Archive for October, 2009

Plastic=new black gold?

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

According to the report from the Ministry of environment, Mauritius produces some 120 tons of plastic wastes daily amounting to a total of 43,800 tons of waste every year of which only 4%, representing some 164 tons, are recycled. In 2006, the population’s consumption of non-biodegradable plastic products amounted to some 70 million Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) bottles, 7 million PVC bottles, and 113 million plastic bags.
As a part of invironment protection, it needs a new way to recycle the plastic wastes instead of burning and burying. The conversion of plastic wastes into petrol is the very techniques that able to clear our environment of plastic wastes, creating jobs in waste management and collection and at the same time bringing useful resources such as petrol and gas, which can be beneficial to our economy.
The concepts of plastic conversion into hydrocarbons was elaborated by Professor Alka Zadgaonkar of the Raisoni College of Engineering, Nagpur in Indian, in the year 1995. She worked with a team on the formula and in 2004; they succeeded in turning 300mg of plastic into hydrocarbon liquids. The process was later extended to treat 25,000 tons daily in 2006 and the objective of the project is to treat some 450,000 tons.
This project is a green alternative to the palliative solutions that have been found so far to deal with plastic wastes. The ratio of the conversion is one kilogram of plastic into the volume of 1000 cc of petrol. The pilot project will hence be converting some 2.5 tons of plastic wastes daily into some 25,000 liters of petrol and other by-products. Land filling, incineration, recycling, gasification and blast furnace have shown their limits in the treatment of plastic wastes.
As other techniques of wastes process, recycling is unfortunately not a practical solution in that the cost of collection is quite high; there is a limited market for it, with an absence of marketing. Moreover, plastic can only be recycled three to four times, after that it loses its strength and can’t be recycled. But for the Indian project, after about one year of operation, it was realized with the help of loans. Representatives of the State Bank of India acknowledged that the project is already running on profit, thus proving the efficiency of the method. The world produces no less than 60% more plastic wastes than it did some ten years back with a production of 100 million tons every year. India produces 10,000 tons of plastic wastes everyday which 40% are recycled.
What is the connection between Asian Electronics, Green Hydrocabons and the inventor of the technology,Professor Alka Zadgaonkar of the Raisoni College of Engineering, Nagpur. Infact she has floated her own company Unique Waste Plastic Management & Research Co. Pvt. Ltd. Really the technology is with her and Asian Electronics is merely proposing to manufacture the equipments. The really work in the conversion is done by the catalytic additive which is known only to the inventor.

Travel with bags

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

Lots of friends would have the chances to go abroad with a lot of things and one or two good bag would be needed urgently for packing. travel bags according to their different sizes and uses can be divided into large bags and small bags, the former refers to the people to go out to study, travel, business trips, carrying a variety of office when the air boxes, rod cases; the latter is usually to go in the street can often see people carry a variety of briefcase, fashion bag , leisure travel bag and so on.
Hotels waste a lot of resources on those mini shampoos, soaps, lotions, and other misc. bathroom items. Each time someone uses one of them and doesn’t take it with them, the hotel is forced to throw it out. A common item that works perfectly for travel toiletries: plastic bags, with a zipper, that enclose sheets and other linens. When you buy new linens, they are usually in one of these bags.
A carry-on bag no taller than 22 inches is likely to be an acceptable size on most major airlines. I particularly like this rolling carry-on because it has a big flap on the front. That’s where I stash my reading material for the plane. I empty the books and magazines and noise-canceling headphones onto my seat, then hoist the carry-on into the overhead compartment for the duration of the flight
Most longboard/minilongboard bags will have a fin slot so if your center fin is glassed in it will stick out thru this special fin slot, shortboard bags will not have this feature. In the case of fun shapes and fish shapes, check the specifications of each bag to determine it meets your needs regarding fin type. The short/hybrid and fish bags are specialty bags designed to accommodate these specific board types.
Unless your trip is highly specialized or requires carrying certain items, it is possible to travel and even live indefinitely out of one bag. Carefully consider each item and how important it is, or how frequently you will use it. The bundle method of packing.Pack using the “bundle” method: wrap clothes around large objects, rather than folding or rolling clothes. Stuff underwear and socks into shoes to save space and to prevent crushing shoes.
Even if you are checking one main bag, be sure to take one change of clothing and all your important items (documents, prescriptions, etc.) with you in a carry-on bag in case your checked luggage is delayed or lost. Bring one set of basics for each day of travel: underwear, socks, etc. If the trip is more than 5-7 days, then plan on washing clothes. Remember that you can wear outer layers more than once between washing them.
As an alternative to locks, consider using small cable ties. Although not a complete deterrent, a helpful tool to add an element of protection while letting customs/security cut through if need be without destroying a nice lock. Always make sure your carry-on bags have ID tags on them in case you leave one in the airport or on a plane.

