...Drink water when you first get up. Imagine walking into a dark room and looking for something. Chances are you will stumble and maybe even fall unless you turn on the light. Or consider starting your car in sub-zero temperatures and putting it into gear without waiting for the engine to warm up. Either situation can lead to problems or even disasters. r When You Need It Most By Rose Alexander The same is true of the human body. Without water to “wake up and turn on” the body each day, you may be running on empty, especially if you skip breakfast altogether. Have a glass of cool water right after you wake up in the morning to tell your body it’s time to get started. Like a gently flowing stream that pushes along debris and rocks, your circulatory system needs fluid to get rid of stubborn free radicals and residue from burned calories that were used during the night’s metabolism. Refresh your system with a drink of water. 2. Drink water before each meal. Drinking water before a meal helps you feel fuller, so you may be less likely to attack your meal like a starving person. Water helps prepare the stomach for the food that will follow, waking up taste buds on the tongue and moisturizing the stomach lining so brittle or acidic foods won’t be uncomfortable. Having a glass of water clears your mouth of dryness or leftover tastes from earlier dining, drinking, or smoking in anticipation of the food that is coming. 3. Drink water with a snack. Between meals...
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...Natural Spring Water (my potential second company) ------------------------------------------------- Icelandic Glacial Water Expands Executive Team July 2, 2013 2:18 pm | inShare13 | | | Icelandic Water Holdings hf, makers of the award-winning CarbonNeutral® natural spring water Icelandic Glacial, announced today that Michael Sachs has joined Icelandic Glacial as Director of Global Marketing for the brand and Daniel Gadomski will be leading the accounts sales team as Director of National Accounts. Sachs, an industry veteran who has worked for over 16 years in the beverage category, brings both brand management and sales experience to the company. For the past five years Mr. Sachs was President and Co-Founder of Code Blue Recovery Drink. Prior to that, he worked for Bacardi USA as a Marketing Manager for Grey Goose Vodka. Michael holds an MBA in finance and marketing from the University of Miami and a BA from Boston University. In addition to the appointment of Mr. Sachs, Daniel Gadomski has also joined the ever-expanding Icelandic Glacial team this week as Director of National Accounts. Mr. Gadomski comes to the company with over 20 years of experience in the grocery business; most recently managing all Grocery and DSD nationally for Steaz Tea. Prior to Steaz Tea, Mr. Gadomski was an integral part in the growth of the O.N.E Coconut water brand, generating over 35 million in sales in three years. He also spent a combined 12 years in sales with Sparkletts Water before moving...
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...Since our body is 60% water. The daily taking we should consume be a minimum amount of at least 8 glasses a day. Gatorade doesn't have an essential so there's no daily recommendation for an average person. Powerade is the same with Gatorade there is no daily recommendation intake when drinking these two beverage Water can be in almost every food they could possible be. Gatorade comes in different varieties of drinks which including of low sugar and high protein. But they come in different flavors cheery, lemon, grape, and many more. Powerade is also similar to Gatorade, they only have one form and that is liquid with many different flavors. Cost Water is free; people can get it by drinking tap water from the kitchen sink. people can get a bottle water from any marketplace for $1.00-$5.00, 24 pack of bottle water cost $12.99-$17.99, and 35 pack of bottle water cost $20.99-$30.99. But most people prefer to use the water refill vending machine that are in any market store, were a gallon would cost 20-30 cent and 8 gallon of water would cost $1.20-$1.50. There are many gatorades in many stores that come to singles or in pack. 1 bottle of gatorade cost $1.00-$5.00, 24 pack of gatorades cost $12.99-$17.99, and 35 pack cost $20.99. Powerades come also in singles and packs like Gatorade. Singles cost $1.69, 8 pack cost $4.18 , and 12 pack cost $28.82 Advantages of consumption When drinking water it help maintain body functions and weight. Its helps break...
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...Water Crisis Impact in California Monica Mois Essentials of College Writing/COMM/215 October 6, 2014 Carolyn Geiser Water Crisis Impact in California Due to the lack of rain in the past few years, and particularly in the last few months, California faces severe drought. This is the worst drought in more than one hundred years. The impact of California drought affects community, agriculture, organic ranchers, and dairy farmers. Because of these facts, the United States must rethink the way it uses water. Californians alone are asked to reduce their water usage by twenty percent to prevent water waste. Communities, Agriculture, Organic Ranchers and Dairy Farmers Many communities in California struggle with shortage of drinking water. One example is “the small community of Cameron Creek Colony in Tulare County is struggling due to severe drought. About ten percent of its residents have no access to water because their wells have run dry. Others have only intermittent access” (USDA, 2014). In other communities, residents are urged to avoid wasting water. The Waterboards.ca.gov (2014) website has a list of emergency water conservation regulations stating that every citizen is prohibited to use potable water to wash sidewalks and driveway, to use hoses with no shut off nozzles to wash their cars, water the lawn more than two times a week, and reduce the amount of watering time for each station using an automatic sprinkler system. Residents could face...
