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Greenland ( Danish Grønland; Kalaallisut Kalaallit Nunaat, meaning "Land of the people" [3]) is an autonomous constituent country within the Kingdom of Denmark located between the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans, east of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Though physiographically a part of the continent of North America, Greenland has been politically associated with Europe (specifically Scandinavia and Denmark) for about a millennium. In 1979, Denmark granted home rule to Greenland, with a relationship known in Danish as Rigsfællesskabet, and in 2008 Greenland voted to transfer more competencies to the local government. This became effective the following year, with the Danish royal government remaining in charge only of foreign affairs, security and financial policy, and providing a subsidy of DKK 3.4 billion ($633m), or approximately US$11,300 per Greenlander, annually. Greenland is, by area, the world's largest island that is not a continent,[4] as well as the least densely populated country in the world.[5] The bedrock in the center of Greenland has been pressed below sea level by the weight of the ice sheet, so that if the ice were to melt, much of central Greenland would be under water.[citation needed] In prehistoric times Greenland was home to several successive Paleo-Eskimo cultures known primarily through archaeological findings. From around 2500 BC to 800 BC, southern and western Greenland was inhabited by the Saqqaq culture. Most findings of Saqqaq period archaeological remains have been around Disko Bay. From 2400 BC to 1300 BC the Independence I culture existed in northern Greenland. It was a part of the Arctic small tool tradition.
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1. New Data Show Ice Loss in Greenland Accelerating
November 17, 2009
Metling ice in Greenland. New data confirm the Greenland ice sheet is losing mass at an accelerating rate. The new calculations, based on state-of-the-art satellite observations combined with models of Greenland's changing icescape, are further evidence, scientists say, of the impact of global warming. Greenland has lost about 1,500 gigatons of ice mass between 2000 and 2008, according to a new report, resulting in an average sea level rise of 0.46 millimeters per year. A gigaton is one billion tons.Between 2006 and 2008, the authors say the rate at which Greenland's ice shee... (read more)
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2. Increase Your Fish Oil HDL Levels With Omega 3 And Lower Your Cholesterol
November 10, 2009
Scientists first discovered the cardio protective effect of fish oils when they were studying the Greenland Eskimo’s. the scientists were amazed to discover that the Eskimo’s ate large amounts of fat, yet had a low incidence of heart disease. The scientists eventually worked out that they were eating fish rich in Omega 3, which lowered their cholesterol and increased their fish oil HDL levels.
As you know, fish oil HDL is the good cholesterol. It is when your LDL gets high that you have a problem. LDL cholesterol sticks to your artery walls and causes hardening of the arteries or atherosc... (read more)
Author: Gordon Hall
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3. The Eskimos Ate Pure Omega3 - You Can Have A Low Incidence Of Heart Disease Too
October 27, 2009
We used to obtain most of our fatty acids from eating two or three meals of fish per week, now however we are unable to consume so much fish because the oceans as well as the fish are polluted too. Now we are forced to take a pure Omega3 capsule each day to obtain the essential fatty acids that we require on a daily basis.
It is getting to be quite a few years ago now, but when scientists started to study the Greenland Eskimos, they made quite a startling discovery, the Eskimos had a high fat diet consisting of whale blubber, fatty fish etc. Yet they had a remarkably low incidence of hea... (read more)
Author: Gordon Hall
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4. How to Compare Fish Oils
October 19, 2009
If you compare fish oil, you will see that there are three basic kinds on the market. The one that has been around for more years than any other is the natural triglyceride form.
Triglycerides are a kind of fat, composed of three fatty acids and a glycerol or glycerin molecule. High triglycerides in the bloodstream are a risk factor for heart disease and other health problems, which is why we are told to limit our intake of dietary fats.
