NEWS: Nation’s infrastructure grade “improves” to D+, Ohio fares better with C-

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• March 25th, 2013
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Animal House, 1978, Universal Pictures. Maybe our improved grades will keep us off of double secret probation. Last week, the American Society of Civil Engineers released its latest Report Card for America’s Infrastructure. The nation’s 2013 grade came in at a D+, at least slightly higher than its 2009...

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EVENT: CIFF is a C-Town showcase, we’re (yes) flush with excitement

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• March 22nd, 2013
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When it comes to cinema and creativity, the Cleveland International Film Festival offers independent-movie buffs the best seat in the house. Of course, we’re biased and thought our seats were the best in the house , but we’ll give the credit to CIFF as the Film Festival returns...

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NEWS: Customer service, partnerships are foundation of our new four-year plan

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• March 21st, 2013
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The Sewer District has completed a new Strategic Plan for 2013-2016. Our devotion to enhancing quality of life in the region and protecting its water resources remains the core function of the organization, and customer service and community partnerships will be critical as we move through the next four...

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TECH: Drinking water out of thin air

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• March 20th, 2013
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Genius. In a region where the annual rainfall is practically zero, but the atmospheric humidity is 98%, a university designed a billboard that draws potable water out of the air. Here’s more on the story. Very fitting as we prepare to celebrate World Water Day this Friday.

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COMMENTARY: World Water Day highlights something Great many of us take for granted

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• March 20th, 2013
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Even in a city where the river once oozed rather than flowed, it can be easy to take such amazing natural resources for granted. Friday is World Water Day, a celebration of safe drinking water and sanitation, and this year’s campaign promotes sustainable management of the world’s limited freshwater...

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LINK: To boldly go (to the bathroom) where no man has gone (to the bathroom) before

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• March 19th, 2013
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If you’ve ever wondered how astronauts do their business in space, the Smithsonian has the $50,000 facility on display. It’s easy to take our own toilet for granted, but when nature calls 230 miles above Earth, proper plumbing takes on an entirely new importance. And a much higher pricetag....

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NEWS: More Americans are drinking water, but better to break the bottled habit

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• March 12th, 2013
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As New York’s ban on sugary drinks is on hold, an AP story today reports Americans’ latest bottled-drink love affair is with good ol’ H2O. Candice Choi’s story in the Denver Post states Americans drink about 44 gallons of soda per year, compared to 58 gallons of water. Since...

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PICS: Under construction, beyond cool

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• March 6th, 2013
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Last week, we toured the progress inside our $170 million Renewable Energy Facility. Here are some of the latest photos. The building houses equipment that will generate 25% of the plant’s electricity while conserving resources and reducing pollution. It is scheduled to go online this summer. One of three...

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NEWS: Don’t be shad. Fish die-off is common, natural

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• February 27th, 2013
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In recent weeks, hikers along Metroparks streams or winter-stroll beachgoers may have seen a surge of dead fish washed up on the shore. Is the die-off of these silvery blue-green fish a sign of environmental turmoil, or a natural occurrence? It’s the latter, and it happens regularly. Shad can’t...

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#WaitToTweet: Toilet-texting trends toward topical

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• February 27th, 2013
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We’re always looking for creative ways to talk about the importance of clean water. So if we can talk about our business where people are doing theirs, sign us up. That’s what makes our #WaitToTweet campaign fun. Our infographic and stats about cell-phone-users’ toilet-texting trends was our way to...

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