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Are you tired of the every rising cost of energy and never having enough cash to keep up with the rises? You could seriously cut the cost of your home energy starting today.

I am an electrician and it amazes me when I visit customer’s homes just how much energy they are wasting and they are often unaware of how they can reduce their energy costs.

Now, I am no saint myself but I am becoming more aware of energy consumption and the cost of energy for my own home. I am starting to feel like my elders of days gone by when they would keep saying “Turn out that light, switch off that radio” etc. does that sound familiar? I find myself doing the same thing with my 12yr old son.

You can do something about YOUR energy bill if you follow the steps I want to show you.

We all pay for energy one way or another at home and at work, unless we have an alternative. All electrical appliances we use are rated by watts. This is a unit of power consumed generally expressed as kilowatt power used per hour.

Now you might not be aware, that basically, if it is plugged in it could be costing you money every single minute of the day when you are not using it. What do I mean by this?

Have you noticed that some of your home appliances have a little red light to tell you it is on standby? What it does not tell you is it is consuming energy even though you believe it is switched off. Some examples of this might be a modern electric kettle, a dishwasher when it has finished its cycle, a computer and monitor – not forgetting your printer, the TV, set top box, DVD or Video player, Radio/alarm clock in the spare room, that old fridge you keep drinks cool in for the summer and it is almost empty the rest of the year.

One way you can slash your energy prices at a stroke today, is to start getting into the habit of turning off all those appliances you are not using. Yes I know, the plug might not be easy to get to, especially if it is hidden behind that TV stand, and looking like a bird’s nest of wires where it is hard to find which lead fits what plug.

There are all sorts of sites which offer guidance on power consumption but that is not the purpose of this article. What if you discovered how easy it is to cut your fuel bills with a minimum of effort and without it costing you a penny.

I guess one of the biggest culprits is the TV corner of most living rooms, but do not forget the kids room or anywhere else where you have a TV consuming energy. You might have a TV, DVD, Video, and Set Top Box, Play-station or other appliances plugged in. My room is no different to anyone elses last thing at night. When I turn off the TV and the room lights I see a soothing aray of coloured stanby lights smileing at me!

Now it is those tiny little lights that should be ringing alarm bells in our heads and screaming at us “I am costing you money every second of every minute and every hour of the day……..” you get the meaning?

I saw a programme recently where someone demonstrated that his TV alone used a third of the power it used normally, just by being left on standby. That is quite alarming. Can you see how easy it is the start slashing your energy consumption in a single flick?

Get into the habit of switching off all your gadgets, those extra lights in the room and unplug those you are not sure about just in case. It is good practice to unplug appliances from the socket just in case there is a wiring fault. A neighbour’s son bought a new computer and left it switched on all the time. It caught fire and they had to call the fire brigade. The appliance was obviously faulty and fortunately he was at home to prevent it being worse that it would have been had he gone out!!

Ian Middleton
http://www.articlesbase.com/home-and-family-articles/wake-up-smell-the-coffee-energy-companies-are-robbing-us-blind-slash-your-energy-costs-today-743480.html

Pancreatic cancer affects the pancreas, an organ which forms part of our digestive system. It is caused in much the same way as most cancers, whereby abnormal growth in cells leads to a lump on the pancreas which then requires treatment.

Most pancreatic cancers begin at the head of the pancreas, but it is possible for them to start in any part of the organ. The most common type of pancreatic cancer is known as exocrine, which begins by forming in the cells lining the ducts. However, another type of pancreatic cancer is known as endocrine, which is characterized by the production of hormones, and this is much rarer.

Causes

There are no specific causes of pancreatic cancer, but as with many cancers there are a number of factors which can increase the risk of us developing the condition. Smoking is perhaps the most obvious thing that we can avoid to prevent getting the disease, but eating a diet high in fats and sugars, as well as taking relatively little exercise, being overweight or drinking too much alcohol can all increase our risk levels.

Symptoms

Pancreatic cancer is particularly difficult to diagnose because there are so many different possible symptoms. These include itchy skin, general sickness, diabetes, fever, producing dark-coloured urine, developing stomach pain, experiencing weight loss or developing jaundice. However, as these are also common symptoms of many other conditions it is not easy to find out whether we have become affected.

Standard Treatment

All of these vague symptoms mean that pancreatic cancer is often diagnosed late, meaning the level of treatment required will be much more extreme.

