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Discover Breakthroughs in Sunflower Oil Wastewater Treatment: A Special Re-Air of Our Most Popular Episode from 2023 When it comes to oil wastewater treatment, the challenges can feel overwhelming. But what if there was a way to tackle these obstacles with cutting-edge solutions? In this special re-airing of our most popular episode from 2023, Swati Sharma, Ph.D. an expert at Water Engineering Inc. (WEI), walks us through her innovative research that's helping water treaters around the world. Her expertise is backed by groundbreaking research, including her thesis titled "How to Estimate the Best Treatment Conditions for Sunflower Oil Wastewater Using Advanced Electrooxidation Process", which she graciously shares with our global audience. Gain insights into electrooxidation processes and valuable advice for aspiring water treatment researchers. Even if you've heard this episode before, we promise you'll learn something new this time around. Dr. Sharma's expertise in electrooxidation processes and her passion for solving complex wastewater problems is sure to inspire and equip you to approach your next challenge with confidence. What makes treating sunflower oil wastewater so difficult? Sunflower oil wastewater is particularly challenging because it contains high levels of organic pollutants. Traditional methods often fall short, leaving treaters frustrated and looking for better solutions. But as Dr. Sharma shares, every wastewater is different, and each treatment process behaves uniquely depending on the specific characteristics. “I found that each wastewater was so different in its characteristics, that each of these treatments behaved completely differently. Electrocoagulation (EC) was really good with the canola oil, whereas I found that Electrooxidation (EO) was a better process for sugar beets, which are really high in organic loading.” – Dr. Swati Sharma How does electrooxidation make a difference? Dr. Sharma explains that advanced processes like electrooxidation and electrocoagulation offer more precise control over treating specific types of wastewaters. Electrooxidation, for instance, can target and break down organic pollutants more effectively than conventional methods, making it a game-changer for sunflower oil wastewater. “Wastewater is like math, it's like a game. You have to understand it and enjoy doing it. It's a puzzle, you need to connect the dots to make a beautiful picture.” – Dr. Swati Sharma What advice does Dr. Sharma have for aspiring researchers? Dr. Sharma's path to success wasn't without challenges. In the episode, she offers valuable insights into the importance of persistence and curiosity. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, her advice applies across the board. “Sometimes your hypothesis doesn't match your findings and it's hard. You dedicate so many hours of your life to your study and you are so passionate about this, and it's demotivating at times. But you have to learn what has failed and why it has failed. Find the reason behind your failure and it will lead to your success. That's what I believe in.” – Dr. Swati Sharma What's the key to successful wastewater treatment? Understanding the specific characteristics of the wastewater you're dealing with is essential to finding the right solution. Dr. Sharma emphasizes that it's not just about adding chemicals but truly understanding the problem. “It's not about the addition of chemicals, it's about understanding the characteristics of your wastewater. pH, temperature, composition, where is it coming from and where is it going—all of these matters matter. Understanding how this work is important.” – Dr. Swati Sharma Whether you're hearing this episode for the first time or revisiting it, Dr. Sharma's research will leave you better equipped to tackle your next wastewater challenge with new insights and practical takeaways. Timestamps 01:00 - Trace Blackmore reminds you that next week there will be a new episode heard every day as we celebrate all 5 days of Industrial Water Week 06:00 - Introducing our top five episodes since Industrial Water Week 2023 08:03 - Interview with Doctor Swati Sharma of Water Engineering Incorporated, about 43:30 - Drop by Drop with James McDonald Connect with Swati Sharma, Ph.D. Phone: 402.521.4161 Email: ssharma@h2oeng.com Website:  www.h2oeng.com LinkedIn: in/swati-sharma-ph-d-91449518 company/water-engineering-inc Read the Press Release HERE Links Mentioned “How to Estimate the Best Treatment Conditions for Sunflower Oil Wastewater Using Advanced Electrooxidation Process” - Thesis by Dr. Swati Sharma Follow Dr. Swati Sharma on Google Scholar and be updated on her publications The Rising Tide Mastermind Top 5 Episodes since 2023's Industrial Water Week 341 Guarding Against Legionella: The Hidden Dangers of Dead Legs in Water Systems with lab partner Richard Philip Beckett 348 Credentials and Codes: Plumbing Strategies Against Legionella with Christoph Lohr 328 Industrial Water Week 2023: Pretreatment Monday with Wes Bryne 324 Endless Career Possibilities in Industrial Water Treatment with Chelsea Farmer Books Mentioned Wastewater Engineering: Treatment and Resource Recovery by Inc. Metcalf & Eddy Drop By Drop with James  In today's episode, we're thinking about annual reviews. Yes, annual reviews. They come due before you know it each year. Do you do annual reviews for your customers? If your answer is no, why not? I've always found annual reviews to be a great time to remind your customer of the value you bring to their operation. Industrial water treatment is important! Without it, it would cost more for them to operate. In many instances, their operations could be shut down. Plus, there are many safety aspects that good industrial water treatment brings to the table from helping keep boilers from exploding to helping minimize Legionnaires Disease. It's also a good time to get everyone on the same page to both maintain and improve the water treatment operations. Sure, it could be an opportunity for the end user to complain, but that's good! Would you rather they have an opportunity to tell you their issues face to face or in an email informing you they're changing industrial water treatment vendors? Be sure to document the annual review with a prepared document or presentation. Also be sure to follow up on any issues they have and commitments you have made.  Events for Water Professionals Check out our Scaling UP! H2O Events Calendar where we've listed every event Water Treaters should be aware of by clicking HERE. 

A warning to spring gardeners, chuck a mask and gloves on if you're using potting mix or compost to protect yourself from a potentially life threatening lung and chest infection. So far there's been 108 cases of Legionnaires disease across the country this year. It can cause flu or pneumonia type symptoms, a high fever, coughing and shortness of breath. Health officials are concerned warmer weather and longer days will mean more people in the garden and potentially exposed via bags or bulk loads of potting mix and compost, where the bacteria can fester away in cosy conditions.Te Whatu Ora Public Health Medicine Specialist Matt Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

The outbreak in cases of Legionnaires disease has slowed in London. 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs gets an update from Dr. Joanne Kearon, the acting medical officer of health at the Middlesex-London Health Unit.

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A Sterling Heights high school student has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting another student. It happened last week at Henry Ford the Second High School. The school is working with families and students to provide support if needed.  -- Legionella -- the bacteria that can lead to Legionnaires Disease -- has been detected in the McNamara Federal Building in Detroit. The potentially deadly bacteria was first detected in a water tank on the roof. Symptoms are similar to a severe pneumonia or lung infection. (PHOTO: Dan Jenkins/WWJ)

In our Pilot episode we discuss Legionnaires Disease & Stockholm Bibby, and an Article by IOSH President Elect. In Myth Busters we tackle Stickers on Safety Helmets, and In Loved and Loathed on LinkedIn, we talk about the amazing Civil Engineering videos produced by David Jasinski and pull apart one of LinkedIn's most prolific Bs Quotes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Scaling UP! H2O, the podcast designed to empower industrial water treaters like you with the Legionella knowledge you need to excel in your field. As Trace Blackmore, the Scaling UP! H2O host kicks off Legionella Awareness Month 2023, Scaling UP! H2O is excited to present an episode that answers listener questions about Legionella so you can scale up your Legionella knowledge.  To stay up-to-date with the latest developments in Legionella research and regulations, visit scalinguph2o.com/Legionella. There, you'll find a treasure trove of Legionella resources, podcast episodes, legislative updates, and informative videos to help you bolster your knowledge and sharpen your ability to guide clients effectively. This Legionella Awareness Month, we encourage you to embrace this opportunity to expand your expertise and fortify your communication skills on this critical topic. With Trace Blackmore as your guide, you'll be better equipped to navigate the world of Legionella and make a positive impact as a water professional. Tune in to this episode, and let's scale up our knowledge together!   Timestamps Trace Blackmore kicks off Legionella Awareness month [1:00] Upcoming Events for Water Treatment Professionals [6:00] What is Legionella? [8:27] How does Legionella bacteria cause illness? [10:19] Who is most at risk of getting Legionnaires Disease? [12:00] What to do when your system tests positive for Legionella? [17:00] How did Legionella get its name? [20:00] What's the difference between testing for Legionella and a water management plan? [23:00] What are the 7 steps in a Water Management Plan? [27:00] When was the latest outbreak of Legionnaires Disease? [30:00] Periodic Water Table With James McDonald [35:00]   Quotes “You are never going to get zero Legionella Bacteria, but we can not allow it to concentrate up. We need to monitor and treat it. The goal isn't no Legionella, the goal is no Legionnaires Disease.” - Trace Blackmore, CWT “A water management plan, in my opinion, is something that everybody should have. Just testing the client's water is not a water management plan.” - Trace Blackmore, CWT “You need to build trust with your client and that means having a plan for what to do if a system tests positive for Legionella with your client before it happens.” - Trace Blackmore, CWT   Connect with Scaling UP! H2O Email Producer: corrine@blackmore-enterprises.com Submit a show idea: Submit a Show Idea LinkedIn: in/traceblackmore/ Facebook: @H2OScalingUP YouTube: @ScalingUpH2O   Links Mentioned Legionella Resources Page  264 The One About The Legionella Chill Pill 212 The One About What To Do When Your System Tests Positive For Legionella 140 The One That Helps Us Reopen Building Water Systems 121 Another One with Dr. Janet Stout, Part 2 120 Another One with Dr. Janet Stout, Part 1 009 The L Word Centers For Disease Control And Prevention: Toolkit The Rising Tide Mastermind Scaling UP! H2O Academy video courses   2023 Events for Water Professionals Check out our Scaling UP! H2O Events Calendar where we've listed every event Water Treaters should be aware of by clicking HERE or using the dropdown menu.   Periodic Water Table With James McDonald This week's topic is a little basic, but let's go.  What are all the uses for sodium hydroxide in industrial water treatment?  How is the solubility of sodium hydroxide impacted by concentration and temperature?  In what environments and what times of the year may this make a difference when shipping and using sodium hydroxide?  What's the chemical formula of sodium hydroxide?  What problems can it cause in an industrial water system?  Why is sodium hydroxide used in some chemical product formulations?  What safety precautions should be taken when handling sodium hydroxide?  Why is sodium hydroxide also called caustic or caustic soda?  

