texascavers Digest 4 Sep 2008 13:36:17 -0000 Issue 601
Topics (messages 8869 through 8877):
Re: Nevada Barr's "Blind Descent"
8869 by: J. LaRue Thomas
8870 by: Louise Power
Re: Portal to mythical Mayan underworld found in Mexico
8871 by: Allan Cobb
Rainwater Harvesting Workshop on Saturday, September 6th
8872 by: Jules Jenkins
Re: HYdrogeology Brown bag 5 September - GEOLOGY AND HEALTH IN TEXAS: AN
OVERVIEW
8873 by: germanyj.aol.com
8876 by: TM Raines
New NSS Funds
8874 by: Minton, Mark
APB for the Goggins
8875 by: Kevin McGowan
Mexico Insurance
8877 by: Minton, Mark
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Blind Descent was my 1st Nevada Barr book, read when I was barely a caver. I.
too, have read all but the most recent.
One thing that bothered me from Blind Decent and it may have been corrected in
later versions but the editor never caught "light leach" which I think is
supposed to be "light leech" as in "being a leech." Yes?
Jacqui
Visiting Kel in Colorado and not caving at all.
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Hi Jacqui,
It's been so long since I read Blind Descent, I don't remember the context for
"light leach." My online dictionary defines leach as:
Definition:
[n] the process of leaching
[v] remove substances from by a percolating liquid; "leach the soil"
[v] permeate; penetrate gradually; of liquids
[v] cause (a liquid) to leach or percolate
and leech as:
Definition:
[n] carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having
a sucker at each end
[n] a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope
of gain or advantage
[v] draw blood; "In the old days, doctors routinely bled patients as part of
the treatment"
So, possibly in leech, definition 2?
Louise
From: jlrbills@sonoratx.netTo: power_lou...@hotmail.com;
texascavers@texascavers.comSubject: Re: [Texascavers] Nevada Barr's "Blind
Descent"Date: Tue, 2 Sep 2008 10:29:32 -0500
Blind Descent was my 1st Nevada Barr book, read when I was barely a caver. I.
too, have read all but the most recent.
One thing that bothered me from Blind Decent and it may have been corrected in
later versions but the editor never caught "light leach" which I think is
supposed to be "light leech" as in "being a leech." Yes?
Jacqui
Visiting Kel in Colorado and not caving at all.
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This story was posted about two weeks ago. I received some pictures from the
cave and was asked to add them to my website. So, for your enjoyment, you can
see them at www.oztotl.com/maya/xibalba.
Allan
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FYI,
For those of you who are interested in water conservation methods you can do at
home or for those who don't live in the city and depend on well water (aquifer)
and have to be concerned about water during times of drought, like NOW, you
might be interested in attending this rainwater capture workshop..
jules
Subject: Rainwater Harvesting Workshop on Saturday, September 6th
List-Post: texascavers@texascavers.com
Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2008, 4:21 PM
Using Water Wisely Workshop
Rain, free but at times a scarce
commodity! This seminar concentrates on capturing rainwater and
landscaping with plants requiring little water. Confine rainwater
and save it for your own use! Gain the
knowledge necessary to build a rainwater harvesting system. All the
basics are covered to build a non potable water harvesting system.
·
Not ready for a full blown rainwater harvesting system?
Think small. A demonstration will show how to make a simple, inexpensive
rain barrel collection system.
·
Lower
your water usage by utilizing native and adapted landscape plants that look
great and need a minimal amount of water to thrive.
·
Learn
the 7 principles of xeriscaping.
·
Vendors
representing tanks, pumps and guttering will be available to answer specific
questions. City of Austin representatives will be available to answer
permit and rebate questions.
This free seminar is
presented by the Travis Country Master Gardeners Association, a volunteer arm
of the Texas A&M and Travis County AgriLife Extension Service. No reservations
taken.
Saturday, Sept. 6
10:00 AM - Noon
West Rural Community Center
8656 Hwy. 71 W, Build. A, Austin
(After the "Y" at Hwy
71/290 go 1+ mile to stoplight at Covered Bridge and turn right.
Immediately on left is the Fire Station then up the hill to Building A. on
the left.)
Rosalie
Russell
CO-VP
Education, TCMGA
804-2257 gisathccs@aol. com
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From: john sharp <jmsh...@mail.utexas.edu>
To: john sharp <jmsh...@mail.utexas.edu>
Sent: Wed, 3 Sep 2008 9:39 am
Subject: HYdrogeology Brown bag 5 September - GEOLOGY AND HEALTH IN TEXAS: AN
OVERVIEW
The first hydrogeology brown bag
seminar of the year will be:
?This coming Friday, Sept. 5, noon
in GEO 3.222
?
GEOLOGY AND
HEALTH IN TEXAS:
AN OVERVIEW
?
FINKELMAN, Robert B., Dept.
of Geosciences, University of Texas
at Dallas, Richardson, TX 75083, b...@utdallas.edu
?
?
The impacts of
geological materials and geologic processes on animal and human health, affects
people all over the world. Health problems caused by excess or deficiencies of
trace elements and minerals primarily affect people living in developing
countries who rely on well water, crops grown on local farms, and animals
raised in local pastures. Nevertheless, people living in developed countries,
including those living in Texas,
are not immune to these environmental health problems. Among the medical
geology issues that may affect people in Texas
is Balkan Endemic Nephropathy, a degenerative kidney disease with associated
renal pelvic cancers. In Louisiana, just
across the Texas boarder, a high incidence of
renal pelvic cancer may be linked to the ingestion of well water containing
organic compounds leached from lignite aquifers that underlie much of east
Texas. Other medical
geology issues in the region include Valley Fever; a potentially severe
respiratory problem caused by inhalation of fungal spores that affects people
in west Texas.
