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Radioactive water and its global worldwide effects

Wed, 16 May 2012 01:12:00 GMT

The radioactive contamination of water is caused by a spill in the process of producing or using radioactive isotopes which are basically unstable nuclei which contain excessive energy. A good example is the partial meltdown of the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan that has resulted in the spilling of toxic radiation into the atmosphere. After the leak, excessive levels of radio nuclides were detected in the immediate water sources. The radioactive isotopes are able to build up in the thyroid as it decays resulting in damage to the glands.

Thyroid cells are unable to withstand high levels of radioactive isotopes when you drink radioactive water.This group of radionuclides cause increased cases of thyroid cancer and other deadly diseases in human beings. Radio active contamination in water may build up to abnormally excessive radiation levels as in the case of the Fukushima nuclear crisis that made the government prohibit residents from drinking tap water for a while.

There are two ways in which water can become radio active.

1) Neutron activation can transform clean drinking water into radioactive water. In the event of a nuclear meltdown as in the case of the Hiroshima incident, neutrons are spilled into the atmosphere an end up being absorbed by a number of molecules like water. When this happens, the water molecules decay back to their original state. The decay process is known as radiation. In water sources, the process is simply short-lived since pure water is not activated very easily. The issue with Fukushima was that the neutrons were duumped in sea water which contains all manner of things which when activated can be very hazardous.

2) Radioactive isotopes are able to fly around and end up in water sources. In this process, the radioacive isotopes collect other materials with it including Cesium which settle in water. Cesium contaminates the drinking water making it quite damagerous.

The underground water cycle presents a likely avenue for radiation to spread from one location to another making it a major concern as regards drinking water. Immediately the radioactive isotopes get absorbed in water, the damage is hardly possible to reverse. The radiation is passed on to animals, plants as well as the environment via condensation plus rain and ultimately to the human population via food and water intake.

Concerns are being raised over the safety of drinking water with the ever increasing radioactive effluents being released in the environment. It leads to a situation where water supply sources are majorly comprised. Furthermore with energy production high on the agenda on many countries, nuclear power plants will continue to prop up meaning a lot more exposure to radiation.

Ionizing radiation originating from a nuclear plant crisis poses a contamination risk to the planet's food production in addition to the water supplys as a result of radioactive isotopes. The radiation in irrigation and clean drinking water leads to radiation diseases, cancer and physical deformities. The sysmptoms of radiation poisoning include vomiting, nausea, fatigue, diarrhea, fecer, skin damage and seizures.

Water and Interesting Facts You May Not Know About This Essential Item

Fri, 04 May 2012 09:11:00 GMT

Water is essential for human life. Research shows that if there is a worldwide water shortage, a great number of things could happen. The world may see international and civil wars, the economy will become unstable and water could become an actual weapon. This is becoming more well known in the international community. There are many facts that are not well known about this substance though. Here are some facts you may not be familiar with.

In the United States, we use approximately 346,000 gallons of fresh water on a daily basis. Human use of water though is only about .33% of the water found on the planet. This usable water is stored in rivers, freshwater lakes and groundwater aquifers.

When you are born, approximately 80% of what you weigh is water. This figure drops down to 70% by the time you are an adult. Many are under the impression that a majority of body weight comes from bones, but these facts dispute this.

If you drink a great deal of water in a very short period of time, you can develop a condition known as water intoxication. This happens when the sodium levels in the bloodstream are diluted by the water. This leads to an imbalance in the brain. Most people are at greatest risk of water intoxication when engaging in intense athletic activities.

A person who is healthy can take in as many as 48 cups, or three gallons, of water in a 24 hour period. Experts recommend that you get a minimum of eight cups on a daily basis. What many do not understand though is that most food and drinks contain water in some form and this counts toward your daily total.

If you were to collect all of the water currently on Earth, it would add up to approximately 326 million cubic miles. The surface of the Earth is 70 to 75% water and yet aquifers store more fresh water underground than what is found on the surface.

Our planet is what is known as a closed system. Matter is rarely gained or lost. This means that the water we have right now is the same water that has been around for millions of years.

The average American citizen makes use of 80 to 100 gallons of water every day. Most of this is used when flushing a toilet.

If you find that you are thirsty, your body has already lost more than 1% of its total water amount. This is why experts recommend that you don't wait until you feel thirsty to drink.

Almost 80% of of water consumed is America is used for thermoelectric power and irrigation.

The majority of Americans obtain their water from public sources. Only 15% still receive water from private sources or wells.

As water is necessary for human life, you need to ensure that you have access to a fresh supply at all times. If disaster strikes in any form, you must have fresh water available for use. A Portable water filter is a great device to have on hand for this reason. You never want to find yourself without a clean drinking source.

