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>
> Helgi Briem wrote:
> > On Tue, 15 Feb 2005 07:13:49 -0600, "Jim Ranieri" <nah,> wrote:
> >
> > >"The Queen of Cans and Jars" <[email protected]> wrote in
> message
> > >> Organic is way better than farmed - avoid farmed water at all
> costs.
> > >>
> > >Indeed. Once you've seen a water farm, you'll be sickened and
> > >never want to touch farmed water again.
> > >
> > Shudder. All those water molecules crowded in there,
> > oxygen to oxygen, hydrogen bonds all rubbing against
> > each other. It's awful.
>
>
> City Not Worried About Contamination From Dihydrogen Monoxide Spill
>
> KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA-- Okanagan residents are being assured that
> the crash of a delivery truck containing 18-tonnes of dihydrogen
> monoxide poses little risk to themselves or the local environment. The
> unfortunate accident, which disrupted local traffic for six hours, has
> been contained by the city's Haz-Mat specialists, who safely reduced
> the chemical threat through their quick, responsive actions.
>
> The emergency unit was dispatched to the scene of the overturned liquid
> transport container, and Queensway Avenue was closed-off so that the
> chemical decontamination unit could be set up to combat the threat of
> disaster.
> Although everything was done to prevent pollution, some of the clear,
> odorless liquid may have escaped into the atmosphere--although nearby
> residents weren't evacuated, and it is presumed that the misty cloud of
> vapour will dissipate safely.
>
> "We were extremely cautious when dealing with this spill," said Captain
> Yves Trough, HazMat spokesperson. "Dihydrogen monoxide is a very
> dangerous chemical, and can be very tricky to contain. Thankfully, the
> threat was reduced significantly due of the professionalism shown by
> our crew."
>
> "Safety first," said Capt Trough. "No matter what the substance,
> chemical, or liquid, my people endure. And I can safely say our boys
> minimized the health hazard this time, due to my leadership, their
> disciplined training, and of course my quick-thinking."
>
> Eventually, the team was able to remove all of the threatening liquid
> containers, most of which were unruptured. But even the compromised
> plastic containers of dihydrogen monoxide were removed to a safe
> decontamination station, where they will be disposed of in a safe
> manner.
>
> Some are concerned that the dihydrogen monoxide will seep into
> groundwater and possibly make its way into the drinking water reserves,
> but most informed citizens believe that the liquid poses little threat.
>
> Capt. Trough demurred to the praise of the team's heroic actions.
> "Whether the substance at the spill site is dihydrogen monoxide or just
> plain water, we're going to treat it the same way."
>
At the University where I used to teach, the organic lab was above the
campus police station. One Friday, the water main was shut off (used for
aspirators in the lab). Several faucets were left on full blast. Over the
weekend, the water came back on, and the police station was slightly flooded
(dripping in from the ceiling). Several of the officers had to be taken to
the emergency room with severe burning sensations, sickness, and
lightheadedness. That is until they learned it was only water!
Never underestimate the power of the mind.
--
Dr. Dickie
Skepticult member in good standing #394-00596-438
Poking kooks with a pointy stick
Proud member of the, "Vast right-wing conspiracy."
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>
> Helgi Briem wrote:
> > On Tue, 15 Feb 2005 07:13:49 -0600, "Jim Ranieri" <nah,> wrote:
> >
> > >"The Queen of Cans and Jars" <[email protected]> wrote in
> message
> > >> Organic is way better than farmed - avoid farmed water at all
> costs.
> > >>
> > >Indeed. Once you've seen a water farm, you'll be sickened and
> > >never want to touch farmed water again.
> > >
> > Shudder. All those water molecules crowded in there,
> > oxygen to oxygen, hydrogen bonds all rubbing against
> > each other. It's awful.
>
>
> City Not Worried About Contamination From Dihydrogen Monoxide Spill
>
> KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA-- Okanagan residents are being assured that
> the crash of a delivery truck containing 18-tonnes of dihydrogen
> monoxide poses little risk to themselves or the local environment. The
> unfortunate accident, which disrupted local traffic for six hours, has
> been contained by the city's Haz-Mat specialists, who safely reduced
> the chemical threat through their quick, responsive actions.
>
> The emergency unit was dispatched to the scene of the overturned liquid
> transport container, and Queensway Avenue was closed-off so that the
> chemical decontamination unit could be set up to combat the threat of
> disaster.
> Although everything was done to prevent pollution, some of the clear,
> odorless liquid may have escaped into the atmosphere--although nearby
> residents weren't evacuated, and it is presumed that the misty cloud of
> vapour will dissipate safely.
>
> "We were extremely cautious when dealing with this spill," said Captain
> Yves Trough, HazMat spokesperson. "Dihydrogen monoxide is a very
> dangerous chemical, and can be very tricky to contain. Thankfully, the
> threat was reduced significantly due of the professionalism shown by
> our crew."
>
> "Safety first," said Capt Trough. "No matter what the substance,
> chemical, or liquid, my people endure. And I can safely say our boys
> minimized the health hazard this time, due to my leadership, their
> disciplined training, and of course my quick-thinking."
>
> Eventually, the team was able to remove all of the threatening liquid
> containers, most of which were unruptured. But even the compromised
> plastic containers of dihydrogen monoxide were removed to a safe
> decontamination station, where they will be disposed of in a safe
> manner.
>
> Some are concerned that the dihydrogen monoxide will seep into
> groundwater and possibly make its way into the drinking water reserves,
> but most informed citizens believe that the liquid poses little threat.
>
> Capt. Trough demurred to the praise of the team's heroic actions.
> "Whether the substance at the spill site is dihydrogen monoxide or just
> plain water, we're going to treat it the same way."
>
At the University where I used to teach, the organic lab was above the
campus police station. One Friday, the water main was shut off (used for
aspirators in the lab). Several faucets were left on full blast. Over the
weekend, the water came back on, and the police station was slightly flooded
(dripping in from the ceiling). Several of the officers had to be taken to
the emergency room with severe burning sensations, sickness, and
lightheadedness. That is until they learned it was only water!
Never underestimate the power of the mind.
--
Dr. Dickie
Skepticult member in good standing #394-00596-438
Poking kooks with a pointy stick
Proud member of the, "Vast right-wing conspiracy."