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    the topic of oil pipelines. Some people believe that oil pipelines‚ such as the Keystone XL will be the first step to isolating ourselves from depending on outside threats for resources. Others believe that oil pipelines have the ability to contaminate the world‚ not only through water and climate‚ but also through the economy. The strength of crude oil companies needs to be weakened by informing the public on what really goes on behind the scenes‚ what happens to towns that have oil pipelines running

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    alternative energy : bio fuel - "Ethanol in the Race of the Bio-Fuels " By: Thomas Dwyane Much talk has been going on about the use of the so-called alternative fuel sources in order to answer the demand of preserving the environment. One of the highest possible sources of this alternative fuel is ethanol‚ or that fuel which is derived from corn. Ethanol‚ also known as ethyl alcohol or grain alcohol or more commonly referred to simply as alcohol‚ is a flammable‚ colorless‚ and slightly toxic chemical

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    it be like to live in the dark? Finding new forms of alternative energy has been a major concern throughout the world for the past several years. Currently‚ our main sources of energy are coal for electricity‚ and oil for transportation. Alternative energy‚ also known as renewable energy‚ is defined as energy derived from sources that do not use up natural resources or harm the environment. At the rate we are using these nonrenewable resources oil is scheduled to run out in 100 years‚ and coal in about

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    Alternative Energy Alternative Energy whether used for transportation or utilities such as generating electricity for home or business is a very significant subject going on right now because of the benefits it would provide for us‚ such as environmental‚ economic‚ job security and energy security. I believe alternative energy would be beneficial to our society‚ especially if it is used in transport; there is many other better‚ leaner and reusable energy sources out there‚ for example fuel for

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    The largest oil spill in the history of United States is the Deepwater Horizon oil spill‚ also known as the BP oil spill. The oil spill initially lasted eighty-seven days‚ and the after-effects are still happening today‚ almost seven years later‚ causing heart disease. The oil spills lasting effects have polluted many water habitats and is beginning to pollute our air. Because of its pollution in our air‚ people are beginning to have heart problems‚ such as heart disease and respiratory issues.

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    You’re going to love Turkish oil wrestling‚ seriously (-- removed HTML --) In North America we would consider a sport where the goal is to get your hand down your opponent’s pants something on the fringe of society. In Turkey‚ it is known as its national sport! Turkish oil wrestling is more complicated than it sounds and every year 1‚000 of the top competitors gather to determine the “baspehlivan” or chief wrestler of Turkey. History (-- removed HTML --) Oil wrestling has its roots as far

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    Alternative Energy Alternative Energy Alternative energy refers to energy sources that have no undesired consequences such for example fossil fuels‚ nuclear energy and falling water. Fossil fuels are coal‚ petroleum and natural gas. There are some characteristics of the fossil fuels that made the concept of alternative energy come into place. (Alternative Energy) One of the fossil fuels‚ Petroleum‚ forms a thin film around the grains of the rock where it formed. Pressure from the overlying rock

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    to attain the minor degree in IFE. He estimated that it would involve an additional cost of RM40‚000. HOW WOULD THE MONEY GROW? Not knowing how exactly he should grow the money‚ Afiq Firash contacted his cousin (Rauf) who is an engineer with an oil and gas company in Sabah for advice. Without hesitation‚ Rauf suggested an IPO (initial public offering) of Felda Global Venture Holdings (FGVH)‚ which wass already opened for subscription since 31 May 2012. Right after the phone call‚ Rauf sent emails

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    Assembly Bill (AB) 267‚ more commonly called Lydia’s Law‚ which legalized the use of CBD oil for seizure disorders. Initially‚ there was excitement about what was considered a step in the right direction with medical marijuana‚ but after much assessment of the provisions of the law‚ parents have questions over its efficacy to serve patients like Nick who desperately need CBD oil. Many supporters of the CBD oil and legal experts have

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    Alternative Fuels Rebecca Holder‚ Linda Williams‚ Caprice Harris COMM/215 July 15‚ 2013 Dr. Lonnie McCray Alternative Fuels This assessment will focus primarily on the use of alternative fuel vehicles at Lotus Rental Car’s‚ discussing the advantages and disadvantages of alternative fuels and the impact it will have on the American public. With gas prices increasing daily‚ renting a vehicle is becoming a fast growing decision for families going on vacation and people who make their living

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