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The Advertiser
2 hours ago
- Business
- The Advertiser
Airport's lost lots auctioned off to teach kids to swim
Jewellery, alcohol and lots and lots of headphones lost by the 40 million passengers who travel through Australia's busiest airport each year are being auctioned off. The Sydney Airport lost property auction, beginning on Monday, hopes to raise funds to pay for swimming lessons for thousands of local children. "This auction is more than just a chance to score a great find, it's about giving back to our local community," the airport's corporate affairs general manager Josh Clements said. More than 2000 items are being auctioned off, with bids starting at $10. Shortly after the auction started, a pair of Apple AirPods Pro, sealed in their box, was leading the interest, with 21 bidders pushing the price up to $200, with more than a week before the auction's end. Those chasing a bargain may be more interested in other lots listing multiple pairs of the popular headphone, with pictures showing varying degrees of damage, questionable cleanliness, and unverified authenticity. Residents living near the airport may be interested in several other noise-cancelling headphones on offer. Laptops and e-readers are some of the other items frequently taken aboard, and subsequently lost by flyers, as well as abandoned airport purchases such as perfumes and duty-free-sized bottles of spirits which make up a significant number of auction items. The airport curfew reduces noise between 11pm and 6am but those struggling to sleep for other reasons could pick up a cheap CPAP sleep apnoea treatment device, among some of the more unusual finds. Other oddities include an Electrolux vacuum cleaner, and an unrelated, and perhaps erroneously titled, "Hooverboard" - likely abandoned by a traveller unaware the self-balancing mobility devices had been banned from the air by many carriers. Popular items on Monday morning included an 18ct gold bracelet, with 19 bidders pushing the price up to $600. A black Gucci bag had 14 bidders willing to pay up to $320. The auction is being conducted by Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers. Director Casi Prischi said the auction is one of its most loved events. "People from all over Australia log in to bid, not just for the bargains, but because it supports something meaningful." The airport has kicked in $100,000 with hopes the auction can secure another $200,000 to fund swimming lessons for children in Sydney's inner west, over where planes descend on approach to the airport. Jewellery, alcohol and lots and lots of headphones lost by the 40 million passengers who travel through Australia's busiest airport each year are being auctioned off. The Sydney Airport lost property auction, beginning on Monday, hopes to raise funds to pay for swimming lessons for thousands of local children. "This auction is more than just a chance to score a great find, it's about giving back to our local community," the airport's corporate affairs general manager Josh Clements said. More than 2000 items are being auctioned off, with bids starting at $10. Shortly after the auction started, a pair of Apple AirPods Pro, sealed in their box, was leading the interest, with 21 bidders pushing the price up to $200, with more than a week before the auction's end. Those chasing a bargain may be more interested in other lots listing multiple pairs of the popular headphone, with pictures showing varying degrees of damage, questionable cleanliness, and unverified authenticity. Residents living near the airport may be interested in several other noise-cancelling headphones on offer. Laptops and e-readers are some of the other items frequently taken aboard, and subsequently lost by flyers, as well as abandoned airport purchases such as perfumes and duty-free-sized bottles of spirits which make up a significant number of auction items. The airport curfew reduces noise between 11pm and 6am but those struggling to sleep for other reasons could pick up a cheap CPAP sleep apnoea treatment device, among some of the more unusual finds. Other oddities include an Electrolux vacuum cleaner, and an unrelated, and perhaps erroneously titled, "Hooverboard" - likely abandoned by a traveller unaware the self-balancing mobility devices had been banned from the air by many carriers. Popular items on Monday morning included an 18ct gold bracelet, with 19 bidders pushing the price up to $600. A black Gucci bag had 14 bidders willing to pay up to $320. The auction is being conducted by Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers. Director Casi Prischi said the auction is one of its most loved events. "People from all over Australia log in to bid, not just for the bargains, but because it supports something meaningful." The airport has kicked in $100,000 with hopes the auction can secure another $200,000 to fund swimming lessons for children