<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>CR4 - Blog: Rockaholic Adventures</title><link>http://cr4.globalspec.com/blog/101/Rockaholic-Adventures</link><description><![CDATA[&lt;p&gt;Rockaholic
Adventures is the place for conversation and discussion about outdoor
excursions. You&apos;ll also read reviews written from the perspective of today&apos;s
technologically-advanced outdoorsman - one with a background in engineering and
geology. Here, you&apos;ll find everything from discussions about geology-related
engineering disasters to insights about how advances in technology have
transformed modern-day extreme sports.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Rockaholic
Adventures also covers topics such as urban planning and other anthro-induced
changes to the access and preservation of natural areas. The blog&apos;s owner,
Shawn, holds an A.S. from Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) with a
concentration in science and engineering, and a B.S. from the State University
of New York (SUNY) at Albany
with a major in geology.&lt;/p&gt;]]></description><copyright>Copyright 2013</copyright><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 EST</pubDate><generator>http://cr4.globalspec.com</generator><item><title><![CDATA[&lt;b&gt;Shasta via West Face&lt;/b&gt;]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/blogentry/22674/b-Shasta-via-West-Face-b?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[Mount Shasta is a massive compound stratovolcanoe that can be seen from over a hundred miles away on a clear day. It is noted by its prominence, volume, glaciers, and the presence of lenticular clouds that often hide the summit from view.

&#xb7;  Mount Shasta towers over the surrounding valley mea]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/blogentry/22674]]></guid><dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator><dc:subject>Rockaholic Adventures</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lt;b&gt;Arctic Offshore Feasibility&lt;/b&gt;]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/blogentry/22394/b-Arctic-Offshore-Feasibility-b?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[Drilling in coastal marine environments has been of continued debate since the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in 2010. Drilling in locations that aren&apos;t readily accessible increases the risk and cost associated with the operation. Will stringent environmental and safety regulations allow us to saf]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2013 05:00:00 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/blogentry/22394]]></guid><dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator><dc:subject>Rockaholic Adventures</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lt;b&gt;Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All)&lt;/b&gt;]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/blogentry/22291/b-Sustainable-Energy-for-All-SE4All-b?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[The United Nations (UN) announced three core objectives aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The objectives are included in their Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All) initiative. Could this possibility be the reprise of the Kyoto Protocol and can we have a short-term impact on the global]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2013 05:00:00 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/blogentry/22291]]></guid><dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator><dc:subject>Rockaholic Adventures</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lt;b&gt;Unconventional Oil and Gas Reserves Stimulating Economic Growth&lt;/b&gt;]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/blogentry/22196/b-Unconventional-Oil-and-Gas-Reserves-Stimulating-Economic-Growth-b?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[Unconventional oil and gas continues to boom in areas like Texas and North Dakota. Directional drilling, fracking, and gasification practices have proven their capability to provide a considerable amount of the petrochemical demands for the United States. These practices allow the USA to lower]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 06:00:00 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/blogentry/22196]]></guid><dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator><dc:subject>Rockaholic Adventures</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lt;b&gt;Destabilizing Marine Bed Methane Hydrates&lt;/b&gt;]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/blogentry/21425/b-Destabilizing-Marine-Bed-Methane-Hydrates-b?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[Carbon dioxide is naturally sequestered by the accumulation of gas hydrates. To simplify discussion I would like to analyze their existence in marine environments. The daily cyclic pattern of CO2 concentrations at or near sea surface suggests that primary production is the driving force that all]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/blogentry/21425]]></guid><dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator><dc:subject>Rockaholic Adventures</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lt;b&gt;Go Green or Bust&lt;/b&gt;]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/blogentry/18701/b-Go-Green-or-Bust-b?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[The conscious mind of modern humans may be quelled by the luxuries we afford ourselves, but is it concerning that our efforts to preserve nature don&apos;t measure up to tip the scales of anthropogenic induced climate change? In the past century environmentalists have vocalized the need to minimize o]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:37:04 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/blogentry/18701]]></guid><dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator><dc:subject>Rockaholic Adventures</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lt;b&gt;Adirondack Backcountry&lt;b&gt;]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/blogentry/18578/b-Adirondack-Backcountry-b?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[Backcountry skiing in the Adirondack Park is an experience like none other. Much different than the vast open terrain of the Rockies and Sierra Nevadas, the Adirondack Park offers several skiable slides which run into heavily wooded terrain managed via a network of narrow hiking trails, wonderin]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:19:00 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/blogentry/18578]]></guid><dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator><dc:subject>Rockaholic Adventures</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lt;b&gt;Radiation and the Human Footprint&lt;/b&gt;]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/blogentry/17219/b-Radiation-and-the-Human-Footprint-b?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[There is an anthropogenic footprint that&apos;s much more visible than the theoretical behaviors of ocean dynamics and climate patterns. This reality lies within the composition of water, gas and the solid ground on which we walk. Unstable Isotopes can be used to date a field specimen. Stable Isotope]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:33:28 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/blogentry/17219]]></guid><dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator><dc:subject>Rockaholic Adventures</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lt;b&gt;Clouds in the Sky Keep Us Standing In-Line&lt;/b&gt;]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/blogentry/17180/b-Clouds-in-the-Sky-Keep-Us-Standing-In-Line-b?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[Last month, a significant eruption of the Gr&#xed;msv&#xf6;tn volcano in Iceland reminded us just how valuable air space can be. Thousands of passengers were grounded and approximately 900 flights delayed, as volcanic ash jeopardized air travel.

The recent eruptions in Iceland are typical of hot spots an]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:38:00 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/blogentry/17180]]></guid><dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator><dc:subject>Rockaholic Adventures</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lt;b&gt;When Will Arlene Strike?&lt;/b&gt;]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/blogentry/17099/b-When-Will-Arlene-Strike-b?from_rss=1]]></link><description><![CDATA[It&apos;s just seven days into hurricane season and we have yet to put a dent in the activity that the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) forecasted for the Atlantic Basin in 2011. This year&apos;s above average forecast is due to elevated sea surface temperatures in the Northern Atlan]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 13:45:41 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://cr4.globalspec.com/blogentry/17099]]></guid><dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator><dc:subject>Rockaholic Adventures</dc:subject></item></channel></rss>