Desalination could be answer for Santa Fe: "A sea of salt water flowing under New Mexico could hold the solution to Santa Fe's water needs, but it would come at a cost. Some developers and entrepreneurs see the brackish water as the answer to Santa Fe's future water needs."

Dry Faucets Enrage Italians: "The Italian government has promised to do something about a water shortage after weeks of protests by southern farmers with shriveled crops and Sicilian housewives sick of unwashed dishes."

Conservation helped avert more severe water limits: "Water restrictions brought on by drought this year have forced many Americans to let the lawn brown and keep the pool empty. Count your blessings, experts say: It might have been worse. Federal statistics show that the amount of water taken from streams, lakes and other sources for each person has been falling since at least the early 1980s. In 1980, an average of nearly 2,000 gallons was collected for use per person. In 1995, 1,510 gallons per person was collected."

Rough photos from the Summer Picnic are now online!

Roland said:

What's the difference between a 500 and a 900 series Oxygenics SkinCare Shower (OSCS)?

What does it mean when we say some of the OSCS are gravity-fed and others arent?

What exactly is "Delrin" and why is it such an important part of the product make-up?

Is a 610 better for the London, UK market than a 500?

What does the spinning innards of the OSCS do for the water efficiency?

What's the "oxygen" part of the Oxygenics showerhead?

Exactly how much water and energy does the OSCS save anyway?

Do the different shapes of the showerhead effect its efficiency?

Why do the world's finest hotels and spas love the OSCS? FOR ANSWERS TO THESE and many other insightful nuggets of Oxygenics SkinCare Shower detail, be sure to attend Christian Scheder's "Show & Tell" this Friday, 07/09/02 at 9:00 a.m. RSVP encouraged...

Scientists unveil plan to manage water resources: "Researchers say governments should scrap the concept of borders when looking at ways to minimize the nation's susceptibility to drought."

Melissa has put together an online version of the Office Phone Directory.

Meet the Nigerian E-Mail Grifters: "She's a widow, he's a high-ranking government official. They have fallen on hard times and urgently request your assistance to get a large sum of money out of Nigeria. They will reward you handsomely for your help."

Next Dimension in Baby Watching: "Expectant mothers should soon be able to get a sneak preview of their unborn baby with an ultrasound exam that comes with an added feature -- it can screen the fetus in four dimensions."

Space News: "China plans to launch its first people into space in 2003 or 2004, according to a US Defense Department report. The report also said that Chinese long-term plans include a space station and, farther out, a reusable launch vehicle, both projects that Chinese officials have previously claimed are in the works. The report concluded that China's human spaceflight efforts will result in improved military space systems in the 2010-2020 period."