In Business Since 2001 We accept Paypal
Home for Writers for Publishers Article Directory Article Search Contact
Directory of Ezines  
Products & Services
Article Distribution
Ghost Writing Services

Multiple Traffic Streams Report
Redneck Product Creation

Article Marketing Ebooks now available at: WritingPuzzle.com

Site Navigation
Home
+ FAQ

FAQ

+ Contact Us
+ Article Software

Use one of our Software Plugins to receive Articles from our site:

WordPress Content Plugin

Article Dashboard Content Plugin

+ About Us
+ Ebooks
+ Blogs
+ Social Media
+ Extra Pages
Search Tools
+ Search Our Articles
Article Directory
+ Authors
+ Articles
thePhantomWriters Blog
Get RSS Feed

Did Google Finally Kill Article Marketing Forever?
Early Indications Are That Google Farmer Update Loves Quality Syndicated Content
Detailed Insight into the Cooks Source Magazine PR Debacle
Increase Your Profits From Google Page One
Understanding How To Be Successful With Article Marketing
Temporary Issue with Article Distributions
Computer Upgrade
New Service Upgrades in Place
Are You Paying Too Much For Traffic? Increase Clicks 40-Fold With This PPC Strategy
How To Use Disinformation To Foul Up Your Competition In The SEO Game
Recommended Sites
Live Marketing Chat (Free) Saturday 8pm EST
Register for Notifications

 

 



Spending on Water Projects Still Rising - But Clouds Loom

Copyright (c) 2008-2012

As concerns grow over water shortages and the quality of the world’s supply, a recent ChangeWave industry survey finds increased water project spending for 2008 - but not at the levels of previous years. And there may be trouble ahead.

According to the survey of 147 professionals working in the water industry, two-thirds (67%) think water project spending will increase over the next 12 months - but that represents a sizable 14-point drop from the previous ChangeWave survey in June 2007.

Despite the decline, these results are still relatively upbeat. However, the survey shows clouds looming over the industry that could push spending numbers down further - and they’re centered in the U.S.

Zeroing in on the United States

The Wall Street Journal recently reported that 40% of fresh water consumption in the U.S. is from industrial applications and that water use normally falls during an economic recession. Moreover, the stock prices of many U.S. water utility companies have declined recently on fears of a recession.

Add to this the findings of our ChangeWave survey, which shows a drop in the percentage of U.S. water industry respondents who think project spending will increase over the next 12 months within the private, federal and local government sectors.

Note the main reason for these more conservative growth projections is very straightforward:

By better than a 2-to-1 margin, industry respondents believe a U.S. recession would lead to decreased water project spending.

“Investors in water should keep a close eye on water project spending during a recession,” says Josh Levine, co-editor of ChangeWave Investing. “But our survey also shows there are still plenty of opportunities out there. In particular, industry respondents are most excited about two sectors right now - Wastewater Treatment and Water Infrastructure Repair and Replacement. That’s where we are focused.”

Respondents were also excited about a short list of top water companies, with industry behemoth General Electric (GE) (42%) ranking as the leader. Of course, GE is a huge conglomerate and water is only a small part of their business. But there are a handful of other companies industry respondents cited as having momentum:

  • American States Water (AWR) - the one utility of this group, engaged in the purchase, production, and distribution of water for California residential and commercial customers. California’s favorable regulatory environment and rapidly increasing population bodes well for the company’s future profits.

  • Flowserve (FLS) - a seller of precision-engineered flow control equipment, Flowserve receives two-thirds of its business from overseas markets in water as well as other industries. Lately the company’s been on a roll, having experienced record bookings in 2007.

  • Gorman-Rupp (GRC) - the company’s pumps and fluid control equipment are used in water, wastewater, and other industrial applications. Gorman-Rupp recently announced a 5-for-4 stock split and is enjoying record sales, a boost in new orders, and increased penetration within international markets.

  • Calgon Carbon (CCC) - focuses on purifying water and air with its granular activated carbon, which is used in the removal of organic compounds from liquids and gases. Recently it's been an exceptional performer in the water group, its shares rising considerably over the past year.

