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Perhaps Because the latter failed to defeat either of the Jedi.
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quote: (post)Originally posted by Darth Thor
Maul already stated his inferiority to Vader. FPJ also confirmed that stating how Filoni is very protective of Vader.
quote: (post)Originally posted by Darth Thor
No Maul was being truthful when he said he can't defeat Vader.
FPJ confirmed that. Filoni (and Disney) are very protective of Vader's Power and Presence. They would never have Vader defeated by Kanan, Oneness or not.
And Vader was beating Ahsoka.
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Maul needed the Jedi team to defeat Vader (and so suppossedly admitting inferiority) yet he tries to kill the Jedi before facing Vader....Yeah Maul really is that dumb.
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Location: United States
quote: (post)Originally posted by Darth Thor
There probably a reason he's got his eye on Ezra. Train him and then take on Vader together.
Maul might have been lying about teaming up with the Jedi, but he wasn't lying about his inferiority to Vader. FPJ confirmed that.
"Commence primary ignition."
quote: (post)Originally posted by DarthDuelist9
Maul was completely aware that Vader was present on Malachor and FPJ has perhaps extra information about Kanan but his opinion over Vader is well an opinion.
quote: (post)Originally posted by Darth Thor
The extra information FPJ has on Rebels isn't limited to Kanan.
In fact when he talked about Kanan besting Maul that sounded more like an opinion. But when it came to Maul and Vader the fact that he specifically mentioned Filoni's feelings about it implied more factual information.
That line was put in there on purpose. It's preparing Maul fans for the future. He's obviously above Kanan and Ezra, but will ultimately be no match for Vader.
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Again neglecting a part of my comment. FPJ's opinion om his own character, someone he has to comoletely understand and has some input in the development of this character, is less objective then his opinion over Vader, a character where he has barely interacted with....of course. That Filoni is protective over Vader, Disney's money machine, is only logical but doesn't imply that Vader is solidly ahead of Maul.
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Location: Magical Kingdom
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No but Filoni clearly does.
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"Happiness is a lie. Life is horror. The light is always dying all across the universe. The last star will flicker out someday, when it does, all that remains is shadow. And I will be its king!"'-Amahl Farouk
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Probably TCW Ahsoka level at his absolute peak
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Dooku level, if not above.
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Italian Website That Go, Embarrassing English Translation That You Find
February 12, 2015 1 Comment
If you happen to be someone who teaches translation, especially in Italy, please use this delightful page from the folks at ExpoNews2015 (cured by one Mr. Daniele Walter Sesini of Milan, and to him you can guide a mail at this address: firstname.lastname@example.com).
The title of your lesson should be: STOP USING ITALIAN TRANSLATORS TO TRANSLATE INTO ENGLISH. From there, the thing pretty much teaches itself.
DISCLOSURE: The ExpoNews2015 site is not officially associated with the Milan Expo 2015, though Mr. Sesini has grasped the Expo's approach to translating publicity materials at one hundred for one hundred. (See, e.g., Meet Cretino! The Expo 2015 Italian-to-English Translator, Expo 2015 in Milan – La gioia di stare al ribasso! [in English], and Expo 2015 a Milano – La gioia di stare al ribasso! [in italiano] if you need to refresh your memory.)
Let's walk through some of the best bits.
First, there's the countdown banner at the top of the page which, at the moment we captured it, read: "Missing the opening: 77 Days, 14 Hours, 40 Minutes, 40 Seconds." One might say that ExpoNews2015 hasn't just missed the opening; it's missed the plot entirely.
Then there's the headline of the article, which is the kind of thing, if you understand enough Italian to glimpse the original text beneath the failed translation, will give you plenty of bitter rice. "Region that go, project that you find," it reads. Now, this probably almost worked in Italian because it's a play on a timeworn saying: "Paese che vai, usanza che trovi." In a literal sense, the phrase means something along the lines of "every country has its own way of doing things," but it is usually translated as "When in Rome, do as the Romans do." That captures the heart of it, if not the word-for-word meaning. So what ExpoNews2015 wanted to say was something like, each of Italy's regions is different and, when you visit them, you should eat, drink, and make merry like the locals."
Yes, we can think of a much better translation, but you'd have to pay us for that. What we're doing here, instead, is thanks to a passion entirely handmade by master artisans who pass a secular tradition from generation to generation.
Let's move on, then, to the "big themes" and the "acceding countries," landing in the first graph on "food and businesses willing to enlighten Expo 2015." If they enlightened them about translation, that would be lovely indeed, but we are not hopeful.
In the Emilia-Romagna section, thanks to your ability to read, you'll notice "thanks to the marketing level," "thanks to the Internet," and "thanks to an extensive data base." That's a lot of thanking. But mostly what it is, is terrible, schlocky, cliché-ridden Italian marketing prose rendered in word-for-word Technicolor (and, though we admit it's a close contest, we'd have to say that Italian marketing prose is generally more terrible, more schlocky, and more cliché-ridden even than the English version, which is pretty damn bad),
The truly alarming thing about that paragraph, of course, is the information that "two other [tourism] campaigns are planned … with a general recall in late April near the opening of the event." Does this mean they know in advance that the campaigns are going to be so bad they'll have to be recalled in April? But perhaps it's better to learn that now.
OK, well, just go ahead and read the rest yourself. But be sure not to miss the "initiatives in the area that can intercept and maybe solicit inbound touristic movements" (is the CIA involved? Or just a group of local gastroenterologists?) and the fermentation in Le Marche.
Inglisc is bubbling up everywhere.
Expo2015 – Big themes
Acceding countries
Exhibiting Companies
Region that go, project that you find
Tourism, but not only. From Emilia Romagna to Sardinia, many innovative initiatives related to food and businesses willing to enlighten Expo 2015.
With the imminent start of Expo 2015, many Italian regions have created several projects regarding both the promotion of their territories and other innovative initiatives related to the food theme, the common denominator around which the Milanese event is centred.
First in line is definitely Emilia Romagna, which, thanks to the marketing level 'Terre di Romagna' has launched the online initiative 'Expo 2015: the Network for the incoming towards Romagna': 39 tourist packages from 11 travel agencies and the Romagna product Club widespread in 41 foreign countries thanks to the Internet, accompanied by images of towns and territories. Two other campaigns are planned in late February and late March, with a general recall in late April near the opening of the event. Thanks to an extensive data base built in the five years of activity, the aim is to attract buyers, media, journalists and foreigner opinion leaders capturing their attention through the excellence of the territory in all its forms (art, history, food and wine, nature and greenery, sea, spas and fitness). Linked to this is the intention to turn the region into a hub of research and innovation, not only in Europe but also worldwide, on the subject of food through the event 'World Food research and innovation Forum (WFF)', scheduled on 22nd and 23rd September and linked to the quality and relationship between alimentation and health.
Umbria's strategy at Expo 2015 aims to take the opportunity at the Milanese event to raise awareness of the territory in Italy and worldwide and at the same time consolidate and improve its offer and strengthen the institutional, scientific and economic relations with countries representing the target audience. The central Italy region will be the protagonist at the wine pavilion, the direction of which was entrusted to oenologist Riccardo Umbrian Cotarella and the chocolate pavilion thanks to Eurochocolate. The region also plans to develop other initiatives in the outside spaces of Expo, but within the city of Milan and specific initiatives in the area that can intercept and maybe solicit inbound touristic movements. How 'Umbria green heart of Cascina Triulza' coordinated by the Food Technology Park which provides a permanent presence for the duration of exhibition of 10 students from agricultural colleges and universities for some guided tours of the 'orchards' of the property chosen as a pavilion of Civil Society . Inside the courtyard preparation is expected for the exhibition of photographs by Steve McCurry titled 'Sensational Umbria'. Also significant is the agreement with the Institute for Foreign Trade, between the foreign Umbria Centre and 'The house of design' for the realization of a 'Project for food-design' which foresees a space ready to welcome the delegations of International investors in a 'temporary restaurant' to present the culinary excellence but also the various regional Umbrian entrepreneurial operating in furnishings, packaging and training.
