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		<title>Free Magnetic Energy</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:09:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When environmentalist and physicist come together, they are always talking about power and the future. The reason is not hard to see.
For another really good article, we would highly recommend. Free Magnetic Energy Today
It is popular news that the current methods of power generation are mostly inadequate. Most of the means used today result in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When environmentalist and physicist come together, they are always talking about power and the future. The reason is not hard to see.</p>
<p>For another really good article, we would highly recommend. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.energyofyourown.com/free-magnetic-energy.html">Free Magnetic Energy Today</a></p>
<p>It is popular news that the current methods of power generation are mostly inadequate. Most of the means used today result in the emission of harmful carbon gases into the environment. These gases are the underlying cause of the green house effect and the growing threat of global warming. It is because of this that the need for an efficient and clean form of power is always an essential issue.</p>
<p>The future source of  power must be more effective than current methods . It must have the following characteristics.  It would have to be inexhaustible: The oil reserves all over the world are steadily being depleted. Newer energy  production methods would have to embrace a more steady source of power.</p>
<p>{<strong>It most definately needs to be clean}:</strong> With steady pollution occurring all around, it is important that steps be taken to locate cleaner sources of power. It would be safe for humans and the environment (Both the immediate and extended habitat).</p>
<p><strong>{It must be reasonably priced}:</strong> More than 60% of earth live in areas of low economic growth. Expensive options would not be available to them.  For the best form of energy, it must also be very easily affordable for everyone else.</p>
<p><strong>{It needs to be proficient}:</strong> Much of the process involved in current creation of power is flawed. Coal power plants for instance only use up 60% of its resources. A lot of heat and gas are released into the environment.</p>
<p><strong>{It must be easily adjustable}:</strong> The problem with many of the current power types is that they are large, bulky and end up requiring a lot of maintenance. An power source that can easily be  serviced and managed is exactly what the planet needs.</p>
<p><strong>Take a seat and hold your breath because such an option is finally here.</strong></p>
<p>Welcome to the Magniwork generator. By using the Magniwork generator, you are guaranteed a clean and dependable means of generating power. Now you no longer have to be concerned about your energy. Easy to install and even easier to maintain, the Magniwork generator is the answer that the world has been waiting for.</p>
<p>Are you exploring the possibilities of free magnetic energy. See: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.energyofyourown.com/magniwork-kit.html">Free Magnetic Energy Generator</a></p>
<p><strong>How does it work?</strong></p>
<p>The Magniwork generator is powered by a magnetic field.  Not many people are awarethat the earth is a huge magnet. There is free magnetic  power all around us. It is through the use of such magnetic power that the Magniwork generator is run. The generator can be powered indefinitely, thanks to the constant provision of free magnetic power. It is very easy to power the different appliances  in your apartment.And thanks to its relative simple size, assembling and maintaining the generator is not a problem.</p>
<p><strong>The Advantages.</strong></p>
<p>By installing a magniwork generator, you are immediately provided with a lot of benefits. You will get to save a lot of money on your power bills. It is possible to slash your annual power costs by as much as 50%. The safety of the planet, as well as your budget is also guaranteed. Best of all, with its low cost and easy maintenance, you will have better control of your power needs.</p>
<p>If you enjoyed reading this article, here is that link again: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.energyofyourown.com/free-magnetic-energy.html">Create Free Magnetic Energy.</a> Here you will find a great guide with step-by-step instructions that can show you how to create your own magnetic energy generator which you can use to start generating energy of your own straight away.</p>
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		<title>The Canadians use submarines to chart the Arctic</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:04:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Unbelievably Canada has just received a piece of technology that no other country has currently in the world. Submarines operated by remote control are something new to the world and essentially they are submarines which do not need to be manned to operate. This is fantastic idea because oxygen does not need to be provided [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Unbelievably Canada has just received a piece of technology that no other country has currently in the world. Submarines operated by remote control are something new to the world and essentially they are submarines which do not need to be manned to operate. This is fantastic idea because oxygen does not need to be provided for anything and they can be controlled at a base where lots of people can see what is going on.</p>
<p>This has come into the equation because many countries are in argument over who has access to the Arctic. This quarrel of course includes Canada as well as USA, Russia, Denmark and Norway. The argument basically seems to be over oil. Because of global warming the ice around the Arctic has slowly been melting away leaving previous areas where nothing could venture into, accessible. This in turn means that more than likely there is going to be untapped natural resources discovered and the arguing countries will of course want to snap them up for themselves.</p>
