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"Organised civil society remains the last bastion of social cohesion …"
The Conference of International Non-Governmental Organisations (INGOs) of the Council of Europe elects a new President, 28 January 2009
The changeover comes at a crucial moment in the development of our societies. During her term, the outgoing President, Annelise Oeschger, was instrumental in ensuring that one of the four pillars of the Council of Europe – the INGO Conference – achieved a high level of recognition for the real know-how and ability displayed by organised civil society in its action on the international arena. It is also thanks to the determination of its Founding President, Claude-Laurent Genty, and then Daniel Zielinski – both of whom are Honorary Presidents – that the INGO Conference has been able to establish its position within the Council of Europe and be legitimated by the political authorities of the Council's 47 member states.
At the Council of Europe on Wednesday 28 January 2009, the plenary session of the Conference of INGOs holding participatory status elected Jean-Marie HEYDT as its new President for a three-year term.
In his introductory speech, he said that "(…) against the background of a global situation marked by growing economic concerns, where trust between political institutions is breaking down, where poverty and exclusion are to be found in all families, where injustices and acts of racism, anti-Semitism, Islamophobia and xenophobia are becoming daily occurrences, where the rejection of minorities of all kinds is spreading hand in hand with heightened ethnocentrism, where intolerance has, unfortunately, all too readily become a form of "normality" and where despair and pervading despondency are occupying minds and dominating exchanges between Europeans, (…) organised civil society remains the last bastion of social cohesion (…)."
"(…) Our constructive role in building democracy means we are justified in lobbying decision-makers, not on a competitive basis but in an entirely complementary manner, and offering them our advice and grassroots know-how backed up by our ability to listen to the views of European citizens and also to act practically and directly through our networks (420 non-profit INGOs throughout Europe currently hold participatory status with the Council of Europe) and the many experts we can call on in the widest range of areas (…)."
"(…) Who then can voice the concerns of Europe's ordinary citizens more effectively than the voluntary sector and the INGO Conference? (…) We have a major responsibility to bear here (…)."
Given the various infringements of human rights, the defence of which is the keystone of our action in Europe, "(…) the Conference should be present on each and every occasion when human rights are flouted or omitted from our laws and official texts, and where the support of civil society is needed (…)" added Jean-Marie Heydt.
Jean-Marie Heydt, representative of the European Association of Training Centres for Socio-Educational Care Work (FESET), was elected President of the INGO Conference for a three-year term.
Mr Heydt, who was previously 1st Vice-President of the Conference, has longstanding experience of the Council of Europe, in particular in his role as expert on issues such as "the role of European cities in combating extreme poverty", "Human dignity and social exclusion" and "Education for democratic citizenship". He succeeds Annelise Oeschger, President of the INGO Conference from 2003 to 2008, who has been elected Honorary President.


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Jackie is thrilled to take over as BoMF Baltimore's very first Executive Director. Though she may get nostalgic every now and then for her days as former Program Director, and former Director of Communications, Jackie thoroughly enjoys the honor of being a part of such a positive, passionate selfless community of people, and loves every minute of getting to work to fulfill it's mission. Previously, Jackie spent two years as a high school teacher and coach as a Jesuit Volunteer on the island of Chuuk in the Federated States of Micronesia. Upon returning to the States, she followed her crazed obsession with running back to her alma mater, where she coached Cross Country and Track and Field.
"It is truly amazing to see the heights to which people can reach when inspired by confidence, a renewed belief in themselves, and a supportive community of devoted individuals. Working with Back on My Feet has restored my faith in the good of the human soul."
Jackie graduated from Loyola University Maryland with a bachelor's degree in Psychology and from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health with a master's degree in Public Health.
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Nikia manages many efforts for the Baltimore chapter of Back on My Feet, her most fullfilling being the one that allows her to assist the residential members in deciding what the "next steps" in their lives will be and encouraging her teammates to do more than what is expected of them. Nikia's background is in children's education, specifically children with special needs. Since joining the BoMF team, she has run two marathons and has earned the title of our annual half marathon and relay to be named after her.
"I have never been a part of an organization that has been so life changing for others and myself included. I am one of the many support systems that our residential members depend on to help them become successful in life. I am committed to doing just that."
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The Vampire Diaries
Vampire Diaries' Best Quotes From Season 4, Episode 1, "Growing Pains"
One thing we'll never say about The Vampire Diaries: "You took the words right out of our mouths." Elena (Nina Dobrev) and the gang utter things we'd never dream of saying — or at least hope we never have to. Without further ado, here are the top 25 notable quotables from Season 4, Episode 1, "Growing Pains."
25. So that's what crazy sounds like
Pastor Young: Fear not. For I have been chosen to lead us in the movement. Hear me, loved ones: Soon you'll be free to pass through the gates, and we'll all be united for eternity.
24. Don't try to change the subject
Caroline: You're disgusting.
Klaus: And you're a glorious kisser.
23. A not-so-silver lining
Rebekah: Not to make a gray cloud grayer, but does Matt even have automobile insurance?
22. Brotherly advice
Klaus: Keep'em busy, little sister.
21. Salvatore magnet
Pastor Young: I know that wherever you go Salvatore vampires seem to follow.
20. There goes her hero?
Caroline: You do one semi-decent thing, and now you're my hero? Ugh. I need to go sanitize my mouth.
19. Hunger pains
Elena: I didn't feed.
18. Talk about an abusive relationship!
Rebekah: You don't know anything about family.
Klaus: I know how easily they can be silenced with a dagger.
17. Can you say "schadenfreude?"
Rebekah: I'd say you've got less than three hours to feed before I get to watch you die all over again. My day just got a whole lot better.
16. Sure you can't
Bonnie: I upset the spirits to save Elena and I can't do that kind of magic again.
15. The L word
Stefan: I love you so much.
Elena: Do you know why I was even on that bridge? I was coming back for you, Stefan. I had to choose, and I picked you because I love you.
14. Wanna bet?
Matt: Go ahead kill me. You can't possibly hate me more than I hate myself.
Damon: Oh, yes I can.
13. Lady and the tramp
Rebekah: You should know better than to sneak up on a lady.
Damon: Good advice. Have you seen one?
12. Memories of the way we weren't (Part 1)
Elena, to Damon: I remember everything. One of the highlights of my transition is remembering everything that you compelled me to forget.
11. If you've gotta ask...
Elena: Am I dead?
10. Memories of the way we weren't (Part 2)
Damon: The first night we met is not all that you remember.
9. Lesson learned?
Grams (to Bonnie about Elena): She is not your problem to solve. Now go, before they keep you here.
8. Strange last words
Pastor Young: Friends. We are the beginning.
7. Even stranger family reunion
Rebekah: How dare you save Caroline over me!
Klaus: Hello, brother. I thought you were dead. So pleased you're not.
6. Right quote
Klaus: Easy love. Wrong time. Wrong place. Wrong equipment.
5. That's amore?
Caroline: We're fugitives on the run. All signs point to hot hybrid-vampire sex.