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...Bottled Water: A Closer Look Lisa Nardone English Composition 112 Professor Tara Ciccarone August 25, 2011 People purchase bottled water as a healthier alternative than tap water. Convenience is another reason for purchasing bottled water. This convenience may come with repercussions. There are debatable issues that arise regarding bottled water such as possible health risks and the environmental impact on many levels. Many companies are going green, yet it may not be enough. Many purchase for better tasting water, although recent taste tests have concluded it may be a case of mind over matter. A solution could possibly be switching to filtered water. The convenient and presumed tasty bottled water people crave may come at the cost of negative effects on consumer’s physical health and the environment. Bottled water may provide a convenient and healthy alternative in many cases. In the case that the local tap water systems may be contaminated. If tap water is unavailable due to travel or system difficulties bottled water could be a great convenient back up. Some may argue having bottled water on hand helps people of all ages stay hydrated. The one event that bottle water is a savoir is natural disaster. During natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornados or tsunami’s local systems are usually shut down. People could also lose the availability to running water since homes may have been destroyed. A great example according to “Nursing Standard” is...
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...Nutri, Health, & Wellness w/ Lab 8 February 2014 Water: An Overlooked Essential Nutrient Welcome, my name is Karina Padilla I am a registered dietician. I have invited you to lunch and learn about, what you will select for a yearlong beverage contract from these three choices water, Gatorade, and Powerade. The role of water in our body are giving cell life, where water is a carrier, distributing essential nutrients to cells as minerals, vitamins, and glucose. It also has chemical and metabolic reactions as it removes waste products including toxins that the organ cells reject and removes through urine and feces. Water is a transport of nutrients in the biochemical break down of what we eat. H2O regulates body temperature, it has a large heat capacity which helps limit changes in body temperature in a warm or cold environment. The elimination of water is an effective lubricant around joints and acts as a shock absorber for eyes, brain, and spinal cord. The goal of drinking fluids during exercise is to prevent dehydration and maintain performance. Fluids preferably with carbohydrates and electrolytes, should be consumed in small amounts every 15 to 20 minutes during exercise. Water and electrolytes serve very important roles in the functioning of the body and sweating can lead to excessive losses of both critical nutrients if not properly replaced. Dehydration and electrolyte imbalances can adversely impact health and exercise performance. The magnitude of fluid...
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...NaNotechNology applicatioNs for cleaN Water Micro & NaNo TechNologies series editor: Jeremy ramsden Professor of Nanotechnology Microsystems and Nanotechnology Centre, Department of Materials Cranfield University, United Kingdom the aim of this book series is to disseminate the latest developments in small scale technologies with a particular emphasis on accessible and practical content. these books will appeal to engineers from industry, academia and government sectors. for more information about the book series and new book proposals please contact the publisher, Dr. Nigel hollingworth at nhollingworth@williamandrew.com. http://www.williamandrew.com/MNt NaNotechNology applicatioNs for cleaN Water edited by Nora savage Office of Research and Development, US Environmental Protection Agency and (in alphabetical order) Mamadou Diallo Materials and process simulation center, Division of chemistry and chemical engineering, california institute of technology Jeremiah Duncan Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison anita street Office of Research and Development, US Environmental Protection Agency and Center of Advanced Materials for the Purification of Water with Systems, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign richard sustich N o r w i c h , N Y, U S A copyright © 2009 by William andrew inc. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying...
