commit lewdness such as no people in creation (ever) committed before you? For ye practice your lusts on men in preference to women: ye are indeed a people transgressing beyond bounds. And his people gave no answer but this: they said, "Drive them out of your city: these are indeed men who want to be clean and pure"I am not sure what other sources people are looking for but I will keep looking. skippygibson posted on Thursday, October 30th, 2008 at... (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)

    Turnbull 'rolled by climate change deniers'  Nov 1, 2008
    You need to refer to scientific journals, and some of them are available from your newsagent - nature, scientific american, mercury - all available. The problem is that the media can only present a smattering of some of the data - to get the real detail, you need to work a bit harder - most people don't, but that doesn't mean you don't have to. (ABC Online)

    Advisers: FDA decision on BPA 'flawed'  Nov 1, 2008
    Advisers: FDA decision on safety of BPA 'flawed' - USATODAY.com. Advisers: FDA decision on safety of BPA 'flawed. (USA Today)

    London to get high-tech trash bins next year  Nov 1, 2008
    But in a in the San Jose Mercury News today, a bunch of tech leaders are putting their name to opposing this proposition. There's also a related. (Salon)

    William D. Luth, 70, area musician and entrepreneur  Oct 31, 2008
    In addition to his work as a musician, Mr. Luth was employed from 1960 to 1978 at several area car dealerships: Belmont Ford in Belmont, Blue Hill Lincoln Mercury in Canton, and the former Fitchburg Ford in Fitchburg. He worked primarily as a parts and service coord- inator. (Boston Globe)

    Man arrested for trailer park shootings  Oct 31, 2008
    Malone fled the scene in a maroon Mercury sedan. Detectives are still trying to locate at least two additional witnesses who fled in a green late-90s model Chrysler Sebring convertible. (FOX 11, AZ)

    Responding to vaccines ruling  Oct 31, 2008
    6 percent mercury by weight. Mercury is the second-most poisonous element known to man next to uranium. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)

    Sacramento man charged with anthrax hoaxes  Oct 31, 2008
    On Thursday, more media outlets reported receiving the packages, including the San Jose Mercury News, Orange County Register, the Star Tribune of Minneapolis, the Courier-Journal in Louisville, Ky. the Boston Herald and the Christian Science Monitor. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)

    Problems go beyond bad smell  Oct 31, 2008
    In recent months, however, Dr. Wear's research students have found more dangerous issues, such as elevated levels of mercury, arsenic and other toxic materials in fish and sediment samples ... "I see people fishing in a lot of areas, and in some cases they are probably eating those fish," she said, adding that mercury levels were high enough to possibly warrant consumption advisories ... Mercury was measured at 191 parts per billion, compared with background levels of 4 to 51 parts per billion. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    * Documentary networking  Oct 31, 2008
    Tsuchimoto is best known for his series that records the lives of minamata disease sufferers, an illness caused by exposure to mercury. Not confined to his role as observer, the director and his camera come off as active participants in the victims and their families life-long struggle for justice. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Methylmercury Warning  Oct 31, 2008
    30, 2008) Recent studies hint that exposure to the toxic chemicals, such as methylmercury can cause harm at levels previously considered safe ... Critically, much smaller doses of chemicals, such as the neurotoxic compound methylmercury, can harm the developing brain to a much greater extent than the adult brain ... Methylmercury is a chemical compound formed in the environment from released mercury. (Science Daily)

    Put this Series out of its misery  Oct 31, 2008
    For sure Freddie Mercury is unreplaceable, but Paul Rodgers is a good vocalist and Brian May and Roger Taylor are at the top of their game, so it should be some great Rock And Roll. Later. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Feds: Suspect in anthrax hoax did it before  Oct 31, 2008
    On Thursday, more newspapers reported receiving the packages, including the San Jose Mercury News, Orange County Register, the Star Tribune of Minneapolis, the Boston Herald and The Christian Science Monitor. So did The Courier-Journal of Louisville, where hazardous-material experts "were able to test the substance and it tested positive for sugar," said Kathy Harrison, spokeswoman for the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness. (USA Today -- News)

    Tips for lighting safety, recycling and disposal  Oct 31, 2008
    Since CFLs contain a small amount of mercury, they need to be handled and disposed of properly ... gov/mercury or by calling the EPA s Region 2 Headquarters at (212) 637-3660. (Queens Chronicle, NY)

