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Cisterns are storage tanks for rainfall that has been collected from a roof or some other catchment area. [1]

Many people in dry or rural areas have cisterns to back up their regular water supply, and in some cases, a cistern is used as the primary source of water for a household. [2]

An artificial reservoir or tank for storing water at atmospheric pressure (such as rain-water collected from a roof) for use when required. [3]

Waterproof lime plaster cisterns in the floors of houses are features of Neolithic village sites of the Levant at, for instance, Ramad and Lebwe, and by the late fourth millennium BCE, as at Jawa in northeastern Lebanon, cisterns are essential elements of emerging water management techniques in dry-land farming communities. [4]

Rough surfaced materials collect dirt and debris that affect the quality of the water collected. [1]

A receptacle for holding water or other liquid, especially a tank for catching and storing rainwater. [5]

The water from these systems, if managed correctly, can be used for drinking, bathing and cooking as well as for garden irrigation. [6]

The modern water closet or toilet utilises a cistern to reserve and hold the correct amount of water required to flush the toilet bowl. [3]

Advantages include the durability and added thermal mass, plus the fact that two walls of the cistern perform double duty as a portion of our cottage’s foundation. [6]

Modern cisterns range in capacity from a few litres to thousands of cubic metres, effectively forming covered reservoirs. [...] A closed space serving as a reservoir for lymph or other body fluids, especially one of the enlarged subarachnoid spaces containing cerebrospinal fluid. [3]

I formed up the floor of the cistern much as you would a sidewalk, driveway or other flat work. [6]

Very common throughout Brazil, for instance, they were traditionally made of concrete walls (much like the houses, themselves), with a similar concrete top (about 5 cm. [3]

Some countries or regions, such as Bermuda and the U.S. Virgin Islands have laws that require rainwater harvesting systems to be built alongside any new construction, and cisterns can be used in these cases. [...] It is recommended to inspect them regularly, keep them well-enclosed, and to occasionally empty them and clean them with an appropriate dilution of chlorine and to rinse them well. [4]

Sources:
[1] AE64/AE029: Cisterns To Collect Non-Potable Water For …
[2] What is a Cistern?
[3] cistern: Definition from Answers.com
[4] Cistern - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[5] cistern - definition of cistern by the Free Online Dictionary …
[6] Dancing Rabbit: How to Build a Rainwater Catchment Cistern

In order to live your best life, it’s important to take care of yourself — physically, mentally and emotionally. [...] At ABC Family, we believe that healthy living means living life to the fullest. [1]

Funny, heartbreaking and provocative, Huge follows the lives of seven teens and the staff at a weight-loss camp, as they look beneath the surface to discover their true selves and the truth about each other. [2]

Not only can you watch Huge, but you can read all about it, too. [1]

“Huge” is heartwarming drama that focuses on seven teens from different backgrounds attending a weight loss camp as they embark on their individual journeys of self discovery. [3]

It’s not often that a network has open casting calls for a scripted program, but ABC Family is doing so for Huge. [4]

Holzman will serve as executive producer as will Kim Rozenfeld (American High), while Dooley will serve as producer on the series. [...] Don’t forget to tune into ABC Family on Monday night at 9/8c for the much-anticipated premiere of Huge. [1]

In a country where many of us are overweight, it says something that our entertainment capital couldn’t possibly find enough “people of a certain size” to create a cast of kids to populate a fat camp. [4]

Alloy Entertainment’s Leslie Morgenstein and Bob Levy (Gossip Girl, The Vampire Diaries), will also serve as executive producers; Robin Schiff (Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion and ABC Family’s 10 Things I Hate About You) will serve as a consulting producer. [3]

Zander Eckhouse comes from a family of actors. [2]

Huge is based on Sasha Paley’s book of the same name, and apparently they need to find six plus-sized teens to star in it… or at least six people who can pass for 15-16 year olds. [4]

Huge, based on author Sasha Paley’s book of the same name from Alloy Entertainment, is being developed by Winnie Holzman (Wicked, My So-Called Life, Once & Again) and daughter Savannah Dooley. [1]

