All sorts of #toxic materials are released into the #atmosphere when buildings and their contents #burn. It's why one sees urban #firefighters donning breathing apparatus. #Wildlands adjacent to the Los Angeles basin also contain #mercury and #lead in #soil and litter layers, deposited over many years from #air #pollution generated by vehicles and industries. #Wildfires often emit these heavy metals.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/well/la-firefighters-mercury-lead-blood-levels.html

"Even this Fox News nut thinks Trump team 'F'd up' by leaking war plans"

https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2025/3/25/2312490/-Even-this-Fox-News-nut-thinks-Trump-team-F-d-up-by-leaking-war-plans

"Even Trump sycophant and Fox News commentator Tomi Lahren is unimpressed by the Trump administration’s handling of the disastrous leak of confidential war plans to bomb Yemen."

Via LA County CJIC: Free Blood Testing for Lead

The Department of Public Health is offering free blood lead testing for those concerned about exposure to lead from the recent wildfires.  
Residents can visit their medical provider
Dial 1-800-524-5323 to request a free appointment through Quest Labs
Visit one of the community events where Public Health is offering free blood lead testing 

None of them knew each other, but the three others formed an instant opinion of the fourth, a guy who walked with his shoulders thrown back and his chin lifted, as if he could hear an adoring audience cheering. He was the one who pushed on the glowing doors of the edifice they all came to consciousness in front of.

The doors opened inward.

"I'll #lead; you follow," the guy said. The other three glanced at each other.

"You're not the boss of us, actually," one said.

Sgt. Moyer slept during Kiki and Tav's vigil.
Kiki's vigil for Tim.
Tav's vigil for Kiki.
Both watched a trailer on Keeno. Someone dramatized the destruction of Austin as a 21st century cape film. Tav was heavy and solid against Kiki's leg when the trailer began.
"#Lead!" Titi's hair blazed as she rose from the bottom of the screen in a storm of spirals.
"Follow!" Amidst gargoyle instrumentation and tools, something flared before Pipi's goggled face as she assembled a crazy gadget. 1/2
#wss366

When they reached the Grand Hotel, grooms ran out to take charge of the horses and #lead them away while attendants unstrapped and unloaded the luggage from the coach. Curtains stepped down from the box and opened the door to the coach.
"We have arrived, Milady," he said. "And you are now safe. I must now return with my men."
He extended a hand to assist her down from the coach.
"Thank you, Milord, for your concern," she said, taking his hand and stepping down. #wss366

Today's Wandering Shop Stories #prompt is #lead. Feel like writing something short and sweet that has the word "lead" in it? Check out the definitions of the word at: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lead Join in and tag it with #wss366! #writing #WritingLife #microfiction h/t @tobadzistsini

Lawmaker seeks ban of toxic fuel at Portland racetrack after Guardian story

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/05/oregon-bill-ban-leaded-fuel-portland-racetrack

"Don't Worry Baby" is a song by American #rock band #theBeachBoys from their March 1964 album #ShutDownVolume2. Written by #BrianWilson and #RogerChristian, Wilson's #lead vocal on the track is considered one of his defining performances, and he later referred to "Don't Worry Baby" as perhaps the Beach Boys' finest record. It was issued in May 1964 as the B-side of "#IGetAround", and charted separately at No. 24 on the #Billboard #Hot100.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Y-0nWVdBH4

Republicans: fyi we are bombing #france for being too #gay & #lead poisoning is now mandatory

Democrats: yeah? well prepare yourselves for several strongly worded haikus

Why was the ‘hunting’ Lobby appeased with a voluntary elimination of lead in shot? Even now, years after they promised to eliminate it for killing waterfowl it is still in common use. And as for its use on land…

Ban it. Ban its sale, use and import - they will never do this voluntarily.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/mar/06/lead-uk-game-shooting-study

lead, silver, copper, and zinc

Leadbelt
Richard Stimac

#Poetry #RichardStimac #Missouri #InkSweatAndTears #Lead #Silver #Copper #Zinc #Mining #Ammunition #BonneTerre

https://inksweatandtears.co.uk/richard-stimac/

Overconsumption of lithium: https://www.aurianneor.org/overconsumption-of-lithium/

“In many countries, the water used to steep #tea is contaminated with lead from aging pipes. In the United States, nine million homes get their water through pipes that contain #lead, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Lead is especially dangerous to children. Exposure can lead to developmental delays and behavioral issues. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/science/tea-leaves-lead.html?unlocked_article_code=1.004.IZ4l.wt4jkO9D3d7l&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

"You must spin these #lead pipes into gold by sunset," the king declared. "If you don't, it's OFF WITH YOUR HEAD."

"Hold up," Arugula said. "Didn't my dad say I could spin *straw* into gold? That's his typical boast."

The king's brow wrinkled. "He might have. We were both pretty drunk."

"Well, for tasks like lead into gold, you need an alchemist, not a miller's daughter. So if you'll just excuse me..." And she beat a hasty retreat, leaving the king surrounded by pipes.