How Much Has Spilled, and How Far? Seeking Answers as Questions Mount
Since the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico in April, killing 11 and setting off the biggest maritime oil spill in the nation’s history, questions about the potential dimensions of the disaster have only multiplied from week to week. Readers have been asking whether the oil can be contained, how serious the damage will be and what they can do to help. Following is a primer …
What I Don’t Understand About Body Composition Tools

PLS Laser PLS-60521 PLS180 Laser Level Tool, Yellow $282.00 The PLS180 Tool from Pacific Laser Systems is a plumb, level, and square laser line tool designed to help you complete layout tasks quickly, efficiently, and error-free. Brighter, less bulky, and cheaper than most rotary lasers, the PLS180 presents a broad range of features for consistent, time- and money-saving performance, even on the toughest job sites. This laser line tool is compact, dura…

Hoechstmass Tape Measure Keychain Model Picco (Assorted Colors): Pull Out Tape Measure Imperial/Metric (Inches/Centimeter) $6.99 This keychain tape measure will quickly become your most valuable everyday tool! This 55″ hemline extra long retractable tape measure which features a heavy duty German made spring mechanism for long lasting life. It has automatic wind-back and comes with a functional clip-on keychain so you have it with you whenever you need it. It is a bit more pricier compared to other keychains since it is a…

General REF402 GLYCOL REFRACTOMETER TO MEASURE FREEZING POINT (-50 C TO 0 C) $99.90 Specifically measure levels of dissolved solids and freezing point in ethylene, propylene glycol, and brake fluid….

Omron HBF-306C Fat Loss Monitor, Black $29.99 MEASURES BODY FAT IN SECONDS WITH CLINICALLY PROVEN ACCURACYPROVIDES BODY MASS INDEX (BMI) & BODY FAT PERCENTAGE9-PERSON MEMORY SETTINGS NORMAL OR ATHLETE MODE SELECTIONINCLUDES INSTRUCTION MANUAL & 2 AAA BATTERIESUPC : 073796306304Shipping Dimensions : 8.60in X 6.10in X 2.20inEstimated Shipping Weight : 0.9…

Accu-Measure Fitness 3000 Personal Body Fat Tester Enjoy the ability to measure body fat easily, by yourself, in the privacy of your own home, with the reliability and accuracy that you expect from world class training tools. Recommended in body for life and endorsed by the World Natural Bodybuilding Federation, Accu-Measure Personal Body Fat Testers have gold standard accuracy to within 1.1% of underwater weighing results…

Skin Fold Caliper $14.00 SLIM GUIDE SKINFOLD CALIPER The most widely used professional body fat caliper in the world. This accurate and easy to use pistol grip trigger caliper is made of durable ABS plastic. Includes “How To Measure Your % Body Fat” manual….

Worms Armageddon $18.50 Have fun with the Worms double pack together on one disc! Enter the bizarre and fantastic cartoon world where you wreak havoc on your rivals in a game of revenge and petty-minded cruelty. Get ready for an all out strategy game…are you up for the challenge for Worms Armageddon and Worms 2?…

Slim Guide Skinfold Caliper $14.54 The Slim Guide Skinfold Caliper is an exceptional body fat measurement device. The Slim Guide is the only low-cost caliper which meets all of the requirements for jaw pressure and accuracy….

Omron Body Logic Fat Loss Monitor model HBF-306C(Black) $29.13 The Omron HBF-306C measures body fat weight and percentage with clinically proven accuracy! This fitness assessment tool features two modes for accurate results for athletes and non-athletes and measurement results in 7 seconds. Save time with memory settings for 9 personal profiles and use the body mass index reading for added tracking ability. Device includes two AAA batteries….

Measuring Penny $4.10 Lisa has an important homework assignment–to measure something in several different ways. She has to use standard units like inches and nonstandard units like paper clips to find out height, width, length, weight, volume, temperature, and time. Lisa decides to measure her dog, Penny, and finds out … Penny’s nose = 1 inch long Penny’s tail = 1 dog biscuit longPenny’s paw print = 3 centimeters wi…

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