Tips for finding the best camping spot

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 06:04:00 GMT

Finding the best camping spot can be a tough task for most families. Camping is an amazing and fun experience, but it is definitely going to be hard to find the perfect place. Camping spots are everywhere when you look around, and it is all about finding the perfect place to camp. In this article I will show you just a few of the best ways to find the best camping spot you can find.

Tips for finding the best camping spot

- Spacious Area Near The Tress

There are many camping sites that will have many spacious spots for many tents to place their tents. A very spacious area is important because you don't want to have trouble playing games or doing fun activities. If you want to have fun and enjoy, you need to have a lot of space.

- A Real Camping Site

A real camping site should always be considered. Too often, people avoid going to a real camping site because they believe that they can always get a better place to stay. If you want a good campsite, rent one and reserve the space. It is very worth it to be in a real place that is meant for campers and families.

- Bathroom

The bathroom facilities should be very good. It is not uncommon for most people to sacrifice television and other types of those enjoyment when they go camping, but it is important for you to know that sacfricing a good bathroom is not a good idea. The bathroom should be very clean or at least maintained well by the owner of the campsite.

- Natural Surroundings

Try paying attention to the trees around the campsite to see if it is nice going to. There are many trees that can end up becoming nice shades for you and your family, so consider this aspect. Avoid getting a campsite that has big boulders or tall rocks, as they can be bad to be next to.

- Staying Next To A River

Staying next to a river seems like a bad idea, but it can be very smart to do. It doesn't need to be the main thing to look for in a campsite, but if you find one that is very near one, then you should consider staying there.

- Near The Trails

A campsite on the trails is not a good idea at all, but a campsite that has lots of access to a variety of different trails is a good idea. It is definitely nice to bike or hike and go back very easily without finding a different trail later on.

Camping is a wonderful activity that can be the perfect way to have fun with your closest family and friends. Remember, you will have the most fun when you stay at a nice place, so always look for the perfect campsite. The tips above are surely going to help you realize what makes a good site or not. Consider them and you can be sure to enjoy the trip.

How to Identify Contaminated Drinking Water

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 04:16:00 GMT

Having safe drinking water is something that a lot of us take for granted because most of us are so accustomed to having easy access to it through a tap or faucet. However, there have been many instances of water contamination in the past that have not only left people sick, but that have also taken people's lives. So even though, for the most part, we can be confident in the federal regulations that are in place to keep our water safe, it is still a good idea to know some tips and tricks on how to identify potentially contaminated water.

Usually, the most obvious sign of contaminated water is its appearance. If you notice that your water looks unusually cloudy or that there are visible particles in it, then there is a chance that it could be contaminated with something and you should play it safe and not drink the water. In addition, you should notify your local authorities so that the water supply in your area can be officially tested for any contaminants. And while cloudy water is not entirely uncommon and does not necessarily mean that the water is unsafe to drink, it is important to take note of any usual or excessive cloudiness in your drinking water, especially if it does not disappear shortly after being poured into a clear drinking glass.

Another way to go about identifying potentially contaminated drinking water is by the smell of it. A lot of times, foul smelling water can be a warning sign that there is some kind of chemical or other dangerous substance in the water. This is why, even if your water looks clear and clean, it is always a good idea to smell any water that you are uncertain of before you drink it. Often times, well water will have an odd smell to it, and this is not necessarily any cause for alarm. But, again, this is why it is important to know the normal characteristics of your drinking water and be on the lookout for any changes to that.

Finally, if you are ever uncertain about the safety of your water, it is best to play it safe and buy bottled water until you can have it tested by your local authorities. After all, if you drink contaminated water, this could lead to all kinds of health problems. For example, bacteria in water can cause stomach aches, flu like symptoms, fever, vomiting and nausea. However, depending on the contaminants in the water, the effects on your health could be even worse, leading to poisoning, hospitalization, and even death if not recognized and treated properly and quickly enough.

For the most part, we can usually trust our drinking water sources due to the purification processes that most of it goes through. However, it is always best to stay alert and periodically inspect your water for any irregularities. This can ensure the health and safety of you and your family and identify a potentially dangerous or deadly contamination before it is too late.

What Tourists have to Know While Travelling in India

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:49:00 GMT

India becomes one of the most attractive places to visit since it has beautiful tourism objects. Some of them are the Lotus Temple located in New Delhi and Swami Vivekanand's temple. It becomes favourite place to come by people around the world. However, the temperature becomes crucial problem especially tourists from Europe. It has been known that this country is very hot and muggy. Besides, this is one of the most crowded places in the world. As the result, traffic and pollution cannot be avoided. Car accident frequently occurs as well. For foreigners who have never come to India before, it is better to find out information about this country. Therefore, they can have travelling comfortably and safely.

