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		<title>Solar Battery Charger for Phones, Cameras, USB Devices (Pink)</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:21:35 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Solar Battery Charger for Phones, Cameras, USB Devices (Pink) lets you charge all your electronic gadgets anywhere, anytime. </p>
<p>If you are tired of your electrical gadgets dying right when you need them the most, then you will love this solar battery charger. This charger may be little (and pink), but it can charge any device that charges through mini USB, such as cell phones and PDAs, cameras and camcorders, MP3 and MP4 players, GPS devices, and even portable gaming systems like the PSP! There are also four adapters to charge Nokia, Samsung, Motorola, and Sony-Ericcson phones. You will love the convenience of being able to charge all your electrical devices any time you want, anywhere you go. </p>
<p>Using this solar battery charger is easy. Before you go out, charge the battery in one of three ways: connect to your PC via the USB cable, plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet, or place the charger in direct sunlight. Charge it with your computer while you&#8217;re at work, or stick it in your dashboard while you&#8217;re driving. No matter how you charge it, this solar battery charger will be ready when you need to charge your phone, camera, MP3 player, and other gadgets. </p>
<p>This battery charger is great for emergencies and everyday convenience. Plus, it&#8217;s cute! Purchase a sample for yourself to see how wonderfully the CVBS-S07 works, then order in bulk for even better savings. From the leader in factory-direct high tech gadgets, Chinavasion. </p>
<p><strong>At a Glance&#8230;</strong><br />1350mAh capacity 5V output 4 phone adapters Mini USB 60 minutes to charge phone </p>
<p><strong>China Manufacturer Specifications</strong></p>
<p> Main Function: Solar battery charger for portable electronics Designed for Charging: Mobile Phones, digital cameras, PDAs, MP3 players, MP4 players (with battery capacity under 1200mAh) Battery <br />- Type: Rechargeable Li-ion polymer battery <br />- Capacity: 1350mAh <br />- Output Voltage: 5V <br />- Output Current: 1000mAh <br />- Full Charge Time: 4 hours AC power, 8-12 hours solar Solar Panel: Polycrystalline silicon panel Indicator: LED light indicates solar panel is charging Input / Output: <br />- DC Out <br />- USB In Power Output Adapters: Mini USB, Nokia, Samsung, Motorola, and Sony-Ericcson Dimensions (mm): 95 (L) x 44 (W) x 11 (H) Certifications: RoHS, FCC, CE Manufacturer Ref: X0NVO1NFTN
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<p> Cute design and mini size Makes a great gift Great charger for emergencies
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<p> Model CVBS-S07 DC Out Cable Adapters for mini USB, Nokia, Samsung, Motorola, and Sony-Ericcson USB Cable Wall Charger (100-250V, 50/60Hz) Wrist Strap User Manual &#8211; English
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<p> You call this a &#8220;battery charger&#8221;, what does that mean?<br />This product is called a battery charger because it has an internal BATTERY to store power and uses that stored power to CHARGE other products. Hence, it is a battery charger. Is this device a battery or just a charger?<br />This device is a battery. You can charge it up through USB or the solar panel, and it will store the charge. What kind of devices can I charge with this solar battery charger?<br />You can charge mobile phones and any device that can charge through mini USB, such as cameras, MP3 and MP4 players, GPS devices, and numerous other gadgets. Is this device a battery or just a charger?<br />This device is a battery. You can charge it up through USB or the solar panel, and it will store the charge.  Can I use this solar battery charger straight out of the box?<br />Depending on how long the device has been inactive, you may have to charge it fully the very first time you use it. Is it better to charge this solar battery charger with the USB cable or with solar energy?<br />Charging this battery with the USB cable is faster than charging with sunlight. Charging with sunlight is more convenient when you are outdoors, plus it&#8217;s free. How good is the solar panel on this charger?<br />Even in an office building, this solar charger starts collecting energy as soon as you take it out of the box. Of course, charging it with direct sunlight will be much more effective than indoor lights.
