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Luxury Bottled Water

what an excellent way to die from some tropical disease.


"every 50th bottle comes with real ebola, a natural diuretic and lung detox"
 
Get it while you can!

When I finally decided to buy a home away from the bustle and tussle of the city, one of the first disasters I experienced was a a slow leak that originated in my bathroom and found its way to several areas of my home. This forced me to involve my insurance, and that resulted in a pay out of several thousand dollars for the damage to a relatively new home – repairs, temporary relocation, reconstruction and re-painting, as it were. Representatives of the builder defended their “little goof†by claiming that any small plumbing error can occur in any building, even the most expensive, and as one of them stated, “… we all know that once unleashed, water will inevitably find its depths.â€

Although bottle water was not what these people had in mind, this "pinged" my memory when I read all this about bottled water. The "depths" found by water here, relate to human greed to get rich quick through that prism of good old-fashioned marketing.

Bottled water has a long history, even in the so-called New World, as it relates to the migration of Europeans. Before indoor plumbing, and the major discoveries that made mass treatment of then urban water sources a distinct reality, bottle water was the only sensible option to protect one’s family from the dangers inherent in water. Then the treated “city water†made a serious dent in the sales of bottled water before the idea was reinvented in some people's mind to remarket bottled water. And later came the Perrier and artesian springs, etc, that kept belated pace with the city’s added fluorine to protect teeth, and developing better treatment of the water resources.

Last I checked, in the US most of the mass produced bottle water is surprisingly from treated “city water,†repackaged by the soda/cola giants – Coca Cola and Pepsico in bottles that cannot be reused. They cannot be reused because these cheaply made bottles flake inside and can cause harm to anyone drinking water in them again, or some other beverage. But the premium brands, they like to tell us, have not resorted to this charade. INSERT any consumer item that you can think of this moment, and the scenario will likely shape itself in a similar vein.

Note all the marketing pollution this “upscale†idea is swimming in. To requote the article:

  • [C]onsumers seek waters that not only quench their thirst, but also convey a sense of style
  • With luxury waters, "it's about making a statement"
  • Smart design and marketing and an exotic pedigree have worked well for bottled-water brands
  • Drinking it defines us as sophisticated and sexy. It might even help us lose weight
  • [Its from] Brazil's Amazon rainforest, which [Florida businessman Jeff] Moats calls "probably the last place on Earth that holds boundless mystery and mystique"
  • Moats found the water so pure he claims, "Science will be rewritten based on the natural purity of this artesian spring"
  • [The] allure to consumers, Moats believes, will be Equa's purity and minimalist bottles shaped like rain droplets
  • "There's nothing wrong with making money," Moats adds … After all, he explains, consumers are attracted to bottled water's purity, packaging, and branding

No, there is nothing especially wrong with making money. Nothing wrong with possibly disturbing the fragile rainforests. Nothing wrong about chasing the almighty green of wealth rather than the green of the environment - after all that is why it is there, to be exploited for our benefit. In other words, "get it while you can!"
 
city’s added fluorine to protect teeth,
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if the city added fluorine to the water, we'd all be dead and quite possibly, our teeth would burst into flames. :D

p.s, i'm pretty sure that bottle flaking stuff is bullshit. snope it.


i trust city water more than i do bottled water but i still pass it through a brita filter because i don't trust the pipe network. i avoid bottled water whenever i can. i prefer filtered tap water but sometimes i drink bottled water for convenience when i don't have the option.
 
Prometheus The Supremo said:
i trust city water more than i do bottled water but i still pass it through a brita filter because i don't trust the pipe network. i avoid bottled water whenever i can. i prefer filtered tap water but sometimes i drink bottled water for convenience when i don't have the option.
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I have an under counter water filter that I'm quite pleased with. One main large kitchen sink has regular, unfiltered tap water, while our smaller prep sink (on the kitchen island) has the filter for my morning cuppa and the kids' drinks. My entire street had lead pipes, so I like the idea of the filter getting rid of some of that.

What I'd like to buy somewhere is an accurate, inexpensive home water testing kit. Any ideas?
 
Prometheus The Supremo said:
if the city added fluorine to the water, we'd all be dead and quite possibly, our teeth would burst into flames. :D

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i trust city water more than i do bottled water but i still pass it through a brita filter because i don't trust the pipe network. i avoid bottled water whenever i can. i prefer filtered tap water but sometimes i drink bottled water for convenience when i don't have the option.
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Perhaps I should have used the word 'fluoride,' simply because it is better understood than fluorine, which can have both positive as well as negative, or even deadly impact on one's health. Naturally forming fluoride is derived from fluorine, and fluorine is a building block of man-made fluoridation. The main benefits of fluoridation is to the developing teeth of children. When fluoridated water is not naturally formed, it has been added to tap water, in the appropriate amounts and for good, solid, scientific reasons.

