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		<title>Geothermal Heating systems capture heat energy beneath our feet</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Beneath the surface of the earths crust lies a hidden energy source that is more than capable of providing us with heat and hot water. Geothermal heating systems have been designed to efficiently harvest this hidden energy source, which is known as thermal energy.  This article will give you a better understanding of how thermal energy was created and how geothermal heating technology is able to harvest it.

But how exactly has thermal energy come into existance? There are a number of reasons why the ground contains heat. Heat from the suns rays is absorbed  for example. Also the earths core still continues to radiate out heat. In some parts of the world this underground heat source is much stronger. No matter where in the world you are however, geothermal heating technology can quite effectively extract this hidden heat. 

The concept of tapping into heat energy that naturally occurs under ground is not new. Thousands of years ago the Romans grasped the idea that naturally occurring hot water heated by geothermal energy could be used to heat their spas and some of their buildings.  Collecting naturally occurring heated water and transferring it to places to provide heat and hot water for personal use can really be thought of as a simple geothermal heating system. In todays world, naturally heated water beneath the earths surface is still being made full use of. Iceland for example have developed special geothermal power stations which harvest this energy to provide electricity to homes and businesses. 

Nowadays across the globe many homes make use of Ground Source heat pump technology which is proving to be very reliable and efficient method of geothermal heating. As you can probably guess from its name the Ground Source heat pump harvests heat from beneath the earths surface and using a pumping method provides this heat wherever it is needed. Ground source heat pumps contain a loop of pipes that are sited beneath the ground. The loop of pipes contain a solution that can quite easily absorb any heat energy present in the ground. The solution is pumped continually through the loop of pipes and absorbs heat from the surrounding ground as it flows. The solution eventually passes through the heat pumps the heat exchanger part of the system where the heat is extracted and refined. This collected heat is then out to use to provide heat for our homes and heat our hot water.

Geothermal heating systems are seeing an increase in popularity right across the globe. In general most people are very aware that they need to change the way they do things in order to become more environmentally friendly. Most people are also reluctant to keep forking out rediculous money to keep their homes warm using traditional fuels such as gas and oil. That is why many people are switching over to geothermal heating systems such as Ground Source heat pumps to warm their homes and hot water. 

If this article has been of interest you may just want to find out a little more about the benefits of investing in geothermal heating systems such as Ground Source heat pumps? It is a good idea to visit the websites of the specialist companies that focus on providing renewable heating and geothermal heating technology. One reputable and well established company is clled EcoVision. You can easily find their website. EcoVision specialises in geothermal heating systems as well as a whole range of other eco-friendly technologies. The EcoVision website will provide you with all the information you could possibly want to find out.<br /><br />Richard Stevens works with EcoVision systems. Find out more about &#60;a title=&#34;Heat Pump Specialists&#34; href=&#34;http://www.ecovisionsystems.co.uk/&#34;&#62;Heat Pump&#60;/a&#62; systems and how &#60;a title=&#34;How Heat Pumps Work&#34; href=&#34;http://www.ecovisionsystems.co.uk/&#34;&#62;Heat Pumps&#60;/a&#62; work  on EcoVisions website.]]></description>
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		<title>What is the Greenhouse Effect?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The greenhouse effect has been under scrutiny for decades. Many scientists and politicians want to blame the greenhouse effect for the majority of our problems with the environment and global warming. In reality, however, the greenhouse effect is what keeps most of life on earth as we know it healthy and thriving.<br />
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The greenhouse effect is the term scientists gave to the natural occurrences that keep warmth and moisture on the earth's surface. The phrase was coined as such because the way that the gases in the earth's atmosphere trap warmth and moisture on earth is much the same way that greenhouses trap warmth and moisture that allows plants to grow healthy and strong in all climates.<br />
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When the suns rays hit the earth's atmosphere they are bounced off again back into space. The majority of the sun's rays are reflected without ever being noticed by life on earth. However, some of the sun's rays are caught up in gases such as carbon dioxide, ozone, methane, and water vapor. These gases trap some of the warmth from the sun's rays and hold them to the earth. This is called the greenhouse effect.<br />
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Scientists estimate that without the greenhouse effect, earth would be approximately fifty four degrees cooler than it is now. This jump into lower temperatures would actually kill off most of the plant life on earth, and make it impossible for many species to survive. Basically, life on earth as we know it would die off without the benefits of the greenhouse effect.<br />
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So is the greenhouse effect really a bad thing? Of course not, although the increase in gases in the earth's atmosphere does pose a problem. While the greenhouse effect in its natural form is necessary for life on earth, you can have too much of a good thing.<br />
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Humans have added gases to the earth's atmosphere through industry, such as the gases released during the burning of oil, natural gas, and coal. These gases become a part of the earth's atmosphere and are added to the gases already there. This strengthens the greenhouse effect, trapping more heat in the earth than is actually necessary or desired. This is the cause of global warming.<br />
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		<title>Website Launched for  Bollywood movie Prince</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[1 Mar 2010  Vivek Oberoi stars in the fast paced, slick action thriller &#8212; Prince. The movie will reveal the actor in an amazing new look. The action sequences conceptualized by Allan Amin will keep the viewers on the edge of their seats. Vivek Oberoi will romance three beautiful ladies on screen, one of them being the British actress Aruna Shields who makes her big Bollywood debut on Prince.
Produced by Kumar S. Taurani of Tips Industries Ltd., the movie is directed by Kookie Gulati. The initial reaction of audiences who watched the theatrical trailer of this slick action thriller has been extremely positive. The stylish action sequences lend the movie a distinct Hollywood feel and they appear to be well received by the young crowd, but even middle aged movie goers seem to appreciate the novelty factor of Prince. 

