Africa: Singer Yvonne Chaka Chaka Campaigns Against Malaria [interview] Sep 23, 2009
I saw you last in western Kenya during distribution of malaria nets and water filters. Can you talk about some of the groups you are currently working with. (allAfrica.com)
Home Appliance/Refrigeration (Jackson, MS) Sep 22, 2009
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Experts tell Town Council that well water will drive away businesses Sep 22, 2009
Extremely Tired wrote on Sep 20, 2009 11:18 PM:" When did a local antique store become pipe and waterworks central? Wonder if antique water filters have been added to the selection at the store? It's quite comical that someone thinks a water filter is the answer to all of Appomattox's water problems.And geez, Appomattox County is not Fauquier County. It never has been and it never will be. We will never have that kind of growth that some people are so scared of, because we are not in Northern... (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Seven killed in northern floods Sep 19, 2009
" NADMO said it had continued to deliver relief items to the affected people in the three regions. These include food, shelter, medicine, water filters, water purifying tablets, mattresses, blankets, clothing and mosquito nets. "We are appealing to the general public to stay clearly away from the river channels/valleys, as the spillage is still in progress, due to the unprecedented high rainfall in the sub-region. Our appeal also goes to residents downstream between Yapei, Yeji and Akosombo to... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Reverse osmosis has its pros, cons Sep 18, 2009
I've heard that water purified by reverse osmosis water filters may not be good for me ... There is a health tradeoff with reverse osmosis water filters, and many factors need to be taken into consideration. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Children need urgent help - UNICEF Sep 10, 2009
Other emergency supplies including water filters, jerry cans, blankets and soap have been distributed. UNICEF has appealed for more than $6 million in new funding as part of a broader UN effort to meet the needs of displaced families. (AlertNet)
Officials celebrate South Hall debut Sep 9, 2009
Some eco-friendly amenities include low volatile organic compound paints, bamboo paneling, recycling areas on every floor, low-flow plumbing fixtures and water filters for every room. A ceremonial planting of echinaceas, which are intended to grow up the back wall of the South Hall courtyard, followed the ceremony. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Frost & Sullivan Reveals: Saving Energy a Cool Factor for APAC Sep 8, 2009
Frost & Sullivan will announce the results of four additional related studies on Air Purifiers, Water Filters, Bottled Water and Building Illumination. For more information, please send an e-mail to Donna Jeremiah, Corporate Communications, at " target="_new">, with your full name, company name, title, telephone number, company e-mail address, company web site, city, state and country. Upon receipt of the above information, an overview will be sent to you by e-mail. About Frost & Sullivan Frost... (PR Newswire)
Senegal: Clashes Displace Hundreds in Casamance Sep 6, 2009
UNICEF and other agencies are readying emergency stocks in case of need, including mosquito nets, water filters, tarpaulins and jerry cans. UNICEF's de Bruin told IRIN the situation appears to have reached a new level of gravity. (allAfrica.com)
New eco-friendly self-cleaning material tough on stains, light on effort Aug 17, 2009
They include household cleaners, easy-to-clean paints, water filters that separate water from oil, sealants for concrete floors and walls that repel oil in home garages and auto repair shops. In addition, anti-fog coatings could be used on windshields or eyewear, including everyday lenses and fog-free scuba masks. (EurekAlert!)
