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how to pay my bill online?
Hello, Please go to our website at www.ilovemywater.com. In the upper right corner is a red button that says "PAY MY BILL". Please click on that and it will direct you from there. Thanks, Steve Crane
I'm having trouble understanding pricing for a home water cooler rental and stand rental. Not including any water bottle fees, how much would it cost to rent a floor stand and cooler per month? I would be receiving service from the Fishers, Indiana location.
Hello, A cook and cold water cooler rents for $4.95 per month and a hot and cold cooler would rent for $6.95 per month. I am not sure what you are referring to a floor stand but you could call the Fishers store and they would be able to give you a price on what you need. Their number is 317-594-0644. For new water customers we are also running a "free cooler rent" for a year. This program includes free cooler rent for a year, 3 5-gal water, and 2 cases of water. Thanks for your inquiry, Steve Crane
I need to have my well water tested for arsenic, can your company do that? If so, what do I need to do to get that done? Thanks
Hello, Aqua Systems unfortunately can't test for Arsenic, however here are a few options. These are test that you pay for. You can contact your local Health Department. The Marion County Health Department 317-221-2274 (Luke Ricke is the contact). Heritage Environmental 317-243-0811 or ESG Labs 317-290-1471. If you do get a positive test of arsenic Aqua Systems would most likely be able to find a system that can help reduce the arsenic. Please call if you have any questions or needs to 317-272-3000. Have a great day.
Hi, I have a cooler made by Primo. Can I use your bottled water?
Hello, Yes you may use our bottled water on any cooler. Thank you for your business and have a nice day!
How can you divert outside water(used for watering the lawn) from being treated?
Hello, The easiest way is to put the water softener in bypass, by using the bypass valve on the back of your water softener. This makes all the water hard so try not to use water inside while watering outside. Please remember to put back into service after watering. If your home is on a slab this is the only option. If your home is on a crawl space or unfinished basement the plumbing can be altered to automatically bypass the outside spigots. This can be done by a plumber. We do provide that service if needed. Please call 317-889-6829 or 317-272-3000 with any other questions. Thank you and have a good day.
Where can a person get a free or inexpensive complete test of water from his/her house ---- contaminants, hardness, chemicals, etc.?
Hi John The Indiana Department of Health. The # is 317-233-8084 or ESG Labs Their # is 317-290-1471. I do not know what they charge but they can run a complete water test for several contaminants. We can test for hardness Iron and P.H. at any of our stores at no charge if that would help. Please let us know if we can help. Thanks John
I'm wanting a wood floor stand - room temperture. For a five gallon water jug.
Hi We do carry wood floor stands with porcelain crocks for room temperature water dispensing. You are welcome to contact any of our stores for pricing on crocks and water. Please let us know if we can help. Thank you for your interest in Aqua systems
Does your bottled water (five gallon size)have flouride in it? If so, can you please provide an amount?
Aqua Systems' bottled water does not contain fluoride. It is purified by reverse osmosis and contains no additives. Please see the test results attached and e-mail or call if you have any questions. Thanks for your inquiry.
I work at a dental office and our sterilization unit needs "steam" distilled water or the water has to be less than 7 ppm. Can you help?
Aqua Systems offers de-ionized water in 5 gallon bottles which is .05 ppm total dissolved solids. Please call 317-272-3000 for more information about pick up and delivery options. Thanks for your inquiry and have a nice day.
Could you please give me an idea of the ph level of your bottled water?
Hi The P.H. of our bottled water is at the last test was 5.4. Please let us know if we can help.
Does your bottle water for coolers contain flouride in it? I heard from my doctor to find out if my drinking water contains it as it does have beneficial reasons for enamel on teeth and for my 6 month old daughter for her new incoming teeth.
Aqua Systems' reverse osmosis purified water does not contain fluoride. Doctors and dentists can prescribe fluoride drops if you would like to add it to your water or juice. Please find a complete water analysis attached and call or e-mail us if you have further questions.
Hi, I have a water softener from you company that I bought like ayera ago. So, I have an old bag of morton salt water softener pellets *system saver ii. Can I use it in on it? I will have to waste it.
Hello, Yes, you may use Morton salt in your Aqua Systems. We recommend adding only one bag at a time if you are not using Aqua Systems' Premium salt to avoid possible brine tank clean-outs. Thanks for your inquiry and have a nice day.
Does this system have adverse effects on hair?
Hello, Thank you for contacting us. If you are referring to a water softener, they have a positive effect on hair. Many of our customers compliment us on the effects of soft water with their hair and the savings in soap/ shampoo they receive with soft water. If you have further questions please call us anytime at 260-483-3963. Thank you, Steven Crane
Hello. We recently purchased a SmartChoice Gen II water conditioning system, and as of today all of our water is cold. There's no hot water at all. Is this a problem of the conditioning system or something else entirely? If so, how can we find a solution? Thanks.
Hi There is really nothing about the softener that would affect the hot water. Sorry it sounds like you have a water heater problem. If it is electric you might check the breaker. If it is gas you might want to check the pilot light. Please let us know if we can help
we changed the thermostat to make cold water colder; now only the hot water spigot works; what should we do?
Hi If you are not getting any water from the cold side at all it is probably frozen. Turn the thermostat down a little and unplug the cooler and allow it to thaw and you should be all set. Please let us know if we can help
Where can I find the quality report to your bottled drinking water for the St. Louis location. I also saw online that you are a distributer of mountain valley spring water, is this true?
Hello, Please see the attached reports for Aqua Systems and Diamond Distilled bottled water. We are also a distributor for Mountain Valley Spring water. Please see the attached price sheet and e-mail or call for more information and pick-up or delivery options. Thanks for your inquiry and have a great day.
How can I get my water tested?
Hi It depends on what you would like it tested for. You are welcome to bring a sample into one of our stores. We can test for hardness-iron and P.H. at our stores. If you would like it tested for bacteria-lead things like that, you would need to take a sample to a lab to be tested. Please let us know if we can help
Is your water flouridated?
Aqua Systems' water is not fluoridated. It is purified by reverse osmosis and has nothing added. Please see the product testing report attached for more details. Thanks for your inquiry and have a nice day.
Can i buy empty water jugs(5+ gallon) from you? If so, how much per jug
Hi If you would just like to buy empty bottles they are $8.00 each to just buy. Please let us know if we can help
Is your system made in the USA?
Yes, Aqua Systems equipment is assembled in Avon, Indiana at our National Headquarters. We also produce up to 80,000 three and five gallon bottles of reverse osmosis purified water here each month. Please visit our website at www.ilovemywater.com for more information or visit us at 7785 E US Hwy 36 in Avon, just west of Dan Jones Rd. Thanks for your inquiry!
All of Aqua Systems' water softeners work with potassium chloride instead of sodium chloride as a "salt-free" softener. There is no other way to soften your household water without exchanging hardness and sodium/potassium ions. We offer a salt-free system that will reduce scale build-up without using sodium or potassium, but it will not soften water. Many people ask us about salt-free units because they see the electronic and magnetic "water conditioners" and assume that they soften water, but they do not. The most popular treatment is a water softener to treat all of the water inside the home for utility purposes (showers, laundry, dishwasher, etc.) and a reverse osmosis system to purify water for drinking, cooking and ice. The reverse osmosis removes sodium added by the softener, as well as chlorine, chemicals and other impurities in the water. We build systems that you can buy, rent or finance and have price points to fit most any budget. I have attached price sheets for your review and invite you to call 317-272-3000 or visit us in Avon at 7785 E US Hwy 36 for more information. We are open 8am-6pm Monday through Friday and 8am-2pm on Saturday. You may also see our pricing and informational videos at www.ilovemywater.com . Thanks for your inquiry…we look forward to helping with your water treatment needs.