Following the release of the first look posters of the movie and the music launch events, Tips Industries has also released the website for Prince. Visit the website at http://princethefilm.com/ where you can book tickets online, follow the updates about various events related to the movie via social networking sites or get updates via email. The website includes a game as well that lets the players vicariously live the life of characters in the movie to a certain extent. The website is designed and maintained by the Bangalore based Empoweredseo.com. 

The movie is about a savvy thief called Prince, played by Oberoi, who commits the biggest heist of his life, but wakes up next morning with a gunshot wound on his arm that he does not remember getting. The plot of the movie is based on his quest to find answer. With several twists and turns, this thriller keeps the suspense factor on. Prince is hunted by all and everyday he meets a new girl who claims to be his girlfriend, Maya. It is only the razor sharp instincts of Prince that will help him get disentangled from this intricate web of deception. 

According to Vivek Oberoi, working on Prince was a fantastic experience. He says, ''It's a story that could be every man's fantasy and every man's nightmare. It is a thrilling and fascinating tale full of twists.'' The movie is slated for release on the 9th of April, 2010.
The Managing Director of Tips Films commented, "The experience of making Prince' has been truly amazing. We are very confident that the movie will appeal to all audiences and will perform well at the box-office." 

The website for the movie opens with the already hugely popular song "O Mere Khuda," where Vivek thrills audiences through perfectly executed dance moves. Vivek emerges as a true star in this movie with his stylish new look. The producers are sparing no effort in publicity, Vivek had launched the music of Prince on 21 Feb 2010 at the Oberoi Mall and High Street Phoenix. Close on its heels the website has also been released. 

Catch the story synopsis, information on the cast and crew, news and updates, photos, song and movie clips, wallpaper and ringtone downloads on http://princethefilm.com/.<br /><br />&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.princethefilm.com/&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&#62;Prince the film&#60;/a&#62; is a Fast paced Slick Action Thriller, which will keep you on the edge of your seat with its twists and turns. Throw in a conspiracy which will send thrills up your spine and you will be on a ride that will redefine the word Extreme]]></description>
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		<title>Atrazine and Frogs &#8211; Tyrone Hayes..Back in the Spotlight Again!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the spotlight he craves once again, activist-scientist Tyrone Hayes released yet another study this week online in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) on the effects of the herbicide atrazine on frogs. The USA Today online article referencing the study can be found at http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/2010-03-02-1Aatrazine02_ST_N.htm  

It doesn't appear that his flair for the dramatic has been replaced with the rigors of science in his latest work. Once again, you can expect many errors of fact, inaccurate citations of the scientific literature, and a failure to cite the extensive body of scientific evidence that would undermine his thesis. 