  • Nalco Holding Co. (NLC) - provides water treatment products and services to prevent corrosion, contamination and the build up of harmful deposits. Its focus is on production processes that enhance efficiency and improve customers’ end products.

  • Ben Franklin stated it clearly more than two centuries ago, “When the well’s dry, we know the worth of water.”

    And while there may be blips in the rate of water spending short term, wise investors know that water issues are going to be with us for centuries to come.

    Be sure to check out our website at the link immediately below for ChangeWave’s next look at the water industry.


    About The Author:
    For the latest ChangeWave news on technology trends and companies, visit: ChangeWave Research HotWire Blog. The ChangeWave research network is composed of 15,000 highly qualified business and technology professionals. Members are surveyed on a range of topics, and the findings are converted into quantitative and qualitative reports.

    Follow "The Phantom Writers" on Twitter (@phantomwriters)
    to be notified when new articles are made available.


    VOTE ON THIS ARTICLE
    Needs Work >> 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 << Excellent Article

    Tell our authors what you think about their article.


    Top-Level Category: Society Articles

    10 Most Recent Articles Written by Paul Carton

    Corporate IT Spending is Weak - But Research In Motion Blows Away the Smart Phone Market Competition
    Written by: Paul Carton | Distributed: 2008-06-12 | Word Count: 658 | Page Views: 956 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.00
    Corporate IT spending is far less robust elsewhere, however. After a long and unsettling decline there are signs the spending slowdown may be stabilizing.

    Costco and Wal-Mart Lead a Consumer Revolution
    Written by: Paul Carton | Distributed: 2008-06-05 | Word Count: 895 | Page Views: 1282 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 4.50
    A new ChangeWave survey shows a continuing powerful consumer movement towards discount retailers and wholesale clubs - even as overall consumer spending is rising for the first time in nearly a year.

    Corporate America Turns Out the Lights - Surprising Reduction in US Corporate Energy Usage
    Written by: Paul Carton | Distributed: 2008-05-20 | Word Count: 833 | Page Views: 902 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 3.00
    A sea change is occurring in the way U.S. businesses view energy consumption, according to a March 24-28 ChangeWave survey of 1,400 respondents knowledgeable about their company's energy spending.

    IPhone Vs BlackBerry: Consumers Speak Out
    Written by: Paul Carton | Distributed: 2008-05-12 | Word Count: 827 | Page Views: 1143 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 1.67
    ChangeWave's recent Smart Phone report showed a rapidly evolving two-horse race between Research In Motion's (RIMM) BlackBerry and the Apple (AAPL) iPhone - with second tier companies like Palm (PALM) and a host of others being shoved to the sidelines.

    Baby Boomers Go Bionic
    Written by: Paul Carton | Distributed: 2008-05-08 | Word Count: 575 | Page Views: 941 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 3.25
    The February survey of 148 doctors involved in the medical devices market focused on current and future demand trends for cardiac implants, joint replacements and other types of medical products that repair and correct the body.

    IPhone Vs BlackBerry - The Smart Phone Battle Heats Up
    Written by: Paul Carton | Distributed: 2008-04-04 | Word Count: 664 | Page Views: 742 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.40
    Last year, Apple (AAPL) upended the smart phone industry with the release of the iPhone. This year, some analysts wonder if the upcoming release of the Google (GOOG) Android operating system could shake up the industry as well.

    All of Author's Articles on this site:

    Most Recent "Society" Articles

    Online Dating Is A Difficult Process That Offers Some Rewards
    Written by: Lance Metzger | Distributed: 2012-05-22 | Word Count: 834 | Page Views: 1174 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 3.00
    Online dating can be rewarding to those who have the patience and the knowledge of what to expect during the process. This article explains the common process experienced by most internet dating website users.

    How Dating Has Changed In The 21st Century
    Written by: Lance Metzger | Distributed: 2012-05-15 | Word Count: 974 | Page Views: 4967 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.00
    With an article title like this, one might assume that I am ready to tell you some extraordinary news about a new dating environment. Sure, the Internet has introduced one more way for people to meet, but does that actually change the dating scene?