This is the one where Andrea speaks with Rudy, who is on location in Colorado Springs about the Legionella Panel discussion he was a part of the day prior at the Southwest Pool & Spa show in Houston. AquaStar Pool Products The Global Leader in Safety, Dependability, & Innovation in Pool Technology.POOL MAGAZINE Pool Magazine is leading up to the minute news source for Swimming Pool News and Pool Features. OuBLUERAY XL The real mineral purifier! Reduce your pool maintenance costs & efforts by 50%NC Pro Training FREE online/virtual training with NC Brands!Take our 2-minute listener survey! Help us to provide you with more of the content you want to hear. Take our quick 2-minute survey!Support the show

What's in your water? This week we talk with Dr. Janet Stout, Executive Vice President and Founder of the Special Pathogens Laboratory as we get schooled on Legionella and other waterborne pathogens. It's a smart move to have a proactive water management plan in place. #appetiteforconstructionpodcast #appetiteforconstruction #mechanicalhub #plumbingperspective #legionella #legionnairesdisease #water #plumbing #watermanagementplan #watermanagement #unintendedconsequences #waterdiseases #waterbornepathogensSubscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels.

The Boozy Biddies return from their impromptu hiatus with some updates from the wine world - the good, the bad, and the weird. Join them to learn about climate change, Legionnaires Disease, robots who can taste wine and more! For the full show notes: boozybiddies.com/93 P.S. We're back to releasing weekly epidodes, now dropping every 'thirsty Thursday'!

In this episode, we review the high-yield topic of Legionnaires Disease from the Infectious Disease section. Follow Medbullets on social media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/medbullets Instagram: www.instagram.com/medbulletsofficial Twitter: www.twitter.com/medbullets

Nation, for the 2nd week of this year's Legionella Awareness Month, I am bringing back Dr. Janet Stout to talk about what we, as Water Treaters, need to know about Legionella, what's new in Legionella risk management, ASSE-12080 Certification Training, and many more. Buckle your seatbelts because this is going to be one groundbreaking conversation! Dr. Janet E. Stout is the Executive Vice President and founder of Special Pathogens Laboratory, A Pace laboratory. She is also a research associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Dr. Stout is a globally-recognized infection disease microbiologist sought out for her seminal discoveries and pioneering research in Legionella. Her expertise includes prevention and control strategies for Legionnaires' Disease in building water systems. In more than 30 years that Dr. Stout has been doing research, her research has been published in peer-reviewed medical and scientific journals. She has also authored textbook chapters on Legionella and Legionnaires' Disease, one of which is the Legionella chapter in the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) Text. Dr. Stout also assisted in developing the first Legionella prevention guideline in the United States (published in 1993). It has continued to serve as a framework for future national and global health agencies and organizations.  Dr. Stout currently serves on the ASHRAE Legionella Standard Committee Guideline 12 and the Committee for ANSI/ ASHRAE Standard 188-2015, Legionellosis: Risk Management for Building Water Systems, which was the first US standard for Legionella risk management. Special Pathogens Laboratory, together with the American Society of Sanitary Engineers (ASSE) and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) created the first certification for Legionella risk management, ASSE-12080, and Dr. Stout is the first certified instructor of the ASSE-12080 Legionella Water Safety and Management Specialist Certification Training. Bottom line: Dr. Janet E. Stout will share with us what water treaters need to know about Legionella.  Your roadside friend, as you travel from client to client.  -Trace    Timestamps:  Continuing the celebration of Legionella Awareness Month and other events in Water Treatment [01:29] Thinking On Water With James [06:02]  Welcoming back Legionella Expert, Dr. Janet E. Stout [07:40] Integrating ASHRAE 188 with Public Health Law and how to stay on top of Legislation [11:27] Helping Water Treaters know what they need to know about Legionella [17:03] What is the ASSE-12080 Certification process and who should take the class? [24:12] What is new in Legionella Testing? [27:43] What do we need to know about  Percent of Positivity and Legionnaires Disease? [32:05]] Legionella sterilization vs. disinfection  [34:00] What did we learn when buildings reopened after the COVID shutdown? [39:15] Helping Organizations through the Entrepreneurial Operating System, Masterminds, and by having an assistant  [41:24] Say “Hello” to Janet and her team at AWT! [50:30] Lightning round questions [52:35]   Thinking On Water With James: In this week's episode, we're thinking about corrosion coupons. Do you use corrosion coupons in all of your accounts? Why or why not? Do you use pretreated or pre-stressed coupons? Why or why not? Why should you avoid touching fresh, new coupons with your fingers when installing? Do you consider the orientation of the coupons when installing them? Do you install them so the flat side is vertical or horizontal or have you never thought of this? We've previously thought about the order of the coupons but now's another good time to think about that, too. How many days do you leave them in the system? What would be the impact of removing them sooner rather than later? What can be determined by visually observing the corrosion coupons upon removal? How do you communicate the results? Do you save the old ones for annual reviews, take a picture or scan, or dispose of them? Take this week to think about corrosion coupons and how to most effectively use them.    Quotes: “Everyone needs to be aware that ASHRAE Standard 188-2018 and Guideline 12-2020 are in continuous maintenance.” - Dr. Janet E. Stout “Standard 514P is a new proposed standard from ASHRAE.” - Dr. Janet E. Stout “There is a real need for input from people in Water Treatment to comment on Legionella standards.” - Dr. Janet E. Stout “If any facility should be testing for Legionella, it should be healthcare.” - Dr. Janet E. Stout “When it comes to Legionella, any gaps in knowledge need to be filled, so I worked to make education standards for Legionella.”  - Dr. Janet E. Stout “We (Special Pathogens Lab) stepped into the role of one of the first instructors to deliver training so people could sit for the certification exam and get the credential as a Certified Legionella Water Safety and Management Specialist.” - Dr. Janet E. Stout “When you are doing Water Management, you're using testing for Legionella to validate that the plan is working.” - Dr. Janet E. Stout “Percent of Positivity: If more than 3 out of 10 faucets or showers are positive for Legionella (in a hospital), we would see a Legionnaires Disease Case.” - Dr. Janet E. Stout “You can't completely eliminate Legionella, whether it's from a cooling tower or a potable water distribution system. You can knock it down, you can hold it down with water treatment, but you can't eliminate it.” - Dr. Janet E. Stout “Sterilization is impossible when it comes to Legionella. Disinfection will be dependent on the type of system you are treating.” - Dr. Janet E. Stout “We're not asking people to get to zero Legionella, we're asking people to get zero cases of Legionnaires Disease.  - Dr. Janet E. Stout “It's not happiness that brings gratitude, it's gratitude that brings happiness.” - Unknown   Connect with Dr. Janet E. Stout: Phone: 877-775-7284 Email: info@specialpathogenslab.com LinkedIn: company/special-pathogens-laboratory in/janet-e-stout-ph-d-32607612 Website: specialpathogenslab.com Become a Professional Certified Legionella Water Safety & Management Specialist Puzzled by Legionella Webinars Buy Special Pathogens Lab's ​​Puzzled by Legionella Guidebook   Visit our Scaling UP! H2O Legionella Resources Page: Legionella Resources   Links Mentioned:    Bill Pearson Sign up for ASHRAE Standards Actions Seinfeld (American Sitcom) Special Pathogens Lab - Legionella Water Safety & Management Specialist Certification Special Pathogens Lab - Puzzled by Legionella Webinars Submit a Show Idea The Rising Tide Mastermind   Check out all future water events on our Scaling UP! Events Calendar Go to scalinguph2o.com/events to see our 2022 water events calendar   Events Mentioned:  One Water Summit 2022 – September 12 to 15 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin  AWT Business Owners Meeting -  September 20, 2022, in Vancouver, Canada 2022 AWT's Annual Convention and Exposition – September 21 to 24 in Vancouver, Canada  International Desalination Association World Congress – October 9 to 13 in Sydney, Australia    Books Mentioned: Puzzled by Legionella Guidebook by Janet E. Stout The Power of Nice: How to Conquer the Business World With Kindness by Linda Kaplan Thaler and Robin Koval

In 1976, there was an outbreak of a mysterious disease that caused attendees of the American Legion Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to suffer from a pneumonia-like disease. It was discovered that this disease was caused by a bacteria later named Legionella; to commemorate the Legionnaires who suffered and lost their lives from this disease. This month, we are celebrating Legionella Awareness Month by celebrating information about this bacteria. As Water Treaters, we can help educate the public that Legionella exists and that there are people out there that are more susceptible to it. If you own a building, it is your responsibility to make sure that you understand the water that's in your building and that there is potential for this bacteria to grow within that building's water system. The more we know, the better we can educate other people; the better we can do for ourselves and our companies. In this episode, I am answering your questions about Legionella: How was Legionella discovered? What should you do if your water system tests positive for Legionella, or worse, if there is a Legionella outbreak in your community? What should the public know about Legionella? Can Legionella only be found in Cooling Towers? What's the difference between Pontiac Fever and Legionnaires Disease? Why is everyone asking water treaters to test ice machines for Legionella these days? Nation, these are just some listener questions I'll be answering today. Thank you to all of the listeners who keep submitting excellent show ideas to our team! We couldn't do the show without you.  Bottom line: Let's celebrate Legionella Awareness Month by making sure we are armed with information about the Legionella Bacteria and Legionnaires Disease. Your roadside friend, as you travel from client to client.  -Trace    Timestamps:  We are celebrating Legionella Awareness Month by celebrating information [01:52] How and when Legionella was first discovered? [04:06] What fascinates me most about Legionella? [08:43] How should the public react when they hear there is a Legionella outbreak? [11:39] What resources can water treaters use to educate ourselves and clients about Legionella? [15:44] What are the things to consider when making a Water Management Plan?  [21:17]  What do we do if a Water System tests positive for Legionella? [28:19] In what environment does Legionella Bacteria grow? [35:24] What agencies should you be familiar with if we want to learn about Legionella? [40:14] Thinking On Water With James [45:52]   Thinking On Water With James: In this week's episode, we're thinking about jar testing. What kind of equipment do you use? How do you make down and dose coagulants and polymers? What is the math involved in making down and dosing? How long do you stir each test? At what speed should each step be stirred? Does your standard procedure match the actual conditions of the system? If not, how might you adjust your procedure? Do you use round jars or square? Are there guidelines on where to start with certain types of waters? How would you teach someone else how to do a jar test? Take this week to think about jar testing and what you may still need to learn.    Quotes: “Legionella is the actual name of the bacteria. Legionnaires Disease is a type of pneumonia that you get when you get sick from Legionella Bacteria.” - Trace Blackmore “Serogroup 1 or Legionella Pneumophila is the most hazardous species of Legionella when it comes to a health concern.”  - Trace Blackmore “Legionella Bacteria is out there, and if you own a building, it is your responsibility to make sure that you understand the water that's in your building and there is potential for Legionella Bacteria to grow within a building's water system.” - Trace Blackmore “We are never going to get rid of Legionella, it's always going to be here, but we do need to take care of people that might be susceptible to Legionella.” - Trace Blackmore “Water Treaters should educate the public that there is a bacteria out there called Legionella and that certain people are more susceptible to it than other people.” - Trace Blackmore “A Water Management Plan is the Water Treater and the Building Owner's friend.” - Trace Blackmore “If you don't know, document what you don't know. If you are making some assumptions, document what those assumptions are. “ - Trace Blackmore “Ignorantia juris non excusat” (Ignorance of the law excuses not) “Ignorantia legis neminem excusat” (Ignorance of law excuses no one)   Connect with Scaling UP! H2O: Email: corrine@blackmore-enterprises.com (podcast producer) Submit a show idea: Submit a Show Idea Trace Blackmore on LinkedIn: in/traceblackmore/ Scaling UP! H2O on Facebook: @H2OScalingUP Scaling UP! H2O on YouTube: ScalingUpH2o.com/YouTube   Visit  our Scaling UP! H2O Legionella Resources Page: Legionella Resources   Links Mentioned:    Legionella Bacteria Legionella Bacteria The American Legion 212 The One About What To Do When Your System Tests Positive For Legionella Alberto Comazzi on LinkedIn  The Rising Tide Mastermind Submit a Show Idea AWT (Association of Water Technologies)   Resources Mentioned: Check out our Legionella Resources page for dozens of links to websites, articles, graphics, and episodes by clicking HERE  