    Titan Cement controversies far from over  Oct 31, 2008
    Because of the high mercury emissions caused by the making of cement, engineers must follow a structured, analytical process to determine the risks on human health ... "Concrete gives off 5 percent CO2 emissions and up to 263 lbs of mercury emissions" said Pinsky ... Because of the preexisting plant, significant amounts of mercury have been found in the Cape Fear River. (The Seahawk, NC)

    Dancing with the Stars Champion Julianne Hough and the Newest Member of the Grand Ole Opry Craig Morgan to Host 'CMA Awards Red Carpet Live! Presented by Chevy' Capturing All the Excitement of the Star-Packed Arrivals  Oct 31, 2008
    Mercury Nashville recording artist and two-time "Dancing with the Stars" champion Hough (pronounced "Huff") recently topped both the Billboard Country and Top 200 charts with her self-titled album, as well as with the infectious debut single "That Song In My Head." This year has taken Hough on tour with CMA Awards co-host Brad Paisley; awarded her an Emmy nomination; led her to the stages of Good Morning America and The View; seen her top Maxim's Hot 100 list; and grace the covers of CosmoGirl,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Empty Tardis  Oct 30, 2008
    Like mercury one minute and like steel the next. And to get the chance to play all those things for 45 minutes on a Saturday night - I'll miss that I'm sure. (BBC News -- UK)

    Stop the plant rally held  Oct 30, 2008
    She explained that she had her blood tested, and the results showed elevated levels of mercury. Since then, she s been on a crusade to close the Salem plant. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)

    Sheriff's Report: Oct. 20 - Oct. 27, 2008  Oct 30, 2008
    Damage was estimated at $10,000 to Westrum's 1998 Mercury Villager. 11:54 p.m.: Fireworks were reported being shot off in the 900 block of 216th Street. (Ogden Reporter, IA)

    BPA RESOURCES: What you need to know  Oct 30, 2008
    Bisphenol A: What you need to know - USATODAY.com. Bisphenol A: What you need to know. (USA Today -- News)

    Smart switching could solve communication tangle  Oct 30, 2008
    The new system, which IBM calls Mercury, will track where you are at work, at home, in the street and plug you into the medium you prefer in that location, whether it be cellphone, email, instant messaging, pager or landline phone. Mercury can also be made "context aware", by detecting whether a laptop is running a presentation, for example ... Anand Ranganathan of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Hui Lei of IBM's T. J. Watson Research Center in Yorktown Heights, New York,... (Yahoo News -- Instant Messaging)

    NASA Probe Shows Mercury More Dynamic Than Thought  Oct 30, 2008
    (WASHINGTON) Earth s first nearly full look at Mercury reveals that the tiny lifeless planet took a far greater role in shaping itself than was thought, with volcanoes spewing "mysterious dark blue material.". New images from NASA s Messenger space probe should help settle a decades-old debate about what caused parts of Mercury to be somewhat smoother than it should be ... Astronomers used to dismiss Mercury, the planet closest to the sun, as mere "dead rock," little more than a target for... (Time.com)

    Invading bugs ravage our forests  Oct 30, 2008
    Mercury is low in the east just before sunrise. Venus shines brightly in the west just after sunset and sets in the west about two hours later. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)

    Three Philadelphia men charged in local bank robbery  Oct 29, 2008
    Jan Bollinger, the bank's assistant manager, told police she saw the men enter a white vehicle outside the building, later identified as a 2003 Mercury Marquis ... The license plate on the car was stolen from a 1995 Mercury Marquis in Ambler Borough, police said ... The plate for the 2003 Mercury Marquis used in the robbery was discovered under the driver's seat, according to court documents. (Springfield Sun, PA)

    Millard hopes form erases season's pain  Oct 29, 2008
    A SHIRTLESS Daryl Millard still bears the scars of a horror NRL season. Standing at WIN Stadium after a Fijian training session in preparation for Saturday's clash with France, Millard has the telltale marks on his shoulders to remind him of surgery. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    WEB EXCLUSIVE--UPDATE ... Police dog killed, officer injured following Lower Gwynedd bank robbery  Oct 28, 2008
    The men, who fled with an undisclosed amount of money, abandoned their Mercury Grand Marquis in the 400 block of Norristown Road near the entrance to the Route 309 Expressway. A third suspect was apprehended in the car, according to Lower Gwynedd Township Police Chief John Scholly. (Springfield Sun, PA)

    Albemarle Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results  Oct 28, 2008
    At the same time, we believe our Sorbent mercury removal technology coupled with continued demand for our bromine fine chemicals and custom manufacturing services positions our Fine Chemicals segment for additional growth and improved margins ... In addition, effective July 31, 2008, we acquired Sorbent Technologies Corporation, a full-service power plant mercury-control provider, for approximately $22. (PR Newswire)