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		<title>Surprise! Coal &amp; Nuclear Power are Keys to Obama’s Energy Plan</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[Editor's Note: This is the eighth installment of our “Outlook 2009” series, which looks at the global investing outlook for the New Year.]</p>
<p>President-elect Barack Obama has made no bones about wanting to jump-start the renewable energy markets – pledging $150 billion for the development of biofuels, solar and wind power, other alternative energy sources during his first term.</p>
<p>But what might the new administration mean for more traditional – and more reliable –energy sources?</p>
<p>Oil is always the first energy source to spring to mind. But it’s hardly a solo act – coal and nuclear make up the other two-thirds of the top fuel trio. Coal delivers 50% of U.S. electricity needs, and nuclear power brings another 20% to the table.</p>
<p>The cold truth is that demand for energy of all types – and especially electricity – is going to keep advancing, domestically and worldwide. And developing alternatives to coal and nuclear will take time. For instance, tying wind and solar into the existing power grid will be enormously expensive and is likely to pose massive technical and engineering problems.</p>
<p>In fact, according to the International Energy Agency, renewable energy isn’t likely to make a meaningful dent in meeting the world’s energy needs before 2030, if then.</p>
<p>And regardless where the power comes from, our appetite for electricity will continue to skyrocket. Across the planet, overall electricity consumption is expected to double by 2030, increasing by 17 trillion kilowatt hours. While electricity demand will “only” increase by 50% in the U.S. market by 2030, demand will increase 400% in China and six-fold in India.</p>
<p>Our research indicates that President Obama will have very little flexibility in solving our short-term energy problems once he’s sworn into office next month. While he may prefer the environmentally friendly alternatives, most of those replacements are far from fully developed.</p>
<p>The bottom line: Obama’s apparent preference for renewable energy aside, coal and nuclear power are fully deployed, and in widespread use, meaning they’ll remain the backbone of our energy sector in the New Year – and for years to come.</p>
<p>Even so, it’s well worth factoring in all the possible players as we examine energy-sector outlook – and the accompanying potential profit plays – for the next 12 months.</p>
<p> King Coal Reigns Supreme
<p>When it comes to future energy profits for investors, coal and nuclear will continue to be the “dream team” for years to come. Coal will provide the answer to our short-term and intermediate energy needs. It’s plentiful, it’s cheaper than other available alternatives, and a big percentage of the world’s power plants burn it.</p>
<p>Nuclear power offers a long-term solution to energy shortages and a clean solution to global warming, as well. Uranium-fueled nuclear plants are cheap to operate, can run for long periods without refueling, and cause little pollution.</p>
<p>While there is widespread distaste for coal-fired power plants that spew billions of tons of carbon dioxide and other pollutants into the air, there’s no doubt coal will continue to be the dominant player in the electricity game for some time to come.</p>
<p>A full 50% of the electricity U.S. consumers use is generated by coal, and coal is king in the rest of the world, as well. According to the IEA, coal accounted for 42% of all worldwide electricity consumption in 2005. <br /> But get this – the agency predicts coal use will explode by 73% over the next 20 years. That’s the largest projected percentage increase of all energy sources.</p>
<p>As you might suspect, China and India use 45% of world’s coal and will be responsible for 80% of that increase. China, alone, uses more coal than the United States, Japan and Europe combined. China is utterly dependent on coal to run its factories and assembly plants, with coal supplying 80% of its electricity. The Red Dragon also is the world’s top producer of steel, a process that’s also a big burner of coal.</p>
<p>But while China is coal’s largest consumer and producer, the United States controls 27% of the world’s proven reserves, the biggest-single percentage on the planet. That puts this country front and center on the worldwide coal stage, and President-elect Obama’s energy policy in the spotlight.</p>
<p>The president plays a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s energy policy, naming top officials at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.</p>
<p>Obama has proposed an economy-wide cap-and-trade system to reduce carbon emissions by 80% by 2050. His system – which would set an overall emissions limit, then require polluters to buy allowances at public auction – would increase electricity rates and discourage coal consumption in the U.S. market. President-elect Obama even has stated that any utilities building coal-fired plants could go bankrupt buying pollution allowances.</p>
<p>And on Capitol Hill, newly emboldened Democrats recently tackled global warming and other environmental problems by choosing Sen. Henry Waxman, D-Calif., to head the House of Representative’s Energy and Commerce panel. Waxman has already signed onto legislation that would ban any new coal-fired power plants that aren’t built using new technologies that capture carbon dioxide and store it underground, a key part of the Obama energy plan.</p>
<p>Luke Popovich, a spokesman for the National Mining Association, said he believes Obama will be pragmatic about the need to keep coal in the nation’s energy mix.</p>
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<p>&#8220;He presumably would be sensitive to the impacts of energy policies given the perilous state of the economy,&#8221; Popovich said.</p>
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<p>But while U.S. utilities may eventually be forced to tighten emissions rules and increase rates, Obama’s renewable energy plans will have very little impact on U.S. coal producers in the near future.</p>
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<p>The world needs coal. We have it. And we’re going to sell it.</p>
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<p>In the first half of 2008, U.S. coal exports increased by 13 million short tons, or 50%, over first-half 2007 shipments, according to the IEA. Strong global demand for coal, combined with supply disruptions in several key coal exporting countries (Australia, South Africa and China), were the primary factors behind the increase.</p>