We have an aqua dispenser.Do you deliver bottled water, lets say once in every 15 days. We will need 5 Bottles every 15 days.
Yes, we deliver 5 gallon bottles of water for $6.45 each plus $6.00 each refundable bottle deposit if you do not have Aqua Systems' empty bottles. We deliver on scheduled routes according to zip code. Please e-mail or call 317-272-3000 for more information or to arrange delivery. Thanks for your inquiry and have a great day!
I'm purchasing a house with this water softener installed: Model #WCC100TB I don't see this model listed on your website. I've been asked if I want to rent this unit for $15.95 a month. Can you shed some light on this? Thank you.
Hello, The WCCT100 is also known as our series 9000 water softener. A manual is available on our website under products and services. The unit is a time clock model which regenerates based on day of the week. The monthly rental rate is $15.95 + tax or it can be purchased at a discounted rate based upon the amount of rent paid by the previous owner. Please e-mail or call with the property address if you would like to know the price for that unit. We also have new units available to purchase or rent and offer packages with drinking water systems as well as 12 months same as cash financing. Please e-mail or call for more information based on your family size and water needs. Thanks for your inquiry and have a nice afternoon!
Is the added salt to soften the water harmful to humans? I mean does it increase the sodium to an unhealthy level?
Hi A softener does add a small amount of sodium to the water. For instance softened water has 214 mg/L of sodium. Plain 2 percent milk has 480 mg.L of sodium. Pepsi Cola has 100 mg/L of sodium. You would have to drink a lot of soft water to get to a unhealthy level. Please let us know if we can help.
How do I drain a Smartchoice Water Softener?
You may drain most of the water from the media tank by turning off the inlet to the softener and cycling the unit through backwash. Please call the service department at 317-272-3000 or 800-447-5582 for more information about winterizing or moving the unit. Thanks for your inquiry.
If I drink a quart of the softened water, how much sodium will I ingest?
A water softener will add 7.5 mg of sodium per grain of hardness that it removes through ion exchange. City water in your area is 24 grains per gallon, so one quart of soft water would contain 180 mg of sodium. We do not recommend drinking soft water. A reverse osmosis system will remove sodium and other impurities from the water and may be connected to a refrigerator. Bottled water or a hard water faucet at the kitchen sink are other options. Potassium chloride can also be used in your softener and is available at our drive through for $24.00 per 40 pound bag. Please call 317-889-6829 or visit our store in Greenwood at 905 N State Rd 135 for more information. Thanks for your question and have a great day.
Why did you decide to go to the monthly cupon payment method? Since this method was employed I have been late to get payment to you, due to the out of site out of mind issue. I try to send 5 or months rent at a time just to keep the hassle of digging in the bill drawer to find the payment stub, if I even remember at all. Cannot a company of your size get with the times and allow online payments, like every bill I pay each month. You would get your payments from me at least on-time, avoid hassles of letters to remind the customers, by using email and save us and your company the snail mail stamps and phone calls!!!!!!
Hello, Thanks for writing us, we appreciate your business. Due to customer input request we implemented the coupon books. A lot of our rental customer were confused about the statements that used to be sent. Sometimes things would overlap and they paid twice. The coupon book was a fix that allowed customer to send in exactly what they owed for the month. We do have some folks that do not like the coupon books and we have other means of payments. One is an automatic withdraw from your checking account. The second is processing a debit or credit card each month. These are two processes that require you to do nothing each month. If you wish to start one of these please call our billing department at 1-800-447-5582 and they can answer any questions or get you started. Again, thank you for letting us serve you. Thank, Steven Crane
my water has a very bad smell to it on the hot water side , i have a aqua system what can i do about the smell
Hello, Water heaters have an anode or magnesium rod that will cause an odor in the hot water. Please see the attached instructions for removing the rod; it will void the warranty on your heater but will eliminate the odor. You may also add ½ cup of chlorine bleach to the heater when you remove the rod. Please call the service department at 317-272-3000 if you have any questions. Thanks for your business and your inquiry.
We have a series 9000 water softner system in a home we recently moved into. The system was installed in 1999. In the last couple of weeks we have noticed our water, esecially the hot water, has a foul smell. Is this an indication that there is a problem with our system?
Hi If the odor is in the hot water only it may be the anode rod in the hot water heater reacting to soft water. It can be removed or replaced with a soft water anode rod. If the water still feels soft it is probably the anode rod. Please let us know if we can help.
Hi We do carry salt less systems. You are welcome to give us a call and we will be happy to discuss the difference between salt based systems and salt free systems. Thank you for you interest in Aqua Systems
Why should I not be concerned about your bottled water containing bisphenol A, which I understand to be a chemical building block of polycarbonate plastic? Thank you for your response.
Please click here to read a detailed response to your question.
I am concerned about petroleum content in our drinking water.
Please respond with your city and state and we will direct your inquiry to a store in your area to address your concerns. Thank you and have a nice day.
Is your AQLP RO System suitable for laboratory work? What quality of water does it produce (eg Type III lab grade)? Is tap water an acceptable feed?
Hello Mary, The AQLP 100 RO system is great for drinking water at a 95-98% pure water and runs around 25-30 ppm total dissolved solids. As pure as this water is it is not lab grade water. We do have a commercial and industrial department that carries a full line of deionized exchange tanks and other options. Please let me know if you would like a free estimate and I will have someone from that department to contact you. Thank you for your inquiry and have a good day.
I have a client that is building a medical/dental office building. He has questioned using a water softening system in favor of a Freiji system. Do you have any information that you can send me that discusses water softeners versus water conditioners? I would like to have an information for the client to review and make an informed decision.
Aqua Systems' home page at www.ilovemywater.com has information about electronic and magnetic devices vs. water softeners under "The Latest" tab. The main question is "Does your client want soft water?" If so, an ion exchange water softener would provide perfectly soft water (with zero grains of hardness). If not, you may want to further research "scale reducing" devices and determine if any independent studies on the devices prove to meet your clients needs. Aqua Systems offers commercial and residential sized water softeners, filters and reverse osmosis purifiers as well as de-ionization exchange tanks and systems to suit various water treatment needs. Please e-mail, call or visit a location near you for more information or to schedule a consultation at your building site. Thanks for your inquiry and have a nice day.
Have a local Missionary going to Haiti, is going to help out at two orphanage's(total of 400 kids and growing). The water is clean at these locations but not potable (fit for human consumtion). Do you have any systems (or idea's) that would be portable, and handle this type demand for people. It would have to be primitive but effective, something as simple as particulate filtration and chlorination. Possible testing procedure's? I would like to stop in Friday and talk to one of your smart guy's, please call and leave a contact name. (not asking for money just information) Thanks
Hi Rick There is always someone to speak with at Avon to help you decide what treatment you would fit your needs. Thanks Rick . I will give you a call also.
When we built our house, we did not have it plumbed correctly to filter our water. We are on a slab and were told it's not possible to fix now. So, we have a water softener in the garage (Sears). But we have to hit "bypass" when we drink water or cook with water from the kitchen sink. We let the water run awhile to "changeover" but I'm still worried we are getting more sodium/salt than we should be. I am interested in a solution or ideas you might have. If there is nothing else we can do, we are interested in a water cooler. We have a 6 month old and I want to be sure our water is okay before he starts drinking it. Thanks!