I shall quote selective parts of the following document I found on a US website, and give you a link to read the entire article if you prefer. This is a lightweight discussion here, but if you insist, we can go to more technical documents of which several can be referenced as to the benefits of fluoridation:

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What Is Fluoride?

Fluoride exists naturally in water sources and is derived from fluorine, the thirteenth most common element in the Earth's crust. It is well known that fluoride helps prevent and even reverse the early stages of tooth decay.
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Though fluoride benefits adults, it is especially critical to the health of developing teeth in children. And despite all the good news about dental health, tooth decay remains one of the most common diseases of childhood. According to 2000 statistics from the U.S. Surgeon General, more than half of children ages 5 to 9 years have had at least one cavity or filling, and tooth decay has affected 78% of 17-year-olds.

Fluoride and the Water Supply

As of 2002, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) statistics show that almost 66% of the U.S. population receives fluoridated water through the taps in their homes. Some communities have naturally occurring fluoride in their water; others add it at water-processing plants.

Some parents purchase bottled water for their children to drink instead of tap water. The growing bottled water industry claims that bottled water is safer, purer, mineral-free, and better tasting, and that may be true in some cases. But most bottled waters also lack fluoride. ...

Your child's doctor or dentist may know whether local water supplies contain adequate levels of fluoride (between 0.7 and 1.2 parts fluoride per million parts of water). If your water comes from a public system, you could also call your local water authority or public health department, or check online at the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) database of local water safety reports. If you use well water or water from a private source, fluoride levels should be checked by a laboratory or public health department.

The Controversy Over Fluoride

You may have heard that the addition of fluoride to the water supply is dangerous and damaging. Some advocacy groups publish reports on the hazards of fluoridation, and they point to toxicity warnings on toothpaste, concluding that any substance needing such careful dosage must be dangerous.

In response to claims that water fluoridation is dangerous, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) reviewed research on dental cavities prevention and public policy, including fluoridation. It agreed with antifluoride activists that many studies in this area are of poor quality. However, the NIH panel concluded that the unevenness of research does not invalidate the clear benefits of fluoride. The NIH believes that the dramatic reductions in tooth decay in the past 30 years are due to fluoridation of the water supply, and parents and health professionals should continue to ensure that kids receive enough fluoride to prevent cavities.
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If some fluoride is good, why not give children as much fluoride as possible? As with most minerals and vitamins, overexposure can be harmful. Most children get the right amount of fluoride through a combination of fluoridated toothpaste and fluoridated water or supplements.

Too much fluoride before 8 years of age can cause enamel fluorosis, a discoloration or mottling of the permanent teeth. This condition is unsightly but harmless and often can be treated with cosmetic procedures.

Most cases of fluorosis occur in children who take unnecessary daily fluoride supplements ...

Reviewed by: Lisa Goss, RDH, BS, and Garrett B. Lyons Sr., DDS
Date reviewed: September 2005"
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Prometheus The Supremo said:
p.s, i'm pretty sure that bottle flaking stuff is bullshit. snope it...
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Single-use bottled water is commonly made of a plastic called Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET). While this may be safe for its intended use, research at the University of Idaho has found these same bottles break down over time, and especially if re-used. Breakdown results in the plastic dislodging, and consequently polluting the water it contains, as well as other beverages tested. This research has had precedents, and will have followups. This is not "bullshit" unless you have evidence that this research is in some way tainted.
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... Dr. Strangelove I presume

Gen. Jack D. Ripper:
Do you realize that fluoridation is the most monstrously conceived and dangerous communist plot we have ever had to face?
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Gen. Jack D. Ripper:
On no account will a Commie ever drink water, and not without good reason.
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Gen. Jack D. Ripper:
I can no longer sit back and allow communist infiltration, communist indoctrination, communist subversion, and the international communist conspiracy to sap and impurify all of our precious bodily fluids.
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Gen. Jack D. Ripper:
Have you ever seen a Commie drink a glass of water?

Group Capt. Lionel Mandrake:
Well, no, I can't say I have, Jack.
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President Merkin Muffley:
Gentlemen, you can't fight in here! This is the War Room!
 
Yes; six letters that are assembled as an excuse for excessive pricing.
 
one time i was looking at some german website and i saw some hot women drinking "aqua del culo" straight from the can! they even used a straw!
 
junctionist said:
Is Rolls Royce considered luxury?
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I consider it expensive.


Prometheus, what I find funny is going into a convenience store and seeing the same quantity of bottled water, but with each brand having a different price. I often wonder if some people pick up the expensive one because they assume it's the best.
 
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