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...THE PRODUCTION OF POTABLE WATER SUBMISSION DATE: 14 August 2012 COURSE COORDINATOR : Dr. Netatollah Rahmanian GROUP MEMBERS’ NAMES: Derek Lai Chai Zern 14233 Derek Lai Chai Zern 14233 Sean Suraj Jeremiah 14286 Nabila Syahira Bt Azizuddin 14295 Hazwan Farid B Muhammad Puzi 14382 Karrthik S/O Subramaniam 15450 Kiveeyashini D/O Govindasamy 17252 INTRODUCTION Human settlements have always been centred around sources of clean drinking water. As the population increases and the quality of fresh water declines, it has become an engineering challenge to supply sufficient potable water to the meet demands. Of the many unit processes and operations used in water treatment, coagulation and flocculation required a unique combination of chemical and physical phenomena for producing water acceptable for human consumption. Aggregation of fine particulate matter into larger particulates by the use of coagulation and flocculation facilities permits cost-effective removal in subsequent solid separation processes. Particulates inorganic origin such as clay, silt, and mineral oxides generally enter surface water by natural erosion processes and can decrease the clarity of the water to an unacceptable level. Organic particulates, such as colloidal humic and fulvic acids are a product of decay and leaching of organic debris and litter which have fallen in the water source. These particulates impart a color to the water which in some extreme cases can...
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...Upgrading Water Treatment Plants E. G. Wagner and R. G. Pinheiro ISBN 0-419-26050-1 (pbk) 0-419-26040-4 Published on behalf of the WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION London and New York First published 2001 by Spon Press 11 New Fetter Lane, London EC4P 4EE Simultaneously published in the USA and Canada by Spon Press 29 West 35th Street, New York, NY 10001 Spon Press is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group © 2001 World Health Organization The authors alone are responsible for the views expressed in this publication. Printed and bound in Great Britain by TJ International Ltd, Padstow, Cornwall All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilised in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying and recording, or in any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publishers. The publisher makes no representation, express or implied, with regard to the accuracy of the information contained in this book and cannot accept any legal responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions that may be made. Publisher's Note This book has been prepared from camera-ready copy provided by the authors. British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data A catalogue record has been requested Foreword The availability of safe water, and in particular...
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...INTRODUCTION TO NESTLE: Today, Nestle is the world leading Food Company. Nestle headquarters is in Switzerland. Its international R&D network supports the products made in more than 500 factories in 86 countries. The Nestle factories are operating in the region of: 1. Africa 2. America 3. Asia 4. Europe 5. Oceania Being a company dedicated to food from the beginning, Nestle remains sensitive to culinary and eating habits, and responds to specific nutritional problems, whilst also setting and matching new trends such as growing out-of-home consumption and caring about the well being of its consumers. EANING OF NESTLE:[pic] Henri Nestlé endowed his company with the symbol derived from his name. His family coat of arms, the nest with a mother bird protecting her young, became the Company's logo and a symbol of the Company's care and attitude to life-long nutrition. The Nestlé nest represents the nourishment, security and sense of family that are so essential to life. BRIEF HISTORY OF NESTLE: 1866 -1905 In the 1860s Henri Nestlé, a pharmacist, developed a food for babies who were unable to breastfeed. His first success was a premature infant who could not tolerate his mother's milk or any of the usual substitutes. People quickly recognized the value of the new product, after Nestlé's new formula saved the child's life, and soon, Farine Lactée Henri Nestlé was being sold in much of Europe. 1905-1918 ...
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...scalable. safe. sustainable. water solutions. 2,000,000,000+ Experts agree that the world is facing a global water crisis both in terms of water availability and water quality. The implications are significant, including food shortages, increases in instances of waterborne diseases, and conflicts between countries over shared water resources…During the next 50 years, problems associated with a lack of water or the pollution of water bodies will affect virtually everyone on the planet. people are at risk every day due to the lack of clean drinking water. That’s roughly 25% of the earth’s population forced to rely on contaminated water sources for basic needs. So far, the response to this crisis has been focused solely on water availability, not on the critical issues of quality or sustainability. But access to water only solves part of the problem. Borewells can become irrevocably contaminated or dry up, while trucking in water from non-reliable sources is neither safe nor sustainable. A safe, clean and sustainable water supply is the only effective solution. And no one will be more affected than our children. Source: Calvert White Paper: Unparalleled Challenge and Opportunity in Water, May 2010 2 WaterHealth is the leader in providing scalable, safe and affordable water solutions to underserved populations through our visionary business model. WaterHealth partners local communities with decentralized purification centers to create a scalable and sustainable...
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...BRITA WATER FILTERS – “HOME MADE BEVERAGE” BRITA CASE STUDY for Marketing Management (BMM699) – The Winning Strategy Presented by G-Force, [pic] ABS MBA 2012 class 1. Artit Chewachatchawal 2. George Philip Cheruvelil 3. Mohammed Omar 4. Ratchanee Bhakdibanjiabongse 5. Varun hedge TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Executive Summary.......................................................................................................3 2. Marketing situation and challenges faced - Analysis ................................................4 3. Consumer review and segmentation study.................................................................6 4. Recommended Strategies to achieve “double digit top line growth”.....................10 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY BRITA GmbH was German water Filter Company. The Clorox Company got the rights to market BRITA in 1988. The Company is a leading consumer products company with fiscal year 2005 revenues of 4.39 billion. With 7600 employees worldwide the company manufactures products in 25 countries and markets them in more than 100 countries. The Clorox Company was organized into SBU’s and BRITA is one of the SBU’s at Clorox. BRITA manufactures the PT (Pour-Through) water filter through which they achieved almost 200 million in revenues in the first 4 years. By 1999 BRITA was available nationally...