Types of LASIK Surgery

Saturday, October 24th, 2009

LASIK (Laser in-situ Keratomileusis) is the most common form of surgical vision correction. It is used to correct or improve nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. Standard LASIK vision correction is a surgical procedure. During the procedure, the doctor uses a specialized surgical instrument, called a microkeratome blade, to create a thin, hinged flap on the cornea.
Bladeless LASIK - in traditional LASIK surgery procedures, a surgeon uses a microkeratome or special tool to cut a flap in the cornea to reshape the eyes surface. This new procedure developed in conjunction with the IntraLase makes traditional vision correction safer. Using this technique, the surgeon uses a special laser to create the flap previously created using the microkeratome instrument. That is why the procedure is referred to as bladeless. The new procedure reduces the risk of complications associated with buttonhole flaps or corneal ablation.
PRK (PhotoRefractive Keratectomy) In PRK the outermost layer of the cornea (epithelium) is manually scraped away and an excimer laser reshapes tissues located on the underlying (stromal) surface of the cornea. Afterwards the epithelium layer must grow back. PRK is an option for those with thin corneas where the creation of a cornea flap by cutting is undesirable. Drawbacks of PRK include a longer recovery period and more discomfort during healing than with LASIK. The two main advantages are that PRK does not create a cornea flap by microkeratome blade, which is the part of laser eye surgery that carries the most risk, and it does not penetrate deeply into the cornea, reducing the risk of ectasia.
Wavefront LASIK (Custom LASIK) This procedure, often-called wavefront or wavefront-guided LASIK surgery, allows more precision surgical intervention by providing doctors with a 3D map of the cornea and eye. Using this map, surgeons are able to offer more exact vision correction. Many traditional surgeons are turning to this technique as it offers fewer risks for complication.
LASIK An advanced form of PRK that uses alcohol in solution to first soften then remove the epithelium. After the excimer laser reshapes the stroma to correct the vision, the epithelium is replaced. The advantage of LASEK over PRK is that the healing process is hastened while still avoiding the use of a cutting blade to create a cornea flap.
Epi-LASIK This modified LASEK procedure uses a “separator” to preserve a living layer of epithelium, which is replaced after the excimer laser reshapes the stroma. Epi-LASEK seeks to reduce discomfort and healing time even further than LASEK. This new laser surgery helps solve many of the complications associated with traditional surgery. It offers a combination of LASIK and LASEK procedures. In the epi-LASIK procedure, the surgeon cuts the cornea’s outer epithelium using a plastic oscillating blade in lieu of a fine blade. Epi-Lasik also involves use of an epithelial separator.
There are many issues associated with laser eye surgery and this article is not intended to be an exhaustive list of those issues nor an endorsement of any particular brand or technology, but rather a guide so that you will be more prepared to ask questions of your ophthalmologist about any options he or she may present.