Hi We do carry Reverse Osmosis systems that will remove sodium from your drinking water. We install the system under your kitchen sink and install a seperate faucet for drinking and cooking water. It is the same process as our bottled water. R/O will remove about 98% of anything in your water. Bottled water would be the other source of pure drinking water. We can help with whatever you would be interested in. Please let us know if we can help
I have one of your WS1 150TB softeners in my home. 15 grains of hardness is currently programmed into the unit. QUESTION: If I change the grains of hardness from 15 to 30, will I get softer water coming out of the tap ? Thanks, Gary
That depends on what the hardness of the feed water is. The grains of hardness programmed should equal the total compensated hardness of your incoming water so the unit can provide soft water accordingly. Increasing the programmed grains above what is actually coming in to the unit will make the water any softer (if all is working properly). Water is either perfectly soft with zero grains of hardness or contains some hardness. Please contact your local dealer for more information or our dealer services department at 800-272-5511 to locate a store in your area. Thanks for your inquiry.
we have aquasystems series 9000, since ~2002. Only the hot water was connected, so the cold water is not softened. We have scale build up and would like to improve this situation. Is there a better aquasystems product available than series 9000, and can we have cold water (all water) put thru the new system or the current system if none is better?
Hi With just the hot water being softened you will still have build up from the cold water. We would need to stop by your home to take a look at the plumbing to see if it is possible and what would be involed to get hot and cold water soft. Most people are not happy with just the hot being on soft water. Please let us know if we can help.
Does your bottled water have floride added after the reverse osmosis process?
Hi Our water does not have Floride added to the water. It is Floride free. Please let us know if we can help
For 20+ years I have used culligan solar salt in my culligan softener, which I just replaced with an aqua systems smart choice water softener. I was advised to gt duracube salt for this new softener. However, it is less convenient and more expensive than culligan salt. Can I use the culligan solar in my new aquasystems softener?
Hello, Yes you can use solar salt instead of the Dura Cube however it is not nearly as clean. Solar salt will soften the water and the softener will work however the salt does have quite a bit of dirt left in it. Dura Cube is 99% pure salt with no dirt in it. If you use the solar salt you will need to clean out your brine tank once a year due to the debris left by the salt. If you use the Dura Cube you will not need to clean it out. With the softener you purchased it is a very efficient system and you should not add salt as nearly as much as you did before. In saying that it may be worth the extra $10-$15 a year to use the Dura Cube. This is only a suggestion and we thank you for your business.
I have a client who is considering purchasing a home "in the woods" far from a municipal water source, and in an area where wells are difficult to drill. The only source of water in the area is from the pond (2 to 3 acres in size)located on the property. (All of the other properties in that area get their water supply from ponds.) My clients are not sure they are comfortable with "water from the pond" for drinking, cooking, and cleaning. What are your thoughts? Can pond water be treated in a way to make it as safe, or safer, than tap water?
Hi Steve, Yes we do have several customers especially in Trafalgar and Morgantown area that do have their homes fed by water from ponds or lakes. We can treat this water to make it bacteria free and remove any iron, tannins, or other problem waters. We can specifically design systems to treat the water. The drinking of the water can be reached however if any of the equipment were to fail then the reverse osmosis system could not be trusted to remove the bacteria. The ultimate result is we can chlorinate the water and get the water very good to use for showering, cleaning and everyday usuage, however we would recommend bottled water to for drinking and ice for peace of mind. Please let me know if you have any other questions. We can be reached at 317-889-6829 and ask for Dave or Tom. Thank you for your inquiry.
Is your bottled water alkaline or acidic? I have heard that the only bottled water that is alkaline is Ice Mountain.
Hello, Our reverse osmosis water ph tests on average 5.8 to 6.3 so it is slighty on the acidic side. I am not sure about Ice Mountain they carry many different types of water. We only carry pure water. Please let us know if we can be of any other assistance. Thank you.
my name is mike Smith.I just got a new chlorine pump from plainfied location.What should our chlorine level be and the water is cloudy what can we do.Thanks Mike Smith
Mr. Smith, The service department will contact you regarding the chlorinator and options for controlling the cloudiness in your water. Thanks for your inquiry and have a great day
How long does water last if left unopened in one of your premium bottles?
Aqua Systems' three and five gallon bottles of water have a minimum one year shelf life if unopened. Please call 317-272-3000 if we can be of assistance. Thanks for your inquiry!
What is the Ph balance of the bottled water?
The pH of Aqua Systems' reverse osmosis purified water is 5.8 to 6.8. Please e-mail or call if you have any questions or would like a copy of the NSF Finished Product Test results for the water. Thanks for your inquiry!
How many ppm of sulphur can the eradicator handle?
The Eradicator has been tested in some markets where it has been successfully removing 66 ppm of sulfur for several years without replacing the media bed. However, water chemistry varies from one supply and area to another. Therefore, you should not take a blanket approach to how much sulfur can be removed as the unique chemistry of any given water supply may inhibit or expand the ability of the filter. Rely on your local dealer for specifics on the water and sulfur reduction in your area. Pat
We have city water. Does softening water affect the floride in it? Does the Reverse Osmosis system take the floride out of the water?
Hi A water softener does not affect the Flouride content but a reverse osmosis will remove the flouride. Please let us know if we can help
Wil the eradicator remove iron bacteria? How about coliform? What type of media does it use? How often does the media need to be replaced?
Hello The eradicator will not remove Iron bacteria or Coliform. They are both a living bacteria so it has to be killed before it can be removed. Chlorination or Ultra violet light is the best solution for both bacterias. The media we use depends on your particular water conditions. We can configure the beds several different ways depending on your water conditions and your water conditions also depend on how long the media will last. Please let us know if we can help.
What is the best way to get rid of iron and hydrogen sulfide? Someone has recommended a filter with Calgon Centaur carbon media, but it uses bleach. How can we be assured that the cloride doesn't go through?
Aqua Systems Chemical-Free Eradicator system removes iron and hydrogen sulfide from well water. Unfortunately, we do not have a dealer in your area to install the system and most homeowners do not care to take on the installation themselves. Chlorine bleach with Centaur carbon is also a common method to treat iron and hydrogen sulfide. Residual chlorine levels can be tested with test strips or a kit from a pool and spa store. Please call 800-447-5582 if you have any questions. Thanks for your inquiry.
How much different is the deionized water compared to distilled water. I would think that it is purer and cleaner? We need to use it for sterilization equipment.
Distilled water has virtually all impurities removed from the water, both organic and inorganic. Deionized water has all mineral ions removed but may contain non-ionic organics and is not used for drinking water. Deionized water is typically less expensive than distilled water and is commonly used in laboratories and industrial applications. Please check the specifics on the sterilization equipment you are using and contact the manufacturer if needed. Aqua Systems' deionized water is available in five gallon containers for $5.35 at the express drive through locations or $7.35 delivered for three or more bottles per delivery. A refundable $6.00 bottle deposit applies. Please e-mail or call 800-447-5582 if you have any other questions. Thank you!
We have the following equipment: Aqua Pro 1354 AIF SIF and Aqua Pro 10x54 Softener. The unit is 1-1/2 years old. Discharge was to our septic system and tied into one of the lines in the house basement. Water started to smell and sometimes very salty about 2 months ago. Technician found a valve on the water line partially cloesd. Technician checked system and said there is back pressure on the discharge hose not allowing the ventura to operate to add air. We put te discharge out to the yard and all systems are working O.K. We were going to pipe the discharge away from the yard, a distance of ~250 feet. The beginning slopes good but the last 140 feet is level. My question is that if I install a 1-1/2" line all that way and a low place develops holding water isn't that the same as the septic problem which was a back pressure problem? I do not want to do alot of work and expense if that does not solve the problem. Also literature does not indicate the amount of water discharged when the units back flush. Thanks, Doug Montgomery
Hi Doug. I have sent your inquiry to dealer services to get you in touch with the dealer nearest to you.
I have a water softener in my basement but I have been away from my house for 6 months. The last time I was gone so long the water looked and tasted rusty for about 2-3 weeks. Is there a treatment I can use to de-rust the water pipes quicker? Thanks for your help.
Hi Unfortunatly not. Any time you are away and the water sits in the pipes it will oxidize into a solid from sitting. The best thing to do when you are away is to cycle the softener as soon as you return. After the softener has cycled flush a cold water faucet and that should clear your water up pretty quick. If it is the hot water also flushing the hot water will clear it up. Or you can flush the hot water heater from the valve at the bottom of your hot water heater that will help flush it out.