    Sunday shooting leaves Columbus man hospitalized  Oct 28, 2008
    Harmon told officers someone entered his 1999 Mercury sometime between 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday and stole one Pioneer compact disc player. Entry was gained by shattering the vehicle s back window. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)

    Four teenagers hurt as vehicle overturns  Oct 28, 2008
    A 1995 Mercury Villager driven by Eunice L. Edmond, 74, struck the Venture in the rear. Edmond and Hutcheson were taken by ambulance to Madison Medical Center in Fredericktown. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)

    Exposure To Low Doses Of Mercury Changes The Way The Arteries Work  Oct 28, 2008
    27, 2008) An international team of researchers has shown that mercury is another important factor in cardiovascular disease as it changes the way arteries work. One of the possible sources of exposure of humans to mercury is by eating contaminated fish ... The main effects of mercury affect the central nervous system and renal function. (Science Daily)

    Orange Peel Can Help Clean Up Dirty Water  Oct 28, 2008
    27, 2008) Highly colored industrial waste water is a serious environmental problem as it seriously discolors waterways as well as blocking sunlight for photosynthesizing plant species in the water. Now, researchers in Algeria have discovered that nothing more sophisticated than orange peel could be used to remove acidic dyes from industrial effluent. (Science Daily)

    Sonoma posts sales-tax rise  Oct 28, 2008
    Those businesses honored include: Holder Ford Lincoln Mercury (formerly Bonanza), Chevron Service Stations, Della Santina's Restaurant, El Dorado Kitchen, Friedman's Home Improvement, the Girl & the Fig Restaurant, Jolly Washer Service Station, Kovacs Motor Sales, The Lodge at Sonoma, Longs Drug Stores, Lucky Market, MacArthur Place Inn and Spa, Mary's Pizza Shack, McCaulou's Department Store, The Red Grape, Rite Aid Drug Stores, Safeway Stores, Sebastiani Vineyards, Shell Service Stations,... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)

    Hidden Cost Of China's Coal Is $250 Bln Survey  Oct 28, 2008
    Pollution affected water, land and air around mines, thousands died and many more were hurt in mining accidents, and acid rain-causing sulphur dioxide and mercury were among dangerous emissions when coal is burnt in factories and power plants. None of this is reflected in low coal and power prices, according to "The True Cost of Coal", researched over three years by Chinese economists and environmentalists. (Planet Ark, United States)

    Seafood can be a healthy catch  Oct 28, 2008
    Fish are tested for mercury content, so swordfish and tuna lovers can dive in knowing their dinner made the seafood safety cut. Legal s team even helped develop standards now used by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    China coal 'true cost' at $250bn  Oct 28, 2008
    It also said the burning of coal led to emissions of mercury and acid rain, and mining accidents killed nearly 3,800 people and injured many more in 2007. The report said coal prices would have to rise by around 25% to reflect the true cost to Chinese society. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)

    Newsweek: Debunking the vaccine-autism link  Oct 27, 2008
    He dissects hypotheses that gave rise to fearsfirst, that the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine causes autism and later, that thimerosal, a mercury-containing preservative, is the culpritthen lays out the evidence against them, including more than a dozen studies showing no link ... Comment: Only flu vaccines that come in multidose vials contain mercury as a preservative. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Autism in India  Oct 27, 2008
    There is research evidence linking the Thimerosal vaccine base to Autism; Thimerosal is a mercury base for vaccines which most children metabolize out, but some children might not possess the bile to metabolize, leading to mercury poisoning. Some argue that this mercury poisoning is behind Autism (Varshney, 2006) ... Heavy metal: Vaccines with mercury can cause autism, but removing the metal is uneconomic for developing countries such as India. (Suite101.com)

    Chinatown uncovered  Oct 27, 2008
    The window of the Mai Wah Museum on West Mercury Street frames the site where urban archaeologists made their finds ... They unearthed more than 20,000 artifacts including fans, hats, dice, vases, oil lamps, opium bowls, perfume bottles and shards of plates and pottery which eventually will be exhibited in the Mai Wai Museum, 17 W. Mercury St. ... This will include the unveiling of an opium pipe found in the Mai Wah building at 17 W. Mercury St.. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Should you vaccinate your child for the flu?  Oct 27, 2008
    Also this season, vaccine manufacturers are distributing a record number of shots with no thimerosal, a preservative that contains mercury ... Some shots have trace amounts of thimerosal, which contains mercury. (Sioux Falls Argus Leader)

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