Earthquakes are the primary trigger of periodic outbreaks of Valley Fever. The
geologic environment may also impact mental health. A recent study in Texas has
revealed a
link between low lithium levels in ground water and increased rates of suicide.
Other potential health threats to Texas residents arise from high levels of
arsenic and fluorine in ground water, African dust blown across the Atlantic,
and asbestos particles. These, and other medical geology problems can be
avoided or minimized through active cooperation between geologists and the
public health community.
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Yes, I know how dangerous geology can be. Better stay away from it,
Terry
On Sep 3, 2008, at 12:18 PM, germa...@aol.com wrote:
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From: john sharp <jmsh...@mail.utexas.edu>
To: john sharp <jmsh...@mail.utexas.edu>
Sent: Wed, 3 Sep 2008 9:39 am
Subject: HYdrogeology Brown bag 5 September - GEOLOGY AND HEALTH IN
TEXAS: AN OVERVIEW
The first hydrogeology brown bag seminar of the year will be:
This coming Friday, Sept. 5, noon in GEO 3.222
GEOLOGY AND HEALTH IN TEXAS: AN OVERVIEW
FINKELMAN, Robert B., Dept. of Geosciences, University of Texas at
Dallas, Richardson, TX 75083, b...@utdallas.edu
The impacts of geological materials and geologic processes on
animal and human health, affects people all over the world. Health
problems caused by excess or deficiencies of trace elements and
minerals primarily affect people living in developing countries who
rely on well water, crops grown on local farms, and animals raised
in local pastures. Nevertheless, people living in developed
countries, including those living in Texas, are not immune to these
environmental health problems. Among the medical geology issues
that may affect people in Texas is Balkan Endemic Nephropathy, a
degenerative kidney disease with associated renal pelvic cancers.
In Louisiana, just across the Texas boarder, a high incidence of
renal pelvic cancer may be linked to the ingestion of well water
containing organic compounds leached from lignite aquifers that
underlie much of east Texas. Other medical geology issues in the
region include Valley Fever; a potentially severe respiratory
problem caused by inhalation of fungal spores that affects people
in west Texas. Earthquakes are the primary trigger of periodic
outbreaks of Valley Fever. The geologic environment may also impact
mental health. A recent study in Texas has revealed a link between
low lithium levels in ground water and increased rates of suicide.
Other potential health threats to Texas residents arise from high
levels of arsenic and fluorine in ground water, African dust blown
across the Atlantic, and asbestos particles. These, and other
medical geology problems can be avoided or minimized through active
cooperation between geologists and the public health community.
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Cavers,
(My apologies if you receive this message more than once.)
We are all feeling the pinch of high food, gas, and other costs at the present
time, but if you happen to have a few extra dollars that you might be willing
to part with for worthy causes, I would like to call your attention to two new
NSS funds which have just been added to the NSS website's donation page, if you
are so inclined to contribute.
1. The first is the fund for the Junior Speleological Society, which
provides a comprehensive program of courses, training, and activities for youth
at NSS Conventions. The JSS teaches and encourages those who we hope will be
some of the cavers and speleologists of tomorrow. Longtime and dedicated
Co-Chairs Rick and Faye Bowersox will be stepping down after next year's
International Congress, and much of the vertical and other equipment that the
JSS has been using over the years is the Bowersoxes' personal property which
they have generously lent for use. It is anticipated that funds will be needed
to replace much of this equipment.
At the instigation of John Fox, Craig Hindman, and others, the Virginia Region
passed a motion at last fall's meeting to generously contribute annually to the
JSS. This thoughtful VAR donation will go a long way toward supporting JSS
programs. I believe the New River Valley Grotto and perhaps other
organizations have also recently made contributions, and these are much
appreciated. However, for those who have children of their own, or who might
want to support the next generation of cavers, this is a fund to which you
might wish to consider making a donation.
2. The second addition to the donation page is the White Nose Syndrome Rapid
Response Fund, a new fund just created by the NSS Board at this summer's
meeting. As all undoubtedly know by now, WNS is a serious situation under
intensive study by scientists. Often, there are long administrative delays in
dispensing grants for research, and this new NSS fund is intended to provide
more timely funding for research into WNS. (The motion provides details which
will be posted in the summer meeting minutes, currently being written and which
will be placed on the NSS website in the near future.) For those cavers who
have a particular interest in helping to further the study of this syndrome,
you might wish to consider directing your dollars here.
The NSS donations page can be accessed at www.caves.org, and by then clicking
on "donate." There are many other funds which are worthy of your donations,
but I just wanted to make NSS members aware of these new funds.
Thank you to all who have generously contributed to the NSS and its funds in
the past, and thank you in advance for your future contributions. Your
donations are much, much appreciated!
Linda Baker Devine
NSS Board of Governors
(Permission very gladly given to repost on other caver listservs.)
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HI Lisa,
Can you contact me off list.
Thanks!
Kevin
Kevin McGowan Photography
5250 Gulfton, Ste. 2F Houston Texas 77081
Studio: 713-665-3818 Cell: 281-433-2474
www.kevinmcgowan.com <http://www.kevinmcgowan.com/>
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Costco now offers discounted Mexico auto insurance for members, which can be bought online: <https://www.bonitawest.com/Costco/frm_Home.asp>.
Mark Minton
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