Category: Wilderness

Jan 21 2012

NASA: Sun uncorks aurora-burnishing blast at Earth

Solar FlareBy Dan Vergano, USA TODAY

NASA satellites detected the Sun unleashing a moderate blast at Earth on Thursday.

The Coronal Mass Ejection (CME), a solar blast of highly-energetic particles, is expected to arrive at Earth on Saturday, likely sparking bright Northern Lights and potentially disrupting some communications. A “Long Duration M3.2 Class Solar Flare” started at 8:42 a.m. ET, on Thursday, according to the space agency and released the blast now traveling towards Earth at 630 miles per second. Read more »

Jan 04 2012

U.S. OK could see GE fish enter Canadian food supply chain

One-year-old coho salmon are fed at the Department of Fisheries and Oceans lab in West Vancouver, B.C. Genetically modified salmon could enter the food supply in Canada if the U.S. government approves GE Atlantic salmon for sale there.BY SARAH SCHMIDT, POSTMEDIA NEWS

OTTAWA — Canada could have trouble keeping genetically engineered salmon out of the food supply if the U.S. government approves the first genetically engineered animal that people can eat.

And according to an internal analysis obtained by Postmedia News, one potential solution is to simply follow the U.S. lead, in order to avoid trade complications. That would mean allowing the GE fish in the Canadian market.

AquaBounty Technologies, based in Massachusetts, is seeking approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to sell its GE Atlantic salmon, called AquAdvantage, in the United States. But FDA approval could have ramifications for consumers north of the border, Canadian government officials say.  Read more »

Nov 25 2011

Turkey, Road Rage and Trauma Oh My!

I have been following RoyonRescue for some time and thought I would share a great episode from today. Today being Black Friday. Enjoy and subscribe to his channel. He is very informative.

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