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Fluoride to stay in Somerset water
The Somerset Regional Council has decided to continue fluoridating the region’s water supplies. Last year the Queensland Government passed legislation allowing local governments to opt out of the state system, on the condition they pay for changes to the distribution network. “One of the reasons we decided to stay with fluoridisation is the cost of […]
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Bundaberg: Fluoridation facts meeting on January 31
TWO Bundaberg citizens have organised a public meeting for this Thurday to discuss the facts of fluoridation. Matt Griffiths and Mitchell Faint have organised the evening session, with two pro-fluoride health professionals heading the meeting, and are inviting members of the community to attend. The announcement came as Bundaberg Mayor Mal Forman revealed more details […]
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Fazilka ready to tank its water woes
Fazilka’s people got a reason to cheer on Sunday when the foundation stones of three water-tank projects were laid in the city. The projects worth Rs. 5.70 crore are expected to arrange potable water all year for the city, which now receives it only for seven months. Earlier, a 17-kilometre-long pipeline was laid from Bodhiwala […]
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Fluoride in the water supply is a debate that still has teeth
Opponents say it has possible severe side effects. Supporters say that view is based on “junk science.” Have you ever heard of a thing called fluoridation? Fluoridation of water? … Do you realize that fluoridation is the most monstrously conceived and dangerous communist plot we have ever had to face? — Gen. Jack D. Ripper […]
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Longford: Queries on water quality
Several councillors raised questions on the quality of water in the county, in particular the south Longford are at a recent meeting of Longford County Council. Cllr Barney Steele asked about the amount of chlorine used to treat water in the Ballymahon area. He said that he has received a number of complaints in relation […]
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Washington Judges set to hear case on water fluoridation
This Monday three appeals court justices in Tacoma, Washington will hear cases for and against fluoridation of the public water supply. Those in opposition to water fluoridation point out that those in support claim fluoridated water is promoted as tooth decay prevention, thus fluoride should be recognized as a drug, (any substance used with intent […]
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IA-IL Quad Cities: Fluoridation of water supply is topic of public forum
Dr. Paul Connett, a retired professor of chemistry and co-author of the book “The Case Against Fluoride,” will speak at free presentations Jan. 14-15 in the Quad-Cities. The Jan. 14 meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive. The Jan. 15 meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at […]
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Ebb and flow of fluoride debate reaches Columbia
COLUMBIA — A dial spins slowly clockwise on a basement pump at Columbia’s water treatment plant in McBaine. Outside, in the cold late-autumn air, millions of gallons of water roar in massive, swimming-pool size softening tanks. A gurgle rises from three-feet deep channels built under zigzagging walkways, carrying water to filters. With each revolution of […]
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Bethel: Dr. Fand leaves a notable political legacy
BETHEL — In the last 1970s, when Dr. Robert Fand grew concerned about the health implications of fluoride in the town’s public water system, he fought to have it removed, and won. When Fand believed it was immoral for the town’s police department to require quotas for traffic tickets, he fought against the practice and […]
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Dr. Askew to lead Fluoropeutics™ program at SciFluor Life Sciences
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — SciFluor Life Sciences, a drug discovery and development company harnessing the transformational power of fluorine to accelerate the development of innovative new therapeutics, announced that Ben C. Askew, Ph.D., has joined the company as vice president, research. In this newly created position, Dr. Askew will oversee the development and expansion of the […]
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