But, in the 1970s, researchers reported that the Greenland Eskimos had a very low incidence of heart disease (practically non-existence), even t... (read more)
Author: Laurel Cohen
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5. OECD Tax Treaties--Ecuador Not Signing
October 16, 2009
Recent Tax Information Exchange Agreements
* Andorra - Austria, France, Liechtenstein, Monaco, San Marino * Anguilla - Denmark, Ireland, Netherlands,United Kingdom * Antigua and Barbuda - Australia, Denmark, Netherlands, United States * Aruba - British Virgin Islands, Denmark, Faroe Islands, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Netherlands Antilles, Norway, Spain, St. Kitt and Nevis, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Sweden, United States * Australia - Antigua and Barbuda, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Gibraltar, Isle of Man, Jersey, Netherlands Antilles * Austria - ... (read more)
Author: Aurelia Masterson
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6. Advantages and Disadvantages of Green Energy
October 05, 2009
The United States produces 6 billion metric tons of CO2 annually. Yes that is Billion! Forty percent of carbon dioxide (CO2) generated in the US comes from the generation of electricity. We are certainly not the only offender, but we are one of, if not the largest, contributor to the greenhouse gas problem. The accumulation of greenhouse gasses is causing the earth to warm, reducing the size of ice deposits in the Arctic, Antarctica, and Greenland. This has already caused severe problems for small Pacific Island nations and threatens costal areas all over the world. The reduction of ... (read more)
Author: Susan Ozmore
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7. Widespread Arctic Wildlife Changes Seen with Global Warming
September 11, 2009
Russell Glacier, GreenlandScientists carying out studies of wildlife in the Arctic say global warming is causing dramatic changes in animal and plant life, threatening some species with extinction. The report is a compilation of studies of Arctic eco-systems by an international team of scientists who have been collaborating during the fourth International Polar Year,which ended in 2008. Eric Post, a professor of biology at Penn State University and leader of the study team, says previous research has focused on the non-living or abiotic effects of global warming on the Arctic, including ... (read more)
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8. The Columbian Exchange Beginning with Spanish Colonization
August 10, 2009
The Europeans’ so-called discovery of the so-called New World goes down in history as one of the most important and earth-shattering moments in human history, ranking right up there with the advent of agriculture, the domestication of animals, and the discovery of the use of fire. Although the Vikings made it to Newfoundland around the year 1000, they apparently decided that Greenland would make for a much better colony and scrammed, leaving the Spanish with all the glory almost five centuries later. The ensuing exchange of plants, animals, people, and diseases has since been named the “Columb... (read more)
Author: Paul Thomson
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9. Danish movie composer Naiim Sylvester Gjerø
July 23, 2009
Naiim Sylvester Gjerø (born May 28, 1982) is a Danish composer, pianist and songwriter who was born in Greenland. He studied Musicology at the University of Copenhagen and piano in MGK - Music Conservatorium in Denmark, and graduated from Music Academy of Zealand. He has received lessons from Leo Sayer, Butch lazy and the American motion picture composer Russel Garcia. From 2006-2007 Naiim was chapel master and pianist in the Rock Band 5th. Avenue. From 2007-2009 teacher in piano and band arancements at the Music school Holbaek in Denmark. Today Naiim is working freelance. _______... (read more)
Author: Danish composer Naiim
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10. NEAFC: REGIONAL COOPERATION IN FISHERIES AND THE NEAFC FRAMEWORK
July 21, 2009
Kjartan HoydalSecretary of North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC),22 Berners Street, London, UKThe power point presentation will focus on the regional cooperation in managing fisheries in the North-East Atlantic to provide sustainable economic, environmental and social benefits. The 5 Contracting Parties of NEAFC, Denmark (in respect of the Faroe Islands and Greenland), the EU, Iceland, Norway and the Russian Federation cooperate, both as coastal states of various stocks and at the NEAFC level.The network of regional fisheries bodies globally and the relationship between the national... (read more)
Author: John Gonzo
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11. Summer School at Bowdoin College
July 21, 2009
Bowdoin College has many exciting things happening this summer. There are many ways in which research is being done. This summer research program has proven to be very helpful. From cutting edge robotics to uncovering the past in Greenland, Bowdoin College knows how to keep its students engaged all year round. Summer research programs at Bowdoin College have proven to be very helpful to students and faculty alike. The faculty gets to take advantage of having eager research assistants and the students get to take advantage of once in a lifetime learning opportunities. Many different types ... (read more)
Author: Vallarie Michelle
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12. When A Crocodile Eats The Sun
June 09, 2009
In some parts of southern Africa, the locals believe a solar eclipse occurs when a crocodile eats the sun. It is said this celestial crocodile briefly devours our life giving star to show its displeasure at the actions of man. It is considered to be the very worst of omens.