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The first two cases of West Nile virus were detected in Fairfield and New Haven County. Turns out, it's very common to get the virus but most don't know it! Dr. Browne talked about that and the fact that cases of Legionnares Disease in NYC are not uncommon. Why is that? IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus

One of my favorite things about this podcast is that it has allowed me to meet fantastic people. Today's guest I met at The Hang a few months ago, and we instantly hit it off. His name is John Sandford and even though he lives 15 miles east of Oxford, and I live outside of Atlanta, our passion for water treatment has made us lifelong friends.   He has a wealth of experience and a genuine passion for improving the standards of the industry he works in. John is going to give you some insight into how our colleagues across the pond test and treat Legionella bacteria and what their government requires of them.    To give you some background, John Sandford CMIOSH is the Director of Water Hygiene Specialists at SMS Environmental. He has four offices across the U.K., and over 140 employees, over 30 years of practical and research experience in the field of water treatment and Legionella and has expertise in the application of Health and Safety in this area.    John is on the council of the Water Management Society (WMSoc), one of the founders and Health and Safety Director at SMS Environmental, and he is a UKAS accredited Legionella Risk Assessment provider which is and a national supplier of water hygiene services to over 1000 organizations across the U.K.    As many of you know, the U.S. is one of the slowest countries to create legislation around Legionella testing and mitigation. It's only a matter of time for those changes to be written; just ask any water treater living in New York. I would encourage all my listeners to be proactive by learning what other countries are doing in the field that they work in.    Bottom line: Nation, when you are aware of what other countries are doing, you can prepare for the unknowns before your local government takes steps towards any new Legionella legislation.  Your roadside friend, as you travel from client to client. -Trace     Timestamps:   Introducing business owner and water hygiene professional, John Sandford [5:50]  Water certifications in the U.K. [14:10]  Understanding Legionella mitigations and regulations in the U.S.A. vs. U.K. [21:40]  What happens in the U.K. when the government finds a breach of health and safety? [28:50]  John's advice on new construction, taking on a new build [39:15]  Global commonality Legionella guidance [44:45]  Lightning round questions [54:40]  James' Challenge: “Research neutralizing amine distribution ratio.”  [1:07:00]    Quotes:  “What a great industry we've got!” - John Sandford  “Then I knew absolutely everything. I was an expert in everything. And then 30 years down the line, I realized I don't know anything at all.”  - John Sandford  “80% of our work is Legionella related.”  - John Sandford  “It's funny, we use British thermal units in the U.S.A., but in the U.K., you use metric units.” - Trace Blackmore  “Your biggest risk in the U.K. now isn't from Legionnaires Disease, it's from risk of being prosecuted for not complying with the guidance and approved code of practice that surround Legionella.” - John Sandford   “New builds are a problem. I strongly believe you should be doing a water safety plan or water management plan before you've even broken ground.” - John Sandford  “No matter how good that company is, a good disinfection is not going to cure 18 months of mismanagement.”  - John Sandford  “My advice is if you are taking on any new builds, make sure you know what the state of play is.” - John Sandford  “Plumbing is a skill.” - John Sandford  You need to manage your systems during the construction phase.” - John Sandford  “Don't worry about it, learn about it.” - Trace Blackmore    Connecting with John Sandford of SMS Environmental Ltd.: Email: j.sandford@sms-environmental.co.uk  Phone: 07764534984 Website: www.sms-environmental.co.uk    Events:  The Hang Networking Event- @6pm Aug 12   AWT's 2021 Conference  AWWA Conference Aug 3-6 in Atlanta, GA  American Society for Healthcare Engineers - Aug 8-11 in Nashville, TN    Links Mentioned:  Audible - online books   Episode 101 Colin Frayne  Episode 102 Colin Frayne  Episode 9 Janet Stout's The L Word   Episode 150 Legionella Week 2020  Episode 151 Legionella Week 2020  Episode 152 Legionella Week 2020  Episode 153 Legionella Week 2020  The Rising Tide Mastermind  Submit a Show Idea  AWT (Association of Water Technologies)    Books Mentioned:  Anansi Boys - by Neil Gaiman  The Blade Artist - by Irvine Welsh    Articles mentioned:  JOHN SANDFORD CMIOSH, ELECTED TO WMSOC COUNCIL  The Stafford outbreak of Legionnaires' disease   The control of legionella bacteria in water systems Approved Code of Practice and guidance L8  Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007  Architect cleared of manslaughter over legionnaires' outbreak  Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974  Reading Borough Council sentenced after legionella death  Fee for intervention (FFI)  UKAS Delivering Confidence in the Provision of Legionella Risk Assessments  30-day all-cause fatality subsequent to MRSA, MSSA and Gram-negative bacteraemia and C. difficile infections, 2017/18 (see page 17)  Safe water in healthcare premises (HTM 04-01)  BBC (2012) Sink taps source of infection that killed three babies 

Today, in episode 318, our expert Infectious Disease and Community Medicine doctors discuss the latest on COVID-19. We talk about how legionnaires disease has become more common due to the pandemic, how to protect senior citizens, why childhood vaccination rates have declined during the pandemic, and how the vaccines have remained effective against the COVID-19 variants. As always, join us for all the COVID-19 information you need, explained in clear terms by health experts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/noisefilter/message

Every time I talk to Chris Nagel, I learn something new. I end the conversation more curious than when we start chatting, and I feel energized and empowered to take a deeper dive, so I become a better water treater. Chris has a background in water treatment and works at Evapco, one of the largest cooling tower manufacturers in the world.   Chris is a Legionella Bacteria and Cooling Tower Expert because he took the time to comb through years of data and reports to find some truly shocking revelations. He didn't take things at face value. He did the math and research to discover something new about Legionella Bacteria and government regulations that I think every water treater should know.   Chris is a passionate investigator and today he is going to touch on what you need to know about Legionella Bacteria transmission, Drift Eliminators, White Rust, Potable Water, Tower Plume, Distributed Water System, Seeding Events, Evaporative Cooling, Tower Louvers, and more.    If you were not able to watch Chris Nagel's presentation at AWT's 2020 conference, we've put a link to that below.    Bottom line: Chris knows his stuff and you cannot listen to today's episode without learning something new.    Your roadside friend, as you travel from client to client.     -Trace     Timestamps:   James' Challenge: “Dig through the AWT (www.awt.org) website for resources (both members and nonmembers).” [5:00]  Introducing Chris Nagel, Legionella Bacteria and Cooling Tower Expert [7:00]  Understanding the 4 types of cooling towers so you can use the right program [10:42]  Ways to educate others and the Media on Legionella and Cooling Towers [17:55]  What are the government regulations around Cooling Towers and Legionella, and are they reducing the number of cases? [21:48]  The problem with the Distributed Water System [25:10]  What do we need to know about Drift Eliminators? [28:55]  Is there an amount of CFUs of Legionella bacteria that is virtually impossible to get out of a modern-day Drift Eliminator? [37:28]  How should we evaluate a Cooling Tower, and talk to our clients? [40:10]  What's the difference between a Tower Louver and a Drift Eliminator? [45:40]   What is a Tower Plume, and can it spread Legionella Bacteria? [48:18]  What resources should every water treater read (*links are below*) [50:05]  What's the one thing you want all the listeners to know? [55:12]  Lightning Round Questions [57:12]     Quotes:  “Legionella Bacteria and Legionnaires Disease is not a cooling tower problem, it's a distributive water modern society problem.” -Chris Nagel  “We educate through data, data sharing, and education.” -Chris Nagel  “Just because we find Legionella in a cooling tower doesn't mean it is the source of the disease.” -Chris Nagel  “It's a slippery slope if we start copying and pasting from one regulation to the next, or we start making assumptions based on what someone else has said.” -Chris Nagel  “Legionella got its name from a Legionnaires convention in Philadelphia in 1976.” -Chris Nagel  “Legionella regulations have not produced a meaningful reduction of the disease.” -Chris Nagel  “The data shows that even if we test more often, the regulations are not helping the Legionella rates to go down.” - Chris Nagel  If we want to get at most of the disease, we need to look more broadly at all building water systems and the supply water systems.” -Chris Nagel  We used to think “How do we treat the water to stop the transmission of Legionella,” but now we can think about “How can we better equip the cooling tower, the device, so it doesn't get out of the machine itself.” - Trace Blackmore  “Make sure you understand your system volume. We don't want to be overfeeding.” -Chris Nagel  “We're water treaters. We need to know how much water we are treating.” - Trace Blackmore  “Legionella Bacteria in low levels in a modern tower is not an indicator of an outbreak or potential outbreak.” -Chris Nagel  “Plume cannot create a risk for Legionella because it is water vapor, not water droplets.” -Chris Nagel   Links Mentioned:  Submit a Show Idea  AWT (Association of Water Technologies)  Episode 186 The One Where Conor Parrish Interviews Me, Part 1  Episode 187 The One Where Conor Parrish Interviews Me, Part 2  Episode 37  Chris Nagel's first podcast on our show and talks about White Rust  Episode 137 Brett Alexander on Cooling Towers, Part 1  Episode 138 Brett Alexander on Cooling Towers, Part 2  Episode 116 how much water is in your system  Chris Nagel's AWT 2020 presentation (YouTube 2020) Cooling Towers, Legionellosis, and Water Management Programs [TRT 59:21]  The Rising Tide Mastermind    Papers Chris Nagel recommends all water treaters read:  Chris Nagel's AWT 2020 presentation (YouTube 2020) Cooling Towers, Legionellosis, and Water Management Programs [TRT 59:21]  IWC-08-21 Cooling Towers, Drift, and Legionellosis (Page 30)  CTI's TP20-19 Impact of Water Surface Tension on Drift Eliminators  International Journal of Epidemiology in 1999, A Community Outbreak of Legionnaires Disease Linked To Hospital Cooling Towers, Calculating The Dose Of Exposure On Response  Journal of Infectious Disease in 2006, A Community-Wide Outbreak of Legionnaires Disease Linked To Industrial Cooling Towers, How Far Can Contaminated Aerosols Spread  CDC's ASHRAE 188  CDC Philadelphia 1 LD Strain Update   NYC Local Law 77 

On Midwest Week, another group of veterans has died at a state home in Illinois, due to COVID-19 and not Legionnaires Disease. Herb Trix's guest is Hannah Meisel, statehouse editor for Illinois Public Radio. You can also hear Midwest Week Fridays on WVIK at 6:20 pm during All Things Considered.