in Sydney's inner west, over where planes descend on approach to the airport. Jewellery, alcohol and lots and lots of headphones lost by the 40 million passengers who travel through Australia's busiest airport each year are being auctioned off. The Sydney Airport lost property auction, beginning on Monday, hopes to raise funds to pay for swimming lessons for thousands of local children. "This auction is more than just a chance to score a great find, it's about giving back to our local community," the airport's corporate affairs general manager Josh Clements said. More than 2000 items are being auctioned off, with bids starting at $10. Shortly after the auction started, a pair of Apple AirPods Pro, sealed in their box, was leading the interest, with 21 bidders pushing the price up to $200, with more than a week before the auction's end. Those chasing a bargain may be more interested in other lots listing multiple pairs of the popular headphone, with pictures showing varying degrees of damage, questionable cleanliness, and unverified authenticity. Residents living near the airport may be interested in several other noise-cancelling headphones on offer. Laptops and e-readers are some of the other items frequently taken aboard, and subsequently lost by flyers, as well as abandoned airport purchases such as perfumes and duty-free-sized bottles of spirits which make up a significant number of auction items. The airport curfew reduces noise between 11pm and 6am but those struggling to sleep for other reasons could pick up a cheap CPAP sleep apnoea treatment device, among some of the more unusual finds. Other oddities include an Electrolux vacuum cleaner, and an unrelated, and perhaps erroneously titled, "Hooverboard" - likely abandoned by a traveller unaware the self-balancing mobility devices had been banned from the air by many carriers. Popular items on Monday morning included an 18ct gold bracelet, with 19 bidders pushing the price up to $600. A black Gucci bag had 14 bidders willing to pay up to $320. The auction is being conducted by Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers. Director Casi Prischi said the auction is one of its most loved events. "People from all over Australia log in to bid, not just for the bargains, but because it supports something meaningful." The airport has kicked in $100,000 with hopes the auction can secure another $200,000 to fund swimming lessons for children in Sydney's inner west, over where planes descend on approach to the airport. Jewellery, alcohol and lots and lots of headphones lost by the 40 million passengers who travel through Australia's busiest airport each year are being auctioned off. The Sydney Airport lost property auction, beginning on Monday, hopes to raise funds to pay for swimming lessons for thousands of local children. "This auction is more than just a chance to score a great find, it's about giving back to our local community," the airport's corporate affairs general manager Josh Clements said. More than 2000 items are being auctioned off, with bids starting at $10. Shortly after the auction started, a pair of Apple AirPods Pro, sealed in their box, was leading the interest, with 21 bidders pushing the price up to $200, with more than a week before the auction's end. Those chasing a bargain may be more interested in other lots listing multiple pairs of the popular headphone, with pictures showing varying degrees of damage, questionable cleanliness, and unverified authenticity. Residents living near the airport may be interested in several other noise-cancelling headphones on offer. Laptops and e-readers are some of the other items frequently taken aboard, and subsequently lost by flyers, as well as abandoned airport purchases such as perfumes and duty-free-sized bottles of spirits which make up a significant number of auction items. The airport curfew reduces noise between 11pm and 6am but those struggling to sleep for other reasons could pick up a cheap CPAP sleep apnoea treatment device, among some of the more unusual finds. Other oddities include an Electrolux vacuum cleaner, and an unrelated, and perhaps erroneously titled, "Hooverboard" - likely abandoned by a traveller unaware the self-balancing mobility devices had been banned from the air by many carriers. Popular items on Monday morning included an 18ct gold bracelet, with 19 bidders pushing the price up to $600. A black Gucci bag had 14 bidders willing to pay up to $320. The auction is being conducted by Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers. Director Casi Prischi said the auction is one of its most loved events. "People from all over Australia log in to bid, not just for the bargains, but because it supports something meaningful." The airport has kicked in $100,000 with hopes the auction can secure another $200,000 to fund swimming lessons for children in Sydney's inner west, over where planes descend on approach to the airport.