Earlier treatment will often involve surgery, but if the cancer is caught later then this will usually mean being treated with chemotherapy, with all the nasty side effects that this can produce, such as sickness, rashes and fluid retention.

Radiotherapy is not used for the treatment of pancreatic cancer, and is generally only being used in the later stages of the disease where it can help to slow it down.

Alternative Treatments

Due to the harsh nature of the standard forms of treatment, many of us choose to go with alternative treatments instead. There are a number of different types of alternative treatments available, and often they can work together to lead to the best results.

Bio-photonic light treatment is a natural form of treatment that has been seen to produce good results. This is concerned with increasing the energy levels of individual cells which have become damaged and weakened due to the cancer. Through a process of directing UV rays towards them, these cells are pumped full of energy to better help them to restore our natural energy levels, thereby helping us to deal with the condition.

This often goes alongside a very kind and non-invasive type of treatment consisting of emotional freedom techniques (EFT). This consists of a whole range of different treatments that aim to focus on our emotional healing and meridian balancing. It is based on the idea that many cancers and degenerative diseases are triggered by a particularly stressful or traumatic event in our lives, which distorts the positive balance of the cells within the body. The aim is then to reverse this process by balancing the cells.

It can consist of a certain level of counselling and therapy to get to the heart of the problem, and once this has been done we are then subjected to a certain amount of treatment though special appliances, which aim to restore the strength of our bodies to the levels seen before the disease took over.

There are also a few formulas which people can use as alternative therapies, two of which are Formula MVA and Formula PG. Formula MVA is a dietary supplement that works by boosting the immune system, thereby helping the body to naturally overcome the cancerous cells. It contains a whole host of natural substances, including Palladium, Vitamins B1, B2 and B12, and Acetyl Cystiene amongst others, and it aims to increase the energy levels in the cells. It can even be used alongside traditional treatments to lessen their damaging side effects.

Formula PG makes use of peptides which come from pig spleens, which have long been known to help patients with degenerative diseases. These peptides allow cells and organs to communicate better with their surrounding environments and each other.

All of these alternative therapies can be used individually or in combination to produce an entirely different type of treatment for cancer sufferers that do not suffer from the same painful side effects of conventional treatments.

Rob Griggs
http://www.articlesbase.com/medicine-articles/pancreatic-cancer-and-its-alternative-treatments-709981.html

Have you ever taken a look outside your window and noticed the busy, rushed world we all live in today? Cars stream by, people hurry to offices where tensions pile up, and then those same individuals rush back home to a second shift of getting supper to the table and taking care of children. There’s very little that’s relaxing about our lives, and sore, aching muscles or a feeling of exhaustion are common complaints. The immune system suffers from a pressurized world where there’s no time to rest.

There are a lot of side effects from over-the-counter and prescription medication intended to help us feel better when our immune systems become overloaded. Cold medicines can leave people drowsy and slow, hurting production and making them want to return to bed, and yet many people can’t afford to take the days off work. Some other medications, such as anti-depressants, make people feel as if their senses are numbed. No one should feel as if they have to live with the side effects of pills and drugs, when there is a better alternative.

Wouldn’t it be good to feel better, have more energy, get rid of those muscle aches and pains, and even have migraines ease up or go away completely? Is it worth a shot? What if this alternative came with very little risk of side effect? It sounds pretty appealing, and it might be surprising to learn that this procedure is acupuncture.

Acupuncture might seem like the current rage in alternative medicine, but it has been around for thousands of years. Acupuncture’s roots can be traced back to the Taoist tradition. Practitioners of acupuncture, before it was called so, would meditate on how man and the world’s energy merged with each other. The flow of nature was within the human body and governed by a life force or energy called Qi (pronounced chee).

Within the body, as in nature, there were lines that energy ran down. These lines are called meridians, and there are fourteen meridians within the human body. From these fourteen meridians, there are thousands of points that allow the blocked energy (from bodily injury, stress, or a poorly cared-for self) to be corrected.

The acupuncturist, after an initial physical and questioning the patient about his or her past medical history, will locate the damaged or blocked area and begin work. Thin, solid needles are inserted into the skin. It is virtually painless. The needles are then manipulated by the hand or electrical stimulation. The acupuncturist then leaves the patient to rest and relax before coming back in to remove the needles.