    When Commitment Seems A Bit Too Much Trouble
    Written by: Lance Metzger | Distributed: 2012-05-10 | Word Count: 986 | Page Views: 524
    The nuclear family (man and wife, plus 2.2 kids) is a fantasy that some people want to chase, and while there is nothing wrong with that, it is not the right relationship dynamic for some people.

    Jesus, Son of God and Son of Man
    Written by: Arthur Trafford | Distributed: 2011-12-12 | Word Count: 991 | Page Views: 270
    In 1st John 5:5 we are told that “Jesus is the Son of God”. What motivated Jesus to refer to Himself as “Son of man”?

    The Online Dating Double Standard: How Fear Can Prevent Dating Success
    Written by: Lance Metzger | Distributed: 2011-08-23 | Word Count: 958 | Page Views: 1395 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 3.00
    Many people go online in search of their elusive soul mate, only to find all of the wrong people on the other end of the meeting. Many women think that they are alone in this outcome, but it happens to guys too.

    3 Tips For Building Relationships That Last
    Written by: Clarence Lee | Distributed: 2011-07-21 | Word Count: 754 | Page Views: 378
    You know, to hear people talk about the difficulties of the dating process, you would think it is impossible for two people to come together in a mutually beneficial relationship... But the problems of any relationship can be narrowed down to three very important and relevant words...

    The Drama of the Dating Game
    Written by: Clarence Lee | Distributed: 2011-07-20 | Word Count: 620 | Page Views: 372
    Dating is tough. You spend time getting to know someone and deciding whether the two of you are compatible. Then you work your way up to the big question, "Will you go out with me?" Then you sweat the answer... Will he/she say yes?

    3 Courses of Action For an Unhappy Relationship
    Written by: Tony G. Mann | Distributed: 2010-04-20 | Word Count: 354 | Page Views: 1024
    The reality is that if you are actively dating, you're going to probably end up in an unhappy relationship eventually. For some people, they may have to go through several bad relationships before finding the right one. If you are facing an unhappy relationship, then there are three courses of action you can take:

    Relationship Questions: What Men Want and What Women Need
    Written by: Bob Grant | Distributed: 2010-03-15 | Word Count: 737 | Page Views: 2566 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.86
    What men want is to be trusted and what women want is to trust them. A fundamental, physical difference in the sexes lies at the heart of these core relationship questions. By simply doing what they say they will do, men have the power to create stronger, better relationships.

    Cheap Tattoos Cheapen The Tattooing Experience
    Written by: Bree Levine | Distributed: 2010-03-04 | Word Count: 603 | Page Views: 886
    Many of my girlfriends have "girl nights" around getting tattoos, as if it were as casual as getting a haircut or a manicure. The casual attitude toward tattoos bothers me for two reasons; there is the age old argument that tattoos are permanent and not a decision to make lightly. The other argument I have against tattoos is that getting a tattoo on a whim significantly cheapens the tattoos that others have for cultural reasons or to commemorate a major life event.

    Most Viewed "Society" Articles

    Creative Flower Card Messages Worthy Of Harry Potter Author J.K. Rowling
    Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-01-30 | Word Count: 512 | Page Views: 46247 | Votes: 14 | Rating: 1.79
    As much as we might like to be, we're not all talented writers like the best-selling author of the Harry Potter books series, J.K. Rowling. Those of us who aren't skilled writers (and probably some who are!) sometimes struggle with finding the right words to say.

    Las Vegas Weddings: Pros and Cons of Getting Married in Las Vegas
    Written by: Sharmila Pundit | Distributed: 2006-09-01 | Word Count: 487 | Page Views: 26325 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.50
    For some people a Vegas wedding is an original and romantic thing to do and for some it is a sleazy way to tie the knot. Is getting married in Las Vegas a good idea? Read all about it and decide for yourself.

