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Fast trains in China

I was not surprised to learn today that China now has the fastest train in the world. It appears that they have been working hard to expand their train system and have taken advantage of new technologies to do so. Their newest train can reach a peak speed of 217 miles per hour and links the cities of Guangzhou and Wuhan. This means that travelers can make the journey in about three hours.

I am glad to hear that China is becoming a more modern nation. While they may not be perfect in every way we would like, they are fast becoming a modernized nation. I am glad to welcome them to the modern world and wish them continued success in their endeavors.

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Spreading the word

The best thing about the office I work in is that we are actually expanding even though the economy is not doing all that well. We are opening up new offices all the time and are even going into other countries. This had led us to the need for translation services. This was causing quite a problem for us until we found a company that helps us with the work. They are called translia.com and they specialize in their field.

Just about everything we do involves paperwork. We seem to generate a tremendous amount of it. Having all this information turned into another language is quite a job. Sometimes, we even need to have simple things such as E-mails translated. It’s surprising how even the simplest thing can trip you up. Having a reliable translator is the foundation to our success so far. We haven’t had any problems to date and have successfully filled some pretty big jobs.

I was glad when I found out that we were going to receive the help we needed someone to translate our documents. Our company’s success depends on expansion and growth. Any time we can solve a problem, it is good for us and the economy at large. I am glad we found the answers we needed.

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Some change is good

I was very surprised to hear about a Liberty Head Nickel that sold at auction for over $3.7 million dollars. The 1913 coin had been featured on the once popular TV show called Hawaii Five-O. The buyer who wishes to remain anonymous outbid all others for the coin at a public action in Florida on Thursday. The coin is also known for the fact that it had once been owned by Egypt’s King Farouk. It’s amazing how such a little coin can turn into so much change!

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Shows and the Arts

One of the benefits/misfortunes of my job is the amount of travel that goes with it. While travel can be a nuisance at times, there are other times when it is not so bad. One thing I like is the ability to check out new places that I have never been. My most recent experience is when I bought Joe Louis Arena Tickets. I was able to see the Detroit Red Wings Hockey team play against the Washington Capitals. It was a great experience for me.

Another great time I had was when I scored a couple of Minskoff Theater Tickets. While I can’t say that I am a big theater fan, I turned out that I really enjoyed the show. I am always open to new experiences and this was one that I really enjoyed. I think that these higher arts have a reputation for being boring, even though I know that is not always the case.

I think that my father instilled in me some reverence for the higher arts. I remember when he came home with Ford Center For The Performing Arts Tickets and took me to a show. I think that has stuck with me and I wanted to give that experience to my own children. Now that I have done so, I hope they will learn to appreciate the knowledge and skill it takes to put on such a show.

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Energy and Money

One thing that I like about the current administration is their concern for the environment. I am all for the fact that they will soon be offering a tax rebate for people who make their homes more energy efficient. There are a number of ways to do so and they are not that difficult. Even though they are small things, they can add up to significant energy savings.

When you go through your house, make sure that your windows and doors are weather-stripped. You can also use caulk to seal up any areas that need it. Another easy way to save money is to replace your light bulbs with CFLs. I certainly hope that every homeowner will take some time to ensure that their house is energy efficient.

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Interesting facts

One thing I really like to do is to see how things are built. That’s why when a friend of mine offered to show me around his job site, I jumped at the chance. Joe is an old friend from my army days and he is currently working on constructing a bridge. I went down to take a look around and really enjoyed the trip. He took me under the bridge where all the action seemed to be.

The first thing he pointed out was the way the different sections are hooked together. They use giant bolts with nuts and construction washers. They put them in and tighten them to a specific strength. I was amazed at how big the parts were. Some of them weigh several pounds all by themselves. I asked what the purpose of the washers was and he explained it all to me.

It seems that bridges have a lot of vibration when they are in use. This can cause a lot of wear and tear on the other various parts. By using standard bridge washers, they help absorb shocks to the bridge, provide vibration dampening, and serve as spacers for the nuts and bolts. I was blown away by all the fascinating things I saw. I thanked Joe for showing me around and I hope to make another trip when the bridge is a little further along. I am sure I’ll learn another interesting fact!

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Recycle old cell phones!

Since the Christmas season is almost over, there are a lot of people with new electronic items. One thing we can all do to give Mother Earth a present is to make sure those old electronic items are reused or recycled. I have put together a few tips to help you along.

1. If your cell phone still works, you may donate it to a good charity.
2. Before you send your item to be recycled, be sure you wipe away any data that could be detrimental if the wrong person gets a hold of it.
3. Many manufacturers will take back their old electronics, check with them first.
4. Be sure to buy “Green” products. These products are made with Mother Earth in mind from the start.

I help these tips will help you and the rest of us as well!!

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Taking Action!!

There are many things in life that can go wrong. One thing that I heard about recently from a friend of mine at work was a surgery gone badly. To be more correct, the surgery was good, the device that was implanted was not! My friend Edger had a bad hip. He needed to replace the hip joint with a device that would allow him to lead a fairly normal life. He went through the surgery and had a durom cup hip replacement. Things seemed to go well and we all thought he would be ok.

The problem didn’t arrive until a few years after the surgery. The doctors wanted to operate again to surgically revise the device that had been implanted. They thought the device was loose and needed to fix it. It turns out that Edger was not alone in this matter as there were other people who had issues on zimmer durom cup. It seemed to be a recurring problem with this particular device.

I know that there are many more people out there who have gone through this type surgery. I strongly advise that if you know of such a person, you tell them to look into the situation. There is a lot of information on the different zimmer durom cup types and the implications of each. I hope that no one else has this kind of problem, but if you did, you should be sure to take appropriate action!

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The Holiday Season

This has been a wonderful holiday season for my family. We had a great big ham dinner with all the trimmings and quite a houseful of people. Anyone who could not make the trip to our house called in instead and talked with everyone there. It was a great time for all. The only bad part is the mess of dishes that were left behind. I guess we’ll soon have them cleaned up and be back to normal!

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The latest on Pirates

It seems the pirates in Somalia are undeterred by efforts to eliminate them. Several countries have ships in the water guarding the shipping trades and other measures have been taken to reduce the threat that piracy poses. So far, efforts have done little to stop the lucrative trade. This has left many countries pondering the possible solution to the problem.

One of the main ideas is to stop piracy where it starts, inside Somalia. But there are few countries that wish to enter the country with ground troops to break up the ring. There seems to be few answers to this problem as the pirates continue to wreak havoc on the high seas!