4. Human blood is thicker than… oh, never mind
Jeremy: I need my sister. Not another one of them.
3. Say it, Stefan!
Matt: Elena's a vampire because of me. I have to live with that for the rest of my life.
Stefan: No you don't have to live with that, you get to live with that — because Elena put your life before her own. So every morning you get out of bed, you sure as hell better earn it.
2. Reality Bite
Damon: There is no way out of it. We all know the drill. You feed, or you die. There is no door number three.
1. Elena Gilbert: Eternal Optimist
Stefan: It will be the worst thing that you've ever lived through.
Elena: But I'll get to live. I'll be a sister and a friend. And I'll be with you forever.
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State Rep. Jim Waldman of Coconut Creek is the ex-husband of Broward lobbyist Aleida "Ali" Waldman, and the brother of developer Andrew Waldman.
Hayward J. Benson Jr., Lauderhill city commissioner, is the father of Hollywood City Manager Cameron Benson, who resigned last summer.
Broward County Commissioner Dale Holness of Lauderhill campaigned last year for his cousin, Jeptha "Jeff" Holness, a candidate for Plantation City Council. He lost.
Former state Rep. and Broward County Commission candidate Tim Ryan is the son of former state representative and state senator A.J. "Red" Ryan Jr., and is the grandson of A.J. Ryan Sr., who was a Hollywood commissioner. Ryan's brother, Christopher Ryan, is city attorney for Pembroke Park.
Former U.S. Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart dropped from the seat in 2010, prompting his brother U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, to switch districts and win his Broward-Dade District 21 seat.
Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner Romney Rogers' grandfather, Dwight Rogers, was a state representative and U.S. congressman, who was replaced in Congress after his death by Paul Rogers, Dwight's brother.
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TV Anchors Mock Ryan Lochte After Interview: Unprofessional or Fair?
Poor Ryan Lochte! Jeah, he's an easy target, and we are kind of confused why he's getting his own E! reality TV show, What Would Ryan Lochte Do?, but two FOX 29 Philadelphia morning show anchors really mocked the poor guy on air. Mike Jerrick and Sheinelle Jones had a video feed interview with Ryan, joking a bit with him on air, but joking more after the interview was over.
At one point, Mike asked Ryan what a woman could say to him to get his attention. Ryan just responded with silence, trying to come up with an answer. At the end of the interview, Sheinelle said, "I look forward to What Would Ryan Lochte Do?" and Mike added, "OK, Ryan, good luck to you! We'll be watching." After Ryan signed off, they collapsed into laughter.
Mike: "Seriously? How are they going to get enough material?" Sheinelle couldn't even speak from laughing. "What was the question that stumped him? ... Seriously how are they going to put together like 13 weeks of programing?''
Sheinelle: "He's so cute."
He's easy to laugh at, but Ryan was probably sitting there doing interview after interview for outlets across the country. Then the second he signs off, behind his back, these anchors laugh at him. Fair or foul? It's not terribly professional to be so Mean Girls about someone who can't respond. Then again, it's Ryan Lochte and he did sign up for a reality TV show playing off how much of a lovable doofus he is. So... fair game?
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How many times has Morgan Tsvangirai been married? Is his party violent and corrupt? Why won't white workers join Cosatu? Why are big companies funding it? Will the SA government round up unofficial strike organisers? And how does Malema get to queue-jump?
In Zimbabwe, the privately owned daily NewsDay reports that the plot to arrest Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai thickened yesterday with the lawyers representing his jilted lover, Locardia Karimatsenga, piling the pressure on the police to act.
Karimatsenga's lawyer has written to the police commissioner-general demanding that Tsvangirai be dragged to court for criticising judgement by a Harare magistrate and a High Court judge who blocked his high-profile white wedding on Saturday.
The MDC-T leader resorted to a traditional ceremony after a magistrate cancelled the marriage licence on Friday.
High Court judge Justice Chinembiri Bhunu dismissed an appeal against the magistrate's ruling in the early hours of Saturday in a heavy blow for the PM, who had invited regional leaders to the ceremony.
Tsvangirai told his supporters at one of the ceremonies to celebrate his marriage - three years after he lost his wife Susan in a road accident - that no one, not even the courts, would choose a wife for him.
Locardia Karimatsenga claims that the prime minister married her last year in a traditional ceremony.
Tsvangirai is accused of perjury for allegedly lying under oath when he denied that he was married to Karimatsenga.
Meanwhile, according to the government-alligned Harare Herald, MDC president Welshman Ncube has accused Tsvangirai's MDC-T of being a violent and corrupt party. He ruled out prospects of the two parties collaborating in the forthcoming elections. The Movement for Democratic Change leader said hisgrouping differed with the other MDC faction on policy issues. But Ncube also accused MDC-T of perpetrating violence, an allegation he also made against Robert Mugabe's Zanu-PF.
In South Africa, the Cosatu conference continues. Johannesburg financial paper BusinessDay reports that the Congress of South African Trade Unions' inability to attract white members was a "big challenge", according to the organisation's general secretary, Zwelinzima Vavi.
The federation's organisational report reveals that only one per cent of Cosatu members are white, 80 per cent black and one per cent foreign nationals. I'm sorry, but I have no idea about the colour or national origins of the other 18 per cent. Afro-Asians, perhaps?
Cosatu's membership increased by nearly 12 per cent since its last congress three years ago, with its current membership standing at at 2.2 million. Two-thirds of South Africa's workers are not unionised.
Among the items debated at yesterday's Cosatu conference session, the treasurer's report showed that African Rainbow Minerals is Cosatu's biggest private donor. Investec, Standard Bank and the financial group Sanlam are among other big corporate donors, and this lead to accusations that the labour federation is too close to business.
Cosatu's financial statements show that, in December 2011, the federation had a surplus of just over 92,000 euros.
South African mineworkers who are continuing strikes in the gold and platinum sector are facing dismissal.
Since February thousands of mineworkers have embarked on strikes with demands ranging from the recognition of their new union to the scrapping of funeral plan deductions from wages.
The government is now threatening to charge people who encourage unofficial strikes with incitement. Police arrested 22 people near Anglo-American Platinum's Rustenburg operations yesterday, after using rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse a gathering.
Amplats declared that workers who failed to report for duty were on strike, while Gold Fields has not ruled out dismissing about 12,000 workers at its mine in Driefontein, south of Johannesburg.
Also in South Africa, The Sowetan wants to know why former ANC Youth League president Julius Malema is still receiving special treatment.
The question was asked by the opposition Democratic Alliance in Limpopo and several voters at a by-election in Polokwane yesterday.
Resentment was evident when an ultra-confident Malema arrived to cast his vote at the local primary school in Seshego Zone 1 and went straight to the front of the queue.
After casting his vote, Malema told the media that no one was supporting him in his series of public addresses to churches, dissident ANC members and supporters, as well as to disgruntled mineworkers and soldiers.
On his alleged queue-jumping, Malema said he had just been lucky to arrive when there were few other voters present.