Georgetown teens make a difference in Guatemala Aug 15, 2009
Now, thanks to the installation of water filters, they can begin to use clean water for their daily needs. The water filters are large blue plastic barrels full of fine sifted grains of sand. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Different Water Purification Techni... Aug 9, 2009
Water filters are a common sight in the backcountry. They operate by dipping an intake tube into a stream or pond, and pushing the water through a filtration system using a hand pump. (Suite101.com)
Watertown students visit remote Guatemala Aug 8, 2009
A goal for next year's trip is to raise enough funds to purchase water filters called Ecofiltros for about 30 of the farming families with children who attend the school. The filters will provide families of five with clean water for a year. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
GE Water-Filter Shortage Strands Stimulus Projects on `Buy American' Rule Aug 7, 2009
Aug. 6 (Bloomberg) -- President s stimulus spending has run into a problem: A shortage of water filters. GE makes them in Canada. (Bloomberg)
Previously untested wells show arsenic Jul 30, 2009
Water filters can remove it. Wilbur noted that there s a distinct possibility that this is naturally occurring arsenic, and isn t related to the Asarco plumes. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
NanoDynamics files for Ch. 7 bankruptcy Jul 29, 2009
NanoDynamics made solid oxide fuel cells, water filters and other advanced materials related to nanotechnology. The company was based in Buffalo and operated three other facilities outside the region. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Can Birth Control Hormones Be Filtered from the Water Supply? Jul 29, 2009
Some makers of activated carbon water filters claim their products catch pharmaceuticals, but independent research has not verified such claims. The best choice, says Cathy Sherman of the natural health website Natural News, would probably be a combination of a reverse osmosis filter augmented by pre- and post-activated carbon filters. (Scientific American)
Many private, rural wells in Wisconsin not tested for contamination Jul 27, 2009
The primary reasons people gave for not testing their water, according to Lynda Knobeloch, senior toxicologist, were because the water looked and tasted fine or because they had water filters, which do not work for many contaminants plaguing private wells. Testing for nitrates and bacteria is not expensive, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and should cost no more than 20 or so. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Top Online Replacement Parts Provider Reaches New Sales Benchmark; Partsearch Technologies Sells 5 Millionth Part Jul 25, 2009
Today, with over 8 million products in its catalog, Partsearch Technologies provides parts for virtually every product in the home, from air conditioners, power adapters, batteries, cables, lamps and bulbs to circuit boards, color wheels, light engines and water filters. "Americans have a new mindset because of the current economy and the green movement," said Gary Kazmer, President, Partsearch Technologies. (PR Newswire)
NASA technology touches everyday life Jul 20, 2009
There are lightweight, portable water filters based on NASA developments that are deployed to disaster areas and remote regions of the world where water is scarce. The "Jaws of Life" device that saves people from twisted metal wreckage. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
HVAC/Refrigeration Technician (Merritt Island, FL) Jul 16, 2009
e., selling extended warranties, water filters, etc. by effectively communicating the benefits to the customer Provide direction to a Technical Helper, as applicable Ability to receive truck stock at home if the company vehicle is retained at the technicians place of residence or other designated location. (Florida Today)
Is your bottled water safe? Jul 14, 2009
Leiba says that activated carbon water filters -- like Brita pitchers or faucet attachments -- are a safe and affordable option for filtering tap water. If families can afford it, she recommends a reverse osmosis filter, which will eliminate all impurities. (CNN -- Health)
There's safety in cloud control Jul 14, 2009
Brisbane small-business owner Nathan Oldfield sells water filters online and backs up his business records with Carbonite ... "Queensland Water Filters is a very small business ... and we could have saved our documents to disc and exchanged them with a mate but it's a bit ad hoc. "Knowing that documents are automatically and continually backed up off-site means if you lose something, it's only about 10 or 15 minutes' work at most. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Planning commission set to act on uranium mill Jul 1, 2009
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment said Monday that Energy Fuels will not seek to process municipal water filters for uranium at its proposed Pinon Ridge mill, which may remove one confusing issue from the Montrose County Planning Commission hearing Wednesday. The filters had been a point of discussion between CDPHE and Energy Fuels as a potential feedstock that for the mill to convert to yellowcake uranium that could also reduce costs for municipalities with high levels of... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Gillings lab at UNC wins $8.5M contract Jun 30, 2009
UNC says in a statement that its researchers will search for ways to increase the use of water filters in homes that lack clean drinking water in order to help reduce diarrhea and related diseases that kill nearly 2 million children a year. They will also investigate ways to achieve financially sustainable, scaled-up access to safe water sources. (Triangle Business Journal)
