https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2011/11/18/hydrophobic/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 07:14:38 -0400<![CDATA[After an exhaustive three year study involving 21 experts, an agency of the European Union determined that drink manufacturers should be banned from claiming that water can prevent dehydration. &#8220;Producers of bottled water are now forbidden by law from making the claim and will face a two-year jail sentence if they defy the edict, which comes into force in the UK next month.&#8221;  Critics said the decision was a perfect example of bureaucratic waste.]]>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:52:49 -0500<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2011/11/18/hydrophobic-n191151