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Voting Question: Why aren't our US leaders sending the relief boats out to siphon out the water/oil mix?

This should have started day one. Let BP continue trying to stop the leak... But the US Gov. needed to siphon out the oil/water mix asap, process it, storing the oil & returning the water to the sea. So where are the boats?!!!!!!! Why is the relief only gathering sick animals? Get the oil out!!!! And continue doing so until the oil leak is plugged and the water is healed. We have some equipment to do this somewhere. Where is this equipment? And the oil can be processed to help pay for the clean up and pay the relief workers. Why isn't there any media coverage of the clean up of the oil-water?syphon out the underwater plume also more

Voting Question: fluid in ear.. PLEASE HELP ME I AM BEGGING :(?

can someone please help me... i have been extremely dizzy and lightheaded for almost 2 weeks, with each passing day, my hearing in my left ear gets worse... ear feels very very clogged, i know that is what is causing the dizziness since ur ears is what controls ur balance, its so bad, i cant walk without staggering into things, and i constantly feel like i am going to faint.. i now feel very nauseated, sorta sea sick like.. because my head is constantly spinning... i went to the doctor exactly 1 week ago.. she told me i had fluid in my ear, and bad vertigo caused from that, she gave me some nose spray, a prescription for a steriod, and told me to tak sudafed, she assured me that by doing all 3 things i would feel better, i did all 3, just as directed, and only felt worse... i am currently in a bind.. just moved to another state and am still unemployeed and also have no health insurance, i called that doctor back, to tell them i didnt feel any better at all... and i thought they would help me, since i was assured id feel better, and i did pay for the office visit the day i was there, but they just said i would have to be checked again and pay again, and i just simply dont have the money... so i would rather not hear that i need to see a doctor.. because i know i do, but its not an option... so please if anyone has any real advice, or knows anything i could try to maybe get some relief, i would greatly appreciate it, i am suffering :( ty all for reading! more

Voting Question: ear clogged, dizziness/lightheadiness, plz help me?

Resolved Question: What is the deal with Americans thinking that they saved the world in World War II?

I really wish the History Channel would quit the propaganda and tell the truth. The Russians won World War II. Without their blood, effort and resources, D-Day might never have happened, or it would have been a massacre of the Allies. Sure, America gave Russia some resources and weapons, but that's because they were betting on a winning team, not because it would have collapsed. Look at Russia on the map. Could Hitler really have conquered all that? America is like the relief pitcher that gets the save after coming in during the 7th inning because the starting pitcher is tired. They didn't win the game, but they helped close it out. In regards to the Pacific, the only real battles were fought at sea. Once the Japanese Navy was defeated, the enemy on the islands were at a serious disadvantage. It was like shooting fish in a barrel. Sure, many Marines died, but honestly, the Americans had a major advantage against an entrenched, isolated enemy, and all the fights were massacres. I am really sick of the myth that America won World War II all by itself. It's not true. more

Resolved Question: When your "girlfriend" cheats on you?

I put girlfriend in quotations cuz how much of a girlfriend she if she cheats on you. Anywho, There is this guy that my girlfriend cheated on me with in the past. But thats the past. We fixed it, i took her back. blah blah happyish ending. Then he started tlaking to her again. So, i did what any sensible 19 year old guy would do. I beat him down and i gave her an ultimatum. me or him. she chose me. blah blah blah happyish ending. Now, things are getting weird. She won't talk to me much and when she does its like one word answers. Very anti-social with me. So after 2 days of this i get a lil paranoid. She doesn't have a phone so i know shes not texting him. So i check her emails to see if he emailed her (i know its wrong w.e im not looking for a lecture on that). It's clear. I get this huge sigh of relief. Then i think, why not check her OTHER email that she doesn't use. Then i wont even be able to conjure up an imaginary reason how she could be talking to him. So i check it. Login on her email. And guess what I see. 5 pages of Joe Cormier emails. As I'm sure you can assume i was oh so happy to find this (sarcasm duh). Now this is at 11 45 at night. I can't call her. I'll wake EVERYBODY up in her house. Here's my problem. I love her. I really really do. As much as it sounds like I don't and we're just another highschool relationship... It's not. It really isn't. It's more than a "just dump her" or "theres more fish in the sea". As little as it sounds like it from this... she IS special to me. I know i won't meet another person who makes me feel this way. Maybe theres someone who will make me feel different and better, i dont no. but i dont want to know. i love her so so much. it actually makes my stomach ache and grumble and makes me sick to think about breaking up with her. But these messages... stuff about love, stuff about us breaking up, stuff about them not having time to have a "quickie"... it makes me sick. it makes me not want to love anybody ever again. i feel so terrible. i feel like i wanna die (not suicidal dont worry. im not that dumb). I need some advice on how to go about this tomorrow morning. Please. more