Today, 1 Aug 2008, the world will experience a solar eclipse. The path will start in northern Canada and then continue through Greenland, central Russia, eastern Kazakhstan, western Mongolia, China and India. A partial eclipse will also be visible in eastern North America, most of Europe and Asia. London will experienc... (read more)
Author: Krizzy Sean
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13. Top 3 Must-have Stag Party Ingredients
May 29, 2009
Organising a good party might seem a simple task. But when you're at it, it turns out that tens of ideas rocket into your head and you don't know what to choose. There is no one and only good recipe, but there are 3 things that can not be omitted.
Unique spot - Many companies offer countless places for organising your stag party. It doesn't matter though, either it's Paris, Honolulu or Greenland make sure that that spot it totally different from the environment you live in every day. Of course - if you are not a Eskimo-person and prefer warmer places - pick a stop closer to Honolulu. ... (read more)
Author: Michal Kanon
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14. Winners of Environmental Prize Warn of Climate Problems
May 06, 2009
Two American scientists have received a major environmental award, the Tyler Prize, for their work in tracing global warming and chronicling the effects of pollutants on the atmosphere and ice sheets. Richard Alley of Penn State University has traced climate change through the record left in the ice sheets of Greenland and Antarctica. Indian American scientist Veerabhadran Ramanathan of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography has studied the effects of pollutants in shifting precipitation patterns. He and his colleagues have shown that so-called brown clouds, caused by carbon and other pollu... (read more)
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15. Holiday in Iceland
March 31, 2009
The little European country is renowned as the country of fire and ice. It is situated between the mainland of Europe and Greenland. The capital city is Reykjavik. Iceland is taken as the destination for lovebirds; there is folklore in Iceland, “if you have initiated your love in Paris then come Iceland to put the fire in it’. Home to numerous active volcanoes which have shiny ice caps; Iceland is inhabited by almost 0.3 million people who are spread around the coastal and urban areas of the country.
Iceland is a natural bequest as it has received a uniquely diversified geology. Its i... (read more)
Author: Nancy Eben
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16. Travel tips to European Countries: Iceland
February 27, 2009
About the county
Officially known as the Republic of Iceland, is located in northwestern Europe. It comprises of the island of Iceland and its outlying small islands in the northern Atlantic Ocean between Greenland, Norway, Scotland, Ireland, and the Faroe Islands. Iceland’s glassy glaciers, hot thermal springs, spectacular geysers, active volcanoes, lava fields, stunning waterfalls and snow-capped mountains, indeed makes it the original 'land of fire and ice'.
Iceland is a very large island with a unique landscape which is rugged and colorful with black lava, red sulfur, hot blue g... (read more)
Author: Nicholas Tan
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17. Cold Snap leads to Rise in Car Accident Claims
January 23, 2009
As England languishes in the grip of a ferocious cold spell, bringing temperatures of -10, colder than current temperatures in Antarctica, Greenland and Iceland, the icy conditions have contributed to a rise in the number of car accidents.
The below freezing temperatures mean that there are more cars on the road as the option of walking or cycling seems highly unattractive. At the same time, driving conditions are unpredictable and dangerous.
