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You might recognize Joel McHale from his day job as host of the weekly satirical talk show The Soup on the E! Network, or as bank manager Mr. Jacks in Spider-Man 2, but chances are you've never seen him like this.
McHale guests on an episode of Pushing Daisies as Harold Hundin – dog breeder, polygamist, and corpse. When Ned brings the president of the Papin County Kennel Club back to life to solve his murder and collect the reward, the case seems like a walk in the park. But it's not until the gang gets back to the Pie Hole that things start getting a little hairy. Which Haudin wife did him in – Heather, Hillary, Simone, or Hailey? What's Emerson doing flirting with a suspect? And has Olive screwed the pooch with things between Chuck and Ned? Find out on Pushing Daisies' "Bitches."
Born in Rome, this week's guest star grew up in Vancouver. He got his degree in History from the University of Washington, where not only received a Master's in acting, but also played tight end for the Huskies National Championship football team. But it was the "The Soup" that made him a household name (along with Stains the cupcake dog and the chicken tetrazzini lady).


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"Most people who never wore make-up before they were 16 (me: and I'm 20 now and still barely wear make up) don't have these fancy brushes. Do you have any recommendations on where to buy them for a decent price?"
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If you're starting out with brushes and don't want to buy anything fancy (actually the ones I used here are all cheap!), Coastal Scents is a good place to start. Their Pro Blending Fluff is $4.95 and the large angled brush is $1.95.
These are the 2 types that you can use to do most of your basic blending and lining/defining.
I actually buy a whole bunch of these so I always have some handy even if I'm laying some out to dry after washing!
@heyytherenadine: Thanks for suggesting eyeslipsface.com! Yes I heard good things about their shadow brushes as well, but haven't checked them out myself yet.

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Alex Pey of Aurecon discusses the potential impact of poor population growth planning on Australian capital cities and suggests major rail freight tunnels could be the answer to freight logistics problems.
Markets: Resources , Transport, Freight, logistics and infrastructure, Urban transportExpertise: Urbanisation, Rail, Environmental and community planning
Andrew Keith, General Manager of JK Aurecon, sums up the state of mining development and explains the rationale for the alliance partnership between JKTech and Aurecon.
Markets: Resources Expertise: Mining infrastructure
Rail is becoming bigger, longer, faster and more costly as complex mining provinces are developed in remote locations. Mike Foley spoke to Aurecon's Ken Devencorn who said supply chain integration and automation are key to facilitating development.
Markets: Resources , TransportExpertise: Rail
Richard Jois of Aurecon discusses maximising road safety on mine sites.
Markets: Resources , TransportExpertise: Roads, Mining infrastructure
A hands-on collaborative approach to D&C equipment supply drove the best end result for reliability, operability, maintainability and safety.
Markets: Resources , Transport, Freight, logistics and infrastructureExpertise: Rail, Bulk material facilities
Aurecon's John Leech provides an introduction to some of the typical interactions that exist between the components of a mine to ship bulk export chain. The discussion focuses on the characteristics of two key operating modes along with the relative benefits and the situations where these different modes are best applied.
Markets: Resources Expertise: Ports and coastal, Rail
Andrew Keith, Aurecon's Mining Infrastructure Leader spoke with Australian Mining on the economics of pit to port transportation alternatives.
Markets: Resources , TransportExpertise: Mining infrastructure
Before mining companies embark on detailed discussions with transshipment operators, consultants can provide some useful guidance and information. Andrew Keith and Paulo Cardoso de Campos of Aurecon spoke with AJM's Mike Foley.
Rail Express talks to Ken Devencorn, Aurecon's Technical Director, Resources & Manufacturing Services about efficient planning and development of remote heavy-haul rail operations.
Markets: Transport, Resources Expertise: Mining infrastructure, Rail
Skilled management of the supply chain is critical and allows major project teams to deliver excellence on schedule, within budget and with quality outcomes.
Markets: Resources , TransportExpertise: Bulk material facilities
Alex Pey shares insights on how Australian bulk material handling, bulk ports, and heavy haul rail expertise are collectively providing innovative and cost effective solutions for export supply chains in the mining industry.
Aurecon's Ruben Nielsen navigates the complexities of successful marine supply base development.
Markets: Energy, Oil and gas, Resources , Freight, logistics and infrastructure, TransportExpertise: Ports and coastal, Bulk material facilities
Every major project is unique, encompassing different sponsor and stakeholder environments, different objectives and external influences.
Markets: Construction, Data & telecommunications, Defence, Energy, Government, Manufacturing, International development assistance, Resources , Property, Transport, WaterExpertise: Programme and project delivery
Ross Nugent, Industry Leader, Resources, met with Brad Fish, Chief Executive Officer, NQBP to discuss key drivers for the ongoing expansion programmes for the Port of Abbot Point.
Markets: Resources Expertise: Bulk material facilities
John Leech, Bulk Material Handling Leader at Aurecon, interviewed Professor David Brereton, Director of the Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining (CSRM).
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Activities Franz Josef Glacier
There are many activities and tours designed for all age groups and physical abilities, all aiming to give you the best Glacier experience possible.
FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER GUIDES are the sole guiding company on the Franz Josef Galcier. The guides offer a range of glacier hiking tours to suit all levels of fitness and ability. All our visitors will be equipped with the very best in quality equipment to explore this spectacular terrain in comfort and safety. HALF DAY GLACIER ADVENTURE After strapping on crampons you make your way up the terminal face of the glacier, where pre-formed tracks make exploring the lower reaches of the glacier achievable for most agile people. Our half day hike includes entry into the fabulous Glacier Hot Pools! GUIDE TO CLIENT RATIO 1-13 TRIP TIMES: 8.45am, 10.30am, 12.30pm (3pm in Summer) |
FULL DAY GLACIER ADVENTURE Gaining confidence as you go and with a total of 5-6 hours on the ice you could find yourself in all manner of situations, from squeezing through tight blue crevasses or sliding through ice caves to shuffling, down near vertical walls of ice. The Guides will take you further, into the most spectacular ice falls and guarantee the most extensive and rewarding glacier adventure available. The full day hike includes entry in the fabulous Glacier Hot Pools! GUIDE TO CLIENT RATIO 1-11 TRIP TIMES 8.15am, 915am |
After an exciting scenic flight, you land high up on the glacier and undertake a two hour guided hike amongst some of the most pristine and awe-inspiring glacier scenery available. Your guide chooses the route as you go and with an eye for the most spectacular ice formations. You'll soon be making your way through a wonderland of towering pinnacles and brilliantly blue ice. You'll enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding mountains with plenty of photo opportunities and the chance to learn more about this magnificent glacier. |
Go white-water heli rafting
The West Coast of New Zealand is home to some of the best white-water rafting in the world. With well over a thousand rivers and creeks flowing off the Southern Alps and our access via helicopter, we can offer a huge range of adventures.
Rafting trips with ECO RAFTING are all go for every level of thrill-seeker, from scenic floats and family rafting adventures, to medium-level class 2 and 3-4 whitewater and the most extreme class 4-5 heli-rafting adventures that New Zealand has to offer.
ECO RAFTING have over 10 years on these rivers, and being owner/operated/guided our thorough knowledge of the terrain lets us pick and choose which rivers we run, ensuring you get the best bang for your buck. Drive and hike-in options for those on a tight budget.
Experience the thrill of off-road riding. BEAUMONT BUGGY'S are road buggys 250cc (2 seater go karts) located 5 kms South of Franz Josef. Off-Road driving through rainforests and beautiful farm country with Spectacular mountain views, an affordable fun activity for the whole family. Try out our fun and fast loop track! Drivers must be 14 years or over |
How about hooves instead of tyres? SOUTH WESTLAND HORSE TREK'S Appaloosa horses are quiet and well mannered, making them suitable mounts for even the most nervous rider. Treks progress at a safe pace, adjusted to your level of experience, and vary in length from 1 to 6 hours, all year round. Trek routes and times may vary depending on the weather |
FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER GUIDES provide a day packed with adventure and adrenalin highs. Provided with expert tuition and all technical equipment, this is a great way to introduce you to the exhilarating sport of ice-climbing, whilst still enjoying the dramatic scenery and awesome terrain of the Franz Josef Glacier. On the glacier you will learn all the aspects of ice-climbing using the front points of crampons and two technical ice axes.
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GLACIER VALLEY ECO TOURS provide a 3 hour return guided walk up the Glacier Valley river bed. Our tours are especially designed for visitors who want to learn about the wonders of this incredible natural environment. If the conditions are safe the Eco Valley Tours will take you up beyond the general public's saftey rope to check out the front face of the glacier in person. The tours pick up from Bella Vista Motel.


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Pinal County is not just changing out equipment or replacing systems. Facilities Maintenance is taking a big-picture view and re-engineering systems to fit the current use, design and configuration of facilities for the maximum energy efficiency.
Facilities Maintenance oversees about 80 county-owned buildings representing about one million square feet used by County offices or leased for use by other governmental agencies.
"Facilities Maintenance's first goal is the comfort and functionality of facilities both for employees and citizens who access services there. The second goal is energy savings," says Mark Tucker.
Examples: 2000 – Building F was completely remodeled under a performance contract that earned the Governor's Award for Energy Efficiency in 2001. The remodeling project involved:
"Actual energy savings is about 15 percent higher than projected," reports Mark Tucker. "Over and above that is money saved on maintenance since newer equipment adds life and reduces repair times. We're not stuck with 20 and 30 year old equipment that we're nursing along for another season."
The performance contract called for the construction and remodeling to save 15,000,000 kilowatt hours, representing roughly $1,220,000 in energy costs over a 10 year period. The project cost the county $933,000 and resulted in excess of $1.2 million in energy savings.
Applying this model to new projects and other buildings in the ensuing years has resulted in an average monthly energy savings of $29,762.
2001 – Adult Detention, Superior Courthouse, Administration Building, Health & Human Services, Public Fiduciary, Casa Grande Complex.
2004 through 2005 – Administration & Sheriff's Station, Health & Human Services, Public Fiduciary, Apache Junction Complex, Adult Detention, Casa Grande Complex, Superintendent of Schools, Juvenile Detention, Juvenile Probation.
2006 – New jail has a complete water management system that limits shower times and the number of times toilets can be flushed leading to substantial water and energy savings.
2007 – The Coolidge Administration Building was remodeled through the CIP program. The savings to Pinal County taxpayers completely paid for the project. The main air conditioning equipment was changed out. The Facilities team took a look at the entire design of the facility and re-engineered the cooling system for peak efficiency.
2008 and Beyond – Although the new Courthouse and Sheriff's Administration Building are new and were build with energy efficiency in mind, new technology has already provided opportunities to apply more efficient technology to even the newest buildings.
