Steam Man of the Mojave Desert Builds Life on a Natural Steam Well
In Steam Well California a man known as Steam Man Virgil Rantey lives atop a 240 degree natural steam well. He stays in a wheelchair, relies on a kerosene lamp, and runs a desert homestead with water from the steam. He hosts visitors for steam baths and tours for the Bureau of Land Management, trading comfort for solitude in the Mojave.
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Montgomery County Considers Uniform Changes in High Schools
The Montgomery County school board weighs uniform high school marking periods and a revised grading formula. A proposal by Marian L. Greenblatt would raise AP course weight and adjust final exam impact to 25 percent of the semester grade, with a task force to study broader changes. Superintendent Edward Andrews favors delaying final exam weight to 16 percent and allows schools with six week reports to keep current timing.
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Hamfest in Winchester Virginia Hosts Banquet and Expo
Vernon E Marsteller Jr will be guest speaker at the Shenandoah Valley Amateur Radio Club banquet in Winchester August 1 at Carpers Valley Country Club. He leads Omni Alarm Systems and chairs the Winchester Frederick County Chamber Speakers Bureau. The event features master of ceremonies Thomas Strickel and entertainment by the Chordmasters. The Hamfest program continues August 2 at the Raritan Fairgrounds Berryville with vendors, demos, bingo and meals. Tickets are 8.50, info from 703-662-7968 or Shenandoah Valley Amateur Halecee PO Box 139 Winchester 22601.
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Salicylic acid poised for aspirin comeback in stomach protection
New research suggests salicylic acid may shield the stomach from aspirin induced damage when given in advance in rats, a potential breakthrough for people with sensitive stomachs or arthritis who rely on daily aspirin. Doctor Audre Robert of Upjohn notes history may repeat as scientists seek the biochemical reason behind the protective effect before human trials.
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