Monday, May 16, 2011

May 16, 2011

“The art of simplicity is a puzzle of complexity.” Douglas Horton (1891-1968)

Police investigating two deaths in Hampstead 
Carroll County Times
Two people were found dead Saturday night in the basement of their Hampstead home as the result of possible carbon monoxide poisoning, according to Maryland State troopers from the Westminster barrack. Lewis O. Keyser, 81, and Betty J. Keyser, 84, ...

Carbon monoxide, the silent killer, misses its mark 
The Durango Herald

It was a puzzle, but the symptoms and other clues made them suspect carbon-monoxide poisoning, Josh Lorenzen, a DFRA paramedic at the scene, said in a phone interview. Paramedics' tests showed Murphy was registering 20 percent for CO – not generally a ...

After loss, local mom pushes for prevention 
Centre Daily Times
Carbon monoxide killed her and her father on Nov. 30, 2003, as they slept in his College Township apartment. Eight years later, her mother is lending her support for a state bill that aims to prevent similar deaths. Dena Yeagley, of State College, ...

10 people taken to hospital due to elevated carbon monoxide levels at Jersey ... 
The Jersey Journal - NJ.com, Google Maps
Ten people were taken to the hospital last night due to high carbon monoxide levels at 446 Bergen Ave. in Jersey City. Some 10 residents of 446 Bergen Ave. in Jersey City were taken to the hospital last night, ...

Biodiesel's emission-busting numbers: NBB 
Biofuels Digest
“According to the EPA,” the NBB said, “biodiesel has the following emissions properties compared with petroleum diesel: Carbon Monoxide – on average 48 percent lower; Particulate Matter – 47 percent lower; Hydrocarbons – on average 67 percent lower; ...

Carbon monoxide detectors to be priced for every home 
Herald Sun
Tyler and Chase Robinson died from carbon monoxide poisoning in the family's rented home last year. Source: Supplied THE cost of putting a carbon monoxide detector in every house and vehicle in Australia will be assessed as part of a gas appliance ...