People now have a Texas electric choice plan that supports the environment and economy, by harnessing the ultimate in clean, renewable energy-the wind. An innovative Texas electricity company now offers consumers the power to choose green-with a natural source of energy-while also funding research towards the alternative energy frontier. In states like Texas, the energy industry is deregulated, which allows for competition between energy...more
I recently scanned a Commodity Trading Advisor database to look at the typical minimum account sizes for managed futures accounts. I found minimum account sizes ranging from as low as $25,000 to as much as $25 million. I also found that the average CTA trading with a small minimum account sizes tends to have concentrated portfolios, high-margin requirements, little money under management, a short track record and or high volatility. Often, these...more
Sure, Texas is famous for the way so many oilmen transformed the energy economy. These men figured out how to take advantage of the potent energy source right under their feet, paving the way for the heavily industrialized world in which we live. As we all know, the world's petroleum supply will not last forever, and burning fossil fuels has many unpleasant environmental side effects. The fact remains, however, that we need the use of automobiles to get to work, take the kids to Little League and maintain our standard of living. Texans are being given the opportunity to be the first to trade in their traditional gasoline-fueled automobiles for the next-generation electric vehicles offered by both American and foreign companies. Those in attendance at the 2010 State Fair of Texas spent their day eating funnel cakes and seeing the best of Lone Star livestock. The Fair's auto show was a sneak peek at the first all-electric cars to hit American dealerships: the Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf. Even better, the Volt will be in your driveway sooner than in most places. General Motors announced in July that the city of Austin would be among the company's 2010 test markets for the Volt. In...more
Green building is all about performance, explaining why savvy building professionals are so focused on data and measurement today. Whether its R-values, efficiency ratings, or solar heat-gain coefficients, comparisons of product and system performance are central to sustainable design.These evaluations invariably start with building codes and...more
The Future of High-Potency Sweeteners: Natural sweeteners innovations, and developments in sweetness potentiatorsOf the three key trends driving the food and drinks market (health, convenience and indulgence), sweeteners deliver consumer benefits in the health arena. Sweeteners are integral to the development of many foods and drinks products...more
Table of Contents :1 Natural Gas Industry Current Status Analysis 111.1 Natural Gas Industry Definitions 111.2 Industry Development Status 121.2.1 China natural gas resources introduction 121.2.2 China natural gas industry development status 131.3 Global Natural Gas Industry Development Status 171.3.1 Abundance in global natural gas resources 171.3.2 Natural gas demand growing rapidly 171.3.3 Growing investment in natural gas 181.3.4 Rapid development of technologies that use natural gas 181.4 Development Status of Important Global Natural Gas Countries 271.4.1 Germany natural gas industry 271.4.2 Kuwait natural gas industry 281.4.3 Iran natural gas industry 291.4.4 Russia natural gas industry 361.4.5 Australia natural gas industry 411.4.6 US natural gas industry 441.4.7 South Korea natural gas industry 511.4.8 Saudi Arabia natural gas industry 561.4.9 Nigeria natural gas industry 581.4.10 Japan natural gas industry 622 China natural gas industry development policies and strategies 652.1 Industry Polices 652.1.1 Industry policy analysis 652.1.2 Analysis of industry policys influence on the industry 672.2 China Natural Gas Industry Development Strategies 702.2.1 China natural gas...more
Coking coal or coke is the fuel produced from coal by the process of coking. It is one of the most preferred fuels used for smelting in a blast furnace. Steel production is one big industry that makes use of coke as a fuel. This has led...more
Despite the hard times caused by the US economy right now, there are some bright spot ahead that you should look forward to. The government is encouraging women to go back to college by offering Obama scholarships for moms. All types of mothers...more
Indoor air pollution can be a deadly thing to live with. It has been associated with a wide range of health outcomes and evidence from studies show that exposure to indoor air pollution can increase the risk of pneumonia in children under the age of...more
Transmission Suppliers ReportTransmission Suppliers Report provides information on the latest technology within the sector including Manual, Automated manual, Dual clutch Automated Manual, Automatic, Continuously variable and Hybrid transmissions....more
Nowadays, most people are concerned about their future and they take several necessary steps to secure their future from any kind of troubles. Health problems are quite common among human beings; you can never be sure when you or any one of your...more
Education is always an important key to a good future. The President has on many occasions emphasized the need for a strong education system. Grants and scholarships are just the beginning of efforts to try to make over higher education. ...more