Other initiatives:
Awards: Governor's Award for Energy Savings in 2001 and again in 2004. These awards represent the highest level of achievement in energy savings.
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Whether you want to make a complete color change, restore an article of leather to like new condition, or color match a problem area our leather dyes, fillers, and companion products can help you achieve your goal! We have the resources you need too -- online color charts, an online manual, and professional advice. Get started by visiting the Leather Dye application guide: Leather Dye and Leather Paint.
Whatever your leather cleaning and care concern -- from leather furniture to leather car seats -- we have the products to maintain that like-new look or to bring an old item back to life! Its all in our Leather Care application guides:
Do you want to restore the interior of a classic car? Renew the finish of a recent model? Or, simply maintain you leather in clean, top condition? Whether you're involved in a classic car restoration or in restoring a newer vintage, we have the products and services -- online color charts for leather, custom color matching services, and professional advice -- that you need. It all begins with the Auto Care application guide:
We offer a number of convenient, complete kit solutions with everything you need for Leather Repair and Vinyl Repair problems. Take a look at our Repair Kit category: Leather Repair Kits & Vinyl Repair Kits.
There are a couple of tests you can perform to determine what leather you have. A detailed discussion of leather identification is found at the following link: Leather Identification Manual.
All leather types should be cleaned with a neutral, water-based cleaner and properly protected every 6 months.Body contact areas should be maintained more frequently because of the constant wear and tear. Most leather types can be cleaned with Leather World Leather Cleaner and need to be protected with Leather World Protection Cream.
Leather World offers individual repair items as well as kits that can be used to repair rips, holes and burns in leather.For detailed repair instructions, please go to our Leather Repair Manual.
In most cases, yes. But we do not recommend recoloring nubuck/suede, wax or oil leathers.
On aniline leather you can change the color of your leather as long as you are taking it to a darker color within the same family.
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For scratches on pigmented leather, use Leather Master Leather Filler and recolor the area with a Dye Colorant. You can also add a small amount of the dye to some leather filler to help blend in the scratched area.
Usually only aniline and unprotected leathers will fade due to sunlight. The leather can be revived using an Aniline Dye followed by Leather Vital Conditioner or Leather World Protection Cream.
On semi-anilines, a Dye Colorant as a new top coat may be needed followed by Leather World Protection Cream.
For furniture repair, select a matching dye from our Leather Furniture Color Chart using Tint Toners to finely adjust the color.
For auto leather, your auto manufacturer or dealer can give you the color code, which can then be matched to our Auto Color Chart. If you cannot find your color online, we can match custom colors, our instructions are here.
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Grumman designed the "Albatross" to meet a U.S. Navy requirement for an amphibious utility aircraft that could also operate with skis from snow and ice. The Albatross has been likened to a "bird of good omen." It has also been called "The Goat" because of its stubborn, slow response to controls and was known as "Old Dependable" due to its ruggedness.
It has been a primary search and rescue craft for the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, and Air Force. The Albatross was active in the Korean Conflict and rescued nearly 1,000 United Nations personnel including hazardous rescues behind enemy lines. It later saw action in the Vietnam War.
Introduced into service in 1949, the craft had a long operatonal history with the final USAF flight taking place in 1973, the final Navy flight in 1976 and final Coast Guard flight in 1983.
This plane, the "E" U.S. Coast Guard version, was used for twenty years for air-sea rescue in the South Pacific and later along the Atlantic Coast.
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The number of outages that Connecticut Light & Power reported fluctuated Tuesday and for hours included 133 outages in Old Lyme — 2 percent of the town's customers.
Wires that came down on Sill Lane in Old Lyme at 3 p.m. caused the outages, according to CL&P. That incident also affected residents on Saunders Hollow Road, Matson Ridge, Wolcott Lane and Mill Pond Lane, said Mitch Gross, CL&P spokesman.
CL&P was on site Tuesday afternoon, he said. Power was restored to all 133 customers by evening.
At its peak, CL&P reported that 39,000 were in the dark during the blizzard.
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Hannity and we are -- do you live from Charlotte, North Carolina the site of the Democratic National Convention.
Thought tonight we are waiting for president Bill Clinton's keynote address to the delegates and that's just coming up in a few moments.
Georgetown law student and Obama supporters Sandra flock will take to the stage.
But all of that is being overshadowed by a bombshell reversal of the DNC platform.
As a party has -- -- references to god and Jerusalem.
Thank you -- were -- that earlier this week delegates approved a platform that blatantly it.
Admitted such words but Fox News has in fact confirmed that the president personally intervene today.
Had ordered a halt the proceedings and have that language reinstated however that task.
Was far from easy because when the convention chair held a voice vote.
To authorize the amendment he couldn't seem to win over the two thirds majority that he needed watch this.
All those delegates in favor say hi.
All those delegates opposed.
Say no.
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In the opinion of that.
Let me do that again.
All of those delegates.
In -- say I.
All those delegates opposed say no.
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In the opinion of the chair two thirds of voted in the affirmative the motion -- -- -- dead.
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In the opinion of the chair two thirds having voted in the affirmative.
We're going to continue.
All of this and continue the coverage right here on Hannity tonight but personally welcome the reverend Jesse Jackson rainbow push Robert -- -- see -- you -- Will -- -- the convention that will now remember is that for the time that that god was navy and booed by the Democratic Convention.
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-- -- more imports is lord lord does not patience is not the name guards who will -- -- that's at stake here.
