by Mia Penta, Associated Press, July 28, 2001
BURIEN, Wash. (AP) A suburban Seattle shopping center was rocked by a water heater explosion that hurtled concrete chunks for a block, shattered business facades and injured four people.
The water heater at a video store in the shopping plaza rocketed through the building’s roof, over a …
Continue reading Exploding water heater rocks suburban Seattle shopping center, injuring threeToilets-on-wheels take to Phnom Penh streets CNN – June 13, 2001
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Authorities in the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh have rolled out the city’s first public toilets.
The toilets-on-wheels are being introduced in a bid to discourage residents from relieving themselves on sidewalks and municipal parks.
The first models began roaming the …
Continue reading Toilets on WheelsEditor: Becky Bray – May 4, 2001 – NASA
Have you ever wondered about plumbing in space? Which way does water flow in a weightless environment? Can toilets flush in free-fall? Here on Earth, plumbing is something most of us take for granted. Turn the faucet and water comes rushing out. Flush the toilet and …
Continue reading Plumbing in Outer Spacecourtesty of P & M Magazine – 2001
In another attempt to “get the federal government out of our bathroom,” Rep. Joe Knollenberg, R-Mich., reintroduced his bill proposing amending water conservation laws. The bill, HR 1479 was introduced by Knollenberg and 34 co-sponsors to the House of Representatives on April 4. The bill seeks to …
Continue reading Knollenberg Resurrects Bill To Amend Federal Low Flow Toilet Law