But from North to South, other realities are in fermentation in view of 1st May. The Marche region has initiated the project 'La Via delle Marche' 'that aims to promote the manufacturing excellence, tourism, culinary and cultural heritage both during the course of the event and with initiatives. It is a well-defined path in the centre of Milan that embraces the 'quadrilateral of Fashion' and that has the intention of bringing out all the excellences of Marche in a new way of proposal, allowing itself to be included in the beauty and taste.
Taking advantage of the beauty of the area and culinary excellence, Sardinia has thought of a new initiative by the promotional services Centro for businesses by delegation from the Cagliari Chamber of Commerce. The announcement is called 'Mediterranean diet and Expo 2015′ and allows the ten selected activities to be part of the national catalogue on specialty foods 'made in Italy' that will be presented in the great international showcase. The aim is to tell the world about the high quality Sardinian agricultural production model which can depend on the 180 products certified by European labels PDO, PGI, to open a window not only on the island's locations but also its traditions, cultures, histories and landscapes.
INVESTMENTS Expo, 100 million Euros for the clusters of emerging countries
SHOPPING Milan and its luxury
COUNTRIES The exhibition spaces delivered in Malta and Montenegro
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Apple Cider Caramels..do we need one more recipe?
Yes. We. Do.
While I know these candies have been around for several years, I've only recently found them myself.
It was love at first google image.
I studied through several versions of this caramel recipe, before making just a couple of changes. One being to go with equal amounts of both brown and granulated sugars. I've never used anything other than brown sugar in my caramels thus far, so...this just makes me feel happy! I'm also adding a little corn syrup to these in hopes of getting a firmer candy without refrigerating them.
Thank you Annie's Eats and Smitten Kitchen.
Plus, I learned how to make boiled cider syrup. There are so many possibilities here. Win!
My A#1 Awesome Hunky Hubby and I are blessed to live close enough to apple country which makes an easy trip of acquiring cider...and fried pies..and donuts..and cookies..oh my!
If you can't get your hands on any local cider, or would like to try some Mercier's like I used, click on my link.The difference in making these caramels as opposed to my original caramels is the apple cider reduction.
Turning 4 cups of cider into 1/3 cup, takes 40 minutes over medium high heat. I did stir mine almost continuously.
The smell is pure apple-y cider-y heaven!
When I thought I had reached my 1/3 cup goal, I measured it only to find I wasn't quite there yet. So I just poured it back into my saucepan and got it right on the second measure. Remove pan from heat.
Add butter, sugars, cream and corn syrup.
Attach thermometer to pan.
Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until the thermometer reads 252 degrees. Mine went to 252.4 and turned out perfectly. Remove from heat.
Stir in apple pie spice.
Pour into prepared pan. Let sit till candy "hardens". I cut mine the next morning. Perfect!
Apple Cider Caramels Recipe
4 cups Apple Cider (reduced to 1/3 cup)
1 stick butter (i use salted)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup light brown sugar (firmly packed)
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
Begin by preparing pan with parchment paper. I used tin foil since I used a round pan. I found that I much prefer parchment. Spray lightly with cooking spray. Set aside.
To make boiled cider, cook 4 cups over medium high heat, stirring occasionally (or more..like me) until reduced to 1/3 cup. This took me 40 minutes. Remove from heat.
Stir in butter, granulated and brown sugars, corn syrup and cream. Attach candy thermometer. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until thermometer reads 252 degrees. This took me an additional 14 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in apple pie spice. Pour into prepared pan.
Let set at least a couple of hours. I let mine sit overnight.
Remove candy from pan. Lightly spray long, sharp knife with cooking spray. Cut caramels using a sawing motion. Wrap in wax paper squares.
Now you can make a lot of friends happy here. I took my sweet little candies to church this morning and gave them all away.
I enjoyed hearing all the candy compliments!
I did have a little "leftover" candy.
As some others have said, melting this back down with a little more cream would make an incredibly delicious topping for cinnamon ice cream.
Or apple pie..or apple bread..or cinnamon toast..oh dear!
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You can't run away from your problems. But you can at least poke fun at them! 31-year-old Russian artist Anastasia 'Stushona' Ivanova tackles her daily struggles in amusing comics, and her creative outlet seems to be easily overcoming the annoying little things.
Stushona has a background in illustration but has been drawing comics for only 8 months now. "The character is my alter ego," she told Bored Panda. "It's a reflective girl who finds non-standard ways of solving problems."
"I draw topics that bother me," she said. "Through comics, I express my attitude towards the world. [I believe that] self-irony is the best way to deal with troubles."
When there's no inspiration, Anastasia claims she travels or turns to her friends, borrowing their experiences for her works. "I have offended them in my comics," the Chelyabinsk-based artist confessed. Scroll down to check out her amusing strips and upvote your favorites!
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The Ipcress File (1965) and Funeral in Berlin (1966). Michael Caine as Harry Palmer, a spy with a dry sarcastic sense of humor. Love it. The second one is actually better than the first.
Tru dat. But don't try the third one.
I looked it up and it got mostly mediocre reviews. Unfortunate. I didn't even know there is a No. 4 and 5.
But anyway, watching this movie reminded me of how IMO ridiculous is the near-constant discussion of how to define a "film noir." This movie certainly fits the characteristics of noir. But since some people decided that noir has to be a specific time period (roughly 40's and 50's), they won't consider it a "noir." They'll call it a "pre-noir" or whatever. Same with the French Poetic Realism films, which have every characteristic of noir except that they were made in the 30's rather than 40'sTo me, this who categorization is silly, deciding that "noir" has to be a specific period, that after that period it has to be "neo-noir" whatever. Which other genre, or style whichever you prefer is dependent on a time period? Is a Western or a musical made in 2017 when few Westerns or musicals are being made anymore any less Western or musical than one from the 40's? No. And it should be the same with noirs. Perhaps more movies were made with noir characteristics in the 40's than in the 60's, but that shouldn't matter when categorizing a film.And also saying that a movie that has X number of Y elements is "noir," but a movie that only has 1/2 of X number of Y elements is "near-noir," whatever. IMO that's stupid. To debate over whether a movie has enough noir style elements to make it a noir, vs. merely a "near-noir," and to call a movie made in 1941 a noir whereas the same movie made in 1939 would not be (ditto for, e.g., 1959 vs. 1961), is pretty dumb (And yes, as we have to always remind ourselves, this term "noir" wasn't even known in America until well after the end of the so-called noir period.Fury is as noir as any other movie. Ditto with Port of Shadows. It's ludicrous to refer to The Long Night as noir because it was made in 1947, but not to refer to Le Jour Se Leve the French film that it is remade from as noir just because that movie was made in 1939.I think the best way to categorize noir would be simply: There are a certain stylistic elements that we call noir. (The lighting, the shadows, the character types, story types, etc. We know what elements we are referring to.) Some movies have lots of these elements, some movies have just a few of these elements. And while it happens to be that there was a heavy concentration of movies that used lots of these characteristics in the U.S. in the 40's and 50's, that doesn't matter: If we'd call a movie made in the 40's a 50's a noir, we should use the same term if it the same movie was made in the 30's or 60's.
Fargo S3 E1-9 - 9/10This show is so fucking good. Just one episode left. If season 2 was the page turner that's Breaking Bad then S3 is the depthful drama that's Better Call Saul. I'm not sure which season I like moreBetter Call Saul S3 E1-9 - 8.5/10Overall exccellent and one ballsy slow-burn of a show. The latest episode was so difficult to watch in a great way. One left.
In the plane:Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice - 4/10John Wick 2 - 3/10Gold - 7/10The Lego Batman Movie - 6/10
Hey, why don't the ever show any Ozu films?
Do we have a topic for rating tv shows? Or can they just put in here?


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Treatment and outcome of adult-onset neuroblastoma.