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And that they hadn't been three separate times they booed obviously majority wanting it to stay the same with got taken out.
And with that Jerusalem be in the capital of Israel take out what what I mean that is a reaction the country is taken out of reference.
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Because of the -- -- is not the -- -- the -- one religious system will look -- -- one religious.
And the thing that must -- was made aware and.
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They purposely took it out the delegates wanted to keep it out what how should America interpret that.
Members should have been recruited in the first place problems schools where you have.
Whole trip to different languages.
Several different religions and so that you -- probably religion than they paid name can be quite divisive when they multicultural society.
There are what about the fact that in spite of the overwhelming majority of delegates you know going against us.
But the chair after three votes and you could hear the loud -- Why did they go ahead and move forward anyway that they're not you know basically ramming this down -- throw whether they wanted to or not.
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Paula good calls to two thirds -- given all that's coming in this division I think that about being -- frankly I think what -- determined.
The outcome was we came in California's ability million -- elements formerly drums up that job might determine how people.
-- the -- with all due respect since -- time Barack Obama's -- president we have hundreds of thousands fewer Americans working.
If you if you look at that keep the number of Americans working.
Back when he took office in January 2009 and today we have fewer Americans working he said he cut the deficit in half.
And he gave us five point four trillion in new Obama and that more people workers and Mormon and the fact could -- home we'd lost.
Eight million jobs and thin thin thin -- you know within the district.
Forty point eight million and that's ridiculous -- we have ridden that give them jobs for the six months we have the longest period -- you -- -- look at the statistics.
Reverend we have the longest period of how long time unemployment that we -- for -- to -- it's unbelievable what it will do what we got what drove a similar crisis -- -- -- -- in the surplus limited decision.
Who walls all budget and cut taxes that was in the bush years but they haven't -- -- is connected and those who.
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By far than any president in history he said he create shovel ready jobs fewer Americans are working so how do you answer the question on the economy.
How we better off than we were four years ago.
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But they've looked completely out of business if if you going to ask those who have health coverage -- -- before.
Other better off limits in the say yes they've addressed those students who got a progress.
-- -- in the for the city and school they would say that we all but booked the trip on the while the troops in Iraq for home now.
To me as a little.
Do you when Bill Clinton for years ago said that Barack Obama played the race card on him.
And then the mayor of Los Angeles said about the Republican Party that.
You can't trot out a face brown face or Spanish surname and Joseph Biden says they're gonna put you all back -- change.
And Bill Clinton's gonna speak here tonight same Barack Obama not only played the race card against the the -- from the very beginning.
You hear these racial statements -- an outspoken on the issue of race in this country does that disturb you that the race card has been played and has been play.
You include when you called broken the law you.
Like George Bush's ball well and is never right when you call you non American your loved ones here.
Your -- -- -- -- -- -- lost both the muscles -- bill Cole looks real local languages will this use.
By the Brooke talking about trump -- all the all the world.
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Follow Obama called in July 2080 said George Bush was unpatriotic.
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Woman should have to live in this global picture.
There's some Kremlin was just real -- -- Google is -- economy is coming back.
How do not troops come home but do little more Americans have health health health coverage now.
And to -- those arrows -- in the right direction we're gonna hear from Sandra flocked to the minute the contraceptive mandate.
Europe minister.
Should taxpayers pay for contraception and abortion.
44 people -- want them on the man.
Should the -- free free abortion.
The government should pay for abortion will give certain foods worthless a woman's right to self determination -- and it -- that -- a health issue.
And to reduce it just William Morrow this year and that they could become minutes those considerations.
-- is -- -- even Catholic Charities Catholic hospitals should give contraception even though it's against their faith.
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"For me, a wall is a beautiful blank canvas. A great big opportunity. I can't wait to get 'painting'…Cold minimalism has its place, but not at my place," says Geraldine James.
In Creative Walls: How to Display and Enjoy Your Treasured Collections, she demonstrates that decorative objects are a boundless universe. And in the hands of a creative thinker, the most curious things can be used to create attractive displays.
On a wall with distressed patina of soft, earthy hues, a stuffed baby crocodile appears to scramble next to a gilt-framed portrait. Animal skulls and horns are arranged on nearby furniture. Bizarre, yet beautiful and decidedly not your ordinary wall decoration.
Not all is edgy. A subtle mural of oversized female figures is painted in white on taupe background for a restful, airy space.
Impressive collages are made from family photos, Vogue magazine covers and road-trip mementos. Art work mixes with PEZ candy dispenser and Andy Warhol cut-out. A posy of teddy bear glass eyes hangs from a hook in a wall composition that includes feathers, bead necklaces and a rusted whistle (among other things).
The goal is a happy marriage of interesting collections with artful arrangement and the very effective approach is the integration of everything on the wall, including the furniture.
Speaking of interesting collections, In Flagrante Collecto (caught in the act of collecting) is the witty title of a book about building collections from just about anything. "From Marilynn Gelfman Karp's perspective, collecting is a calling, not a choice," reads the book jacket. Karp says, "Collecting is not about what you collect as much as it is about who you are."
It has me wondering what my collections say about me? How about artsy person with OCD?
(I am still coming to terms with you-are-what-you-eat.)
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Where Jet Engines, Football Fans and Eggs Collide
A quiet whisper contains less than a nanowatt of power. A human shout is a little more than a microwatt, and when you get 68,000 screaming fans inside Indianapolis' Lucas Oil Stadium—one of the NFL's louder indoor stadiums—the Super Bowl represents a big game and an incredible source of sound. And all those shouts add up to real power.
