Month: March 2010

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Ships and Oil

Modern day technology is giving us a better understanding of our world. Another example of this arrived today with the news that 12 shipwrecks were discovered during a probe of a gas pipeline route. The ships were discovered by the Russian led Nord Stream consortium that is planning to lay a pipe from Russia to Europe.

The ships are believed to be from the 17th and 18th centuries. Due to the low oxygen levels, very little decay has happened to the wrecks. Many of the wrecks are still in excellent condition and will remain so for the foreseeable future. While there are no plans as of yet to raise the wrecks, they will be an object of study that could shed light on the history of early navigation.

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Toyota Fixes

Despite all the work done by Toyota to fix their gas pedal problems, it seems that more work needs to be done. Some drivers are reporting that their cars are still malfunctioning even after being fixed by the company. Toyota announced that they are sending a team of experts to investigate the reported problems.

Congress has also been investigating the problem and has held several hearings on the matter. The National Highway Safety Administration is also concerned about the reports. Any driver who has had problems with their Toyota is being encouraged to take it to a dealer to be inspected.

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Great Advice!

One great way to improve your life is to talk to other people. It can be surprising to find other perspectives about how we live and the things that are important. I realized this recently after a conversation with a neighbor down the street. Sometimes the simplest things make all the difference. Nancy told me about her window plant boxes and how they improved her life. I thought about it and decided she was right.

Our mental health is very important. Having hobbies that we like can be very soothing and give us pleasure. Many people find peace in planting plants and watching them grow. One excellent way to achieve this is by taking advantage of window flower boxes that can be easily installed in your home. These boxes can also add value to your home.

I found a pretty neat site online called windowboxplanters.com that has something for everyone. The quality of their products is high and the prices are low. You can find garden window boxes that will help you get started with your hobby of gardening. I was glad to finally realize that Nancy was right. I have taken her advice and started my own seedlings. It’s always good to learn something new and this piece of advice may last throughout my life.

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Keeping it Safe!

The United States announced that several thousand U.S. troops will stay in the recently conquered town of Marjah. The town was the focus of a recent offensive that cleared the town of Taliban forces. The U.S. troops will be accompanied by more than one thousand Afghan troops who hope to keep the Taliban forces from returning.

The offensive and its aftermath is part of the “clear, hold, and build” program that is being implemented in an effort to bring about Afghan government control to the town. The Taliban is still fighting back and are setting roadside bombs in an effort to slow supply lines to the town. I hope this strategy will pay off for the thousands of Afghans who want a proper government.

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Icebergs

I’ve heard that icebergs float around in the ocean, but I never knew they could do a lot of harm. Of course there’s the Titanic that was sunk, but that seems not to be the norm. A new iceberg was formed the other day when a giant berg crashed into Antarctica. A berg that is 60 miles across crashed into the Mertz Glacier and caused another berg to break off. The new berg is about 48 by 24 miles long.

Some experts are worried that this could have unintended consequences. The effect of the ice displacement could affect ocean currents that cause cool water to sink and enrich with oxygen. Other experts say this is a normal event and won’t affect the climate. I guess only time will tell what will happen.

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The Right Gift

One of the hardest things to do is to find the perfect gift. Whenever it’s my wife’s birthday, I usually struggle to find just the right thing. Luckily, this year will be different. I found a site called shopwiki.com that has many items I know she would be interested in. Since my wife loves clothes and keeps up with the latest Womens Fashion Trends, I thought I would try to find something along those lines.

The big problem for me is that I don’t really keep up with the times. I have no idea who are the leaders as far as Womens Clothing Designers. I did do some research on the subject and now have at least a basic idea of what I’m looking for. I am really hoping to get her something special this year and so I am going all out.

Another factor I am taking into consideration is the environment. I know my wife would approve and so I am looking for something in the Eco Fashion line. I feel good knowing that my shopping habits will contribute to the well being of our earth. I am sure my wife will feel that way too. In the end, I think I have found the perfect gift. I just hope my wife will agree with my assessment.

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Dodging a bullet

Thousands of people all along the Pacific Rim were warned that a tsunami may hit their areas. The tsunami was set off by the earthquake in Chile. The warnings set off a panic of people who engaged in buying basic supplies and leaving the beaches for higher ground. All these people were lucky that the expected wave never materialized and the alert was cancelled.

Despite the fact that the waves never really got big, many people defended giving out the warnings. The tsunami that hit Indonesia in 2004 is still on everyone’s mind and its better to be safe than sorry. I’m glad that we live in a modern age that can predict disasters and work to prevent them.