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<p>But lately, coal prices, along with the prices of other fossil fuels, have suffered from the global economic crisis, and from a resurgent U.S. dollar. An 80% decline in global shipping rates has also fostered competition from other exporters, like Australia, which can now ship farther and compete with U.S. exporters.</p>
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<p>As a result, the price of Appalachian Coal on the New York Mercantile Exchange (CME) has fallen to less than $80 a ton from $143 in July.</p>
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<p>This will have a negative impact on coal producers until the world economy is able to gather itself back up and build up a new head of steam.</p>
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<p>But don’t expect the slump to last long. China’s economy is getting a shot in the arm from a gigantic $586 billion stimulus package, cementing growth expectations for 2009. Expect U.S.exports to accelerate when that kicks in, probably in the second half of 2009.</p>
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<p>Since the stock market usually leads economic indicators by six-to-nine months, right now is a good time to be looking at candidates for your investing dollar. But you should be cautious about pulling the trigger. Watch construction activity in China – especially steel demand in the late spring – for the first signs of a rebound in coal prices.</p>
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<p>When you think things are ready to take off, Peabody Energy Corp. (BTU) and Arch Coal Inc. (ACI) – the largest U.S. producers – are worth a look. For those who like to play a basket of shares, the Market Vectors Coal exchange traded fund (KOL), or ETF, provides the desired diversification. All three securities are trading at discounts of at least 80% from their July highs, and currently trade at bargain basement multiples.</p>
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<p>If you want a coal play that bets directly on China, <strong>Money Morning</strong> Investment Director<strong> </strong>Keith Fitz-Gerald likes<strong> </strong>Yanzhou Coal Mining Co. Ltd. (ADR: YZC), one of China’s biggest coal suppliers. It produces lots of high-grade, low-sulfur coal, which burns cleaner and therefore fetches a premium price. The company boasts profit margins of 22%, when the industry averages half that. The company profits are up a blistering 364% in the year’s first three quarters, compared with a year ago. The stock trades at only three times earnings and has a dividend yield of 4.3%.</p>
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<p> Nuclear Power: It Struggles in the U.S., but Thrives Abroad
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<p>Nuclear power is attractive to the energy industry because it produces electricity on a predictable, 24-hour basis – earning it the industry sobriquet of “base load” power. Coal and hydroelectric plants are the only other power sources that also rate that label. Such alternatives as wind, solar or biofuels do not.</p>
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<p>During its term, the Bush administration tried to spark a “renaissance” in the construction of nuclear power plants. And during his presidential campaign, Sen. John McCain stood firmly behind the industry’s hopes of building 45 new reactors by 2030.</p>
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<p>Interest in new types of reactors seemed to hint at least at the beginnings of a new start. But President-elect Obama has been lukewarm on nuclear. He acknowledges that nuclear is one of several viable components of the nation’s energy portfolio – the current 104-plant fleet provides 20% of America’s electricity – but has questioned its safety while emphasizing a need to diversify the nation’s energy mix with more wind, solar and other renewable sources.</p>
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<p>&#8220;That’s sort of like my wife saying she’d support divorce under certain situations,&#8221; says William Kovacs, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s vice president of environment, technology, and public affairs.</p>
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<p>In fact, the Barack Obama/Joe Biden New Energy for America Plan, while recognizing that nukes provide 70% of our non-carbon-generated electricity, says that “before an expansion of nuclear power is considered, key issues must be addressed including: security of nuclear fuel and waste, waste storage and proliferation.” It goes on to say that the team of President-elect Obama and incoming Vice President Joe Biden “do not believe that Yucca Mountain is a suitable site as a long-term repository for spent nuclear designed for long-term storage. In any case, the earliest the storage site could open would be 2017, and that was before Republicans lost control of the Senate.</p>
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<p>With Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., firmly opposed to nuclear waste storage in his home state – and with the Obama administration ready to hold the industry’s feet to the regulatory fire – any plans to expand the nuclear industry in the United States now face a high hurdle.</p>
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<p>But nuclear proponents are hardly impotent. The Nuclear Energy Institute, the industry’s most powerful lobbying group, helped craft the Energy Policy Act of 2005 with more than $12 billion in subsidies for nukes.</p>
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<p>Maintaining nuclear energy’s current 20% share of generation would require building three reactors every two years starting in 2016, based on U.S. Department of Energy forecasts. Right now, some 17 companies and consortia are pursuing licenses for more than 30 nuclear power plants with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.</p>
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<p>But the last operating license for a nuclear plant in the United States was issued in 1978, and the approval process takes a minimum of 24 months after site approval, which can take years. Expect lots of public comment and infighting in Washington, as applications wind their way through the approval process at the NRC.</p>
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<p>Meanwhile, the rest of the world is racing ahead with plans to up the ante in the nuclear power game. There are currently 440 nuclear reactors in 31 countries that generate about 16% of the world’s electricity.</p>
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<p>Uranium-fueled nuclear energy is rapidly gaining global acceptance as a clean, reliable alternative to such dirty-burning fossil fuels as coal and oil. In a twin bid to combat global warming and keep up with soaring demand for electricity, countries are rushing to build nuclear power plants. Under current projections, 630 reactors will be operating in 55 countries by 2030.</p>
