| Segment | Surface | Visibility | Observed at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranberry to 7 km W. of Fleming’s Landing | Snow Covered | Good-Fair | 2009/01/13 01:59 PM |
| 7 km W. of Fleming’s Landing to Trout Creek | Snow Covered | Good-Fair-Poor | 2009/01/13 01:59 PM |
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Mercury in Compact Fluorescent Bulbs More Hazardous than Previously Thought
Environmental scientists and waste industry officials are warning that a massive shift to compact fluorescent light bulbs will lead to far more mercury contamination than has been widely supposed.
Compact fluorescent light bulbs use mercury and heated gas to generate light, in contrast to traditional incandescent bulbs, which generate light by heating up a wire filament. The fluorescent bulbs have been touted as an important step in reducing energy consumption, because they use only half as much energy as incandescent bulbs and last nearly seven times as long.
And while it has always been known that the mercury in the bulbs is a dangerous neurotoxin, it has been generally assumed that the bulbs are safe, since consumers are only exposed to the chemical if the bulb breaks.
If a bulb does break, however, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) advises a complex, 11-step process for safely disposing of it. The room should be aired out for 15 minutes to dispose of any fumes, then the bulb should be picked up with gloves, placed in a double bag and disposed of as toxic waste. Duct tape should be used to do clean up residue, never a vacuum cleaner. The next time the area is vacuumed, the bag must be disposed of immediately.
“It’s kind of ironic that on the one hand, the agency is saying, ‘Don’t worry, it’s a very small amount of mercury.’ Then they have a whole page of [instructions] how to handle the situation if you break one,” said Ellen Silbergeld of Johns Hopkins University, editor of the journal Environmental Research.
SNOWFALL WARNING: North Bay – West NipissingIssued at 5:38 AM EST TUESDAY 13 JANUARY 2009
TOTAL OF 15 TO 20 CENTIMETRES OF SNOW BY THIS AFTERNOON.
SNOWFALL WARNING FOR NORTH BAY – NIPISSING. SNOW HEAVY AT TIMES WILL CONTINUE THIS MORNING ACROSS THE NORTH BAY – NIPISSING REGION AS AN ALBERTA CLIPPER MOVES THROUGH FROM THE US MIDWEST. COLD SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS ARE PICKING UP ADDITIONAL MOISTURE FROM NORTHERN LAKE HURON AND ICE FREE AREAS OF GEORGIAN BAY AND AS A RESULT ARE ENHANCING THE SNOW ASSOCIATED WITH THE ALBERTA CLIPPER. THE SNOW WILL COME TO A QUICK END BY THIS AFTERNOON AS A SHARP ARCTIC COLD FRONT RACES THROUGH IN THE WAKE OF THE ALBERTA CLIPPER. TOTAL SNOWFALL AMOUNTS OF 15 TO 20 CM ARE EXPECTED BY THE TIME THE SNOW ENDS. MOTORISTS SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR DANGEROUS WINTER DRIVING CONDITIONS AND WHITEOUT CONDITIONS FROM BURSTS OF HEAVY SNOW AND ACCUMULATING SNOW. TRAVEL PLANS SHOULD BE ALTERED ACCORDINGLY. WIND CHILLS FOR A LARGE PART OF NORTHERN ONTARIO. AN ARCTIC HIGH PRESSURE RIDGE BUILDING INTO NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO HAS CAUSED WINDS TO DIMINISH TO 10 KM/H OR LESS ACROSS THE DISTRICT EARLY THIS MORNING. WITH LIGHT WINDS EXPECTED TODAY UNDER THE RIDGE EXTREME WIND CHILLS WILL NOT BE AN ISSUE. HOWEVER EXTREME WIND CHILLS MAY RETURN AGAIN ON WEDNESDAY AS WINDS PICK UP ONCE AGAIN IN ADVANCE OF YET ANOTHER BITTERLY COLD ARCTIC HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM SLIDING SOUTHEAST ACROSS THE PRAIRIES. WIND CHILL WARNINGS MAY HAVE TO BE ISSUED AGAIN LATER TODAY OR TONIGHT FOR LARGE PARTS OF NORTHERN ONTARIO AS A RESULT.
Brussel Sprouts
Did You know plant phytonutrients found in Brussels sprouts boost the body`s natural defense systems to protect against cancer and other diseases. Brussels sprouts and other cruciferous vegetables disarm cancer causing chemicals and encourage the body`s detoxification enzymes.