The tourists have to keep their health in hot temperature in India. They have to bring preventive medicines and also first aid equipment in their bag. They will be very helpful when there is trouble in middle of travelling. Another thing that should be always in the bag is fresh water. It is very hot that tourists need a lot of water while travelling in India. In addition, they have to make sure that bottled water is from a trustworthy distributor. It is very important to know that water doesn't contain bacteria which can't be filtered by a simple filter.

Besides water, the tourists have to be very selective in choosing foods in India as well. They might be hungry while travelling. In this condition, they will buy food on the street. It is suggested that they choose food which has been cooked in high temperature. If they would like to buy fruit, they should examine in advance whether it is fresh or not. There are many incidents in India in which tourists eat food without knowing how it is cooked and they end up in the bed for several days. One of the common diseases is diarrhoea. Travelling will be unpleasant when it happens.

In India, there are several types of transportation. Bus becomes one of the options to move from one place to another place. In this case, tourists are suggested to avoid putting their suitcase on the top of the bus. The risk of losing the suitcases is very high when they put them there. It will be better if they keep their suitcase themselves. They need to ensure that their suitcase is always on their hands. It will make their travelling more comfortable. They don't have feeling of losing the suitcase when it is always with them.

If tourists take taxi while travelling in India, they have to show to the driver that they know better about rate. It is very important in order that the driver will not rip them off. Moreover, they can have negotiation about the cost in advance. They can bargain how much money that they have to pay before getting in the taxi. This negotiation is required to avoid cheating. Another thing that tourists have to know is fact about computer in India. They have to notice that computer in India is not always reliable. In this case, they need to confirm their return flight several days in advance.

What you should know about caving

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 01:55:00 GMT

As a child I think that you have explored neighbourhood caves a lot and maybe while doing so, you also had a flashlight in your hand or maybe some other object that helped you light the way. Yet if you loved those times and adventures that you had with your friends, I think you will want to experience caving once again.

But if you are very serious about this, then you will need to make sure you will also be careful with things. Caving can be quite dangerous and that is why you will need to be very careful with it. Below you will find a few tips on how you can make caving safer and better for you.

1. First of all you will need to learn and research about the caves you will want to visit. Because caves are different form one another they will all require a certain skill in order to be safely explored. Some caves have streams and this means that you will need to keep an eye on the weather, because there is a possibility they will get flooded. On top of that, you will also get to explore caves that will require you to wear special equipment and caves that will also require some climbing proficiency.

2. It's important that you will never consider caving alone. There should be a minimum of three people who will come with you and participate in your little adventure. For instance, this is also a very important safety factor. If someone will get injured, a few individuals will go get help, while others will stay with the injured person. Before heading out to experience your caving adventure, you need to also inform your family about your family trip. Details to where you will go, your exact path and the amount of time you will spend on it are vital and will have to be provided to your family and friends.

3. There is some basic equipment that you will need when you'll want to consider caving for your next vacation. The basic equipment thus involves suitable clothing that is adequate to the type of cave you will visit, knee pads, flashlights and also helmets. Be sure that you will also be trained and disciplined on how you will use your equipment, particularly the flashlight. It's vital that you will have light until you get out of the cave. But the most important thing is your body. Regardless of how many high tech gadgets you will have, it's vital that you will not injure yourself. If you do that, no matter the gadgets you have, they won't be that useful.

Last but not least you should know that caving is a very pleasant and interesting activity and it will certainly allow you to see a new facet of the planet. Not only will you use amazing things, but you will also learn more about the eco-system of the planet and see creatures you never encountered before.

Certainly there are some great caves out there and if you would like to explore them, below you will find the top 10 most beautiful caves in the world:Eisriesenwelt CaveReed Flute CaveCave of the CrystalsPuerto Princesa Underground RiverWaitomo CavesMajlis al Jinn CaveSkocjan CavesCarlsbad CavernsJeita GrottoMulu Caves

With so many caves to visit, you will certainly have a great adventure you will never forget!

The Importance of Hydration

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 06:20:00 GMT

Hydration and staying hydrated is one of the most important things you can do in order to keep your mind and body healthy. The problems start because many people do not have a clear understanding of what hydration is and how to keep themselves hydrated. Many people do not know the warning signs that your body gives you telling you know that you need water. If you are thirsty you are already on your way to becoming dehydrated. The human body consists of 2/3 water, this should make all of us realize how critical water is to our overall health.