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<p>It’s the new technologies those reactors are designed around that are aimed at allaying the public’s perception about the safety of nuclear power. Toshiba Plant &amp; System Services, which has built 112 plants in the past 12 years (more than any other company), is working on a “mininuke,” according to <strong>Forbes</strong> magazine. Called the “4S” (short for <strong>S</strong>uper-<strong>S</strong>afe, <strong>S</strong>mall and <strong>S</strong>imple), it uses a bath of molten sodium to produce steam twice as hot as steam from water-cooled reactors. The 4S can crank out as much as 50 megawatts of power, easily enough to fire up a small factory, or to service an entire town that’s located off the main power grid.</p>
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<p>On top of that, the mininuke can go 30 years without refueling, as opposed to typical reactors, which must be fed every 18 months. And the 4S will be safer, because the reactor core is deep underground, well protected against a terrorist attack or earthquakes.</p>
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<p>China and South Africa are working on so-called “pebble-bed reactors,” one version of which is filled with 100,000 billiard-ball-sized spheres of coated uranium that are cooled by helium. That eliminates the need for enormous pressurized water-cooling systems and million-dollar containment domes, making them virtually meltdown-proof.</p>
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<p>U.S. firms are also on the trail of smaller and safer designs. A Santa Fe, NM company called Hyperion Power Generation Inc., is working on a hot-tub sized design, which eliminates the need for the notoriously unstable uranium control rods. U.S. giant General Electric Co. (GE) is working on new, more efficient designs, as well.</p>
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<p>No matter how you slice it, the fuel for the reactors in those plants all depend on a scarce commodity – uranium. Flat out, there’s just not enough “yellow cake” to go around. It takes seven to 10 years to transform a uranium discovery into a fully operational mine. With that kind of lag time, it’s clearly almost impossible for supply to keep up with demand.</p>
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<p>Until recently, the market reflected the scarcity, rising as high as $137 a pound in 2007. But lately, despite the global shortages, uranium prices – in sympathy with other commodity prices – have nosedived.</p>
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<p>Prices have fallen 40% this year, leading to a sharp decline in the share prices of mining companies, and eviscerating the financing for extraction projects. In the last month alone, six uranium mines in western Colorado and Utah were either put on hold or closed.</p>
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<p>Some experts lay the blame for this current credit squeeze squarely at the feet of hedge funds – who they blame for buying up uranium – and banks no longer willing to lend money.</p>
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<p>“Hedge funds were selling off their uranium to raise cash, and the prices just plunged,” said George E.L. Glasier, chief executive officer of Energy Fuels Inc., a Canadian junior miner that recently put a Colorado mine project on hold as part of a “capital preservation” strategy brought on by the credit crunch.</p>
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<p>Uranium prices fell to $75 early this year, and fell as low as $44 this fall. The spot price now is $55.</p>
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<p>With the worldwide growth in the industry – and a classic supply/demand imbalance in the making – someone is eventually going to have to pay the price. History shows when uranium prices move higher, uranium stocks almost always hitch a ride North. So when uranium prices advance – most likely to new highs – expect mining stocks to rise in virtual lock step.</p>
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<p>But notwithstanding global growth – for now, at least – Obama’s energy plan and the mothballing of mines makes any uranium play a long-term proposition.</p>
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<p>Besides Toshiba<strong> </strong>(PINK:TOSBF), the stocks to consider include Cameco Corp. (CCJ), the largest U.S. producer; and General Electric, which has a presence in the commercial nuclear power market here and overseas. Also, take a look at Rio Tinto PLC (RTP) and BHP Billiton Ltd. (BHP), huge international mining firms with large uranium deposits. Each of these firms would stand to reap substantial profits from a resurgent price in yellow cake.</p>
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<p> Outlook 2009 – and Beyond
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<p>However, regardless of what uranium does, coal is still the 800-pound gorilla in the energy world. In the United States, no matter how lofty our environmental intentions may be, it’s unlikely coal will be regulated out of existence anytime soon. That’s especially true overseas, where coal is playing a crucial role, fueling the transformation of such countries as China and India from “emerging markets” into first-order powerhouse economies. Given that, the world market simply can’t replace coal anytime soon, either.</p>
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<p>As for nuclear power, safety improvements and other technological solutions make nuclear energy a viable energy source for the long term, eventually grabbing a bigger piece of the energy pie – especially overseas.</p>
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<p>The bottom line: The economic outlook for both coal and nuclear power is upbeat. Investors might look at both energy plays when considering how to allocate their portfolio – for the New Year and beyond.</p>
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<p><strong>[Editor’s Note: </strong>Money Morning’s “Outlook 2009” economic forecasting series last looked at the outlook for retail sales in the New Year. Next up: Latin America. Check out past series stories, which have underscored that uncertainty will continue to be the watchword for at least the first part of the New Year. Little wonder, as the global financial crisis continues to whipsaw the U.S. financial markets in a manner that hasn’t been seen since the Great Depression. It’s almost enough to make you surrender. But what if you knew, ahead of time, what marketplace changes to expect? Then you’d be in the driver’s seat – right? You’d know what to anticipate, could craft a profit strategy to follow, and could then just sit back, watching and waiting – and finally profiting from – the very marketplace events you anticipated.</p>