The combination of extreme cold weather leading to slippery icy roads along with higher traffic volumes, leads to an increase in the number of ... (read more)
Author: Carys Robshaw
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18. The Medieval Greenland Viking Association with Pre-historical Indian Tribes of North America
January 16, 2009
Between 986 and 1425, the generally accepted 500-year longevity of the medieval Norse settlements on the island of Greenland, a gradual assimilation process began with the native peoples of the Arctic and present-day North America that culminated in the disappearance from history of all 4000 of the Norse settlers. What happened to them has been a source of contention ever since-nobody knows to this day. We know three aspects of their disappearance with fair certainty: they did not die out, they did not voyage back to Europe, and they did not simply disappear. A process of gradual assimilatio... (read more)
Author: J. A. (Jerry) Hunsinger
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19. J.A. Hunsinger's, Axe of Iron: The Settlers
December 30, 2008
In his novel, Axe of Iron, author J.A. Hunsinger takes readers back to the year 1008 and tells a Viking tale of exploration and adventure. The story centers on two Northmen explorers, Halfdan Ingolfsson and his second in command, Gudbjartur Einarsson, who lead an expedition to explore and establish a settlement along the coast of North America. Their journey takes them from Greenland to what is now known as Baffin Island, Canada, and then entering Hudson Bay, via the Hudson Strait. Their voyage terminated on the east coast of James Bay, at the extreme south end of Hudson Bay, where the settlem... (read more)
Author: Tracy Roberts
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20. Advanced Omega provides you with essential fatty acids
November 18, 2008
Some of the fatty acids are vary much essential for our body. Essential fatty acids provide an abundance of health-promoting properties. Many years ago, scientists were puzzled by an apparent "paradox" that existed among a tribe of Greenland Eskimos. It was observed that despite the high levels of fat in their diets, the population had remarkably low levels of cardiovascular disease. Scientists found that the agents responsible for the low levels of disease were the Omega-3 fatty acids, unsaturated fats which are found in high concentrations in northern cold-water fish such as salmon, mackerel... (read more)
Author: Adam Trevorz
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21. Getting Away from it All
September 03, 2008
There is a lesser-known small island in the North Atlantic called Iceland where you can still get away from it all and experience nature in a near pristine state. That is just what I needed.
Iceland is a country roughly the size of Kentucky but with a lot fewer people. It is located a little below the Arctic Circle roughly between Greenland and the United Kingdom and about a 5-hour flight from the East coast of the US. It has a population of just over three hundred thousand people which means that the population density is very low.
Population numbers and geography aside, Iceland... (read more)
Author: David Brooks
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22. Greenland's 'Something Else' Experience
July 03, 2008
Every year Greenland attracts more and more tourists seeking new, exotic experiences. Here are some of the attractions not to be missed. Although you can do these things elsewhere, Greenland has that special 'something else' that makes the experience unique. 1. Whale watching. During the late summer and early autumn months, whales are so abundant in the Greenland seas that they are frequently visible from the shore. To experience whales close up it's better to take a whale watching boat trip. These can be found at several locations on the coast. Expect to see huge blue and fin whales... (read more)
Author: Lina Lindlom
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23. Complete Information on Acidemia propionic with Treatment and Prevention
April 23, 2008
Acidemia propionic is an organic aciduria produced by the deficiency of propionyl CoA-carboxylase, producing a ketotic hyperglycinemia and recurrent metabolic imbalance. In this disorder the body is unable to process certain parts of proteins and lipids properly. The condition appears to be more common in several populations worldwide, including the Inuit population of Greenland, some Amish communities, and Saudi Arabians. Death can occur quickly, due to secondary hyperammonemia, infection, cardiomyopathy, or basal ganglial stroke. Acidemia propionic is characterized almost immediately in newb... (read more)
Author: Juliet Cohen
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24. Iceland's Geothermal Success
April 20, 2008
Iceland seems to be hitting the world-stage for their experience in the development of geothermal power and heating. I for one think they are on to something good.
If you asked some random people what they know about Iceland, most would say the same thing, “I heard somewhere that Iceland was name that to keep people away and that Greenland was named to draw people their instead” Or, a derivation on that theme, “Isn’t it true that Iceland is green and Greenland is really mostly ice?” I have heard this countless times when I tell people I lived there. I am not criticizing; Iceland is not ... (read more)
Author: David Brooks
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25. Tips for Selecting Snowboard or Ski Goggles
April 09, 2008
The earliest use of snow goggles starts with the Inuit people who lived in the coastal regions of what are now Siberia, Greenland, and Alaska. Archeologists have uncovered prehistoric sites thousands of years old with snow goggles in them. The Inuit version of the snow goggle was a carved piece of bone, shell or driftwood, with horizontal slits for eye holes about an inch and half wide. The goggles were held in place by sinew, and were used to cut down on sun’s glare and ultraviolet rays, thus preventing snow blindness (snow blindness is in effect a sunburn in your eyes, and is an painful ... (read more)
Author: Jillian Williams
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