I have an Aqua Systems sodium chloride, carbon and reson type system that is set to recycle weekly (7 days).If I am going to be away for a month is it only necessary to put the system on by pass in order to stop the system from automatically recycling? Should I also "turn" the water off and or pull the plug on the system?
Hi You can by pass the system and unplug it if you would like. It depends on what model of softener that you have some have a battery back up so you may not want to unplug it. Some people do shut the water off to the house when they are going to be away for a while so if a leak or something develops while you are away it wont do much damage. If you do shut the water off you will want to turn your hot water heater off or if it is gas turn it pilot. Please let us know if we can help.
I am planning to add two large aquariums to my home and I am looking for a RO water system with a holding tank for the RO water. Have you installed simialr systems before?
Yes, we have. The exact system and set up will depend on the volume of water needed on a daily basis. A large pressurized tank and a separate holding tank with a float may be needed for high volume. Please contact me and I can direct you to a store in your area to provide more information specific to the application. Thanks for your inquiry.
I am a person that brews my own beer. In doing such, I am extremely concerned about not only contaminants, but pH and mineral levels in the bottled water. I know in a municipality you can request a water profile. I was wondering, could you tell me what the levels are in the Aqua Systems bottled water? pH, magnesium, carbonate, calcium, sulfate, sodium, chlorine, etc? I didn't want to falsely assume pH 7 and 0's for everything without asking. Thank you so much!
A copy of Aqua Systems' Finished Product Testing has been sent to your e-mail address. Please contact us at 800-447-5582 if you have further questions. Thank you!
I built a new rural home with a new well about 18 months ago on my acreage. We have a water softener and an RO system. However, we have rotten egg smell, and the outside water leaves a little rust residue when sprinklers are used, etc. The water looks clear. I had one well man tell me that shock chlorinating my well wouldn't really solve my problem. Any ideas/suggestions?
Hello I have sent your inquiry to dealer services to get you in touch with a dealer near you. Thank you for your interest in Aqua Systems.
What are your thoughts on salt-free systems? We need a compact system for a small installation location. How large a space do we need for your systems?
Hello With our salt free system we need about a 12" square for the system. Our system during testing will remove about 5 grains of hardness. You will still get some spotting but it does clean up easier than with hard water. If you have had a conventional salt based softener you may not be happy with the reults of a no salt system. It doesnt have the feel of soft water or many of the benefits of salt based softening. Thank you for your interest in Aqua Systems
Do you do water testing? My water from my well is cloudy but then clears up. I need to know what makes it cloudy.
We can test water in your home or in our store. It is best to test the water on site directly from an outside faucet if you have silt and discoloration issues to get an accurate sample before it settles. There is no charge for evaluating hardness, iron, pH, total dissolved solids and tannins. Please e-mail or call if you would like to schedule an appointment. Thanks for your inquiry and have a great day.
I am pregnant and I have read that it's important that I drink water that has fluoride in it. Does the Aquasystems bottled water have flouride in it? Thanks!
Aqua Systems has reverse osmosis purified water with no additives, preservatives or chemicals. We recommend customers consult with their doctor and/or pediatrician regarding fluoride prescriptions. Please contact us at 800-447-5582 if you have other questions. Thank you!
We recently purchased a home w/ a water softener that is an Aqua Systems water softener. I cannot find an owners manuel and was wondering if there is a way to track one down. The only info I have on the unit is that it is model #5600D100TB Serial #03220949381. It was not in use at purchase and we are unsure how to operate and what type of salt should be used. Would you be able to help us track down this info? Thank you!
Please see the attached manual for your water softener and the price sheet for salt pick up and delivery. We recommend the Aqua Systems salt in the blue and white bag for city water and the RedOut in the red and white bag for well water with iron. This salt is a pure food grade salt guaranteed not to "mush" or "bridge" in your salt tank. You may use a pellet type salt from a grocery or discount store if our locations in Avon, Fishers and Greenwood are not convenient for you. We also have a delivery service available and will put the salt in for you if you like. Please call our service department at 317-272-3000 or 800-447-5582 if you have any questions. Thank you.
Does Aqua systems bottled water get rid of Sodium Fluoride?
Aqua Systems' bottled water is purified with reverse osmosis technology to remove virtually everything from the water, including fluoride. Please e-mail or call 317-272-3000 if you have further questions...thank you!
We have a water filtration system from Aqua System...we are remodeling our kitchen and we wondered if the spigots for the tap water come in different colors...do you one that is brushed nickel? Thank you, Jennifer Cleveland 317-908-9512
Aqua Systems has various faucet finishes, including brushed nickel and satin nickel in different faucet styles as well. Please call for more information or visit one of our stores to see faucets on display. Thank you.
I have been reviewing potential new softeners. I have a culligan Mark 89 which is nearing 10 years old. I am getting a very salty taste on the mornings after regenerations. I was directed toward a product called Natursoft which is saltless. What is the difference between saltless and "standard" salt consuming softening? How much sodium is left in the water after the softening process? I have city water from Veolia. I am supplied by a main that runs out to Pittsboro.
The salty taste is likely due to a malfunction in the valve not allowing a complete final rinse cycle. Running the water for a few minutes is a temporary solution. Natursoft uses a media designed to attract hardness minerals to form larger "crystals" of hardness which do not adhere to pipes and appliances. Aqua Systems' NoScale system uses the same media and tests show a 20% decrease in hardness minerals. The system is $499.00 and basic installation is available for $150.00. Traditional water softeners are the only practical way for homeowners to remove all hardness minerals from water. This is done through ion exchange using sodium chloride or potassium chloride; the amount of sodium or potassium left in the water is relative to the water hardness. Your water would contain approximately 180-200 milligrams per quart of softened water based on your location. Bottled water or a reverse osmosis system are good options for drinking water if you are concerned about what is in the water you are consuming. Please contact us for additional information or visit our store to taste and compare water. Thank you.
What kind of testing was done to ensure that the #7 polycarbonate that is used for your refillable water containers does not leach chemicals from the plastic into our drinking water, especially under hot conditions?
Data sheets have been sent to your e-mail address regarding testing of the polycarbonate resin in our bottles and the NSF Finished Product test report for 2008-2009. Please contact us if you have further questions. Thank you.
I am interested in the saltless water softener. Can you forward me some information. I am interested in purchasing this product from Aqua System. Thank you for your assistance. Susan Bennett
Hello Mrs. Bennett, We now have a system called Filtersorb and it is a reduced scale system. It is similar to some of the other saltless systems however it does not use electricity. These systems reduce scale and reduce hard water by around 20%. These have been verified by a third party testing which many others have not. However in stating this I need you to understand that is not a water softener. Water softeners remove 100% of the hardness. Many of the water softeners we sell are very effiecient and use very little salt and water. There are no saltless systems that completely soften water, so if you are looking for a slick feel, no spots on dishes and shower walls then you want a water softener. If you are looking for to help a little with scale then the Filtersorb will work and save you over $800 compared to other saltless systems. The Filtersorb is $499 for the unit with $150 for installation. Please feel free to give me a call at 889-6829 or stop by the Greenwood office. Thank you for your interest in Aqua Systems and have a good day. Sincerely, Dave Leathers
I have a coupon for a free water cooler rental for a year with a 12-month water contract. The pricing page is a little confusing. What kinds of contracts do you have?
The contract is a 12 month term with approved credit. The first 12 months are rent free with the purchase of water at our Express Drive Through or delivered to your home. Please contact the Greenwood store for additional information. Thank you!
Hello, We are going out of the country to a place whee there is a cholera threat. Do you sell Chlorine tablets for drinking water at your Avon location.
