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1. How to Achieve a Positive Nitrogen Balance November 21, 2008 If you've never heard of a "positive nitrogen balance" and are wondering what the hell I'm talking about don't feel bad, you're not alone. The term isn't something you hear every other guy in the gym talking about. But I can guarantee that even though he may not be familiar with the term, every gym rat on the planet knows what happens when you have a positive nitrogen balance-you get big. The whole thing is pretty complicated but can be explained fairly simply. Nitrogen is a chemical element found in protein, which we know is the primary building block for muscle growth. And in order to p... (read more) Author: Mike Westerdal

2. Protect & Preserve Food With A Vacuum Sealer November 17, 2008 Vacuum sealers have been around for some time, but there are many things you may not know about them. First of all, no vacuum cleaners are involved, however, a lot of suction is. Vacuum sealers are used to protect and preserve food. There are a few things you should know about vacuum sealers before making a purchase, starting with the different kinds of sealers available. Vacuum sealers are ideal for packaging a wide variety of foods. You see food in the grocery store packaged this way all the time, whether you realize it or not. Beef jerky, salmon steaks, potato chips and dried fruit ar... (read more) Author: Dave Stuart

3. Everything You Need to Know About Orchid Fertilizer November 17, 2008 Orchid fertilizer is essential for keeping your plant thriving. It delivers a blend of nutrients that the plant converts into energy for development and growth. If you're unfamiliar with the basics of using fertilizer, this article will tell you everything you need to know. Macronutrients Every good fertilizer contains three important macronutrients. They include nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium. This is commonly abbreviated NPK. Nitrogen mainly helps the plant's stem and leaves grow. While growth will likely be restricted if the plant doesn't get enough nitrogen, too much can re... (read more) Author: Darrin Swain

4. A New Greenhouse Gas in Town November 03, 2008 Move Over Carbon Dioxide - There's a New Greenhouse Gas In Town As we know, carbon dioxide is public enemy number one on the list of deadly greenhouse gases. But there's a new gas in town we must keep a watchful eye on. The name of the gas is nitrogen trifluoride. And actually, it’s not really new. We just underestimated how potent it really was. The techniques formerly used to measure this gas in our atmosphere provided us with inaccurate numbers. Nitrogen trifluoride emissions are not covered in the Kyoto Protocol of 1997 because it was believed that emissions were not significan... (read more) Author: Joni Keith

5. Nitrogen In Your Vehicle's Tires Can Save You Gas Money On Vacation October 24, 2008 by Dorothy Yamich Travelers can save money on gasoline by replacing the air in their vehicle's and RV's tires with nitrogen gas. They can also save money on gas in their every day driving as well. Research has shown that drivers can improve their gas mileage by over three percent when they use nitrogen in their vehicle's tires.. This is not a new technology as it has been used for many years by commercial airlines as well as in NASCAR cars.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mandates that nitrogen gas be used in all commercial aircraft tires to eliminate the possibility of wat... (read more) Author: Dorothy Yamich

6. Vehicle Modification and Fuel Saving Tips September 29, 2008 Many of our modern automobile makes have been proven fuel efficient, with these vehicles engineered to solve the problems discovered in past models. However, even old vehicles can still be classified among the numerous fuel saving cars in the industry. One way to do that is by modifying these vehicles with the use of fuel saving devices and elements like electronic ignition systems, fuel catalysts, free-flow air filters, nitrogen gas for tire inflation, and other fuel and lubricating oil additives that can lower engine friction and improve combustion. Some old vehicle models are still eq... (read more) Author: Katherine Hooper

7. Shredded Leaves as Compost September 24, 2008 Shredded leaves make excellent and effective mulch for your spring garden. Making mulch from your fallen fall leaves is not difficult. Leaves can be shredded with your lawn mower or a leaf shredder. Shredding leaves and piling them into compost bin or if you don’t have a compost bin a large heavy plastic yard bag works well too. Add the leaves in layers and on each layer add a handful of either urea, ammonium nitrate, or bone meal, either is found in your local garden center. Any of these will provide the needed nitrogen to help break down the leaves. Continue to add leaves to yo... (read more) Author: Eudora DeWynter

8. Accuracy Counts: Important Facts about the Accuracy of EPA Protocol Gases September 17, 2008 The Environmental Protection Agency's Acid Rain Program, as defined under Title IV of the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments, establishes a national cap on sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions and targets reductions in both SO2 and oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emissions. To establish compliance, utilities and other industrial facilities must meet requirements for certification, daily calibration and ongoing quality assurance of continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS) used in the Acid Rain program. If your facility is impacted by these regulations, you’ll want to take a closer look at the EPA protoc... (read more) Author: R.L Fielding

