Buying Land, Preserving the American Dream
The American dream was once based upon the honest and hardworking desires men had: to buy up a piece of land and make that land a haven for their family and a way of life. That theme has slowly fallen into the shadows as the middle class has drifted from agriculture and outdoor lifestyles to computer screens and wireless umbilical cords.
The farmer is a rare breed of man who has ridden the bony back of a hard market with patience for many years and once again they are finding that unbeknownst to the rest of society, while the fads of economic stocks throw curve balls, it’s the farmers and mountain men with land that remain on top. You see, despite the naturally harder life of agriculture labor, those investing in the agricultural industry have flourished while the recent economy has devastated many people’s investments.
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Safety Measures To Take For Securing Oil In Transit
There are 4 major stages between the oil well and the consumer and they include: exploration, mining, refining and transportation. Transportation is a major aspect of the stages since the only way the oil will make money is when it is moved to consumers via tankers, trucks, railcars, ships, barges and pipelines.
There are many oil brokers who match sellers and buyers and have in- depth market knowledge in the field, and are always waiting to “receive” and sell the petroleum to available market. The below are the major concerns when it comes to transportation:
- Ensuring that the oil does not spill to pollute the environment
- Ensuring that there are no chances of fire outbreak
- Ensuring that the oil is not stolen (oil bunkering, piracy and kidnapping)
It is for the above reasons that care is taken in loading, storing and moving oil products from refineries. Different products are transported differently so as to maintain their quality at the destination. Below is how this is managed:
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Global Climate Change: Continents Most at Risk for Decrease in Agriculture
There are a few sides people can take on why the global climate is changing so rapidly. Some insist that global warming is to blame. Others are sure that the earth is undergoing a natural cycle. Whatever the case may be, we can all agree on the main point: the climate is changing and it’s a full, global force.
Of course, the weather affects our lives in many ways. Excessively hot weather can make anyone grumpy or annoyed, but that is the least of our worries. The farming industry has much more to worry about than just having their day ruined. Today, farmers are having entire crops ruining due to heat each year. Below are some of the continents that are expected to experience the most drastic changes in agricultural success.
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Staying Safe at Work
Staying safe at work means different things to different workers. For construction workers, safety is mostly about prevention of falls and other injuries, especially injuries caused by malfunctioning tools or other construction equipment. In an office, the safety concerns are likely to be about getting out of a high-rise during a fire or violence prevention and protection measures in use by the company. No matter where work is, there are fundamentals that apply to every job.
On Yardwork and Crimson Tide Pride
If there’s one phrase that echoes around my household every weekend, it’s “Roll Tide!” We’ve been watching Alabama football as a family for as long as I can remember and it’s a very big tradition for us. We’re eagerly waiting for the BCS Championship in January, but until then, I’ll proudly show off my gear whenever I can.
Since I’m in agriculture and do plenty of gardening an whatnot (including making the outside of the house look pretty and uncluttered), when I’m out working in the yard I always make a point to wear my Alabama gear. For one, I’m proud to show my team spirit. For two, we live in a pretty populated (and spirited) neighborhood so there are always people driving up and down the road. There’s nothing like hearing a honk or two followed by a “Roll Tide!” and a friendly wave.
Conveyor Safety Over The Years
Conveyor systems are nothing new if you’ve ever been by any large industrial endeavor, be it mining or more general material handling. As OSHA safety standards have improved over the years, it’s interesting to see what safeguards were put in place, and what was deemed acceptable in the workplace from then to now. So we scoured the web a bit for videos, pictures and stories on conveyor safety and have assembled what we thought to be an interesting, if sometimes disturbing collection of conveyor history.
Boilersuits: Simplicity Equals Functionality
There are so many types of attire than are meant for only particular occasions that it’s sometimes had to keep track. Sometimes, we can get two items confused that are really used for totally different purposes by the wearer. For instance, can you think of one garment that remarkably resembles a jumpsuit (at least in a design sense), but has no business being worn by a dare devil skydiver? It’s nothing less than it’s less colorful cousin, the boilersuit (also known as the coverall).
Like a jumpsuit, it has full arms and legs and connects as a one-piece garment, covering the entire body. Unlike a jumpsuit, it is less tight fitting because it is designed for comfort and hard work. It has no jacket tails, no gap between trousers and coat and is fastened shut with a variety of methods. Velcro, buttons, zippers or snap fasteners are among the most popular ones. They also have a long pocket on one thigh made to hold tools. Hoods are also usually attached in case the wearer has to endure harsh weather or other hazardous work environment.
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The History of Foresting: A Scientific Endeavor
The measures taken by many nations to sustain and use forests as a resource have been paramount to the success of human beings throughout history. The preservation and careful consumption of a forest’s resources are so important that one great forest has even been mentioned in an epic poem by an Italian poet named Dante Alighieri in 1308: Divine Comedy. 5th century monks started the forest mentioned in this poem as a plantation called Stone Pine. This was long before siding was used on architectural structures, such as log cabins and homes. It was carefully managed through the 7th century until they began experiencing increased shortages in wood. Due to this crisis, they put a code in place to preserve oak and pine forests.
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Fallen Leaves: Chores Become a Gift
Every year, as trees begin to make their spectacular transformation in the autumn with their mixed patterns of delightful shades of orange, red and yellow, we marvel at their beauty. Once they fall to the ground, however, our feelings towards the leaves change- for the worst. This is mostly true for people who have backyards who them suddenly find their well-groomed lawn covered in large patches of dead leaves. Thus, it becomes a chore, which most don’t take great enthusiasm in doing. However, leaves shouldn’t solely be viewed as ugly, bothersome, dead plant materials invading our yards, but as a gift from nature to be reused in the natural cycle of the growth of plants. This article outlines just a few ways you can use fallen leaves that accumulate in your yard for this purpose.
5 Red Roses for Your Garden
Red roses are the color for romantic love, often used for Valentines Day or to show passion or love towards a person who is special to you. Red itself is a powerful, vibrant color that elicits intense emotions such as passion and excitement.
Red roses come in many different shades and styles that can complement each other in either a bouquet or your garden. We’ve picked 5 of our favorites to share with you.