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Treatment and outcome of adult-onset neuroblastoma.
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Authors: Suzuki M, Kushner BH, Kramer K, Basu EM, Roberts SS, Hammond WJ, LaQuaglia MP, Wolden SL, Cheung NV, Modak S
Abstract Adult-onset of neuroblastoma is rare and little is known about its biology and clinical course. There is no established therapy for adult neuroblastoma.


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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Yoga
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is relatively new as a diagnosis in the west, while the symptoms have been recognized for centuries from a yogic point of view. Both points of view agree that PTSD affects both the physiology and emotional state of the person suffering and their families. From the western scientific view there is usually no mention of a spiritual crisis. It is determined that the person may experience "disconnection," but without reference to an experience of disconnection with Spirit, Source or God. The yogic point of view expands our understanding of PTSD and offers more options for healing.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder affects millions of people in the US in a given year. It is classified as an anxiety disorder that occurs following a traumatic event where physical harm occurred or was threatened and the person's response involved fear, helplessness or horror. The body's failure to return to its pre-traumatic state differentiates PTSD from a simple fear response.
Symptoms of PTSD include: re-experiencing the trauma in flashbacks or nightmares; avoidance of people or places associated with the trauma; emotional numbness; and symptoms of increased arousal such as insomnia, irritability, hypervigilance, and difficulty concentrating. PTSD is treated primarily through cognitive behavior therapy and medication.
Looking at PTSD treatment from a yogic point of view offers other possibilities in healing patients. The five layer Kosha model from the Vedanta period offers a complete map of the human that integrates body, mind and spirit. By examining the five layers, physical, energetic, emotional, intuitive and spiritual, the person with PTSD can begin to heal each layer with various yogic practices such as asanas or physical postures, pranayama or breath-work, meditation and chanting.
Beginning with annamaya-kosha, the physical layer, a person with PTSD often displays lack of body awareness, insensitivity to the body's natural rhythms, and a loss of physical boundaries. Practicing asanas focusing on the hips and belly can help can help reawaken the physical layer.
Pranamaya-kosha is the energetic layer of our being, our breath and our intake and distribution of prana. Many people with PTSD are tight around the breathing muscles and tend to hold their breath. Pranayama and breath awareness is a vital part of yoga that can heal this layer.
Manomaya-kosha is the emotional layer. When we have lack of awareness or lack of balance in our emotions it is difficult to develop intimate contact with others, as is often the case with people with PTSD. Emotions held in the body fixate our energy in holding patterns, making the energy unavailable to us. When practicing asanas, participants can find that traumas and emotions will bubble up to the surface and be released through the physical body. Pranayama techniques such as alternate nostril breathing are also used to balance the emotions.
Vijnyanamaya-kosha is the wisdom or intuitive layer. For people experiencing PTSD much of the available energy is directed towards survival and is fragmented. If we are living unconsciously in our bodies, our intuition or wisdom body is underdeveloped. Intuition requires surrender. Wisdom and intuition come from a relaxed place of observation. The person with PTSD is often on alert or hyper-vigilant, which does not allow room for relaxation or flashes of insight. The yogic practice of meditation helps to develop or strengthen this layer.
The fifth layer, Anandamaya-kosha, is our connection to Spirit and our own deepest Source. People with PTSD often feel betrayed by nature and God, by their body and mind, resulting in disconnection from both Self and Source. The final realization is complete integration or oneness with our Source. As we practice yoga we develop our potential to achieve this condition healing body, mind and spirit.


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How great is the threat of repossession
Although a primary concern amongst individuals in debt is the threat of losing their home, the truth is that the vast majority of people who find themselves in arrears with mortgage payments don't. In fact, a staggering 97% of homeowners who've fallen behind with their mortgage payments over the last two years, during the recent period of recession and credit crunch, actually managed to hold onto their homes and get themselves out of debt.
The figures released by the Building Societies Association (BSA) stated that a third of those people who had found themselves in mortgage difficulty had arranged terms and successfully completed the repayment of their arrears in full, while a further 41% had come to an agreement with their lender, settled on a repayment plan and were currently working towards this goal. An additional 12% of borrowers had met with their bank or building society, come up with a repayment schedule to suit both parties but hadn't yet commenced repayments. This left only 3% whose home was actually repossessed.
The clear piece of advice to arise from these findings is to maintain an open line of communication with your lender. 46% of the people who contacted their lender promptly, before they actually found themselves in financial difficulty, managed to arrange terms to suit their financial circumstances and repay their debt in full. Compare this to the 19% that that made a successful repayment after leaving it a few weeks to contact their lender. Making prompt contact with your lender shows a willingness to tackle your debt, an approach that will reflect on you favourably when discussing repayment terms.
By far the most common reason cited for a lapse in mortgage repayments was loss of source of income. The current financial climate has resulted in a rise in the unemployment figures and lenders know this. So, the 43% of people for whom this was the case generally found that their lender was sympathetic to their predicament as long as they were kept abreast of the situation. Indeed, 60% of borrowers in arrears thought that their lender had treated them fairly and been helpful throughout the process. This is opposed to one in five that thought their lender had been unjust or treated them unfairly.
Of all those people that found themselves falling behind with their mortgage repayments, just under half of them sought out independent dept advice. This figure was reflected in the statistics of those that successfully repaid their mortgage arrears in full. Obviously, there is always the risk that failure to meet mortgage repayments could result in repossession of your home. The importance of consulting a professional debt adviser cannot be underestimated. The right adviser will help you to understand your different options and advise you on the right way to go. The quicker you do this, the better.


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When Blake Griffin signed a five-year, $173 million deal with the Clippers this past summer, he likely thought he was tying himself to Los Angeles for the foreseeable future. Griffin had been loyal to L.A. ever since he became the No. 1 overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, and the Clippers, for almost a decade, had returned the favor.
And then suddenly, on Monday night, they sent him packing.
Griffin was traded to the Detroit Pistons as step 1 of a Clipper rebuild. Naturally, after nine years, the deal must have been difficult for Griffin to come to grips with. After he took one night to do just that, he took to Twitter Tuesday morning to post a short farewell message to Los Angeles:
— Blake Griffin (@blakegriffin32) January 30, 2018
"I am so proud to have been part of the success of the Clippers organization," Griffin wrote. "LA has been my home since I started in the league and I will be forever grateful to the city for embracing me and supporting me.
"To the fans, you have been awesome every step of the way. Thank you for your years of support. Now I'm ready for the next chapter."
[Your chance to win on football's biggest day. Sign up for Squares Pick'em]
The goodbye was Griffin's second social media post since the trade. The first, which can be read in a variety of different ways, was this:
— Blake Griffin (@blakegriffin32) January 30, 2018
And with that, the Blake Griffin era in Detroit, and the post-Blake era in L.A., have begun.


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So I think this is one of those times where I have to say, it's not them, it's me! I need to totally change up my math station routine. Anyone (especially kindergarten teachers) have idea that has really worked for them? I am going to focus on how to play games for the next week or so, but am looking for a way to get my kids to work independently/with partners so I can start pulling groups! Any ideas?
Anywho, beyond this little snafu, we are learning about spiders this week! I am going to try and actually post progress and pictures throughout this week. Taking 2 grad school classes and being on school committees in addition to getting ready to move into my new apartment, I feel like the blog is on the back burner. I promise I'll try harder!
Here is a Peek at my Week! Link up with Mrs. Wills Kindergarten and share your visual lesson plans too!


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Stacking the Shelves is a weekly meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews
Things have been really quiet this week, and so now it's time for an explanation. My dad is moving across the country on Sunday, and so it's been nonstop family time. I'm not quite sure what's going to happen with blogging for now, because the rest of us are staying here until we figure something out. This might mean I have tons of spare time, or none at all. I'll just have to play it by ear in the mean time.
Now on to the books!