The cast also includes Hayley Hasselhoff as Amber, Zander Eckhouse as George, Stefan Van Ray as Trent, Harvey Guillen as Alistair, Ari Stidham as Ian, Raven Goodwin as Becca and Ashley Holliday as Chloe. [3]

Additional cast include Zander Eckhouse as George, Harvey Guillen as Alistair, Ari Stidham as Ian, Ashley Holliday as Chloe and Hayley Hasselhoff as Amber. [2]

Sources:
[1] ABC Family - Huge - Huge: Read All About It!
[2] Huge - ABC Family
[3] Huge Preview: ABC Family Summer Series
[4] ABC Family Looking Nationwide For Huge Cast

Christopher and Albie Manzo, Caroline Manzo’s two sons on The Real Housewives of New Jersey, will appear on the upcoming season of Bravo’s Millionaire Matchmaker. [1]

NEW JERSEY (LALATE) ‘ Caroline Manzo’s son Albie Manzo confronts one law school’s decision about his learning disability this week on Real Housewives of NJ. [2]

Last night on Real Housewives of New Jersey, Caroline Manzo faced a very real family crisis as her older son Albie revealed that he was failing law school and had been asked not to come back. [3]

The most recent episode of Real Housewives of New Jersey featured some touching moments. [4]

: The Real Housewives of New Jersey has begun and are now on episode two. [5]

Also Christopher is working at the family business, the Brownstone, and Albie is in law school. [6]

His GPA is currently not where the school or he would like it to be and his continuance with this particular law school is contingent on the results of his appeal. [4]

So the most recent episode of Real Housewives of New Jersey featured some touching moments. [6]

Dina Manzo is working with a drama series on Bravo named as ‘The Real Housewives of New Jersey’ and she is playing a role of a featured housewife. [7]

In a scenario that makes absolute and total sense, Matchmaker’s Patti Stanger and Housewives’s Caroline Manzo are “old friends.” [1]

The conversation and exchange between Caroline and her son was so sincere and heartfelt. [6]

Danielle underwent her own ‘renewal’ process on last night’s episode of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, echoing her sister from across the river, Ramona. [2]

Caroline’s daughter is at cosmetology school (I think she graduated on this episode, they had a celebratory dinner for some reason) studying make up and shows interest in Avant garde make up application. [6]

When Caroline realizes this, she tells her son to be strong and put in maximum effort in studies as he can. [7]

Also owing money is Danielle Staub, who boasts that she was engaged 19 times before marrying now ex-husband Thomas. [5]

Sources:
[1] The Manzo Boys Will Be on Millionaire Matchmaker — Vulture
[2] Albie Manzo at Trends Buzz
[3] Real Housewives’ Kid Albie Manzo Faces Law School Trouble …
[4] Real Housewives of New Jersey-Albie Manzo’s Law…
[5] Albie Manzo ‘ Blogs, Pictures, and more on WordPress
[6] Real Housewives of New Jersey-Albie Manzo’s Law… | Gather
[7] Albie Manzo Law School

Houston-based weatherman Jonathan Novack predicted sunny skies on his quest for love on The Bachelorette, but ultimately found only stormy weather. [1]

Bachelorette 6 episode 6 June 28, the 7 men arrive in Istanbul Turkey, where the Justin Rego scandal is revealed to Ali. [2]

Now that Ali has trimmed down her pool of suitors to seven on The Bachelorette, it’s getting more and more difficult to decide which ones are right for her, which ones aren’t and most especially which ones are there for the wrong reasons. [3]

On a conference call with reporters, Kasey, 27, discussed the body-art strategy, his now-familiar ‘guard and protect’ mantra, the revelation that Justin the wrestler had a girlfriend back home and much more. [4]

So, even though the eternal love that was Jake and Vienna’s has somehow gone sour, we are just going to have to look ahead to what will surely be a more eternal love between Ali and her reality TV soul mate. [5]

