Spores in Humidifiers May Cause Lung Illness
Report on hypersensitivity pneumonitis HA from spores in evaporative coolers and air-conditioning systems. Doctors Marinkovich and Hill describe an 11 year old girl with near fatal lung illness. advise clinicians consider spores in heating and cooling units as a possible cause and recommend cleaning units and replacing materials to reduce contamination.
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Stanford University Medical School
Vincent Marinkovich
Alan Hill
West ducks spade ace to stop defense in bridge column
In a bridge problem West ducks the king of spades to disrupt South and Dummy. South misreads and avoids knocking out West ace. The narrative explores bidding implications and how defenders and declarer reason about the lead, with East's eventual triumph via heart exhaustion and club finesse.
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East
Officials Warn Catalytic Converters May Start Fires
Michigan and California fire officials warn catalytic converters on 1975 model cars can overheat and ignite dry grass or leaves. Expert Ste ven Such cites a 30 acre Alcona County blaze blamed on a car with a heat exchanger similar to a converter. California forestry notes at least six fires linked to converters last year.
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Detroit
Morestry
Michigan
California
Willian Phoenix
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Michigan Forest Fire Experimental Station
Steven Such
Alcona County
Mazda
Sy Ffolmes
California Forestry Headquarters
Study Supports Value of Wine Taken with Meals
UC Berkeley researchers report a 24 month study with six young men showing higher absorption of calcium magnesium iron phosphorus and zinc when a quart of wine is consumed with one daily meal. Researchers caution against universal advice noting wine ingredients require testing and that wine may aid appetite in the elderly.
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Berkeley
Calif
University of California
Janet McDonald
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