<p>The oil giant USA is obviously going to be involved in this as their oils supplies are running extremely low and need to find other means to supply the country with electricity before time runs out. Of course oil would provide the USA with more time to look at new ways of making electricity, which of course is why they are so interested in it. Probably the real reason is more likely to be that USA are absolutely power hungry and simply want more money. If you look at the Iraq war as an example; was it not just a failed ploy to get at Iraq&#8217;s oil supply?</p>
<p>Of course Canada itself is a marvellous place to visit so why not take an <a target="_blank" href="http://www.canadiansky.co.uk/Cruising-holiday-types.htm">Alaskan cruise</a> and jet off on one of those Canada tours today. There may be more in your <a target="_blank" href="http://www.canadiansky.co.uk/">holidays to Canada</a> than you might first think</p>
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		<title>Advantages For Wind Power</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:45:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wind Power has numerous advantages which can be observed in a broad context. Unfortunately humanity has taken advantage of our natural resources at our disposal and over the years this has harmed our planet. An increasing number of people from all over the world today are taking steps to make a change in their homes [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wind Power has numerous advantages which can be observed in a broad context. Unfortunately humanity has taken advantage of our natural resources at our disposal and over the years this has harmed our planet. An increasing number of people from all over the world today are taking steps to make a change in their homes and looking more towards productive solutions. Global warming is one of the biggest challenges for today’s society. Going green is highly likely going to be the mantra of this century.</p>
<p>Take a look at another fantastic article about wind power. take a look at: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.energyofyourown.com/how-wind-power-works.html">How Does Wind Power Work</a></p>
<p>Environmental issues are being attended to in a number of ways. One way is by using wind power for the production of energy. The many benefits of wind power make it the number one source of alternative energy worldwide and its popularity is only growing, among individuals and industries alike.</p>
<p>In this scientifically driven world we are living in, our need for electricity is most definately a necessity. We love the luxuries and benefits of electricity and how it assists in our lives everyday. There are also many industrial and logical advances that are directly related to it. Bottom line is that without it we would be in the dark. Unfortunately the conventional methods used in the production of electricity cause harmful emissions, unfortunately also contributing to global warming. Making wind power your choice for generating electricity would without doubt be a great method to use with wind power being 100% eco-friendly.</p>
<p><strong>More Wind Power Advantages</strong></p>
<p>•    The greatest advantage of wind power is that wind is completely free and accessible to anyone. Hence, production of electricity by means of wind power becomes one of the cheapest methods.</p>
<p>•    It represents a renewable source of energy. The chances of you running out of wind power are very slim.</p>
<p>•    Wind Power is also used by farmers and growers which benefit enormously, since larger wind turbines are generally installed on farm lands and rural properties. A great way for a farmer to make<br /> some extra money is by renting out spaces for wind turbines, which don’t cause any disruptions to their normal activities.</p>
<p>•    Wind power is fuelled by wind so this means the energy is very clean. Coal-fed power plants cause pollution because of their damaging emissions, you cannot compare this to wind power being completely lean.</p>
<p>•    Today wind power can be used by home owners and is very capable of meeting all of their specific energy needs. Wind turbines are simple to handle and easy to maintain.</p>
<p>•    Another great advantage is home owners using wind power will never have to worry about power cuts. They would basically get to relax and have the benefit of electricity even in bad weather conditions or natural disasters.</p>
<p>Check out a few more<br /> awesome articles about using wind power at home, and how we can benefit from this method. see: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.energyofyourown.com/home-wind-power.html">Using Wind Power At Home</a></p>
<p>•    When connected to the electrical power grid, large turbines can produce considerable quantities of surplus electricity. This surplus can be sold to utility companies who in turn feed it back into the main grid. Thus creating some sort of electricity recycling.</p>
<p>•    With the advances of modern technology, the production of wind power is becoming more efficient every day. Widespread use of it makes it increasingly more accessible.</p>
<p>•    In remote areas wind turbines work well for those who are not connected to the main power grid.</p>
<p>•    By switching to wind power, users benefit from not having to pay hefty electricity bills for their usage and instead save large amounts of money.</p>
<p>•    The total quantity of economically extractable power, available from the wind, is considerably higher than the quantity of power humans use at the moment from all of the combined available sources.</p>
