Drinking naturally carbonated mineral water was popular in Europe early in the 18th century. If bathing in natural mineral springs was therapeutic, it was surmised that drinking the bubbly mineral waters must be therapeutic as well. Carbonated mineral water was...
In today’s economic climate, many consumers who want the convenience of takeout food or the quality of dining out are turning to their local supermarkets. One way that grocery stores across the nation have begun to compete directly with restaurants...
As seasonal temperatures climb, employers must consider their potential liabilities for not protecting employees against the hazard of heat. This hazard can involve employer legal duties under many laws, including: OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act), State...
Increasing recognition and acknowledgment of the environmental impact associated with the use of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment has brought about changes in the composition of refrigerant gases and in the way they are being used. This heightened awareness on the...
Thoughts of summer conjure images of beaches, ball parks, barbeques, and all the great foods that accompany these happy times. What most of us don’t think about, thankfully, is food borne illness, bacteria, and micro organisms lurking on watermelon, corn on...
Safety as a process looks at the entire issue of safety within a business operation. As explained in my last column (“Safety—a Process, Not a Program,” CryoGas, May 2012, p. 48), while a safety program encourages compliance with safety standards,...
As we reported in January, the Latin America industrial gases market increased by 21 percent in 2010, after contracting in 2009, and was off to a strong start in early 2012 with several new projects pushing demand for industrial gases....
Aquaculture, also known as aqua farming, is the discipline of commercially farming aquatic organisms such as fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and aquatic plants. Aquaculture involves cultivating freshwater and saltwater populations under controlled conditions—in contrast to commercial fishing, which is the harvesting of...
Gawda’s annual convention will open in Colorado Springs on Sunday September 9, and continue through Wednesday September 12, 2012. At this 68th year of the convention, attendees will enjoy scenic Colorado Springs in the luxury of The...
Now in its thirteenth year GAWDA Gives Back continues to support local charities. Each year, GAWDA asks its members to donate funds to a local charity or charities as a way of giving back to the city...
