The many uses of heavy medal
Published 10:55 pm Sunday, February 28, 2010
Power play:Canada defeated the U.S. Olympic hockey team, 3-2, in overtime Sunday afternoon to win its 14th gold medal as a capper to the Vancouver Olympics. Players on the U.S. and Canadian teams now return to their respective NHL teams.
But league officials have already warned players that use of medals to bludgeon during on-ice brawls will result in an additional minute in the penalty box.
Stand back: Scientists in Richland are working with a charcoallike material, called biochar, that could serve as a substitute for heating oil and even be used as a soil amendment that would lock up greenhouse gases.
Using it in a garden would then provide homeowners with a carbon offset for the gallons of lighter fluid used to start the family barbecue grill.
The song will go on: The recent wave of 3-D films, including the Oscar-nominated “Avatar,” are a hit with movie-goers now, but some optometrists warn that prolonged viewing of 3-D movies can cause vision fatigue and nausea. Those who experience eye strain during a movie are advised to remove the glasses for a few minutes.
Likewise, if, during Sunday’s Oscars presentation, you experience nausea and dizziness, doctors recommend turning down the volume to limit the number of times you hear the “Avatar” theme song.