Resolved Question: My fiancée is pregnant and getting really sick. What can she do to find relief?

Here are the symptoms she presented to me: nausea vomiting sea sick even when not moving sensitivity to light exhausted fever dry mouth diarrhea (watery) hiccups that go away and come back right around puking burping with some puke in mouth Please help me! I'm worried about her. Thank you. more

Resolved Question: How long does Meclizine stay in your system?

I've had a horrbile case of dizziness and nausea and being light headed all week-finally went to the dr today and he diagnosed me with vertigo. I was told to get some Meclizine and begin taking it. Today has been my worst day...I've wanted to stay in bed all day, I feel so sea sick! So I wanted to begin taking the meds tonight, in case it made me sleepy...however-tomorrow night is my best friends bach. party and I know I will consume at least a drink or two while we are out adn it clearly states NO alcohol while taking the pills. I wondered if I could take one tonight (9pm here) and in hopes it gives me a better day tomorrow...then be okay if I take no more and am able to drink a tiny bit tomorrow night. I will then began taking them again on Sunday or Monday...jsut want to make sure I don't take any chances on feeling horrible while I'm out or anything. I could wait regardless, but I feel horrible and would like to get some relief for tomorrow's outing. Just need some advice? more

Resolved Question: Poets: Patience is a virtue: Please Read...Thank You. :)?

[Title] Go On Lonely like a scarlet curtain of evening sorrow Draped over my eyes Nearly found a burning candle in a windy meadow Beyond the blue skies Need light to make my journey to the sea of Galillee Find You walking above it Heart beat will be made to sing stronger than the fear that denies me The courage and spirit Thirst will drag me down Beating my head to the sand First, get off the ground Reaching to take Your scarred hand Need Your strength to resist the great siren's blare Need Your love, for once somebody really is there Fists have crushed my face Broken and bloody, I've been Mists would hide disgrace But glory and honor, I've seen Feet will trod through the valley of shadows and death Feet will go without frightful resistance and breath Hold me in the arms of compassion, You know my bad circumstance The truth I knew not Teach me like a new born baby to taking the greatest chance Stumbling o'er what I've sought Guide me like commander and chief o'er this mighty army My soul versus hell Heal me from these bleeding abrasions and wounds that won't heal me I haven't been well Sick and clothed in dust Faith devoured by the dragon Possessed by filth and lust For wealth that was violently pagan Make me strong so I'd crumble not inspite of grief Make me chaste so I'd discover Your sweet relief Promises unfurled Revealing a torrent of cruel lies Wicked vulgar world When everything wicked just dies Behold, You live, Your magnificance conquers the grave Behold, You gave Your life, my salvation, You humbly save Only for You, I would wander out onto the waters Through sun and through storm Calvary, I give my praise to Thee, for sons and for daughters No longer are torn Faithfully, I'll follow the Holy Ghost, make place for divine Host To sit at my table Worthy You are of my praise, God, I give my life to Thee In You, I am able To go on Worthy, You are of my praise, Lord, I trust in You only In You, I am strong Without fear, knowing You are my Savior I'll go on, never alone more

Resolved Question: My life is foul. Please help?

