... our corn crop is used for ethanol production instead of being used for feeds, oils and other food products. Ethanol reduces the efficiency of gasoline, and causes problems in some vehicles. It is not the long term solution to our dependence on foreign oil. Algae farming might well be. While the most productive biofuel crop, oil palm, only produces 6,000 litres per hectare of land ... fuels refined from it emit as much carbon dioxide as conventional fuels, the company says the emissions are offset by the photosynthetic process that uses sunlight, water and C02 to create algal crude. The ...

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... soured by a volatile stock market and mortgage lender meltdowns, two-paycheck families are busting the budget on necessities. Even conservative spenders are growing weary. During a recent small group discussion, a mother of three held back tears as she described the effects of the dollar's weakening buying power. She and her husband both work and have been steadily employed for the last twenty years. Three years ago ... , they felt financially secure. They could afford to eat out occasionally or shop at the mall. They bought into a timeshare in Florida. Now they"re struggling. ... this y...

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... 's own community. At first glance, this seems completely contrary to the pride we have taken in the past to be able to get foods from all over the world anytime we want. We can have Ecuadorian bananas in May, California strawberries in January, and Mexican avocados any time of the year. But at what cost? The average distance a grocery store's produce has to travel before it ... . Domestic food is processed using domestic laws. Foreign producers have differing standards with regards to what pesticides and herbicides can be used and what safety rules meat cutters have to follow. In many cas...

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... all about? Without facts to back up these buzz words you will not really know if you are on the cutting edge or if it is more of the same old stuff. So what are they and why do many people think that they are the answer to concerns about pollution? So What Are Alternative Fuels? Alternative fuels are made from something other than ... ? Electric vehicles get their energy from the car's batteries. By eliminating the need for gasoline as fuel, the pollutants produced when utilizing gasoline as a fuel source can also be eliminated. So why are they now being widely used now? One of the most ...

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... case that was brought against Ivins. Those presenting the case contradicted themselves during the course of the news conference. Understandably, this did not instill confidence in the general public regarding the case against Ivins. The destruction of the first sample Ivins sent in is also suspect. However, the ability to make the connection between a particular lab and a unique strain of the virus was not even developed until after Ivins" first sample ... that there are unanswered questions. FBI Assistant Director Vahid Majidi admits that missteps were made, but states that lessons wer...

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... is almost as common as acne. Nor is it just asthma as frightening as that is. Toddlers are increasingly being diagnosed with allergies and sinusitis. Why can't our children breathe? What is happening in our world to make the very air they need all but toxic to them? According to an article in Time magazine one culprit is undoubtedly global warming. Global ... air. While that is good news for plants since they breathe in carbon dioxide, it's bad news for our children who are being deprived of oxygen. Plants, especially the weedier plants, are thriving and producing pollen out of proporti...

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... " (Garner). In her original trial, Nelson was sentenced to 40 hours of community service and 12 months of probation. She was even excused from paying the $1,000 fines that the judge could have potentially imposed. However, Judge Katherine Tanksley offered her a new trial and a chance to clear her name (Garner). The man who killed 4-year-old A.J. Nelson, Jerry L. Guy, was charged with five years ... in prison, but he was released after only six months of jail time to serve the remainder on probation. During his trial, he admitted that he had consumed a small amount of alcohol and pain med...

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Besides being an African American, besides have an African American father who married a white woman in the early 1960s, an era of extreme unrest for civil rights, there is the question of Barack Obama's faith. Some voters cannot pinpoint Obama's true faith, and this was especially apparent in the heated 2008 election race against Arizona senator John McCain. So what faith is Barack Obama? This ... goes: one day Obama decided to visit Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, the same church which drew heavy criticism during the election. The now retired pastor, Jeremiah Wright Jr., later m...

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... year, Congress opened the door for a solution to the visa waiver problem between the U.S. and several of its allies. Then, in March, the Hungarian, Slovakian, and Lithuanian governments signed MOUs (memoranda of understand) committing the U.S. government to help them qualify for the waiver program. In exchange, the U.S. would receive increased security assistance. These countries follow in the footsteps of the Czech Republic, Latvia and Estonia, who have done the same in the past. These ... agreements are very significant steps in the reciprocal relationships between the United States a...

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... time. It Is All About Communication Talk to your employer. Let them know that you are going back to school and how this will affect your work. Will you need a special schedule? Will this schooling make you more valuable to the company? Playing up this angle will make for an employer who is glad to do whatever it takes to help you ... need your help as you take on extra responsibilities will help them to help you while making them a part of this new chapter of your life. The Question Of Time Organization is the name of the game, and you need to use your time wisely. Classes may only take...

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... be held responsible for the production of greenhouse gasses. They set targets for emissions and if they fail to reach said targets then they purchase extra carbon credits to bridge the gap. This program is a clear incentive for companies to monitor and attempt to decrease their contributions to greenhouse gasses and the greater problem of global warming. Plans, Plankton, And Trees People who produce ... less in the way of greenhouse gasses or who ... take steps to ameliorate the situation could be rewarded monetarily. For example, a ... ...

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... from their home countries to train in a place that is foreign to them? The answer can be found in general expertise, the desire to train with the best in a particular sport, and even an attempt to escape persecution. A Matter Of Expertise Many foreign athletes flock to the U.S. to train because of the reputation that the U.S has for expertise in Olympic sport in general. Its overall history of ... being a major competitor in the Olympics and supporting its athletes draws foreign athletes who wish to learn from this tradition and benefit from this support. In many cases, the facilities f...

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... durable. Also, they could become portable. Imagine rolling up a solar panel to take with you anywhere you go. The possibilities are endless. Outfitting homes and businesses with such paneling would be infinitely simpler and more practical than doing the same with its glass counterparts. The science may not be there yet but is making impressive strides. To Benefit A Nation President Bush spoke of these advances ... as he referred to the progress made in the field of solar energy. Its use has increased in recent years, and he stated that someday soon it will enjoy widespread use. Peoples"...