Summary of Breast Tumour makers

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

Breast cancer comes as an devil in the nightmare. In 2009, approximately 194,280 patients are estimated to be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer, and 62,280 with carcinoma in situ. An estimated 40,610 will die of this disease. For a woman of average risk, the lifetime incidence of breast cancer is one in eight.
Numerous doctors and scientists dedicate their life in the study of causes of cancer in the decades recently. They don’t settle this sophisticated problem, but lots of achivements have been made in their great efforts. They found many harmful substances that were made by human activities. And the whole world turns to be aware of the enviroment and the nature in their bell sound.
Particularly, one of their findings is the tumour makers in the blood of our bodies. Tumor markers are substances that show up in your blood, urine, or tumor. These are hormones, proteins, or parts of proteins that are made by the tumor or by your body, in response to the tumor, or particular benign conditions. Some tumor markers are specific to one type of cancer, and some are for general oncology use.
To test for a tumor marker, the doctor most often sends a sample of the patient’s blood or urine to a lab. The marker is usually found by combining the blood or urine with man-made antibodies that react with the tumor marker protein. Sometimes a piece of the tumor itself is tested for tumor markers
If your tumor marker levels decrease, that is a good sign that the cancer is responding to the therapy. An increased level indicates that the cancer is resisting the treatment, and a change may be required. After you have finished treatment, another tumor marker test may be done to check for any return of the cancer. During your follow-up visits after initial treatment, tumor marker tests may be done to monitor for recurrence.
There is much ongoing research to investigate new biomarkers for early detection of breast cancer. Blood-based markers include cells, DNA, RNA, peptides, sugars, and autoantibodies. Breast-based markers such as nipple/ductal fluid and breast fine needle aspiration (FNA) also include cells, DNA, RNA, proteins, sugars, and autoantibodies. In the future, it is likely that a combination approach to measure simultaneously multiple markers would be most successful in detecting early breast cancer. Ideally, such a biomarker panel should be able to detect breast cancer in asymptomatic patients, and improve the accuracy of screening mammograms. A reliable biomarker signature may also signify new breast cancer, even in the setting of normal mammogram and physical examination, and would indicate further more intensive diagnostic workup and/or preventive treatment.
Tumor marker levels can change a lot over time. The changes are important; this is why a series of levels is more meaningful than a single result. If at all possible it is best to compare results from the same lab, and always be sure that the results are of the same value, such as ng/mL.

How to search a Condo Pet-Friendly

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

I am looking to buy a condo in the new haven county area where you can have two big dogs and possibly a basement area and deck. I have been looking for this sort of condos for a long time. I failed just because of the bans of pets. But now I am experienced at searching a pet-friendly condo.
Most condominiums allow residents to have some sort of pets in their units; what type and size of pets they allow is up to the individual condo association. Some associations allow all and any pets. Some will allow one pet, some more. Some condos allow a small dog under a certain weight; many allow one or two indoor cats. Most condo associations allow small caged pets like gerbils, hamsters, fish, and reptiles. But don’t assume that any particular condo complex allows any pets at all.
There is a pool, clubhouse, walking trails (at least they did when I lived there when the place was brand new, in the 70s!), tennis courts……it’s close to a lot of strip mall type places and shopping in Shelton and the new Panera Bread, yum!. Easy access to the Merritt Parkway…..I don’t live there anymore, not even in CT, but know folks who live there now and love it, including my daughter’s (previous) Music Therapist and her BIG dog.
Your decision would be different depending on the strictions of the association. The best way to know exactly what a condo association actually allows is to get the most recent copy of the association bylaws so that you know exactly what the rules are. However, the bylaws won’t let you know what the general feeling in the complex is about pets. It is in your best interest to sit in on a association meeting or two to get a better idea how the neighbourhood feels about pets. The last few months worth of meeting minutes can also help you get an idea of if there’s any bad feelings harboured about dogs or cats in the complex even if they are allowed.
You mustn’t get careless although the pets are allowed by the instuctions. There can be some big problems going on with pets that you might not immediately see. If neighbours are upset about dog or cat feces in common areas or pets being allowed to roam free, there will be some hard feelings about pets in general in the complex; you may want to decide to not buy into this kind of environment.
Ask your real estate sales representative to only show you units where pets are permitted. Since most pet owners look to their pets as members of their family, you will want to buy into a condo complex that is at least tolerant of your furry friends. Unfortunately, not all prospective buyers do any inquiries into the association bylaws and end up with a home where their pet is not welcome. Don’t let that happen to your pet; do the research first, before you buy. Even if pets are permitted, any animal that is considered to be a nuisance or dangerous to the health, safety or welfare of the community is prohibited.

