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    Alternative Fuel

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    What is Alternative Fuels Alternative Fuels come from resources other than petroleum. Alternative fuel uses sources like corn‚ vegetable oils‚ animal fats‚ natural gas‚ propane and hydrogen. Various Alternative Fuels are produced domestically‚ thus reducing our dependence on imported oils and some are derived from renewable sources. Alternative fuel produces less pollution than normal gasoline or diesel (U.S. Department of Energy‚ n.d. ). Alternative fuel is produce for a variety of vehicles

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    Today‚ renewable energy sources are commonly used to replace fossil fuels due to the lacking of oil‚ gas‚ etc. An alternative energy source is ethanol (C2H5OH). It is an alcohol fuel manufactured by fermentation and distillation of crops that are high with starch and sugar‚ such as grains‚ sugarcane (most commonly used)‚ corn‚ and fruit. Other names for ethanol are ethyl alcohol‚ drinking alcohol‚ and grain alcohol. It can also be made from trees‚ grasses‚ woods‚ and plant waste. It is a colourless

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    experiment proper. Steamboat From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia This article is about the ship type. For other uses‚ see Steamboat (disambiguation). Steamship of the 1860s Look out (Transport Steamer) on Tennessee River‚ ca. 1860 - ca. 1865 S.S. Humboldt Engine Room‚ illustrated in Harper’s New Monthly Magazine‚ No. XII‚ May 1851‚ Vol. II Finnish steamer — S/S Ukkopekka‚ Finland. A steamboat‚ sometimes called a steamer‚ is a ship in which the primary method of propulsion is steam

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    Alternative Medicine

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    Is alternative medicine effective or ineffective? Since the beginning of time there have been various cultures that have counted on what modern Western physicians refer to as alternative medicine. Before modern Western medicine became what it is today every illness was treated by some sort of natural remedy or alternative medicine. The debate still continues today whether or not alternative medicine is effective or if they are temporary solutions that will eventually lead to a turning towards Western

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    How important is it to explore alternative forms of energy? Energy is the source of life. Energy that we gain from food helps us to survive. It implies that food is a source of energy for us. The vehicles that we use‚ the industries that manufacture different products are all dependant on some kind of energy source. The source may be electricity or fossil fuel but it is clear that everything needs an energy source to run. In the old days firewood was the energy source. After the invention of automobiles

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    Describe the different methods of Alternative Dispute resolution available to deal with civil cases? Disputes Resolution has become a major aid in helping resolves disputes between different parties‚ primary between private companies‚ but also between individuals. The courts has aimed to make Dispute Resolution as fair as possible and has placed regulations on all of the keys methods of Dispute Resolution. In this question I will outline the key methods of dispute resolution which are‚ Mediation

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    should make more effort to promote alternative sources of energy. To what extent do you agree or disagree? In today’s world‚ many countries have started utilizing alternative sources of energy. For my perspective‚ there are both positive and negative effects to discuss about whether governments need to promote alternative sources of energy or not. To begin with‚ the merits of the issue‚ using alternative sources of energy is one of the best policies to save our natural resources because it is

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    Alternative Fuels

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    Alternative Fuels Rebecca Holder‚ Linda Williams‚ Caprice Harris COMM/215 July 15‚ 2013 Dr. Lonnie McCray Alternative Fuels This assessment will focus primarily on the use of alternative fuel vehicles at Lotus Rental Car’s‚ discussing the advantages and disadvantages of alternative fuels and the impact it will have on the American public. With gas prices increasing daily‚ renting a vehicle is becoming a fast growing decision for families going on vacation and people who make their living

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    Addicted to Oil

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    Addicted To Oil The United States uses nearly a quarter of the world’s oil. This would not be a problem if the U.S. had a large oil reserve but it only has 3% of the world’s reserves for 4% of the population (Pickens). This huge dependence on oil is costing us economically and also threatens our dreams. The United States needs to become more energy independent by using sources other than oil. Many alternative sources are available but renewable sources provide the brightest future.

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    Alternative type of energy in Saudi Arabia: Oil and solar Introduction: Saudi Arabia is the largest oil producer in the world with a quarter of the world total oil. Till today more than 260 billion barrels have been produced by Saudi Arabia. Oil in Saudi has a large effect on Saudi Arabia economy. The Saudi economy rises when the price of oil rises and falls when the price of oil falls. Also Saudi oil generates a huge amount of energy which has a lot of uses that Saudis cannot live without it

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