You've seen the image before. A hot summer day, everyone sweating, and a fire hydrant is opened up. Water goes everywhere and kids scream in delight. While we all view that as classic summer fun, a recent article in the New York Times suggests that the city of Chicago isn't eager to join in on the fun because opening up a fire hydrant is illegal. And now the city is looking for … [Read more...] about Fighting the Heat – Chicago Urges Citizens Not to Open Fire Hydrants
Hydration Stations: Wave of the Future?
The drinking water fountain has been around for centuries, but two different men invented the modern drinking fountain in the early 1900’s: Halsey Willard Taylor, and Luther Haws. Each man founded a company that produced drinking fountains. Taylor founded the Halsey Taylor Company, and Haws the Haws Sanitary Drinking Faucet Co. The way that water is served in public places was … [Read more...] about Hydration Stations: Wave of the Future?
Help Your Car’s Engine Breathe Easier
Are you one of the many drivers who neglect to change their car’s air filter regularly? Keeping air filters clean will stop dirt and debris from entering your engine. When you buy a new car, the salesperson usually gives you a maintenance schedule. This schedule lists tasks for your car. It includes oil changes, tire rotations, battery checks, and other standard services. … [Read more...] about Help Your Car’s Engine Breathe Easier
Check it Out: CannedWater4Kids
The amount of water charities around the world seem to grow exponentially every year. Many of these organizations are both headquartered and focused on serving foreign countries, making seeing the effect of your donation difficult. However, Wisconsin based CannedWater4Kids is changing all that. They have created an attractive, visible product by manufacturing colorful aluminum … [Read more...] about Check it Out: CannedWater4Kids
Through the Drinking Glass: Are You Drinking Too Much Water a Day?
At some point in our lives we've heard that we should drink around six to eight glasses of water a day. It's a recommendation that's rarely challenged and championed by many health advocates. But where exactly do the numbers come from and why? Dr. Margaret McCartney, a general practitioner from Scotland, is challenging the 8-glasses-a-day rule and recently published her … [Read more...] about Through the Drinking Glass: Are You Drinking Too Much Water a Day?
