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The 2008 Olympics
Bidding for the Olympic Games, in a way, an image-creating undertaking. The first and foremost thing is to let people fall in love with the city at first sight, attracting them by its unipue image. What image does Beijing
intend to create for itself once it has the opportunity to host the 2008 Olympics?
It is known to all that the Beijing Municipal Government has already set the theme for the future games: New Beijing, Great Olympics. For me, the 2008 Olympics will be a great green Olympics illuminated with two more special colors, yellow and red.
First, yellow is a meaningful color. The Yellow River is China’s Mother River and the descendants of the Read the rest of this entry »
No CommentsGreasy Burgers Could Save America
This article could have been called “Drive Through Fast Food Lane,” or “Grab Lunch and Fill ‘er Up at the Drive Through.” I liked all three. The fact is, there is a huge, as yet untapped resource out there that could drastically reduce emissions, and slash dependence on oil. This fuel source can be found all over the country at McDonald’s, Burger King, Wendy’s, and many other fast food chains. Oh yeah, it burns clean, and is more efficient that fossil fuel. Clean and green, it’s a no brainer, Folks.
High fuel prices mean high prices for everything from milk to socks. The reason, of course, is to get milk, food, TV’s, and yes, socks to the store shelves Read the rest of this entry »
No CommentsA Great Bubbling: Economics Of Oil Prices
The world will never be quite the same. High oil prices are not only changing the political and economic landscapes but they could also change energy itself, because they are stimulating the most widespread drive for technological innovation this sector has ever seen.
The political shifts are striking, wherever you look. Russia was so flat on its back at the end of the 1990s that Western banks and companies competed to see who could close its Moscow offices faster. Today, even though Vladimir Putin says he does not like the term, Russia certainly appears to be an energy superpower, using oil and gas to restore its position in the world.
Balances of political power are shifting Read the rest of this entry »
No Comments2012 Survival Guide
2012 Survival Guide
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2012online.org
This Survival Guide is intended as a basic introduction on how to prepare for and react to events that may take place over the course of the years leading up to December 21, 2012. These skills and techniques are provided for information purposes only and are not intended to take the place of a professional survival or first aid training course. Rather, they are intended to increase your awareness of the lifesaving importance of preparation of the coming events, survival skills and to encourage you to research the events that may transpire.
For beginners interested in understanding the basics of December 21, 2012 and the Earth changing events, there is unlimited information available from many sources, and advances of Read the rest of this entry »
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