HWY 522 Report For Port Loring Ontario
| Highway 522, Ontario | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Segment | Surface | Visibility | Observed at |
| Cranberry to 7 km W. of Fleming’s Landing | Snow Packed | Good | 2009/01/08 02:01 PM |
| 7 km W. of Fleming’s Landing to Trout Creek | Center Bare | Good | 2009/01/08 02:01 PM |
Places To Buy My Book ( One More Story )
Hi folks just thought I would let you know of where you can purchase my first published book.
The Old Craftsman Gift Shop, Our Home Port Loring Ontario, 705-757-1640
Gulliver’s Quality Books & Toys
157 Main Street West
North Bay, ON P1B 2T6
(705) 474-7335
Get directions
Powassan Feed & Farm Supply
Street Address:
Powassan, ON, P0H 1Z0
Loring General Store, Loring Ontario
Arnstein Community Credit Union Ltd, 705 757 2662
Jakes Place Restaurant, Port Loring Ontario
Northern Meat Packers, Trout Creek Ontario
The Old Stable Gift Shop, Walters Falls, Ontario, 143 Front Street.
Home Hardware, Coldwater Ontario, Main Street.
Hows Things Going?
Well just thought I would say hello here at the Blog. Been awhile since I got to saying a few words. Things went well for us over the holidays, went to see our boys and spent Christmas together with them. Weather wise going down wasn’t the greatest, but we made it there safe. Coming home was all sunshine. So now getting things back on track here at home. Sure been having some cold weather these past few days though but lots of wood in the furnace room, so we are all set for what every mother natures sends us. Well should go. I wish you all well. Talk Soon
Highway 522, Ontario
| Segment | Surface | Visibility | Observed at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranberry to 7 km W. of Fleming’s Landing | Bare and Wet | Good | 2008/12/15 11:36 AM |
| 7 km W. of Fleming’s Landing to Trout Creek | Bare and Wet | Good | 2008/12/15 11:36 AM |
HWY 522 Road Report
| Segment | Surface | Visibility | Observed at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranberry to 7 km W. of Fleming’s Landing | Snow Packed | Good | 2008/12/11 11:19 AM |
| 7 km W. of Fleming’s Landing to Trout Creek | Bare and Wet | Good | 2008/12/11 11:19 AM |
Highway 522 Road Report
| Segment | Surface | Visibility | Observed at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranberry to 7 km W. of Fleming’s Landing | Snow Packed | Good | 2008/12/10 11:14 AM |
| 7 km W. of Fleming’s Landing to Trout Creek | Center Bare | Good | 2008/12/10 11:14 AM |
Highway 522, Ontario, Road Report
Cranberry to 7 km W. of Fleming’s Landing Snow Covered 2008/12/09 02:32 PM
7 km W. of Fleming’s Landing to Trout Creek Snow Covered 2008/12/09 02:32 PM
SNOWFALL WARNING: North Bay – West Nipissing Issued at 4:12 PM EST TUESDAY 9 DECEMBER 2008
SNOW HEAVY AT TIMES TONIGHT.
A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM OVER MISSOURI WILL CROSS SOUTHERN ONTARIO TONIGHT. SNOW OCCASIONALLY HEAVY WILL CONTINUE TONIGHT WITH AN ADDITIONAL 10 CENTIMETERS LIKELY OVER THE NORTH BAY REGION AND 5 TO 10 CENTIMETERS OVER MANITOULIN ISLAND. TRAVELERS SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR DANGEROUS WINTER DRIVING CONDITIONS AND ALLOW EXTRA TIME TO REACH THEIR DESTINATION.
SNOWFALL WARNING: North Bay – West NipissingIssued at 5:35 AM EST TUESDAY 9 DECEMBER 2008
SNOW HEAVY AT TIMES TODAY AND TONIGHT WITH 15 TO 25 CENTIMETRES LIKELY.
A DEVELOPING LOW PRESSURE AREA EMERGING FROM KANSAS TODAY WILL MOVE TOWARDS THE GREAT LAKES TONIGHT. SNOW AHEAD OF THIS SYSTEM WILL BEGIN LATER THIS EVENING AND TONIGHT AND BECOME HEAVY AT TIMES TUESDAY. SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGHOUT THE DAY TUESDAY INTO TUESDAY NIGHT. UPWARDS OF 20 TO 25 CENTIMETRES ARE LIKELY IN THESE AREAS BY OVERNIGHT TUESDAY NIGHT.