Acupuncture isn’t a miracle cure and more than one visit is usually required to see large improvement on how we feel. However, it’s a good alternative to prescription medication that can leave individuals feeling fuzzy or zombie-like. In fact, more and more insurance plans are covering the costs of acupuncture, realizing that the alternative medicine has great value in helping people. There are little side effects and risks, and it’s certainly worth a try as opposed to filling oneself up with medication and drugs.

John Edmond
http://www.articlesbase.com/non-fiction-articles/is-acupuncture-a-real-alternative-to-western-medicine-81738.html

Throughout our society obesity and issues dealing with our weight has become an ongoing problem. With fast food restaurants on every corner of the street and television and video games taking away from exercise, our society is becoming increasingly lazy. You probably have tried hundreds of methods to control your weight, but have you considered taking alternative weight loss medicine?

There are a number of different weight loss programs on the market that consist of you taking pills or shakes that contain various ingredients. While some can be effective, the safer route to go is getting on alternative weight loss medicine. It is more natural and will ultimately save you money over time.

The biggest advantage to losing weight with alternative medicine is that your body heals itself instead of healing through strong drugs. When you take strong drugs, regardless of what it is for, there is always the risk of becoming addicted to the drugs. There are also several side effects that can be assessed when taking a prescription drug. With alternative medicine, it comes more natural and is less addictive.

This is not to say that there are no, however. Complimentary medicine still has several critics because of the fact that many professional doctors do not accept it. However, more and more doctors are becoming educated on alternative medicine making it more of a mainstream type of prescription.

Another benefit is that it can have a positive effect on other areas of your life. For example, if you opt to meditate to lose weight, this will also help you relax and reduce stress. By reducing your stress level you will be more inclined to exercise, which will help you lose weight.

Also by feeling more relaxed you will be full of energy and feel more energized throughout your day. If you get on a precise dietary plan, you may become agitated and struggle with sticking to a direct guideline. In turn, alternative weight loss medicine is natural and creates a healthier lifestyle without putting you through a vigorous schedule or diet plan.

In basic terms, an alternative medicine is something that has been rejected or neglected by physicians. Because of this, it is vital that you are careful with what you take. Make sure to do a lot of research and talk to a physician prior to taking any alternative weight loss medicine. If your physician does not recommend it, get a second opinion just in case your physician is opposed to alternative medicine.

There are several benefits to losing weight with alternative medicine. It can be cheaper, it allows your body to heal itself and you have less of a chance of becoming addicted to it. As long as you are careful and do the necessary research, taking alternative weight loss medicine can be extremely beneficial.

Syndey Krause
http://www.articlesbase.com/fitness-articles/is-alternative-weight-loss-medicine-the-way-to-go-118945.html

As part of President George W. Bush’s Twenty in Ten initiative that aims to reduce gasoline consumption in the United States up to 20 percent in the next ten years, Bush Administration’s established the Alternative Fuel Standard (AFS) that will require companies including car manufacturer’s to utilize about 35 billion gallons of renewable and alternative fuels in 2017.

In regards with this, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has also established the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), the country’s first ever comprehensive renewable fuel standard initiative. The RFS program was presented to the public during a recently press conference held last April 10, 2007 conducted by EPA and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrator (NHTSA), along with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Here is what the officials of the three government agencies have to say.

Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman:

“Increasing the use of renewable and alternative fuels to power our nation’s vehicles will help meet the President’s Twenty in Ten goal of reducing gasoline usage by 20 percent in ten years. The Administration’s sustained commitment to technology investment will bring a variety of alternative fuel sources to market and further reduce our nation’s dependence on foreign sources of energy.”

Meanwhile, Nicole R. Nason, Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said: “While we must look at increasing the availability of renewable and alternative fuels, we must also continue to improve the fuel efficiency of our passenger cars and light trucks. As a part of the President’s “20 in 10″ energy security plan, we need Congress to give the Secretary of Transportation the authority to reform the current passenger car fuel economy standard.”

The main objective of the RFS program is to promote the use of alternative fuels like ethanol and biodiesel that can be abundantly produced from agricultural crops found all over the U.S. including corn, soy beans, sugar cane, and other vegetables. Some of the initiatives, requirements, and other objectives of the RFS program include: motor vehicles sold in the U.S. by 2012 should run on about 7.5 billion gallons renewable fuel mixed with conventional fuel (like diesel or gasoline); reduce the utilization of petroleum-based fuel up to 3.9 billion gallons; reduce the harmful emissions and greenhouse gasses by 13.1 million metric tons by 2012; and reduce gasoline use by approximately 20 percent after the next ten years.