9. Gout Uric Acid - Identifying the Key Causes for Gout September 17, 2008 Gout uric acid indicates that there is a large quantity of an organic compound in the human body. Specifically, gout is the result of a compound of toxins made up of hydrogen, oxygen, carbon and nitrogen that induces affection in one major section of the joints, tendons, or other bodily tissues. The high concentration of uric acid develops into this painful type of arthritis often referred to as ‘gouty arthritis.’ A high quantity of uric acid or hyperuricemia in the body is the result of a couple of key elements. The most common cause for gout uric acid is the excessive consumption of the... (read more) Author: Alvin Hopkinson

10. Medical and industrial gas equipments: the benefits, necessities and problems August 30, 2008 The modern industries use various kinds of medical and industrial gas equipments, based on their corresponding need and feasibility. With change in industry, the types of these equipments also change. The field of medicine has its own set medical and industrial gas equipments. For example, the generally used equipments include Automatic Medical Gas Manifolds, Nitrogen Control Panels, Combination Alarm Panel, Patient Service Console, Quick Connect Gas Outlets, Medical Gas Zone Valve Box, and so on. The aim of all these equipments is to serve the ailing patients with the required gases, s... (read more) Author: Smit Mathur

11. Top 10 Tips to Reduce Car Pollution August 26, 2008 Indian car industry is predominated with a number of old and new cars. The increasing number of cars on road is the primary cause of increasing environmental pollution. Petrol engines comprise of a combination of gases including the hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and oxides of nitrogen. These gases present in the combustion engine blend with air to produce power to run the car. Some of the mixture is used for power production and the rest is expelled from the combustion engine. The expelled gases cause car pollution. To a certain degree, this emission is acceptable but higher level ... (read more) Author: Carazoo India

12. Color Grading Scale August 26, 2008 Diamonds come in virtually all colors of the rainbow, from the "beautiful violet" of the Hope diamond to shades of blue, brown, gray, orange, etc. But colored diamonds are very rare and precious. Chances are, all the diamonds you'll see in your diamond shopping will be white or yellow, and the whiter the better. The yellow color in diamonds comes from nitrogen, and as a rule, the more yellow the stone, the less value it has. There's a good reason for this. The yellowier the stone, the less sharp and sparkly it appears. A whiter stone lets lighter pass through it, making it sparkle and shi... (read more) Author: Adney Harris

13. Timely Buy of the Week July 31, 2008 July 31, 2008 CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) is one of North America’s largest manufacturers and distributors of nitrogen and phosphate fertilizers. The company reported second quarter estimates that easily beat Wall Street estimates for the fifth consecutive quarter. CF Industries is headquartered in Deerfield, IL. The company operates nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing facilities in Donaldsonville, LA and Medicine Hat, Alberta; phosphate mining and production operations in Central Florida; and a variety of fertilizer distribution terminals and warehouses in the Midwest. CF controls 26% of th... (read more) Author: Tracey Ryniec

14. Bodybuilding: Nitric Oxide - NO - NO2 July 15, 2008 Nitric Oxide is a free form gas that is produced in the body and is used by the body to communicate with other cells in the body. To produce this gas, enzymes in the body break down the amino acid Arginine. Nitric Oxide is a molecule consisting of one atom of nitrogen and one atom of oxygen. The production of Nitric Oxide occurs when the amino acid L-arginine is converted into L-citruline through an enzyme group known as Nitric Oxide Synthase (NOS). The chemical process of conversion is shown in figure 1. What does it do and what scientific studies give evidence to support this? ... (read more) Author: Zack Fair

15. Which Fruit Juice Has the Most Antioxidants? July 02, 2008 It’s no surprise that antioxidants are all the rage nowadays, and for good reason. An antioxidant is defined as “a substance in food that signi?cantly decreases the adverse effects of reactive species, such as reactive oxygen and nitrogen species, on normal physiological function in humans.” In plain English, an antioxidant defends the body against harmful free radicals! Because of the mass appeal for antioxidants, many companies have marketed various ready-to-drink juices as being “the best source” of antioxidants that money can buy. It is therefore of great interest to the general... (read more) Author: Yuri Elkaim

16. Mainyaining Your Annual Garden June 26, 2008 A garden that is a showplace of beauty and color is a garden that you have been maintaining to keep it that way. Watering, Weed Control, Fertilizing, Staking and Pruning (if needed) are the key factors when maintaining a garden of annuals. When fertilizing most people are unaware that nitrogen is the one nutrient that frequently limit’s a plants growth and is the most difficult one to manage without damaging your plants. Keeping track of your plants color and growth rate will help you determine whether they even need a fertilizer. If they do need a nitrogen application, try usi... (read more) Author: Eudora DeWynter

17. Indoor Air Pollution Is Your Worst Enemy According to Recent Researches June 25, 2008 Air is a mixture of several gases, mostly nitrogen and oxygen. The air has no color, no smell, and no taste. Pure air has vital role in all living beings; we cannot live without it. Unfortunately, the air we breathe is not always pure. The air is polluted by solid particles: dust, sand, soot, etc. Air pollution is not a game; it causes respiratory diseases and death. The indoor air pollution is a real public health issue. It is responsible for large numbers of diseases in United States. To optimize indoor air we breathe in our house or office, it is important to add an air purification system.... (read more) Author: Raphaelo Steff