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... chronic hepatitis B. Hepatitis B is a main cause of liver cancer and disease. The recommendation suggests that testing be done on all persons born in Africa and Asia and that it also be done on others in the at-risk population, such as men who have sex with men and injection drug users. The recommendations sent out by the CDC, for the first time, come with guidelines for managing chronically infected ... patients of hepatitis B. "Chronic hepatitis B affects the lives of more than one million Americans, many ... more people know that they have it, they can keep from giving it to others ...

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... increase in depth is particularly noticeable during hurricanes as they crash into shores with an average category rating of 2 and 3. As if this wasn't enough of a threat oil industries, congress, and the white house now want to allow offshore drilling. Let's look at the Georges Bank area off Cape Cod Massachusetts. According to geologists there are approximately 57 million barrels of oil lying there ... already in a delicate state with only the haddock bouncing back from being over fished. Can the benefits of drilling for oil and natural gas possibly outweigh the risk of further damage ...

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... three counts of first degree murder, while Misskelley entered his plea to one count of first degree murder and two counts of second degree murder. This rarely used plea, which lets the boys still maintain their innocence, requires them to state that there was evidence that could be used ... to convict them. As a result, Craighead County Circuit Judge David Laser allowed the boys to go free after sentencing them to the 18 years they already served and added a 10-year suspended sentence (CNN). "I want to be out. I deserve to be out," said Jason ... much in shock, very overwhelmed. I'm jus...

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... outraged viewers protesting against NBC's omission. NBC's announcer publicly apologized on-air just three hours after the montage aired, highlighting the large number of protests they received online. The announcer said the "feature was edited" and "not done to upset anyone" (Chavez). The host, Dan Hicks, read the following statement during the coverage: "It was our intent to begin our coverage of this U.S. Open championship with a feature that ... President of communications, stating that a "decision was made by a small group of people to edit portions of the Pledge of Allegiance. This...

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... to find love, much to their own chagrin and the concern of their family and friends, online dating has today become an enormous part of the dating scene, and indeed has spawned very successful industry in the dating market. The perks of online dating are enormous. Here are just a few: 1) Broader market- Christina H. of Eagle Point Oregon met the love of her life while playing scrabble on Facebook ... dicey. People in real life generally meet in workplace situations, or in similar social settings, or because of mutual friends. It's hard to simply cut bait. On the internet, you can genera...

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... a Ponzi Scheme? It's basically a financial scheme where the first in get all the money, and the last in lose everything. The first in are paid by the money invested by the last in, and since they're making money, it makes it look legitimate, drawing even more investors into the scheme. Also called a "pyramid scheme", it is the slimiest of slimy dealings, because the perpetrator knows exactly what he's doing. This ... a Ponzi scheme to you? It's a classic robbing Peter (the U.S. Taxpayer) to pay Paul (the already wealthy banking and auto executives). In a real Ponzi scheme, once the mone...

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... of this is that international trade has become pricier, which in turn gives these seafaring terrorists a new way to line their pockets. And these tyrants mean business. During one incident this year, a showdown between government officials and pirates saw the latter holding a Ukrainian ship ransom for $20 million. That money, which has been as high as $30 million in some cases, has helped ... of Aden, which serves as the southern passageway to the Suez Canal, sees about 16, 000 ships pass each year, making it one of the world's most important trade routes. Through this route, ships tran...

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... to watch live television no matter where you are. Some offer a GPS navigational system to help you find driving directions. Of course, many people would be lost without the option to text their friends and family, as well. Cell phones have become a part of people, a way to establish a unique identity. It's not just about choosing a color anymore. Users can choose their ringtones ... . Most people who own a cell phone personalize it in a way that is unique to them, with favorite songs, pictures and more. Some people even choose to personalize their key pad with different colors and option...

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... step in a CFL breakage cleanup is evacuating and airing out the room. Have everyone leave the area, then open all doors and windows to the outside of the room while closing doors to the rest of the house. Leave the area yourself. Air out the room for 15 minutes before the cleanup begins. After the room has been aired and the mercury dissipated, carefully sweep up the glass shards and place in a box or sealed plastic ... bag, doubled to prevent tearing. With a damp paper towel, wipe floor to pick up the tiniest shards ... ...

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... at its second lowest level in about thirty years." Scientists characterize this fact as a "global warming tipping point" and speculate that by the end of the season, it could be a record-breaking year. With this trend, within 5-10 years, the Arctic could be free of ice in the summer. NASA ice scientist Jay Zwally said, "It also means that climate warming is also coming larger ... taken into account that change yet." Reports are coming in that large amounts of methane gas are being released into the world's oceans from the melting of long frozen Arctic sea ice. Methane is a powerful gree...

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... North Carolina, Charlotte has grown over the years into a sprawling city. The banking industry has brought in people from all over the country. With the crowds of decent upstanding people that have migrated to the area, another element has moved in as well. The criminal element has grown as the city has grown, and with it has come more organized gang activity. The gang element has gotten increasingly worse ... , or markings, are everywhere. It has gotten out of control. Among the gangs in the Charlotte area are the Bloods, Crips, and MS13s. All of these of course are dangerous, but the M...

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... on South Korea inspired further work on the three-year old trade talks between South Korea and the United States. The free trade deal has been modified to incorporate certain provisions that were not included in the original pact in 2007 (Wolf). These changes improve the chances for the pact to receive legislative ratification. On November 11, attempts to modify the agreement failed because President Barack Obama was ... at an economic nations summit in Seoul (Ramstad). The free trade deal ... ...

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