    Single? Here's the Ultimate Date Idea
    Written by: Jason OConnor | Distributed: 2006-05-19 | Word Count: 1194 | Page Views: 18989 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.50
    If you're a regular guy, the kind who loves sports and hates the opera for instance, then here's an awesome date idea I bet you've never really considered before: taking a woman to a Broadway production, even if you don't live in New York City. You can find professional Broadway productions in most major North American cities.

    How to Play Santa Claus for Children--A Short Guide
    Written by: Victoria McCraw | Distributed: 2006-11-14 | Word Count: 419 | Page Views: 15828 | Votes: 106 | Rating: 2.36
    Playing Santa Claus for children, whether as a semi professional shopping mall Santa, a charity Santa who works to cheer up less fortunate children, or even as the resident Santa at social and family gatherings, is a heartwarming and important job. Nothing can quite compare with the smile on a child's face when he or she discovers that Santa is in the room.

    Petit Larceny: Not Always Petty
    Written by: Warren Redlich | Distributed: 2008-10-02 | Word Count: 749 | Page Views: 15191 | Votes: 24 | Rating: 3.46
    Petit Larceny, sometimes referred to as Petty Larceny, is defined in New York State as a theft of property valued at less than $1000. In contrast, Grand Larceny is a theft of property at least $1000 in value.

    Attract Beautiful, Sexy Women With Bad Boy Attitude But A Nice Guy Style
    Written by: Ken Oboh | Distributed: 2006-06-06 | Word Count: 589 | Page Views: 9068 | Votes: 68 | Rating: 1.65
    The bad boy naturally attracts and seduces women...but you can just as easily succeed with women as a nice guy by applying the same secret techniques.

    How to Contact Your Ex When They Continue to Ignore You
    Written by: James Kern | Distributed: 2009-07-28 | Word Count: 752 | Page Views: 8796 | Votes: 25 | Rating: 2.36
    She just wont return your calls, or give you the time of day and listen. You're smitten. You want nothing more than to talk with this woman and tell her how you're feeling, but you keep getting bumped to voicemail. Your texts vanish into a void and are never returned. Your emails go unread. What's a guy to do?

    Feet, Personality Theory, Dating and Relationships
    Written by: Mr L.Rx | Distributed: 2007-08-29 | Word Count: 2583 | Page Views: 8121 | Votes: 43 | Rating: 3.49
    In this article Mr. L. Rx describes an 80-90 percent correlation between personality type and the angle between ones feet, and tells how it can be applied to dating and relating.

    The Top Half Dozen Gas-Saving Myths In Automobile Driving Today
    Written by: Benji O. Anosike | Distributed: 2008-02-25 | Word Count: 3092 | Page Views: 5238 | Votes: 21 | Rating: 3.52
    In this article, we shall expose some of the major myths about automotive fuel economy, and we will dispel those myths at the same time. Read on as this is interesting stuff.

    How Dating Has Changed In The 21st Century
    Written by: Lance Metzger | Distributed: 2012-05-15 | Word Count: 974 | Page Views: 4967 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.00
    With an article title like this, one might assume that I am ready to tell you some extraordinary news about a new dating environment. Sure, the Internet has introduced one more way for people to meet, but does that actually change the dating scene?

    Highest Ranked "Society" Articles

    ABCs Desperate Housewives and the Suddenly Famous Pink Blanket
    Written by: Scott Corbett | Distributed: 2006-05-25 | Word Count: 580 | Page Views: 2116 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 4.00
    Ever since Cary Grant rattled the men's t-shirt industry by famously appearing without one and causing a decline in retail sales of undershirts, television and movie stars have been changing the tastes of the American consumer.

    Embracing the Recession
    Written by: Heather Villa, CMA, MBA, MSM | Distributed: 2008-11-25 | Word Count: 682 | Page Views: 1053 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 4.00
    We live in uncertain economic times. Every time we turn on the news we hear of another company that is going under or another company that is laying off thousands of its workforce or another company that has had to respond to a lack of shareholder confidence with kneejerk reactions. People just don't want to watch the news anymore!

