Bottled water goes from oddity to American staple
A feature on the rise of bottled water in the United States. It notes 700 companies selling mineral or reconstituted water, spending about 80 million dollars yearly, and cites high profile users from Cassius Clay to Gloria Swanson. It discusses pollution fears, regional water problems in California, and industry responses led by Mountain Valley of Hot Springs Arkansas.
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FTC regulates bulb labels with lumens and lifeexpectancy
The FTC takes effect today requiring incandescent lamps to list wattage lumens and life expectancy on bulbs or their casings. The rule aims to reveal light output and longevity, correcting past ads that overstated performance. The article notes typical bulb lifetimes and the shift from wattage alone to multiple metrics. The MacArthur Museum in Norfolk formerly served as the Norfolk courthouse.
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