Scarborough Beach Defends Against Health-Threatening Bacteria
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(ContentDesk) July 24, 2004 -- Improving water quality at Scarborough Beach has been a top priority for state and local officials in Rhode Island. On July 2, during a special event held on the beach, Governor Donald Carcieri officially announced an implementation plan to eliminate health-threatening microorganisms from entering the Scarborough's bathing waters and lauded the team efforts of those who have worked behind the scenes to make it happen.For some time, Rhode Island's Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Environmental Management (DEM), and the Department of Health (DOH) have been working together to determine the cause and find the remedy for high bacteria concentrations, which, at times, have led to beach closures. After DEM sampling results identified high bacteria concentrations within the drainage areas tributary to the five stormwater outfalls that discharge directly into the waters along Scarborough Beach, the DOT took immediate action to find a water treatment solution that specifically targeted bacteria removal. Cindy Baumann, Director of Engineering for Crossman Engineering, consulted on the project, and helped design an innovative solution to eliminate health-threatening levels of bacteria from entering the bathing waters."The core of the solution involves diverting the flow from the five stormwater outfalls through a filtering system. The system includes new drainage piping filled with an antimicrobial material called the Smart Sponge? Plus developed and patented by AbTech Industries.
The Smart Sponge Plus destroys bacteria and has been successful in treating Enteroccocus, E. Coli, and Fecal Coliform in stormwater applications. It is currently the only non-leaching anti-microbial product available to treat bacteria within stormwater and is fully recyclable," Baumann said.Rodolfo Manzone, Ph.D., AbTech's Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, explained that Smart Sponge Plus employs an antimicrobial, chemically bound to the Smart Sponge polymer filtration material, which deactivates health-threatening microorganisms without releasing chemicals or leaching. Independent field testing has validated the effectiveness of the Smart Sponge Plus in multiple locations with a variety of microorganisms found in stormwater runoff."Unlike other antimicrobials that act by poisoning harmful microorganisms, Smart Sponge Plus technology is based on the antimicrobial's interaction with the microorganism's cell membrane. Simply put, it acts by rupturing cell membranes?preventing potentially harmful microorganisms from functioning, developing, or reproducing.
Because no chemical or physical change occurs in the antimicrobial, the filtration system maintains long-term effectiveness."
Manzone said.
Glenn Rink, AbTech's President and CEO, said that Scarborough Beach is not alone in the water quality challenges it faces. "Water pollution is one of our nation's most critical environmental issues. According the Environmental Protection Agency, over 40 percent of our nation's waterways is on an impaired list. This means these waterways are not safe for human health.
The EPA counts stormwater runoff as the leading cause of the poor quality of our nation's waterways," he said.For some years, local governments nationwide have been using AbTech's cost effective filtration systems at the entrance of their stormdrain-sewer systems. As Rink explained, "The presence of bacteria and other harmful pathogens in stormwater, particularly after rain, poses the greatest risk. AbTech's filtration systems, such as the Ultra-Urban? Filter with Smart Sponge technology, encapsulate and successfully remove harmful substances, including hydrocarbons, oil, grease, and other toxins, before they enter local waterways. With our newly patented antimicrobial, we can now offer cities, stormwater professionals, and industrial entities an opportunity they have never had before ? to destroy dangerous disease causing microorganisms," Rink said.AbTech Industries, headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, is dedicated to developing innovative clean water solutions to meet community and industrial needs. It produces Best Management Practice (BMP) equipment for nonpoint source pollution and storm water control, filters for storm drains and catch basins, and devices that skim and capture oil from still or flowing water.
AbTech's products are based on its proprietary polymer-based filtration material that's fully recyclable and provides a complete, closed-loop solution for removing pollutants from water. AbTech filtration systems are currently filtering contaminates from urban and stormwater runoff in 27 states. "We believe we have the most technologically advanced treatment solution to water pollution. We are dedicated to helping businesses and municipalities achieve their clean water goals?creating a healthy environment for citizens and wildlife, while meeting clean water standards. Our products are efficient, cost-effective, and easy to maintain, " said Rink.Smart Sponge? technology has a unique molecular structure based on innovative polymer technologies chemically selective to hydrocarbons.
Smart Sponge Plus employs an antimicrobial agent, chemically bound to the Smart Sponge polymer, which deactivates health-threatening microorganisms without chemical release or leaching. Like all of AbTech's products, Smart Sponge Plus is fully recyclable, and it is the only non-toxic filtration system on the market that has proven to destroy bacteria at the street level. The photos, provided by Millsaps College, magnify the Smart Sponge 1,000 times showing its high porosity. For more information, see www.abtechindustries.com or call 1-800.545.8999..
