Archive - Mar 17, 2008
New Record High for Gas?
Submitted by acampbell on Mon, 03/17/2008 - 15:02.
New Record High for Gas?
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Prices at the pump may be getting higher, but this is out of control!
Editors Note:Thankz to the ZAP shareholder who sent in this photo, wishing to remain anonymous. According to the ZAP Internet junkies, this photo has been circulating online for over a year. ZAPwatch is always on the lookout for interesting news, research and... yes... humor. Keep it coming!
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Study links particulate pollution to low birth weight
Submitted by acampbell on Mon, 03/17/2008 - 15:02.
Study links particulate pollution to low birth weight
By Kerry Cavanaugh
Staff Writer
Bolstering concerns about the health hazards of pollution, a study published Monday said babies born in California cities with the dirtiest air weigh less than those born in cleaner communities.
The study, published in the journal Pediatrics, joins a growing body of research about the dangers of fine particulate matter -- a microscopic form of soot that has already been linked to increased emergency room visits, more heart attacks and decreased lung function in children.
The findings hit home in Los Angeles, which, along with the Central Valley, has the nation's highest levels of fine particulate matter.
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Londonsmog could shave 10 years off lifespan
Submitted by acampbell on Mon, 03/17/2008 - 15:02.
Londonsmog could shave 10 years off lifespan
SOURCE: AFPAir pollution in London could reduce the life expectancy of its residents by as much as 10 years, according to research published in the Evening Standard newspaper.
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LAPTOP Magazine says ZAP's new lithium-ion battery 'packs a punch'
Submitted by acampbell on Mon, 03/17/2008 - 15:02.
LAPTOP Magazine says ZAP's new lithium-ion battery 'packs a punch'
SANTA ROSA, California (November 19, 2004) - One of the leading magazines in mobile technology, LAPTOP Magazine, praised the new ZAP Portable Energy from advanced automotive technology company ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP) in its December 2004 holiday issue.