Part 3. On the way it suddenly dawned on me – I had forgotten my pretty hair band. I used to use this as an attempt to attract the opposite sex not that it ever worked of course! I recalled the time I went to the supermarket to buy some prawn cocktail sauce. As I reached for the jar, so too did a man. My hand brushed against his and for a split second I thought it could be the start of a beautiful romance. He had other ideas. He looked at my warty hand then looked up at my hideous face and vomited a little in his mouth. I didn't know what to say as I was so nervous (I hadn’t had much human contact before) so my first reaction was to put two parted fingers up to my mouth (like a victory sign) and wriggle my tongue in between them. He uttered the word 'foul' and ran away. As I thought about this I could feel the anger well up inside me like a ticking time bomb. I sped my scooter up to full velocity and crashed into a parked transit van. I spent the rest of the night weeping uncontrollably and smeared excrement over my foul body. “OH GOOD GOD HELP ME” I wailed. But nobody came, nobody cared. “How did I get here?” I thought. “How have things got so utterly hopeless? I want to die. If only I had some cocaine left to dull the pain.” I thought back to my old life in the ocean and realised my only problem I had back then was my sharp teeth getting tangled in the fishing nets. Now look at me! The following morning I got my sh/t together and went on my way. I managed to travel quite some distance on my trusty old wheelchair. My chair had been a great comfort to me on dry land. In my heart I knew my chair couldn’t join me in the sea as it would rust to death, but I didn’t want to admit it – it was too hard. I put the thought to the back of my mind as I needed a clear head if I was going to make it to the docks by sunset. Just as I was starting to think I was going to make it, disaster struck - on the ground was my absolute worst fear imaginable. A blue button. I hated blue buttons, despised them in fact. Those two little holes like beady eyes looking at me, judging me – I couldn’t take it and to top it all off blue - the colour of the sea and the one darn place I couldn’t get to. I let out a tremendous blood curdling scream which lasted for hours, but as usual nobody cared about my plight. To my relief I could see a street sweeper heading in my direction. I prayed I wouldn’t scare him off. Finally something went my way. The street cleaner cleared the button out of my path. The relief was phenomenal. I looked down and realised I had p/ssed myself. The wind had picked up a little too so I was getting rather cold. “Is this some kind of sick joke”? I sighed. I was beginning to lose sight of why I was doing this but I pulled myself together and went on my way. On my travels I passed lots of people, most of them crossed the street to avoid me, some even spat at me, but I just kept on moving regardless. Maybe some of those people would have helped me if I didn’t keep staring at them with a cold blank expression. You see after months of total rejection you sometimes do the strangest things. I for some reason injected my facial nerves with cyanide which permanently paralysed my face. Anyway I digress. I was starting to get peckish so I reached for my travel sack so I could eat some of the pickles I had. Whilst I greedily ate the pickles I saw a familiar face. Constable Bones. He had arrested me in the past and he didn’t look happy to see me at all. 3 months ago before Stuart had committed suicide, I saw him and ‘The s/ut’ eating together in a bistro. I was so angry that I smeared my bare buttocks down the bistro window in full view of the customers inside. I did this to make him realise what he was missing. Unfortunately I was arrested by Constable Bones. He hated me; he thought I was a "vile specimen". I could see the hatred in his eyes. “Uh hello Officer” I said. Luckily I was interrupted by his radio and he was called away to a burglary otherwise he would have arrested me for sure as I had a warrant out for my arrest. Besides the court case for the alleged stalking, I was also wanted for assault. You see I have death breath, it’s a family trait. I can’t stand too close to people when I talk to them as I give them 3rd degree burns. At the time a lady was trying to sue me for £25,000 damages to pay for her reconstructive surgery. Damn her; in fact damn everyone I thought. I can’t help it; death breath is a god damn disability, try living in my shoes for a day I whinged. Sometimes I actually enjoyed having foul breath and used it as a defence mechanism. I enjoyed watching people flinch in disgust when I unleashed a whole lung full of ‘pooh wind’ (as I like to call it!) I was getting closer to my destination and the urine had dried up. The problem was I was now in excruciating pain as the urine had burnt my scabby skin. I started to wallow in more

Resolved Question: Help? I have Strange & Annoying Symptoms...?