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A number of Forestry Commission Scotland's popular woodland trails in West Argyll have suffered storm damage from the recent strong winds.
For public safety, a number of trails have had to be closed whilst fallen trees are removed and broken branches made safe.
The good news is that the damage to the forests is not extensive and the Commission expects all their trails to be back open before the Christmas holidays.
The public are advised to keep an eye on the Forestry Commission Scotland website where the situation in West Argyll is being continually updated.
Current status
The current position for West Argyll's most popular trails is as follows:
- Sutherland's Grove: the car park is open with the short all-abilities walk open. However all other trails closed. This is also due to intensive harvesting works this week.
- Beinn Lora – closed.
- Knapdale – open.
- Kintyre – open.
- Glen Orchy – the main picnic site access is closed but the forest is passable.
- Kilmichael – most trails are still closed.
- West Loch Awe – a number of trails are still closed.
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Since I haven't seen the Disney Channel series on which the Kim Possible soundtrack is based, I am at somewhat of a disadvantage in this review. That said, I enjoyed most of the songs on this CD and am likely to try to find an episode of the series to watch.
The first track is an extended version of the series' theme song, Call Me, Beep Me! (The Kim Possible Song) sung by Christina Milian, who among other TV and movie roles was one of the Disney Channel's Movie Surfers and had a small role in Disney/Pixar's A Bug's Life. She's better known as a singer, though, and certainly shines on this song.
Track 5 is a cover of Kool & The Gang's Celebration by Jump 5. Although this song has been covered by numerous artists, this updated high-energy version is a lot of fun.
Say the Word is performed by Christy Carlson Romano, the actress who voices Kim Possible in the series. Romano was another of the Disney Channel's Movie Surfers, and was also featured on the interminable Even Stevens. The song, as with I'm Ready (track 3), tells us that Kim is ready and willing to be called on to save the world:
Summertime Guys by Nikki Cleary is a bright and cheery pop song that brings to mind the Go-Go's Vacation or Katrina & the Waves' Walkin' on Sunshine. It's not clear to me from the lyrics how it relates to Kim Possible, but that's nothing new for TV soundtrack CDs, and the song itself is a welcome addition.
Track 11, Smash Mouth's Come On Come On, has the distinction of being the only song on this CD I'd heard before I started this review; it's originally from their Astro Lounge and East Bay Sessions releases. Following that is The Naked Mole Rap performed by Ron Stoppable and Rufus, two characters from the Kim Possible series. I'm sure I would have enjoyed it more if I'd seen the series and could understand the references, but it's worth noting that the character Rufus is performed by Nancy Cartwright, better known as the voice of Bart Simpson.
The disc wraps up with a dance remix by Tony Phillips of the title song. The faster tempo and addition of drop-ins from the TV series help to make this version unique.
Overall, I enjoyed this disc. I'm sure I would have gotten it more if I had watched the TV series, but even without that background the CD is a collection of energetic pop tunes that inspired me to look for an airing of the series.
I would strongly recommend this soundtrack to fans of the series. To those who haven't, you may want to catch an episode or two before shelling out for the disc, but I think you might like it anyway.
The CD
As with Kim Possible soundtrack, The Cheetah Girls soundtrack serves as a companion to a Disney Channel program that I have not seen. Unlike Kim Possible, however, the CD did absolutely nothing for me and has not raised any interest in seeing the Disney Channel original movie with which it is associated.
The CD begins with four songs by the Cheetah Girls, a group composed of Raven (formerly Raven-Symone of The Cosby Show and That's So Raven), Kiely Williams, Adrienne Bailon, and Sabrina Bryan. Track 1, Cheetah Sisters, seems to be the introduction to the characters and was presumably used as the opening credits rolled. That's exactly what it sounds likethe opening credits song from a typical bad sitcom.
Following Cheetah Sisters are three more by the cast, continuing to provide exposition to the story of these four girls. I did not care for these songs, which were sung in a soul/hip-hop style.
The one song in this disc that I did like is Breakthrough by Hope 7, which is similar in sound and feeling to the type of tunes Hillary Duff sings.
I realize that I am by no means the audience to which this CD is aimed, but I still cannot recommend it. If youor more likely, your daughter aged 10 to 15enjoyed the TV-movie, then by all means pick up the companion CD. Otherwise, I would give it a miss and perhaps look for Hope 7's contribution on another compilation CD.
The CD
Radio Disney Jams, Volume 6 is a compilation disc containing current hits played on Radio Disney. As you can guess from the title, it is the sixth in a series. Since this CD is just a hits collection of songs from different artists and groups, there isn't any unifying theme here. That said, the CD includes a good number of songs (16) and seems to be a decent value for the money.
Track 1, I Can't Wait by Hillary Duff, is not on her solo CD Metamorphosis. If you like Hillary Duff, you will probably also enjoy this song, as I did.
The second song, Dig It by D Tent Boys, must have come from the soundtrack to this summer's film Holes. It actually reminds me quite a bit of a song from Moby, but I can't remember the name of the song. This listenable song does stray a bit into the hip-hop/rap genre.
Up, Up, Up from Rose Falcon is a bright and cheery tune that brings to mind any number of Debbie Gibson-era songs. I liked it.
Atomic Kitten's cover of Blondie's The Tide Is High was rather disappointing. The lead singer's voice fares poorly in comparison to Debbie Harry's. Still, the group obviously had a good time recording the song, and it shows.
Track 7 is All I Can Do by Jump 5, who did the cover of Celebration on the Kim Possible soundtrack. Their talent is more clearly evidenced in this funky dance tune, which sounds like it might be from another Disney Channel show (but may not be).
Speaking of Disney Channel shows, the next song is the theme from That's So Raven, performed by Raven, Anneliese van der Pol, and Orlando Brown. At 49 seconds, this is a particularly short track because it is the actual theme from the show, not an expanded version as are usually included on soundtrack CDs.
Other not-really-notable tracks are Don't Stop Movin' by S Club 7, which sounds like it didn't quite make the cut on a Lionel Richie tribute CD; Triple Image's Last One Standing, an interesting combination of disco and kid-rap; and the final track, Floorfiller by A*Teens. This song begins, Hey, Mister D.J., and that is far from the only similarity to Madonna's Music.
I was not terribly impressed by this selection of Radio Disney singles. If you or your 'tween-aged child enjoys Radio Disney, this CD will keep you happy when you're out of broadcast range.
The CD
The Superstar Kidz are a group of young singers who have put together an CD covering current popular songs heard on Radio Disney. Adult singers perform familiar selections such as Sk8er Boi originally sung by Avril Lavigne, Get the Party Started (Pink), Why Not (Hillary Duff), and All Star (Smash Mouth) with the kids coming in on the chorus and backgrounds.
While I appreciate the effort put forth by these singers, the results are pretty awful. Since the lead singers are actually pretty talented, the best of the lot are the ones where the kids remain in the background. Track 8, Avril Lavigne's Complicated, is a good example of this. Renee Sandstrom's lead vocals are lovely and melodic. Unfortunately, the kids then come in for the chorus, basically ruining the song.
