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Channel: ScienceDaily: Organic Farming NewsAssessing antibiotic breakdown in manure
Channel: NYT > Organic FoodAgricultural scientists are studying how oxytetracycline, an antibiotic that is administered to animals, breaks down in cattle manure.
Plant buffers may limit spread of antibiotics in animal wasteBuffer strips of grasses and other plants can trap and break down veterinary antibiotics in manure fertilizers, according to new research.
Solutions to climate change: Using trees and grasses to capture carbon and produce energyA unique research project in the UK is investigating how coppiced trees and grass crops can be used both to generate renewable energy and to trap carbon in the soil over the long term.
From the ancient Amazonian Indians: 'Biochar' as a modern weapon against global warmingScientists are reporting that "biochar" -- a material that the Amazonian Indians used to enhance soil fertility centuries ago -- has potential in the modern world to help slow global climate change. Mass production of biochar could capture and sock away carbon that otherwise would wind up in the atmosphere as carbon dioxide, the main greenhouse gas.
Protection of organic products taken to next levelReady-to-eat, organic processed pork products look similar to conventionally cured meats. The organic versions have become popular among consumers as processors work to meet the demand. Although the natural and organic processed meat products are manufactured to simulate traditionally cured meat products as closely as possible, they're not exactly alike.
Fertilizer use not always helpful in revegetation effortsRevegetation efforts in a subarctic Quebec community show that not all plants respond favorably to the use of fertilizers. Agricultural researchers used organic and mineral fertilizers on three different species of plants with mixed results. Vegetation in the community is damaged because of land development and the use of all terrain vehicles.
Vermicompost from pig manure grows healthy hibiscusVermicomposting, using earthworms to turn waste into nutrient-rich fertilizer, can be an economical, organic waste management practice. The resulting product, called vermicompost, or worm castings, can be an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional substrate additives for producing container-grown plants. Researchers experimented with pine bark amended with vermicompost derived from pig manure to produce healthy hibiscus. The study suggests that dolomitic lime, sulfated micronutrients, and phosphorous can be eliminated as substrate additives.
Future of organic ornamental plantsAcreage of organic nurseries and greenhouses in the US increased 83 percent since 2004. But supermarket sales of organic ornamental plants are not keeping up with this trend; organic herbs and flowers have been marketed primarily through the Internet, community agriculture groups, and local farmers markets. Organic and conventional growers consider insect and fertility to be the biggest challenges facing organic growers and these topics should be top priorities for future research on organic greenhouse production.
Sustainable farming may help maintain healthy climateSustainable farming, initially adopted to preserve soil quality for future generations, may also play a role in maintaining a healthy climate, according to researchers.
Organic Weed Control Options For Highbush Blueberry; Pine Needle Mulch Most EffectiveWeeds are a widespread problem for the blueberry industry, particularly in young plantings when bushes are not fully established and most susceptible to competition. Weed control is even more of a challenge for growers of organic products, including organic highbush blueberry. Researchers investigated using mulches of pine needles, manure--sawdust compost, and seafood waste compost for weed control. Results indicate pine needles were the most effective mulch in suppressing weed growth.
Hot Microbes Cause Groundwater Cleanup RethinkAustralian researchers have discovered that micro-organisms that help break down contaminants under the soil can actually get too hot for their own good.
Golf Course Putting Greens Show Their Age: Researchers Seek To Maintain Healthy Greens, Reduce Construction CostsJust like the rest of us, golf courses show their age -- especially on putting greens, which experience more foot traffic than anywhere else on golf courses. Putting greens, which comprise 1.6 percent of the total area on most courses, require more intensive management than any other part of the course. To keep putting greens in top form, turfgrass experts study ways to provide proper nutrients to the root zone, a critical area for maintaining healthy turf.
Indoor Plants Found To Release Volatile Organic CompoundsPotted plants add aesthetic value to homes and offices, and have been shown to remove volatile organic compounds (VOCs) gases or vapors emitted by solids and liquids that may have adverse health effects. But take heed when considering adding some green to your environment; in addition to giving off oxygen and sucking out harmful VOCs, a new study shows that some indoor plants actually release volatile organic compounds into the environment.
Organic Apple Orchard Floor Maintenance: Mulching, Flaming And 'Swiss Sandwich' Techniques AnalyzedOrganic apple farming starts from the ground up. Maintaining a healthy orchard floor is the key to preventing weeds and keeping soil healthy. Researchers compared three methods of orchard floor maintenance; alfalfa hay mulch treatment, applied by hand in the spring and fall; a flame burning technique in which a propane burner was used to heat the weeds and the Swiss sandwich system, which leaves a strip of vegetation to grow in the tree row.
Orchids And Fungi -- Partners For LifeThree Thai orchids have been found to rely on a wide range of fungi to help them take carbon out of the soil instead of producing their own organic carbon.
Sustainable Agriculture: Perennial Plants Produce More; Landscape Diversity Creates Habitat For Pest EnemiesAdvances in ecology increasingly reveal that conventional agricultural practices have detrimental effects on the landscape ecology, creating problems for long-term sustainability of crops. Ecologists are exploring how our agricultural practices can take lessons from natural environments.
Waste From Textile Industry Transformed Into Rich Compost With Help Of Manure And EarthwormsWaste from the textiles industry could with the assistance of earthworms and some animal manure become a rich compost for agriculture, according to a report in the International Journal of Environment and Pollution.