I have a constant yucky, swollen, sometimes constricted-feeling throat, VERY uncomfortable heart pounding & palpitations (i shake a bit because of it), headaches, and sometimes stomach aches. It's pretty bad. Especially my throat and heart palps. I have no idea why I am having these symptoms. All I know is that the docs diagnosed me with an H. Pylori infection a few months ago. I've been sick ever since August. I was REALLY sick when I had the infection, so I think that maybe I am suffering from extreme anxiety from all of the physical and mental torment I went through... I am ALOT better than I used to be, but I still feel kinda sick. Somedays worse than others. I have had many tests done, such as 3 ultrasounds done of my heart, MANY MANY blood tests, urinalysis tests, an endoscopy (still waiting for biopsy results, but docs said everything seemed fine; no ulcerations, or inflammation. 24 Holtor Monitor, a stress test, physicals, etc. I look pretty healthy. I have a nice figure, and nice skin and hair. But I still think something else may be wrong. I know all my worrying could cause all my symptoms, but the feelings I have are really affecting my life. I'm only 17. I want to enjoy my life!! The docs can't find anything else wrong with me. Nothing. I was diagnosed with the infection and got it treated, with a round of 3 diff. meds that I had to take for a month. Maybe it's still there. Maybe not. The doc said I could live to 100 with how my heart was. I guess that's a relief. :) I have had my thyroid checked, and some more stuff I think. FYI: I don't smoke or drink, I was always healthy normal teenage girl until I came back from Amsterdam on the bus ride home (I live in Germany), but I should get my heart trained more. But I'm just kinda lazy, lol. I ate some sea food, like clams or something at a Chinese resteraunt in Amsterdam before we left. Maybe just a coinncidence? Any help, advice, thoughts, etc. are greatly appreciated!! ^^ Does anyone reccomend any special tests that they believe may help me in finding out what's wrong with me? more

Resolved Question: Pramin & Maxolon for Morning Sickness?

I am suffering from severe morning sickness. I am going to see my doctor this afternoon because i can barely function and i have a 2 year old to look after. I am not even sleeping at night because i feel so sick. For example, Last night i diden't fall asleep until 3am and i still woke up every half hour to fight off vomiting. I can barely eat and when i do i'm lucky to keep it down. And the only thing i can drink its Mylanta but even then its only safe t drink 4 glasses of it a day during pregnancy. So i'm going to ask my doctor about Maxolon because i took it when i was pregnant with my son (even though the morning sickness was no where near as bad as it is this time). I also had someone recommend asking about Pramin? I've done some research but i'm just trying to find out as much as i can before i see my doctor. Alot of people keep telling me there is nothing the doctor will do about it, But she has to, i cannot afford to endup in hospital on a drip, i have a little boy to look after and my fiance' has to work. I'm afraid that if i don't get some relief soon i wont be able to go through with the pregnancy. Also, I have tried Blackmores morning sickness formula, It did not work, I have also tried sea bands, they don't work either. I have tried Mylanta, Eating dry crackers, Lemonade. Nothing ease's it. So surely my doctor cannot just send me home to suffer? I mean, I am so tried and sick i can barely get out of bed in the morning, let alone chase a 2 yr old around all day. more

Resolved Question: Hi..I hate it when my friend dose this ...can you read this story....?

