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2008-9-8 Saving Reindeer -- and a Community -- in Mongolia (1/2)

yelanbulb — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 02:41:00 GMT

In far northern Mongolia, the survival of the smallest ethnic group in the country depends on reindeer. An American named XX visited the community when she studied in Mongolia 2002.... 阅读全文

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2008-9-7 High Fuel Prices Drive Manufacturing Closer to Home (2/2)

yelanbulb — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 01:38:00 GMT

Sweeten XX (Sweden's Ikea), the world’s largest seller of home furniture just opened its first factory in the united states in Virginia. Countries like the united states that ... 阅读全文

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2008-9-6 High Fuel Prices Drive Manufacturing Closer to Home(1/2)

yelanbulb — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:02:00 GMT

In the last thirty years, American businesses have increasingly used suppliers in china and all over the world. This helped fuel a current account deficit of 731 billion dollars last year. The current account is a measure of the differences between counties income and its current spending. Even so, many companies profited by importing goods from foreign suppliers as world trade barriers fell or oil prices were low. But wage Costs have risen in china. Now with oil so costly, many economists wonder how wise it is to make products far from home markets. A recent report by XX Canadian bank CIBC said shipping inflation is taking the place of the older trade terrorist(tariffs). For example, in the year 2006 , the cost to send a 12 meter shipping container from Shang Hai to the America east coast was 3000 dollars, now the cost has risen to 8000 dollars. High transportation costs have already affected Chinese foreign trade. The rate of the export growth decreased from about 27percent a year ago to 22 in the first half of business year. To cut transportation costs, some countries are opening factories in countries where they sell the products.

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2008-9-5 Brain Aneurysms: Rare but Usually Deadly If They Burst (2/2)

yelanbulb — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:09:00 GMT

People may live a long and healthy life and never know they have an aneurysm. But sometimes if it gets big enough it can cause pains or other problems that lead to its discovery. In XX case, his neck hurt for several weeks, doctors thought he had a pitch (pinched) nerve and a virus. But in Febrary (February) 1998, tests showed a leaking artery at the base of his brain. Doctors operated successfully and again for another aneurysms in another area. XX is the director of the Chicago chector (chapter) brain aneurysms foundation. She described what happened when she suffered a rupture in March of 2004, it began with a worst headache ever. She called emergency services, rescuers found her clasped in her kitchen. The operation was a success. But she was in a comma (coma) for three weeks. She walk(woke) up blind and unable to move. She had two surgeries to return her sight and another to correct a second aneurysms, she spent five months in the hospital and many months in physical therapy. Today, XX can walk again and says she can see better than ever.

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2008-9-4 Brain Aneurysms: Rare but Usually Deadly If They Burst(1/2)

yelanbulb — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:50:00 GMT

We often hear the term brain aneurysms. XX had two of them 20 years ago. Doctors saved his life. Now the 65 year-old senator from XX has just been named the vice presidential choice of democratic XX . Ohio’s first break out (black) congress woman XX was not so lucky. 58 year-old representatives XX died last week within hours after a brain aneurysms burst. Doctors said she may have had no warning which is (would) not be unusual. A brain aneurysm is a weak or thin area along an artery wall in the brain. and it can be so thin that the rapture and leaks(it ruptures and bleeds). The most common form looks like a small round berry hanging from the artery. XX says as many as 15 million in the united states or about 5 percent have brain aneurysm. Few than 30 thousand will suffer from a rupture . the national institute of nurlogical (neurological) disorders and stroke estimates 40 percent of people victims die within 24 hours. Another 25 percent die within 6 months.

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2008-9-3 Locavores Like Their Food Close to Home(2/2)

yelanbulb — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 01:35:00 GMT

The aim is to honor the tradition of foods prepared andin join(enjoyed) with time and care like a fine wine. The city of XX California is getting in the spirit of the local food movement. The city is located in the wine-making in the San Francisco bay area. Next week , the city council is expected to approve changes to make it easier to raise chickens and rabbits on smaller properties. No one is sure how many people want to. But any one with a single family house and a fence(fenced) back yard could keep as many as 16 chickens and 8 rabits. Larger properties could have more. Either way, a permit and an inspection would be required . residents could sell eggs but not meat. That is if the animals are used for meat. City officials give research about other places with similar rules. They learn that people often in(end) up giving their chickens name and treating them like pets. If that happens, residents will have no trouble finding boy names for roosters. under the proposal (proposed) new rules , the city will not permit any roosters other than those living there.

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2008-9-2 Locavores Like Their Food Close to Home (1/2)

yelanbulb — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 02:40:00 GMT

A locavore is someone who eats foods produced locally. Locavores usually define local as within 160 kilometers. This new term grew out of a reaction to the long distances that food commonly travels from farm to table. Locavore is a popular word these days in food advertising. Some American stores when they buy locally however they defined it may even identify the farm. farmers’ markets are also popular. These are often held once a week usually in a big outdoor space. Some people grow their own food at home or in community garden. Locally grown food can cost more. but Locavores find more satisfied (it more satisfying) not just the taste but the fact that they are supporting local producers. And Some believe eating local is healthier. This may be true in terms of freshness. but it often depends on how the food was produced. Restaurants are also joined in the local food movements. Last year, the national restaurant association reported a big demand for locally grown prodies (produce). and local food is involved in another movement-slow food. The Group slow food USA is part of the movement that started in Italy in answer to fast food.

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2008-9-1 Working With Clay: A How-to Guide (2/2)

yelanbulb — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 01:39:00 GMT

You can add materials to clay to gain desired results. For example, you can add sand to prevent tiny breaks or lines from forming into the finished product . but you should not use sands from coasts or osactions(oceans) instead you should use sands from rivers and other places of lands that are not near the sea . you can usually find good clay in low areas of new irlands (islands) or land especially if volcanoes help form the land. clay often exists in fields covered with some water .the clay will be found about one meter below the ground. River banks often also have clay about one meter or less under the surface. You can recognize the clay because it is very shinning when it is wet . you can also perform a test. Take some of the material and add enough water to it to make it seem Like you are making a bread, and press it in your hand until it is about the size of an egg. It is probably clay if it holds together instead of falling apart when you stop pressing.

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2008-8-31 Working With Clay: A How-to Guide (1/2)

yelanbulb — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 14:10:00 GMT

Clay is found almost every where in the world. It is formed by the action of wind and water on the rocks over thousands of years. The rocks change in both chemical and physical... 阅读全文

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2008-8-30 Interest Grows in International High Schools in US (2/2)

yelanbulb — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 13:24:00 GMT

Over all , New York officials recently reported that the city’s four year graduation rate excluding August graduates reached 52 percent last year. At the same time, they repor... 阅读全文

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