Little-known Marine Decomposers Attract The Attention Of Genome SequencersScientists will sequence the genomes of four species of labyrinthulomycetes. These little-known marine species were selected for sequencing as the result of a proposal submitted to the competitive JGI Community Sequencing Program by a team of microbiologists.
Ethanol Production Could Jeopardize Soil ProductivityCrop residues possess a critical role in sustaining soil organic matter, and as it is increasingly being used for the production of cellulosic-based ethanol, this removal may impact the long-term productivity of soils.
Is Organic Overrated?Just a few short years ago, if you wanted to buy organic food, you had to make a special trip to an out-of-the-way grocery store. Today, organic products are, well, cropping up all over the place. Are they really worth the higher price or is it just another marketing maneuver?
Biofilms As River SentinelsResearchers in Lyon decided to use the reaction of a group of micro-organisms to the presence of toxic molecules in evaluating the ecological status of a river and thus develop bioindicators based not on species identification, but on their functions in the environment.
Soil Nitrogen Test Measures Microbial NitrogenThe Illinois Soil Nitrogen Test was recently studied to clarify the chemical nature of what the test measures and its relationship to microbial growth in soils, determining that the test does not estimate total soil nitrogen and is selective for certain forms of microbial nitrogen.
Organic Dairy Manure May Offer High Quality Fertilizer OptionDairy cows that produce USDA-certified organic milk also produce manure that may gradually replenish soil nutrients and potentially reduce the flow of agricultural pollutants to nearby water sources, according to new findings.
There?s Money In Managing Manure When It?s Done RightNew and expanding swine production facilities in North Carolina are required to use manure management systems that meet the strictest environmental performance standards in the nation. Fortunately, scientists have developed a system that exceeds state benchmarks for controlling pollutants from swine farms.
Impact Of Floods On SoilsResearchers have examined the effects of flooding on soil, and have discovered new ways in which short-term ponding conditions can affect soil aggregation and the chemistry of the soil-water system. These conditions can have a great impact on soil quality and agriculture in the region.
Can Organic Cropping Systems Be As Profitable As Conventional Systems?The rise in organic cropping has led agronomists to study whether or not it can be as profitable for farmers as monocropping systems, and they were able to conclude that governmental policy supporting mono-culture is outdated and should be shifted to promote organic farming practices.
Spreading Antibiotics In The Soil Affects Microbial EcosystemsAntibiotics used extensively in intensive livestock production may be having an adverse effect on agricultural soil ecosystems. Researchers describe how antibiotics passed from the animals in manure that was then spread on farmland. Although higher organisms, such as earthworms, would only be affected at unrealistic concentrations of antibiotics, changes in soil bacterial communities have been found repeatedly using molecular microbiological techniques.
Rock Rose Leaves And Olive And Date Pits Make Up New Anti-pesticide FormulaA Spanish-Moroccan research team has developed an ecological means of reducing pesticide-related water pollution by using natural organic waste materials, such as olive and date stones, and the leaves of plants such as the rock rose and radish. This new formula could help to reduce this problem that causes damage to health and the environment.
Chicken Manure Biodegrades Crude Oil In Contaminated SoilIt is an unlikely application, but researchers in China have discovered that chicken manure can be used to biodegrade crude oil in contaminated soil. Writing in the International Journal of Environment and Pollution the team explains how bacteria in chicken manure break down 50 percent more crude oil than soil lacking the guano.
New Test For Detecting Fake Organic MilkScientists in Germany are reporting development of a new, more effective method to determine whether milk marketed as "organic" is genuine or just ordinary milk mislabeled to hoodwink consumers.
Will Large Amounts Of Soil Carbon Be Released If Grasslands Are Converted To Energy Crops?A recent study analyzed whether or not soils that were converted from perennial grasses to the production of bioenergy grain crops would experience loss of soil organic carbon. The researchers found the best method to keep this carbon sequestered is through no-till production.
Soil Carbon Storage Is Not Always Influenced By Tillage PracticesRecent research studied the impacts of tillage and nitrogen and phosphorus fertilization on carbon storage, revealing that the effect of no-till on carbon sequestration can be variable depending on soil and climatic conditions and nutrient management practices.
Wastewater Irrigation Effective On Bermudagrass HayFarmers in North and South Carolina already make every drop of water count by recycling livestock wastewater for irrigation. Now scientists have found ways to boost benefits from this practice even more.
Understanding Phosphorus In Soils Is Vital To Proper ManagementPhosphorus can have a significant effect on water quality, entering these water sources in a variety of ways, particularly due to runoff from phosphorus enriched soil. A new study examined the characteristics of phosphorus in soils as a way to understand how it behaves in soils and how it is transported in runoff.
Prairie Soil Organic Matter Shown To Be Resilient Under Intensive AgricultureA recent study has confirmed that although there was a large reduction of organic carbon and total nitrogen pools when prairies were first cultivated and drained, there has been no consistent pattern in these organic matter pools during the period of synthetic fertilizer use, that is, from 1957-2002.
A Win-win: U-pick Pumpkin Farms Recycle Urban LeavesThe growing popularity of rural fall festivals, grade school farm tours, and "u-pick" pumpkin farms has resulted in an increase in consumer demand for pumpkins throughout the country. A critical challenge for pumpkin farmers promoting entertainment agriculture, or "agritourism," is maintaining fields that are weed-free, attractive, and safe for consumers.