Hello.. im in the 7th grade and my best friend Alyssa always dose this when she wants 2 no if her home work is passable or not she'll sent it to me to tell her what i think..its not That i don't want to or cant i do but i really don't know if this is good or bad or if anything needs to be changed can sum 1 help 1 just got this e-mail (its a historical short story-not real-).. Xerxes was the king of Persia he had every thing he desired wealth sons and wives. He enjoyed it too. Xerxes was a great king he was high,strong and respected and won many victories in his life time Xerxes was a king of one hundred years but he knew that wasn't true. In Xerxes heart he felt weak he knew he was just as common as his slaves and was not in any way better than another for he knew that his life would end one day just as everyone else and he would just as simply fragile and vulnerable as the rest. This did not make Xerxes feel like a true king. It bothered him. Xerxes tried to fix this problem so he sent out his finest men and half his wealth to find the secret to eternal life. He finds that a plant that gives immortality it grows at the bottom of the sea Xerxes believes that he must find it before the sea snake can steal it. The ancient flower of eternal life was discovered by Gilgamesh king of Mesopotamia. My king Xerxes It has been 12 days since my last travels. My previous letter is just as the last we have in dulled to the bottom of every ocean and have seen evil when supplying. My grief and sorrow are to you when I confess that we have not yet located the flower of life. We will be travelling to Andules by sea in months to begin our search there in our hope we will find it and bring it to you with my heart and soul in your hand I bid you far well my gentle king and to our next speaking. Faithfully Achaemenes This went on for years Xerxes would sit acuncelsy in his palace and Achaemenes would send him letters with his results, his letters were the same as each other for every day he searched and found nothing. The king was impatient. Achaemenes,you must find this flower go to Rome,Egypt,Maroung and Prong visit as many healers,potion houses and magicians. I need it immediately. I am sending to you 100 coins of gold to continue the travels. I have been patient in waiting Achaemenes and I must have it. Achaemenes Searched near and far he lost half of the kings gold and had wasted many years. He fought off many difficulties and was drivingly tired. After many years of searching Achaemenes grew tired and had lost hope but he knew that king Xerxes wouldn't understand so in His own decisions he wrote to the king a very exiting letter. To my king I have the most intriguing news. I have located the (flower) I hope that you are as pleased and relived as I. I must depart now. you shall expect my arrival in a month. Long live the king Achaemenes Xerxes was very pleased he grew exited and begin celebrating. He prepared a large feast for when his loyal Achaemenes returned he answered Achaemenes with another letter. Oh my Achaemenes you have done a great deal to your kingdom and for your self there will be a large reward to your services and loyalty. I congratulate you and await your arrival until then my dear Achaemenes I shall see you soon. When Achaemenes returned the king gave him a very large feast and made Achaemenes his second in command. Xerxes ate the flower and was contented. He lived a happy for the first time in his life he felt true happiness , relief and comfort he became more generous and was in peace. He thanked Achaemenes every day and they became great friends he gave Achaemenes a large amount of his wealth and power. In time the king had reached 95 he was frail and in pain he became sick and died. He did not blame Achaemenes for his treachery or betrayal. Be fore his death he simply leaned over to his dear friend and said "thank you". Achaemenes had thought Xerxes a grave lesson. He taught him that life was useless if he lived for ever life only had meaning if there was an end. There was more to life than living it was how you lived it. Xerxes was truly grateful at his death it was only then when he understood it. After the kings death it was Achaemenes who was next in line to the throne. Instead he moved to a field and lived there of all his days. honestly pls whats wrong what needs to be changed....? more

Resolved Question: Ways of dealing with morning sickness?

I am so sick and dizzy that I can't do simple things like wash dishes and cook (especially because of the smell) I am pretty much bed ridden and miserable and no energy. People are telling me that I should exercise and I agree with them but how can I when I can't even stand up straight. I think I have tried absolutly everything like ginger, eating a little soda crackers, sea bands, b6, which helped a little but other than that, nothing works...is there anyone out there who had similar experiences who found relief from something other than what I have mentioned. Thanks for your answers...I feel like it is taking over my life!! more

Resolved Question: Help with these science questions? 6th grade?