We carry chlorine tablets for disinfecting wells, but not for drinking water. I have seen purification tablets and bottles on hiking and camping websites and at some outdoor stores.
I have an Aqua Systems water treatment system, installed by an independent plumber, that I had a few questions about. The model number is 5600D 100STKCF (from the paperwork). I also originally asked to have a chlorine filter installed with it so he put in a dual tank (on top of the first one). What are the contents of this tank and what other elements does it remove (flouride, etc...)?
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Samsung Black 26.0 cu. ft. French-Door Bottom Freezer Refrigerator
Last month i made a split decision to just take a Sunday evening and travel up to my Tacoma Sears Outlet to show my neighbor around. It's surprising how many people do not know about that place. As much as i see people putting ads in our paper for cheap appliances, i wish i could write each one and link them to that place.
I didn't tell anyone i was coming this way i could just walk around and take in every bit of interaction.
Walking through the doors, i noticed several new employees, or maybe just new to me. Lots of customers as usual also. We started with the treadmills. Both of us had been looking for one in a good price range. We found several several hundred dollars under the retail price range. One as low as 699.
Next we started on the refrigerators. I had in my mind exactly what i wanted. 3 or 4 doors under $1000. That was not even near as hard as i thought it would be. I found at least 2 handful's of fridges matching what i wanted. Then i narrowed it down to my top 3. That was the hard part as each one had something i wanted. So my top 3 were a Samsung, GE, and Whirlpool Gold; ranging in price from $899-$1100. All 3 where flat fronts (no water or ice vending on the outside), 3 doors (fridge on top, freezer on bottom), and either black matte or stainless steel. Also all were around the 25-26 cubic foot.
I took photos of each, and i did have my one favorite but submitted my choices for approval.
We then walked around to the beds, which where on the floor to try now. I really liked that since its much easier if you can actually feel the bed differences. Then we ventured over to the beautiful washers and dryers. Don't you ever just stand in front of those candy apple red washers and think, i could decorate my whole house around this one piece. I just want to take a set home just for decoration. They are just stunningly beautiful….or maybe i am just crazy. Plus those sets look just short of a transformer with how much they do. Buttons for everything, steam, kids laundry, towels, dishes, washing floors…maybe not some of those ; )
Pulling ourselves away from the pretty colors and my future laundry set, i went home, hoping to the lord one of those fridges fit inside my house. Yea, i never measured.
A few weeks later, my fears and blessings came rolling into one. I was allowed to pick up the fridge i prayed for. And it didn't fit through any of our house doors. Take a look at these photos and just know i am about to explain how i broke my wedding band, and taught my husband to read directions all within 4 hours.
Ya, that's my awesome fridge. (Samsung Black 26.0 cu. ft. French-Door Bottom Freezer Refrigerator (RF266AE) ENERGY STAR) His name is George. It was a toss up between that and Fat Albert. You have to name the stuff you love right? My sisters car is named Herbert so i figured my kicking appliance needed a name too. Let me tell you about the day we welcomed him into our home and why i now hope we never move.
It started when i seen him (him meaning my fridge.) I liked the color, simple and black. Not too hard to clean but would match everything in the kitchen too. (I am glad i didn't get the stainless steel because all i can picture is toddler hand prints.) It had the space i wanted and the ice maker/water button inside. I like the idea of kids not being able to play with the water button at any moment they want to. I could see them telling me "the dog did it" for that too. It has a HUGE freezer too. I am serious, that sucker is like a mini deep freezer. It took me $200 to fill just the freezer to the brim.
Off track. So back to picking it up.
My absolutely favorite manager was in when i arrived. Christina. On a side note, i will miss working with her. She has the BEST people skills. People were coming in there just asking for her to help them. That says alot. Plus i never see her without a smile or laugh. Oh and can i say shes only met my husband once but remembers his name and asks how hes doing and the welcomes my kids by name. She melts my heart with her genuine caring nature. So, she deserves a huge virtual hug from everyone here at Mommy PR. *HUG*
Christina showed me my refrigerator and made sure it was the one i wanted because *gasp* it had a dent in the bottom. I said that did not even phase me and we will probably add to that one. The guy taking it to the truck was a wealth of information, showing me how to install the water filter and use the water button. He even explained why you had to lift up on the freezer handle to open it. He was really great. Loading it was really easy too. We went right over to Harbor Freight and bought some ratchet straps, moving blankets and a dolly. We had about a 30 min drive home (the whole i was freaking out it would fall out), but hubby is a man on a mission and obviously had done this before. (haaa)
Once we reached the house, we thought, oh crap how do we get this down. Here is where the additional dent came into play. We used the dolly to help lower it but still ended up adding a pretty dent on the same portion that had one already. See, we prettied it up more.
Now here is truly the fun part. It would not fit inside any door. Even our back sliding glass door. Not even remotely. We could not oil it up and wish it through if we wanted to. I tried to talk him into putting it in the garage for now, but you know men. They have their mind set and his mind was racing. After fumbling around the nuts and bolts for 30 mins i told him to read the book and it explained how to take the doors off to move the fridge in. WOW. Amazing how within 5 mins those doors were off, the freezer was gutted empty and we were sliding it in our front door.
Now it was time to make the switch. We shimmied the old, small, government owned fridge out from the wall, cleaned the floor and found a ton of lost toys. We really had no room to put it out of the way so it was a tight squeeze to get the new one in. We plugged it in and made the food transfer. After a quick run to Home Depo for the right piece for the water tubing in the back, we started to pull the old fridge out. This is where i got my hand squashed between the handles of the new fridge and the corner of the old one. So hard it smashed my wedding band in pieces and my finger was blue. My husband was of course laughing as i screamed. I didn't cry because it was just my luck as i had finished saying, "wow we did this with no injuries". And. Bam. I was slapped with reality.
We moved the old fridge to the garage and use it for overage of water bottles and bread in the freezer. I wanted to fill up the new one right away, and see how much it would cost anyways. The freezer took $200 in meats and frozen food. The top part took another $200+ in just filling up the space with random stuff. I am beyond pleased with the space this has.
My favorite part is the meat drawer. I can fit lunch meat, tomatoes, onions, cheese and eggs on one side and my youngest daughters juice boxes in the other. Everything is the perfect height for me and my daughters as well. I can put smaller drinks in the door and my 3yr old can still reach it fine, yet glass items up higher and shes out of reach. Another feature it has, the doors are all on a timer so you will hear a beeper go off when they have been open for too long. Great for knowing when the kids sneak in without asking!
The freezer has the same open door feature. Plus you can set the ice machine to start and stop with just a push of a button. Oh and the ice part has a mini scooper. I thought that was just too cute lol. The freezer has a pizza door to hold up to a 16 inch upright. We haven't used it yet, but have it closed and use it for Popsicles. It also has 2 bins and a self sliding top for smaller items. It has all the space i wanted in a freezer. See at first i was debating an actual deep freezer but then realized i would be better off with a larger fridge altogether. With a family of 4 but 2 of them who already eat you out of house and home, i needed more room. Even the lighting in it is different. Its more a blue color, which makes everything look better.
Product Description
ENERGY STAR® qualified appliance.
Fast chill or fast freeze your food with the power feeze and power cool options
- Always know when it's time to change the filter with an electronic guage
- Cold drinking water is available immediately with the internal water dispenser
Keep your fridge fully stocked with 26.0 cubic feet of storage space
Save electricity by ensuring the doors stay closed with the Cool Tight self-closing doors
Food stays fresh with the Twin Cooling System that keeps humidity at the perfect level
- Help the environment by choosing this ENERGY STAR® compliant model
It's simple to determine the temperature with digital temperature gauges
Select specific temperatures for different foods with the Cool Select pantry drawers
It's easy to open a fully-loaded freezer with the EZ-Open handle that allows the freezer to glide out effortlessly
There are a ton of features to this machine. You can see them all on Sears.com here: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_04680039000P?