Ancient Soil Replenishment Technique Helps In Battle Against Global WarmingFormer inhabitants of the Amazon Basin enriched their fields with charred organic materials-biochar-and transformed one of the earth's most infertile soils into one of the most productive. These early conservationists disappeared 500 years ago, but centuries later, their soil is still rich in organic matter and nutrients. Now, scientists, environmental groups and policymakers forging the next world climate agreement see biochar not only as an important tool for replenishing soils, but as a powerful tool for combating global warming.
Managing Carbon LossThe push for alternative energy has created a large demand for corn stover, a popular feedstock used to produce cellulosic ethanol, but utilizing these materials, rather than using it as compost, means a loss of soil organic carbon. Researchers have studied the effectiveness of alternative carbon augmentation practices and have reported positive results.
Replacing Corn With Perennial Grasses Improves Carbon Footprint Of BiofuelsConverting forests or fields to biofuel crops can increase or decrease greenhouse gas emissions, depending on where -- and which -- biofuel crops are used, researchers report.
Model To Measure Soil Health In Bioenergy EraThe loss of soil organic matter due to poor land-management practice threatens farmlands, and while the use for crop residues as feedstock for biomass ethanol and bio-based products increases, these materials no longer contribute to the health of the soil. Scientist have now developed a method of measuring soil quality to assure an adequate amount of soil organic matter, called the CQESTR model.
Global Warming Is Changing Organic Matter In Soil: Atmosphere Could Change As A ResultNew research shows that we should be looking to the ground, not the sky, to see where climate change could have its most perilous impact on life on Earth. Scientists have shown that global warming actually changes the molecular structure of organic matter in soil.
Earthworm Activity Can Alter Forests' Carbon-carrying CapabilitiesEarthworms can change the chemical nature of the carbon in North American forest litter and soils, potentially affecting the amount of carbon stored in forests. Scientists want to determine the earthworms' effect on forest chemistry by comparing carbon composition in forests that vary in earthworm activity.
New Progress In Soil EcologyThe loss of organic matter is a threat to soil quality. Agricultural soils as well as mountain soils are both at risk; and both function as carbon sinks, and, under the impact of climate warming, could become sources greenhouse gas emissions. Near-infrared spectroscopy is a very promising avenue able to quantify the build-up of carbon in the soils at a large scale.
Over-use Of Organic Fertilizers In Agriculture Could Poison Soils, Study FindsExcessive doses of organic residues in agricultural fields could be dangerous for plants, invertebrates and micro-organisms living in the soil. This is the finding of a new study that shows that the use of appropriate levels of fertilizers would prevent this toxic impact on the soil biota.
Models Help Assess Biofuels' SustainabilityMany agricultural products can be converted into feedstocks for alternative fuel. Now analysis from the Agricultural Research Service suggests that they can be used this way without reducing the nation's food supply, soil production capacity or environmental quality.
Substantial Loss Of Carbon, Nitrogen From Burned Soils -- And Connections To Warming ClimateA new study led by the Pacific Northwest Research Station represents the first direct evidence of the toll wildfire can take on forest soil layers. It draws on data from the 2002 Biscuit Fire, which scorched some 500,000 acres in southwest Oregon.
Using Electrons To Treat Organic SeedsSales of organic products are booming: Consumers want their food to be untainted. To avoid the use of fungicides yet nevertheless protect plants from disease, researchers have developed a method that involves bombarding seeds with electrons to kill fungal spores and viruses.
Experiment Demonstrates 110 Years Of Sustainable AgricultureResearchers have shown that a plot of land on the campus of Auburn University that has been maintained by a century old practice of sustainable farming can produce similar cotton crops to those using other methods. This 110 year old continuous field experiment, called "the Old Rotation," utilizes traditional crop rotation methods and includes winter legumes to protect the soil from winter erosion.
New Pasture Rules Issued for Organic Dairy Producers
The ruling was cheered by many in the organic industry who said it could force some larger dairies to change how they operate.For Some, ?Kosher? Equals Pure
In an era of heightened concern over food contamination, allergies and the provenance of ingredients, the market for kosher food among non-Jews is setting records.Reviving New York State?s Grain Belt
The grain belt in upstate New York is now being revived and expanded, with specialty grains ground locally into flours and meals.Farm-to-Table Cuisine in a Homey Package
Local produce, prepared in a plain manner that defines ?homemade,? is offered at a place that should not remain undiscovered.Dutch Cooperative Blurs Food Prejudices
In a Europe where conservative attitudes to farming are entrenched and hostility to genetically modified crops is sometimes obsessive, Food Valley is different.In a Time of Cutbacks, Organic Chocolate Maker Looks to Expand
Green & Black’s, the British organic chocolate maker, has expanded to North America, and is now aiming at Northern Europe, including Scandinavia, the Netherlands and Germany.
Next month, the Singapore-born, Swiss-raised chef who worked in New York for some 20 years, at Lespinasse, Spice Market and his own Café Gray will open Café Gray Deluxe in Hong Kong?s sleek new Upper House hotel (upperhouse.com). T asked Kunz for a few of his favorite finds around the world.
Freshly picked produce from the Farm can be found at a stand in front of the five-acre farm, as well as at a handful of local restaurants.