We take a look back at this past year of the COVID-19 pandemic, what we've learned, and what we need to do going forward on this one-year anniversary of the Healthy Indoors LIVE Show.  Dr. Richard L. Corsi is Dean of the Maseeh College of Engineering & Computer Science at Portland State University. He previously served on the faculty of the University of Guelph prior to 25 years in the Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. At UT Austin he served as department chair, endowed research chair, and member of the Academy of Distinguished Teachers. Dr. Corsi and his research team have studied indoor air quality, from sources to fate and control of pollutants of both indoor and outdoor origin. His team was the first to incorporate a complex outdoor atmospheric chemistry algorithm into a model for indoor atmospheres, and also completed a modeling effort focused on cost-benefit analyses of indoor ozone control in a dozen cities, accounting for ozone reaction products. His team studied disinfectant interactions and by-product formation with a wide range of indoor materials, potential for passive removal materials to quench indoor chemistry, and indoor SOA formation in actual homes and laboratory chambers in the presence of common consumer products. Dr. Corsi has been honored as a Distinguished Alumnus of Humboldt State University (2006) and the College of Engineering at the University of California at Davis (2016). He is past President of the Academy of Fellows of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate. Dr. Corsi’s work has been featured in The Economist, National Geographic, NY Times, Washington Post, CBC The Nature of Things, NPR’s Science Friday w/ Ira Flatow, and more. Dr. David Krause is founder of Healthcare Consulting and Contracting (HC3), and is a Certified Industrial Hygienist and Toxicologist, with 25-years of experience in public health, occupational hazard assessments, and indoor air quality. David has expertise in risk assessment, workplace exposures, health care facilities, Legionnaires’ disease, combustion products, flame retardants, irritant chemical exposures, indoor air quality, and mold. From 2008 to 2011 he served as the State Toxicologist for the Florida Department of Health. He co-authored the 2009 Guidelines for the Surveillance, Investigation, and Control of Legionnaires’ Disease in Florida and the 2015 AIHA Guideline for the Recognition, Evaluation, and Control of Legionella in Building Water Systems. David currently sits as a member of the ACGIH Bioaerosols Committee and chairs the AIHA Indoor Environmental Quality Committee and leads the association’s efforts to educate its members and the general public on issues surrounding Legionnaires’ Disease.

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Dr. Janet E. Stout is an infectious disease microbiologist; Dr. Stout is recognized worldwide for seminal discoveries and pioneering research in Legionella. Dr. Stout explains why getting a Legionnaires’ disease diagnosis is challenging. Unfortunately, twenty percent of people who get the disease will die from it. Legionella bacteria are found in warm water. The most significant contributions come from cooling towers, hot tubs, decorative water features, faucets, and showers. Fifty percent of buildings have Legionella bacteria in them. Tune in as Dr. Stout explains the importance of getting tested for Legionnaires’ disease, where the hotbeds for Legionella bacteria are, and why seniors are the canary in the coal mine when it comes to Legionella exposure.In This Episode:[03:10] Meet Dr. Janet E. Stout. Dr. Stout explains her passion for special pathogens.[05:45] About Legionnaires’ disease and where the Legionella bacteria is found.[11:20] How many cases of Legionnaires’ disease are documented in the United States.[14:00] Certain areas that are considered hotbeds for Legionnaires’ disease.  [19:25] How to advocate to your local politicians about Legionella bacteria.[24:05] Why you are less likely to have Legionella bacteria in your home.Key Takeaways:The common symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease is a lower fever, cough, and diarrhea.If a physician thinks you have pneumonia, get tested for Legionnaires’ disease, and get an antibiotic as soon as possible.Hotels are a place where we can be exposed to Legionella bacteria.Senior folks are at a greater risk for getting Legionnaires’ disease; treatment is effective if started early, so make sure to advocate for yourself.Seniors are the canary in the coal mine for hospitals because there is no requirement to test hospitals for Legionella bacteria. Meet Dr. Janet E. StoutDr. Janet E. Stout is president and director of Special Pathogens Laboratory, and research associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. An infectious disease microbiologist, Dr. Stout is recognized worldwide for seminal discoveries and pioneering research in Legionella. Her expertise includes prevention and control strategies for Legionnaires’ disease in building water systems. Dr. Stout’s more than 30 years of research is published in peer-reviewed medical and scientific journals. She also has authored textbook chapters on Legionella and Legionnaires’ disease, including the Legionella chapter in the APIC Text. An advocate for prevention, Dr. Stout assisted in developing the first Legionella prevention guideline (1993) in the United States, which continues to serve as a model for national and global health agencies and organizations. Additionally, she serves on the ASHRAE Legionella standard committee for Legionella Guideline 12 and the SPC 188 committee for ANSI / ASHRAE Standard 188-2015 Legionellosis: Risk Management for Building Water Systems, the first U. S. standard for Legionella risk management. She is the first certified instructor of the ASSE 12080 Legionella Water Safety and Management Specialist Certification training.Connect with Dr. Janet E. Stout:Website: www.specialpathogenslab.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/specialpathogenslabTwitter: https://twitter.com/specialpathlabLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janet-e-stout-ph-d-32607612

HVAC COVID-19 cluster infections; are reminiscent of Legionnaires Disease (1976) Cold Plus; protection For; schools, hospitals, businesses, private homes www.intelagard.com Cold Plus is an HVAC additive that decontaminants and disinfects DUCT old and new duct systems. Inherently biodegradable, Non -Toxic; Cold Plus is an EPA, certified; hospital-grade decontaminant. Cold Plus is part of the EasyDecon decontamination family (Turnout Clear, Crystal Clean) www.intelagard.com Guests: Tom Warda; EasyDecon/Cold Plus distributor, an expert on HVAC systems and the spread of Covid-19. 720.331.6772 Bill Young; President, Mold n More Decontamination. Techincal expert on all EasyDecon products. moldnmoredecon.com Robert W. Hollocher; Lieutenant Colonel USAF (Ret). Executive Vice President; New Market Veterans (SDVOSB) Distributor; EasyDecon/EasyDecon products. Trusted supplier (government/private sector) for PPE products. newmarketveteransllc.com References; CDC Legionaries Disease About Legionnaires Disease www.cdc.gov › legionella › about References; EPA Indoor Air and Coronavirus (COVID-19) - EPA www.epa.gov › coronavirus › indoor-air-and-coronavir.. NY Times Can Air Conditioning Transmit the Coronavirus? | Wirecutter www.nytimes.com › wirecutter › blog › air-conditionin...

Jay Egg was fascinated when his wife, Kristy Egg, explained that epidemiological studies can be thought of for requiring seat belts in cars, and for the banning of lawn darts. He was even more fascinated to learn about Legionnaires Disease and Pontiac Fever, and why HVAC systems can be such a breeding ground for them.Ellen Rohr interviews the duo to discuss their ongoing work with IAPMO's Legionella Task Group, what the focus of their efforts has been during the COVID-19 pandemic and the progress they've seen in the prevention of Legionnaires' disease. Plus, Jay and Kristy share their personal heroes and missions, as well as what makes them happy in life and our industry!Jay is a consultant and designer of geothermal HVAC systems, in addition to being author of two books and several articles on the subject. He is the Founder of Egg Systems, and focuses on geothermal consulting, engineering, and contracting technologies.Kristy is a Registered Nurse and a public health and environmental health student learning to live with the disability of epilepsy and change paths mid-life.

Dr. Nasia Safdar, the medical director of infection control and prevention at UW Health- Should we be worried about legionnaires as workers return to buildings?

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In this episode of the podcast we are talking about how insurers can help mitigate the risk of Legionnaires disease, and we are joined by Stuart Stead, Director of Broking at Romero Insurance Brokers, and Gary Hassan, Willis IRM Associate.

Coming up on this episode of Linux For Everyone, you'll hear directly from the developer of a great tool you'll want on your laptop ASAP! Plus, I've started a new blog using only Standard Notes. You'll also hear about my big mistake, and why I should have chosen open source. Then we'll close things out with an awesome Linux origin story! INTRO THEME: More Sun Interstitial Music: Jerry Morrison

Happy August Scaling UP! Nation!   In honor of the Annual Legionella Conference at the end of every August, The Scaling UP! Nation! declared August: Legionella Awareness Month. In line with most conferences currently, The Legionella Conference is now in January 2021. But that doesn’t mean we can’t learn more about this bacterium. So please help me raise the bar on Legionella Awareness during August.  In today’s episode, we are going back to basics on the topic of Legionella. Join me as we travel back to 1976 when we first learned about Legionella bacteria through today, where we have to understand the subject so we can help our customers make better decisions.     Key points    6:54 - Guidelines around Legionella   11:19 - What is Legionella? Where did the name come from?   14:14 Legionella vs. Legionnaires Disease   16:10 Symptoms of Legionnaires Disease   18:14 Risk factors for Legionnaires Disease   19:40 How do you contract Legionnaires Disease and Testing for Legionella   24:10 ASHRAE 188   40:38 How to know if a building needs a water management plan   43:40 What does ASHRAE 188 require   Quotes    “It’s not if a Legionella law will be passed where you live; it’s when.”   “We cannot do Legionella prevention for our clients because we don’t own the equipment. We can only suggest the best practices.”   Links Mentioned in this Episode Episode 9  Episode 83  Episode 120  Episode 121  NACE Basic Corrosion Class with Scaling UP! H2O Discount  ASHRAE 188  ASHRAE: Guideline 12-2020  CDC Legionella Toolkit  CDC Healthcare-Associated Infections  CMS Memorandum  New York City Dept. Of Health Cooling Tower Regulations  New York City Legislation  New York State Regulations  York City Dept. Of Health Summertime Hyperhalogenation 

Welcome back everybody, we have some catching up to do! In this episode I share a personal story about my fight with Legionnaire's Disease. Plus, System76 Engineer Jeremy Soller is working on something groundbreaking, and AMD Ryzen fans are going to love it! I also shine a spotlight on Star Labs -- they're doing something EVERY Linux PC company should be doing. And finally, I close the show by telling you which distro I really miss...