This retails for $1599.99 but because it had cosmetic damage it was on sale at my Sears Outlet for $899 . That includes a 1 yr warranty too (with option to buy up to 5 additional).
If i still even have your attention,(because i know i just talked your ear off about next to nothing haaa) i want to thank Sears Outlet for a great year with Mommy PR. We had a blast with all the members. Please be sure to check out www.SearsOutlet.com for a local store near you. If you are too far, then see if your item is available for the new shipping options.
One last thank you to the whole Sears Outlet Signature Mom Team
Andrea & Dawn from Mommy PR
Krystel from Army Wife 101
Amy from The Idea Room
Elizabeth from A Nut In A Nutshell
Desi from Wee Share
Laurie from Guessing All The Way
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After the various plot lines to the Rick Santelli story yesterday, the CNBC reporter responded in a blog post on CNBC.com last night. "Let me be clear that I have NO affiliation or association with any of the websites or related tea party movements that have popped up as a result of my comments on February 19th, or to the best of my knowledge any of the people who organized the websites or movements," he wrote.
The New York Times' Brian Stelter spoke to one of those tea party organizers, Bill Hennessy, who credited Santelli with "inspiring the protest" last week.
Stelter also talked to a CNBC spokesman about why the network canceled Santelli's Daily Show appearance tomorrow. "It was time to move on to the next big story," he said.


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BH9530TW LG 9.1 Ch Wireless 3D Blu-Ray Home Theatre System with 1460W Total RMS Power Output has the most realistic sound that one can imagine! With LG's innovative sound technology that delivers vivid and life-like sound, your home entertainment will never be the same again. It features Wireless Rear Speakers, Aramid Fibre Speakers, Private Sound Mode, Miracast and Much More!
9.1 CINEMA SOUND: Immerse yourself in a new dimension of sound from above. LGs most Cinema like surround sound experience, the BH9530TW includes 4 additional vertical speakers (9.1 channels) delivering multi-channel sound around and above you. Experience surround sound at home like you never have before.
WIRELESS REAR SPEAKERS: Audio is sent wirelessly to the rear speaker amplifiers of the BH9530TW eliminating messy wires from the front of the room.
ARAMID FIBRE SPEAKERS: LG has utilised Aramid Fibre in the midrange speaker cones in the BH9530TW. This inclusion improves the duarability and strength of the speaker cone for clear, powerful sound.
Similar material used in Kelvar bullet proof vests! These speakers will 'shoot sound at you!
PRIVATE SOUND MODE: Ensure the rest of the family isn't disturbed at inconvenient times. Send sound directly from the Home Theatre to your Smartphone* via Wi-Fi** and enjoy with headphones. Extra convience of no hard wiring!
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WI-FI: The BH9530TW has Wi-Fi Built-In which offers simple and easier wireless file sharing among digital devices. Now you can stream your PC and smart phone content directly to your TV via the LG Blu-ray Home Theatre System.
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John Terry hails Blues' character
Chelsea captain John Terry hailed the team's character after the Blues pulled off the perfect comeback against Paris St Germain to book their place in the Champions League semi-finals.
Strikes from substitutes Andre Schurrle and Demba Ba steered Jose Mourinho's side, 3-1 down in the quarter-final from the first leg in France, to the 2-0 home victory sufficient to send them through on away goals, with the tie finishing 3-3 on aggregate.
Ba's close-range effort bundled over the line with only three minutes of normal time remaining at a nervy Stamford Bridge.
And defender Terry told ITV following the final whistle: "I think everyone probably doubted that we would do it.
"But I think we showed great character, great desire and will to fight no matter what, and it paid off."
Asked if he felt the game had been slipping away when it was still 1-0, Terry said: "No - I thought at 1-0 we always had a chance.
"We worked a lot all week on scenarios - 1-0, 2-0, 3-1, what would we do if Demba came on. We planned to hit the big man and he has scored a great goal.
"For every scenario, we had a gameplan and once again we got it right.
"This competition means a lot to us.
"The manager has been very successful and in terms of the club, we have experienced it once (winning the Champions League, in 2012) and had disappointments over the years as well.
"It keeps you fighting and keeps you believing as well.
"That one time winning it - believe me, it is the best feeling ever. And nights like tonight, when big players have put in big performances, that is what we live for."
Regarding his goal, striker Ba said: "It happened so quickly.
"I was on the floor, just looked at the goal and I saw the ball was in the net. It was a big joy for everyone.
"I just do what I have to do when I get chances. I haven't had many this season but it's okay."
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'Bad Boy' Judge of Tel Aviv Announces Resignation, Will Face Discipline
In his recommendation, Goldberg stated that Caspi did not recognize that the delays in his work reflected poorly on the judicial system as a whole, in addition to the delays experienced in individual cases.
Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court Judge Zvi Caspi announced his resignation from the bench yesterday, preempting his expected ouster from the post. Caspi has had a reputation of being the "bad boy" of the judicial system and has been known to send venomous e-mails about the heads of the system and encourage rebellion in the ranks of his fellow judges.
His announcement that he is stepping down follows an unusual recommendation by the judicial ombudsman, retired Supreme Court Justice Eliezer Goldberg, suggesting that Caspi face a judicial disciplinary tribunal over delays in issuing his decisions. Details regarding these delays can be found in the annual report Goldberg issued yesterday.
Of any judge on the bench, Caspi has some of the longest delays in issuing court judgments and other decisions. Goldberg found two complaints against Caspi's delays justified, including one filed against him by Supreme Court President Dorit Beinisch, whose grievance followed discussions she'd held with Caspi that failed to resolve the matter.
In his recommendation, Goldberg stated that Caspi did not recognize that the delays in his work reflected poorly on the judicial system as a whole, in addition to the delays experienced in individual cases.
Goldberg ruled that Caspi had gone too far and that the system could not show forgiveness of his conduct or any tolerance for the delays. Beinisch and court administrator Moshe Gal have both made it a priority to reduce delays in the judicial system, saying holdups in handing down judicial decisions would not be tolerated. Offending judges have been called in for discussions on the matter.
Following Goldberg's recommendation that Caspi face disciplinary proceedings, Justice Minister Yaakov Neeman approached Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein to have a special prosecutor appointed to the case.
Caspi's resignation is expected to go into effect after he takes a sabbatical. Court sources said, however, that Neeman is so determined to pursue the case against Caspi that his announced resignation would not head off disciplinary action.
The magistrate's court judge has been prominent among his colleagues in criticizing Goldberg and his predecessor, retired Supreme Court Justice Tova Strasberg Cohen, for their efforts to broaden the authority of the judicial ombudsman.
In an e-mail on the issue to his fellow judges, Caspi wrote: "The question is how a sitting judge can continue in his position when he is subject to daily blackmail and how the judicial system will operate when it is staffed by judges who are even more frightened than they are now."
After deputy ombudsman Shmuel Hamdani recently distributed an e-mail to the country's judges on the occasion of his retirement, thanking them for their cooperation, Caspi responded with an e-mail to the entire distribution list stating: "There is no need for thanks. Anyone who 'cooperated' with you was either a collaborator in the bad sense of the word or cooperated with you as a subject of an investigation, by force and without choice. There is no reason to take leave of us."
Following Caspi's e-mail, which was sent to every judge in Israel, along with Hamdani, the court administration decided to block judges' ability to send an e-mail to every single judge in the country. For his part, Caspi sent an e-mail apologizing for his earlier comments, saying he had made a mistake. Goldberg wrote to Beinisch and Neeman expressing his outrage at Caspi's earlier message, but noted he could not take action against Caspi over it as he can only act on complaints filed against judges by others.
