Archive for the 'Business' Category

Is China joining the world?

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

The country of China recently announced that it will eliminate restrictions on using foreign parts for its windmills. The effort to develop its own domestic power has led to the need to find assistance from foreign companies. The Chinese hope to expand their wind power industry in order to bolster their domestic power programs.

The Chinese are using power at an amazing rate. They are the fastest growing economic power in the world and need all the electricity they can get. I am glad that they are trying to find cleaner ways to produce the power they need. I am sure that it will help reduce the greenhouse gases that they are producing. I hope that China will continue to reach out to the rest of the world for answers to its power needs!

Cadmium for Lead

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

One thing that we’ve been hearing about is the Chinese who are sending us items that contain a high amount of lead. Since our government has taken control and outlawed the substance being used in the items we buy all the time (Children’s Toys) the Chinese have ceased using the dangerous metal. The problem is that they have switched from lead to Cadmium.

Cadmium is just as deadly as Lead. It is a toxic substance that can slow the development of learning and can shorten a person’s life. Since the ban on lead, experts have noticed an increase in the use of Cadmium in toys manufactured in China. I hope that China will soon realize that America is serious about protecting our children’s health. I call for the end of the use of Cadmium in children’s toys!!

Jobs and the environment

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

Our country is going through a tough time with the economy; this has forced some people to make some tough decisions. One problem that we are experiencing is pitting environmentalists against workers in the coal mining industry. The state of West Virginia seems to be ground zero for this battle as coal miners feel their livelihoods are being threatened by environmentalists who want to shut down mining operations that are considered to be destructive to the earth.

There have been court battles and many protests on both sides of the issue and no one seems to be winning. In the meantime, miners are continuing to work and make money providing coal to American manufacturers. The beauty of the mountains continues to be decimated by the mining. I hope we can find some kind of solution soon.

Looking for home security?

Saturday, December 19th, 2009

I was happy to find that I would be able to protect my home by having a security alarm installed. I was worried that my children were home alone after school and wanted to ensure that they were protected. There are many people who are not so nice out there and I don’t want them in my home uninvited. That’s why I was glad to find that adt security could help with the job.

When I started to look into purchasing a home alarm, I wanted to be sure that I went with the best company. After doing some research online and talking with a few people, I was convinced that ADT was the company for me. They are a major force in the security field and a leader in the industry. That’s the kind of company I want to secure my family.

Another aspect that I liked about the system was that it is easy to operate. The kids picked up on how to use it right away. They like to use the system as it makes them feel safe while I’m not at home. I would say that the whole thing has been a great success. I am thinking about suggesting the idea of ADT security for my office, maybe then I could get a raise!