The Tenafly Farmers? Market opened in June and, despite early-season rains that delayed crops, is now well stocked with produce.
The Farmers Are Local, the Products Exotic
Many farms in Connecticut are specializing in exotic foods, like Caribbean grapefruit, manzano peppers and brown Indian cucumbers.?Non-GMO? Seal Identifies Foods Mostly Biotech-Free
Many makers of organic and natural foods said their credibility depended on ensuring that their products were free of genetically altered ingredients.You Say Tomato, I Say Agricultural Disaster
As we begin to grow more of our own food, we need to reacquaint ourselves with plant pathology and understand that what we grow, and how we grow it, affects everyone else.The six cultivated acres surrounding Holbrook Farm?s red barn retail shop are neatly lined with raised beds of lettuces, herbs, onions, edamame and okra.
Taste of New Mexico With an Organic Twist
Boxcar Cantina, the first restaurant in Fairfield County to be certified as ?green,? serves huge portions at moderate prices.
Can Will Allen make the inner city the next front in the good-food movement?Oil News
Channel: Oil and Gas News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.comCanadian firm makes new oil discovery in Colombia
Canadian-owned Pacific Rubiales has made a new oil discovery at an exploration well located in Colombia's Llanos Orientales region, a media report said.
Argentina to import gasoline for first time in 30 yearsArgentine oil company YPF has said that it plans to import 50 million litres of gasoline as demand outstrips supply in the South American nation.
Paramount Energy Trust files Annual Information Form and Form 40-F for theCanada and has filed its Form 40-F (which includes the AIF as an exhibit) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval ("EDGAR") system in ...
Q4 and FY2009 results- $58.6 million in gross operating revenues, $46.8 million EBITDA in 2009 - Declared cash distributions total $29.4 million, or $1.00 per unit - 98% distribution payout ratio in 2009, versus 102% in...
Sure Energy announces year end 2009 financial and operating results- Corporate production increased year over year from 373 BOE/d to over 662 BOE/d - Peace River Arch natural gas discovery in late 2009 has now increased production to 950 BOE/d - Sure Energy's pro...
Shell says no longer selling petrol to Iranoil giant Shell said Wednesday it had stopped selling petrol to Iran, becoming the latest major oil company to stop trading with the Islamic Republic."Shell is not currently selling gasoline to I...
Shell Ends Gas Sales to IranIran's Ahmadinejad Criticizes US Role in Afghanistan Oil giant Royal Dutch Shell says it is no longer selling gasoline to Iran, the latest in a growing number of oil firms to halt supplies to the Isla...
Saudi Aramco CEO Predicts Less Volatility in Oil PricesCEO Khalid Al-Falih said, "The price range that we have seen recently—$70 to $80 (a barrel)—I believe has been supportive of new investment." With oil prices at an eight-week high as U.S. gasoline...
Albion Petroleum Ltd. cancels private placementhas been cancelled. THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS RELEASE. Certain information in this press release may contain forward-looking ...
Saudi cuts April term to 1 Asian buyer, rest steadySaudi Arabia will reduce crude supply in April to a major Asian buyer ahead of OPEC's meeting next week, the first cut to a big lifter since late last year, but will keep full contracted volumes to ot...
Gambling on WTI HorseraceEditor of"The Schork Report" Understandably, this month’s STEO has few surprises: The settle price for the Nymex WTI contract for April delivery was revised $1 higher to $79.00, but May remains the ...
Paramount Energy Trust - Fourth Quarter and Year End Results Webcast - Marchhttp://www.newswire.ca/en/webcast/index.cgi . CNW's webcast of earnings calls is consistent with Market Regulation Services Inc. (RS) objectives of providing investors with material information broadl...
Shell stops gas sales to IranNEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Royal Dutch Shell has stopped selling gasoline to Iran, the company confirmed Wednesday, adding to a list of oil giants that have stopped sales after a threat of future U.S....
Shell, Vitol cut gasoline sales to IranNEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Oil major Royal Dutch Shell and oil-trading giant Vitol have suspended gasoline sales to Iran, as policy makers explore fresh options in an effort to curb the country's nucle...
Idemitsu, Showa Shell to suspend refinery operations due to slack demandTOKYO — Idemitsu Kosan Co and Showa Shell Sekiyu KK said Wednesday they will temporarily suspend operations of their oil refineries in fiscal 2010 on slack demand for gasoline and other petrole...
Argentina Will Force Shell, Petrobras To Boost Fuel OutputPlanning Minister Julio De Vido said the companies have intentionally lowered fuel output to create a supply shortage that forces prices higher. "Because of that, the state will intervene to ensure t...
Uganda State Oil Industry Gets $13.5 Million Grant From Norway) to fund a refinery feasibility study and put in place institutions to manage oil production and revenues and protect the environment, an official said Wednesday.
East Africa Shines as Oil Exploration Bright SpotEast Africa has become a promising new frontier for oil exploration and major multinationals are jostling for the rights to search for black gold, industry experts said Tuesday. "There are still...
Brace for Above-Normal US Hurricane SeasonFive hurricanes, two or three of them major, are expected to strike the U.S. coast in what could be an above-average 2010 Atlantic hurricane season, private forecaster
Crude oil stockpiles climb by 1.4 million barrelsOn Wednesday March 10, 2010, 10:59 am NEW YORK (AP) -- Crude inventories rose less than expected last week, while gasoline supplies dropped, the government said Wednesday. Crude inventories rose b...