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<p>R. Shah Gilani – a retired hedge fund manager and a nationally known expert on the U.S. credit crisis– has predicted five key financial crisis “aftershocks” that he says will create substantial profit opportunities for investors who know just what these aftershocks are, and how to play them. In the Trigger Event Strategist, Gilani describes how investors can use these aftershocks, or “trigger events,” as gateways to massive profits. To find out all about these five financial-crisis aftershocks, and about the trigger-event profit strategy they feed into, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.oxfonline.com/TriggerEvent/EDI1108.html?pub=EDI&amp;code=EEDIJB16" target="_blank">check out our latest report</a><strong>.]</strong></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The three D&#8217;s that can describe fossil fuel are Dangerous, Dirty, and Dwindling. They are bad for the environment, but yet are still the number one source of energy. The good news is that there are cleaner, sustainable energies knocking on our doors. It is high time we welcome them into the picture with open arms. Here&#8217;s a quick look at geothermal and wind energy, and how people can harness them for their homes.</p>
<p>Geothermal Energy</p>
<p>The earth&#8217;s core is where geothermal power comes from. The deeper you go, the hotter it gets. Scientists believe that humans have utilized this type of energy ever since the caveman era. In the United States, only one percent of the nation&#8217;s energy comes from geothermal sources.</p>
<p>For residences, people can use ground-source heat pumps to generate energy. These work by drilling and installing water-filled pipes into the ground. The pipes must travel below the frost line, and will be used to transfer the Earth&#8217;s heat to a pump. The pump will then divert the heat to the home via air-ducts. There are ground-source heat pumps that can run in reverse, to lower temperatures during summer time. They can also be used to heat the water supply of your home.</p>
<p>The efficiency of your geothermal system depends on the water usage. It gains and loses heat far more efficiently than air does. Another factor you must take into consideration is the nature of ground water temperatures.</p>
<p>Wind Energy</p>
<p>Wind has also been a source of energy for men. Windmills were used in ancient Persia, for irrigation and milling. Today we have wind turbines to harness energy and convert it into electricity. Wind&#8217;s major disadvantage is that it depends on the weather. Power will not be generated when the wind ceases to blow.</p>
<p>Constructing a wind turbine in your home will depend on many factors. First you need to look at your local zoning regulations to see if they allow the construction of a wind turbine one your property. You will also need to check whether the structure will fit on your property. A ten-kilowatt model features a 23-foot turbine, and requires an 80-100 foot tower. You might also have to confer with your neighborhood association regarding your plan.</p>
<p>These two clean energy sources can be harnessed to provide power for your home. A cleaner environment will be beneficial for everyone. Wind and Geothermal energy can bring in more jobs, and decrease our dependence on foreign oil.</p>
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		<title>Alternative Energy Consultants</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:16:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Consultants on alternative energies have predicted that shifting from an economy reigned by petroleum fuels to an economy based on alternative fuels will not be that easy. Even so, the amounts of novel technologies that are constantly changing have had a definite impact so far on how we perceive economy to be. For instance, take [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Consultants on alternative energies have predicted that shifting from an economy reigned by petroleum fuels to an economy based on alternative fuels will not be that easy. Even so, the amounts of novel technologies that are constantly changing have had a definite impact so far on how we perceive economy to be. For instance, take the example of Germany who gets ten percent of the total amount of energy from wind turbines, solar arrays and other innovative technologies that other states might envy.</p>
<p>&#13;More and more corporations are appearing after having received incentive from both government and other institutions to be exempted from tax breaks and incentives; the alternative energy drive has garnered a lot of supporters throughout the time and thus, it could even become a wider scale movement. We now need to focus our needs on becoming as much energy efficient as possible because this is how alternative energies will stand a chance against traditional fuels.</p>
<p>&#13;Consultants who specialize in alternative energy resources have also pointed out the fact that a lot of growing effort is required so that we can make the idea of switching completely too alternative energies a reality. This at the time is almost too expensive and one can even argue that using fossil fuels on an increased basis only makes the matters worse. The environment is polluted, the atmosphere gets more and more inappropriate for living and thus, a general feeling of disaster is perpetuated. Therefore, it would be best to find a way to be ninety percent independent from fossil fuels. This can be done by reducing that thirst for oil and finding some way to minimize the consumption in order to increase the consumption for alternative energies.</p>
<p>&#13;An issue that pertains to this transition would be, according to consultant that oil prices and rising gas prices induce a larger amount of money in the economy, and thus one can benefit from this stimulation of the economy. Also, the analysts believe that because of the financial prowess of multinational companies, these companies are able to hire staggering numbers of staff and contractors and thus, enjoy from a lot of mobility on the market, especially on Wall Street. The green energy is not seen as green after all, because it doesn&#8217;t help stimulate too much the economy. The green energy is not that marketplace friendly meaning that one needs to make it more attractive and appealing to investors if we want to really dominate the market with the green revolution.</p>
<p>&#13;Therefore, it is imperative that governments move in and do something so that other companies, not just multinational ones, can benefit from this stimulation. There is a lot of resistance going on at the moment in the economy and thus, economists and consultants have pointed out to the fact that we need to already possess the weapons with which we can revigorate an ailing economy and not just expect it to run smoothly from the very beginning.</p>