America AO is less bad, as the song seems to be well suited for the chanting style of the singing group. The next song, Up Up Up, originally done by Rose Falcon, is another that benefits from this treatment. Since I'd just listened to the original on Radio Disney Jams Volume 6, I had a good basis for comparison. The Kidz' version doesn't quite measure up to the original, but it's definitely one of the few highlights of this disc.
Track 15 is a cover of Jump 5's All I Can Do, another song I'd enjoyed on the Jams CD. Julie Griffin does a good job with the lead vocal, but the rather listless chorus pretty much kills it.
Next up is Call Me, Beep Me (The Kim Possible Song) from the Disney Channel series (and soundtrack). Renee Sandstrom, who I mentioned earlier, is definitely the high point of the CD and should be one to watch in the future, provided she can get free of the Superstar Kidz (or their marketing department).
Probably the worst song on the disc is a cover of Smash Mouth's All Star. The original is very well known and widely played, so if you're going to cover it you had better make your version interesting. Sadly, lead singer Randy Crenshaw seems to be trying his hardest to emulate Smash Mouth's Steve Harwell, without much success.
Of all the Radio Disney CDs in this review, Superstar Kidz is the most disappointing. I find it hard to believe that regular Radio Disney listeners would appreciate their favorite songs being re-recorded by a group of mediocre (at best) child singers. The fact that Disney has listed the CD as a full-price regular release only adds insult to injury.
If you want a compilation CD full of Radio Disney goodness, I suggest the previously reviewed Jams volume 6. If you want to listen to talented children singing, how about Free To Be, You And Me with Marlo Thomas?
Kevin Doc Krock is been a long-time animation buff and home theater fan. He's been following the rise of the DVD format in the home market since its introduction, and he hopes to help you make the most of your family's home theater viewing time and video collections.
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Our K40 Electronics Calibre SL with Front Laser Defuser comes complete and ready to install.
We're going to remove the instrument cluster lens from PSA so we can route the LED wiring. The other concern is where we want to mount the LEDs. There are three Phillips head screws across the top and one on each side that retain the lens. Be careful the screwdriver you're using doesn't hit the lens and scratch it.
Next, we remove the gauge bezel to install the LEDs. If we decide to install the LEDs behind the cluster lens, we'll drill into the gauge bezel. Before drilling into the gauge bezel or any panel for that matter, it's a good idea to check the area behind the panel to be drilled to avoid unnecessary damage.
If we decided to install the LEDs in the gauge bezel, a Unibit drill bit is used on the first step or 1/4-inch. Unibits drill round holes unlike a standard drill bit, which leaves a triangulated hole. Once the hole is drilled in the gauge bezel, another hole would be drilled in the gauge panel for the wires to pass through.
The LEDs should push through the drilled hole and fit tight without any adhesives if done properly. We opted to use the pods that are provided because of the gauge panel recess. If the sound system is cranked up (so you cannot hear the sound warning), the LEDs provide another warning. we felt placing the LEDs in the gauge cluster would limit their view. There are two LEDs: one for the front radar and one for the rear radar notification.
Since we opted for the LED pods, holes were drilled to pass the wires through the lens. Be careful drilling into the gauge lens. Clear plastic can be brittle and if the drill bit catches, a crack can occur. We drilled a 1/4-inch hole for the wiring to pass through. This location would also allow removal of the LEDs if we wanted to move them later without any visible effects.
Now we install the gauge lens and drill the hole through the gauge assembly for the wire to be routed through. This is another area to be cautious of. If the drill chuck hits the lens, it will be junk. Be sure to blow out all the debris from the drilling and clean the lens.
The pods are installed on the cluster lens after cleaning the area with alcohol or brake cleaner. The supplied two-sided tape was installed on the pods; then the pods were stuck on the lens.
The LED wiring is routed through the previously drilled holes and into the upper part of the dash. LEDs have different color wiring for the front and rear. Be sure to install the LEDs on the proper side so you know which way the radar is coming at you.
We removed the driver side speaker grille to access the wires after they came out of the gauge panel. A piece of mechanics wire was used to pull the wires eventually under the dash. We don't have speakers in the traditional location in PSA so you would have to remove the speaker for access if the factory speakers were installed.
Now we slip the K40 interior network module in place under the dash. Fairly simple, just placing the unit wherever it will fit is fine. Tie-straps are provided to tie it in place. We tie the interior network module to the steering column. There is plenty of wire lead length on the LEDs and the interior network module. Remember, Blue Tooth technology means no external wires to connect so it can be placed virtually anywhere.
The system speaker may be the only limitation to where the interior network module is placed. We installed the system speaker with tie-straps as recommended, tying it off on the main harness. Later model Corvettes can have the module mounted to the lower dash plastic panels. Just place the speaker out of the way, as long as it can be heard clearly is what matters.
A male spade terminal was crimped on the ignition power wire and installed in the fuse panel. The interior network module requires 12-volt ignition power when the key is placed in the on and crank position. We used a voltmeter to determine that the correct voltage would be supplied from this fuse panel position.
The driver side kick-panel was removed, and the interior network ground wire was placed on the steel birdcage. The birdcage receives ground from the chassis and is the best point for a proper ground. While in the area, we connected the remaining wires per the directions and the supplied red butt connectors.
The front radar receiver was next and placing it behind the left grille was the logical choice. We tried fitting the receiver and then removed the grille for area access. Tie-straps are provided for radar receiver installation, but there was no way to properly secure the receiver.
A bracket was fabricated out of aluminum to secure the receiver to the grille support. The receiver has arrows on the housing and must point forward whether it's mounted horizontally or vertically. Plastic or fiberglass will not affect the signal. Do not place the receiver behind any metal or chromed plastics.
Now the front Laser Defuser is installed using the integral license plate surround. K40 supplies a separate bracket for the Laser Defuser if you prefer. The Laser Defuser must be pointed directly in front of you and perfectly level. The Defuser also must be within 18 inches of center and unobstructed if you plan on mounting the Defuser without the license plate surround.
Plastic hardware with additional nuts is provided to allow adjustment. Just remember that the Laser Defuser must be level. We shimmed our aftermarket front plate holder first and then used the provided nuts to fine-tune the leveling.
Now we're getting close to wrapping this project up. The supplied red butt connectors are used to connect the wiring per the directions. As you may notice, the radar receivers are tagged front or rear. If the wire colors don't match up, the receiver is in the wrong location.
The rear radar receiver is mounted to the bottom inside of the bumper. We used a urethane window sealer as an adhesive to stick the receiver to the bumper. Remember, it can be mounted behind fiberglass or plastic, but not metal. The rear receiver wires differently because it has no Laser Defuser, which is optional. On this system, we do not have the rear radar defusing option, but you can add it to any system.