Current Trends in the Oil Industry Affects Business -- Creating Interesting Developmentswww.rothmanresearch.com In December of 2009, crude oil price movement could easily be distinguished by two quasi conflicting drift. The OPEC Reference Basket made a ricochet recovery backed by the op...
Brookfield Renewable Power Fund Announces Completion of Preferred Share/CNW Telbec/ - (BRC.UN) - Brookfield Renewable Power Fund (the "Fund") today announced the closing of the previously announced public offering of 10 million Class A Preference Shares, Series 1 (the "S...
Alter NRG Corp. announces three strategic agreements that expand its productOctober 2009 a leading solutions provider in the growing geoexchange market, Alter NRG Corp. ("Alter NRG" or the "Company") is pleased to announce three further initiatives aimed at increasing its pre...
Ontario's Landmark Green Energy Plan Delivers/CNW/ - The future will be brighter for many businesses in Ontario as more than 500 new green energy projects, most of them solar power installations, were approved today. These 510 projects are ...
Calvalley Petroleum Inc. continues reserve growth momentumCalvalley Petroleum Inc. ("Calvalley" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has accepted a reserves report (the "Report") prepared by McDaniel and Associates ("McDaniel...
Oilsands Quest files third quarter form 10-Q and operational updatewww.sedar.com . The company also provides an operational update. The following discussion addresses material changes in our results of operations and capital resources and uses for the three and ...
Oilsands Quest provides highlights of third quarter operational update and/CNW/ - Oilsands Quest Inc. (NYSE AMEX:BQI) ("OQI" or "the Company") is evaluating the potential to develop its Axe Lake oil sands discovery in northwestern Saskatchewan using typical steam-assisted g...
S.Korea eyes four more UAE reactorsSouth Korea hopes to build an additional four nuclear reactors in the United Arab Emirates, the country's ambassador said on Monday. In December, the UAE awarded a South Korean group a deal to bu...
Sahara picks HP server solutionsSahara Petrochemicals, a Saudi-based firm specialising in petrochemical, chemicals and related products, has selected HP server solutions to automate and optimise its datacentre processes. The HP Bla...
Kepco to start awarding UAE nuclear deals soonThe Korea Electric Power Corp (Kepco) will start awarding contracts in about two months to start building the first nuclear reactor in the UAE, a senior Kepco executive said on Monday. Kepco heads a ...
Key Energy Services in new ME ventureKey Energy Services, a leading provider of onshore well service rigs in the world, has joined hands with Abu Dhabi-based AlMansoori Specialized Engineering, to set up its new venture in the Middle Eas...
Geosciences conference 2nd biggest in worldThe Ninth Middle East Geosciences Conference and Exhibition (GEO 2010) which is taking place in Bahrain is now the second largest event of its kind in the world. "There are four major conferences for...
Bharat Oman to commission refinery in Sept quarterBharat Oman Refineries Ltd (BORL) will commission its 120,000 barrels per day Bina refinery in central India in the July-September quarter, junior Indian oil minister Jitin Prasada told lawmakers on T...
PetroChina to start work on Iraqi Halfaya in H2PetroChina will start work to develop the giant Iraqi oilfield Halfaya in the second half of this year after the newly awarded contract has taken effect, chairman Jiang Jiemin said on Friday. "Halfay...
Adnoc to skip Q2 naphtha exportsAbu Dhabi National Oil Co (Adnoc) will skip term naphtha exports in the second quarter under its April 2010-March 2011 contract, due to a lack of supplies, traders said on Thursday. This, as well as ...
Kuwait Petroleum to maintain Q2 Asia curbsOpec-member Kuwait has notified at least two customers in Asia that it will keep curbs on term crude oil supplies in April-June steady from January-March, sources at the term buyers said. Kuwait Petr...
Abu Dhabi awards $300m Shah gas workAbu Dhabi and ConocoPhillips have awarded a Dh1.1 billion ($300 million) construction contract for their Shah gas project to Al Jaber Group, Emirati newspaper al-Ittihad reported on Saturday. Last mo...
Iran eyes joint work on gas field with KuwaitIran has proposed to Kuwait that the two Opec countries together develop the disputed Arash natural gas field in the Gulf, a senior official was quoted as saying on Saturday. 'Iran has proposed t...
Iran to issue $1.36bn bonds for South ParsIran will start offering bonds worth a total of 1 billion euros ($1.362 billion) to help fund the development of the South Pars natural gas field on March 9, the Oil Ministry's website Shana repor...
Iraq-China firms sign deal for Maysan fieldsIraq has signed an initial deal with China's CNOOC and Sinochem to develop the 2.5-billion-barrel Maysan oilfield complex, Oil Minister Hussain Al-Shahristani told Reuters on Sunday. A final deal...
Saudi Electricity capacity to rise by 12,000MWState-controlled Saudi Electricity Co said it would add 12,043 megawatts to its power generation capacity through 2015 to meet rising power demand in the kingdom. The company would increase its gener...
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New oil strategy for GCC urgedWhile GCC states are in the midst of an impressive economic transformation their economies still depend heavily on the oil and gas sectors. Developments during last year served as a reminder of this,...
Natural gas demand to grow 67 per centThe demand for natural gas will grow by more than 67 per cent by 2030, delegates at the Nitrogen and Syngas International Conference were warned. 'Natural gas provides 23 per cent of all energy c...