<p>&#13;It has become extremely important for big nations across the whole world, such as the US, Western Europe or Japan to be able to concentrate their efforts into doing what they are expected to. Fossil fuel dependence is a thing that needs to be carefully considered and poorer and less powerful nations also need to get involved into this movement as much as they can if they want to achieve the required levels of energy . When they will be fully capable of making their energy consumption smaller and more efficient, then they will be able to overcome difficulties and make sure they don&#8217;t lag up behind larger and more powerful countries in an infinite way.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:18:35 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>As science continues to search for the perfect clean non-polluting energy source, homeowners have only two choices. In most cases?? homes and small business are powered by solar, because the amount of electricity produced by the sun, is much greater than that produced by a small wind turbine. Even for those of you who live in extremely windy areas, it is still best to combine the two alternatives. The reason has to do with a few factors of nature. Did you know, for example, that the small amount of the suns rays that hit your roof, greatly surpass all the energy that is transported through the utility company electric wires? So if we look at solar panels and wind turbine rotors as merely collectors, you can see that the amount of electricity that is produced is based on the collectors area. It is for that reason that the proper solar energy system can more than handle all your electricity needs. Here is another fact that will astound you. The entire total of? fossil fuels on Earth can be matched by the solar energy output of the sun on Earth, in less than three days. </p>
<p> Another major reason to consider solar over wind is the cost. Considering that most homes do have more than one energy source, the average household consumes about? 1,000 kWh of electricity per month, or about 12,000 kWh per year. Depending on your wind resource and the tower height required to get the wind turbine above the trees, a wind system designed to generate that kind of electric capacity would have to have a very large rotor. The price tag could easily exceed $50,000.00 to install. Another option could be to have multiple smaller turbines. This of course would depend on the space you have available to erect the amount of towers needed. That same scenario would have your complete solar energy system installed for $25-$30,000. Before you stop reading, I will tell now, that these figures are based on contractor estimates. There are ways to do-it-yourself for laterally pennies on the dollar. At this time, however, I?d like to cover the advantages of a complete solar energy system.</p>
<p><strong>Follow the Sun Right Off the Grid</strong></p>
<p><strong>You Do Not Need a Contractor</strong><br />The obvious reason for considering solar is fact that it is a renewable non- polluting source of energy. You should also know that it has no moving parts to break down, and requires very little maintenance. Another very important aspect is that contrary to most contractors? misconception it is not a difficult installation. For those of you who live or are considering living in extremely remote or rural areas if electricity is available it is usually expensive. In those cases solar power is undoubtedly the right way to go. However, even in areas where power lines are nearby, solar may still be a viable alternative to being connected to a power company. An average home has more than enough roof area to produce enough solar electricity to supply all of its power needs. All that is needed is an inverter,? which converts direct current (DC) power from the solar cells to alternating current (AC), which are what most home appliances run on. A solar home, except for the obvious changes to the roof, will look and operate just like any home does when it was connected to the power line.</p>
<p><strong>Easier Then Once Thought</strong></p>
<p><strong>Online Help to Make Your Project Shine</strong><br />So now if you have decided to seriously look into solar power for your home, there are some guides available to help you save thousands of dollars, by doing it yourself. You must be careful however, because many instructional books and guides are? confusing and have complicated diagrams. So before getting started you must find the correct step-by-step instructions. You don&#8217;t need to be a builder.? Anybody can make solar panels. It&#8217;s really quite easy to make solar panels once you know a few industry secrets. You must make sure that the guide you chose has step by step instruction, detailed diagrams, plenty of pictures and video teaching aids.</p>
<p>So, how much will it actually cost, to make your own solar panels?? You can, with the right instruction, build your solar panels for less than $200 each. I suggest that if you don?t have the time or you?re just not willing to put in the effort, you can hire a couple of competent handy men to implement the project, and still save thousands. Real people, not corporations, have come up with efficient and extremely affordable programs that walk you through step by step instructions, on how to build and install renewable energy for your home. </p>
<p>My own extensive research has helped me narrow down the best of the best instructional guides, complete with blueprints, photos, and in the case of my number one choice, video for that do-it-yourself solar power? project you might be considering. Obviously, I can?t go into great detail in this article, but if I have piqued your interest, you can get all the facts of this or many other ideas on how to go green at my site <a rel="nofollow" href="http://possiblygreen.myrecommanndations.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Possibly GREEN.</strong></a> There you?ll find the right ways to live a greener life, including information on how to convert your car inexpensively, and even find green jobs in your area.</p>
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		<title>The Differences Between Clean Energy, Renewable Energy, and Alternative Energy</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:20:12 +0000</pubDate>
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Alternative Energy
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>To many people, the differences between &#8220;alternative energy,&#8221; &#8220;renewable energy,&#8221; and &#8220;clean energy,&#8221; might not be obvious. But each term is unique and has its own individual definition. These three terms are not all exactly the same.</p>