Perth Now
4 hours ago
- Business
- Perth Now
Airport's lost lots auctioned off to teach kids to swim
Jewellery, alcohol and lots and lots of headphones lost by the 40 million passengers who travel through Australia's busiest airport each year are being auctioned off. The Sydney Airport lost property auction, beginning on Monday, hopes to raise funds to pay for swimming lessons for thousands of local children. "This auction is more than just a chance to score a great find, it's about giving back to our local community," the airport's corporate affairs general manager Josh Clements said. More than 2000 items are being auctioned off, with bids starting at $10. Shortly after the auction started, a pair of Apple AirPods Pro, sealed in their box, was leading the interest, with 21 bidders pushing the price up to $200, with more than a week before the auction's end. Those chasing a bargain may be more interested in other lots listing multiple pairs of the popular headphone, with pictures showing varying degrees of damage, questionable cleanliness, and unverified authenticity. Residents living near the airport may be interested in several other noise-cancelling headphones on offer. Laptops and e-readers are some of the other items frequently taken aboard, and subsequently lost by flyers, as well as abandoned airport purchases such as perfumes and duty-free-sized bottles of spirits which make up a significant number of auction items. The airport curfew reduces noise between 11pm and 6am but those struggling to sleep for other reasons could pick up a cheap CPAP sleep apnoea treatment device, among some of the more unusual finds. Other oddities include an Electrolux vacuum cleaner, and an unrelated, and perhaps erroneously titled, "Hooverboard" - likely abandoned by a traveller unaware the self-balancing mobility devices had been banned from the air by many carriers. Popular items on Monday morning included an 18ct gold bracelet, with 19 bidders pushing the price up to $600. A black Gucci bag had 14 bidders willing to pay up to $320. The auction is being conducted by Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers. Director Casi Prischi said the auction is one of its most loved events. "People from all over Australia log in to bid, not just for the bargains, but because it supports something meaningful." The airport has kicked in $100,000 with hopes the auction can secure another $200,000 to fund swimming lessons for children in Sydney's inner west, over where planes descend on approach to the airport.
West Australian
4 hours ago
- Business
- West Australian
Airport's lost lots auctioned off to teach kids to swim
Jewellery, alcohol and lots and lots of headphones lost by the 40 million passengers who travel through Australia's busiest airport each year are being auctioned off. The Sydney Airport lost property auction, beginning on Monday, hopes to raise funds to pay for swimming lessons for thousands of local children. "This auction is more than just a chance to score a great find, it's about giving back to our local community," the airport's corporate affairs general manager Josh Clements said. More than 2000 items are being auctioned off, with bids starting at $10. Shortly after the auction started, a pair of Apple AirPods Pro, sealed in their box, was leading the interest, with 21 bidders pushing the price up to $200, with more than a week before the auction's end. Those chasing a bargain may be more interested in other lots listing multiple pairs of the popular headphone, with pictures showing varying degrees of damage, questionable cleanliness, and unverified authenticity. Residents living near the airport may be interested in several other noise-cancelling headphones on offer. Laptops and e-readers are some of the other items frequently taken aboard, and subsequently lost by flyers, as well as abandoned airport purchases such as perfumes and duty-free-sized bottles of spirits which make up a significant number of auction items. The airport curfew reduces noise between 11pm and 6am but those struggling to sleep for other reasons could pick up a cheap CPAP sleep apnoea treatment device, among some of the more unusual finds. Other oddities include an Electrolux vacuum cleaner, and an unrelated, and perhaps erroneously titled, "Hooverboard" - likely abandoned by a traveller unaware the self-balancing mobility devices had been banned from the air by many carriers. Popular items on Monday morning included an 18ct gold bracelet, with 19 bidders pushing the price up to $600. A black Gucci bag had 14 bidders willing to pay up to $320. The auction is being conducted by Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers. Director Casi Prischi said the auction is one of its most loved events. "People from all over Australia log in to bid, not just for the bargains, but because it supports something meaningful." The airport has kicked in $100,000 with hopes the auction can secure another $200,000 to fund swimming lessons for children in Sydney's inner west, over where planes descend on approach to the airport.
