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Prosperity Paradigm, Part 1: Planet And People First, Then Profit
- By Sky Sheridan
- Published 16 May 2010
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The (economic) crisis is a crisis in consciousness, the crisis that cannot anymore accept the old norms, the old patterns, the ancient traditions and considering what the world is now, with all the misery, conflict, destructive brutality, aggression and so on Man is still as he was, is still brutal, violent, aggressive, acquisitive, competitive and he has built a society along these lines
Magnesium Sulphate in Everyones Life
- By Irsan Kao
- Published 3 May 2010
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Magnesium Sulphate which is very much in use these days in mining, farming, and paper, pulp, as well as fermentation industries is one of the most useful chemical present in todays date The magnesium is found in fertilizers, fireproofing materials, detergents, steel furnaces, ceramics and so many other things
Hazardous Coal Ash Sites: A Serious Environmental Risk
- By Bill Pritchard
- Published 27 April 2010
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Last year, the EPA released a list of over 40 high hazard potential sites around the country that contain coal combustion residuals, which are commonly referred to as coal ash This substance is a product of burning coal and is often stored in containment ponds or dams near electrical utilities
Marine Conservation Projects
- By Peter Brittain
- Published 19 April 2010
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Conserving marine life appears to be increasingly getting tougher Global warming which has come about due to deforestation and increased carbon dioxide emissions, threatens the existence of all marine life
Poland U-turn on Plastic Bag Tax
- By Thomas Powell
- Published 13 April 2010
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In December 2009 Poland announced that it would be looking to increase the tax on plastic bags in order to change the views of the consumer to start reusing bags In January 2010, however, Poland has decided to back out of their promise of raising tax causing outrage within many green and pro-recycling activists
Natural Gas Prices in 2010
- By Vernon Trollinger
- Published 13 March 2010
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Natural Gas Powers Texas
According to the US Dept of Energy, Texas produces and consumes more electricity than any other state
Landform Destruction is Worse Than Global Warming
- By Melissa Olmst
- Published 11 March 2010
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Many of you have read or seen in the news how a lot of the global warming gurus have been skewing climate records to make global warming seem like it is real People have fallen for it for over 30 years while people have made billions off the lies
Wave Generators- Power From the Sea
- By Gregory Colvin
- Published 6 March 2010
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Anyone who has played in the ocean surf or experienced the current of a river, felt the tug of outgoing or incoming surf, recognizes that there is energy contained in moving bodies of water Harnessing that energy to create electricity has been in third position, behind solar and wind, as a source of alternative energy
Haiti Earthquake Reveals World's Compassion
- By Todd A. Smith
- Published 1 March 2010
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At the dawn of this new decade, I asked readers of Regal Magazine to make New Years resolutions to have a positive impact on the lives of others, and not focus on selfish desires in 2010
Shortly after the publication of that editorial, the town of Port-au-Prince, Haiti was struck with an earthquake and aftershock of catastrophic proportions, killing hundreds of thousands of Haitians, orphaning children and practically forcing an entire city into homelessness
Harrogate Coping With the Recession
- By Dillon Boivin
- Published 21 February 2010
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Recession Over: How has Harrogate faired in comparison to the rest of the UK economy and how can the small business owner utilise the power of the internet to stay one step ahead of the competition
Now that the UK economy is officially out of recession I took a look at how Harrogate compared to the rest of the country in coping with the difficult economic climate of the last six consecutive quarters of economic contraction
Who Are These Unqiue Individuals Called Indigo Children?
- By Nathan Scheer
- Published 12 February 2010
- World Affairs
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Indigo Children
by: Simranjeet Singh
Note:
This is a quick overview of Indigo Children, you can find more references to videos and additional information by viewing author notes at the bottom
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These unique individuals have been around since the late 1970s and ever since becoming more and more frequent
Man-Made Climate Change - Fact Or Fiction?