    First Date Magic for Women
    Written by: Bob Grant | Distributed: 2006-08-29 | Word Count: 362 | Page Views: 2444 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 3.91
    As a relationship coach, I am frequently giving Relationship Advice to single women regarding men and dating. At least once a month one of my clients comes into my office upset about how her date went the previous weekend. Either she feels she did something wrong or worries that the guy didn't seem to be too interested in her...

    Relationship Questions: What Men Want and What Women Need
    Written by: Bob Grant | Distributed: 2010-03-15 | Word Count: 737 | Page Views: 2566 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.86
    What men want is to be trusted and what women want is to trust them. A fundamental, physical difference in the sexes lies at the heart of these core relationship questions. By simply doing what they say they will do, men have the power to create stronger, better relationships.

    Would You Like To Know How To Pick Up Women In Bars And Clubs?
    Written by: Mr L.Rx | Distributed: 2007-03-23 | Word Count: 885 | Page Views: 4093 | Votes: 32 | Rating: 3.69
    The first technique is explained in this first article of a three part series describing techniques that you can use to pick up women in bars and clubs.

    The Specter of America's Coming Economic Disaster - Congress Continues on Its Path of Fiscal Irresponsibility
    Written by: Bill Garrett | Distributed: 2008-03-11 | Word Count: 1405 | Page Views: 1107 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 3.60
    As a financial planner I deal with cash flow issues daily. Perhaps that's why I have become increasingly disturbed by Washington's irresponsibility when it comes to its budget. Admittedly, I am not an expert on the national budget so this paper will rely heavily on what the experts say. However I believe I know a little about smart money management and what my research has revealed is sobering.

    The Top Half Dozen Gas-Saving Myths In Automobile Driving Today
    Written by: Benji O. Anosike | Distributed: 2008-02-25 | Word Count: 3092 | Page Views: 5238 | Votes: 21 | Rating: 3.52
    In this article, we shall expose some of the major myths about automotive fuel economy, and we will dispel those myths at the same time. Read on as this is interesting stuff.

    Loneliness
    Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-02-02 | Word Count: 357 | Page Views: 1652 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.50
    Loneliness is all around us.

    Feet, Personality Theory, Dating and Relationships
    Written by: Mr L.Rx | Distributed: 2007-08-29 | Word Count: 2583 | Page Views: 8121 | Votes: 43 | Rating: 3.49
    In this article Mr. L. Rx describes an 80-90 percent correlation between personality type and the angle between ones feet, and tells how it can be applied to dating and relating.

    Petit Larceny: Not Always Petty
    Written by: Warren Redlich | Distributed: 2008-10-02 | Word Count: 749 | Page Views: 15191 | Votes: 24 | Rating: 3.46
    Petit Larceny, sometimes referred to as Petty Larceny, is defined in New York State as a theft of property valued at less than $1000. In contrast, Grand Larceny is a theft of property at least $1000 in value.







    Article Reprint Rights
    Creative Commons License

    This work is
    licensed under a
    Creative Commons
    License


    You are not required to show the creative commons license notice when you reprint this work.
    Article Publishing Tools
    Print Article
    Email-to-Blog
    HTML Source Code
    Text Newsletter Format
    Link Back HTML

    Blog Publishing Tools

    Internal ID: #5991
    Article Statistics
    Word Count: 627

    Total Views: 777
    Views This Month: 12
    Views Last Month: 14

    Article Rating: 1.40 of 5
    Votes Cast: 5

    Author Overall Stats:

    Times Viewed Overall: 9611
    Author Rating: Not Yet
    Votes Cast Overall:

    More Articles By Author:




    Article Title Search:

    Widow Search
    Right Blinker
    Google
    Yahoo!
    Zuula
    Bing
    Cuil

    Last Distribution Date:
    2008-04-29 11:36:00






    All Articles are Copyright © 2001-2012 of the Defined Authors.

    All other material and images on this site are:
    Copyright © 2001-2012, ThePhantomWriters.com

    Local Marketing Consultant