With the RFS program implemented, we might see a Jeep model with quality Jeep steering damper that runs on ethanol or biodiesel fuel.

Lisa Ziegler
http://www.articlesbase.com/automotive-articles/epa-establishes-alternative-fuel-standard-130749.html

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During President George Bush’s State of the Union Address in January this year, he pointed out that one of his administration’s goals is energy independence for the country. He also promised to earmark a huge amount of funding for the development of alternative fuels which will reduce the United States’ dependence on oil-producing countries.

This announcement was followed by the President’s visit to the assembly plants of General Motors and Ford. The president also met with chief executive officers from Ford, General Motors and Chrysler as evidence of his dedication to making the United States energy independent. While the “Twenty in Ten” goal announced by the President is supported widely by U.S. car manufacturers, General Motors’ Vice Chairman Bob Lutz seems to have taken a step back from the administration-inspired “global climate-change mania”.

The journeyman of the auto industry who has worked for BMW, Chrysler and Ford and currently with General Motors pointed out that the administration should enact a national policy concerning the use of alternative fuels. Lutz pointed out that the current energy dependence issue is putting pressure on the auto industry only. He pointed out that the auto industry is already doing its part to reduce fuel dependence but it also needs help from other sectors of the country especially the alternative fuel industry with the support of the U.S. government.

One problem being faced by the auto industry is that there are few refilling stations that are catering to the need for bio-ethanol.

This issue has been raised recently by concerned individuals in the auto industry. The number of flex-fuel vehicles on the road is ever increasing but only one percent of these actually run on E85. This fact shows that the vehicles produced by car manufacturers to reduce fossil fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions are being rendered useless.

While tests have shown that if these vehicles run on E85, which is a combination of conventional gasoline and bio-ethanol, greenhouse gas emissions can be significantly reduced. Add to that the fact that these vehicles are still running on conventional gasoline shows that greenhouse gas emission is not really reduced.

Another problem being faced by the alternative fuel industry is that it cannot produce enough bio-ethanol for the nation’s consumption. The Bush administration has already taken steps to support the alternative fuel industry by urging the U.S. Congress to approve the funding for companies developing alternative fuels. Bob Lutz though has suggested that the United States should import bio-ethanol from Brazil. Brazil is currently the fastest growing producer of bio-ethanol. “I’d much rather import from Brazil than from some of the countries that we’re getting the oil from today,” says Lutz.

In the United States, aside from developing bio-ethanol as an alternative to fossil fuel, biodiesel is also being promoted as a substitute to petroleum diesel.

As far as General Motors financial stability, Lutz said that GM is having a “pretty good year”. This is in view of the fact that Toyota has overtaken them for the first quarter of 2007 in terms of global sales. General Motors, while losing billions for the past couple of years or so, has posted a good ending to the year 2006 with a fourth quarter profit of $950 million. Although the Detroit-based auto manufacturer ended 2006 on a high note, they still suffered from a $2 billion loss for the entire year. While Toyota’s success may require highly efficient brake pads from EBC active brakes direct to be slowed down, General Motors is already taking steps to take back their position as the top of the sales output list.

As far as the competitiveness in today’s auto industry, Lutz has this to say: “This industry is more than 100 years old, and it has definitely seen some dog-eat-dog days, but I’d venture to say that it’s never seen a period of more intense, more pressure-packed competition than right now.”

Anthony Fontanelle
http://www.articlesbase.com/automotive-articles/gms-lutz-calls-for-national-renewable-energy-policy-138380.html

Inventor Develops an Electrical Apparatus That Produces FREE Energy
By Nathaniel Douglas

alternative energy researcher and inventor Natheniel Douglas has recently developed an apparatus for duplicating electrical power as it flows through a bypass circuit whereas the primary power remains unaltered and the duplicated induced energy increases the sum of the output power to become greater than the input power.