15. All of the water on Earth is contained in me. I am mostly made up of salt water from the oceans, but I also contain fresh water. What am I? 16. I am not a sphere. I am a source of energy for processes on Earth. What am I? 17. I am the outermost sphere. I am a mixture of gases that surrounds the planet. I am mostly made up of nitrogen and oxygen. What am I? 18. I am Earth's solid rocky outer layer. All of Earth's continents and islands are on me. I also make up the ocean floor. What am I? 19. Name the ways energy can be transferred. Give an example of each. 20. What three factors does topography of an area depend on? 22. Latitude lines run ____________ of the equator. The equator cuts the Earth into the __________ and __________ hemispheres. Longitude lines circle the globe from the _______ to the ____________. Zero degrees longitude is known as the ___________ and _________ hemispheres. 23. Why are latitude lines lines considered parallels and longitude lines are not? 24. What city does the Prime Meridian run thorough in the Northern Hemisphere? 26. Fill in the blanks below. LANDFORM ELEVATION RELIEF Plains Low or high ______ _______ High High _______ High Low 27. Match each term with its definition by writing the letter of the correct definition on the line beside the term. TERMS 27. latitude 28. plateau 29. topography 31. elevation 32. relief 33. landform region 34. plain 35. longitude DEFINITION a. the height above sea level of a point on Earth's surface b. the shape of the land c. flat or gently rolling land with low relief d. a large area of land for which the topography is mainly one type of landform e. the distance in degrees north or south of the equator f. the distance in degrees east or west of the prime meridian g. the difference in elevation between the highest and lowest points of an area h. a landform that has high elevation and a more less level surface 37. A(n) __________ map shows the surface features of an area 38. The change in elevation from one contour line to the next is called the _____________ 39. A(n) ____________ connects points of equal elevation on a topographic map I'm not a lazy kid seeking answers. I had a bad day in school I returned from being sick and I left my science book in my locker. Please help! can you help me? more

Resolved Question: What di you have to say about this pro- china poem

-----By A Silent Chinese When we were called Sick man of Asia, We were called The Yellow Peril. When we are billed to be the next Superpower, We are called The China Threat When Our doors were closed... You smuggled Opium to Open Markets. When we Embrace Free Trade, You blame us for Taking Away Your Jobs. When We were falling apart, You marched in your troops, and wanted your fair share. We were broken into pieces, And You killed, burned, mained and looted. Just go to the British Museum and The Louvre, which of those Arts and Relics were bought fair? Even Woodrow Wilson Couldn't give back Birth Place of Confucius back to Us. But, He did buy a ticket for the Famine Relief Ball for us... ...A trickle of good will in a sea of despair. Never again, we said, We stood up and fought for our survival. And piece by piece, we put our nation back together again, "Free Tibet" you screamed, "it was an invation!" Never mind, that those who shouted, did the original invation. When We Tried Communism, You hated us for being Communisits. When We embrace Capitalism, You hate us for being Capitalists. When We had a Billion People, You said we were destroying the planet. When We tried limiting our members, you said it was human right abuse. When We were Poor, You treat us like dogs. When We loan you cash, You blame us for your debts. When we build our industries, You called us Polluters. We made you consumer goods, You blamed us for global warming. When We buy oil, You called that exploitation and Genocide. When You fight for oil, You called that Liberation. When We were silent, You said you want us to have Human Rights and Free Speech. When We Were silent No More, You called Us Brain Washed-Xenophobics. Enough is Enough, Enough Hypocrisy for this one world. We Want... One World One Dream. -- This Big Blue Earth is big Enough for all of Us By. Fang Renzhou more

Voting Question: What can be done about daily headaches?

I have tried the following with no results... chiropractors accupuncture all the prescription meds (fioricet, topamax, anti-depressants, etc) Kava root extract massage therapy I was even hospitalized to "break the headache cycle" and had some relief with the topamax, but had to stop using because it made me sick. The best way I can describe my headaches is comparing it to being sea sick. I feel nauseas behind my eyes and in temples. I currently take no medications...anything else you recommend?have also seen an optometrist more

Resolved Question: what isalternative to the 'ship breaking' of huge ships (eg aircraft carrier)that has become environment issue