<p>As mentioned above, the advantages of wind power are truly beneficial to society. I guess now you just have to make a positive choice of healthy clean energy. That could be switching to wind power exclusively, combining it with<br /> solar power or even just using wind power as a backup, which ever way you do it, you will profit from the outcome.</p>
<p>I trust that you liked this article, I can also give you a great head start and suggest you take a look at here: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.energyofyourown.com/how-to-build-a-windmill.html">DIY Windmill</a> Here you will discover a great guide with step-by-step instructions and video lessons to help build and complete your very own windmill which you can use to start generating power of your own instantly.</p>
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		<title>The Advantages and Disadvantages of Solar Energy</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 04:09:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everywhere you turn, from TV or advocacy groups to the Obama administration, people are talking about solar power. Why all this interest in solar energy? There are a few disadvantages, but where are also a lot of advantages that have so many people excited. Overcoming the disadvantages can be accomplished if you have some knowledge [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Everywhere you turn, from TV or advocacy groups to the Obama administration, people are talking about solar power. Why all this interest in solar energy? There are a few disadvantages, but where are also a lot of advantages that have so many people excited. Overcoming the disadvantages can be accomplished if you have some knowledge and are willing to put in a little work yourself.</p>
<p><strong>Advantages</strong></p>
<p><strong>Never-ending energy source</strong></p>
<p>There is a never-ending supply of solar energy because it is produced by the sun all the time. Every day, all year the sun is producing energy. While solar power will continue to be available as long as the sun keeps shining, there is a limited supply of fossil fuels like oil and natural gas. The price of these limited fossil fuels will continue to increase as more and more are used up. The opposite is true of solar energy! It will never run out and the cost will continue to go down as technology gets better and better.</p>
<p><strong>Free energy</strong></p>
<p>As long as you can look out the window and see the sun shining, solar electricity will continue to be free. The ongoing cost of solar electricity is almost nothing aside from maintenance of the equipment. You can completely disconnect from the power grid if you install enough solar panels. This is called off grid living. Some people intentionally stay connected to the electric grid, are able to generate more power than they use and actually get paid for the extra electricity by the power company!</p>
<p><strong>No greenhouse gasses</strong></p>
<p>For those people worried about global warming, solar energy is the solution! Solar electricity produces absolutely no greenhouse gasses, unlike fossil fuels like oil and natural gas. If you wish to reduce your carbon footprint, solar energy is a great way to do it. There are no emissions of any kind produced by solar power.</p>
<p><strong>Lower dependence on foreign oil</strong></p>
<p>One of the biggest threats to national security is widely considered to be dependence on foreign oil. Dependence on foreign oil is considered by many people to be one of the biggest threats to national security today. Our dependence on foreign oil can be reduced by the use of solar energy. Any power that is currently generated with foreign oil can be directly replaced by domestically produced solar electricity.</p>
<p><strong>Disadvantages</strong></p>
<p><strong>Initial cost</strong></p>
<p>Most people consider initial cost to the be the biggest disadvantages to solar electricity. The initial cost of solar panels can be quite high, while the ongoing costs of solar electricity are very small. If you want to see how much it would cost to install enough solar panels to power your home and get a spreadsheet to do the calculations, please take a look at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.homesolarandwindinfo.com/solar-panel-cost/">Solar Panel Cost</a>.</p>
<p>With the required know-how, the initial cost can be reduced a great deal by building solar panels yourself. If you are looking for instructions on how to build your own solar panel, check out <a target="_blank" href="http://www.homesolarandwindinfo.com/diy-solar-panel/">Do It Yourself Solar Panel</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Space</strong></p>
<p>Solar panels must be oriented so they point to the south and also need enough space for all the panels. Solar panels work best in areas that get a lot of sun. Solar maps are available that show the average sun in every part of the country. A larger score means that a solar panel of the same size will produce more electricity than a solar panel in an area with a smaller score. If you live in an area with a lower score, it doesn’t necessarily indicate that you can’t use solar electricity, however you will need more solar panels to generate enough electricity for your house.</p>
<p>As you can see, there are advantages and disadvantages to solar energy. The advantages of solar power, though, outweigh the disadvantages. If you build your own solar panel, you can avoid many of the disadvantages. For the best guide to building your own solar panel, take a look at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.homesolarandwindinfo.com/greendiyenergy-review/">GreenDIYEnergy Review</a>.</p>
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		<title>What You Eat Affects the Planet</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:32:29 +0000</pubDate>
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Earth Friendly Yoga Accessories from Wai Lana

Facts about diet and environment  Sometimes it helps to look at statistics.
