December 2006 Volume 48 Number 12
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	Women in the Industry Now by Denise M. Roberts According to the US Department of Labor Women's Bureau, women comprised 46 percent of the total US labor force in 2005, accounting for 50 percent of all workers in the high-paying management and professional fields.  read more   2006 EWQA Annual Convention by Karen R. Smith With nearly 200 hundred members, the Eastern Water Quality Association (EWQA) ranks as one of the largest of the regional groups. But since their territory stretches from Maine down through Virginia, its a rare gathering...  read more   PWQA: 49 Years and Counting by WC&P Staff Whats the best way to see out half a century of serving the water industry? According to the members of PWQA, convening on the most illustrious ocean liner of its day, the Queen Mary!  read more   IBWA Highlights by WC&P Staff The 2006 International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) Convention and Trade Show, operating under the theme Everyones A Winner, was held in Las Vegas from October 3-6, 2006.   read more   IBWA President's Report by Joseph K. Doss IBWA President and CEO Joseph K. Doss gave a hearty welcome to members attending the 48th Annual Convention and Trade Show, then presented a comprehensive report of the years activities and achievements. Noting the trade shows theme,...  read more
Features
	Canadians Help the Youngest Cancer Victims by WC&P Staff More than 2,000 children with cancer (and their families) enjoy activities offered year-round by the Trillium Childhood Cancer Support Center. The organization provides an environment that normalizes relationships and experiences with...  read more   Pool and Spa Operator Training: A Smart Choice by Thomas M. Lachocki The benefit of basic certification training to prevent drowning, injury and illness and to preserve capital investment is compelling. Training costs are minimal when compared to the cost of loss of life, limb and litigation. Basic, impartial training to individuals entering the pool and spa industry is particularly valuable.  read more   Case Study: Olympic Kayaking Courses by Per-Ing Bigersson In 1972, the Canoe/Kayak White-water Slalom debuted at the Munich Olympics. A sport born in the wilderness, Olympic engineers and venue planners found the logistics of the event to be a challenge, often requiring staging away from the host city to a...  read more
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Columns
	Aguaman to the Rescue! by Denise M. Roberts read more   Top Innovators Spring from Utah by WC&P Staff read more   Minimum Claims Under the NSF/ANSI DWTU Standards by Rick Andrew read more   Reducing Risks of Pathogens in Groundwater--The Groundwater Disinfection Rule, Part 1 by Kelly A. Reynolds, MSPH, Ph.D. read more   Viewpoint: Ethics & Proctive Practice by Karen R. Smith read more