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text: Page Summary Page ContentA one-day conference to explore key issues around the EU referendum. How will you vote in the EU referendum?Has the debate so far been too narrow?Are there issues beyond money, trade and borders we need to discuss?Is the original vision for European integration – with its Christian values – still relevant today?What might a renewed EU look like, politically and economically?Can the EU recover its soul?Come and discuss these issues with:Mike Biden (European Movement; formerly Chief Executive, Ionica plc))Guy Brandon (Research Director, Jubilee Centre)Jonathan Chaplin (Director, Kirby Laing Institute for Christian Ethics and co-editor God and the EU)Adrian Hilton (University of Oxford; Archbishop Cranmer blog; co-founder 'Christians for Britain')Guy Milton (Head of Media Relations, EU Council)Adrian Pabst (Department of Politics, University of Kent)Ben Ryan (Theos, author A soul for the Union)Gary Wilton (formerly Archbishop of Canterbury's Representative to the EU and co-editor God and the EU)Paula Yates (St Michael's College Cardiff and former candidate for the European Parliament)£12 including lunch (reduced rate for students and staff). To book, click hereHosted by the Centre for Theology and Religion in Public Life (TRiPL) in association with Theos and the Kirby Laing Institute for Christian Ethics. TRiPL is based in the Department of Theology, Religion and Philosophy. To find out more, visit www.winchester.ac.uk/tripl Event Start Date: 09 April 2016 Event End Date: 09 April 2016


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ST. LOUIS (KMOX) – For now, the old Forest Park Hospital at Hampton and I-64 is going to be replaced by a large parking lot for Zoo patrons.
"As can be expected, traffic and parking is still a concern for the neighborhood and has been for some time, so the Zoo will continue to consider that," says SWT Design Principal Bonnie Ray.
Ray says that they are in the process of hiring traffic experts to see how the parking lot functions. She adds that there will be free parking and shuttles this year to get patrons back and forth, but most likely on peak weekends only.
Demolition of the old hospital should be done by July, with the parking lot and landscaping done by the end of the year.
She also says that we'll hear about longer-term plans sometime next year.
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Kate Middleton and Prince William's 2nd Wedding Anniversary
Video: How Kate and William Spent Their Anniversary! Plus More Headlines
Kate Middleton and Prince William are marking two years married today! In this headlines roundup, we're looking at what the two working royals are up to on the special occasion. In addition, get the latest on highlights from the White House Correspondents' Dinner and why Miley Cyrus is keeping her engagement ring on. On Allie: BCBG blazer, Club Monaco shirt.


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Lana Del Rey is defending herself after being accused of glamorizing rock stars who die young.
Earlier this week, Del Rey talked about her attraction to Kurt Cobain and the so-called "27 Club" to a Guardian interviewer, and was quoted saying, "I wish I was dead already."
Kurt Cobain killed himself in April 1994 at the age of 27. Other members of the so-called "27 Club" who died young include Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Brian Jones and Amy Winehouse.
Cobain's daughter Francis Bean Cobain responded to Del Rey's comments on Twitter, writing "the death of young musicians isn't something to romanticize. I'll never know my father because he died young & it becomes a desirable feat because ppl like u think it's 'cool.' Embrace life, because u only get one life. The ppl u mentioned wasted that life. Don't be 1 of those ppl. ur too talented to waste it away."
Del Ray responded on Twitter, writing, "(The interviewer) was asking me a lot about your dad. I said I liked him because he was talented not because he died young."
And Cobain followed up on Twitter by writing, "I'm not attacking anyone. I have no animosity toward Lana. I was just trying to put things in perspective from personal experience."
Ray also tweeted that she was asked leading questions, "I regret trusting the guardian — i didn't want to do an interview but the journalist was persistent. Alexis (Petridis, the newspaper's music critic) was masked as a fan but was hiding sinister ambitions and angles. Maybe he's actually the boring one looking for something interesting to write about.
"His leading questions about death and persona were calculated."
I hate sinister music critics.
Guardian journalist Tim Jonze, who actually conducted the interview, was quick to fire back. "Besides the fact Lana doesn't remember who actually interviewed her, there are a number of things about her statement that sound a bit iffy to me," he wrote. "She can hardly complain about the subject matter: She'd been talking about her icons all dying young; she named her debut album 'Born to Die' and had spent much of the 50 minutes previous to this point telling me how miserable she was."
Rest assured that if Del Rey responds and Cobain responds to the response, followed by more sinister music critics responding, we'll respond by reporting on all that responding.
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CHARLOTTE � Like most general managers, Dave Gettleman of the Carolina Panthers doesn�t want to give away his intentions for this weekend�s NFL Draft.
However, it�s hard for Gettleman or head coach Ron Rivera to run from what appear to be obvious weaknesses and holes to fill after last fall�s 12-4 NFC South Division champion.
And Gettleman admitted last week as the team was completing its preparations for a draft that begins with Thursday�s first round and continues on Friday and Saturday that offensive tackle, wide receiver and cornerback were the biggest positions of need.
But Gettleman also said, �If you trust your evaluation process, don�t fight city hall.�
So while it seems imperative for the Panthers to find replacements for veterans Jordan Gross and Steve Smith and reinforcements in the secondary, the second-year Panthers general manager certainly did give himself wiggle room if he feels a player at another position is the proverbial �best player available.�
Of course, as Gettleman admits, the good news for the Panthers is that there appears to be a deeper than normal talent pool at offensive tackle and wide receiver.
�You all know it�s a heckuva wide receiver draft and there�s a solid tackle group,� Gettleman said.
That�s probably why every mock draft has the Panthers picking players from those two positions at No. 28 when they make their first pick on Thursday.
CBSSports.com and CSNPhilly.com has Carolina choosing Virginia offensive tackle Morgan Moses. The Newark (N.J.) Star-Ledger has them picking Florida State wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin. NFL.com�s Bucky Brooks, a former Panthers scout, has Carolina choosing Alabama offensive tackle Cyrus Kouandijo. And WalterFootball.com has them picking Southern California wide receiver Marqise Lee.
Moses and Kouandijo are part of a deep offensive tackle group of potential first-round picks that also includes Auburn�s Greg Robinson, Texas A&M�s Jake Matthews, Michigan�s Tyler Lewan, Notre Dame�s Zack Martin and Nevada�s Joel Bitonio.
Benjamin and Lee are in a wide receiver group of potential first-rounders that includes Clemson�s Sammy Watkins, Texas A&M�s Mike Evans, LSU�s Odell Beckham, Oregon State�s Brandin Cooks and Indiana�s Cody Latimer.
And while few have the Panthers choosing a cornerback with their initial pick, that group also is talented as Michigan State�s Darqueze Dennard, Oklahoma State�s Justin Gilbert, Virginia Tech�s Kyle Fuller, Ohio State�s Bradley Roby and TCU�s Jason Verrett are considered first round possibilities.
About the only comment made by Rivera or Gettleman that gives any indication of showing the Panthers� hand was made by Rivera.
When asked his preference about giving quarterback Cam Newton more weapons (wide receiver) or more protection (offensive line), Rivera indicated protecting the team�s franchise quarterback that had offseason ankle surgery was his priority.
Naturally, the Panthers muddied those waters on Monday by signing potential free agent offensive tackle Byron Bell to a free agent tender. Does this mean the franchise thinks Bell is capable of replacing Gross� valuable left offensive tackle slot?
Based on Gettleman�s answer about the team�s holes, that would seem an affirmative.
�If you�ve done your scouting right, oftentimes the answer is already on your roster,� Gettleman said.
And so it goes as the Panthers will head into Thursday�s first round and into the weekend in search of players hoping to help the franchise have another playoff season.
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Watching Jamie Oliver on TV is as close as many poor people get to proper food
The poor, eh? They're always with us. Increasingly, in fact, they are us. I've lived among the poor and am pretty ambivalent about them. Some good ones. Some bad ones. Appalling dress sense.