<p><strong>Alternative Energy</strong></p>
<p>When we speak of alternative energy, we refer to sources of usable energy that can replace conventional energy sources (usually, without undesirable side effects). The term &#8220;alternative energy&#8221; is typically used to refer to sources of energy other than nuclear energy or fossil fuels.</p>
<p>Throughout the course of history, &#8220;alternative energy&#8221; has referred to different things. There was a time when nuclear energy was considered an alternative to conventional energy, and was therefore called &#8220;alternative energy.&#8221; But times have changed.</p>
<p>These days, a form of &#8220;alternative energy&#8221; might also be renewable energy, or clean energy, or both. The terms are often interchangeable, but definitely not the same.</p>
<p><strong>Renewable Energy</strong></p>
<p>Renewable energy is any type of energy which comes from renewable natural resources, such as wind, rain, sunlight, geothermal heat, and tides. It is referred to as &#8220;renewable&#8221; because it doesn&#8217;t run out. You can always get more of it.</p>
<p>People have begun to turn to this type of energy due to the rising oil prices, and the prospect that we might one day deplete available sources of fossil fuels, as well as due to concerns about the adverse effects that our conventional energy sources have on the environment.</p>
<p>Of all the different types of renewable energy, wind power is one which is growing in its use. The number of users who have some form of wind power installed has increased, with the current worldwide capacity being about 100 GW.</p>
<p><strong>Clean Energy</strong></p>
<p>&#8220;Clean energy&#8221; is simply any form of energy which is created with clean, harmless, and non-polluting methods.</p>
<p>Most renewable energy sources are also clean energy sources. But not all.</p>
<p>One such example is geothermal power. It may be a renewable energy source, but some geothermal energy processes can be harmful to the environment. Therefore, this is not always a clean energy. However there are also other forms of geothermal energy which are harmless and clean.</p>
<p>Clean energy makes the less impact on the environment than our current conventional energy sources do. It creates an insignificant amount of carbon dioxide, and its use can reduce the speed of global warming &#8211; or global pollution.</p>
<p>As you can see, alternative energy, renewable energy, and clean energy are very similar. But it is important to know that there are differences.</p>
<p>There are many actions which can be taken, to help reduce the greenhouse gases in our atmosphere. Some of these steps can be taken in your own home. Many clean energy solutions can can be easily installed, and some kits are quite affordable.</p>
<p>Carbon emissions and other forms of pollution are not only created by heavy industrial factories. They are created in the common household as well. Energy efficiency has become an important aspect of our lives.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s important to start making changes now; if we want to save our planet for our children, for the flora and fauna of the Earth, and for the future of mankind. Clean energy, to be exact, can make a big difference.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wind Energy &#8211; Denmark</p>
<p> Wind Energy ? Denmark report covering one of the major growth segments in the renewable energy industry. The government?s active participation and the potential for wind energy development provide tremendous opportunity for investments in this segment. ( <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bharatbook.com/Market-Research-Reports/Wind-Energy-Denmark.html"> http://www.bharatbook.com/Market-Research-Reports/Wind-Energy-Denmark.html</a> )</p>
<p> The report begins with an overview of the wind power industry in the European Union indicating the installed capacity, growth and the electricity generated as well as the future growth expected in the market. Denmark?s current and future wind power scenario has been covered including installed capacity, electricity production mix and the forecasted growth based on energy targets. An analysis of the key characteristics of the market explains factors contributing to the huge potential based on the high penetration levels, streamlined planning process, major offshore grid capabilities, booming wind turbine market, strong opportunities in developing offshore wind farm capabilities, taxation process, cost advantages which has been attracting players, and the major energy export market. </p>
<p> The government regulations have been highlighted which includes regulations for onshore and offshore wind farm development. The major government programmes and initiatives forwarded towards the development of the industry including research and development initiatives, a Visionary Danish Energy Policy 2025, Wind Turbine Re-powering Programme, agreement on Danish Energy Policy for 2008-2011, special subsidies granted to wind-based power generation projects, the Danish Consortium for Wind Energy Research and the European Union?s Renewable Energy Directive for 2020 have been discussed. </p>
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		<title>The Hottest Topic of the Moment, Renewable Energy</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you haven&#8217;t heard all the talk about Renewable Energy, you must have been living in a cave for the last 10 years. Even so, if you were in a cave I am sure someone would have told you about solar energy, wind power or hydro power. These are all examples of renewable energy, that are being used in to days world and with the concern of Global Warming, at no other time in our history has this concept been more important. Governments to homeowners are all looking for alternatives to carbon producing coal and oil, and this effort has been further boosted by the rising prices of energy making all of us look for alternative ways to heat and light their home.</p>
<p>&#13;Solar Electricity, electricity from the sun!</p>
<p>&#13;From sunrise to sunset the sun produces an unimaginable amount of energy each and every day, and all you have to do is tap into that energy. You can use a solar collector to help heat the water in your home or use a Solar cell to convert the sun&#8217;s energy to electricity, and if you have ever used a solar calculator I am sure you understand the idea. This has moved on from the calculator to cells helping to providing power to homes, cars, street lamps, cell phones the list is endless. You will find solar cells helping provide power from the Artic to the equator.</p>
<p>&#13;Wind Energy</p>