In Sound and Sources of Sound, Anne P. Dowling writes: "The total energy radiated by the combined shouts of the Wembley cup final crowd during an exciting game being about that required to fry one egg!" Really? Well, American football fans probably outdo British soccer fans; anecdotal reports suggest that indoor stadiums can reach up to 117 decibels. Still, the question remains: Does the Super Bowl create enough power to fry up a dozen eggs?
I called Mark Sheplak at the University of Florida. He's a mechanical engineer who has modeled how much power could be harvested from the acoustic liner of an airplane engine. (He's found that the take-off of many commercial flights can generate the same amount of noise as roughly equal all the human shouts in the world, and this intense concentration of waste noise can be enough to power on-board acoustic monitoring systems.) "I don't know if there would be enough sound in a stadium to get anything," he says. "It would have to be really, really loud."
Before we go much further, it's also worth pointing out that an egg is a heterogeneous substance. "The various kinds of proteins do not all coagulate at the same temperature," Herve This writes in Kitchen Mysteries. "One forms at 61°C another at 70°C, and so on…." The combination of cook time and temperature ultimately yields different textures and viscosities (which César Vega writes about extensively in the new book The Kitchen as Laboratory). For the sake of simplicity, let's forget about any energy lost in cooking—heating a pan or allowing flames to escape around a pan—and take a wild guess at the power required to heat the yolk of a chicken egg to 85°C at sea level. (Engineers and food scientists, please feel free to weigh in). Let's call it 30 watts to fry an egg: Five minutes of intense screaming.
The bigger problem here is that all these screaming fans are spread out over 1.8 million square feet and, to cook an egg, you would need to concentrate and harvest those sounds and convert them to heat. "You're usually not terribly efficient," Sheplak told me, "usually less than one percent efficiency of harvesting that energy. You need to be in a situation where it's really loud. You can't have a perpetual motion machine."
So what might sound like a deafening cacophony during Sunday's game might actually amount to only a single fried egg, if that. Perhaps thinking about how sports fans might actually cook an egg with their vocal cords demonstrates something else entirely: the pervasive use of the "fried egg" as a scientific analogy.
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We think of high wattage audio amps, but the biggest problem in the chain is the speaker which is an exceedingly inefficient transformer, going from electrical to mechanical. ONE delivered acoustic watt at 1 meter radiated omnidirectionally in 3 dimensions = 109dB.
A bunch of people screaming is a pathetically small amount of power. A classical acoustic orchestra is an amazingly small amount of acoustic power. Perhaps the loudest opera singers ever can manage between 1 and 2 acoustic watts.
In reverse, it is testament to our quiet electronics that tiny signals from microphones immersed in a quiet sound field, say wild bird sounds, can be amplified to high levels with minimal noise.


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Is This The End?
With a title like that to start this off I can imagine you might be thinking, "Oh no, not another End Of Days blog. Has Sellars bought into the whole end of the world prophecy nonsense all because of a earthquake?"
Come on… You know me better than that.
However, could we be talking about the end of something else? Because of the changes in tech, newspapers are folding everywhere, and I don't mean just so they can be laid upon a table. Columnists are penning their farewell letters for page 7D – or 2A, 6F, ad nauseum – as they retire, or go in search of different outlets for their creativity. In some cases though I have to wonder if it is more that they have just run out of things to say.
I've been blogging, twice weekly, here on Brainpan Leakage for several years now. It began sporadically, often times just being announcements about where I would be on book tours or something of that sort. Then it grew into a public debriefing about the places I'd been on said travels. Before long it turned into a regular "column," so to speak. A venting of my woes, a story from my past, a story from my future – those were always the hardest to write. And yes, an occasional blip about where I would be, where I had been, or special sale on books about which I had been made aware.
But now, sitting here this morning, I have to wonder… Is this the end? Blogging takes work. It takes energy. It takes time. Over the years I cannot say that I have been able to measure any appreciable gain in book sales because of my blogging, so what does it get me? I haven't received any awards (the kind with cash prizes attached, I mean). No movie deals… No television deals… Not even a bag of Cheezy Poofs or Snacky Cakes…
Moreover, sex certainly has not been any better because of it (of course, that's a whole 'nother blog, and by that, I don't mean blog entry, I mean whole 'nother blog and it would definitely be NSFW, but I digress…)
So with all of that in mind, why go on? Perhaps it is time time to plug the leak and skulk back off into the sunset… Maybe, just maybe, I've said all I've had to say. Perhaps there's nothing left in my noggin' that is funny, poignant, or even blog worthy.
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A local woman is dead after California Highway Patrol officers say she lost control of her Jeep and overturned on Elk Hills Road Saturday night in Buttonwillow.
Officers say 23-year-old Jamie Tweedy of Taft was behind the wheel when her '94 Jeep Grand Cherokee drifted off the road.
24-year-old Tevis Stephens was riding with Tweedy and was taken to Kern Medical Center with moderate injuries.
The CHP said for unknown reasons, Tweedy drove off the road and her Jeep overturned. Both she and Stephens were not wearing seat belts and were ejected from the Jeep.
Tweedy was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to her Facebook page, she's a graduate of Morro Bay High School. An outpouring of people have posted on her page.
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Fox just renewed Fringe! I am very happy right now. Best show currently on TV.