UAE to commission first nuclear plant in 2017The United Arab Emirates, which has launched an ambitious nuclear power programme, will commission its first nuclear power plant in 2017, the country's oil minister said on Tuesday. 'The obje...
Ipic launches $2.5 billion loanAbu Dhabi government-owned International Petroleum Investment Company (Ipic) has launched a $2.5 billion, three-year term loan that will refinance existing debt, banking sources close to the deal said...
Iran ‘to sign Gazprom deal on Azar oilfield’Iran is to sign a contract with Russia's Gazprom this month on developing the Azar oil field, a business daily said on Tuesday. Russia has taken a tougher line on Iran in recent months, supportin...
Halliburton says no need to merge despite pending dealsHalliburton Co., the world's second-largest oil field-services provider, said it doesn't feel the need to make a major acquisition after two of its top rivals announced takeovers.
7 Key Lessons To Prevent Worker Deaths During Hot WorkThe CSB has identified over 60 fatalities since 1990 due to explosions and fires from hot work activities on tanks. Workers are potentially at risk in the oil and gas industry, where flammables are ha...
PetroChina and Royal Dutch Shell made joint to acquire Australian Arrow energyOil giants PetroChina Co and Royal Dutch Shell have made a joint A$3.3 billion ($3 billion) bid to acquire Arrow Energy Ltd, an Australian coal-seam gas developer. Analysts said the move would boost P...
Shell is facing new troubles with nigerian rebelsRoyal Dutch Shell Plc’s Kokori oil flow-station in the southern Niger River delta was attacked by the People’s Patriotic Revolutionary Force, the group said in an e-mailed statement yester...
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Shell To Host 25th Anniversary Gastech In AmsterdamRoyal Dutch Shell is confirmed as the official host of the 25th Gastech conference and exhibition, taking place 21-24 March 2011 at the Amsterdam RAI, The Netherlands. "With their complete span of th...
Shell Pipeline Company Receives Common Ground Alliance President's AwardSan Diego, CA - The Common Ground Alliance (CGA), the nation's leading organization focused on protecting underground utility lines and the safety of people who dig near them, awarded Shell Pipeline C...
GE Oil & Gas Power Generation And Subsea Equipment Wins Bring Gorgon Project Awards To Over $1.1BFlorence, Italy and Perth, WA - GE Oil & Gas technology has again been selected to support the development of Gorgon, one of the world's largest untapped natural gas fields, which also features one of...
SGS Offers Free Webinar On The Role Of Mechanical Integrity Inspection In Capital ProjectsIn March and April 2010, SGS will be conducting free webinar sessions focusing on the role of mechanical integrity inspection in capital projects. The web seminar is the second in a series of webinars...
100, 000 Offshore Containers Certified By DNVFirst launched in 1989, DNV's Certification 2.7-1 for Offshore Containers has become the industry standard. Early February, DNV achieved a significant milestone, certifying the organisation's 100,000t...
OGX Announces The Presence Of Hydrocarbons In The Albian Section Of Well OGX-6RIO DE JANEIRO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- OGX Petróleo e Gás Participações S.A. ("OGX") (Bovespa: OGXP3, OTC: OGXPY), the largest Brazilian private sector oil and gas company in terms of offshore explo...
Still In Talks With Shell To Buy 3 Refineries"Shell and Essar can confirm that they are still in negotiations around the possible sale and purchase of Shell's three refineries at Stanlow in the U.K., and Heide and Harburg in
Tullow Plans "Huge Acceleration" Of Africa Oil Exploration-CEO, "there will be a huge acceleration in the exploration program, as many rigs as possible drilling all across the basin," in addition to field appraisal and the small-scale development of the first ...
Tullow Plans "Huge Acceleration" Of Africa Oil Exploration-CEO, "there will be a huge acceleration in the exploration program, as many rigs as possible drilling all across the basin," in addition to field appraisal and the small-scale development of the first ...
Still In Talks With Shell To Buy 3 Refineries"Shell and Essar can confirm that they are still in negotiations around the possible sale and purchase of Shell's three refineries at Stanlow in the U.K., and Heide and Harburg in
Tullow Plans "Huge Acceleration" Of Africa Oil Exploration-CEO, "there will be a huge acceleration in the exploration program, as many rigs as possible drilling all across the basin," in addition to field appraisal and the small-scale development of the first ...
Saudis have plenty of oil capacity as demand returnsStumbleUpon Arabia’s 4 million barrels a day of spare capacity can easily be absorbed into the market when global energy demand recovers after the recession, the head of the kingdom̵...
Arab refining projects may be scrappedA new report by the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries has said that uncertainty over future rates of global demand for oil derivatives, the fluctuation of construction material costs ...
Sinopec eyes oil refinery JV with Aramco, ExxonMobilChina's largest oil refiner, Sinopec, is considering setting up a joint venture with Saudi Aramco and US-based ExxonMbil to build an oil refinery able to process 12 million tonnes of crude per year in...
Iran says Opec may not boost output if demand risesIran's Opec governor has said that Opec may not necessarily boost output if oil demand rises, as producers outside the group could increase their production, Reuters has reported. 'Opec must consider ...
The Regulation Shell GameI think everyone has seen versions of this game. The street-corner con artist puts a pea under one of three cups and then whirls them around with speed and deception, while the "marks" bet on the ulti...