It should be noted that Dr. Hayes' previous work has been repeatedly and exhaustively examined by governmental regulatory agencies as well as independent scientists and found to not stand up to rigorous scientific scrutiny.

This would not be the first time Tyrone Hayes has published studies in a scientific journal which, upon investigation, have proven to be unreliable. After an exhaustive investigation into Hayes' earlier studies, EPA published a 95-page white paper concluding that his study and other studies he cites are "scientifically flawed." In reference to Hayes' earlier studies, the former Deputy Director of EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs, Anne E. Lindsay, testified in 2005 that Dr. Hayes' "data are insufficient" to support what he claimed to have found.  

EPA further complained that Dr. Hayes would not share his raw data: "[EPA] has never seen either the results from any independent investigator published in peer-reviewed scientific journals or the raw data from Dr. Hayes' additional experiments that confirm Dr. Hayes' conclusions."

In response to Hayes' earlier allegations, however, the registrants conducted two, massive, state-of-the-art studies, based on newly developed EPA guidance. Every detail and raw data point of those studies were audited and inspected by the EPA. Both studies clearly and convincingly debunked the claims leveled by Dr. Hayes.

The PNAS Report contains two serious flaws that undercut its credibility: 1) the use of only one dose level of atrazine, when almost all studies used to assess the effects of substances for regulatory purposes are conducted at more than one concentration and 2) the failure to use a positive control &#8212; a basic requirement of this kind of study.

Hayes repeatedly cites other researchers incorrectly, distorting their findings in order to bolster his own claims. Hayes completely misrepresents the findings of Carr et al (2003) as supporting his thesis. They do not. On the other hand, Hayes fails to cite other studies, such as those conducted by DuPreez et al, that do not support his findings &#8212; something a reputable scientist would do. In fact, the DuPreez studies flatly contradict Hayes's claims.

Perhaps most notable is that Hayes new claims are inconsistent with his previous work. For both Hayes' earlier and current claims to be true would be a physiological impossibility. Either his current study discredits his previous work or his previous work discredits this study. 

Furthermore, it should be noted that Tyrone Hayes has declared himself an activist and aggressively campaigns for the banning of the herbicide atrazine.  As such, the degree of scientific objectivity one normally expects in such publications is suspect. The fact that he is now using the NRDC to promote his study highlights the political nature of Dr. Hayes' attacks.

Finally, the manner in which Dr. Hayes conducts himself has caused some to seriously question the soundness of his judgment. In 2009, in fact, Dr. Hayes statements and actions were so extreme that a member of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry asked that Hayes be censured for his "inflammatory and libelous attacks," adding that Dr. Hayes "demonstrate[d] that it is okay to present provocative conclusions without supporting data."
 
Apart from all its flaws, if considered at all, this study must be considered in the context of the massive number of studies that have shown atrazine to be safe to use. Authorities around the globe have found no link between atrazine exposure and adverse health effects. The EPA, the Australian government, and the World Health Organization have all looked at atrazine's effects on endocrine systems and given atrazine a clean bill of health.
 
The EPA estimates pulling atrazine from the shelves would cost corn growers $28 an acre in lost yields and substitutes, and the total negative impact on American agriculture would exceed over $2 billion per year.<br /><br />Farmers and farm organizations across the United States have worked together on the issue of atrazine for 15 years, providing &#60;a href=&#34;http://atrazine.blogspot.com/&#34;&#62;atrazine news&#60;/a&#62;, including recent coverage of &#60;a href=&#34;http://atrazine.blogspot.com/2010/03/tyrone-hayes-back-in-spotlight-again.html&#34;&#62;atrazine and frogs&#60;/a&#62;, and assuring crop protection decisions are based on science, not politics.]]></description>
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		<title>Best way to get donations</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:51:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you seeking for the most appropriate approach to house donations or present your vessel fast and easy? Many people thing which to present vessel is easy to do. Yes, you only find for right organization, arranging the time for picking up the boat, present vessel to gift and afterwards you get IRS taxation deduction. [...]]]></description>
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