Kasey Kahl may not have made a love connection with Ali Fedotowsky on The Bachelorette, but the advertising executive from central California did not leave empty-handed after getting a tattoo during the show’s New York stop. [...] I wasn’t sure if I wanted to show Ali or not. [4]

Not only will Rego turkey out at first when Ali confronts him, he will also be left in Istanbul without a rose. [2]

The 30-year-old, who plans to move to Los Angeles soon to find fame on television, recounted his Speedo situation, his quarrels with Craig and all his wrong moves with Ali Fedotowsky. [1]

Like I told Ali the first time when I got to have a one-on-one conversation with her, I’ve always had that belief. [6]

Whistle Blower Craig rhymed, Chris L. was cute, and Chris N., who finally got some screen time this week, was super awkward and boring. [5]

I said it in the beginning, Frank is one who turns out to be the real douche bag that makes Ali cry. [2]

Kirk touched Ali’s face during his poem and Frank took Ali’s hand, so they were the front-runners, with Kirk winning in the end. [...] When he found out he would be going on the two-on-one date with Justin, Kasey freaked out and Justin kept heckling him. [5]

Frank gets his second one-on-one date six weeks after his first date with Ali and that much-needed opportunity seems to redeem himself in Ali’s eyes. [3]

Sources:
[1] Bachelorette s Jonathan Still Has a Sunny Outlook About Love …
[2] Bachelorette 6 Episode 6 ; Justin Rego Kicked Off While Frank …
[3] The Winners and Losers of ‘The Bachelorette‘ Week 6
[4] Bachelorette s Kasey Doesn’t Regret Awesome’ Tattoo ‘ or …
[5] Tasha Gordon-Solmon: The Bachelorette Episode Five Recap …
[6] ‘The Bachelorette’s‘ Kasey Kahl: ‘Frank would be great for …

The Aiken County, South Carolina coroner said Monday that 30-year-old Michael Kirkham died from bleeding inside the brain. [1]

The Aiken County coroner said Monday that 30-year-old Michael Kirkham died from bleeding inside the brain. [...] Coroner Tim Carlton said Kirkham collapsed following Saturday night’s fight at the USC Aiken Convocation Center. [2]

WRDW in Augusta first reported that Kirkham was transported to Aiken Regional Medical Center from the venue following the fight and was pronounced dead of a brain hemorrhage Monday morning. [3]

South Carolina law had prevented organized MMA-style competition until last summer. [4]

Kirkham received several blows to the head during the first round of the fight, causing the referee to stop the fight, reports CBS affiliate WLTX in Columbia. [2]

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A mixed martial arts fighter has died from brain injuries in his professional debut. [5]

Kirkham competed on a Dash Entertainment and King MMA co-promoted “Confrontation at the Convocation Center” event at the USC Aiken Convocation Center, a card regulated by the South Carolina Athletic Commission. [3]

A mixed martial arts fighter has died from brain injuries in his professional debut. [6]

I would agree, overall, the NFL has a tough battle to fight in how they regulate the sport in a way that best preserves players’ long term health, particularly with brain injuries. [...] The sport is growing and for good reason. [...] COLUMBIA, S.C. - A mixed martial arts fighter has died from brain injuries in his professional debut. [7]

Kirkham becomes the second fighter to pass away due to causes from a regulated MMA fight in the US. [3]

He had fought six times as an amateur before turning pro. [1]

Kirkham was the captain of his own “Fayetteville Independents” MMA team and according to his teammate John Yox’s Facebook page, had “severe bleeding in the brain” and had been kept on life support. [3]

Sources:
[1] MMA: MMA Mixed Martial Arts Fighter Killed In The Ring - KTLA
[2] Mixed Martial Arts Fighter Dies after Pro Debut - CBS News
[3] Michael Kirkham Dies Following Pro MMA Debut — MMA Fighting
[4] Mixed martial arts fighter Michael Kirkham dies in South …
[5] MMA fighter Michael Kirkham dies of brain injuries in pro …
[6] Mixed martial arts fighter dies after debut match
[7] Michael Kirkham DEAD: MMA Fighter Dies After Debut Match