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I just realized that my DVR screwed up and decided to skip recording an episode of House. I watched the most recent episode but I still haven't seen the one before it. Lame.
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I really have to finish the first season of Mad Men, I only have the season finale to go. Been watching movies and playing the occasional video game instead.
I've never watched Fringe.
The last shows I watched were The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and The Colbert Report.
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A woman's journey through life takes her through various stages including adolescence, childbearing years, midlife and senior adulthood. At St. Bernards, we are committed to providing women with the means to stay healthy throughout all of them. To this end we have created a unique series of women's services to meet the ever-changing needs of the female patient. Through an always growing number of programs, we offer long-term wellness solutions which include educational, diagnostic and ongoing patient care services.
It is becoming increasingly important for women to recognize and take control of their own very unique health needs and those of their children. So important, in fact, that we have dedicated an entire team of healthcare professionals to address a whole host of gender and age-specific conditions. At St. Bernards Women's and Children's Services, we're focusing our efforts on everything from pregnancy and breastfeeding to urinary incontinence and sexual dysfunction and just about everything in between. Read on and learn more about the many unique services we are now pleased to offer exclusively for women and children.
At St. Bernards Urinary Incontinence Clinic, we specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of urinary incontinence in women. In a caring and comfortable environment, we can help you find solutions to successfully manage the loss of bladder control. The condition can be improved through non-invasive measures, medication, surgery or a combination of treatments. Our supportive team of highly skilled, courteous health professionals is trained in urodynamic testing, biofeedback, patient education and more and will develop an individualized program for every one of our valued patients. Physician referral from a gynecologist or urologist is necessary for testing at the Clinic. Proper diagnosis is critical to providing proper treatment of urinary incontinence. Depending on the type of incontinence and the projected cause, you may then be referred for one, or a combination of, the tests or therapies:
This form of therapy involves special equipment used to help you identify the muscle group that is weak, understand why your incontinence problem exists and modify the body function that may be the cause. Biofeedback uses mild stimulation to help contract and strengthen the weakened muscle group.
Surgical intervention may be necessary to treat some incontinence.
It is not uncommon for women to experience sadness, anxiety, feelings of being overwhelmed and symptoms of depression. These may often lead to problems with family, marriage, sexual dysfunction and other quality of life issues.
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Peter Filias
I am responsible for managing releases to the websites we handle for General Motors, per brand. I also manage the site speed data and downstream improvement work the brand development teams work on.
Job Title:
Service Delivery Manager, Technology
MRM Worldwide
Wayne State University, BS Computer Science, MBA Information Systems, Detroit, MI
Oakland County
Kyle Savage
Ron Rose Productions is a multi-faceted post production audio - video facility. Ron Rose Productions has spent over thirty years building a national reputation for bringing our clients great ideas to life. The facility offers services such as audio post, sound design, original music composition, video editing, color grading, visual effects, and duplication services. The facility is constantly adding new services and portfolios to stay current and vital to the needs of the producers.
I took the Account Manager position in September 2010, I wanted to work in the production side of the advertising business. Prior to working at Ron Rose-Milagro Post, I was an account executive for five years at the Metrotimes Weekly Alternative paper. Working at the Metrotimes allowed me to network into my current position.
The ability to work in a creative environment that is constantly changing with technology is very challenging and rewarding. I work primary with producers from agencies that use the facility to create or manipulate radio advertising, web content or TV/Web spots and corporate videos.
Southeast Michigan is a great area to live and work -- there are great work opportunities and great professionals committed to the area and their careers.
Job Title:
Account Manager
Ron Rose Productions
Durham College, Ontario, Canada
Film / Video
Oakland County
Casey Frushour
I knew a career in the graphic design field was in my future from a very young age. With a drawing pad always nearby, I would sketch anything that grabbed my eye. Later, during high school, I channeled this love for art into a small business designing t-shirts for student groups and athletic teams. This led me to attend the University of Michigan School of Art & Design to get a better understanding of graphic design theory and how I could use it to help people communicate their ideas. During school, I started my own freelance graphic design shop and began to take on several side jobs (whenever pesky homework didn�t get in the way) including a logo design for an airline and a website for a local life science company. Being a freelance graphic designer has allowed me to learn about so many interesting industries and meet some very inspiring entrepreneurs. It has also helped me to improve my graphic and web design skill sets at a much faster pace than when I was just working with one client.
Job Title:
Freelance Graphic Designer
Casey's Head
University of Michigan, School of Art & Design, BFA in Graphic Design, Ann Arbor, MI
Oakland County
Julie Goutman
Citizens Insurance is owned by Hanover Insurance, which was just voted one of the best companies to work for by the Boston Globe. I am one of 7 underwriters on my team. We primarily take calls from our partners agents, the ones who write the most and best business. We have to approve, deny, or "tweek" risks based on various eligibility factors. Although that is the main part of my job, on an average day I wear many hats. My department is set up like a call center, and I handle escalated issues from both agents and insureds. These issues can be anywhere from underwriting, billing, processing, or customer service. I am given a lot of autonomy in decision making, and I take ownership in what my team does. Citizens is a great company, with a great training program, and lots of opportunity for growth and development. We just hired 4 new team members, and are always looking for talent.