We installed the supplied weatherproof fuse holders on the front and rear receiver power leads. The receivers can have 12-volt battery or ignition power to operate, thus making the installation easier. K40 Electronics is adamant that the fuses be installed after all connections are made. We've made all the connections, and now we're ready to try the system out, so in go the fuses.
The K40 Electronics remote can be placed wherever it's convenient to access. The remote should probably be mounted though because it's small and could be misplaced. It's easy to read and looks good so it won't hurt the interior aesthetics.
Turn the ignition key on and the Blue Tooth electronics take over. The LED's light and the speaker announce authoritatively that the K40 system is on. It's definitely a good idea to check the visibility of the LEDs before determining where to place it. If you position the LEDs in the dash on your project, make sure the steering wheel is placed in a comfortable position prior to the install so the LEDs can be seen easily.
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Legacy Church was birthed out of Christian Temple Church on the Southeast side of Houston,TX. We are spirit filled congregation, motivated to reach the city of Houston with innovative techniques and a cutting edge, Christ centered approach.
Legacy Church offers a Sunday morning service at 11am on the Christian Temple campus, which includes praise & worship, hip-hop, drama, comedy, dance and an on time word from the Lord. We take an outside the box approach in ministry, that we might reach the lost and empower the saved.
Our pastor, Vaughn Walwyn aka Von Won, is a Rice University graduate and NCAA All-American in the long jump, where he leaped over 26 feet breaking the US Virgin Islands national record. He is also a powerful inspirational recording artist and motivational speaker with a true heart of an evangelist.
First Lady, Kyla Walwyn, met Pastor Vaughn in the high school choir where they began dating. Now married for 7 years, they are raising 4 wonderful children. Kyla, is the granddaughter of John McDuff Sr., founder of Faith Assembly of God in Pasadena,TX. John McDuff, was a member of the legendary McDuff Brothers singing group. Kyla's family has been in ministry for decades and it's only fitting that she has continued in that legacy by launching Legacy Church.
With his wife Kyla, and 4 children by his side, Vaughn feels he was called to this generation and plans to stimulate a congregation to seek and inherit the Legacy of Jesus Christ. A new era in church life begins! Come join the family, and experience the love! Check out our story on Fox26 News!
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Gow Explains Closing Of UW-L Thursday
Greetings, students and colleagues. If you've been outside today you know we're not experiencing the kind of severe weather that was forecast so prominently late last night. In fact, the current forecast indicates we may not even get any rain until 4 or 5 o'clock this afternoon, with snow to follow overnight. As you can appreciate, I wish we could undo last night's decision to cancel classes and close campus this afternoon. Unfortunately, though, our announcement set a wide range of contingency plans into motion and it is not possible to reverse course completely at this time. Nonetheless, here is where things stand: *1) All classes after noon today and tonight remain canceled.* *2) All UW-L employees who wish to work may do so.* *3) We will do our best to have as many offices and facilities open this afternoon. However, because of staffing inconsistencies and challenges created by last night's campus closure announcement it will not be possible to have every facility available. For example, it is my understanding right now that the REC will be open this afternoon, but Murphy Library will not. So please check with a particular area to see what is available. Situations may change as the day progresses.* I deeply regret the many inconveniences last night's decision and announcement will cause. Please know that the staff in any office or facility that is not open this afternoon had nothing to do with the decision that was made last night. I am the one who leads the team of people who make these kinds of decisions and I take full responsibility for the consequences. So please direct any disappointment or frustration to me. In particular, I'd like to personally apologize to our very dedicated and talented faculty for so dramatically disrupting your course schedules. I know from my own extensive experience as a professor that it is no small matter to lose a planned class or lab meeting. Our time with our students is precious and in the scope of things--as is so true of our broader lives--there really aren't any "make-up" days. Hopefully, we won't have any serious weather issues overnight and we'll be back to normal operations tomorrow morning. We'll certainly be keeping an eye on the forecast, and if any unusual action is needed tomorrow I'll let you know as soon as I can. Thanks for your patience as we work through a very unexpected and dynamic situation. I don't know about you all, but I'll remember this particular "storm" for a long time. Best wishes, Joe


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The hoary bat averages 13 to 14.5 cm (5 to 5.7 in) long with a 40 cm (15.7 in) wingspan and a weight of 26 g (0.9 oz). It is the largest bat normally found in Canada. Its coat is of a dark brown colour and there is silver frosting on its back. With the major exception of the underside of the wing most of the bat is covered in fur.
The bat normally roosts alone on trees (hidden among foliage) but on occasion has been seen in caves with other bats. It prefers woodland, mainly coniferous forests but hunts over open areas or lakes. It hunts alone and its main food source are moths but will eat dragonflies.
The reproductive cycle of the hoary bat is not yet fully documented but it is thought that they mate in August with birth occurring in June of the following year. It is thought that the gestation period is only 40 days and that Mammalian embryonic diapause (delayed implantation) may play a role. Litters range from 1 to 4 and the young spend about one month with the mother before being able to fend for themselves.
The bat is migratory and may travel from Canada as far south as the southern United States or Bermuda. Occasionally the bat will roost inside shipping crates and this may account for reports of them being observed above the Arctic Circle.
There are many families of bats and the hoary bat belongs to the largest family of all, family vespertilionidae. The relatives in this family include the long-eared bats and the mouse eared bats. This family is distinctive for bats that have small eyes and long tails. Furthermore the vespertilionidae family of bats is most closely related to the family molossidae (free tailed bats). These bats are small to moderately large in size and have an unique bony tail that they use to assist them by using it as a sort of "feeler". Evidence indicates that bats are more closely related to perissodactyla (eg. whales and elephants), carnivore (eg. dogs/bears and cats) and pangolins (scaly mammals found in Africa and Asia) than to what is usually suspected, mammals belonging to rodentia such as rats/mice, beavers, and porcupines.
A bats wing can be assumed that it is equivalent to a bird's wing although these structures are analogous. Both wings serve similar purposes although they are structured incredibly differently. This indicates that bats evolved wings following their common ancestor, and therefore there is absolutely no relation to birds. Although bats have homologous features, which include the structure of the bats wing combined with the structure of a dolphins fin. Both these mammals use their similar upper arm bone, lower arm bones and five fingers for different purposes (dolphins fin used for swimming and bats wing for flying). This suggests that these mammals both have evolved from a common ancestor.
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2. Canceling old credit cards
It may seem like a smart financial decision to close out a credit card when you don't need it anymore. You finally pay off one of your cards, so you close out the card to remove the temptation of falling back into debt. Although this seems like the best solution, you may be negatively impacting your credit scores.
Anytime you close out old credit cards, you are raising your credit utilization ratio, which compares the total used credit to total available credit to provide a percentage that directly impacts your credit scores and helps lenders determine how risky it is to loan you money. For example, if you have a total of $500 credit card debt and a total of $2,000 available credit, then your credit utilization ratio is 25 percent.
Most experts recommend that your credit utilization ratio falls between 10 and 30 percent. It directly correlates to your credit scores and only applies to revolving debt, such as credit cards, and not installment debt that has a fixed number of payments, such as a mortgage or auto loan.