Supplement distributors honored with award nomination Jun 23, 2009
Last year, the foundation expanded its activities to include bio-sand water filters to provide clean water in parts of the world with the greatest need. Reliv distributors have donated funds to the foundation for the last 14 years. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Lynch School raises $3,150 for water filters for Africa Jun 22, 2009
A group of younger students holds up dollar bills raised for water filters for Africa ... The students at Lynch School decided to reduce that number by raising funds for , a foundation established by Winchester resident Gail LaRocca, which constructs and delivers biosand water filters to villages in Tanzania ... Active Lynch parent Linda Forsythe heard about the need for more biosand water filters and the Lynch School fundraiser project was born. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
'SUBURBAN SURVIVALISTS': Weak economy spurs spike in emergency preparedness Jun 22, 2009
Top sellers include 55-gallon water jugs, waterproof containers, freeze-dried foods, water filters, water purification tablets, glow sticks, lamp oil, thermal blankets, dust masks, first-aid kits and inexpensive tents. Joe Branin, owner of the online emergency supply store Living Fresh, says he's seen a 700 percent increase in orders for water purification tablets in the past month and a similar increase in orders for sterile water pouches. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
France: Can the country ban a church? Jun 20, 2009
France: Can the country ban a church. The Church of Scientology French branch head Alain Rosenberg leaves Paris court, May 25, 2009. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Iran's Khamenei throws down hard line with protesters Jun 20, 2009
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei prays in Tehran University on Friday. Morteza Nikoubazl/Reuters. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
With 'Buy Chinese' edict, another nation tiptoes toward protectionism Jun 18, 2009
Beijing stipulates that $586 billion in stimulus funds be spent only on Chinese goods. from the June 17, 2009 edition. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
In Somalia's break-away corner, an oasis of stability Jun 16, 2009
The self-declared republic of Somaliland has elections, a strong economy, and zero tolerance for extremists or pirates. But no one recognizes it. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
How Green Is Your Swimming Pool? Jun 5, 2009
Water filters guzzle power, nasty chemicals keep the water sterile, and the water itself is a tremendous waste during dry spells. In fact, this suburban status symbol could be an ecological travesty. (Fox News)
Kpong Water Plant Faces Shut-Down Jun 4, 2009
At the old site, where there are two air blower supposed to be used periodically to clean the water filters, one of them has broken for several years leaving the situation without backup. Out of five Segmentation Tanks which should store treated water and where further purification takes place, one of them has been shut down. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Fear of falling water Jun 3, 2009
Resident Wong Wan Wa, 73, said he had been using water filters in his home since three years back on noticing that his tap water was slightly yellowish. If it is for our consumption, my family would buy bottled water. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Senate panel considers study of drugs in water May 17, 2009
All About Drinking Water Filters. Your Guide To Home Improvement. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Medford's McGlynn Middle School holds first environmental science fair May 14, 2009
In 's library, tables were covered with organic batteries, recycled water filters and poster boards displaying everything from how a wind turbine works to the benefits of recycling ... Tognarelli s group had worked to produce several different water filters, most involving some combination of plastic soda bottles and coffee filters. (Medford Transcript, MA)
New broadcast spreading system keeps Lund busy (4) May 10, 2009
We serviced up the tractors, put in all new filters new fuel, air, and water filters. We checked the oil levels, stuff like that, said Mikel. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Montgomery County Commissioners Apr 30, 2009
During the afternoon work session, Public Utilities Director Jason Caviness reported that work on rebuilding the failing water filters at the water plant is under way, with KM Machine planning to install lines for the new air scour filter systems this week and work on rebuilding the filters is scheduled to start May 15. Caviness said he is investigating options to mitigate erosion at the raw water intake plant on Lake Tillery. (Troy Montgomery Herald, NC)
Dance to benefit Vamos Adelante Apr 30, 2009
The options include wood stoves, water filters or livestock. The people of and around Esquintla suffer from many ailments stemming from chronic poverty, including malnourishment, parasite illnesses and illiteracy. (Concord Journal, MA)
AP IMPACT: Tons of released drugs taint US water Apr 29, 2009
Our KDF/GAC water filters provide high performance results at a low cost. From countertop, under-counter, shower and appliance models to whole-house systems. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Study would look at centralizing Hanover's maintenance work Apr 17, 2009
It may ensure that someone actually does go and change the water filters, he said. Also that they re changed in all of the town s buildings. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Pittsburgh ranks as 14th least wasteful Apr 1, 2009