In medical terms dehydration begins when you have lost 3% or more of the water in your body. When your body gets to this point you need to hydrate quickly or you could be in serious situation shortly. There are two main signs that your body will produce to warn you that you are close to the point of dehydration. The first is your urine, your urine should be clear and have very little, if any odor. The darker your urine, and the stronger the smell, the closer you are to becoming dehydrated. The sensation of being thirsty is also a sure sign that your body is craving water. When you need hydration the only substance on the planet that can properly hydrate the human body is water. No matter what the television tells you, sports drinks, sodas, and other unnatural drinks cannot properly hydrate the human body. There are other warning signs of dehydration. If you lose the ability to urinate or create tears your body is already in the early stages of dehydration. If someone tells you that your eyes appear sunken or if you feel confused, these are also advanced warning signs of dehydration.

Now that we know how to tell that we are becoming dehydrated let us discuss what can cause dehydration. Diarrhea and vomiting due to illness is probably the fastest and most common cause of dehydration. If you begin to vomit or if you have diarrhea you should take medications for that immediately. If these conditions last more than a day you should seek medical attention. Losing water through perspiration, especially during sporting or other physical activities is the next most common method of dehydration. If you are perspiring you need to be hydrating with water regularly, you need to put as much water into the body as you are losing through perspiration. Taking in excessive amounts of caffeine is another common cause of dehydration. Caffeine causes you to urinate more often, releasing the water in your body.

Drinking plenty of water is the key to hydrating your body; there are other things you can do to help keep yourself from becoming dehydrated. Dress properly for your activity and the weather. If you will be out on a sunny day wear light colored clothes and keep your head covered. You should also wear loose clothing that will allow the air to reach your skin; this will go far in keeping your body temperature in check, therefore slowing the loss of water due to perspiration. On hot days, especially when you will be outside avoid drinking anything that contains caffeine. Keep track of how much water you drink, this will help you ensure that you are getting the water you need for proper hydration. If you feel dizzy, go to a cool place and drink more water.

What You Need to Know About keeping Safe While 4 Wheel Driving

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 03:36:00 GMT

If you are considering buying a new vehicle, you really need to understand the safety features behind 4 wheel driving as opposed to other types of vehicle. The first thing you should realise is that with the all wheel drive you have more stability on the roadway since the tires are all moving in sync. This of course can be felt mostly in rain and snowy conditions while 2 wheel drive cars often spin out of control, the 4 wheel tend to have much more traction and control. Regardless of the price of the 4 wheel, they are just better in extreme weather conditions when you have to be out on the roads.

Another safety feature of 4 wheel driving that people with children find appealing is the number of airbags that are found inside. There are of course the front airbags but you will also find side or curtain airbags, which keeps those in the back safe. Plus the side air bags help protect against side collision impacts. This feature alone is often the best selling point for parents because while you may never use the air bags, you have peace of mind knowing they are there.

You can find 4 wheel driving options in both cars, trucks, and sports utility vehicles or SUVs. This gives shoppers many more options to buy the car they truly want and still reap the benefits of the 4 wheel option. This is becoming quite popular when buying cars due to the safety features as well as how the vehicles hugs the road and can handle many harsher conditions than the standard 2 wheel drive vehicle.

There was a time when 4 wheel driving vehicles were only available in the standard transmission option, but this is no longer true. You can find many of these all wheel drive vehicles that are also in automatic. Of course, if you plan to drive for fun in a truck while in the mud, the standard transmission definitely works better. If you are only want to drive as you would any other vehicle, the automatic works quite nicely and the preferred choice of many.

Concussion

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:05:00 GMT

Concussion | SureAqua

Concussion

What Happens When Two Adventure Professionals Go Into the Bush Completely Unprepared

But before I begin the story of how I came to have concussion at the bottom of a waterfall with no drinking water and no mobile phone signal, I need to explain what my mother is like.

My mother is the ultimate adventure woman. She specializes in writing bushwalking guides and has a reputation for taking her friends and family on death-defying adventures when they thought they were in for a leisurely stroll to the lookout. She’s one of those hippie-slash-corporate-professional blends that came out of the sixties. Heart of gold, nerves of steel. Up for anything at any time.

We needed to double-check the ins and outs of a particular bushwalk in the Blue Mountains for the latest edition of her Blue Mountains bushwalking guide. ‘This one is easy as pie,’ my mother promised. ‘Won’t take more than hour, there and back.’

Now don’t get me wrong, the walk itself was beautifully written up and perfectly safe. My mother has a rather valid fear of some tourist found dead somewhere in the Blue Mountains clutching a copy of one of her books.

It’s the stuff that isn’t published that gets her a reputation for being a little dangerous. It’s the sidetracks and bush-bashes she insists we have to explore, the waterfalls she wants to climb, the small cliffs she wants to abseil down.