3. Maxing out credit cards
We've all been in circumstances when we've needed to use a credit card to pay for an unexpected expense, and when you have no other option than to use a credit card, you'll want to make sure you pay it off as quickly as you can. If you don't pay down the balance quickly, you may be unintentionally lowering your credit score, considering that the amount you owe on your credit and loan accounts makes up 30 percent of your credit score, according to FICO.
On top of potentially lowering your credit score, maxing out your credit cards could also put you at risk of going over your credit card limit. When you've used up most of the available credit, any small charge, such as your interest or an unexpected automatic payment, could go through and put you over the limit, costing you more in interest and making it harder for you to pay off the card.


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Kingston, R.I. - The Holy Cross women's indoor track and field team had two representatives finish well on Saturday, Dec. 2 at the University of Rhode Island Pentathlon.
The event featured athletes from many area universities including Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.
Sophomore Amanda Dupuis (East Sandwich, Mass.) finished eighth overall while recording the third longest shotput distance at 9.13 meters. She also tied for third in the high jump by clearing a height of 1.57 meters.
Dupuis' teammates, junior Kerilyn Anderson (Mechanicsburg, Pa.) completed the long jump with a distance of 4.66 meters and ran the 800-meters in 2:39.80. Overall she took 14th place in the event.
The entire women's indoor track and field team will compete tommorrow at the Alden Invitational in Providence, R.I.


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Hello to all Tiger Riders!
For the past 10 years, I've ridden 120K on road bikes (primarily on Honda ST1300's) and I was constantly turning around every time the pavement ended.
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I can see why a lighter DS is preferred. But I made it! No drops! No crashes! (I know….I wasn't really pushing myself right?) What I like best about the XC is it's a fantastic road bike that keeps going when the tarmac stops.
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Green Engineering transforms existing engineering disciplines and practices to those that promote sustainability. Green Engineering incorporates development and implementation of technologically and economically viable products, processes, and systems that promote human welfare while protecting human health and elevating the protection of the biosphere as a criterion in engineering solutions.
Green Engineering is the design, commercialization and use of processes and products that are feasible and economical while minimizing the generation of pollution at the source and the risk to human health and the environment. Green Engineers design for economic, environmental and social benefits. Economic benefits include reduction in operating costs (i.e., energy and water efficiency, waste management, repair and improvement) and optimization of life-cycle economic performance. Environmental benefits include conservation of natural resources, increased use of renewable energy sources, improvements in air and water quality and reduction of solid waste generation. Social benefits include improved comfort and health, reduced impact on local resources and infrastructure, and use of recycled/reused materials.
San Jose State University, through the College of Engineering, is recognizable nationally or internationally primarily because of our location at the heart of the Silicon Valley. SJSU's College of Engineering is uniquely positioned to take a leadership position in Green Engineering (GE) both for the region and internationally. To us, local is global because of our location in the Silicon Valley.
Our objective is to promote, coordinate, and facilitate research, studies, and activities relating to the development and implementation of Green and Sustainable Engineering practices at San José State University and to transfer appropriate technologies and techniques to developing countries in the Pacific Rim.
The goals will be to:
- To promote academic programs of study that will prepare students to enter the burgeoning job market of environmental and sustainable careers in green engineering in industry and public service.
- To promote student research projects that apply new sustainable and environmentally sound technologies and methods to real world problems
- To use life cycle thinking in all engineering activities
- To promote the transfer of cultural appropriate technologies to developing countries
- To integrate the development and dissemination of green engineering with public policy
- To promote the adoption of green and sustainable practices in the daily operations of San José State University and its academic and administrative units
[edit] Green Engineering Efforts within the CSU
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
- CPSU SLO is investing in two green engineering projects.
The first project involves designing a sustainable village in China (with Tongji (Shanghai), Stanford, and Yale). The second project requires students to develop a renewable energy source for the Salinas Chinatown community garden (with CSU Monterey Bay; funded by HUD).
California State University, Long Beach
- CSULB is expanding its green engineering research.
Engineering professors at CSULB have designed and patented a high-efficiency vertical axis wind turbine while MAE professors, with the Garvey Spacecraft Corporation, are investigating alternative "green" hydrocarbon propellant combinations for a space Launch Vehicle
California State University, Northridge
- Energy Research Center, http://www.csun.edu/ecs/pdf/energy.pdf
The Center promotes, coordinates, and implements research and development in new or alternative energy sources and bridges the gap between the state-of-the-art and the state-of-practice in energy utilization. The involvement of undergraduate students in research is one of the main goals of the Center.
- Institute for Sustainability, http://www.csun.edu/sustainability/
This institute promotes, facilitates and develops educational programs related to sustainability. The institute is committed to increasing interdisciplinary and cross-functional communication, education, and research among the faculty of the Colleges to serve the university and local community.
California State University, San Bernardino
- Water Resource Institute, http://wri.csusb.edu/.
This institute is working on conservation and Carbon Foot-Printing with Walking Demo Area and constructing a new 1.5 acre "Green Garden" on our campus. The "Green Garden" will replace grass with water efficient plant materials that are not only beautiful but also reduce the Green House Gas impact of traditional landscapes.
Sacramento State University
- California Smart Grid Center, http://www.ecs.csus.edu/CASmartGrid/index.php
SSU recently established the California Smart Grid Center to test automated metering infrastructure and develops practical field solutions for large-scale integration of Smart Grid technologies.
- Clean Energy Showcase, http://www.sarta.org/go/cs/events/sacramento-clean-tech-showcase/
This event showcases clean tech innovation within the Sacramento region.
San Diego State University
- Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/~energy/
This center seeks to enhance the interaction and cooperative applied research opportunities with government agencies, research institutes, and regional industries on subjects related to energy.
San Francisco State University
- Industrial Assessment Center (IAC), http://engineering.sfsu.edu/centers_of_excellence/industrial_assessment_center/
This center is part of DOE's Office of Industrial Technologies (OIT. Its mission is to transfer new, efficient, environmentally-sound technologies to industry. IAC works closely with industry towards the goal of a more efficient, competitive U.S. industrial sector. This is an important component of DOE/OIT's efforts to deliver its industrial services in an integrated fashion.
- Virtual Educational Environment: Sustainable and Energy Efficient
Our goal is to improve the energy efficiency of conducting education in academic environments through virtual reality technology. The disciplines involved are: Computer engineering, Information technology, mechanical and civil engineering.
San Jose State University
- SJSU has organized several projects involving renewable and sustainable engineering, GreenEngineering_SJSU
These projects focus on issues of green engineering and climate change in a multidisciplinary manner. They are designed to prepare students for an evolving industry that is both technologically advanced and globally conscious.
