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Report proposes strategies for reducing pollutants in drinking water systems

Jun 8, 2011

PHYSORG.com-Researchers have known for more than 40 years that pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) such as hormones, prescription drugs and insecticides, can end up in drinking water systems. A report prepared by the Texas Tech University’s Center for Water & Law Policy leaves aside the question of what, if anything, should be done, and asks instead, what can be done?

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How to Get More Energy

Jun 8, 2011

Good Housekeeping-If the prospect of complicated workouts makes you anxious, rethink your plan, says Texas Tech University sports and exercise psychology professor Marc Lochbaum, Ph.D. His three-pronged approach: familiar movements (walking, crunches, or even aerobics videos), a friendly environment (in your home or neighborhood), and 'your most nonjudgmental girlfriend to work out with.' Later, if you want to conquer the gym, try a community center or Y, says nutrition and fitness expert Pamela M. Peeke, M.D. 'They're less likely to have that 'gym-rat' feel. Start with one piece of equipment, and work from there.'

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GIBERSON: Magnifying calamity with man-caused disasters

Jun 7, 2011

Washington Times -Michael Giberson is an instructor with the Center for Energy Commerce in the Rawls College of Business. With $4-a-gallon gas a matter of recent news, a few members of Congress are trying again to give the federal government the job of policing gasoline prices. No matter that in study after study, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has found that public concerns over price gouging usually are misplaced. No matter that the FTC has repeatedly told Congress a federal price-gouging law would cause more problems than it solves.

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