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CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- A chemical spill left the water for 300,000 in and near West Virginia's capital city tinted blue-green and smelling like licorice, with officials saying Friday there was no indication of when it might again be safe for even mundane activities like showers and laundry. Federal authorities began investigating how the foaming agent escaped a chemical plant and seeped into the Elk River. Just how much of the chemical leaked remained unclear . Officials are working with the company that makes the chemical to determine how much can be in the water without it posing harm to residents, said West Virginia American Water president Jeff McIntyre. "We don't know that the water's not safe. But I can't say that it is safe," McIntyre said Friday. "Don't make baby formula with it, don't brush your teeth with it, don't wash it, don't shower with it, don't drink it. You can't just boil it," added McIntyre.  Fo...

Most Popular Aug 4, 2012 istockphoto.com Advertisement - Continue Reading Below The secret to a mildew-free bathroom, especially in summer, is to rid the room of heat and humidity as quickly as possible. Mold spores thrive in warm, moist conditions, so to cut down on cleaning time, keep your bathroom as cool and dry as possible. Here are my favorite ways to stop mildew in its tracks: 1. Ventilate the room This is probably the most important thing you can do. Before each shower, open the window, open the door (at least a crack) to facilitate airflow, and if you have an exhaust fan, switch it on. In fact, keep the fan running for at least istockphoto.com Most Popular 20 minutes after you get out of the shower to purge as much moisture as possible from the room. 2. Squeegee the tiles In my house the rule is last one out of the shower wipes it down. To make it super easy, I keep Casabella's Clip-On Silicone Squeegee ($10, below ) hanging from the showerhead. It takes me (or my h...

06/25/2006 For our weekend list, we've compiled the " Top 10 Strangest Japanese Gadgets and Accessories" for your enjoyment. Which ones are your favorites? 10. Vibrating Optical Mouse This device not only acts as a fully functional optical mouse , it also includes a built-in vibration motor for stress relief. Available in white or silver colors, this mouse features USB connectivity and is priced at $22. It’s also only compatible with Windows, so Mac and Linux users will have to find another way to combine the dionysian pleasures of vibration and gadgets. [Source] 9. The Sauce Dispensing Chopsticks With these sauce dispensing chopsticks you'll never have to dip your sushi in soy sauce again For $21, you can purchsae two pairs of these chopsticks -- made from polypropylene and ABS. [Source] 8. Cardboard Speakers MUJI (best known in Japan for their innovative yet simple products) introducesa new line of cardboard speakers , which consist of "a few" elect...

THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. ANDERSON COOPER, CNN ANCHOR: Good evening, everyone. The program is called NEWSNIGHT, though tonight it may seem a little more like lifestyles of the celebrities and the sub-lebrities, the famous and the infamous. When we looked at what we are covering tonight, we realized we are dealing with a pretty eclectic group of characters. We'll talk about the threat of cyber-terrorism, a big story today , with the man once known as America's most wanted computer outlaw , former hacker, convicted hacker , Kevin Mitnick. We'll look back at someone more famous than infamous, John Entwistle , bassist for The Who, the quiet one -- not hard when you're playing next to Pete Townshend. He was found dead today in Las Vegas, a day before The Who was to start touring. We'll also meet someone who's not exactly ...