Gimundo Marks National Good News Day by Spotlighting $3 Device That Brings True 'Living Water' to World's Poor.Specially-Made Straw Purifies Enough Drinking Water drinking water supply of water available to animals for drinking supplied via nipples, in troughs, dams, ponds and larger natural water sources; an insufficient supply leads to dehydration; it can be the source of infection, e.g. leptospirosis, salmonellosis, or of poisoning, e.g. for a Year; Story Leads Gimundo's National Good News Day Edition LOS ANGELES Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. -- Gimundo (http://www.gimundo.com) today marks National Good News Day by spotlighting a company that has created a portable water purification Portable water purification is used to treat water in remote or rural locations, or in emergency settings, to make it safe for drinking purposes. Although it is sometimes believed that water found in backcountry or wilderness areas is clean and potable, such water is often unsafe tool - called LifeStraw[R] - that cleanses surface water and makes it safe for human consumption. The story leads the National Good News Day Edition of Gimundo's daily newsletter and online community, at http://www.gimundo.com. The news couldn't get much better for the millions of people worldwide who don't have enough clean water to drink. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the company's website: "At any given moment, about half of the world's poor are suffering from water-related diseases, of which more than 6,000 - mainly children - die each day by consuming unsafe drinking water." Gimundo is marking today, June 21, the first day of summer, as National Good News Day. LifeStraw (http://www.lifestraw.com) kills disease-causing micro organisms which spread diarrhea, dysentery dysentery (dĭs`əntĕr'ē), inflammation of the intestine characterized by the frequent passage of feces, usually with blood and mucus. , typhoid typhoid or typhoid fever Acute infectious disease resembling typhus (and distinguished from it only in the 19th century). Salmonella typhi, usually ingested in food or water, multiplies in the intestinal wall and then enters the bloodstream, causing and cholera. Offered by the Vestergaard Frandsen Group -- a Danish company based in Switzerland -- the straw is small enough to hang around the neck, and it doesn't require electrical power or spare parts Spare parts, also referred to as Service Parts is a term used to indicate extra parts available and in proximity to the mechanical item, such as a automobile, boat, engine, for which they might be used. Spare parts are also called “spares. . "This is such an amazing example of how good ideas can literally change the world," said Keith Cohn, Gimundo CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "We're just excited to be able to share stories like this every day with people worldwide through our online newsletter. It's so inspirational to hear about individuals and companies doing good." Earlier this week Gimundo released the results of a survey that asked 1,000 Americans what good deeds they received over the past year. Nearly two-thirds of respondents said they had been on the receiving end of at least one selfless act of kindness in the past year, while one-third said they couldn't recall receiving any selfless good deeds in the same time period. For a full copy of the survey results, email rochelle@edgecommunicationsinc.com. Founded by an Emmy-nominated TV writer and an Internet marketing See Internet advertising. veteran, Gimundo's vision is simple: offer a respite from the barrage of bad news by reporting real news stories that inspire hope and celebrate all things good. Recent stories include "Honest Airport Worker Awarded $10,000 for Returning Jewelry," "Hero Soldier Saves Comrades from Suicide Bomber," and "Here's How to Get Your Kids to Eat Veggies Veggies of Nottingham, also known as Veggies Catering Campaign, is a campaigning group based in Nottingham, England, promoting ethicalbum alternatives to mainstream fast food. ." Gimundo also recently launched an online movie called "The Trouble Tree," which recounts a carpenter's bad day. It's a story that ultimately celebrates family and reminds us what's most important in life. The 2 1/2-minute video features exquisite visuals and a soothing score, and is available to view for free at http://www.gimundo.com under "video," or by clicking here. About Gimundo Gimundo (www.gimundo.com) is a news supplement that reports true stories of good news from around the globe. Its free daily newsletter delivers original reporting and a fresh dose of good news to subscribers' inboxes every morning, while its online community facilitates engagement via forums, chat rooms, blogs and video sharing capabilities. Not fluff, Gimundo offers a respite from the barrage of bad news by reporting real news stories that inspire hope and celebrate all things good. Its creators have successfully managed large companies and start-ups in the consumer products, Internet advertising, media and entertainment sectors. Gimundo is based in Los Angeles. To sign up for the free daily newsletter, go to http://www.gimundo.com. |
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