Highway 522, Ontario Road Report
| Segment | Surface | Visibility | Observed at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranberry to 7 km W. of Fleming’s Landing | Snow Covered | Good | 2008/12/07 08:14 AM |
| 7 km W. of Fleming’s Landing to Trout Creek | Snow Covered | Good-Fair | 2008/12/07 08:14 AM |
Fresh Morning Here In Port Loring
Well cool morning here down to 6 below 0 old scale. Almost had to put my coat on walking over to the shop. I gotta’ say though, even though it’s this cold it sure is nice out there. When looking at things they are so clear, reason being there is no pollution in the air. The icicles just seem to glitter. When you take a breath of air you just know it’s fresh. Good to be alive. Talk Soon
Good Old Garlic For What Ails Ya
Garlic can wipe out unwanted visitors in the body and prevent disease. Garlic has been used throughout recorded history for both culinary and medicinal purposes. Its pungent, spicy flavour adds a kick to any dish. Just one clove a day will provide your body with vitamins A, B and C, as well as a vast array of minerals including selenium, iodine, potassium, iron, calcium, zinc and magnesium.
Garlic is more beneficial when it is fresh out of the bulb. As soon as it is smashed it begins to lose it potency. Talk Soon
Staying In Where It Is Warm.
Well after a few days of heavy snow it’s finally stopped here in Port Loring and sure glad to see that it has. Been working away here in the house where it is warm as just haven’t felt like going out. So figured it is a good time to work on my book. The book is coming along great so far, lot of work but starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Talk Soon
More Snow On The Way.
SNOWFALL WARNING: North Bay – West Nipissing Issued at 5:33 AM EST SATURDAY 6 DECEMBER 2008
SNOW AND LOCAL SNOWSQUALLS TODAY.
SNOW SQUALL WARNING..AT 5:30 AM WEATHER RADAR SHOWS MULTIPLE SNOWSQUALLS CONTINUING TO AFFECT THE WAWA AND SUPERIOR EAST REGION. THESE SQUALLS SHOULD WEAKEN WITHIN THE NEXT 2 TO 3 HOURS WHEN WINDS SHIFT TO NORTHERLY IN THE WAKE OF AN ALBERTA CLIPPER. ADDITIONAL LOCALIZED AMOUNTS OF 5 TO 10 CENTIMETRES ARE POSSIBLE IN THESE AREAS. SNOWFALL WARNING..BANDS OF LAKE EFFECT SNOW ALSO CONTINUE TO THE COME ONSHORE NORTHEAST OF GEORGIAN BAY. THESE BANDS HAVE MOVED INTO THE KILLARNEY AND WEST NIPISSING AREAS AND ARE EXPECTED TO SLOWLY MOVE INTO THE SUDBURY AREA LATER THIS MORNING. THE APPROACHING CLIPPER WILL ALSO SERVE TO ENHANCE THE SNOWFALL AMOUNTS IN THESE REGIONS. GENERAL AMOUNTS OF 15 CENTIMETRES WITH LOCAL TOTALS NEAR 30 CENTIMETRES ARE EXPECTED BY TONIGHT. THE SNOW ASSOCIATED WITH THE SQUALLS AND THE CLIPPER WILL END THIS EVENING FOR THOSE AREAS TO THE NORTH OF GEORGIAN BAY AS WINDS SHIFT TO NORTHERLY IN THE WAKE OF THE SYSTEM. ALSO..A BAND OF LAKE EFFECT SNOW BEING GENERATED OVER LAKE MICHIGAN IS AFFECTING SAULT STE MARIE. AS OF 5 AM..SAULT STE MARIE AIRPORT HAD REPORTED 5 CM OF SNOW. THIS SNOW BAND SHOULD WEAKEN IN THE NEXT FEW HOURS. HOWEVER..ADDITIONAL SNOWFALL FROM THE ALBERTA CLIPPER WILL LIKELY RAISE SNOWFALL TOTALS TO NEAR 15 CM BY LATE THIS AFTERNOON. MOTORISTS SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR DANGEROUS WINTER DRIVING CONDITIONS DUE TO LOW VISIBILITIES IN BURSTS OF HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW.
SNOWFALL WARNING: North Bay – West NipissingIssued at 9:19 PM EST FRIDAY 5 DECEMBER 2008
SNOW AND LOCAL SNOW SQUALLS TONIGHT AND SATURDAY.
