Monday, March 10, 2014
Sunday, March 9, 2014
Drought Concern 2014
The last time the area saw any measurable rain was September of last year.
We are now half a year without rain.
General experience is that the rainy season begins sometime in May.
There is no concrete evidence if the rainy season begins on time this year and at what strenght.
To date 18 provinces have been declared drought areas. Suggestions have been made to prepare water reserves for general consumption.
Water levels at the local lake are dropping slightly. It will be interesting to see the levels around Songkran.
Water trucks delivering water to remote areas seem to be more frequent on the roads
We are now half a year without rain.
General experience is that the rainy season begins sometime in May.
There is no concrete evidence if the rainy season begins on time this year and at what strenght.
To date 18 provinces have been declared drought areas. Suggestions have been made to prepare water reserves for general consumption.
Water levels at the local lake are dropping slightly. It will be interesting to see the levels around Songkran.
Water trucks delivering water to remote areas seem to be more frequent on the roads
Time Reset
For those calls or television from back home, it's important to adjust your schedule
In New York Daylight Savings Time begins officially Sunday, March 9 at 2 a.m. (+ 12 hrs Thailand)
If you drive through Arizona you may have to change your watch seven times, see the video
In New York Daylight Savings Time begins officially Sunday, March 9 at 2 a.m. (+ 12 hrs Thailand)
List of locations around the world that will change their clocks during the next 4 weeks
If you drive through Arizona you may have to change your watch seven times, see the video
Recycle
On a recent road trip I discovered what may be becoming a fad.
Drink containers tied to the rear of vehicles.
The end result may be to catch your attention, it sure caught mine.
Saw the use of these fluorescent containers used on commercial and private vehicles.
Then again these drink containers may be the field expedient replacement for broken brake lights
Drink containers tied to the rear of vehicles.
The end result may be to catch your attention, it sure caught mine.
Saw the use of these fluorescent containers used on commercial and private vehicles.
Then again these drink containers may be the field expedient replacement for broken brake lights
Saturday, March 8, 2014
Increased use of formalin raises local concerns
Source: Sakon TV Network
In an article posted on March 7, it is reported that excessive use of formalin to reduce food spoilage is under scrutiny by The Provincial Health Office.
Formalin can be found naturally in most plant and animal life.
Ingestion of a small amount of formaldehyde is unlikely to cause acute effect, but ingestion of a large amount of formaldehyde can generally cause severe abdominal pain, vomiting, coma, renal injury and possible death
Examples of Foods Known to Contain Naturally Occurring Formaldehyde
mg/kg
Banana 16.3
Shiitake mushroom 100-406 / 6-54.4
Cauliflower 26.9
Wash all food thoroughly
How to remove formalin from food
Interesting to note: Burning meat while barbecuing. increases formalin content.
Friday, March 7, 2014
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