Job Title:
Service Operations Associate and Underwriter
University of Michigan, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, Communications and Spanish, Ann Arbor, MI
Oakland County
Barry Malone
I love being an attorney because I have the chance to help people and communities. My main areas of practice are land use, municipal, and real estate with an emphasis on leasing and community associations. The southeast Michigan region and particularly Detroit are full of opportunity for economic development and innovative land use planning. Detroit is wide open for reinvention. It is a blank slate just waiting to be reshaped by creative, passionate people.
I have always been interested in community development and local government. As a law student, I was pulled toward municipal law because it is primarily where land use planning decisions are made. I was fortunate to find very talented and experienced mentors that helped me focus my job search and helped open doors for me in the local legal community. My firm is the perfect fit for my practice area interests.
Job Title:
Associate Attorney
Adkison, Need & Allen, PLLC
Southern Oregon University, Department of Communication, BS in Communication/Journalism, Ashland, OR
Oakland County
Erica Lin
I started as a Social Media Intern and soon thereafter became a Social Media Analyst/Content Manager. This means I manage the social media and web content across various North American Bancard (NAB) websites, from the usual suspects of Facebook and Twitter to the company's blog. On a daily basis I create content to post and monitor what people are saying about our brand. The best part of my position is that it is a fun and challenging mix of content management, marketing and PR, and customer service (I get to do a little of everything and I get to work with various departments and outside vendors). Just as the social media space is advancing and ever-changing, NAB has been growing and moving fast, especially in regards to the mobile payments movement. So despite my title, I'm not limited to just social media - I've been involved in the launch of Pay Anywhere, a mobile payments solution (PayAnywhere.com). It's been really exciting to be a part of new product, from initial market research production to the assisting in the coordination of PR efforts. My job and NAB definitely keeps me on my toes!
Job Title:
Social Media Analyst
North American Bancard
University of Michigan, College of Literature, Science, & the Arts, Communication Studies, Ann Arbor, MI
Oakland County
Kenneth Carpenter
I currently work as an HR Administrator specializing in Staffing for Netarx, LLC. In March of 2010, I started with the company as an HR intern and eventually gained a full time position with the company after just a few months. As a company, Netarx is driven to continuously expand its growth and improve itself by setting new challenging goals every quarter. Due to this corporate vision, employment opportunities have flourished in my tenure with the firm. Entry level positions in particular have been created that have given new hope for recent college graduates in the state. There is immense growth opportunities for every employee in the company; internship and apprenticeship programs have been created to promote from within.
This company has proven that the portrayal of Michigan as a dismal economic state is merely a perspective. For young professionals that are seeking full-time opportunities with an excellent firm, Netarx has proven to me that authentic careers do exist and to leave Michigan to find them is a choice rather than a necessity. The best part of my job is that I am helping to recruit talented individuals in Michigan that will give the company strength from within and in addition keeping the talent pool alive in the state.
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Human Resources Administrator
Baker College of Auburn Hills, Bachelor of Arts, Human Resources Management, Auburn Hills, MI
Oakland County
Rachel Lachover
I�m a Detroiter. Community builder, entrepreneur, Detroit Tigers lover, film enthusiast, passionate 20-something, Michigan Wolverine.
CommunityNEXT (CNXT), is an initiative focused on attracting and retaining young talent in Michigan. Established in January 2010, CNXT works both to enhance existing programming as well as to develop new programming for the young adult Jewish community, creating a dynamic lifestyle in all aspect of their lives - cultural, social, and professional.
As the program director, I work to create many diverse entry points for young adults to engage in, no matter where their interests lie. In order to attract our peers, it is my job to design these unique opportunities that will cultivate a long-term connection and relationship with the city of Detroit. From this past year alone, the momentum and energy is in high gear. Part of our next steps will be taking this movement downtown Detroit to create a vibrant urban environment and city to live, work, and socialize in.
Job Title:
Program Director
University of Michigan, LSA, Hebrew and Jewish Cultural Studies, Ann Arbor, MI
Community Engagement
Oakland County
Rachel Lucido
ePrize, LLC. is the global leader of interactive promotions. We work with 74 of the top 100 brands, such as Coca-Cola, Disney, Proctor and Gamble, Clorox, The Gap and Dell. Our goal is to connect brands directly to consumers by motivating specific behavior (i.e. purchases, website visits, referrals). ePrize designs and manages all aspects of interactive promotions ranging from online sweepstakes to large scale points-based loyalty programs. ePrize also recently introduced its' multi-channel platform.
I started working at ePrize in January of 2011. ePrize has a great culture � everyone is very passionate about what they do and everyone manages to have fun while at work! It is very much a work hard/play hard environment. What I love about my job is that I work with some of my favorite brands on a day-to-day basis and I learn something new and useful to my passion (online marketing) every day from all the smart people around me.
Job Title:
Producer, Client Services
Walsh College, MBA, Concentration in Marketing, Troy, MI
Oakland County
Royal Oak
Tony Huver
I serve Barton Malow Company (BMC) as a marketing coordinator in the firm's Energy Group located in the company's corporate headquarters in Southfield, MI. My day-to-day tasks involve database management, marketing communication activities, and supporting Barton Malow's social media initiatives. I am also charged with creating proposals and presentations for the energy group.
When not in the office I spend time exploring SE Michigan. Being a transplant from Grand Rapids by way of the Upper Peninsula, I am constantly finding new and exciting things in and around Metro Detroit.