{Blog Tour} Hero by Alethea Kontis: Fairy Tale Rant
Book Review: Hero by Alethea Kontis
Received This Week
The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling
A dollar total for both BRAND NEW paperbacks. I love cheap books (:
The Last Present by Wendy Mass
A laptop!
Remember why I took that Summer-long hiatus in the first place? Well, because of an issue with the seller and the shipping, we never got that laptop screen fixed. This is used, but in good condition. It's been refurbished and looks like it will suit my needs.
Blogged This Week
This has been a pretty quiet week, but next week there should be more going on!
Read This Week
Hero by Alethea Kontis
To Read Next Week
I am determined to finish everything I started in September this week!
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Slayers by C.J. Hill
Rose by Holly Webb
Tumble and Fall by Alexandra Coutts
How was your week? Leave links in the comments below!


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I've been taking a class this semester from the amazing Jake Parker. In it we've been doing visual development for Jack in the Beanstalk, aiming for a classic Disney style.
Here's my Jack:
And some development sketches for his face:
I painted an entire version of the painting above to completion before stepping back and realizing that I had neglected to think about the personality of the character throughout the process. I had gotten so caught up in thinking about the technical aspects, I forgot to make story my first priority. Upon realizing this, I scrapped the other image and re-painted the above. I am a thousand times happier with this one.
I'm learning more and more how necessary it is to be willing to sacrifice a painting. If it isn't right, it isn't right, no matter how much time I've spent on it. If it doesn't solve the problem that's been given me, it's not a successful piece. I can't be afraid to start over or sacrifice parts of an image I might like in order to make it stronger as a whole. This has been a frustrating lesson to learn. But always more satisfying in the long run.
And while I cursed myself at the time for not correcting my mistake earlier on, I learned a lot in painting the first version. So I guess I can't say it was useless time spent.
It's a learning process, this art thing. There aren't any secret answers or shortcuts... or magic beans. Just a lot of working at it.


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Rihanna's fashion reign is showing no signs of coming to a halt. No matter where she's headed (LAX in this instance), the paparazzi posse lap behind her, eagerly snapping her up. Monochrome simplicity was the word as Rihanna strolled through the international airport after taking a well deserved break in the Bahamas following, what can only be described as, a successful as hell year.
The look consisted of a plain white tee bearing the Céline brand name complete with rolled up sleeves for added "DIY", a maxi skirt as figure flattering and light as a sarong but in a colour less "holiday" appropriate, simplistic gold jewellery, modest open toe sandals and thick rimmed glasses that look like they've been taken right off the face of Wally (from Where's Wally fame) and further shrouding his whereabouts in a cloud of mystery. The cherry on top (pardon the pun) is a pop of pillarbox red on the lips breaking the black and white theme.
The logo tshirt hails from Céline's 2012 Resort collection and would set you back $405. According to rational Sian, a tshirt is merely a tshirt and is not worth but thankfully rational Sian is not as dominant as the fashion adoring Sian who, although lacks in sufficient funding, would rather go the whole hog and wear the real deal over some knock off.
There must be a triumphant air of pride that fills you up, in knowing that what you're wearing is genuine. I often wonder, on my quotidien travels, whether or not the bags, adorned with the infamous interlocking double-C symbol of Chanel, that I see girls toting around with them, are real or simply a counterfeit souvenir from a back alley market in Spain on a random holiday.
But for now, I'll just have to sit back and drool in a state of envious lust.


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My son has been struggling with bed wetting and staying dry for two years now.
Seeing him start off his morning disappointed because of the previous night's activities is upsetting, and having to restrict dairy and juice after lunchtime has become more of a battle than it needs to be. Night time diapers are a bit pricey and not always affordable and the older your kids get, there is not really a solution for helping with those bed wetting issues.
We were recently introduced to the Dry Me Alarm, a product that is clinically proven to cure most bedwetting children in 8-12 weeks without the need for medication. Parents have to get up in the night when the alarm goes off to make sure their child does too.
Clinical studies show that the Dry Me Alarm has resulted in 70-80 percent of children being dry one year after using it for at least 3-6 months.
What Causes a Child to Wet the Bed
Factors like deep sleep, high urine production during sleep, food sensitivities, constipation, and even stress or anxiety can affect how well your child stays dry during the night. Special needs can also add some additional obstacles in nighttime training, which is an added challenge we're working with, but both typical children and special needs children can be affected equally.
5 Steps to Help Your Child Stop Wetting the Bed
Understand Your Goal
This can be especially important when considering a special needs child. Sensory issues may not be conducive to using a wearable alarm. Never fear, there are other types of non-wearable alarms – think wireless or pad type. Set reasonable expectations. Though considering curative, bedwetting alarms do not solve things overnight. Prepare your child (and yourself) before even getting started, so everyone knows what to expect.
Double Voiding Before Bedtime
Have your child use the toilet before starting his usual bedtime routine, and again before the lights go out, even if he doesn't feel like he has to go.
Responding to the Alarm
Parental response is critical, especially in the beginning. Your child will most likely need help waking up and may not even hear the alarm. Don't turn it off until his feet are on the floor, and if necessary, go to the bathroom with him to help with jammies and cleanup.
Tracking Progress
Mercer includes handy Weekly Progress Charts in the back of Seven Steps to Nighttime Dryness. Columns to note the date and things like nighttime cooperation, whether or not nights were dry, and spaces for jotting down contributing factors and other comments can really help when looking at the big picture.
Create an Incentive System
Little kids love seeing stickers on a chart, and it can really motivate them to be involved in the process on a daily basis. Older kids and teenagers may prefer to work toward a mutually agreed upon reward every week or two. And, while bedwetting is out of a child's control initially, his level of cooperation and effort is not. That being said, learning a new skill can take a long time, which can seem like eons for younger kids. Having a reward system in place reminds kids that their hard work is appreciated and acknowledged, and keeping charts on display in a child's room or their bathroom can reinforce this.
How to Use the Alarm
When you first start using an alarm, let your child "test" it with you, so they know what to expect. Our son helped open up the packaging, and dipped the sensor in a glass of water so we could all hear what kinds of sounds we could expect to hear in the night.
A common myth is that the alarm will wake the entire house, an obvious problem when considering a good night's sleep for siblings. Most alarms are 80 to 90 decibels, measured from the position of your child's shoulder. It's loud, but not outrageously loud. Our son did fidget with his alarm quite a bit, just because he is not fond of anything on his clothing, but most children won't mind.
We haven't had the alarm long enough to share long-term results, but already, we've had an entire week of waking up dry. That's pretty huge and has give my son a huge confidence boost. The alarm does scare him — it seems really loud when the rest of the house is so quiet — and my husband and I have really had to hustle to get the whole bathroom-going coordinated, but it's been worth it considering his progress so far.
Buy it
The Bedwetting Store offers an unparalleled collection of bedwetting supplies, including waterproof bedding, vibrating watches and the Dry-Me Alarm and Seven Steps to Nighttime Dryness book covered here. Parents can also find valuable information on treating nighttime and daytime wetting.
Enter to Win
One winner will receive (1) Dry-Me Bedwetting Alarm and (1) Seven Steps to Nighttime Dryness book by Renee Mercer, CPNP. Use the Rafflecopter form to enter this giveaway. New to Rafflecopter? Watch this 45-second video on how to enter!
I thank Renee Mercer and the Bedwetting Store for sponsoring this post, and for sharing tools with me that can lead to a permanent solution for nocturnal enuresis with the proper parental guidance and supports in place. Written by Pilar Clark.


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Scavvys - Members Meet UpsIts come to my attention that some of you may not realise the meaning and the purpose of a Scavvy.
First the history.
Mountainviews was started in 2002 by he who did not know exactly what he was at, but it was a good idea anyway! Bleck Cra and Jackill joined the site sometime after this.
Roll the clock on a few years until 2009 and although we had all met Simon very few of us had actually met fellow members of MV. Quite by accident I offered to go with a group of MV members and show them the way up Carrauntoohil via O'Sheas , Mr Cra offered to take the rear(as DBloke was in bed with his back) and so it began. It was followed up by a trot in the Mournes with the roles reversed and then over the Faha ridge a few weeks ago with a rope or two.