HI Show July 23, 2020 -- Healthy Indoors‘ Bob Krell, is joined by Dr. David Krause, Ph.D., CIH, MPH to discuss a renewed concern about Legionella in our buildings.Dr. David Krause, founder and principal Toxicologist for HealthCare Consulting and Contracting (HC3) in Tallahassee, Florida. He is a Certified Industrial Hygienist and Licensed Mold Assessor and a co-authored the 2009 Guidelines for the Surveillance, Investigation, and Control of Legionnaires’ Disease in Florida and the 2015 AIHA Guideline for the Recognition, Evaluation, and Control of Legionella in Building Water Systems. Over the past 25 years Dr Krause has practiced environmental science and public health, focusing in the areas of toxicology, occupational health, industrial hygiene, indoor air quality, and exposure to microbes and chemicals in homes, schools, office buildings, and healthcare facilities.

PODCAST SUMMARY HOUR 1: Kemp and Noem resist mask mandates. Why weren't gay people mandated to wear condoms during AIDS outbreak in the ‘80s? Are masks doing more harm than good? Story of woman misdiagnosed with COVI9-19 when she contracted Legionnaires Disease from a mask. Scandal of 300 COVID-19 testing centers in Florida buried. Everything you see and hear about coronavirus is about getting rid of Donald Trump. Conrad Black remains optimistic, thinks Democrats will be rejected. Redskins sexual harassment scandal. Dems don't believe in workplace free from harassment, harass conservatives, Trump supporters all the time. Ellen Degeneres Show accused of hostile workplace, racism. Biden voter calls in, asks why should vote for Trump. Bari Weiss NYT accusations very similar to Redskins claims. PODCAST SUMMARY HOUR 2 Every election is said to be most important election of our lifetime, but this one really is. The Marxists and communists behind Joe Biden will end America as we know it, eliminate meaningful elections. Caller asks if she should speak up to her company’s CEO who is barraging employees with anti-American propaganda. Rush's eyes were opened when he spent Thanksgiving in California, and New York, as opposed to the Midwest. People who will be in charge if Biden wins grew up hating America. Grandmother praises Hillsdale College and Rush Revere. Officials report no coronavirus spread from Trump Mount Rushmore event. PODCAST SUMMARY HOUR 3: Can we change coronavirus numbers? MLB intrasquad games are odd with no fans. What would you do to stop coronavirus? Kevin McCarthy: Dems will end elections as we know it. Mailmen instructed to leave mail behind if it slows down routes. Ruth Bader Ginsburg reveals cancer recurrence, has survived with cancer for 20 years. Immunotherapy rewrites the body's software. Caller says BLM has a point about police accountability. Cops are held accountable more than media, Democrats. Black Portland cop denounces white protesters who know nothing about racism, use same authoritarian tactics that have been used against blacks. What Trump can do about the riots. Federal officers using unmarked vehicles to take Portland protesters off the streets. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

As if it returning to work during a pandemic isn't worrisome enough, your building may be teeming with Legionella bacteria due to the stagnant water. Strange Country co-hosts Beth and Kelly discuss the latest scare and what gave it its name. In 1976, delegate from the American Legion met in Philadelphia for a conference. A few weeks later, 34 were dead from some mysterious virulent pneumonia. Theme music: Big White Lie by A Cast of Thousands Cite your sources: Honigsbaum, Mark. The Pandemic Century: One Hundred Years of Panic, Hysteria, and Hubris. W. W. Norton & Company, 2019. Horberry, Max. “After Coronavirus, Office Workers Might Face Unexpected Health Threats.” The New York Times, 20 May 2020, www.nytimes.com/2020/05/20/health/coronavirus-legionnaires-offices.html. Hu, Winnie, and Noah Remnick. “A Belated Look at New York's Cooling Towers, Prime Suspect in Legionnaires' Outbreak.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 4 Aug. 2015, www.nytimes.com/2015/08/05/nyregion/new-york-officials-move-to-regulate-towers-tied-to-legionnaires-disease-outbreak.html. “Legionnaires' Disease.” Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 17 Sept. 2019, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/legionnaires-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20351747. Markel, Dr. Howard. “How a Hotel Convention Became Ground Zero for This Deadly Bacteria.” PBS, Public Broadcasting Service, 23 July 2018, www.pbs.org/newshour/health/how-a-hotel-convention-became-ground-zero-for-this-deadly-bacteria. McQuade, Dan. “Philadelphia's 5 Most Disastrous Independence Days.” Philadelphia Magazine, Philadelphia Magazine, 3 July 2013, www.phillymag.com/news/2013/07/03/5-disastrous-independence-days-philadelphia-history/. Schrag, Zachary M. “Nativist Riots of 1844.” Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia, 2013, philadelphiaencyclopedia.org/archive/nativist-riots-of-1844/. Thacker SB;Bennett JV;Tsai TF;Fraser DW;McDade JE;Shepard CC;Williams KH;Stuart WH;Dull HB;Eickhoff TC; “An Outbreak in 1965 of Severe Respiratory Illness Caused by the Legionnaires' Disease Bacterium.” The Journal of Infectious Diseases, U.S. National Library of Medicine, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/361897/.

For the last two months, our world has been very different. Who would have thought we would have stay at home orders? I know I didn't! But it did. As we reopen, everybody wants to know what they can do to get back to work.     As a water treater, we have a different perspective on what it takes to get a building or facility back up and running. Most owners are thinking about all the things they can see whereas the water treater is thinking about the things we cannot see. Specifically, the things that have been growing in dormant piping while we were all at home. Bacteria and other pathogens did not take a break.   Our guest today is Dr. Janet Stout. Janet has been a great friend of our podcast by offering great information about the prevention of Legionnaires Disease. This episode is from an exclusive webinar we did for the Rising Tide Mastermind. To see it go to scalinguph2o.com/janetstout. There you can see the slides that Janet is presenting on. Janet shares what has been going on in the pipes of dormant systems. She gives us best practices that we should share with our clients.   Here's the bottom line; we need to help our clients understand that what they cannot see is just as important as the things they can see. We can assist our clients by giving them the information and letting them know what has been happening in their system's piping over the last two months. Ultimately, this will help save someone from suffering later.   Please enjoy and share this episode.   Key Points   12:50 – Best practices on starting water systems back up   23:45 – Changes that occur in stagnant water systems   26:00 – When to sample for Legionella    28:50 – Key resources for risk mitigation and decontamination    30:30 – What to do if you find legionella    38:25 – How to get building owners thinking about water systems during the reopening   43:11 – What to do with a stagnant system that's back online   Key Quotes   "While we humans are experiencing scarcity, the bacteria have everything they need in abundance in these building water systems that have been shut down."    "Make sure that whatever you are doing, you document thoroughly not only for your protection but also for the protection of the building owner."  "COVID is bad enough. COVID affects countries. Legionella affects you. If there is a Legionella problem, it will compound your economic recovery."  "If you ignore Legionella's risk in an unoccupied space, you may pay an enormous price."   Links Mentioned On This Episode  The Proactive Webinar Series  Rising Tide Mastermind  Special Pathogen’s Lab Covid-19 Resources   

Today's headlines: Martha's Skillet took a 40% hit amid the pandemic. 'I’m working twice as hard with half the money,' says Martha. Her customers stayed loyal; dining room reopens. 916 victims statewide through 7 p.m. Sunday, 49 here. 559 positive tests to date. Day of Prayer set for Monday. Dining: Dirttown opens for onsite dining, Bella Roma stays curbside but adds hours, Harvest Moon reopens for curbside only. Crushed Tomato stays take-out only. Bartow sheriff: One man dead following fight in Acworth Saturday night. Also today: Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Gusty weekend gives way to mid 70s, sunny skies -- with more storms possible Wednesday. This week: Rome, Floyd commissions meet. Saturday's arts fesvital canceled but related activities begin today. Rant of the Day: Dine in or carry out? There’s a legendary group of mostly older Rome men who gather for a lively round of updates and insults – usually toward each other – one morning a week at Dirttown Deli off U.S. 27 south of Summerville. The roadside oasis is known for a great sitdown breakfast, a biscuit to go, produce and other food items for area residents and usually a pretty strict closing time each afternoon at 3 p.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Like many other restaurants and shops, it went curbside only during the shelter-in-place order but today reopens to in-house dining. The state has OK’d the return to on site dining providing the restaurant practices social distancing and other enhanced sanitary steps. Our bet is those community coffee cups are gone today but we could be wrong. Will the crusty crew return? The question has additional meaning as among its members is the guy who helped solve the mystery of Legionnaires Disease years ago. Even the last seating before the official dining shutdown drew just a handful of the regulars. It is a question many are asking today as some area restaurants resume sit-down service. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-druckenmiller/support

With the interest of being topical we thought this might be a good chance to talk about the history of Philly Outbreaks. COVID-19 isn’t this city’s first brush with pandemics, there were even a few deadly diseases that originated in Philly. So today we want talk about the Yellow Fever Outbreak, the Spanish Flu Pandemic, and the Origins of Legionnaires Disease. Maybe by taking a look at how the city survived it’s previous germ wars, we can learn a little something about surviving this one.

In the midst of fighting COVID-19, a Pennsylvania nursing home tests positive for the bacteria that causes Legionnaires Disease. Meanwhile, UPMC announces plans to resume elective surgeries and to offer universal coronavirus testing to all patients. Pittsburgh earns a failing grade for air pollution. Over in Philadelphia, one teen football fan is getting the chance of a lifetime -- appearing on the NFL draft.Support the work we do by subscribing to PennLive.com: https://www.pennlive.com/digitalsubscription/inline/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

POD DYLAN Episode 119 - Legionnaire's Disease Rob welcomes back fellow network all-star Ryan Daly to discuss one of the most obscure songs in the Bob Dylan songbook, 1978's "Legionnaire's Disease." Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: firewaterpodcast@comcast.net Follow POD DYLAN on Twitter: @Pod_Dylan Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pod-dylan/id1095013228 Complete list of all songs covered so far: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/pod-dylan-the-songs You can learn more about this song here: https://bob-dylan.org.uk/archives/2664 This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Visit the Fire & Water WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Follow Fire & Water on TWITTER – https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our Fire & Water FACEBOOK page – https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Support The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Thanks for listening!