Oil Edges Up on China Import Surge, EIA Data EyedOil reversed earlier losses to gain a few cents towards $82 on Wednesday after China said imports jumped in February, boosting evidence that emerging Asian economies will lead global demand back into ...
East Africa new frontier for oil explorationEast Africa has become a promising new frontier for oil exploration and major multinationals are jostling for the rights to search for black gold, industry experts said. "There are still large area...
Paramount Energy Trust releases year end 2009 financial and operatingParamount Energy Trust releases year end 2009 financial and operating results, confirms March 2010 distribution and announces intention to convert to corporation
Eni Chief Calls For New Euro Gas Pipeline PlanPaolo Scaroni, chief executive of Italian oil and gas giant Eni, in a speech this evening at the CERAweek conference in Houston, called for a new strategy for providing Europe with a secure, long-term...
Kelman Technologies Inc. proposed going private transaction/CNW/ - Kelman Technologies Inc. ("Kelman") announced today that it has entered into a letter of intent with Seyco Operations Ltd. ("Seyco"), a corporation controlled by
Aromatherapy News
Channel: BBC News | Health | World Edition'No proof' IVF aided by acupuncture
There is no evidence acupuncture or Chinese herbal medicine boost the chance of IVF success, fertility experts warn.
India help for Sri Lanka amputeesAn Indian charity sends a team to Sri Lanka to provide 1,000 amputees in the war-ravaged north with artificial limbs.
'Problem kids' risk future painChildren with behavioural problems are twice as likely to suffer chronic pain as adults than others, say researchers.
US school soda deal 'cuts sugar'The US soft drinks industry says it has dramatically cut full-calorie beverages available in schools as part of a drive to tackle obesity.
Action urged on pregnancy deathsPregnant women in developing countries face the same risk of death as women in the UK did 100 years ago, say campaigners.
Obama continues healthcare attackUS President Barack Obama attacks insurers for raising rates as he continues his push for healthcare reform.
UK gives SA millions of condomsThe UK donates £1m ($1.5m) to South Africa to buy 42m condoms, as the nation builds up to the football World Cup.
Surgery on Mubarak 'successful'Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak undergoes successful surgery at a German clinic for an inflamed gall bladder, state media say.
Africa in bid to wipe out polioA campaign is launched to eradicate polio in west and central Africa, targeting 85 million children.
'London bomb stress' recognisedPsychologists say they have treated hundreds of survivors of the 2005 London bombings for post-traumatic stress disorder.
DNA test 'may predict best diet'A simple DNA test may predict whether someone is most likely to lose weight on a specific diet, say US researchers.
Illegal cord blood sample warningParents, hospitals and private firms are being warned over risky and illegal collections of umbilical cord blood
Sexual health 'milestone'Young people think frank conversations about sex infections signal that a relationship will last.
US to distribute female condoms Washington DC will become the first city in the US to make female condoms available for free, local media say.
Aids 'key cause of female death'The UN HIV/Aids programme says HIV has become the leading cause of death for women of reproductive age worldwide.
Premature brain 'wash out' hope A technique that "washes out" the brains of severely ill premature babies may aid survival, a study suggests.
Charity urges 5% tobacco tax riseA 5% rise in tobacco tax would lead to a drop in thousands of smokers and save millions in health costs, an anti-smoking charity says.
EU adds month to parental leaveThe EU extends minimum parental leave from three to four months, but the specifics will vary across the 27-nation bloc.
Sex drive 'lasts longer in men', research suggestsMen are likelier than women to enjoy sex in old age, researchers find.
Flu symptoms are 'of the brain rather than body', say expertsResearch by the University of Sussex suggests feeling lousy while ill may be down to reactions in the brain rather than physical symptoms.
Chickenpox rowA vaccine is available - why not use it in the UK?
Obesity riskWhy extra fat can turn you into a killer behind the wheel
Three-way swap UK's first pooled kidney transplant hailed a success
Dying breedAzeris in Talysh Mountains are no longer so long-lived
Surgery on jointsPatient benefits from rare ankle replacement
From BBC HealthWhat happens to your body under anaesthetic?
Cancer: The factsInformation and statistics on common types of cancer
Heart disease and strokePregnancy timeline From fertilisation to birth, an outline guide to a typical pregnancy and how the baby develops inside the womb.
Spa News
Channel: Search RSS | FindArticlesPool & Spa News - Pentair buys Acu-Trol
September 18, 2006 -- Pentair Inc. has purchased Acu-Trol Inc., a manufacturer of chemical controllers. The acquisition allows the Golden Valley, Minn.-based...
Pool & Spa News - Paddock gives away dream backyardSeptember 18, 2006 -- Paddock Pools, Patios & Spas of Scottsdale, Ariz., in conjunction with the Las Vegas Review Journal, held a $20,000 Dream Backyard Giveaway Contest...
Pool & Spa News - Butler wins trip to expo in VegasSeptember 18, 2006 -- James Butler of Omaha, Neb., has won a trip to Las Vegas to attend the 2006 International Pool & Spa Expo in November. He entered the contest after...
Pool & Spa News - Fun fountainSeptember 18, 2006 -- BackyardPoolProducts.com offers a new fountain with terra cotta coloring for Southwest and Mediterranean settings; product stands 4 feet tall, and...