Somewhere in the middle of this Mr Cra christened us the Scavvys( scavengers, jackill, cra, geddit?) Well anyway the next time you see us put up a call to arms please please please consider joining us for the day, we're not pretty but we are friendly, anyone is welcome MV member or not, all you need bring is a love of the outdoors, the mountains, the art of walking and a pint or three at the end of a long day.
Better still if you know an area well please invite the community (and us)for a walk there with you.I for one would be delighted to come. This I think is the aspect of the Scavvy we most want to promote, offer others the advantage of your local knowledge for the joy of sharing the mountains with the likeminded.
I hope that we can create a social network on a national scale outside of the regiment of a club, all you need to join is a love of the hills and an openness to the goodwill of your peers.
Two of us won't do though, make us an offer, go on, (Bleck Cra , have I left anything out?)


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Contemporary sound artist Margaret Noble brings George Orwell's classic dystopian novel 1984 into the future by transforming an original vinyl recording into a postmodern soundscape of modern media, original and sampled music, timeless news reports and more.
It started with a 1950's vinyl of broadcast radio—striking similarities between the Orwellian themes of propaganda, surveillance, torture and war eerily resounded with contemporary news reports. Confronting these parallels, Margaret Noble pulls samples from the original vinyl record and modern media to produce an experimental electronic music album. Instrumentation includes analogue synthesizer, beats, acoustic instruments, voice and field recordings. The result is a narrative experimental radio piece that insights uncomfortable, satirical and reflective tensions.
This project will be produced in three mediums: digital cd/download, 12 inch vinyl record pressing and a graphic arts companion book.
Funding will be used to complete mixing, mastering, design, art book publishing, vinyl pressing and a public outreach website. 100% of net proceeds will be donated to Amnesty International on an ongoing basis.
Once completed, this project will continue to give to Amnesty International without the need of further funding.
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New interview with George on the spanish radio program BEINGS in extending much more information not given in previous lectures on the essence of who the human being is, where we came from and why we are here.
Among other things, George explains how we are being manipulated by others on the basis of fear, he makes us see why we should not be afraid of 2012. He also talks about the concept of life and God and the learning process that is assuming our experience in the Third Dimension in which most humans live yet today and how people are going to beging to raise their vibrational level to climb to higher dimensions.
From teatrevesadespertar.wordpress.com we want to ask people to listen, question and try to find the truth inside ourselves, as it is the only place where we can actually do it. George tries to help us in this process, please listen to him. Texto en Español (Text in Spanish)
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Frequent Links
Bottled water
Bottled water is drinking water (e.g., well water, distilled water, mineral water, or spring water) packaged in plastic or glass water bottles. Bottled water may be carbonated or not. Sizes range from small single serving bottles to large carboys for water coolers.
- 1 History
- 2 Regulations and safety
- 3 Storage
- 4 Types of bottled water
- 5 Product forms
- 6 Global sales
- 7 Markets by region
- 8 Consumer Information
- 9 Concerns about Bottled Water
- 10 Water as a human right
- 11 See also
- 12 References
- 13 Further reading
- 14 External links
Although vessels to bottle and transport water were part of the earliest human civilizations,[1] bottling water began in the United Kingdom with the first water bottling at the Holy Well in 1622.[2] The demand for bottled water was fueled in large part by the resurgence in spa-going and water therapy among Europeans and American colonists in the 17th and 18th centuries.[3] The first commercially distributed water in America was bottled and sold by Jackson's Spa in Boston in 1767.[4] Early drinkers of bottled spa waters believed that the water at these mineral springs had therapeutic properties and that bathing in or drinking the water could help treat many common ailments.[3]
The popularity of bottled mineral waters quickly led to a market for imitation products. Carbonated waters developed as means for approximating the natural effervescence of spring-bottled water, and in 1809 Joseph Hawkins was issued the first U.S. patent for "imitation" mineral water.[5] As technological innovation in nineteenth century lowered the cost of making glass and improved production speed for bottling, bottled water was able to be produced on a larger scale and the beverage grew in popularity.[4] Bottled water was seen by many as a safer alternative to 19th century municipal water supplies that could be contaminated with pathogens like cholera and typhoid.[6] By the middle of the century, one of America's most popular bottlers, Saratoga Springs, was producing more than 7 million bottles of water annually.[4]
In the United States, the popularity of bottled water declined in the early 20th century, when the advent of water chlorination reduced public concerns about water-borne diseases in municipal water supplies.[4] However, it remained popular in Europe, where it spread to cafes and grocery stores in the second half of the century.[6] In 1977, Perrier launched a successful advertisement campaign in the United States, heralding a rebirth in popularity for bottled water.[4] Today, bottled water is the second most popular commercial beverage in the United States, with about half the domestic consumption as soft drinks.[7]
Water chemistry
Many of the early developments in the field of chemistry can be attributed to the study of natural mineral waters and attempts to replicate them for commercial sale. Joseph Priestley, who would discover oxygen in 1775, made his first contributions to the field of chemistry by dissolving carbon dioxide in water, for which he was awarded the Copley Medal in 1773. He would go on to work with Jacob Schweppes, founder of Schweppes, in developing "aerated" waters for commercial sale.[8]
PET plastic bottles
In 1973, DuPont engineer Nathaniel Wyeth patented polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles, the first plastic bottle to be able to withstand the pressure of carbonated liquids.[9] Today, PET plastic has replaced glass as the preferred material for single-serving bottled water containers due to its light weight and resistance to breaking.[10][11]
Regulations and safety
Bottled water is comprehensively regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a packaged food product.[12] By law, the FDA regulations for bottled water must be at least as stringent as the Environmental Protection Agency standards for tap water.[13] And, in some cases such as lead, coliform bacteria, and E. coli, bottled water regulations are substantially more stringent than EPA rules for tap water safety.[14]
Bottled water has an impressive safety record – There have been no major outbreaks of illness or serious safety concerns associated with bottled water in the past decade, an FDA official stated in testimony before a July 9, 2009 Congressional hearing.[15] Conversely, as noted in the Drinking Water Research Foundation's (DWRF) 2013 report, "Microbial Health Risks of Regulated Drinking Waters in the United States," EPA researchers reported an estimated 16.4 million cases of acute gastrointestinal illness per year are caused by tap water. Subsequent research has estimated that number of illnesses to be closer to 19.5 million case s per year.[14] In addition, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that waterborne diseases, such as Cryptosporidiosis and Giardiasis, cost the U.S. healthcare system as much as $539 million a year in hospital expenses.[16]
Bottled water is often stored as part of an emergency kit in case of natural disaster. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) says the "safest" and "most reliable" source of drinking water is store bought bottled water.[17] Commonly, disaster management experts recommend storing Script error: No such module "convert". of water per person, per day for at least three days.[18] This amount is intended to include water for drinking and cooking as well as water for hand washing, washing dishes, and personal hygiene. Factory-containers of water have an indefinite shelf life, as long as they remain unopened and undamaged.[19] The sell-by date is voluntarily and individually set by manufacturers to indicate the length of time that they believe the water will taste and smell fresh, rather than to indicate any issue of contamination or food safety.
Types of bottled water
The FDA has established "Standards of Identity" for bottled water products sold in the U.S. For a product to be considered "bottled water", it cannot contain sweeteners or chemical additives (other than flavors, extracts or essences) and must be calorie-free and sugar-free. If flavors, extracts and essences—derived from spice or fruit—are added to the water, these additions must comprise less than 1% by weight of the final product.[20]
Some of the more common types of bottled water are listed below:[21] [22]
This is water that originates from a confined aquifer that has been tapped and in which the water level stands at some height above the top of the aquifer.
This type of water contains fluoride added within the limitations established in the FDA Code of Federal Regulations. This category includes water classified as "For Infants" or "Nursery."