Healthy Indoors Show, 3/19/20, Part 2: Managing the Public Health CrisisParticipants:Dr. David Krause – Dr. Krause is founder of Healthcare Consulting and Contracting (HC3), and is a Certified Industrial Hygienist and Toxicologist, with 25-years of experience in public health, occupational hazard assessments, and indoor air quality. He received his Doctorate in Environmental and Occupational Health and MSPH in Toxicology from the University of South Florida. David has expertise in risk assessment, workplace exposures, health care facilities, Legionnaires’ disease, combustion products, flame retardants, irritant chemical exposures, indoor air quality, and mold. From 2008 to 2011 Dr. Krause served as the State Toxicologist for the Florida Department of Health. He co-authored the 2009 Guidelines for the Surveillance, Investigation, and Control of Legionnaires’ Disease in Florida and the 2015 AIHA Guideline for the Recognition, Evaluation, and Control of Legionella in Building Water Systems. David currently sits as a member of the ACGIH Bioaerosols Committee and chairs the AIHA Indoor Environmental Quality Committee and leads the association’s efforts to educate its members and the general public on issues surrounding Legionnaires’ Disease.Scott Armour – Scott is an internationally recognized expert on environmental acquired illness, mold assessment and remediation, exposure science and data collection methodology, indoor air quality, building science, childhood lead poisoning prevention and abatement, and fire investigation. He has a Masters of Science in Health Science, with a specialty in Industrial Hygiene (Environmental and Occupational Health Specialist) from California State University, Northridge; he has a BA in Sociology from Case Western Reserve University. Mr. Armour’s professional experience since 1992 has included industrial hygiene, public health, non-profit environmental advocacy, research, occupational and workplace safety, infection control and prevention, building science, green buildings, environmental management systems (ISO 14001), and of course, sustainability. Mr. Armour is the Vice-Chair of the ANSI accredited IICRC S520 Professional Mold Remediation Standard – the world’s foremost standard of care for mold remediation. He is the current Chair of IICRC Mold Removal Specialist Certification and Exam Program. Scott is also a long-standing member of ASHRAE/IAQA residential mold inspection standard committee and has been a member of various other industry committees and white papers. In 2014, Mr. Armour was one of a select group of international experts responsible for “Evaluation by international experts of the methods to assess the health impacts of water damaged buildings”, published by the Montreal Public Health Department. Mr. Armour then spent over a year to create and implement a rigorous and systematic method to assess building-related health complaints for the Montreal Public Schools (2nd largest school system in Canada). For the past three years, Mr. Armour is regularly referred to patients by an internationally acclaimed hospital’s Functional Med department; the clinicians send their patients with mold and environmental acquired illness to Scott for assessment of their living and work spaces.Tim Hebert – Tim Hebert is an AHA Certified Healthcare Constructor and an ACAC-Certified Microbial Consultant. He has over twenty-five years’ experience in the field of indoor air quality testing, building envelope diagnostics, and HVAC systems hygiene assessments. He is a recognized authority in the area of HVAC systems hygiene and its impact on Indoor Environmental Quality. Tim is the Project Design/Manager and Principal Investigator at Air Purification Specialists, Inc., in Pavo, GA.Corbett LunsfordHost:Bob Krell

Healthy Indoors Show, 3/19/20, Part 2: Managing the Public Health CrisisParticipants:Dr. David Krause – Dr. Krause is founder of Healthcare Consulting and Contracting (HC3), and is a Certified Industrial Hygienist and Toxicologist, with 25-years of experience in public health, occupational hazard assessments, and indoor air quality. He received his Doctorate in Environmental and Occupational Health and MSPH in Toxicology from the University of South Florida. David has expertise in risk assessment, workplace exposures, health care facilities, Legionnaires’ disease, combustion products, flame retardants, irritant chemical exposures, indoor air quality, and mold. From 2008 to 2011 Dr. Krause served as the State Toxicologist for the Florida Department of Health. He co-authored the 2009 Guidelines for the Surveillance, Investigation, and Control of Legionnaires’ Disease in Florida and the 2015 AIHA Guideline for the Recognition, Evaluation, and Control of Legionella in Building Water Systems. David currently sits as a member of the ACGIH Bioaerosols Committee and chairs the AIHA Indoor Environmental Quality Committee and leads the association’s efforts to educate its members and the general public on issues surrounding Legionnaires’ Disease.Scott Armour – Scott is an internationally recognized expert on environmental acquired illness, mold assessment and remediation, exposure science and data collection methodology, indoor air quality, building science, childhood lead poisoning prevention and abatement, and fire investigation. He has a Masters of Science in Health Science, with a specialty in Industrial Hygiene (Environmental and Occupational Health Specialist) from California State University, Northridge; he has a BA in Sociology from Case Western Reserve University. Mr. Armour’s professional experience since 1992 has included industrial hygiene, public health, non-profit environmental advocacy, research, occupational and workplace safety, infection control and prevention, building science, green buildings, environmental management systems (ISO 14001), and of course, sustainability. Mr. Armour is the Vice-Chair of the ANSI accredited IICRC S520 Professional Mold Remediation Standard – the world’s foremost standard of care for mold remediation. He is the current Chair of IICRC Mold Removal Specialist Certification and Exam Program. Scott is also a long-standing member of ASHRAE/IAQA residential mold inspection standard committee and has been a member of various other industry committees and white papers. In 2014, Mr. Armour was one of a select group of international experts responsible for “Evaluation by international experts of the methods to assess the health impacts of water damaged buildings”, published by the Montreal Public Health Department. Mr. Armour then spent over a year to create and implement a rigorous and systematic method to assess building-related health complaints for the Montreal Public Schools (2nd largest school system in Canada). For the past three years, Mr. Armour is regularly referred to patients by an internationally acclaimed hospital’s Functional Med department; the clinicians send their patients with mold and environmental acquired illness to Scott for assessment of their living and work spaces.Tim Hebert – Tim Hebert is an AHA Certified Healthcare Constructor and an ACAC-Certified Microbial Consultant. He has over twenty-five years’ experience in the field of indoor air quality testing, building envelope diagnostics, and HVAC systems hygiene assessments. He is a recognized authority in the area of HVAC systems hygiene and its impact on Indoor Environmental Quality. Tim is the Project Design/Manager and Principal Investigator at Air Purification Specialists, Inc., in Pavo, GA.Corbett LunsfordHost:Bob Krell

A mysterious illness that left 221 Legionnaires incredibly sick and 34 dead, will they ever discover the cause? Let's find out on this week's episode of Forensic Myles! 

It is hard to believe that the last time I had a complete show featuring Dr. Janet Stout was in July of 2017.  That was only episode 9, making her one of my first guests! Since that time, she has been on a few shows when I ran into her at various conventions we both attended.  Janet has always been a strong supporter of the water treatment community and Scaling UP! H2O.   Since airing the interview with Janet back in 2017, I would have thought that by now, we would have seen more movement on legislation around the topic of legionellosis prevention.  There has been a multitude of legionella outbreaks over the last three years, including a significant one in my hometown of Atlanta, GA. Today, most of us are still waiting for our cities to catch up to what other countries have been doing for years. While we wait, almost every party involved has questions on how to proceed in the prevention of Legionnaires Disease.  Owners confuse a water treatment program with a Water Management Plan.  Whether you like government getting involved or not, I think we can all agree that having a standard to conform to is better than having the “grey lines” most of us have to navigate through today.   In this two-part episode, Janet fills us in on what has taken place in the world of “legionellology”.  Janet created this term to better capture the work she does.  Among this update includes the revision of ASHRAE’s 188, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services position, and even some new bacteria guidelines you may never have heard of. I know you will receive a wealth of information about legionella from these two episodes.     My hope is you also are empowered to understand this preventable disease. How are we supposed to fight a battle without any tools?  Sure, we have the tools, but our customers are not allowing us to use them in many cases due to cost and a general misunderstanding of responsibilities.   Please talk to your customers and help them understand that we all play a part in this “grey battle” called legionellosis prevention. Until a standard gives us guidelines, we have to partner with facility owners and managers to help them make better decisions.  Janet Stout's Specialties: Legionella and waterborne pathogens  Key Points From This Episode:   Rising Tide Mastermind [0:00:04]   New Year's Resolution [0:01:45]   AWT Business Owner's Meeting [0:04:10]   What's New With Legionella? [0:08:21]     Legionella's Disease [0:15:18]   Depressed Cooling Tower [0:22:51]   Biggest Misconception About Legionella's Disease [0:24:40]   And A Lot More!   Tweetables  "Don't rinse your CPAP devices in tap water, you are opening yourself up to legionella's disease. " - Janet Stout  @traceblackmore #AnotherOneWithDrJanetStout #Masterminds #MastermindGroup #RisingTide #CWT #IWC #AWT #legionella #scalingupnation #scalinguppodcast #scalinguph2o #scalingupandbeyond #traceblackmore #DepressedCoolingTower #LegionellaDisease #7habits #goalplanning2020 "Most of the cases of legionella's disease that are occurring in the United States and around the world are associated with the building water distribution systems, particularly the warm water systems." - Janet Stout  @traceblackmore #AnotherOneWithDrJanetStout #Masterminds #MastermindGroup #RisingTide #CWT #IWC #AWT #legionella #scalingupnation #scalinguppodcast #scalinguph2o #scalingupandbeyond #traceblackmore #DepressedCoolingTower #LegionellaDisease #7habits #goalplanning2020 "A plan without a test result, is meaningless." - Janet Stout  @traceblackmore #AnotherOneWithDrJanetStout #Masterminds #MastermindGroup #RisingTide #CWT #IWC #AWT #legionella #scalingupnation #scalinguppodcast #scalinguph2o #scalingupandbeyond #traceblackmore #DepressedCoolingTower #LegionellaDisease #7habits #goalplanning2020 Links Mentioned On This Episode  Janet Stout on LinkedIn   Rising Tide Mastermind   AWT Business Owners Meeting   EP9: The L Word  Books:   7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Stephen Covey

Dr. Stout is a Legionella expert and director of the Special Pathogens Laboratory in Pittsburgh. She helped directly tie the deadly outbreak of Legionnaires Disease in Flint to the switch to Flint River Water in the city's drinking water system. Stout was hired by McLaren to assist the hospital in defending itself against a $100-million lawsuit and against state claims that its failings caused what the state calls the "largest healthcare-associated Legionnaires' outbreak known" in the United States.

Your "need to know" news of the world's water from Circle of Blue, with important stories from the week, including a look at Legionnaire's Disease in the U.S.