COLD ARCTIC AIR HAS MOVED OVER NORTHERN ONTARIO. THIS COLD AIR PASSING OVER THE RELATIVELY WARM WATERS OF LAKE SUPERIOR IS GENERATING LAKE EFFECT FLURRIES AND LOCAL SNOWSQUALLS. AT 9.15 PM EST..WEATHER RADAR SHOWS MULTIPLE SNOWSQUALLS COMING ONSHORE JUST NORTH OF MONTREAL RIVER TO WAWA EXTENDING UP TO 60 KILOMETRES INLAND. THESE SQUALLS COULD PRODUCE ADDITIONAL LOCALIZED AMOUNTS OF 10 TO 15 CENTIMETRES IN THESE AREAS. THE SQUALLS ARE EXPECTED TO SHIFT SLOWLY NORTH THIS EVENING AND ARE EXPECTED TO INTENSIFY. A SINGLE BAND MAY DEVELOP WHICH COULD BE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING NEAR ZERO VISIBILITIES AND SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS NEAR 20 CENTIMETRES. COMPLICATING MATTERS IS AN APPROACHING LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WHICH WILL BRING GENERAL SNOWFALL AMOUNTS OF ABOUT 5 CENTIMETRES TO MUCH OF NORTH CENTRAL ONTARIO TONIGHT AND SATURDAY MORNING. SNOWSQUALLS ALSO CONTINUE TO THE NORTHEAST OF GEORGIAN BAY. THESE SQUALLS HAVE MOVED INTO THE KILLARNEY AND WEST NIPISSING AREAS AND ARE EXPECTED TO SLOWLY MOVE INTO THE SUDBURY AREA TONIGHT. THE APPROACHING LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL ALSO SERVE TO ENHANCE THE SNOWFALL AMOUNTS IN THESE REGIONS. GENERAL AMOUNTS OF 15 CENTIMETRES WITH LOCAL TOTALS NEAR 30 CENTIMETRES ARE EXPECTED BY SATURDAY NIGHT. THE SNOW ASSOCIATED WITH THE SNOWSQUALLS AND THE LOW WILL END SATURDAY MORNING FOR REGIONS TO THE NORTHEAST OF SUPERIOR AND SATURDAY EVENING FOR THOSE AREAS TO THE NORTH OF GEORGIAN BAY AS WINDS SHIFT TO NORTHERLY IN THE WAKE OF THE SYSTEM. MOTORISTS SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR DANGEROUS WINTER DRIVING CONDITIONS DUE TO LOW VISIBILITIES IN BURSTS OF HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW.
Full Moon Dates From 2008 To 2012
| Month/Year | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
| January | 22 8:35 A.M. |
10 10:27 P.M. |
30 1:18 A.M. |
19 4:22 P.M. |
9 2:32 A.M. |
| February | 20 10:30 P.M. |
9 9:49 A.M. |
28 11:38 A.M. |
18 3:36 A.M. |
7 4:56 P.M. |
| March | 21 2:39 P.M. |
10 10:37 P.M. |
29 10:25 P.M. |
19 2:10 P.M. |
8 4:41 A.M. |
| April | 20 6:25 A.M. |
9 10:55 A.M. |
28 8:18 A.M. |
17 10:44 P.M. |
6 3:20 P.M. |
| May | 19 10:11 P.M. |
9 12:01 A.M. |
27 7:07 P.M. |
17 7:08 A.M. |
5 11:36 P.M. |
| June | 18 1:31 P.M. |
7 2:12 P.M. |
26 7:31 A.M. |
15 4:13 P.M. |
4 7:11 A.M. |
| July | 18 4:00 A.M. |
7 5:22 A.M. |
25 9:37 P.M. |
15 2:39 A.M. |
3 2:51 P.M. |
| August | 16 5:18 P.M. |
5 8:56 P.M. |
24 1:05 P.M. |
13 2:57 P.M. |
1 & 31 11:27 P.M. / 9:57 A.M. |
| September | 15 5:15 A.M. |
4 12:03 P.M. |
23 5:18 A.M. |
12 5:27 A.M. |
29 11:18 P.M. |
| October | 14 4:04 P.M. |
4 2:11 A.M. |
22 9:38 P.M. |
11 10:07 P.M. |
29 3:50 P.M. |
| November | 13 1:19 A.M. |
2 2:15 P.M. |
21 12:29 P.M. |
10 3:18 P.M. |
28 9:47 A.M. |
| December | 12 11:38 A.M. |
2 & 31 2:32 A.M. / 2:14 P.M. |
21 3:15 A.M. |
10 9:38 A.M. |
28 5:22 A.M. |