The study was commissioned by Nalgene as part of its FilterForGood campaign, a partnership with Brita water filters to encourage less wasteful behavior. The study found that changes to less wasteful behaviors need to be easy, and convenient and save individuals money. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
WATER PURIFICATION A CONTINENT AWAY Mar 29, 2009
Fifth graders at Lynch School have kicked off a school-wide fundraiser for LifeWaterAfrica. org (founded by Gail LaRocca, of Winchester), which installs bio-sand water, filters in Tanzania. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Worlds vital freshwater supplies awash with problems Mar 26, 2009
Private use of water filters and bottled drinking water is no real solution, only highlighting the lack of acceptably clean tap water as a public utility and a civil-economic right. Whether on the planets surface or in underground streams, water flows observe no national boundaries. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Guinness celebrates World Water Day Mar 21, 2009
Funds raised would go towards the purchase of water filters for deprived communities as part of its corporate social responsibility to enrich the communities in which it operated, a statement from Guinness said. The runners undertook several laps with a minimum of 300 metres and each lap walked or jogged attracted GH1. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Faucet vs Counter-Top vs Under-Sink... Mar 17, 2009
Faucet vs Counter-Top vs Under-Sink Filters: Best Home Drinking Water Filters from Pur, Brita etc ... Best Home Drinking Water Filters from Pur, Brita etc ... The different types of water filters have their own advantages and disadvantages (some minor, some major). (Suite101.com)
Engineer helps poor in developing nations purify drinking water Mar 17, 2009
Looking somewhat like a ceramic pot in which a houseplant is grown, the water filters are made with a mix of local clay and sawdust and impregnated with colloidal silver. When the clay is fired, the sawdust burns out, leaving a network of fine pores through which the water filters ... In addition, Craver's graduate student Sophia Narkiewicz of Coventry will launch a new program this summer in the Limpopo province of South Africa to see if the usage of the water filters extends the lives of those... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Atlanta woman's global water project Mar 9, 2009
Water filters for developing nations. Tracy Hawkins co-founded a nonprofit that relies on simple pottery techniques to bring water filters to developing nations at a cost of $30 apiece. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Pottery teacher creates water filter for developing nations Mar 7, 2009
Tracy Hawkins co-founded a nonprofit that is bringing water filters to developing nations at a cost of $30 apiece ... Ceramic water filters are not a newfangled, crazy, nutty thing, said Rooney, former president of an international company that builds water projects ... Daniele Lantagne, co-chairwoman of Disinfection 2009, the international water conference in Atlanta, said Filter Pure is proving that ceramic water filters can be made where they are needed and at a high quality. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Big Island carbon plant set Mar 3, 2009
The carbon to be produced by the plant can be used in a variety of filtration devices, including air and water filters. This is an ideal industry that will provide quality year-round employment unrelated to the cycles of tourism while supporting agriculture with a positive cash flow to the struggling macadamia industry, said CEO Rick Vidgen. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Zambia: Communities Benefit From Biosand Filters Feb 25, 2009
Besides, distributing water filters, SHIP from time to time, conducts trainings in communities about the use of bio-sand filters. Other topics covered include basic sanitation. (allAfrica.com)
High school science fair winners announced Feb 17, 2009
Gawron designed carbon-based water filters that use materials found in rural Africa. His win qualified him to participate in this year s state science fair, which will be held in May at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Save money at home Feb 14, 2009
Water filters: That s right, we re suggesting you quit buying bottled water. Instead, use a water filtration system in your refrigerator or at the sink. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Workshop helps clean water for Third World Feb 8, 2009
In the underheated shop on a recent morning, Mr. Schwarz, in scarf and heavy sweat shirt, described the segues that led him to create water filters ... " The pot shop gets support in part from the Forest Hills Rotary Club's Pure Water for All project. The studio was created with economic development money set aside by the Sanders decree, a 1994 court order in a housing discrimination case. Besides turning out water filters -- about 20 on a good day -- Mr. Schwarz also manages the studio and... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Major water plant work approved Feb 8, 2009
Public Utilities Director Jason Caviness, who presented information on recently discovered critical repair needs at the water plant during the board s retreat earlier in January, provided updated cost information to repair malfunctioning water filters. Caviness also had costs to replace the antiquated SCADA system (system control and data acquisition) that allows employees to monitor and control water levels in tanks around the county. (Troy Montgomery Herald, NC)