18. How To Feeding Your Container Plant June 11, 2008 All categories of plants required basic nutrients like the human body is order to function and grow. If does not matter the season of planting as spring, summer or raining. Plants need continuous nutrients to keep them healthy and strong. The most vital elements to healthy plants are nitrogen which helps to stimulate growth. Phosphorus which helps to form healthy strong roots and potassium is required to develop bloom and foliage. In addition of these basic nutrients plants also need a wide range of micro elements or trace elements that may be lacking in many garden soils. The most common of t... (read more) Author: Jim Brown

19. Aquarium Care Guide- New Tanks June 08, 2008 When starting a new aquarium it is important to understand the nitrogen cycle. Many new aquarium owners jump into the hobby of fish keeping too quickly. Before purchasing fish, the aquarium must be cycled. This could take anywhere from twenty four hours to four weeks. In an established aquarium there are certain bacteria that help the breakdown of ammonia to nitrates, but they are not present in a new tank because they are generated from existing fish. If there are no existing fish, then there are no good bacteria. The basic principle of the nitrogen cycle is this. Fish eat food and gene... (read more) Author: Jeanie Smith

20. The Facts About Blue Diamonds June 02, 2008 Diamonds are composed of carbon atoms that have been subject to extreme pressure and heat. If the diamond contains no impurities then the color will be crystal clear. Nature rarely creates anything that does not have any impurities in it. Most diamonds will contain some amounts of nitrogen atoms. If a few of the millions of carbon atoms have been replaced by nitrogen atoms, then structure of the diamond will not be significantly altered but the clarity will be changed. Blue Diamond When sunlight, which contains all colors, passes thought a diamond some of the light waves... (read more) Author: David Cowley

21. Properly Weighing Industrial Gases May 12, 2008 Liquefied gases are used throughout various industrial processes. Nitrogen and other gasses are often provided in liquefied form for cryogenic purposes. Liquefied carbon dioxide is used for the production of various chemicals, manufacture of fertilizers, plastics and rubber, use in fire extinguisher systems, carbonation of soft drinks, and a very wide variety of other applications. The semiconductor industry uses a number of other liquefied gases for the process of wafers and other applications. The welding industry is another large consumer of liquefied gases. Of course it is important t... (read more) Author: Chris Carter

22. Warts Removal-How to get rid of them quickly April 28, 2008 Warts sometimes go away without treatment. You can remove some with over-the-counter medicine. Others may need to be removed by your doctor. The two most common procedures are electrocautery (burning the wart away) and cryotherapy (killing the wart with frost). In cryotherapy, an extremely cold fluid such as liquid nitrogen will be applied to the wart. You may feel a mild sting and the area may turn white. Salicylic acid preparations are available as drops, gels, pads, and plasters. They are designed to apply to all kinds of warts, from tiny ones to great, big lumpy ones. Salicylic a... (read more) Author: Peter Hutch

23. Know About the Benefits of Aloe Vera - Get Healthy Skin April 25, 2008 The aloe plant belongs to the onion/garlic family and there are about three hundred species of aloe Vera. However the most important one is Aloebadensis Miller. Aloe contains almost 20 amino acids, vital minerals like calcium, magnesium and sodium in sufficient quantities, enzymes, vitamins, polysaccharides, nitrogen and other components which make it a miracle substance. Aloe Vera is found to have medicinal and cosmetic properties. Aloe Vera properties find expressions in aloe wound creams, moisturizers, cleansers, gels, health drinks etc. Aloe Vera can also be used around dental implant... (read more) Author: Corwin Brown

24. Complete Information on Argininosuccinic aciduria with Treatment and Prevention April 24, 2008 Argininosuccinic acidemia (ASA) are a disorder of the urea cycle. Aciduria of Argininosuccinic usually become clearly in the firstly little time of living. An infant with argininosuccinic aciduria may be lacking in energy or unwilling to eat, and have poorly controlled breathing rate or body temperature. In argininosuccinic aciduria, the enzyme that starts a specific reaction within the urea cycle is damaged or missing. The urea cycle cannot proceed normally, and nitrogen accumulates in the bloodstream in the form of ammonia. Mutations in the argininosuccinic acidemia gene cause argininosuccin... (read more) Author: Juliet Cohen

25. How to make your garden grow! April 22, 2008 The secret to making your flowering trees, shrubs, annuals, and perennials bloom more is in the numbers. All fertilizers have analysis numbers on the package. These numbers represent the percentage of each chemical the fertilizer contains. For example, 12-12-12 is a typical garden fertilizer that would contain 12% nitrogen, 12% phosphorus, and 12% potassium. The quick explanation is; nitrogen produces vegetative or top growth, phosphorus produces flower buds, fruit, and root development, while potassium builds strong healthy plants. Most lawn grasses are vigorous growers and there... (read more) Author: Musharf Ansari

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