So, we went on a walk down to waterfall, exploring plenty of little waterholes and bush-tracks on the way. We were having quite a nice time, I must admit. I was telling her all about SureAqua, explaining how it works and why she should take a SureAquaBottle out with her on her adventures. Ironically, we didn’t have a SureAquaBottle with us. We didn’t have any water at all.

On our way back from one particular bush-bashing, bank-scaling, river-wading adventure away from the path we came across a rather precarious creek crossing at the bottom of a waterfall. The last thing I remember was trying to balance on a moss-covered rock and take a photo.

Then I slipped. I hit my head on a rock. I passed out.

My mother freaked out and tried to get back to me so quickly that she fell and hurt herself too. There we were, the adventure professionals, lying rather pathetically in the water. One concussed and the other one holding her elbow and her knee and wailing in pain. It would’ve been a sight to see.

When my mother finally managed to get up and fish me out of the water, I perched on a rock, a little dazed, but seemingly fine.

‘Did I fall?’ I mumbled.

Instantly, the adventure professional in her kicked in. She explained to me what had happened.

Worried I might have concussion, she asked me how old I was, told me to count to ten and asked me for my address.

‘Which address?’ I asked suspiciously, as I currently live in two different houses.

‘Your New Canterbury Rd address’, she replied impatiently, simply wanting to know if I had lost my marbles or not.

‘Well you just told me!’ I laughed. Even though she’d just explained the situation to me, I’d already forgotten that I’d fallen. I thought these simple questions were completely inane. My mother has finally lost it, I concluded.

‘Did I fall?’ I asked her again. I looked around, bewildered.

‘Where the hell are we?’ I added.

Patiently, she explained what had happened for the second time.

My mother considered her options. We didn’t have any mobile phone signal, so she couldn’t call anyone for help. She couldn’t leave me there to go to get help either, because she knew I’d quickly forget everything and freak out.

It would have been good to rehydrate, as it’s good to give anyone with concussion a cold drink of water. However, we didn’t have any water with us and the water from the stream wasn’t safe to drink.

So, we had no choice. We just had to walk up the hill.

‘Did I fall?’ I asked her.

I asked her that same question more than thirty times.

When we got to the top, my mother called a friend who is part of the NSW Ambulance Service. I heard her saying that I kept asked whether or not I’d fallen and her friend replying that I had mild concussion.

‘That’s funny’, I thought. ‘I must have had a fall.’

Although still a bit baffled, the next morning I was virtually back to normal. The story has been added to the scores of tales about my mother taking people off to do crazy things in the bush. Even now, I don’t have any recollection of falling.

* * *

For the first time in weeks, I went on a walk with her again a few days ago. She had regained m trust to some extent.

It wasn’t an easy walk, I’ll be honest. It was bucketing with rain the entire time. And despite my reservations, we ended up exploring easily half a dozen sidetracks and bush-bashing through course prickly bush on the side of sodden banks. But we had a SureAquaBottle with us, and I every time I fell I managed to avoid hitting my head, so we were fine.

Reverse Osmosis

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:29:00 GMT

Most people are concerned about the purity of their drinking water. There are several ways to purify water that include biological processes and chemical processes as well as using a physical barrier. The reverse osmosis method of filtration uses a selective membrane that is able to remove large molecules from a solution. This means that the selective or semi-permeable membrane can separate dirty or tainted water into clean and dirty water. Pressure is applied on the tainted water side of the membrane, and this allows the pure water to pass through to the clean water side. The larger molecules of the contaminant cannot pass through the membrane so the water is cleaned. SureAqua products use reverse osmosis (RO) for their water filters.

Carbon may also be used to purify water. In this method, water is passed over the activated carbon which attracts many impurities. However, it may not be as thorough as reverse osmosis. For example, both techniques can remove organic compounds such as pesticides and herbicides. However, parasites, cysts, viruses and other harmful constituents are only removed by the RO method. Another method uses ion exchange resins that bind to mineral salts in unpurified water. Most impurities in water are these dissolved salts, but this resin deionization process does not remove bacteria and viruses like RO does. This still puts SureAqua Products ahead of the games since they use the superior RO process.

Iodine is sometimes used to disinfect water. Five drops of two percent iodine like you might find in the medicine cabinet, is added to every quart or liter of water. For cloudy water add ten drops, and let it stand for 30 minutes. Iodine will not kill bacteria on contact. It needs at least 20 minutes depending on the concentration. One drawback to using iodine for swimming pools is that it is not an algaecide. Also the water may have an unpleasant iodine taste. Chlorine is often used to disinfect water since it can rapidly destroy most harmful microbes. Unfortunately it has limited effectiveness against pathogenic protozoa such as Cryptosporidium and Giardia. SureAqua Products can easily remove these organisms with the RO method.