CNET
2 days ago
- General
- CNET
Easily Make Your Own Distilled Water With 5 Simple Steps
When disaster strikes, distilled water can be a lifesaver, especially if you have a CPAP machine for sleep apnea or other critical medical devices that require it. As the purest type of water available, distilled water can be a blessing for dealing with cuts or scrapes, since you'll be limiting the risk of infection. Unlike simple filtered water, distilled water is pretty much free of all impurities. That means it's missing beneficial minerals like calcium and magnesium and will taste a little weird, even though it's extremely safe to drink. Maintaining and storing a good supply of distilled water is a great way to prepare for emergency situations like hurricanes, floods, wildfires or other natural disasters. Most grocery stores sell distilled water, but in the past few years, we've seen many shortages. If you can't find distilled water and need it to prepare for an upcoming storm or to ensure you can run your medical devices, there's an easy way to make it at home yourself. Why make distilled water at home? For people suffering from sleep apnea who use CPAP machines or any other sort of humidifier, distilled water is essential. It's also useful if you don't want additional minerals in your water. (For example, distilled water won't corrode automobile engine parts or create lime-scale buildup in aquariums and it's easier on your home if you use it to make this all-natural cleaner.) Joey Skladany/CNET If you live in a place with "hard" water or water with lots of chemicals, you can even use distilled water to protect your hair when washing it. However, because distilled water doesn't have minerals like calcium and magnesium, it tastes bland and isn't the best for drinking. You can buy distilled water at your local grocery store or on Amazon, but making it at home will save you money and keep a few plastic jugs out of the recycling system. Learning to make this bacteria-free water at home will also save you if the store is out of stock. Below, I'll walk you through the five steps to make your own distilled water. I'll also explain the differences between all the types of water you come across in the store. For more tips, find out if it's cheaper to buy groceries online compared with the grocery store and our list of the best filtered water bottles. What's the difference between tap, filtered, purified and distilled water? Tap water is the easy one. Turn on your kitchen faucet. Water comes out of the tap. Voila! Tap water. The quality of tap water varies by location and might contain traces of minerals specific to the geology of your region, as well as traces of chemicals used in municipal water treatment. Hopefully, your tap water is safe to drink, but that's not true for as many as 45 million Americans. Filtered water is one solution. Filtered water starts out as plain tap water. You may already have filtered water in your home by way of a whole-house filtration system, a faucet filter or a water filtration pitcher. Most filtered water passes through some combination of carbon and micron filters, which help to remove chemicals such as chlorine (commonly added to municipal tap water as a disinfectant) and pesticides, and metals like copper or lead. Filters can also eliminate foul odors and tastes. Purified water usually begins as tap water as well. It will go through many purification processes, including those used for water filtration. Purified water goes a step further than filtering, with a process that removes chemical pollutants, bacteria, fungi and algae. You'll often find purified water in bottles at your local grocery. Distilled water is a more specialized type of purified water but much easier and cheaper to produce at home. As with purified water, it meets the classification requirement of 10ppm (parts per million) of total dissolved solids, aka contaminants, or less. The process of distilling is simple: Heat tap water to the point that it turns to vapor. When the vapor condenses back to water, it leaves behind any mineral residue. The resulting condensed liquid is distilled water. Is it safe to drink distilled water? Distilled water is completely safe for use but the downside of distilling is that it removes all of the helpful minerals like calcium and magnesium that occur naturally in tap water. For that reason, it isn't generally recommended to use distilled water as your daily drinking water. You might also find that it lacks the flavor of tap or filtered water. What's the best way to store distilled water? If stored properly, distilled water can have a long shelf life as long as it's not exposed to direct sunlight or warm temperatures. Choose the storage container you use for distilled water carefully. Distilled water's lack of nutrients can cause it to leach chemicals from the container it's stored in. If you plan to use the water