This week, we recap an ongoing NPR Illinois/ProPublica investigation into complaints of sexual harassment on the University of Illinois' flagship campus. Reporter Rachel Otwell details the findings. After a deadly outbreak at the Quincy Veterans' Home, Illinois is taking steps to address Legionnaire's Disease. But is the state on the right track? An expert will join us. And indications are that more mosquitoes could be in our future. That and more on this episode of Statewide.Revised live broadcast from August 31, 2019 on the Heartland Newsfeed Radio Network, online at heartlandnewsfeed.com, Spreaker and other platforms.Listen Live: https://www.heartlandnewsfeed.com/listenliveFollow us on social mediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/hlnfradionetworkTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/HLNF_BulletinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandnewsfeedMastadon: https://liberdon.com/@heartlandnewsfeedDiscord: https://discord.gg/6b6u6DTSupport us with your financial supportStreamlabs: https://streamlabs.com/heartlandmediaPayPal: https://www.paypal.me/heartlandmediaSquare Cash: https://cash.app/$heartlandnewsfeedPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/heartlandnewsfeedCrypto via 1UpCoin: https://1upcoin.com/donate/heartlandmediaBusiness contact: jake.leonard@heartlandnewsfeed.com

This excerpt on the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's findings that identifies deficiencies in plumbing and building codes, policies, and research in relation to combating Legionnaire's disease in the U.S.

Your "need to know" news from Circle of Blue, with summaries of the top stories and a look in this episode at Legionnaire's Disease in the U.S.

Lauren lets loose a lecture on the 1976 Legionella pneumophila outbreak in the City of Brotherly Love. [Just when you thought it was safe to stay indoors…!] Later, enjoy (?!) a quiz on Philadelphia and Infectious Diseases! . . . [Music: 1) The Decemberists, “The Legionnaire’s Lament,” 2002; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]

Seattle — A state of emergency has been declared for Washington state after a major measles outbreak there. San Diego — E. Coli has been discovered in Lake Morena Drinking Water. Residents warned to boil water before drinking … Los Angeles — Health officials warn that the Typhus epidemic there is worsening. Rats are running through city hall carrying the fleas that transmit the disease. And the skid row has now been declared a “Typhus Zone”… New Mexico — Legionnaires’ Disease breaks out at a Border Patrol facility near Antelope Wells. Jesus said the time leading up to his return would be a time of pestilence. The sampling of stories I just gave you isn’t even the tip of the iceberg. And the earth — or Planet Titanic — is sailing headlong into the middle of it!Does this rise of pestilence mean that humankind is doomed? Is there any HOPE? Find out in this week's Prophecy Update with Pastor Tom Hughes of Hope For Our Times. Connect with Pastor Tom!---Facebook: facebook.com/TomHughesEndTimesTwitter: www.twitter.com/PastorTomHughesInstagram: @PastorTomHughes

Ed and Sarah discuss the "Legionnaire's Disease" episode of Forensic Files. Sponsored by Square One Coffee  *** "Master Disorder" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Governor Rauner talks with Craig Dellimore about why he feels the saga of Challenger J.B. Pritzker's toilets is *so* important. He defends his handling of the Legionnaires Disease outbreak in Quincy and pushes to bring back the death penalty.

This week Sarah introduces her new segment 'Do You Ever', before sharing the extreme health warnings she receives from her mother on a daily basis.If you're not afraid of sunshine, Legionnaire's Disease or Syphilis, you bloody well should be....according to Jen Jen.Then, we hear from 'gifted & talented' class mate Dara who shares the world's biggest branding fuck up. The lesson? Always run through your brand pitch in racist accents to avoid embarrassment.

Author:  Gretchen Hinson, MD Educational Pearls:   Legionnaires disease refers to a severe pneumonia caused by Legionella pneumophilia and occurs typically at the extremes of age Associated gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea/vomiting/diarrhea) may be present Hyponatremia is a common laboratory finding Legionella urinary antigen can be a convenient test to identify the infection Treatment is with fluoroquinolones, macrolides and/or tetracyclines     References Pierre DM, Baron J, Yu VL, Stout JE. Diagnostic testing for Legionnaires’ disease. Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials. 2017;16:59. doi:10.1186/s12941-017-0229-6. Cunha BA, Cunha CB. Legionnaire's Disease and its Mimics: A Clinical Perspective. Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2017 Mar;31(1):95-109. doi: 10.1016/j.idc.2016.10.008. Review.

8/24/18 Democratic gubernatorial nominee Gretchen Whitmer picks youthful tech guru Garlin Gilchrist to be her running mate for Michigan Lieutenant Governor. Dems and GOP prepare for this weekend's major party state nominating conventions. Genesee Co. district judge orders Nick Lyon, director of the state Dept. of Health & Human Services, to stand trial for manslaughter stemming from the deaths of two elderly men in Genesee Co. allegedly from Legionnaires Disease possibly connected to contaminated Flint River water. Interview with Democratic Oakland Co. Commissioner Dave Woodward about the upcoming campaigns and his involvement with the MI Time to Care ballot campaign. Sponsored by www.DeadlineDetroit.com.

8/3/18 Michigan Supreme Court allows Voters Not Politicians redistricting proposal to qualify for Nov. 6 statewide ballot. VNP will be the fourth question to be decided by voters in the general election, and there may be a fifth --- raising the minimum wage. Genesee Co. District Judge David Goggins can't pull the trigger on a decision to bind over Nick Lyon, director of the state Dept. of Health & Human Services, for trial on charges relating to deaths from Legionnaire's Disease. Interview with Zach Gorchow, editor of Gongwer News Service. about what voters can expect to happen next Tuesday in the Aug. 7 primary election. Sponsored by www.DeadlineDetroit.com.

Williamsburg, Kentucky is said to be the "Gateway to the Cumberlands." This area is nestled in the foothills of Daniel Boone Country. It's part of Whitley County with the Cumberland River running through it. Another city in this county is Corbin, which has stories of its own including Satanic activity. On this episode, Jamie Wolfe shares many legends and ghost stories from the Williamsburg and Cumberland Gap area in Kentucky. These include University of the Cumberlands, Highland Cemetery, The Independent School, Cumberland Inn, the Bird Man, the Mulberry Black Thing and Cumberland Falls. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of the Cumberlands. The Moment in Oddity features the Telling of the Bees and This Month in History features Legionnaires Disease outbreak starts. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2018/07/ep-268-hauntings-of-cumberlands.html Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music: Vanishing from http://purple-planet.com (Moment in Oddity) In Your Arms by Kevin MacLeod http://incompetech.com (This Month in History) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ All other music licensing: PODCASTMUSIC.COM License Synchronization, Mechanical, Master Use and Performance Direct License for a Single Podcast Series under current monthly subscription.

Robert J. Dvorchak worked as a journalist for nearly 50 years, including eight years as a New York City-based national writer for The Associated Press. In 1990, he was sent to Saudi Arabia to cover the military buildup leading up to Operation Desert Storm and served on a media combat pool assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division during its invasion of Iraq. A U.S. Army veteran who was drafted during the Vietnam Era, he has received numerous writing awards and is an honorary member of Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 325th Parachute Infantry Regiment. His father was a Navy veteran in World War II, and his oldest brother was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and two Purple Hearts as a member of the Air Cavalry Troop of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in Vietnam. A 1972 graduate of California (PA) University with a degree in English literature, he has covered such stories as the original outbreak of Legionnaires Disease in Philadelphia, the Three Mile Island nuclear accident, the earthquake in San Francisco that disrupted the 1989 World Series, the Jeffrey Dahmer serial killings, the first World Trade Center bombing, the Oklahoma City bombing, three Super Bowls, two Stanley Cup finals and two World Series. He has also authored four books, including a Korean War history entitled Battle For Korea and Game Over about the Jerry Sandusky scandal at Penn State. Born in 1949 in Uniontown, Pa., he was inducted into the inaugural class of the Uniontown Area High School Hall of Fame in 2013. Currently an independent media consultant and public speaker who advocates on behalf of veterans, he has taught several courses at the University of Pittsburgh. A resident of the Pittsburgh suburb of Penn Hills, he is married with two daughters and five granddaughters.

-Trying to get our guest, Brian on the line -What did we have for dinner? -Getting stuck talking on the phone. -ACCIDENTALLY killing Heath Ledger -Visiting Bob Hope's tombstone with our grievances -That stupid kilt -Our Picks of the Week. -Doc: Stranger Things Season 2 on Netflix -Brian: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia leaving Netflix -Ceej: Pre-made cold brew coffee -Legionnaire's Disease -Sharing Netflix Accounts -Playing Risk -Using Amazon Echo as surround sound -iPhone vs. Samsung Links for this episode: -I'm Not There (https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiv16WR9MjXAhWmqVQKHcsfAUoQFggoMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.imdb.com%2Ftitle%2Ftt0368794%2F&usg=AOvVaw1uFL68iqsJNd6hvZOWuGn2) -Bob Hope's Grave (https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/204/486021230_4f9fecea22_b.jpg) -With Arms Wide Open- Creed music video (https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjpsqe-9MjXAhUrllQKHZ7SCeIQyCkIKzAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D99j0zLuNhi8&usg=AOvVaw1cO0oRXx_BLoOv8FPsPN4G) -Second Life (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Life) -Stranger Things (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4574334/) -Disneyland hit by Legionnaire's Disease (http://www.ocregister.com/2017/11/16/search-for-source-of-legionnaires-disease-spreads-to-areas-outside-disneyland-resort/) -Joking Hazard (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cyanideandhappiness/joking-hazard) -Transformers Risk (https://www.amazon.com/Hasbro-55536-Transformers-Risk-Game/dp/B000M5I09Q/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1511035345&sr=8-2&keywords=transformers+risk) -Risk 2210 A.D. (https://www.amazon.com/Wizards-of-the-Coast-4099488/dp/B0002ZQFIY/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1511035381&sr=1-1&keywords=risk+2210) -Godstorm Risk (https://www.amazon.com/Avalon-Hill-4098337-Risk-Godstorm/dp/B0002Y0QXA/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1511035416&sr=1-1&keywords=risk+godstorm) -What Do You Meme (https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwi4kebX9cjXAhXDjn4KHQnsAr8YABAAGgJwYw&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAESQOD2IOmgMF4-Ik4enNDWEAtF_mCRMe1XW2XkB6PQMDthlQP2xIG41IAnVPp-ei9QO9zz_0_AUYuAKZA3k3MWQRc&sig=AOD64_189LtZUvqWkamhZnvuiZuFiN7Axg&q=&ved=0ahUKEwjBpuDX9cjXAhVKqFQKHT7kAJ4Q0QwIJg&adurl=) -Super NES Classic (https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=4&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiDh43u9cjXAhUhjFQKHeByCpMQFgg6MAM&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nintendo.com%2Fsuper-nes-classic%2F&usg=AOvVaw1nGyPOmFUHTbEh376YXmcx)

Legionnaires Disease at Disneyland. Dr. ed Krupp on the new planet. Senate budget. Tax bill breakdown. Spoofing coming to an end. Chris Merill in for Tim! @IheartMerrill

Robin tries to convince everyone she knows--but especially healthy people--to get the flu shot. We learn that 50% of the US adult population has high blood pressure, and then figure out what blood pressure numbers mean. A pilot study on diet and heart disease turns out to be a rewritten press release. And we decide not to worry too much about Legionnaires' Disease, but learn it's one of many reasons people might sue Disney (other reasons: literally anything). This week's stories: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2017/11/14/how-common-are-flu-shot-side-effects.html http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/13/health/new-blood-pressure-guidelines/index.html https://consumer.healthday.com/vitamins-and-nutrition-information-27/food-and-nutrition-news-316/try-this-diet-to-lower-your-risk-of-heart-failure-728398.html http://www.newsweek.com/what-legionnaires-disease-deadly-pathogen-shut-down-disneyland-also-lurks-709561

11/13/17 - In this week’s Disneyland and Southern California news, an outbreak of Legionnaires Disease affects Disneyland Visitors, Downtown Disney tweaks its parking rules, and dates for Disneyland’s fresh candy canes are announced.