The Wonderful Art Classes

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Have you always wondered what it would be like to be a great painter, or artist? Have you ever thought that you might want to become totally creative? Do you think you may be creatively gifted and even if you aren’t you would still like to try your hand at art ? Well congratulations, if this is your case. There are numerous art classes or online classes coming up for your reference.
The reason why art classes and workshops are such a popular activity here is there is no pressure or expectations from others as there is in other places. In most cases taking an art class wouldn’t be overwhelming, intimidating, and time consuming.
An introductory class aimed at exploring the basic elements of drawing and painting. There will be an emphasis on building confidence, developing observational and analytical skills, practical techniques, and material exploration. Moving from black and white to colour, students will explore colour theory, composition, painting techniques and materials. There will be 1 life drawing session within the term to introduce and explore figure drawing and to build on other skills. Classes are relaxed and informal yet aim to provide a basic knowledge to students who wish to pursue their work further, and possibly go on to join a mentored art group.
If you are interested in art, but don’t have the opportunity to take a traditional art class, an online art class might be just the ticket. Generally, with online classes, you can do the class work anytime that it is convenient for you. You find the same is true with online art classes. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to learn a new skill such as painting, from the convenience of your own home? This is also a great option for the busy career person. Perhaps you are looking for a way to wind down from the hectic pace of your professional life? An online art class might be just the thing.
Art classes are very interesting and productive because of the knowledge our professional artists are willing to impart. These artists can usually teach you lots of tricks of the trade that let you see immediate positive results in your work .
On the other hand, perhaps you have always wanted to study art, but are nervous about taking an art class around other people. You fear that everyone will have lots of talent, and you’re not sure about your own. While we are certain that you have talent to spare, an online art class could be a wonderful way to boost your confidence. You can hone your skills in the privacy of your own home before venturing onto another art class.

Keep clear facing web business

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Possiblly you have a plan to build a web based business to gather money easily. But did you think of the price of it? If you did, were you honest? Or think but don’t deceive yourself as well as others.
We are keenly aware that the benefits of starting a new web based business are many. Peered into the “work from home online world” lately? It’s BEYOND UGLY…and there is a MASSIVE epidemic happening there that has literally taken America hostage…and it has nothing to do with a swine or a flu!
It seems as an ogre now when too many geniuses stream into this popular industry. In fact, they keep many of us awake at night… We also know that 25.2 million of us are right now out there searching for what we hope will be a home business solution. The reality of the web at this point is that people (called gurus) create these online programs that have traces of elements of things that will work, but because of the scales involved, cannot work for the small new business owner….You. The harsh reality is that these gurus will and are willing to sell you ANYTHING! The internet work at home category of the web is deceptive at best and appalling.
Do you doubt whether there is anything out that can rise above the floor? Actually there is, in the past. In fact, there is a very quiet piece of software out in the marketplace that is quite literally changing lives. And it is doing so by enabling the new business owner to compete on Google for each and every available keyword!
But things have been changing all the time, indeed. You must acknowledge the principle of performance about the online business. It works crazily depending on the search engines, which drive the web and the rank of your website. this new piece of automation will allow you to DOMINATE many of the best keywords no matter what you are trying to accomplish! No matter what your end game, this software will enable you to play in the biggest sandbox on the web…ON GOOGLE…for all of the search engine traffic you will ever need.
Don’t be so thumbed all day long. If you lie awake dreaming about owning an online business and have been devastated in the past, this is you being able to work with the most impressive web 2.0 sites and getting your keywords to there… all these in the past would be lessons for the successor in the future.

The ins and outs of affiliate marketing

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

First and foremost affiliate marketing is the most popular way to earn money on electronical commerce. You can also realize your dream by joinning the tide.
Once you wanna do it, you should try hard by hook or by brook. Don’t jump into giving only 50% effort. If you are going to do it then do it for real. Give 100%. If you don’t you won’t be as successful as you would like to be. Understand that there are alot of people making alot of money with affiliate marketing.
So where does one start if they want to get involved with affiliate marketing? Well the first step is to join an affiliate network. If you are a newbie I would suggest starting with clickbank. They are the biggest seller of digital products online. Sign up, pick a product you want to promote and get going.
Indeed, all things are difficult before they are easy. You must persist whenever you encounter the barrier in the way to affilicate marketing. There would be a silver light ahead after you overcoming the difficulties. You will be familiar with the affilicate marketing if you could make success at the beginning, and all the things will be easier subsequently.
Signing up and picking a product are by far the easiest part of the whole process. After you pick your product you have to learn how to promote the product if you want to make some money. Depending on your financial situation you may or may not be able to afford pay per click advertising. If that is the case you will need to do a little research and learn about article marketing.
Writing articles is the way you will generate traffic to your blog or website so you can make sales. At the end of the day its all about traffic. Not just any kind of traffic, but targeted traffic. Writing articles is the best way to get targeted traffic. Once you get started with affiliate marketing you can’t stop. Its a very fun and profitable journey.