There are some amazing SureAqua Products that use the superior reverse osmosis filtration. The SureAquaStraw keeps you safe when traveling to developing countries or recovering from a natural disaster when water systems are disrupted. It can remove 99.9999 percent of the pathogenic bacteria typically found in water. SureAqua makes only the highest quality personal, portable water filters. The brand is recommended by military and other organizations. It is the best you can buy!

Top 10 reasons why it is so important for use look after our water

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 13:03:00 GMT

1. Fresh water is important to the body. We need clean drinking water. We need fresh water for cooking and making drinks. Sensible eating and fresh water go together. We must work to cleaner water worldwide to maintain acceptable sources to provide this need.

2. If we fail to fresh water and keep it clean, we are going to be shut up to a diet composed of poisoned food. Not only fish, but other meat, fruits, and plants will deliver contamination to us. If we need healthy, clean fish to jump forth from brooks, streams, and seas, we will need to cleaner water. If we need healthy, organic produce, we'll need to cleaner water used to irrigate produce.

3. Fresh water is vitally important to human health. Clean drinking water is important to health, yet the UN and the World Health Organisation ( WHO ) report that 1.1 bn. folks around the world lack access to wash drinking water. The health results are disastrous. The UN endowments 2.2 million deaths yearly to poor water and sanitation. If we fresh water, provide better sanitation, and teach folk the right way to keep water clean, generations to come can enjoy longer and more fit lives.

4. A swimmer in fresh water is safe from diseases and sicknesses produced by tarnished and harmful water. A surfer does not need to fear swallowing water in a wipe out. Boaters and others who use our water for recreation can relax without concern about contaminants.

5. Fresh water is needed for fish and other wildlife species. We must cleaner water for wildlife that doesn't live in the water, but relies upon fresh water for health and cleanness.

6. We want to fresh water to cut back on our carbon print. Pablo Pster, Supportability Engineer and MBA, did an in depth and exhaustive study of the price of bringing a single litre of Fiji Water to America. He revealed that bottlers use virtually 7 times as much water to bottle it than you really drink. The full amount of water used to provide and deliver one bottle of imported water is 6.74 kg! In the procedure of making the bottle, getting water into the bottle, and delivering it to you, 250g of GHG emissions were released.

7. Each plastic drinking-water bottle takes centuries to biodegrade in a dump.

Many plastic drinking-water bottles litter the country. Some will be recycled, but the recycling process is alleged to damage the environment with poisonous cancer inducing agents. If we fresh water in order that it is actually freed from pollutants, additions, bacteria, and pathogen, folks are less certain to depend on bottled water.

8. Clean rain and snow aren't givens. Rain is only one step in the water cycle. Pure rain doesn't instantly fall thru the universe, filtered by the atmosphere and delivered from pure clouds.

Neither does pure snow. The rain, snow, and other rainfall we get find their way into the sky from bodies of water on earth. If we fail to pure water on earth, we are going to have increasingly polluted rain. Polluted rainfall is damaging to everybody and everything on which it falls.

9. We need cleaner water for all around cleanness. If it's your washing in the Maytag washer, your carpet underneath the cleaning machine, or your body under the shower, fresh water is obligatory for all round cleanness. From early preschool years onward, kids are taught correct cleanliness and it relies on fresh water.

10. The effects of insufficient access to cleaner water are too great. Many have voiced increasing concern that water wars are much more likely in the future than current battles for oil. Where access to fresh water is the essential nature of life, "no water" might mean "no peace." A failure to fresh water now may lead to worldwide warfare for generations yet to come. You may just be able to add more reasons. You'll substitute differing reasons, but the final analysis remains the same. We want to cleaner water. It is wiser, and less expensive, to keep water clean than to try and fresh water which has become mucky and polluted. Will we develop such knowledge for the leftover cleaner water we have?

Helpful Hint

If your cleaner water quandary is how to cleaner water marks from glass vases, you are just touching the top of this iceberg. If your water is clean, should it leave water marks on glass vases?

SECRET : You can remove water marks from glass vases.

I do not guarantee this may work on each vase, and prompt you to use these concepts at your own risk, but here they are.

Mix equal quantities of cold tea with vinegar, and melt a denture cleaner tablet in the blend.

Water Weight Loss

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:10:00 GMT

Drinking More Water Can Make You Beautiful

Beauty and weight loss are multimillion dollar industries that essentially make their money from exploiting people’s insecurities. We’re saturated with media advertising products that claim to make old people young and fat people thin. It’s easy to get lost in the maze of false promises and exaggerated claims and to become cynical about all of it.