immediately, most containers will do but for long-term storage it's best to use glass or high-quality stainless steel. Making distilled water is like a fun science project. Gettys Images/DanBrandenburg How to make your own distilled water Here's how you can distill your own water at home. Not to get too scientific here, but this is exciting for me. We'll be using water in all three of its known states -- solid, liquid and gas. The gist is this: You heat water (liquid), turn it into water vapor (gas), then collect the condensation with the aid of ice (solid). It's like middle school science class all over again. You'll likely find everything you need in your kitchen. A large pot with a lid, a small pot, water, ice and oven mitts for handling the hot cookware. It does take some time for all this science to happen, so be prepared. In my example below, I started with 8 cups of water in the large pot. After 1 hour, I had produced about 1 1/4 cup of distilled water. To create a gallon jug that you'd find in the supermarket you'd need about 13 hours of distilling time. If you follow these steps, you should get near 100% yield, but whatever amount of distilled water you want to end up with, make sure to add additional water so you don't end up heating an empty pot(s) at the end of the process, which can damage cookware. Ice speeds up the condensation process. Steve Conaway/CNET 1. First, place the large pot over a stovetop burner and add 8 cups of water. Then, place the smaller pot inside the large pot. At this point, the smaller pot should float on top of the water. The key to circulating water vapor inside the large pot is airflow. Make sure there's plenty of space around the smaller pot, both around its sides and between it and the top of the larger pot. 2. Next, turn the burner to somewhere between medium and medium-high heat. I tried to keep the heat level at a steady simmer -- somewhere between 180 and 200 degrees Fahrenheit -- and not a boil. Running a higher temperature won't get you a higher yield, but it will warm up the cold side of the lid faster, and make general handling of the equipment harder to deal with. 3. After you put the burner on, place the lid upside-down on the large pot. Lids are usually higher in the middle than around the edges. Flipping the lid will allow the condensed distilled water to trickle down to the middle of the lid and into the smaller pot. Once all this is done, head over to your icemaker (or tray) and load the top of the inverted lid with ice. The difference in temperature on the two sides of the lid will speed up the condensation process. Use caution throughout the process. Steve Conaway/CNET 4. At this point, you can sit back and wait. I ended up replenishing the ice supply twice within an hour, once at 30 minutes and once after 45 minutes. This is what you need the oven mitts for -- that lid will be hot! Use caution when dumping that now-hot melted ice. The water in the smaller pot is your distilled water. Steve Conaway/CNET 5. Any water that has dripped down into the smaller pot has now been distilled. Again, I was able to make about 1 1/4 cup of distilled water from 8 cups of tap water in about an hour. Just remember, making your own distilled water is easy (and fun!), but lack of nutrients makes it a bad choice for daily drinking water. But if you're stuck at home and you rely on a device that requires it, or perhaps you just want to keep your fish healthy, you may want to try making it yourself. For more, check out how to clean mold and bacteria out of your washing machine and the best way to unclog a clogged toilet.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
New sleep apnea therapy offered at CarolinaEast Health System
NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — A medical team with the CarolinaEast Health System are offering a new solution for those who struggle with a CPAP machine. Medical personnel with the Ear, Nose and Throat section of CarolinaEast are now making Inspire therapy available to the public. They have just completed their 50th Inspire implant. Inspire therapy helps those who have obstructive sleep apnea and struggle to use a CPAP. It offers a long-term and mask-free solution by syncing with the patient's natural breathing pattern and keeps their airway open. 'We are excited to stay on the cutting edge of technology for our patients in coastal NC,' stated Dr. McNabb, Otolaryngologist. 'The new Inspire therapy is one more tool to help those who suffer from sleep apnea get the rest they need.' The procedure involves two incisions, one in the chest and one under the chin where the nerve that controls the airway muscles is located. The Inspire implant and breathing sensors are placed in the chest incision. A handheld remote is given to the patient for them to turn the implant on when they're ready to sleep. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
