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Sunday, November 25th, 2007 |
International Herald Tribune - PARIS: As the ice retreats, nations try to advance their undersea borders and resource claims
The Arctic is rich in natural resources, including hydrocarbons, and rapid thawing due to global warming could make exploiting those mineral resources feasible relatively soon.
Large, discovered oil and natural gas reserves totaling 233 billion barrels of oil or its equivalent can be found in the Arctic Basin, according to a recent study by two British consulting firms, Wood McKenzie and Fugro Robertson, “with potential additional resources estimated at 166 billion barrels of oil equivalent.”
The study, “The Future of the Arctic,” found that natural gas accounted for 80 percent of all available reserves, and that 69 percent of it belonged to Russia.
The study focused on areas within defined jurisdictions, primarily on the continental shelf, said David Parkinson, an upstream consultant at Wood Mackenzie.
Most of what the study found is exploitable. “The technology is there” he said. There is also speculation that additional reserves may exist farther out at sea.
“The Arctic is not an homogenous zone,” and research in the area is difficult because of the extreme conditions there, Parkinson said. Ice floes impede navigation while the extreme cold causes machinery to freeze and instruments to malfunction.
Viewed in this light, the planting of a titanium Russian Federation flag on the floor of the Arctic Sea this summer was something of a technical feat - a fact that got lost in the political fallout as some of Russia’s Arctic neighbors reacted to what they saw as an attempted land grab. (more…)
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Sunday, November 25th, 2007 |
Marvel-Mini Rejuvenating Facial Light Therapy Green: Natural Solution for Hyperpigmentation & Age Spots. At last, with the new Marvel-Mini you now can achieve professional results in the comfort of your own home at a fraction of the price. Enjoying the benefits of Rejuvenating Facial Light Therapy has never been more easy or convenient. The Marvel-Mini is a handheld device that employs light therapy technology, based on discoveries of how certain light frequencies can influence skin tissue. Green light is the choice to reduce brown spots, hyperpigmentation and age spots to yield an even-toned, younger-looking complexion. Stimulates the natural healing process of skin. (more…)
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Sunday, November 25th, 2007 |
Suppose you are a regular user of Black and Decker devices, then this battery charger is absolutely essential. It is much better than the battery charger provided with the Black and Decker battery, including a guidance as to the amount of charging having been done.
Charges 8.4V through 14.4V (excludes slide pack battery) 9.6V (SKU # 2099216), 12.0V (SKU # 2103406), 14.4V (SKU # 2105450). 1 hour fast charging enables the user to recharge batteries quickly to continue their project. Charges Black & Decker branded battery (more…)
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Sunday, November 25th, 2007 |
Ideal for emergencies, the versatile and reliable Eton FR400 is a hand crank power generator. It features a water resistant body and can receive power from four different sources: the built-in rechargeable Ni-MH battery that takes its charge from the dynamo crank and from an AC adapter; three “AA” batteries; from the AC adapter alone or the dynamo crank alone. In times of emergency, the FR400 provides you with an emergency siren, a water resistant radio, LED lights, and a cell phone charger so you can contact help. Using the hand crank power generator, you can also charge the internal rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack in times of need. The Eton FR400 also gives you access to NOAA weather channels and TV-VHF channels 2-13, so you can listen to important information, weather forecasts and even television shows while away from the set. User Feedback: Product is very good quality and durable. Reception is good and seems to last for quite a while with only a little bit of cranking. Well, as it turns out I think this is a nice little unit. I would describe the sound overall as good. Maybe I’ll amend this review in the future, but I’m happy with the features, design & performance. Opening the battery cover and connecting the battery was just that simple, and it has remained securely closed. After noting some less than satisfactory reviews by others on similar Eaton products , I decided to go ahead and buy this product. I found that the FR400 meets all my criteria in a weather radio. First, the crank system covers our communications need should we have an extended power outage.This past week, over 100,000 people were without power in our area. (more…)
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Sunday, November 25th, 2007 |
According to WebMD news, children may be especially vulnerable to the effects of global warming and steps should be taken to safeguard their health as temperatures rise.
The American Academy of Pediatricians is calling upon the nation’s government and physicians to recognize the impact of global warming on children’s health and develop strategies to protect children from potential harm.
Beyond increasing the risk of heat-related conditions like heat stroke and dehydration, researchers say global warming exacerbates common childhood diseases such as asthma and allergies. Children are also at risk of losing a parent or caregiver due to extreme weather. (more…)
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Sunday, November 25th, 2007 |
We recently speculated that YouTube might one day soon be delivering high-definition online video instead of the grainy clips that proliferate now, but Sony Japan’s eyeVio video-sharing site has beaten the Google company to the punch by starting an HD TV service yesterday.
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Sunday, November 25th, 2007 |
The Deluxe Personal Hearing Protector is inexpensive, comfortable and provides excellent attenuation at low and high frequencies. Noise reduction rating is 27 dB. The Twin Cup Design provides ultra-high attenuating hearing protection and has a noise reduction rating of 29 dB. The Work-Tunes Hearing Protector combines hearing protection with your favorite AM and FM radio station. AM reception is crisp and clear for listening to sports and talk radio. Noise reduction rating is 25 dBA. Peltor’s Listen-Only Headset is designed for industrial users in high noise environments and combines the highest quality audio reception with a wide selection of connectors so it can be used with speaker microphones, VHF/UHF radios or personal entertainment devises in high noise areas. Noise reduction rating is 25 dBA. The Surround Electronic Headset is specifically designed for industrial users in harsh environments and provides electronic suppression of dangerous impulse noises to 82 dB while amplifying ambient surrounding voices, signals and warnings. It also has an audio port for radio connections. (more…)
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Saturday, November 24th, 2007 |
Designed by a chiropractor, this natural back support system uses your body’s own weight to apply controlled pressure to the spinal vertebrae. As you lie on Spine-Worx, your spine is pressed firmly against the length of its two unique padded and contoured rails, injection-molded to fit the natural shape of the mid- and lower back. The vertebrae in the spine are gradually and gently encouraged to realign into their natural positions, which helps to relieve backpain and improve overall mobility. The Spine-Worx uses natural spine alignment to relieve back pain, tension and stress Spine-Worx gently guides misaligned vertebrae into their correct positions and holds them there, while tense muscles relax and stretch. Spine-Worx uses only your own body weight to control applied pressure. Spend just fifteen minutes on your back to relieve back pain and related symptoms. You can’t overuse or over adjust since the back conforms to its normal and natural shape. (more…)
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Saturday, November 24th, 2007 |
It’s hard to know what to make of the latest statistics on the battle for supremacy between Blu-ray and HD DVD because of the fact that they’re from Japan, home of so many of Blu-ray’s biggest backers. Nevertheless, the degree to which HD DVD has fallen behind in Japan in sales of the crucial high-end HD TV recorders is stark.
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