'Unidentified product' found in US tap water could be toxic, study says
'Unidentified product' found in US tap water could be toxic, study says
For over a century, public water systems have used chemical compounds to kill pathogens that cause waterborne diseases such as cholera., USA TODAY (USA TODAY)
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In 14-1 UN Security Council Vote, Lone US Veto Kills Gaza Cease-Fire Resolution
The Biden administration faced fierce criticism on Wednesday after using its veto power at the United Nations Security Council to block a resolution demanding an immediate, unconditional, and permanent cease-fire in Israel’s assault on the Gaza Strip.
The vetoed measure also called for all parties to implement a U.N. Security Council (UNSC) resolution passed in June—which would lead to the release of all hostages—and to enable Gaza civilians’ immediate access to basic services and humanitarian assistance.
In 14-1 UN Security Council Vote, Lone US Veto Kills Gaza Cease-Fire Resolution
The U.S. government, said one human rights lawyer, “proves once again to the world that it is fully committed to the continuation of the genocide in Palestine.”scheerpost.com
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World Leaders Seek Stability With China as Biden Exits the Stage
As Trump Returns to Power, World Leaders Seek Stability With China
The return to power of President-elect Donald J. Trump, who has vowed to confront China on tariffs, has created deep uncertainty about the U.S. role in avoiding global conflicts.Michael D. Shear (The New York Times)
World Leaders Seek Stability With China as Biden Exits the Stage
As Trump Returns to Power, World Leaders Seek Stability With China
The return to power of President-elect Donald J. Trump, who has vowed to confront China on tariffs, has created deep uncertainty about the U.S. role in avoiding global conflicts.Michael D. Shear (The New York Times)
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Researchers identify previously unknown compound in drinking water
Researchers identify previously unknown compound in drinking water
A team of researchers from the United States and Switzerland has reported the discovery of a previously unknown compound in chloraminated drinking water.University of Arkansas (Phys.org)
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Well I'm pretty sure that drinking water treated with chloramine is far preferable to drinking untreated water, so even if it is toxic, it's not toxic enough at current levels to merit concern.
It's still worth investigating, because it's good to have confirmation.
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You can't really "filter" out these chemicals when they're fully dissolved in the water.
There's always distillation, but that's not practical at all on the scale of drinking water for cities.
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Not that it's really an issue since water used in drug formulations are not treated with chloramine disinfectants. But usage of those disinfectants can contribute to nitrosamines in some drugs, which no one wants.
Incredibly unlikely (impossible?) taking a drug with chloramine disinfected water, don't worry.
Interesting, I've never really thought about that, makes sense though. Also looks like decent amounts potentially (~0-84 ug/kg).
Surprising when they're usually only allowed in the single digit ppm range in pharmaceuticals, and many have been recalled due to nitrosamines.
And of course they don't say if it's filterable.
Edit: cbsnews.com/news/chloronitrami…
Still, if people are currently concerned about their drinking water while any potential toxicity is yet to be evaluated, study author David Wahman said in the briefing that previous literature has shown the by-product to be removed by activated carbon.
So a standard Britta-like filter is all you need.
Plant-Based Diets Nearly 20% Cheaper Than Standard American Diet, Research Finds
Plant-Based Diets Nearly 20% Cheaper Than Standard American Diet, Research Finds
New research suggests that adopting a vegan diet is significantly cheaper than both a standard American diet and a Mediterranean dietLiam Pritchett (Plant Based News)
Erin Andrews shuts down troll joking about ‘hot flashes’
Erin Andrews shuts down troll joking about 'hot flashes'
Erin Andrews rebuffed menopause jokes by clarifying that her sideline "glow" was just sweat from the intense heat.Sam Neumann (Awful Announcing)
There's been some new studies in the fields of paleopaleontology suggesting that life might be a fussy reaction or an unlikely thing.
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Auf YouTube findest du die angesagtesten Videos und Tracks. Außerdem kannst du eigene Inhalte hochladen und mit Freunden oder gleich der ganzen Welt teilen.www.youtube.com
Microsoft accused of Malware-like Bing Wallpaper app - gHacks Tech News
Microsoft accused of Malware-like Bing Wallpaper app - gHacks Tech News
The Bing Wallpaper app appears to include behaviors and features that are generally only found in malicious apps.Martin Brinkmann (Ghacks Technology News)
Sharrr - End-to-end encrypted file transfer.
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Sharrr - End-to-end encrypted file transfer.
The most secure way to share files online. End-to-end encrypted. One time.www.sharrr.com
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I’ve used syncthing for this, and personally found it to work really well.
I’ve heard Taildrop (Tailscale feature), works pretty good too.
Yes, there are relays to connect the clients together and then the transfer is direct.
Several years ago when I was doing consulting I had lots of clients that blocked all the normal file sharing domains to prevent people from getting files into servers but magic wormhole always worked for me. I'd stash a wormhole-william (magic wormhole compatible Go application) executable in our installer deliverable and then I could update the software without IT's help in the future (I often had RDP access). The headaches saved by cutting red tape were worth the risk for me.
Yup there's at least a few projects that can do in browser file transfer using WebRTC e.g.
And of course github.com/magic-wormhole/magi… (they used to have a website too but maybe that went away?)
Feds Say Google Must Sell Chrome Browser to End Its Search Monopoly
Feds Say Google Must Sell Chrome Browser to End Its Search Monopoly
The proposed judgment comes after a federal judge found that Google had built its monopoly by ensuring that its search engine was the default on Chrome and Android devices.Todd Feathers (Gizmodo)
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Vapenhandlaren på Östermalm. 2017 genomfördes en rättegång mot en då 46-årig vapenhandlare som tidigare sålt skyddsutrustning till svenska polisen i stor skala. Åtalet gällde sju fall av grova brott mot lagen om krigsmateriel.
Memory is stored in cells throughout the body, not just the brain
In this study, the scientists simulated the process of spaced learning by examining two types of non-brain human cells — one from nerve tissue and one from kidney tissue — in a laboratory setting.
These cells were exposed to varying patterns of chemical signals, akin to the exposure of brain cells to neurotransmitter patterns when we learn new information.
The intriguing part? These non-brain cells also switched on a “memory gene” – the same gene that brain cells activate when they detect information patterns and reorganize their connections to form memories.
Memory is stored in cells throughout the body, not just the brain - Earth.com
Scientists discovered that memory formation isn’t limited to the brain. Non-brain cells can activate memory genes, responding to signals.Sanjana Gajbhiye (Earth.com)
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General strike brings Greece to a standstill
General strike brings Greece to a standstill : Peoples Dispatch
Thousands of people across Greece joined a general strike and mass protests, demanding action against high living expenses, restrictions on union organizing, and excessive military spendingAna Vračar (Peoples Dispatch)
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