FatLoss For Idiots

Monday, October 12th, 2009

Firstly, I shall introduce the concepts of the theme. FatLoss For Idiots is by its very name a little off the beaten path of weight loss systems. But has the entire “doing the same thing over and over and expecting a another result” process gotten old right? This program would appeal to someone who was looking to lose weight in relatively short time and who wanted it to be relatively easy. In fact the creators of FatLoss For Idiots would state this is the ideal person the program was created for.
Then you can share the process of this weight loss system by following me. It is different from other ways just because it based on the “shifting calories theory”. What this theory espouses is the fact that by rotating what you eat in a systematic way you force your metabolism to adjust itself to the new diet. The adjustment equates to fat burning and that forms the foundation of this system. This is what makes this weight loss system vastly different then the others because with this one you literally eat your way to weight loss.
The uniqueness of the FatLoss4Idiots weight loss system was a big plus because it means it doesn’t suffer from the drawbacks that all of the other weight loss systems that are based around the same theories do. The biggest being the fact that most of the other weight loss systems are either too strict or too demanding which means that you won’t stay on them long enough to enjoy the short and long term payback. The FatLoss4Idiots weight loss system is “passive” which means it will a whole lot easier to follow and maintain.
Most of the recent studies done around weight loss and metabolism correlations would indicate there is definitely a connection relating timing and weight loss in regards to diet patterns and timing. As stated above this is one of FatLoss4Idiots biggest unique selling points
An on line tool accessible by the Internet which computes the right daily menu for you. This means you are never far away from the information you need to make the right choices concerning your diet and the timing of it. Keeping you fully engaged in calorie shifting and losing weight.
The biggest issue we had with this plan was the fact that it didn’t come with the needed food. Unlike some of the other way more expensive diet plans that come with prepared food this one is a one time fee. Of course we are only slightly joking but the variety in the menu shouldn’t make this that big of a hassle.
Enjoy new positive healthy choices. Get rid of the weight and accept the REAL joy. It will assist you in discovering the secrets of effectively maximizing your weight loss by utilizing the proper research tools and information. (Seriously, this is something we’ve helped *hundreds* of people like YOU do.) Start living the life you want without the extra weight. Create that thinner future starting right now.

Build a upranked list

Friday, October 2nd, 2009

“The Money is in the List.” Many successful Internet Marketers teach that it is essential to have a large list of prospects and on Social Media: Followers, Friends, or Connections. On the other hand, there are also very successful Internet Marketers who do not have a very large list by comparison, but who make a substantial monthly income. What makes the difference? Basically, it’s the quality of the list. A responsive list is what makes the difference. Article writing and marketing can be used effectively to drive traffic to your web sites and build a very responsive list.
There has been a recent rise in the importance of well written, information enriched and keyword packed articles for site and newsletter content. These articles provide the information many are seeking. If your site has it, then more people will be going to your site to research your articles, and gather further information.
Well written articles also boost your sites reputation. If they are filled with relevent information, you will be regarded as a well informed expert on the subjects that you tackle. Your articles must be well researched, so that people trust you. When you have gained their trust, they will always come for you for their needs on that subject.
With the loyalty of these customers, they may subscribe to your opt-in list to receive all the information you have. If you provide them with the answers that they need, they will be happy to receive your newsletter, as well as other promotional materials to keep them well informed. Others may even forward your newsletters to other people when they find a certain article interesting.
You should provide links in your newsletter so that when other people are reading it and wants to read more, they may click on the link and go to your site. With the articles you have in your site that are good, they may decide to sign up as well for your opt-in list. This will build your list and make it bigger.
Customer service associates can help a lot in making you benefit more from your email correspondence. Sales people with proper education on how to aid you in this endeavor can very well contribute to higher ROI. Techniques like offering account updates and special programs through email can easily land you those lists of valuable visitors.
Forms for signup located at cash registers and other high-traffic and highly visible spots can be very excellent venues for your business to collect email addresses. Notification of upcoming sales through their email addresses and names can coax them to supply you with the information you need.
Giveaway offers or entries on sweepstakes are great for opt-in to volunteer their contact details. These tactics should be applied with adequate caution and should focus on earning the trust of your opt-in list instead of simply collating data for your sole own benefit. Always make sure that the forms that you will use and other methods that you will employ will not necessitate too much fuss to subscribe. This is for people to not be annoyed during the process of data supplication.
Once you determine what type of content you will need, start paying more attention to news items on television, in the newspaper, in magazines and books. If you have the time, your library can become a new place to relax. Ideas abound everywhere that you can build on. It’s also a good practice to keep a notepad to jot down ideas or a small recording device to record your thoughts.