Symptoms Consistent With Legionnaire's Disease Confirmed at BAMC

Recently, the CDC released new guidelines in the fight to prevent Legionnaires' disease. With recent outbreaks of Legionnaire's throughout the country in Flint, Michigan and Bronx, NY, the maintenance of a building's water system is more important than ever. The guidelines are a huge step forward to help building owners control Legionella bacteria once it has entered their buildings from the public water supply and help prevent uncontrollable deaths from the disease. Today we will speak with Tonya Winders, President and CEO of the Allergy & Asthma Network, the leading nonprofit patient education and advocacy organization for people with asthma, allergies and related conditions. We will discuss what Legionnaires' disease is; why the Allergy & Asthma Network supports the new guidelines; how Legionnaires' disease can cause asthma and respiratory problems; and the importance of being aware of the disease to prevent hundreds of deaths each year.

Mid and West Wales Fire drones: http://www.carmarthenjournal.co.uk/Eye-sky-drones-giving-Mid-West-Wales-Rescue/story-29272887-detail/story.html That 99% Invisible episode about Legionnaires Disease: http://99percentinvisible.org/episode/the-grand-dame-of-broad-street/

Desus Nice (@desusnice) and THE KID MERO (@thekidmero) are the Bodega Boys giving you their irreverent yet hilarious takes on all things pop culture. Recorded at Red Bull Studios in NYC. This week: The Pope visits Kim Davis, Pitbulls, Legionnaires Disease, George Zimmerman and more!

Segment: Dr. Samadi with the latest on the Legionnaires disease by Dr. Samadi

Prepper author Ron Foster joins us for an entertaining hour talking about his books and survival in general with the inimitable Nurse Amy! Also, capsaicin from chili peppers may help prolong your life, plus an update on the outbreak of Legionnaire's disease in New York City.

Catching Up: (0:25) Laura went to Disneyland for Dapper Day. We also talk about Galliday. She's been dying for both Mean Girls and Sunnydale Yarn Clubs. She's really enjoying Agents of SHIELD. And she did some family visiting. Jen has been working a million hours a week, cutting into her knitting time. She and Ron played two gigs, one at a wine bar and one at the Long Beach Art Walk. She visited her family and got to see her new baby niece and her other niece and her nephew. She's continuing work on her Firefly sampler from Watty’s Wall Stuff and spinning on her Threewatersfarm. Melissa went on a cruise with her knitting group and got a lot of knitting done, for the first time in a while (because she likewise work a million hours a week). She has a cold (not Legionnaire's Disease). She saw Kingsman and we talk about the violence in the film. And she's really excited for Furious 7. We also talk about inappropriate work emails. In the Knitting Bag: (11:05) As a note: Melissa is wearing her Customfit Featherweight Cardigan out of Dizzy Blonde DK in the Martha colorway. Laura passed the 2nd corner and on the 3rd side of her Yggdrasil Afghan by Lisa Jacobs out of Berocco Vintage Chunky Mocha. One more row until the second sleeve of Quinty by Bernadette Ambergen is done. She's making the XL size in Dizzy Blonde Studios Superwash Sock, color Marie. She started on Swirl Hat (Crochet) from Patons for her mom for Mothers' Day out of Knit Picks Gloss Fingering in black.  She's all ready to start on Ink by Hanna Maciejewska in Dizzy Blonde Studios Superwash Sock in Applegate.  She's also doing a magic ball preemie hat out of odds and ends of Knit Picks Brava and Berroco Vintage.  And she's planning to do a Yarn Baby Shawl KAL with her friend Cheryle of the Carson Shawl by Romi Hill in 3-color yarn baby from Forbidden Woolery out of Pride Fingering in Smoke Signal, Illium and Mo Duinne Jen is almost done with the second sleeve of her Customfit Tunic out of Cascade Heritage.  She's also working on her Bohus Cuff from her class from Stitches West.  She's swatching for the Four Season Summer Symphony Wedding Ring Shawl by Russian Lily out of Gossamer Weight Silk/Cashmere from Colourmart in a cream color. Melissa is doing a test knit for Customfit that is way overdue out Wollmeise DK in Erbse. She is also working on her Coracle in Sweet Georgia Trinity Worsted in Oceanside. And another Customfit sweater that she calls her Korl!!! Cardigan out of Cascade 220 in Coral (and yes the name is a reference to The Walking Dead. She is also preparing for a knitalong with a coworker that she taught how to knit. They are going to make an open-front cardigan from the book Knit It!: Learn the Basics and Knit 22 Beautiful Projects, which we recommend for the beginning knitters in your life. Finished Objects: (22:30) Laura finished one preemie stripy hat that she cast on for social knitting for Stitches West. She's made it out of leftover Berroco Vintage and Knitpicks Brava. Jen finished her second 15-color Rainbow Sock in The Fab Funky Fibres self-striping sock yarn of the same name and the heel was out of black Cascade Heritage.  She did the thumb joint top hat afterthought heel by Lara Neel and loves it! (You can find instructions in the Fork in the Road Socks pattern--which is free). We mention Lara's book Sock Architecture and her blog Math4knitters. Melissa blocked and seamed a sweater that had been done since December. She had a pile of stuff to block and seam, but she had a blocking block. All three of us have them. Devil's Tower: (25:37) Which segues to a boring Devil's Tower where we all have stuff to block. Frog Pond: (25:54) Melissa wants to do a shawl collar on her Korl!!! cardigan. She decided to wing it. She had to frog it one time. Then, history repeated itself, so Jen frogged it this time because Melissa just couldn't bring herself to do it...again.  What are friends for? This sweater also had an issue with the sleeves, because Melissa generated the pattern with straight sleeves instead of tapered sleeves. This sweater has been a lot of knitting. This sweater is cursed. We mention the films Snowpiercer and Dracula: The Untold Story. On Deck: (31:31) Laura added Bunnies "R" Us by Marken of the Hat and I to her list of usual suspects. Jen's planning on starting on the Hitofude, redesigning the Joshua Tree Cardigan, something for her friend's baby and a shawl for her to wear at her sister's wedding. Melissa will start the aforementioned cardigan with her coworker. She also wants to make the adult version of the Playful Stripes Cardigan by Alana Dakos, Charlie's Cardigan by Amy Herzog, and she might make a third Leah’s Lovely Cardigan. Jen and Melissa both love how the sweater fits although the find knitting it a bit of slog. Knit Culture: (36:50) Stitches West wrap-up! Laura spent most of the time in her booth, but she enjoyed it. Her haul included a lace-weight linen gradient yarn baby from Apple Tree Knits, another 3-color sparkly yarn baby from Forbidden Woolery, a Little Brother gradient set from Yarn on the House.  Sparkly "Exploding T.A.R.D.I.S." yarn from Steven Be and the book "Crochet so Lovely" by Kristin Omdahl. Jen and Laura got to meet Stephen West at the pajama party and he was very personable and funny (he judged the pajama contest) and he complimented Jen's Leah's Lovely Cardigan. Melissa got a ton of compliments on her Rainbow Sweater. Jen and Melissa had dinner with the Knitmore Girls and Maria from Subway Knits. Jen took a design your own Pi Shawl class and learned a new cast-on she loved. Jen got a mug and some stitch markers from Jennie the Potter, some lovely red fingering weight yarn from Jill Draper Makes Stuff for a sweater, some pink fingering yarn from Miss Babs for a sweater, and lots of vintage buttons, including Bakelite sets. Both Melissa and Jen got some rainbow yarn from White Birch Fiber Arts. Melissa enabled Jen to get some Indigodragonfly for a sweater (and Melissa got some too) from the Yarnover Truck. We love her colorway names. Melissa also got a Jennie the Potter mug and some citrus yellow Jill Draper Makes Stuff Yarn. Melissa got some new yarn babies from Newton's Yarn Country, one in hot pink and one in purple and they were a great deal. She also got several sweater quantities of yarn from Miss Babs in Perfectly Wreckless and Deep Sea Jellyfish and Funny Papers. Melissa and Jen took a six hour class on picking up stitches with Lily Chin and are now experts on picking up stitches. It was amazing. Jen took a class on Bohus Knitting with Susanna Hansson and it was amazing. She even got to see some of the original vintage garments, and even pick them up and handle them. They worked on a cuff in class as well. She wants to get a kit to make a sweater from Angora Garnet. And she also took a great stranded knitting class with Beth Brown-Reinsel, which was amazing, but her brain was seriously fried because it was Sunday. Melissa took color classes with Laura Bryant of Prism Yarns. Jen is not going to take so many classes next year; she is going to do more social stuff. Laura got to meet Marnie McClean in person. And Melissa and Jen got to reunite with a old knitting friend who surprised everyone by coming from England to attend Stitches (who also won the student fashion show). And everyone managed to have great food, including Psycho Donuts. We mention Exploration Station, Rockefeller, Enchanted Mesa, Green Planet Yarn, and Foxy Knits. Geek Culture: (1:05:00) "Goodbye Old Friend", we bid a bittersweet farewell to Leonard Nimoy and Terry Pratchett. Jen shares her favorite Leonard Nimoy story. Upcoming Events: (1:08:32) Vogue Knitting Live, April 17-19 at the Pasadena Convention Center. Laura is taking Amy Herzog's class. Camp CogKNITive, August 21-23, Camarillo, CA. Yarnopshere, October 17-18 EXPO Art Center in Bixby Knolls, Long Beach.

How do you spend a billion and a half dollars? Believe it or not, it's hard to spend that much money. Diageo's Dr. Nick Morgan and his colleagues are about to find out just how hard it can be, since the world's largest spirits company has committed to investing that much to increase its Scotch whisky production. Nick explains the tentative plans for one new malt distillery and possibly a second, along with expansions at several existing distilleries and new warehouse facilities. In the news, Edinburgh's North British grain whisky distillery has been closed temporarily after a Legionnaire's Disease outbreak that has claimed at least one life.