[edit] Academic Conferences in Green Engineering
- 2011 GCEP Research Symposium
The 7th Annual GCEP Research Symposium will be held October 4-5, 2011 in Stanford, California. Last year's conference was their most talked about symposium ever and was attended by over 500 participants from academia, industry, government, and the investment community. This year's two-day meeting promises to be equally enlightening with new ideas from thought leaders and the latest technological innovations in clean energy research from GCEP principal investigators.
Visit http://gcep.stanford.edu/events/symposium2011/ for more information.
- 2012 IEEE Green Technology Conference
The 4th Annual IEEE Green Technologies Conference will be held April 19-22, 2012 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Papers are solicited in the following areas: Energy Generation & Storage Technologies, Energy Usage Reduction and Conservation, Architectural and Engineering Sustainable Designs, Environmental, Legal, Social, Economic, and Political Impacts, Smart Grid Communication and Control, Evolution and Integration, Protection of the Environment, Green IT and Sustainable Computing, and Biofuels and Emerging Fuels Technology.
Deadlines: Paper Submission: 11 Nov 2011
Visit http://www.ieeegreentech.org for more information.
[edit] Upcoming Events in Green Engineering around the San Francisco Bay Area
- Sustainable Silicon Valley (SSV) West Summit, 3rd Annual Conference, January 27, 2012, Location: Santa Clara, CA.
- Sustainability Leaders Forum: Data Center Optimization and Management, February 9, 2012, Location: Santa Clara, CA.
[edit] Funding Opportunities
[edit] National Science Foundation
- Engineering Research Centers
The Generation Three (Gen-3) Engineering Research Centers (ERC) Program creates a culture of innovation in engineering research and education that links scientific discovery to technological innovation through transformational engineered systems research. It will produce engineering graduates who will be creative innovators in a global economy. Letter of intent due: 7/15/11. Full proposal due: 9/16/11.
- Biomaterials
The Biomaterials program supports fundamental research at the intersection of the physical, chemical, and biological sciences. Proposals focused on the preparation, characterization, structure-property relationships, and applications of biomaterials are encouraged. Emphasis is on novel design of biomaterials, including bioderived, bioinspired, biomimetic and biocompatible materials, discovery of new phenomena, and the combination of experiment with theory and/or simulation. General areas of interest include, but are not restricted to, self- and directed molecular assemblies, surfaces and interfaces, membranes and vesicles, gels and networks, carriers and drug delivery systems, smart and self-healing systems, tissue culture scaffolds, mineralization, hybrids and composites, multi-functional biomaterials such as photonic and electronic biomaterials, biomaterials for energy harvesting, conversion and storage, and biomaterials for sensors and actuators. Full proposal due: 10/31/11.
- Environmental Engineering
The Environmental Engineering program supports fundamental research and educational activities across the broad field of environmental engineering. The goal of this program is to encourage transformative research which applies scientific principles to minimize solid, liquid, and gaseous discharges into land, inland and coastal waters, and air that result from human activity, and to evaluate adverse impacts of these discharges on human health and environmental quality. Full proposal due: 2/17/12.
- Energy for Sustainability
The Energy for Sustainability program supports fundamental research and education that will enable innovative processes for the sustainable production of electricity and transportation fuels. Processes for sustainable energy production must be environmentally benign, reduce greenhouse gas production, and utilize renewable resources. Current interest areas include: Biomass Conversion, Biofuels & Bioenergy, Photovoltaic Solar Energy, Wind Energy, and Advanced Batteries for Transportation. Full proposal due: 2/17/12.
- Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Sustainability program supports engineering research with the goal of promoting sustainable engineered systems that support human well being and that are also compatible with sustaining natural (environmental) systems. These systems provide ecological services vital for human survival. The long-term viability of natural capital is critical for many areas of human endeavor. Research in Environmental Sustainability typically considers long time horizons and may incorporate contributions from the social sciences and ethics. There are four principal general research areas: Industrial Ecology, Green Engineering, Ecological Engineering, and Earth Systems Engineering. Full proposal due 2/17/12.
[edit] U.S. Department of Energy
- Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy
The Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) is a new organization within the Department of Energy (DOE), created specifically to foster research and development of transformational energy-related technologies. Transformational technologies are by definition technologies that disrupt the status quo. They are not merely better than current technologies, they are significantly better. This FOA supports the Nation's need for transformational energy-related technologies to overcome the threats posed by climate change and energy security, arising from its reliance on traditional uses of fossil fuels and the dominant use of oil in transportation.
- Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) provides funding for renewable energy and energy efficiency research and development. The majority of EERE financial opportunities are for business, industry, and universities.
[edit] CA Energy Commission
- Emerging Technology Demonstration Grant Program
The Emerging Technology Demonstration Grant (ETDG II) Program is a competitive grant solicitation seeking emerging technologies that are past the "proof-of-concept" stage and are ready to be demonstrated in an industrial setting. The demonstrations at industrial sites will be partially funded by the PIER program and the applicants will need to provide a minimum of 25% matching funds subject to certain conditions. The objective is to produce proven technical and economic performance data from these demonstrations, which could make the technologies eligible to participate in the utilities' energy efficiency rebate programs and could facilitate the successful deployment of the technologies into the marketplace. Abstract due: 10/6/11, Final proposal due: 12/22/11.
- Energy Innovations Small Grant Program
The Energy Innovations Small Grant (EISG) Program provides up to $95,000 for hardware projects and $50,000 for modeling projects to small businesses, non-profits, individuals and academic institutions to conduct research that establishes the feasibility of new, innovative energy concepts. Research projects must target one of the PIER R&D areas, address a California energy problem and provide a potential benefit to California electric and natural gas ratepayers.
[edit] Background information related to Green Engineering
There are many recent reports related to green engineering. I'll include links to some of them here.
- The NRDC recently launched a new mapping tool called "Renewable Energy for America" that features a broad look at both existing and proposed clean energy facilities (wind, ethanol, and biodigester) across the country. https://www.nrdc.org/energy/renewables/default.asp
- Climate protection success stories, Joint Venture Silicon Valley. Joint Venture wants to recognize the great work that public agencies in the Valley are doing to combat climate change, use energy more efficiently, and become more sustainable. The following stories showcase just one environment-ally-beneficial project per jurisdiction that has been carried out successfully. Each of these agencies could have a long list of their climate protection efforts--this is but a small sampling of various programs that have really made a difference! Go to http://www.jointventure.org/programs-initiatives/climateprotection/ClimateProtectionSuccessStories.html
- On 9/18/08, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) adopted California's first Long Term Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan, presenting a single roadmap to achieve maximum energy savings across all major groups and sectors in California. This comprehensive Plan for 2009 to 2020 is the state's first integrated framework of goals and strategies for saving energy, covering government, utility and private sector actions. The Plan includes four strategies as cornerstones for significant energy-savings with widespread benefit for all Californians. It sets the foundation for transforming energy patterns to make energy efficiency of way of life and "business as usual" in California.