We&#8217;d like to share these statistics regarding how a vegetarian dietaffects  the environment.  Then you can decide what diet you should have.
How going vegetarian will help you and the world
-    Raising animals as livestock is a sure [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>Facts about diet and environment </strong><br /> Sometimes it helps to look at statistics.</p>
<p>We&#8217;d like to share these statistics regarding how a vegetarian dietaffects  the environment.  Then you can decide what diet you should have.</p>
<p><strong>How going vegetarian will help you and the world</strong></p>
<p>-    Raising animals as livestock is a sure way of destroying natural resources.</p>
<p>-Studies have shown that only 20% of the corn that is made in the United States is eaten by humans, with the other eighty percent is eaten by animals. Consequently, a full fifty percent of the water in the United States is used to raise livestock.</p>
<p>-On one single acre of land, twenty thousand pounds of potatoes can be created. Raising cattle on one acre of land, by comparison, would result in only one hundred and sixty five pounds of meat. In short the amount of land that it would take to feed one person exclusively meat would be equivalent to the amount of land it would take to feed twenty vegetarians.</p>
<p>For most of us, it shocking to know how raising livestock is a great way to ruin our limited natural resources. If mankindwere to adopt a more plant-based diet, many problems with world hunger would be solved. Studies have shown that if Americans were to decrease their meat consumption by merely 10%, sixty million people could be fed by the resulting grain. With a child in the world dying of starvation every two seconds, it would be a sacrifice of love for even just for some people to switch to a more vegetable based diet.</p>
<p><strong>Save your topsoil</p>
<p>-    Another thing to consider when considering the implications of raising livestock for their meat is the soil depletion that it can cause. Historically, many nations have fallen due to a depletion of their topsoil, and studies have shown that the United States has already lost approximately seventy five percent of its original topsoil. Every year, four million acres of crop land in the United States is lost due to soil erosion. Consequently, many forests are cleared in order to make room for more crop land, resulting in an acre of trees disappearing in the United States every eight seconds. By eating more vegetables, you can help save an acre of virgin forests per year. For more information, go to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.dealtaker.com/WaiLana-coupon-code-a1143-c.html">Wai Lana Yoga</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Global warming and livestock</strong><br /> -    Global warming is becoming more and more of a concern in our world today. Raising livestock is one of the most significant causes of global warming. The carbon dioxide produced by livestock raised for meat contributes to approximately eighteen percent of the global warming effect. Automobiles, by contrast, only account for 15% of humanity’s carbon dioxide output.  We should support the going-green movement, which in turn, also helps reduce the effects of pollution and global warming, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/Wai-Lana-Yoga-Easy/dp/B0000E6FOU">Wai Lana</a> is one of the supporters of this cause.</p>
<p><strong>Your diet, your planet</strong><br /> The effects of what you eat on the world are far-reaching. If you don&#8217;t know where to start, you can look for vegetarian recipes and articles on <a target="_blank" href="http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=99462">Wai Lana</a>. Not only is being a vegetarian a great move to make for your own health the health of others, and the environment.  These are facts that each one of us should definitely consider.</p>
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