Pool & Spa News - Look for the label: a new law in California is trying to make pump labels more user-friendly and clear up misperceptions about product performance. Soon, it might become the national standardSeptember 18, 2006 -- When was the last time you pulled a pump out of the box and looked at the motor label? It was probably your first week of training, right? You...
Pool & Spa News - BioGuardSeptember 18, 2006 -- Product: Spa Silken Product: Spa Silken
Features: this SpaGuard product is designed to improve the feel and clarity of spa water, to enhance...
Pool & Spa News - Crystal Clear Pool and SpaSeptember 18, 2006 -- Product: Eclipse3 Power Pak Product: Eclipse3 Power Pak
Features: kit contains E3 algicide, nonchlorine shock, scale and stain precention for...
Pool & Spa News - Great Northern EngineeringSeptember 18, 2006 -- Product: Roll-Up Cover Product: Roll-Up Cover
Features: each cover is custom built with Western red cedar or redwood slats to fit all shapes...
Pool & Spa News - North Coast Redwood DesignsSeptember 18, 2006 -- Product: Medot Gazebo Product: Medot Gazebo
Features: product features clear grade redwood, rounded corners, sliding windows and doors, and...
Pool & Spa News - Rotor ClampSeptember 18, 2006 -- Product: Self-Compensating Hose Clamps Product: Self-Compensating Hose Clamps
Features: the clamps expand and contract with the hose in...
Cosmetic News
Channel: Cosmetic News PortalClarisonic removes six times more makeup than manual cleansing
Clarisonic is clinically proven to be twice as effective as manual cleansing and removes six times more makeup, which can wreak havoc on the face if not removed properly. It has been shown to be suitable for all skin types, including skin affected by dermatological conditions lik ...
Exercise has an important part to play in staying fit and active as we get olderA recent study of the over 60s concluded that it's never too late to exercise and that even light exercise can successfully build muscle. The advantage of exercise has also been highlighted in the Department of Health's National Service Framework for the Elderly. With a populatio ...
Don't end up looking just like your NanWith grey hitting the catwalk and being sported by style icons such as Kate Moss and Pixie Geldof, Schwarzkopf Professional Ambassador Aaron Blondell, Art Director at John Carne Hairdressing advises what to ask for if you want to take the plunge with this daring but on-trend shad ...
Get your beauty sleep with The Beauty PillowThe Beauty Pillow Ltd. have come up with a simple and effective way of looking fresher and brighter when you wake, keeping wrinkles that would otherwise stay, at bay.
The Beauty Pillow was first designed 5 years ago in order to combat sleep lines (lines caused be sleeping nigh ...
Stay hydrated to beat the winter bluesAccording to the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF), you can help shake off winter's cobwebs and bounce back out of the gloom simply by drinking more fluid. Compiled with the help of an expert panel, a new guide to healthy hydration, published by the BNF, shows you the best ways ...
Treat your firends with Lush's new bath products instead of chocolate eggs this EasterThis Easter instead of giving family and friends over-packaged, calorific chocolate eggs this year, treat them to a tasty selection of Lush's new bath products. It is much kinder to the waistline and the environment, as Lush ballistics and bubble bars are solid which means they a ...
Vanessa Peters opens V Salon in the CityVanessa Peters is a couture hairdresser and one of the few five-star accredited stylists in the North of England. But perhaps just as important as this is the warmth and welcome that you receive when you arrive at Vanessa's ultra glam brand new salon, V Salon in the City. Her lat ...
Look flawless everyday and enhance your natural beauty with Tracie GilesImagine waking every morning to perfectly defined eyes, beautiful full lips, and flawless sleek brows. At Tracie Giles International, your dreams become reality.
Located at No 1 Harley Street, Tracie Giles is recognised as the established leader within semi-permanent make-up, ...
Beauty-Boxes launches Powder Room Range of make-up pouchesBeauty-Boxes have launched a gorgeous collection of make-up pouches. The 'Powder Room Range' features three pouches in a choice of six colours.
Whether you're heading out for the day or going on holiday, the Powder Room Range can help with all your needs. The small pouch is a ...
Jane Scrivner Candles are made from Organic Soy wax combined with pure essential oilsFrom divinely scented soy candles to silky skin elixirs and luxurious bath oils, Jane Scrivner definitely has something for the lady (or gentleman) in your life. Jane Scrivner Candles are hand made from 100% Organic Soy wax combined with an alchemic combination of pure essential ...
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Aromatherapy is the practice of using volatile plant oils, including essential oils, for psychological and physical well-being.
Products that contain artificial ingredients do not provide true aromatherapy benefits. At worst, they provide no benefit or be harmful. At best, they provide only a fraction of the benefit that natural products supply. Buyers seeking true aromatherapy products must look at the ingredient label to ensure that the product does not contain fragrance oils or unpure (chemical) components. A general rule-of-thumb is to be wary of products that do not list their ingredients and those that do not boast of having pure essential oils (look for products that contain pure essential oils on their ingredient list and avoid those that have words like fragrance). A note, however, is that some sellers of good-quality aromatherapy blends do not list their ingredients because they are worried that others may copy their creation. By asking the seller more about the blend, and listening to how they respond, you should have a better idea about the quality of the blend being sold. Good suppliers should be happy to provide you with a list of the ingredients. They understand that some individuals must avoid particular oils due to health problems.
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