This type of water is from an underground source that is under a pressure equal to or greater than atmospheric pressure.
Mineral water contains at least 250 parts per million total dissolved solids (TDS). It comes from a source tapped at one or more bore holes or spring, and originates from a geologically and physically protected underground water source. No minerals may be added to this water.
This type of water has been produced by distillation, deionization, reverse osmosis, or other suitable processes. Purified water may also be referred to as "demineralized water". It meets the definition of "purified water" in the United States Pharmacopoeia.
Sparkling water contains the same amount of carbon dioxide that it had at emergence from the source. The carbon dioxide may be removed and replenished after treatment.
This type of water comes from an underground formation from which water flows naturally to the Earth's surface.
This type of water meets the requirements under "sterility tests" in the United States Pharmacopoeia.
Well water is taken from a hole tapping, etc. This hole may be bored, drilled, or otherwise constructed in the ground. [23]
Product forms
The Beverage Marketing Corporation defines the bottled water market segment as "retail PET, retail bulk, home and office delivery, vending, domestic sparkling and imports", but excluding "flavored and enhanced water."[24]
Purified water vending machines
A number of cities and companies worldwide have vending machines that dispense purified water into customer's own containers. All dispensers filter the location's tap water. In North America, these machines are typically located outside of supermarkets.
Of all the water vending companies, Glacier Water is by far the largest. Since its inception in 1983, Glacier Water has experienced significant growth in machine placements and has created an extensive network of approximately 17,000 water vending machines (year 2010) located throughout the United States and Canada.
Bottled water service
It is not uncommon for business or individuals to subscribe to a bottled water service. These services deliver water either monthly or weekly, sometimes even daily. Traditionally, water in glass bottles (jugs) was provided to electric coolers in areas of businesses without plumbing. Plastic containers have replaced those glass jugs, however, dispensers at businesses now may stand alongside of existing water taps or fountains.
Global sales
Global bottled water sales have increased dramatically over the past several decades, reaching a valuation of around $60 billion and a volume of more than Script error: No such module "convert". in 2006.[25] U.S. sales reached around 30 billion bottles of water in 2008, a slight drop from 2007 levels [26]
The rate of consumption more than quadrupled between 1990 and 2005.[27] Spring water and purified tap water are currently the leading global sellers. By one estimate, approximately 50 billion bottles of water are consumed per year in the U.S. and around 200 billion bottles globally.[28]
Markets by region
The Australasian Bottled Water Institute is a regional member of the International Council of Bottled Water Associations. The bottled water industry in Australia is worth approximately $400 million per year,[29]
An upmarket restaurant in Sydney has stopped selling bottled water and started using a machine costing A$5000 to filter, chill and carbonate tap water to get the same quality water.[30]
European Union
Directive 2009/54/EC[31] deals with the marketing and exploitation of natural mineral waters in the European Union. The two main types of bottled water recognized are mineral water and spring water.
Broadly speaking, "mineral water" is groundwater that has emerged from the ground and flowed over rock. Treatment of mineral water is restricted to removal of unstable elements such as iron and sulfur compounds. Treatment for such minerals may extend only to filtration or decanting with oxygenation. Free carbon dioxide may be removed only by physical methods, and the regulations for introduction (or reintroduction) of CO2 are strictly defined. Disinfection of natural mineral water is completely prohibited, including the addition of any element that is likely to change bacterial colony counts. If natural mineral water is effervescent, it must be labelled accordingly, depending on the origin of the carbon dioxide: naturally carbonated natural mineral water (no introduction of CO2); natural mineral water fortified with gas from the spring (reintroduction of CO2); carbonated natural mineral water (CO2 added following strict guidelines).
Directive 2001/83/EC[32] deals with bottled water that is considered a "medicinal product" and is thus excluded from the scope of the other regulation.
Water is the chief natural resource of Lebanon where the porous fractured limestone of the mountains, both the Mount Lebanon and the Anti-Lebanon ranges, create an excellent aquifer that are replenished over spring and early summer by the melting snow.[33] Lebanon has an advantageous position in the region as far as the amount of rainfall the country receives and water resources available where springs are abundant, due to the exceedingly "fractured geologic rocks," and where streams amount to a length of 730 km.[34] Lebanon has one of the fastest growth rate of per capita consumption of bottled water.[35]
Lebanon has seven major brands of bottled mineral water for local consumption and for exportation to the water-starved countries on the Arabian Peninsula and in the Persian Gulf:[36] Almaha, Arz Water, Rim Natural Mineral Water, Sabil, Sannine, Sohat and Tannourine.
New Zealand
Bottled water in New Zealand is regulated by Food Standards Australia New Zealand and must comply with the Food Act 1981. From July 2009 fluoride was allowed to be present in bottled water as an additive or as a natural occurring mineral.
Due to contaminated water being widespread, in the mid-1980s urban families started installing filtration units at home. This later developed into companies providing mineral water delivery services at home. Use of these Script error: No such module "convert". bottles that could be attached to a dispenser is still widespread.
Bottled water was made famous by one of the largest marketing campaigns in Pakistan history undertaken by Nestle. Eventually, other bottlers including dozens of local ones, Coca Cola, Pepsi, Nature, Vey, Nova Pure Water Larkana, Mina Water, Great Water Islamabad, Dew Drop,[37] and other imported brands such as Evian began marketing in the country.
United States
The U.S. is the largest consumer market for bottled water in the world, followed by Mexico, China, and Brazil.[38] In 2008, U.S. bottled water sales topped Script error: No such module "convert". for 28.9% of the U.S. liquid beverage market, exceeding sales of all other beverages except carbonated soft drinks, they are followed by fruit juices, and sports drinks.[24] Americans drink Script error: No such module "convert". of bottled water per capita per year.[39]
In the United States, bottled water and tap water are regulated by different federal agencies: the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates bottled water and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates the quality of tap water. The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.
From 1970 (16 brands) over 1998 (50 brands) to 2012 (195 brands), the number of mineral water brands in the U.S. has grown exponentially.[40]
Consumer Information
In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates all packaged foods and beverage products, including bottled water, and mandates labeling requirements. FDA labeling requirements include a statement of the type of water in the container, compliance with the applicable definitions in the FDA Standards of Identity, ingredient labeling, name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer or distributor, net weight, and, if required, nutrition labeling. [41]
Consumer Information
Public water systems are required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide households in their service territories with a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) that provides information on the quality of their water during the previous year.[42] Such disclosures are not required by the FDA of any packaged food or beverage product, including bottled water. All packaged foods and beverages, must be manufactured according to FDA regulations and must meet all applicable quality and safety standards.[41]
In Canada, bottled water must meet the standards in the Food and Drugs Act & Regulations (FDAR) as it is considered a food. The FDAR works in partnership with Health Canada and Canadian in developing the policies regarding bottled water. The CFIA focuses more on regulations pertaining to packaging, labeling, advertising, and other safety practices, whereas the FDAR focuses more on the water itself. For example, the bottled water must meet the Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Regulations in Division 12, Part B of the Act must be met before it is approved for sale. Some of the regulations include: labeling terms, safety standards (i.e.: what is/isn't acceptable), and microbiological standards (i.e.: chlorine).[43] In addition to this, the type of filtration method the water has gone through must be shown on the label, as stated in Section B.12.009 [44] Additional information regarding regulations can be found on the CFIA website.[45] The regulations specific to bottled water is in Division 12 and 15, which specify what can be added, such as the amount of arsenic and lead.[46] Regulations are always being updated to conform with new scientific data, laws, new products, and new improvements.[46] In terms of the types of water sold, spring and mineral water must meet the following criteria:
- originate from an underground source which is not part of a community water supply; and[46]
- be naturally fit to drink (potable) at the source; and[46]
- before bottling, not be treated in any way that changes the original chemical composition of the water. (The allowable treatments are discussed in section 1.2.) [46]
In Canada, there are two categories of bottled water: 1) spring/mineral water, or 2) water other than mineral water or spring water.[citation needed]
Concerns about Bottled Water
Bottled Water Debates
Bottled water is bought for many different reasons including taste, convenience, poor tap water quality and safety concerns, health concerns and as a substitute for sugary drinks.[47] The environmental impact, container safety, water origin, emergency supplies and role of the bottled water industry continue to be areas of concern for many people.
