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January 29 2012
TSA. What they’ve done for (or to) some of us lately
Suitcase, 2007. Shahram Karimi, Iranian (Photo: Courtesy LTMH Gallery, NY)
Here’s what those busy folks at TSA did during the period between January 16th and 22nd, 2012:
- 4 artfully concealed prohibited items found at checkpoints
- 26 firearms found at checkpoints
- 1 passenger was arrested after investigation of suspicious behavior or fraudulent travel documents
James Fallows at the Atlantic is an instrument-rated private pilot and sometimes writes about TSA, especially this week, after Senator Rand Paul’s experience in the Nashville airport. He also wrote about airports generally here, found a bit of good news here, then back to Rand Paul and some reader comments here, and promises to taper off on the subject after this summary of the kinds of responses he got.
One of his readers sent this explanation of why he prefers to opt out of the full-body scan in favor of a pat-down by a TSA agent.
[B]ecause the indignity is the same in principle, but slightly safer and delivered by a human being who can look me in the eye. Then I realized how inured I’d become to such indignity. And that is why I hate the TSA: it is insidious in its constant escalation of human debasement.
New Study: GMO’s Bt protein toxic to human cells
Transition & solutions - Jan 29
- How to run a PERMABLITZ!
- Ten lessons from the great cycling cities
- Cracking Open the Scientific Process (NYT on 'Open Science')
- De la cultura del 'pelotazo' a la inversión 'lenta' (Slow Finance)
Every year, artists take over a floor of the Gladstone Hotel and turn its rooms into art installations, an alternative to the Interior Design Show.
Russia’s strategies ‘failing’ to fight HIV
Russia’s HIV crisis is one of the worst in the world and the number of newly infected people has recently increased by 10 per cent.
Dirty needles are the main reason and the government appears to not care much, if at all.
PACE Coming Back?
Green Roofs Pave the Way to Cheap Solar Power
Building new roads has been a major contributor to the city's unsustainable growth, newly released Landsat photos show, but more of the same appears to be on the horizon.
Amerigreen Bio Diesel: An Environment Friendly Option
Bio fuels have a certain bad impression and a bad name attached to them. This is because of the unfriendly environment nature of some of them. So, thankfully AMERIgreen bio fuels promises no damage to the environment or the surroundings.
AMERIgreen Bio Fuel Is Environment Friendly
Many bio fuels are causing global warming to an extensive level. Critics have always criticized the production of bio fuels due to this reason. But AMERIgreen addresses the doubts of all the skeptics. This company is working hard to provide environment friendly energy. They provide renewable energy to fulfill the needs of vehicles and heating oil systems.
AMERIgreen bio fuels is an ASTM certified company dealing in energy supply. They ensure an alleviated green house gas emission. it performs nearly similar to other regular petroleum fuels. AMERIgreen fuel is bliss for many. The pricing is much affordable for this bio fuel which guarantees no damage to the environment.
Production Of AMERIgreen Bio Fuel
AMERIgreen bio fuels are produced in America. This serves to ensure that the country is self reliant on fuel and energy sources. Middle East also is manufacturing this bio fuel. Local farmers are producing on small scale.Bio diesel is also produced by AMERIgreen bio fuels.
This is a premium high quality clean fuel. It functions similar to normal diesel. The only major advantage is the environment friendly operation. Health Effects Testing Requirement is well met by this fuel. This is the only clean fuel fulfilling the Clean Air Act requirements.
Advantages Of AMERIgreen Biodiesel
AMERIgreen biodiesel is gaining popularity day by day. The reason is that it does not require any modification. It offers a better lubricity and has natural cleaning agents. These characteristics are often missing in most diesels. AMERIgreen biodiesel carries comparatively more amount of cetanes. This allows it to posses’ greater BTU content.AMERIgreen bio fuel is a renewable fuel source of energy.The procedure involved is totally friendly and its burning is clean. This is made from the soy beans as the major raw material in America. It has lower amount of emissions. It’s lubricating nature and natural cleaning agents aid in the vehicle engine’s performance. Maintenance cost is declines after switching to AMERIgreen biodiesel.
Clean Burning Of AMERIgreen Bio Fuel
Regular diesel emits hazardous gases in the environment. Using AMERIgreen Biodiesel can serve to reduce these major emissions. Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, green house gases and dangerous particles are emitted in least amount with AMERIgreen biodiesel. Sulphur oxides and sulphates emission is completely eliminated.
They lead to acid rain and can damage both health of the people and the buildings severely. This fuel thus prevents many diseases especially asthma in children.AMERIgreen biodiesel even earned the support of critics and legislations. It abides all the Health Effects Testing Requirement offered in Clean Air Act. Its environment friendly nature will guarantee its popularity and increased usage in future.
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Germany wants 80% renewable energy by 2050 and needs a vastly expanded power grid to do it. But construction is way behind schedule and the grid, she canna take much more of this. The problem is compounded by Germany deciding to abandon nuclear power after the Fukushima disaster.
Renewable energy is distributed. It requires many more power lines and connections than traditional power. Plus, renewable energy is variable, thus adding stress to the grid.
spiegel.de
A new design for power lines may help silence NIMBYs in Germany.
The architect rhapsodizes over the steel poles, saying the way they reflect sunlight will make them “almost invisible.”
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