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...research. The market for bottled water industry Globally, bottled water is the most dynamic segment of non-alcoholic drinks market, with a share of 38% of total sales. Major companies are looking today for entering developing markets, with a huge demand potential, like Asia and Middle East. Bottled water is the most dynamic segment of non-alcoholic drinks market, with a share of 38% of total sales. Europe is the indisputable leader of carbonated water market, with a 75% market share globally. Western Europe includes, also, countries with largest per capital bottled water consumption, like Germany, France, Spain and Italy. Non-carbonated water yet dominates water deliveries, with 80-85% of total sales, both in terms of value and volume. Non-carbonated water is expected to offer the most growing opportunities, exceeding 3-4 times the carbonated water sales growth rate. The biggest challenge for most companies is product innovation and differentiation, given the absolutely simple nature of product. Packaging represents a very important product component, with a 47% share of product costs. Appearance, weight and price are also important components of the product. (CRPCIS, 2012) Água das Pedras: mineral carbonated water in Portugal Água das Pedras is a mineral carbonated water coming from Pedras Salgadas, a spa village located in Vila Real district and Vila Pouca de Aguiar municipality, known by its thermal waters. These springs come from underground water which stays hundred or thousand...
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...Water Crisis in Afghanistan It makes up approximately 70 percent of the Earth that we inhabit. You may find yourself “up to the neck in it” at any given point, seeing as humans can be composed almost entirely of it. Water is all around us, and is essential to the ongoing cycle of life. Although water may seem abundant throughout the Earth and atmosphere; the amount of clean, useable water is an everyday crisis for some of the drought stricken, less fortunate countries. While the Oceans hold roughly 97% of the water on Earth, making it saline, humans are left to raise weapons over the mere 3% we have to use as fresh water. From that 3%, about 70% of that is frozen in the glaciers and ice caps, making it out of commission too (Fig. 1). It is clear and unfortunate that drinkable water is a resource that can be hard to come by in certain environments. The aim of this paper is to depict and examine the impacts of warfare on clean water in Afghanistan, and to identify ways of alleviating those impacts. There are many factors related to the war that affect Afghans accessibility to clean water. Dilapidated water infrastructure with little service to the public results in leakage and contamination of useable water. Streams and canals that were improperly designed and received substantial destruction result in poor water flow to farmlands. The constant search for useable water drinks wells dry, making clean water seem like a luxury to the poorest parts of Afghanistan who rely on groundwater...
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...fluoridated water, especially for babies. (2010). Retrieved from http://www.naturalnews.com/030123_fluoride_babies.html Blue baby syndrome. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.bhia.org/articles/childrens-health/bluebabysyndrome.html Infant formula and fluorosis. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/fluoridation/safety/infant_formula.htm Knobeloch, L., Salna, B., Hogan, A., Postle, J., & Anderson, H. (2000). (Placeholder1)Blue Babies and Nitrate-Contaminated Well Water (Environmental Health Perspectives, 108, 7). Retrieved from http://ehis.ebscohost.com.library.gcu.edu:2048/eds/detail?vid=7&sid=c32749b2-8d26-4296-ade8-11fd96708c7b@sessionmgr14&hid=17&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWRzLWxpdmUmc2NvcGU9c2l0ZQ==#db=a9h&AN=3505764 Cristy Martin Your baby’s health is at risk * Prevent blue baby syndrome! Nitrates can decrease the amount of oxygen that your body will receive giving off a bluish gray appearance. * Avoid tooth decay in your baby. Keep your baby’s pearls pearly white. * High levels of fluoride can also be linked to bone cancer, dysfunctional thyroid, and kidney damage. Water &Your Baby’s Health Available Resources * EnviroFocus, Inc. – http://www.enviro-focus.com/ * South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control - http://www.scdhec.gov/environment/water/dwater.htm * EPA - http://water.epa.gov/drink/index.cfm * Centers for Disease Controls and Prevention- http://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/drinking/index.html The Effects Drinking Water...
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