However, when you think about it, beauty and water weight loss really isn’t that difficult. It pays to get back to basics: eat healthy food, drink plenty of water and get off the couch and do some exercise every day. Sure, you may not drop 20 years, 20 kilos or 20 centimetres of cellulite, but it water weight loss won’t cost you anything, you’re not being lied to and it will work a damn sight better than most beauty products or programs anyway.

Often, when your body tells you you’re hungry you’re actually just thirsty. The thirst mechanism in the human body is relatively weak. So the brain doesn’t usually communicate thirst until it reaches two per cent dehydration. The hunger mechanism is much stronger, encouraging us to scour the fridge rather than reach for the water bottle. It doesn’t help that the symptoms of dehydration are similar to that of hunger. Someone who feels sleepy, irate, dizzy, shaky or weak is can be either thirsty or hungry.

If in doubt, a good water weight loss method is to drink a large glass of water and wait 15 minutes. Your body will tell you what it needs. If you’re trying to drop a few kilos (and who isn’t?) then you’re better off drinking water (which has zero calories) than eating food. Food can be high in calories and requires water to digest, increasing dehydration and beginning a vicious cycle if you were really only thirsty in the first place.

Don’t like the taste of water? Well, if you want to be successful with water weight loss the best option is probably just to learn to deal with it. You probably just don’t like water because you’re not used to drinking much of it. If you’re trying to lose weight through water weight loss, you will get used to it. But if you do find it really that distasteful, try adding a slice of lemon or lime to your water to give it a fresh, fruity twist.

It doesn’t really matter whether you drink water hot or cold, it will still have a rehydrating effect. However, don’t fall into the trap of drinking tea or coffee for hydration. Caffeine is a diuretic, which essentially dehydrates the body. Although some personal trainers and dieticians claim that caffeine can be good for weight loss as it brings your heart rate up, the general consensus is that it’s best to steer clear of caffeine altogether.

Similarly, energy drinks that claim to boost your performance are often sugary and calorie-rich. As a result, they can make you gain weight rather than lose it. If you really, really must, opt for diet versions of each drink, check the number of calories in the drink and opt for flat over fizzy. However, you really are better sticking with clean, purified drinking water.

Not only can drinking plenty of water help you to lose weight, it can also give you clear, beautiful skin. Water purifies the skin, washing out toxins and cleaning it from the inside out. Over time, drinking plenty of water throughout the day will clear up any pimples and give your skin a natural glow. That way you don’t need to spend lots of time and money buying cleansers, moisturisers and foundations: your skin will be beautiful already.

Regardless of what we may be told by cosmetic and pharmaceutical companies, water is the cheapest, most effective beauty product available. Drinking about 1L of clean drinking water per 30kg of your weight (e.g. if you weigh 60kg, drink 2L) per day is a good idea for anyone, regardless of whether they’re trying to make a water weight loss program work. Drink more water: it will make an enormous difference to your life. Start today: www.sureaqua.com.

Camping Water: How to get it Right

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:10:00 GMT

At best, camping can be idyllic: you get in touch with nature, spend time with loved ones and explore new places. At worst, it can be a nightmare, a disappointing holiday spent cold, sick, covered in bites and squabbling with all your equally miserable companions. So when you go camping, it’s important to get it right.

First, decide what kind of camper you are. If you like your creature comforts, you’re best off finding somewhere you can park the car. This way, you can bring all the camping equipment you like and you don’t have to carry it all.

However, if you’re feeling adventurous and want to hike to your campsite, you’ll need to select your camping equipment very carefully. When you’re carrying everything with you, every gram makes a difference. Take as little as possible, and make sure your camping equipment is as light as possible.

Natural sources like lakes and waterholes are almost never safe sources for camping water. However, trying to carry all your camping water is effective and extremely hard work, so you’ll need some method of water purification.

There are several ways to ensure safe camping water.

The traditional method is to boil all your camping water in a billy on a fire or an electric stove. This is relatively safe, but it can be unreliable. Boiling restricts you to small amounts, is quite slow and often leaves you having to drink hot water on a hot day. You also need to consider how necessary it is to carry extra camping equipment to use an electric stove or a billy and what will happen if you can’t make a fire.

Another popular method for camping water is to take water purification tablets with you. Water purification tablets use chemicals like iodine to kill bacteria. On the plus side, they are cheap and quicker than boiling your camping water. However, many fail to kill off harmful protozoa like giardia and cryptosporidium, and they often make the water taste terrible.