Most bottled water containers are made from recyclable PET plastic, and some of these bottles end up in the waste stream in landfills. The financial and environmental costs of transportation bottled water has been another concern because of the energy used and the consequent release of carbon dioxide and the potential impact on climate change.[48]
In some cases it can be shown that bottled water is actually tap water.[49] However it is also argued that the quality specifications for some bottled waters in some jurisdictions are more stringent than the standards for tap-water. In the USA, bottled water that comes from municipal suppliers must be clearly labeled as such unless it has been sufficiently processed to be labeled as "distilled" or "purified".[50]
It has been argued that bottled water companies should only exist for emergency situations when public water supplies are unsafe, unavailable or overwhelmed.[51] The contrary view is that regulations are placed on the availability of bottled water, bottled water companies will not have the sufficient supplies when a water system is compromised and that the only reason bottled water is readily available during emergencies is because the industry is maintained by routine purchases.[52]
One American study showed that "even in areas with safe tap water, African American, Polish American and Latino parents were three times more likely to give their children mostly bottled water compared to non-Latino white children, because of their belief that bottled water is safer, cleaner, better tasting, or more convenient". The economic implications of this also showed serious inequities: as a percentage of household income, whites reported median spending of 0.4% of their income on bottled water; African Americans and Latinos reported median spending to be more than twice as high."[53] The study volunteers that: "For poor families, the use of bottled water may lead to less availability of resources for other health needs.......by the rather striking levels of expenditure on water relative to household income."[53] On a global scale, markets for bottled water in poorer developing countries are growing rapidly due to increased fears of "contaminated tap water, inadequate municipal water systems, and increased marketing on the part of bottled water companies."[53] Sales of bottled water in Mexico, China, and parts of India, are rising steeply.[53]
Perceptions about Bottled Water
Bottled water is perceived by many as being a safer alternative to other sources of water such as tap water. Bottled water usage has increased even in countries where clean tap water is present.[54] This may be attributed to consumers disliking the taste of tap water or its organoleptics.[55] Another contributing factor to this shift could be the marketing success of bottled water. The success of bottled water marketing can be seen by Perrier's transformation of a bottle of water into a status symbol.[55] However, while bottled water has grown in both consumption and sales, the industry's advertising expenses are considerably less than other beverages. According to the Beverage Marketing Corporation (BMC), in 2013, the bottled water industry spent $60.6 million on advertising. That same year, sports drinks spent $128 million, sodas spent $564 million, and beer spent $1 billion.
Consumers tend to choose bottled water due to health related reasons.[55] In communities that experience problems with their tap water, bottled water consumption is significantly higher. The International Bottled Water Association guidelines state that bottled water companies cannot compare their product to tap water in marketing operations. Consumers are also affected by memories associated with particular brands.[55] For example, Coca-Cola took their Dasani product off of the UK market after finding levels of bromate that were higher than legal standards because consumers in the UK associated this flaw with the Dasani product.[55]
"Bottled water sales are higher amongst African – American, Asians and Hispanic groups, which typically have lower incomes than whites."[55] Some hypothesize that these differences are due to the geographic distribution of ethnic groups. It was theorized that ethnic differences in bottled water usage "mirror the variability of water system quality between urban, suburban and rural areas (Abrahams et al. 2000) and it was also pointed out that they might reflect the memory of past problems caused by deficient tap-water systems in deprived areas (Olson 1999)."[55] In France, a similar geographic study in the early 1970s found that bottled water consumption was found to be much higher in urban areas (Ferrier 2001). This finding was "also explained in terms of the poor quality of urban tap water and of the bad condition of the old lead pipes in French cities. Nonetheless, while poor tap water quality may motivate the public to search for alternative sources, it alone does not necessarily lead to higher consumption of bottled water."[55]
Some surveys "found that bottled water, far from being an alternative to tap water, seems to be mostly consumed as a substitute for alcoholic and traditional soft drinks (e.g. AWWA-RF 1993; FWR 1996) – the exception being when water contamination presents serious health risks and the trust in the tap water company is highly eroded (e.g. Lonnon 2004)."[55] Another explanation for the rise in popularity of bottled water is alternative explanation is that "the consumption of 'pure' and 'natural' bottled water in degraded environments may represent a symbolic purging behavior."[55]
Many low-income families avoid drinking tap water because they fear it may cause sickness.[56] Bottled, filtered, and tap water are all for the most part safe in the United States.[57] The Environmental Protection Agency regulations for tap water are "actually stricter than the Food and Drug Administration regulations for bottled water."[57] A study of drinking water in Cincinnati, Ohio, discovered that bacterial counts in bottled water were often higher than those in tap water and fluoride concentration was inconsistent.[57]
Globally, there is an intensifying environmental backlash against bottled water usage. As global consumption of bottled water soars, environmental groups such as the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and Greenpeace have warned of the huge environmental footprint of the plastic in which the water is packaged.[58]
In 2001 a WWF study, "Bottled water: understanding a social phenomenon", warned that in many countries, bottled water may be no safer or healthier than tap water and it sold for up to 1,000 times the price. It said the booming market would put severe pressure on recycling plastics and could lead to landfill sites drowning in mountains of plastic bottles.[58] Also, the study discovered that the production of bottled water uses more water than the consumer actually buys in the bottle itself.[58]
Bottled water is more expensive than municipally-supplied tap water. Tap water sources and delivery systems (taps and faucets) are fixed in place while bottled water is available at many differing price points and in a variety of size formats.
"The consumption of bottled and filtered water has dramatically increased in the United States during the past decade, with bottled water sales tripling to about $4 billion a year. More than 50% of the US population drinks bottled water and 'people spend from 240 to over 10,000 times more per gallon for bottled water than they typically do for tap water.' An annual supply of bottled water for a person who consumes 8 glasses a day would cost approximately $200; the same amount of tap water would cost approximately $0.33. In general, women are more likely to drink bottled water than men, and Hispanic women are the group most likely to drink bottled water."[57]
The Beverage Marketing Corporation (BMC) states that in 2013, the average wholesale price per gallon of domestic non-sparkling bottled water was $1.21. BMC's research also shows that consumers actually tend to buy bottled water in bulk from supermarkets (25.3%) or large discount retailers (57.9%) because it costs significantly less. Convenience stores are likely to have higher prices (4.5%), as do drug stores (2.8%). The remaining 9.5% is accounted for through vending machines, cafeterias and other food service outlets, and other types of sales.[59]
In response to environmental concerns, a few localities and U.S. colleges are banning bottled water sales.
In 2009, the small New South Wales town of Bundanoon voted to become the first town in the world to ban the selling or dispensing of bottled water.[29][60] Bundanoon caught the attention of many other cities around the world.[29][61]
After a Sydney-based beverage company wanted to open a water extraction plant in the New South Wales town Bundanoon, residents outlawed the sale of bottled water. The town continues to fight the company's proposal in court.[58] "In the same week the New South Wales state premier also banned all state departments and agencies from buying bottled water because of its huge environmental footprint, joining more than 70 cities in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom that have banned bottled water in their departments."
In 2012, the town of Concord, Massachusetts became the first in the United States to ban the sale of bottled water. Specifically, sales of non-sparkling, unflavored drinking water in single-serving polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles of 1 liter (34 ounces) or less are prohibited. The ban went into effect on January 1, 2013.