- By Gareth Black
- Published 8 January 2009
- World Affairs
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In the past dozen years or so a major controversy has developed through out the world about changes that are supposedly taking place with the earth's climate There is a large body of opinion that believes the earth's temperature is getting warmer due to the increase in greenhouse gases, especially carbon dioxide (CO2), caused by the burning of fossil fuels and increasing industrial activity, and unless governments take action to remedy the situation then mankind is in serious trouble
We Have a Responsibility to Our People
- By John Parks
- Published 8 January 2009
- World Affairs
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As of November, the European Union?s official stance was that they had no plans for a rescue package that even resembled the plans of the United States bailout package implemented by Paulson The plan constructed by the United States in response to the fallout of the subprime mortgage market and many investment banks, was seen as much too elaborate for the European Union's needs
Rethinking Sustainable Agriculture
- By Beverly Saltonstall
- Published 7 January 2009
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In these times, the term sustainable development is being applied to nearly everything from energy, clean water, construction, to economic growth As a result, it has become increasingly difficult to question either the basic assumptions behind sustainable development or the way these assumptions are being put to use
The Battle of Vienna - 1683
- By Markus Jong
- Published 5 January 2009
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Summer in Vienna is hot and humid As July, 1683 began, Hapsburg Archduke Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor, had retreated to his estate at Perchtoldsdorf to escape the oppressive heat of the city
Is Yellow The New Green?
- By Daniel Collins
- Published 31 July 2008
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With unnecessary amounts of packaging used during the transportation of products, could the use of popcorn be the environmentally friendly answer to reducing packaging waste?
Visiting Germany?s ?other? city
- By Daniel Collins
- Published 17 June 2008
- Travel & Leisure , Destinations , Touring , Travel Tips , Vacations , World Affairs
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As a country with an abundance of major cities, Germany also has its fair share of smaller, quainter ones. Mainz is as underrated as a city gets and is well worth a visit for a city break.
Video Surveillance In The Kingdom
- By Nahshon Roberts
- Published 20 March 2008
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A lot of European nations utilize public video surveillance as a leading tool for monitoring movement and possible terrorist acts The United Kingdom is known for relying heavily on video surveillance in crime prevention efforts
Video Surveillance Goes International
- By Nahshon Roberts
- Published 20 March 2008
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Around the world, various nations utilize public video surveillance as a leading tool for monitoring movement and possible terrorist acts Some of these countries have come to rely very heavily on video surveillance for aid in crime prevention
The Investment Into Green Energy
- By James Copper
- Published 24 January 2008
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In the United States, Canada and Australia both commercial and residential consumers can buy green energy from their standard local utility provider of from a provider that specializes in green energy Many third party suppliers of energy provide green energy electricity that is produced from renewable resources
Exploding The Global Warming Myths
- By Paul Arnold
- Published 22 January 2008
- World Affairs
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Are you a believer of Global warming or not Or are you one of the cynics yet to be convinced
Energy Blowing In The Wind
- By James Copper
- Published 19 January 2008
- World Affairs
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Wind power has long been a source of renewable energy, as evidenced by the many windmills of centuries past The flow of air is used to run wind turbines, some of which can produce up to 5 megawatts of power
Ireland Needs More Trees
- By Peter Slevin
- Published 14 January 2008
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Rooted in Ireland is an oak planting project in Drumconwell, which is just outside Armagh city in Ireland The tree site is set on 9 acres of beautiful, lush farmland, overlooking the picturesque and hugely historic Cathedral City
Stop Global Warming
- By Paul Arnold
- Published 5 January 2008
- World Affairs
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More frequently we are being given reminders that we are living on a fragile and volatile planet Many of our natural resources have been processed to near depletion
Indonesia Launches Condom Campaign In The Midst Of HIV Crisis
- By Ken Brower
- Published 14 December 2007
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In the first ever national event intended to promote condom use, Indonesia is attempting to make it plain that condoms should always be used In an attempt to curb unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases, Jarkata and other communities in Indonesia are participating in a condom campaign
Acid Rain: Its Effects And What You Can Do To Help
- By Alan Jacobson
- Published 20 October 2007
- World Affairs
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Acid rain is relatively unseen and hard to detect, but it is a widespread serious problem that probably affects the area where you live today Acid rain is defined as rain that has a higher acidic content than normal due to unnatural (human produced) processes
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