<p>&#13;For thousands of years man has harnessed the power of the wind, it used to be the only way a ship could get across the oceans. You will have also seen windmills that harnessed to power of the wind to grind grains or to pump water. Nowadays we are harnessing the power of the wind to create a clean source of electricity in all parts of the world. Wind Farms have been appearing all over the countryside, and can produce enough electricity to power thousands of homes. They are surprisingly simple in how they work, the blades of the windmill and connected to an electrical generator through the use of gears and shafts, that mean when the blades turn electricity is created by the generator.</p>
<p>&#13;Water Power</p>
<p>&#13;Water power is another example of renewable energy that has been used for hundreds of years. The earliest machines were waterwheels, which back then, provided power for grain mills and lumber cutting. Hydroelectricity, as it is now called is the same principle but on a larger scale, the power of the water is used to turn turbines to produce electricity. Hydro power produces an impressive 60% of the electricity in Canada today, unfortunately, the United States are nowhere as close.</p>
<p>&#13;For the home owner the simplest ways to get started in producing alternative energy is to look at solar power or wind power, there are now a multitude of options available to get started with. Remember you don&#8217;t have to start big, as big changes usually come from lots of small ones, so what small change are you going to make today.</p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 07:44:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>budianto</dc:creator>
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Energy costs have risen globally, threatening the growth of businesses everywhere. Some of the hardest-hit organizations are those that own or lease property and pay for electricity. According to the U.S. Green Building Council, buildings account for 36 percent of total energy use and 65 percent of electricity consumption. So, when [...]]]></description>
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Energy costs have risen globally, threatening the growth of businesses everywhere. Some of the hardest-hit organizations are those that own or lease property and pay for electricity. According to the U.S. Green Building Council, buildings account for 36 percent of total energy use and 65 percent of electricity consumption. So, when electrical energy costs rise, businesses demand a solution. Energy Automation Systems, Inc. (EASI), an international leader in energy-saving technology, can reduce energy costs by reducing the electrical energy waste and consumption already present in your facility today.</p>
<p><strong>A Real Solution<br />
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<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.energysavingbusiness.com/"> Energy Automation Systems</a> Inc. (EASI) designs, manufactures and installs systems that reduce electrical energy consumption and improve power quality in commercial and industrial facilities by enhancing the efficiency of electrical systems with no trade off in performance. Energy Automation Systems work passively, requiring no routine maintenance, and they function in virtually any facility that consumes electricity. The company?s proven systems can reduce a facility?s electrical energy consumption by 30% or more ? and your savings are backed by a written guarantee, underwritten by a major insurance company.</p>
<p>Energy Automation Systems has installed customized energy conservation systems for decades for many thousands of clients in more than 60 countries around the world. Energy Automation Systems Founder and CEO Joseph Merlo has more than 30 years of experience in the energy conservation business and has helped countless companies reduce their energy costs. Paul Bleiweis, President of Energy Automation Systems, leads development of the company?s unique portfolio of energy-saving products. As a result of their leadership, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://biznik.com/members/energy-automation-systems-energy-automation-systems">Energy Automation Systems</a> clients have included General Electric, British Petroleum, Apollo Management, Saudi Arabia Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) and ConAgra Foods, as well as many other companies, large and small.</p>
<p>If your business is looking for a long-term solution to rising energy costs, visit the company?s corporate Web site at: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.energyautomation.com">www.energyautomation.com</a>. If you would like to learn more about the company?s executive leadership, click here for a bio on Joseph Merlo and Paul Bleiweis.</p>
<p><strong>A Unique Opportunity<br />
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As a result of rising energy costs, demand for Energy Automation Systems Inc. (EASI) systems is growing around the world. For years the company provided its systems directly to customers, but increasing demand lead the company to develop a unique business opportunity in which individuals can become Affiliates of the company and market its products to customers around the world.</p>
<p>For a brief overview of the Energy Automation Systems business opportunity, visit www.energysavingbusiness.com.</p>
<p>For an in-depth look at the Energy Automation Systems opportunity, including video interviews with current Energy Automation Systems Affiliates and customers and a detailed overview of Energy Automation Systems product portfolio, visit www.easibusiness.com.</p>
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<p>Energy Automation Systems, Inc. (EASI) is an international leader in industrial and commercial energy conservation. For more than 30 years, Energy Automation Systems has helped businesses around the world reduce their electrical energy costs by up to 30%. Energy Automation Systems Inc (EASI) is a total energy cost saving solutions provider that offers proven systems for lowering energy costs in commercial and industrial facilities and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. For every system our company installs, we offer a written guarantee of your facility&#8217;s energy savings. We can also calculate your reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. We invite you to take a look at an overview of our approach, review our cost-saving products and then contact us for an energy cost saving analysis of your facility.</p></div>
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		<title>Hit A Home Run With Oil And Gas Drilling And Gas Royalties</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 01:19:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>budianto</dc:creator>
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