2004 World SWAT Conference and Challenge to be Held at Blackwater USA
Virginia Beach, VA and Moyock, NC(ContentDesk) March 8, 2004 -- Never before in the history of the world has there been such a need for men and women who can respond effectively to our most critical incidents. Blackwater USA, the world's largest firearms and tactical training facility has put together a conference to meet that need that is unlike any other before it. Four tracks will be offered: Executive Management, Weapons, Tactics, and Sniper. The three-day conference will begin each morning with a 90-minute presentation from noted experts in resolving hostage situations, suicide bomber profiling, and the psychology of operating and surviving critical incidents. Following each presentation, there will be lectures by world-renowned operators from the FBI's HRT and Critical Incident Response Group, LAPD's SWAT Team, and many others followed by live-fire application on our state-of-the-art ranges and in our live-fire shoot houses.
The conference will conclude with a dinner where...
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Elite Concierge Service Fills Niche in South Beach
Fraser Allport, Constellation's founder, has filled a 1% hole in the South Beach luxury services market with The Constellation Concierge, a Members-only Concierge service for The 1% Club ? The 1% of the World's Most Successful. The company has a worldwide richness and reach designed to deliver Service the way it used to be. The Constellation Concierge specializes in achieving the impossible for their special clientele. Whether it's business or pleasure, South Beach and South Florida are Constellation's playground.
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Childhood Obesity - The Cure Begins At Home
Huntington Beach, CA (ContentDesk) February 17, 2006 -- Over the years, the presence of obesity in children has dramatically increased.
Many experts attribute the surge to video games, television and computers.
Others believe that the problem stems from poor eating habits while others believe it may be a little bit of both.
Among other problems, obese children are at higher risk for developing diabetes and heart related illnesses.
Professionals are often concerned that obese children will grow up to be obese adults, which could have devastating health effects.A child who is overweight or has recently been diagnosed with obesity, should not be singled out from the family as being the only one needing to make a change in their lifestyle.
Instead, the entire family should join together and participate in healthier meals, less television time and increased levels of activity, including walking.
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Childhood Obesity - The Cure Begins At Home
Huntington Beach, CA (ContentDesk) February 17, 2006 -- Over the years, the presence of obesity in children has dramatically increased.
Many experts attribute the surge to video games, television and computers.
Others believe that the problem stems from poor eating habits while others believe it may be a little bit of both.
Among other problems, obese children are at higher risk for developing diabetes and heart related illnesses.
Professionals are often concerned that obese children will grow up to be obese adults, which could have devastating health effects.A child who is overweight or has recently been diagnosed with obesity, should not be singled out from the family as being the only one needing to make a change in their lifestyle.
Instead, the entire family should join together and participate in healthier meals, less television time and increased levels of activity, including walking.
Among the best remedies to combat obesity...
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Burroughs & Chapin Announces a Series of Events to Celebrate The Myrtle Beach Pavilion's 'Farewell Season'
Myrtle Beach, SC (ContentDesk) May 6, 2006 -- Burroughs & Chapin Company, Inc. of Myrtle Beach, S.C., has announced a series of exciting events to celebrate The Myrtle Beach Pavilion Amusement Parks Farewell Season. The season-long line-up is designed to spark memories of past park visits and to generate special new memories during the parks last year of operation. Burroughs & Chapin promised that the Farewell Season of The Pavilion would be one of excitement, as well as a time for those who love The Pavilion to reflect upon all the good times theyve had there, said Tim Ruedy, Vice President of Operations for Burroughs & Chapin Company, Inc.s Sports, Entertainment & Recreation Division. So weve assembled a line-up of activities that embodies the spirit of The Pavilion and The Attic. Its a mix of musical performances, shagging exhibitions, fantastic fireworks and even a Last Ride day with unlimited rides and special commemoratives. Two musical highlights of the Farewell Season...
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Free Diving or a Free Night's Stay and $100 Credit in Luxury Resort in Bonaire - the Choice is Yours
Miami, FL (ContentDesk) October 4, 2005 ? Free diving or a free night's stay and $100 resort credit from Harbour Village Beach Club has travelers learning exactly where Bonaire is on the map.
Diving has been one of the feature attractions of Bonaire, which is a glorious island just off the cost of Venezuela, though it remains a hidden treasure to most vacationers.
Harbour Village Beach Club, the premier luxury hotel on Bonaire is seeking to change that fact by offering free diving with a...
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Saving Money With Discount Office Chairs
Discount office chairs often refer to office chairs that are available for purchase at a substantial cost savings for the buyer. It is important to be an informed consumer when purchasing a discount office chair. An office chair should be made of durable material that will withstand intensive use. It is equally important to ensure that discount office chairs offer a good ergonomic design that will allow the user to remain comfortably seated for long period of time.
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After Bankruptcy Reform, Consumers Are Now Learning How to Discharge Debt
Hoschton, GA (ContentDesk) November 28, 2005 -- Thanks to the new bankruptcy reform laws, many Americans who are overburdened by their credit card debt will no longer qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection. However, consumers need to know that an alternative exists for people to walk away from 100% of that debt.The process that is used to discharge debt is based off of U.S. Supreme Courts decisions, Title 15 United State Code (USC) section 1692, the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act, section...
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