Unlike a transformer, the Duplicator is connected in a series with the load. The Duplicator harnesses the changing magnetic flux of the passing current to generate additional current into an independent circuit. Electron drift is comprised of electromotive force in random directions. The Duplicator’s inductive line of force simply navigates a portion of this drift into a selected direction, thus, generating an electric current, preferably described as duplicated current. Duplication requires no energy transfer or energy depletion, therefore, there is no electrical energy lost within the main circuit.

Power Duplicator will amplify electrical energy on both small and large scale, without limitation to the number of duplications. The duplicated energy can also be connected in parallel with the passing energy – and in series with another Duplicator. The interconnection between Duplicators, series and parallel, are infinite. A relatively small electrical energy source is required to initiate the duplicating reaction. The technology will diminish and undermine the need for nuclear energy conversion plants and long-distance power plants. Because the Duplicator converts and duplicates all forms of electrical energy (alternating and direct), the technological implementations are quite versatile, thus allowing the adaptation for integration and mobility.

It is impelling to discuss in brief its ancestor – the transformer. Transformers may be used to manipulate current and voltage, a very unique trait. Electrical transformers have the potential to multiply current indefinitely within its primary circuit, and voltage indefinitely within its secondary circuit – limited only to engineering. Transformers, similar to the Duplicator, amplify power. Without this amplification, modern transformers would never exceed 45 percent efficiency. For any type of induction, the inducing power has to be twice the induced power in order to cancel opposing force of the induced and to sustain induction. Transformers held the key to power amplification, yet mutual induction retards their full potential. Power Duplicator provides the necessary modifications transformer technology lacks for efficient power amplification.

The challenge started around seven years ago. The inventor was driving through rural Georgia and could not help but notice the miles and miles stretch of high-tension power lines along the highway. He wondered to himself, “What if I could tap into the varying magnetic field these wires produced to obtain free energy?” He later started the research project “In Search of FREE Energy.” Advance research into transformer technology provided assurance that fuels his determination – yet still there was a missing link. On September 19th, 2007 he found it.

Nathaniel Douglas

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Nathaniel Douglas
http://www.articlesbase.com/science-articles/inventor-develops-an-electrical-apparatus-that-produces-free-energy-696510.html

More and more homeowners are becoming sensitive to the issue of global warming. There are many factors that contribute to global warming, and one of these factors, is home heating. Home heating is a need, especially for homes in colder countries. The harsh cold winter can be unbearable at times, and a proper home heating system keeps the family warm.

But the problem with conventional home heating systems is that they are powered by oil. In other words, the heat that is produced to warm up the homes is generated by burning oil. This poses two problems. First, burning of oil leads to air pollution, which contributes to global warming. Secondly, oil is not a renewable energy source. And the leaders of our world are well aware of this fact. So we are constantly on the look out for alternative home heating systems – systems that use renewable energy sources instead of oil.

Fortunately, with the evolution of technology, the future looks bright. There are already heating systems available in the market that use renewable energy sources. Here are some examples.

Solar heating systems.

The sun offers an infinite energy source. And it is exciting to see how heating systems harness the heat energy of the sun to heat up our homes. The concept is a simple one. Firstly, there must be a way for the homes to collect heat energy from the sun. Any materials that can trap heat will be able to fill this role. Then there must be some way that the heat energy can be stored and then transferred to other parts of the house. In reality, two types of solar heating systems are used – passive and active systems.

Passive systems make use of thermal masses to collect heat from the sun. Thermal masses can be in the form of tiles or water. The heat energy is then stored in the floor or in the walls. As a passive heating system depends on the source of sunlight, the thermal masses have to be placed strategically to be exposed to as much sunlight as possible (e.g. facing South). This type of system uses the least energy.

Active systems, unlike passive systems, do make use of electricity. In other words, they don’t just passively sit around to wait for the sun to hit them. Instead, they are actively collecting heat energy from the sun using solar panels, exchanges, and storing the heat in storage tanks. Compared to passive heating systems, an active heating system is more reliable. However, it consumes more energy as it relies on electricity to power the energy collection process.

Geothermal heating system.

Geothermal heating system is another example of a heating system that relies on renewable energy sources. The heat is actually collected from the ground, and then transfered to the house in pipes. This process can be repeated again and again for as long as there is a need. In this way, there is no need for the use of oil, and the environment is not harmed.

Gen Wright
http://www.articlesbase.com/diy-articles/tips-for-choosing-an-alternative-home-heating-system-688986.html