NOx Emissions from Ships a Major Source of Air Pollution on the California Coast

The california coastline is one of the most beautiful in the world. But instead of clean, fresh sea air, the cities and towns along the coast suffer from serious air pollution created by nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions. Large ocean-going ships are one of the last unregulated sources of air pollution and, according to Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) 2001 Clean Air Plan, are responsible for nearly 45 percent of the NOx emissions emitted along the coastmore than all road vehicles combined. By 2015, the Plan projects that NOx emissions from ships will be almost five times greater than those from on-road motor vehicles, and comprise more than 60 percent of the total NOx emissions inventory.

As a direct result of Californias role as a major point of entry and departure for trade between the U.S. and Asia, there has been a remarkable increase in the number and size of ships plying their trade along this coastline. The larger vessels use massive two-stroke engines that can produce as much power as a small power plant and burn a heavy, dirty fuel oil.

A NOx Technical Code was adopted at a conference held in September 1997 under the auspices of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the United Nations agency concerned with the safety of shipping and the prevention of marine pollution. According to material presented at a 2006 meeting of the california Air Resources Board, ship emissions are expected to double by 2020 and current international standards are seen as inadequate. The IMO and the U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) were expected to establish stricter air pollution standards for large ships in the next few months, but both these initiatives have run into delays.

California has a beautiful coastline and offers a unique lifestyle. We should be doing everything possible to protect it, said Bob Carroll, CEO of Biofriendly, a california corporation that manufactures Green Plus, a liquid fuel catalyst that reduces NOx emissions. There are cost-effective technologies on the market today that could significantly reduce these emissions and the effect ships are having on air pollution in the region.

Jim DArezzo is Senior Vice-President of Marketing for Biofriendly corporation. He has a 30-year history of bringing successful new technologies to market. For more information, visit http://www.biofriendly.com

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With Effortless Power you will have a fabulous golf swing. Having Amazingly Long And Straight Drives that Blow By Your Golfing partners By 30 Yards On Every Hole. Dear Golfer, Can you imagine the look of pure horror on the faces of your golf buddies as you unleash the sweetest drives and crank out one great swing after another?... If you've taken lessons, bought the latest greatest equipment and your garage is filled with those crazy gimmick training aids... If you've tried the golf pros and the newest clubs and you still can't get those drives in the fairway, or that darn ball near the hole, this is the most important piece of information you'll ever read. Golfers spending hundreds of dollars on lessons, only to be more confused than ever... and not being able to hit the ball at all! With this scenario, what's left? Do you take more lessons? Do you hit more balls? I'll bet you've already done that. Did it help? Be honest. I'm a straight shooter... and fessing up is the first step to ending the frustration and getting on the right track quickly. What the pros won't tell you is it's your BODY that's keeping you from a high level of performance. When things get diffuclt in the swing all you needed to do was a simple stretch or strength movement to solve that particular problem.

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David has had a long career in business ending up as the chairman and CEO of a manufactureing and marketing company before turning over the reins to his sons. While traveling the world on business, he has found time to study organizations. David has worked with businesses in Japan, Germany, Singapore, India, Germany, Italy and Great Britain.

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Golf Slice Cure

Tee to Tree - The dreaded slice has ruined the attitudes of countless golfers for decades. Although your tee shot may seem ok at first, it starts to curve to the right and becomes hopelessly lost in a frightful collection of looming trees and crackling branches. This is the most common problem for golfers.

Diagnosis - It happens because of two basic problems. First, the angle of the club's face is not right upon impact. Second, the path of the club is wrong as you swing down through the ball. There are various reasons that the angle of the clubface can be off and other reasons for a poor swing path. Diagnosing these two problems is the first step and curing them and ending the terrible slice.

Diagnosis - To diagnose what is causing your slice, there are several things to consider. First, take a look at your grip. Sometimes your left hand may be turned too far to the left. If this doesn't seem to be the problem, look at the way you stand up to the ball. Some golfers stand way to the left and this is usually the reason for the slice. You have to have your stance square to the ball.

Backswing Blues - This may still leave many golfers wondering what the problem is. If this is the case, there may still be a problem with the backswing. Sometimes the club may be going too far back and away from your body when you make your backswing.

Uppity Shoulder - Finally, there can sometimes be a problem with your shoulder right before you hit the ball. Some golfers throw their leading shoulder up in the air right before they hit the ball. This throws everything off in their swing. Check each of these possible problems by asking your friends to watch your swing. If they see one of these problems are especially noticeable, you can move on to the correction process.

The Cure - There are many ways to cure a slice. Curing the golf grip may be a simple case of moving your left hand. Squaring your stance may require the use of a club that you lay on the ground in front of you. If you place the club parallel to the direction of the shot, your feet should be aligned with the club on the ground. Practice this stance until it becomes natural. Your shoulders should also be aligned in this way with the club. In terms of a problem on your backswing, make sure to keep your elbows in as you swing back. This may correct the problem with your backswing as you may have been pushing the club away from your body. Finally, keep the leading shoulder down and allow your hands and arms to move through the ball naturally.

The Road to Success - Correcting a slice can take a lot of careful diagnosis but these basic principles may help you to determine what to look for at first. After that, some careful practice and determination may cure this problem and put you on a better road to success off the tee.

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