Health concerns
In the United States, bottled water and tap water are regulated by different federal agencies: the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates bottled water and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates the quality of tap water. Under the Safe Drinking Water Act the EPA has set maximum contaminant levels for approximately 90 contaminants that might be found in drinking water and 15 secondary maximum contaminant levels.[62]
In some areas, tap water may contain added fluoride, which helps prevent tooth decay and cavities.[63] Some bottled water manufacturers in the United States add fluoride to their product, or provide a fluoridated bottled water product. The Food and Drug Administration of the United States does not require bottled water manufacturers to list the fluoride content on the label. However, unlike tap water where the amount of fluoride added by municipalities to drinking water is not federally regulated, the FDA has set specific limits for how much fluoride may be found in bottled water.[64] Water fluoridation remains controversial in countries where forced fluoridation is practiced (the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia, and a handful of other countries).
Since the 1950s, tap water is often treated with fluoride to prevent tooth decay. Since bottled water processed with distillation or reverse osmosis lacks fluoride ions which are present in some natural ground water, it is possible that the drinking of distilled water may increase the risk of tooth decay due to a lack of this element now added to many water supplies.[65] Social and scientific issues surrounding the fluoridation of water supplies are discussed in more detail in the articles on water fluoridation and the water fluoridation controversy.
According to a 1999 NRDC study, in which roughly 22 percent of brands were tested, at least one sample of bottled drinking water contained chemical contaminants at levels above strict state health limits. Some of the contaminants found in the study could pose health risks if consumed over a long period of time.[66] The NRDC report conceded that "most waters contained no detectable bacteria, however, and the level of synthetic organic chemicals and inorganic chemicals of concern for which [they] were tested were either below detection limits or well below all applicable standards."[67] Meanwhile, a report by the Drinking Water Research Foundation found that of all samples tested by NRDC, "federal FDA or EPA limits were allegedly exceeded only four times, twice for total coliforms and twice for fluorides."[68]
Studies show that the plastics used for bottles contain chemicals having estrogenic activity, even when they claim otherwise.[69] Although some of the bottled water contained in glass were found polluted with chemicals as well, the researchers believe some of the contamination of water in the plastic containers may have come from the plastic containers.[70] Leaching of chemicals into the water is related to the plastic bottles being exposed to either low or high temperatures.
Bottled water vs carbonated beverages
Bottled noncarbonated drinking water competes in the marketplace with carbonated beverages (including carbonated water) sold in individual plastic bottles.[71] Consumption of water often is considered a healthier substitute for sodas.[72]
According to the Container Recycling Institute, sales of flavored, non-carbonated drinks are expected to surpass soda sales by 2010.[73] In response, Coca-Cola and Pepsi-Cola have introduced new carbonated drinks that are fortified with vitamins and minerals, Diet Coke Plus and Tava, marketed as "sparkling beverages."[74]
Bottled water versus tap water
Bottled water may have reduced amounts of copper, lead, and other metal contaminants since it does not run through the plumbing pipes where tap water is exposed to metal corrosion, however, this varies by the household and plumbing system.[75]
In much of the developed world chlorine often is added as a disinfectant to tap water. If the water contains organic matter, this may produce other byproducts in the water such as trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids, which has shown to increase the risk of cancer.[76] The level of residual chlorine found at around 0.0002 g per litre, which is too small to cause any health problems directly.[75] The chlorine concentration recommended by World Health Organization is between 0.0005 and 0.0002 g/L.[77]
The Natural Resources Defense Council, Sierra Club, and World Wildlife Fund have urged their supporters to consume less bottled water. Anti-bottled-water-campaigns and organizations, such as Corporate Accountability International, typically argue that bottled water is no better than tap water, and emphasize the detrimental environmental side-effects of disposable plastic bottles.
In a 2003 episode of the Showtime series Penn & Teller: Bullshit! restaurant diners appeared unable to discern between bottled water and water from a garden hose behind the restaurant.[78]
Water as a human right
The United Church of Christ, United Church of Canada, National Council of Churches, National Coalition of American Nuns, and Presbyterians for Restoring Creation are among some of the religious organizations that have raised questions about whether or not the water "privatization" (a term commonly also associated with public-private partnerships in tap water supply) is ethical. They regard the industrial purchase and repackaging at a much higher resale price of a basic resource as an unethical trend.[79]
Another frequent criticism of bottled water is the control of limited water sources by private companies, often with the result of closing access to those resources by local peoples, and the near global monopoly of those resources by a small number of corporations, most particularly Nestlé S.A., the World's largest producer of bottled water.[80][81][82][83][84][85][86][87][88][89][90][91] In the 2012 Swiss documentary Bottled Life[92] about Nestlé's bottled water brands like Poland Spring and Nestlé Pure Life, it is shown that water concessions are exploited by the commercialization to a degree where local residents are cut off from their previously free water resources - in high income countries as well as in developing countries. This practice is in marked contrast to all assumptions about a human right to water.
The recent documentary Tapped argues against the bottled water industry, asserting that tap water is healthier, more environmentally sustainable, and more ecologically sound than bottled water. The film focuses on the bottled water industry in the United States. The film has received largely positive reviews, and has spawned college campus groups such as Beyond the Bottle. Yet, as many people remain generally unaware of the negative health and environmental impacts associated with bottled water, recent research in environmental psychology has started to investigate how to reduce the public's consumption of bottled water.[93]
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- Arnold, Emily; Larsen, Janet (2 February 2006). "Plan B Updates - 51: Bottled Water - Pouring Resources Down the Drain". Earth Policy Institute.
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Newport Beach, Calif. (October 12, 2014) – An injury to James Thompson has forced the English native to withdraw from his fight against Houston Alexander on Friday, October 17th at Bellator 129. Thompson was scheduled to face Houston Alexander from Iowa's Mid-America Center, and will be replaced by Strikeforce veteran Virgil Zwicker, who enters the fight with an impressive 12-4 record including wins over Mike Hayes, Ovince St. Preux and Nick Moghaddam.
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Proudly showing off her perfectly shaped bikini body, Maria Menounos made the most of the sunny summer weather by hitting up a beach bash in Malibu on Saturday (July 14).
The 34-year-old "Access Hollywood" hottie rocked a skimpy two-piece swimsuit as she joined fellas including Derek Hough and Terrell Owens in romping along the sandy shoreline and cooling off in the Pacific waters.
Missing from the west coast celebration was Maria's boyfriend of fourteen years, Keven Undergaro, whom she recently called 'The One' - though she added that she's still uncertain about getting married.
"I think there was definitely a moment where we could have done it," Menounos dished during a recent appearance on Bethenny Frankel's daytime talk show, then adding, "And then there were family things and we were like, 'No. Not the right time.'"
As for the present, Maria can't help but question the whole idea of tying the knot, as she explained, "And that's still kind of a question in my mind: Are you supposed to get married? Do you have to get married? It doesn't look like it works out that well a lot unfortunately, so it scares me."
Enjoy the pictures of Maria Menounos showing off her bikini body on the beach in Malibu, California (July 14).
Malibu /ˈmælɨbuː/ is an affluent beachfront city in northwestern Los Angeles County, California, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 12,645. Malibu consists of a 21-mile (34 km) strip of prime Pacific coastline. Nicknamed "the 'Bu" by surfers and locals,the community is famous for its warm, sandy beaches, and for being the home of many Hollywood movie stars and others associated with the entertainment industry. Signs around the city proclaim "27 miles of scenic beauty", referring to Malibu's original length of 27 miles (43 km) before the city was incorporated in 1991.
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Malibu's beaches include Surfrider Beach, Zuma Beach, Malibu State Beach, Topanga State Beach, Point Dume State Beach and Dan Blocker Beach; its local parks include Malibu Bluffs Park (formerly Malibu Bluffs State Park), Trancas Canyon Park, Las Flores Creek Park, and Legacy Park, with neighboring parks Malibu Creek State Park, Leo Carrillo State Beach and Park,Point Mugu State Park, and the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, and neighboring state beach Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach, that was once part of Old Malibu (before Malibu became a city), and better known as pristine beaches, El Pescador, La Piedra and El Matador.
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