- All new residential construction in California will be zero net energy by 2020
- All new commercial construction in California will be zero net energy by 2030
- The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) industry will be reshaped to ensure optimal equipment performance
- All eligible low-income homes will be energy-efficient by 2020
To view the Long Term Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan, and related information, please visit: http://www.CaliforniaEnergyEfficiency.com
- Sponsored by IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science (EES) A new open access (free to read) proceedings service dedicated to conferences in Earth and Environmental Sciences, EES provides conference organizers with a fast, flexible and cost-effective publishing service. First volume now live at http://www.iop.org/EJ/toc/1755-1315/1/1
- New Report: Green Efforts Improving on Campuses. More campuses in the United States have shifted their focus to environmental and sustainability programs, but funding and staffing issues have prevented them from implementing green initiatives on the scale campus administrators would like, according to a new report released recently by the National Wildlife Federation. http://www.nwf.org/campusEcology/campusreportcard.cfm
- The Utility Solar Assessment (USA) Study, produced by clean-tech research and publishing firm Clean Edge and green-economy nonprofit Co-op America, provides a comprehensive roadmap for utilities, solar companies, and regulators to reach 10% solar in the U.S. by 2025. To download the full report, go to http://www.cleanedge.com/reports/reports-solarUSA2008.php
- Greenpeace's Guide to Greener Electronics ranks the 18 top manufacturers of personal computers, mobile phones, TV's and games consoles according to their policies on toxic chemicals, recycling and climate change. The guide is updated every 3 months. The current edition was published on the 25th June 2008. The guide is available at http://www.greenpeace.org/international/campaigns/toxics/electronics/how-the-companies-line-up
- According to a Department of Energy (DOE) report, "wind energy could generate 20 percent of the nation's electricity by 2030, about the same share now produced by nuclear reactors," the AP (5/13, Hebert) reports. The federal assessment, released Monday, noted that "[s]uch growth would pose a number of major challenges, but is achievable without the need of major new technological breakthroughs. The report, released 5/12/08 found that "[s]uch growth would envision more than 75,000 new wind turbines, many of them larger than those operating today. About 54,000 megawatts would be produced by turbines in offshore waters." To read the full report from the Department of Energy, click on this link, http://www1.eere.energy.gov/windandhydro/pdfs/41869.pdf
- 2008 edition of the Silicon Valley Index, a document provided jointly by Joint Venture and our new partner, the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. It shows clear evidence of a strong economy: productivity gains, employment growth, another big jump in patents, leadership in promising new areas like cleantech, and venture funding rising to new highs. To read the full report, click on this link, http://www.jointventure.org/publicatons/index/2008Index/2008%20Silicon%20Valley%20Index.pdf
- The inaugural California Green Innovation Index is a new report produced by Next 10. The Index provides a deep analysis of key economic and environmental indicators that will help us better understand the role green innovation plays in reducing greenhouse gas emissions while strengthening the economy. To read the full report, click on this link, http://www.nextten.org/pdf/GII/Next10_FullFindings_EN.pdf
- "Taking Responsibility," a new report by the National Environmental Trust released 12/6/07, examines the greenhouse gas emissions of U.S. states as compared to developing countries and underscores the moral necessity for the United States to assume global leadership in ongoing efforts to craft a new post-Kyoto global climate treaty. Featuring a state by state profile of GHG emissions, the report also examines individual and collective efforts by U.S. states to reduce GHG emissions. To read the full report, click on this link, http://net.org/reports/taking_responsibility_report.pdf.
- Starting in early 2007, a research team from McKinsey worked with leading companies, industry experts, academics, and environmental NGOs to develop a detailed, consistent fact base estimating costs and potentials of different options to reduce or prevent GHG emissions within the U.S. through 2030. The team analyzed more than 250 options, encompassing efficiency gains, shifts to lower-carbon energy sources, and expanded carbon sinks. Their report released in December 2007, Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions: How Much at What Cost? is available on the web at http://www.mckinsey.com/clientservice/ccsi/pdf/US_ghg_final_report.pdf.
- On 10/5/07, Mayor Chuck Reed unveiled his bold forecast for a green San Jose, circa 2022, today. His 10-point "green vision" calls for 25,000 new clean-tech jobs, mostly from the solar industry, the planting of 100,000 new trees and 60 miles of new trails. For more information about the green vision for the City of San Jose, visit the City's web page at http://www.sanjoseca.gov/mayor/goals/environment/GreenVision/GreenVision.asp.
- A Golden Opportunity: California's Solutions for Global Warming: This joint NRDC-E2-Silicon Valley Leadership Group report describes how California is protecting the state from global warming pollution while growing its economy and encouraging the innovative clean technology industry. You can view this report in PDF format at http://www.svlg.net/issues/enviro/resources/ca_opp_nrdc2007.pdf.
- BASIC Science Futures Report--Innovative Energy Solutions from the San Francisco Bay Area: Fueling a Clean Energy Future is available at http://www.bayeconfor.org/pdf/FuelingACleanEnergyFuture.pdf
- The Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG) has released its report entitled "Clean & Green" Projections 2008. This report showcases the top challenges facing the Silicon Valley region in the coming year, with an emphasis on those related to global climate change. The report is available at http://www.svlg.net/press/library/projections_2008.pdf
- Archived Audio Broadcasts from Commonwealth Club
- "It's Easy Being Green," Keely Wachs, Matt Nauman, Peter Whiteley, Jeffrey Schaub
- "Technology Solution for Fresh Water," Gayle Pergamit
- "Sinking Carbon & Raising Living Standards," Larry Brilliant, Andrea Gardner, Ad Melkert, & Nancy Pfund
- "From the Death of Environmentalism to the Politics of the Possible," Michael Shellenberger, Ted Nordhaus, and Adam Werbach
Listen at http://www.commonwealthclub.org/archive/
- State of Green Business 2008, from GreenBiz.com answering the question: How are U.S. businesses doing in their quest to be more environmentally responsible. At http://www.greenbiz.com/
[edit] Tools for Green Engineering
- National Instruments enables green engineering with the graphical system design platform, providing measurement, automation, and design tools to measure and understand real-world data, then to correct or fix the problem by designing and developing more efficient products and technologies. For more information, go to http://www.ni.com/greenengineering/?metc=mtnced
- Software for educational and professional use has also been developed by the Green Design Institute at Carnegie Mellon University. The economic input-output life cycle assessment software http://www.eiolca.net has been used in university classes at Carnegie Mellon, in the United States, and abroad. Also, one major effort of the Green Design education effort is the development of an Environment Across the Curriculum program intended to offer all Carnegie Mellon students a basic introduction to environmental issues. Environmental modules and case studies have been developed for use both at Carnegie Mellon and anywhere across the world with the support of NSF Project 97-00568, Curriculum and Educational Materials for Environmentally Conscious Green Products and Processes. The case studies are available at http://www.ce.cmu.edu/GreenDesign/education/courses.html


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The inn was featured in Jerome K. Jerome's book Three Men in a Boat:
The Bull is currently an 'accommodating inn' owned by the Hampshire brewers, George Gale & Co Ltd. Opposite is the well-hidden Lutyens-designed house "Deanery Garden".