Nowadays, I think many of us are aware that it could easily happen to us. I don't mean waddling around in grey tracksuit bottoms.
I mean finding ourselves down. Skint. Bereft of home and garden. Life's like that. To paraphrase PG Wodehouse, just when you think everything's tickety-boo, life sneaks round the corner and coshes you on the bean.
You could lose your job. Be taken to the cleaners in a divorce. Fall victim to the demon drink.
Next thing, you're carrying your DVDs about in a pillowcase, looking for something on which to play them. Preferably something with a wee house attached to it.
What must hurt when you're poor is rich individuals and corporations telling you how you should run your life.
They're full of advice these days, though it tends to be of the "don't eat cake" variety.
Now I've been guilty of that myself from time to time, telling the lieges to masticate more fruit and so forth.
But I haven't been aiming my remarks at the poor specifically. When I was poor, I ate savoury treats for cheap thrills and a full-feeling belly.
Would I do the same again, if poverty struck once more? Well, possibly. I'd try not to but, undeniably, a sausage roll is cheaper than a pound of apples.
I'm sure celebrity chef Jamie Oliver is aware of this. The boy means well and speaks from the heart.
This week, he advised the poor to create "amazing textures" from leftover, stale bread, instead of wasting their money on expensive ready meals.
Hmm, sounds challenging. And such fun. To be fair, he made his point after recalling a poor family he met who ate unhealthy, fast food but splashed out on a huge TV.
I see only half a problem here. To my mind, a huge TV is a necessity, not a luxury. And, generally speaking, when you're poor you buy such things on the never-never. Because things are never, ever going to get better.
So who gives a damn? That's the thing about poverty. If you've a brain about your person, you can see the world is a ludicrous, unfair place.
So you're under no obligation to do the sensible thing any more. What's the point? There's no sense anywhere.
How is there poverty in a fabulously wealthy country with a democratically elected government? It doesn't add up.
Neither do the sums for buying food. The poor don't buy "expensive ready meals". They buy cheap ready meals. Watch my lips here: because it's all they can afford.
They don't buy hummus and organic plums. They buy cheap burgers and pastries because you can get them for under a quid.
Coming after McDonald's published advice on how to live frugally for their low-paid staff (advice that forgot to factor in heating and assumed a 60-hour week), you wonder that the poor don't rise up and break windows.
That's where the huge TVs come in. The state should give these free to the poor. They're the best political anaesthetic known to man.
They're a window on a better world – one that we no longer strive to create in reality.
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My wife and I (and everyone else in the neighbourhood) seems to love Loire - so I was quite surprised when we went to make reservations for her birthday this week that it is closed "for renovations". The hand written note in the window didn't inspire much hope that we'd see the doors opened again. Has anyone heard anything? God help us if it is closed for good as we'll lose the best charcuterie platter in the city.
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Discover Traditional Nepalese Cuisine in Crows Nest! 50% off
Take Your Tastebuds on a Nepalese Journey! $29 for an Authentic Nepalese Banquet for Two People including Three Entrees, Three All-You-Can-Eat Mains, Two Desserts + Bonus Voucher! ($60 Value)
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What We LikeA tasting journey through Nepal! $29 for traditional entrees, all you can eat mains, two traditional desserts and a 25% discount on a bottle of wine with your meal! Bonus $20 voucher redeemable towards your next visit (terms and conditions apply) A range of Nepalese delights to discover – chicken momo, butter chicken, mixed vegetable curry + more! Check out the banquets (eat in only) menu here: http://bit.ly/MustangMenu Perfect for vegetable lovers – several vegetarian options are included
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The Fine PrintExpires on 13 April 2012 Not valid with any other offer Not valid on Valentine's Day Bookings essential by phone or via restaurant website and subject to availability Please quote Ouffer voucher code at time of booking No BYO in conjunction with this offer A maximum of three vouchers may be redeemed per table Contact details for Mustang Nepalese Restaurant can be found on the voucher
Very impressed by a delicious meal here. As a previous reviewer said, Nepalese food is like Indian but with more flavour. Long a fan of fine Indian food, I was curious and delighted. We had the mixed platter entree, prawn curry and Sekuwa chicken with rice pilau…Attentive service, busy ambience. Highly recommended."
– Vickiten
Great place! Went with a group of girls and we were seated upstairs in a private room! The food was all really good! It's like Indian but with a twist. I was pleasantly surprised, and really enjoyed it. We ordered the banquet to get a little taste of everything! Absolutely loved the butter chicken and the lamb…And it was really great value!"
– Katie H
I went here for the third time last week. The last two times were in 2010. It really is an experience and the food is really different. The service is fast and friendly and you can get menu items explained easily. It is really great if you can get four people to go as you can get a bunch or dishes and all have a try. The Momos are the best."
– Craig E
Thought I should add a review as I am a massive fan of Mustang and a regular customer. We just ordered some takeaway (again), which was delicious as usual. Recommend you try the Chicken Momo, Lamb Cutlets and Butter Chicken. (I think this is one of the best butter chickens in Sydney)."
– Raah2u2
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Rings are potent symbols of power, the circle of life, and promises to keep. At Gemvara, we believe that the rings you wear should be one of a kind, like you. That's why all our rings are made from scratch in your choice of gems and precious metals. Choose Black Diamond and Platinum or Rose Quartz and Sterling Silver: it's your choice. Mix and match gems and precious metals for a look that's exactly you. Our impressive selection of Sterling Silver Citrine Antique-Inspired Rings by talented jewelry designers means you can find a style that's perfect for you. Because all Gemvara Sterling Silver Citrine Antique-Inspired Rings are made to order, we can hand-select the finest quality materials to perfectly suit your design. Legend says citrine has the power to protect against jealousy and snakebite. Citrine is yellow quartz, a close relative of amethyst, the purple quartz gem. Citrine is a November birthstone and the 13th anniversary gem.Sterling silver is a precious metal with a bright, cool white shine. Gemvara's silver jewelry is crafted in premium Argentium 960, which resists tarnish better than generic sterling silver.Be careful when washing your hands: rings can easily slip down the drain! Clean Sterling Silver Citrine Antique-Inspired Rings in a bowl of water with a little mild dish soap. You can use a soft brush where dust collects. Gemvara's fine quality Sterling Silver Citrine Antique-Inspired Rings are designed to be passed down for generations, hand-crafted by skilled craftspeople in the United States.
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A medical imaging technique called dual-energy computed tomography (CT) is an effective and reliable way to diagnose gout in the acute, emergency setting, according to a study published in the April issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology. Dual-energy CT is an advanced medical imaging technique that can detect vessels and bones and display them in clear contrast to one another. It enables physicians to diagnose many patients' conditions faster and more accurately as it can better characterize tissue composition better than conventional CT.
Gout is an extremely painful kind of arthritis that occurs when uric acid builds up in and around the joints. "Doctors often use clinical features to diagnose gout, however many other diseases can mimic or coexist with it and conventional imaging techniques like X-rays, ultrasound, and conventional CT are not specific enough to facilitate a diagnosis," said Savvakis Nicolaou, MD, lead author of the study.
The study, performed at Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver, BC, included five cases in which the diagnosis for gout was made or excluded on the basis of dual-energy CT. "In every case, conventional imaging techniques were used before applying advanced dual-energy CT technology, however we were not able to make a diagnosis based solely upon those findings," said Nicolaou.
"To our knowledge, dual-energy CT is the only imaging method described to date that can confirm the diagnosis of topheceaous (or chronic) gout with high accuracy," he said.
"Dual-energy CT is an exciting problem-solving tool that can reliably diagnose the presence of topheceaous gout, therereby expediting patient treatment, potentially reducing the burden of chronic complications associated with gout," said Nicolaou.
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