Around the world, old naval aircraft carriers are scrapped because they have exhausted their ‘military’ life in terms of metal shield, armament and the communication capabilities. The ship so decommissioned by the military can be bought below its scrap value as environment concerns put a restriction to its disposal process. A French ship recently sent to India as scrap had to go through government and legal hurdles before it was allowed in Indian Territory. So its further use as an operating ship would always be worthwhile as the scrap value is retained. PRODUCT & SERVICE Such redundant ships are still seaworthy and can be positioned at high seas on rescue missions. After removal of heavy artillery, extra fuel tanks and other allied military equipment, it can be suitably modified to create space and area that can be used for 1.Producing & Storing potable water, food & medicine, rescue equipment and fuel to support the rescue & relief operations. 2.Constructing operation theatres, ICU and sick quarters on board. 3.Quarters for the medical and rescue staff. 4.Short term refuge for victims. 5.desalination plant 6.Communication and watch station. Cyclones are detected and tracked by satellite as they gather strength. Experts also predict within reasonable time the area where the landfall would occur. Local doctors, fire-fighters and other rescue teams are themselves subject to disaster. But still they are the best persons as they know the local language and the local terrain. If these persons are removed from the scene in advance and placed on this aircraft carrier then after the disaster they can be flown in straight from this carrier and efficiently utilised as the rescuers in the area. The sick and infirm can be brought on this ship before or after the disaster. This need not be limited to cyclonic disaster but also others like earth quake and fires in SE Asia where there are island nations. Why a ship for such rescue? Cyclone Path is tracked by a weather centre for at least 3 to 5 days, before it hits the land. The location can be predicted within several kilometres. As such if a relief ship follows the cyclone path it remains in a safe zone behind the storm, but at the same time, is immediately available at the location close to the disaster area. A cyclone after making the land fall, due to the residual storm effect keeps the area for many crucial hours out of bounds for approach and rescue from the land side. Even helicopters cannot fly in. Further delay takes place after that because the relief convoys can start only after assessing the roads and runways conditions. In many countries like in Africa rescue convoys can be subjected to loot on the way. This journey then takes place on the damaged roads in adverse weather conditions. The air journey after such confirmation may take further many hours to reach the nearest airport which it self may be far. Most of the time with the radio communications destroyed the actual requirement cannot be assessed. In such cases it normally happens that required items are missing and other items clutter the available storage area. A fleet of such ships can be acquired by United Nations and can be positioned at frequently affected locations around the world. COST OFFSET Up till now the relief measures start taking shape after the disaster is struck and governments react. The cost of making hundreds of flying sorties of supplies from say Europe to SE Asia can be achieved by sending the closest ship to the area and then transporting required items to shore in hovercraft or barges. Being lighter than the normal military equipped ship it can navigate closer to the land. A team of medical staff could be earmarked for particular duty periods and familiarisation trips could be made during normal times to achieve better efficiency. The cost of manning and operation of such fleet could be very low as it does not require the military alertness and defensive maintenance. The economy and saving as compared to land and air transport over next few missions would itself compensate for the costs. 4.Who is the end user of this Idea / Product / Technology? The end users are the individual Nations under the auspices of the United Nations.. 5. The unique feature of this Idea / Product / Technology and how is this different from those existing in the market? Have you done a Prior Art Search through website or other means to determine the uniqueness / novelty of your Idea / Product / Technology? I am not aware that such dedicated rescue ships are in use any where in the world. Whenever there is a disaster the UN or individual Nations come up with their own plans to provide rescue. They use their military ships which can offer limited space and cannot fulfil long term multiple missions. Chaos occurs at airports and seaports. There are duplications and at other time there are language problems, written and spoken. Main load on these flights is water bottles, tents and blanket. 6.The problems that the envisioned Idea / Product / Technology addresses None. 7.Is anyone else in the world doing similar work (that you are aware of) and is a similar technology already in use? Please See #5 8.Special laboratory & test facilities required for this Technology A ship-building Yard facility would be required for the conversion and modification. 9.Which tests have been carried out and what were the results? Which further tests remain to be carried out? None required 10.Other potential uses / applications of the Idea / Product / Technology During normal times it can be used as a •staging post •watch post for military, coast guard, customs •marine training school. •oil rig or sea accidents rescue and •oil spillage control. more

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Each day, another way to define worst-case for oil spill

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Each Day, Another Way to Define Worst-Case for Oil Spill

by Joel Achenbach An enduring feature of the gulf oil spill is that, even when you think you've heard the worst-case scenario, there's always another that's even more dire. The base-line measures of the crisis have steadily worsened. The estimated flow rate keeps rising. The well is like something deranged, stronger than anyone anticipated. BP executives last month said they had a 60 to 70 ... more

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