The best option really is to invest in a water purification bottle or straw. They’re inexpensive, convenient and offer peace of mind. You don’t have to carry more camping water than you need and you can be certain you aren’t going to compromise your health and end up having a nightmarish camping experience.

What camping equipment you’ll need:

A good water filtration system
Lightweight hiking tent
Lightweight clothing that covers your arms and legs to protect from bites, scrapes and sunburn
Sleeping bag
Plenty of non-perishable food.
Matches.
First-aid kit with: iodine, steri strips, bandages, paracetamol, band-aids, insect repellent, sunscreen and anti-histamine tablets
Torch,Toilet paper.

Rock Climbing Safety Depends on Many Things

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 05:59:00 GMT

Before engaging in any sport, you need to learn how to participate safely so you do not become injured. If you get hurt while engaging in the sport, chances are you will not return again. The same is true of Rock Climbing. Climbing is dangerous though and the higher you go, the greater your risk. Before you go out for the first time, you need to learn about how to prevent injuries as well as the appropriate gear that will help to keep you safe. Safety always need to be your top concern as you are not the only one who would be affected by a mistake. Others would too.

Injuries from a fall or other type of accident are actually very rare. In most cases, injuries occur from overuse. The elbows, wrists and hands are the most affected areas and can be prevented by entering the sport over a period of time. Make sure you stretch before each climb and choose exercises that will help to increase your upper body strength. Pull ups and push ups are great for this purpose and will benefit you greatly as you scale a rock face. Rock Climbing involves the entire body so make sure your regular workout routine takes this into consideration.

Your equipment is of great importance when Rock Climbing also. Not only do you need a rock face or wall to make use of, you will also need a harness, rope and other aids. Never engage in this sport without the assistance of a belayer which is nothing more than a climber who handles your rope. Tight fitting clothing is of importance as is a helmet to protect your head. Make sure you wear appropriate shoes, ones made of leather with soles constructed of a sticky rubber compound, and carry a chalk bag at all times. Tape for your hands, elbows and fingers will also be of great help.

When you go Rock Climbing, there are some things you should never do and these must be remembered at all times. Never call a signal without using the name of your belayer. He or she needs to know that you are addressing them. Make use of a head torch and watch your rope at all times. Always wear your helmet and watch where you are climbing. Simple rules such as this are in place to keep you safe. As you want to be able to climb over and over again, you can never forget them!

Access to Safe Drinking Water

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 05:41:00 GMT

So, let me guess: You’re perusing the Internet from a first world country. You live on more than $10 a day. You’ve got a bit of expendable cash in your wallet or bank account. If so, you’re in richest 20 per cent of the world’s population.

There are whole worlds of difference between the developing and the developed world. Nearly one billion people do not even have access to safe drinking water[1].

Of course, it isn’t as if nobody cares. In 2000, the United Nations set up a list of eight Millennium Development Goals, each designed to reduce the number of people suffering extreme poverty. One of these goals was to halve number of people without access to safe drinking water by 2015.

According to the World Health Organisation, the situation has improved since 2000, but it isn’t on track to meet its target. 13 per cent of the world’s population still doesn’t have access to safe drinking water[2].

Despite the fact that water is heavy and often need to be carried long distances in remote areas, women and children bear the brunt the burden. In many cultures, it is their job to carry the water. Fetching water is one of many long and arduous tasks that can limit the time available for things like education and recreation.

Worse still is the lack of access to sanitation facilities. An estimated 2.5 billion people worldwide lack access to adequate sanitation facilities, making sanitation the largest cause of infection[3]. Instead of raised flushing toilets, many counties use squat toilets, holes in the ground or simply resort to public excretion. Poor sanitation facilities invariably lead to a degradation of water quality, worsening the cycle of illness and poverty.

Even without improving anything else in the developing world, if access to safe drinking water and sanitation facilities was improved, the number of deaths and illnesses would instantly drop.

About 88 per cent of diarrhoeal disease is caused by a poor water quality, inadequate sanitation facilities and a lack of hygiene. An estimated 50 per cent of hospitalisations worldwide are attributed to inferior water quality.

If all these people had access to a low cost water purification system like the SureAquaStraw, hundreds of lives could be saved every day.

REFERENCES

[1] Water Facts, Water.org, [Last accessed 26/10/2011: http://water.org/learn-about-the-water-crisis/facts/]

[2] Access to safe drinking water improving; sanitation needs greater efforts, World Health Organisation, [Last accessed 26/10/11: http://www.who.int/mediacentre/news/releases/2010/water_20100315/en/index.html]

[3] Water Facts, Water.org, [Last accessed 26/10/2011: http://water.org/learn-about-the-water-crisis/facts/]