Job Title:
Marketing Coordinator
Barton Malow Company
Northern Michigan University, Public Relations, Marquette, MI
Oakland County
Patrick Hayes
In my position as a Fleet Systems Coordinator my daily duties are never the same each day and my priorities often change in a matter of seconds. I am responsible for the maintenance of our On-Board Computer System that is installed in our nationwide fleet of trucks. Data acquired from the system directly interprets how we optimize our power units, drivers and time. I also provide support to our fourteen distribution centers for our routing system that helps efficiently place new store openings on the most sensible routes, eliminate miles and plan territories accordingly.
Job Title:
Fleet Systems Coordinator
Blue Line Foodservice Distribution
Central Michigan University, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Marketing and Logistics, Mt. Pleasant, MI
Oakland County
Justin Jacobs
After moving home to Detroit after college for a job opportunity in 2007, I realized that the majority of the recent college graduates always had the same complaint, that there was nothing to do! They became so complaint with their routines of work, eat, sleep, that they didn't realize how easy it is to improve the quality of their lives through basic interactions such as social leagues and events. In order to make metro Detroit a more dynamic place where young professionals want to move, there needed to be more opportunities for people to be engaged in their communities, socially, actively and professionally. As someone that has a hard time sitting in one place, I decided to do something about it! I organized a men's basketball league in February 2010, and through word of mouth, Facebook and other social media outlets we have grown to over 2,500 participants in our kickball, volleyball, dodgeball, bowling, softball leagues, pilates/TRX/barre classes in our first year, as well as many more who have attended our social events. With our upcoming summer schedule including leagues and events on Belle Isle, we are making the push downtown to make Detroit a place where people want to work, live and play. We are currently organizing "Dodge it in Detroit", an upcoming event on Belle Isle where we will have over 3,000 participants help break the Guinness Book record for largest dodgeball game ever! Eventually our goal is to have a hub for young adults in the city of Detroit for all their social needs.
Job Title:
DePaul University, Political Science, Chicago, IL
Community Engagement
Oakland County
Tifiany Walker
WalkerSearchGroup is a Contract Staffing and Recruiting firm which provides Contract, Contract-to-Perm and Direct Placement recruiting solutions to clients who wish to alleviate or augment the burdens of utilizing their internal staff to hire for short-term, long-term and permanent assignments.
We provide professional staffing and recruiting support to a myriad of industry sectors including Healthcare & Scientific, Legal, Banking & Finance, Document Production, and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO).Our success is built on our ability to build solid relationships. Our extensive network of industry and community contacts and long standing relationships allow us to place talented professionals in environments that enhance their careers and bolster our clients� success. As a result we are able to identify, attract, and access the very best professionals to support our clients
I decided to open WalkerSearchGroup, after leaving my job as an Operations Manager at Xerox (a job I held for over 10 years). My husband, Greg Walker, has been in the staffing industry for over 20 years. He is the co-owner of MTS Driver Recruiters in Southfield, MI. Greg was extremely instrumental in helping to launch WalkerSearchGroup, since he had an intricate view of the staffing industry. I always enjoyed building highly skilled/ productive teams and the sourcing process that went into finding the perfect hire for a customer. As an output of my love for business and networking, I launched WalkerSearchGroup. It is extremely satisfying to find someone a job that suits their skillset and an environment that they are excited about. It is great to be in an industry (given the current economic climate) that actually helps business owners and talented individuals meet their goals.
Job Title:
Emory University/University of Michigan, BA and BS, English & Chemistry, Atlanta, GA
Oakland County
Jackie Blair
I started my own business as a photographer five years ago while I was finishing college in Rochester, as I found a lot of friends in my personal extended network getting engaged. For me, photography was something I knew I always wanted to do for work since it was already a passion throughout my life. It was just a matter of getting started when I did, which launched my success at an early age. Since I have always felt talented creatively, I have been working to expand my business in the past year to offer my fine art photographs on canvas for sale, as well as begin designing more as a graphic artist as well as interior decorating consulting & services. My favorite part of my job is the flexibility to work when & where I like, and traveling the country to photograph people in love. The flexibility was key for me, as I have also been raising my five year old as a single parent simultaneously since I started my self-employment. I love being a photographer because I love seeing & creating. Finding beauty or uniqueness in something and translating that from my personal point of view is so fulfilling as a creative.
Job Title:
Creative Director and Photographer
Oakland University, Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Studies, Minor in Studio Art, Rochester, MI
Arts and Culture
Oakland County
Jackie Jacobs
I own a small design company based out of Metro Detroit. I launched my company because I was having trouble finding a job that suited me and all of my experience since graduating from college was in the event industry. As much as I loved working on events/weddings, I wanted to expand upon that creatively and allow myself and my brand to do more than just events. I spent a while deciding on what I thought represented me and my style best. After a lot of research and self-reflection, I landed on the idea of finding style in every day life. Whether it was something as large as a wedding or as simple as re-organizing one's closet, I wanted to apply my love for style, fashion and design into one place. I love what I do because it's a way of helping people and being creative at the same time. I couldn't imagine having my business in any other area than Metro Detroit. We have great, unique shopping here and fabulous vendors...it's the perfect fit for me and my company and I am happy to call it home.
Job Title:
Principal Design & Event Coordinator
Stylista Designs, LLC
Grand Valley State University, Advertising/Public Relations, Allendale, MI
Event Planning
Oakland County
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WASHINGTON - A new study shows that male frogs exposed to the herbicide atrazine - commonly found in U.S. rivers and streams - can make a startling developmental U-turn, turning female so completely that they can mate with other males and lay viable eggs.
The study will focus new attention on concerns about atrazine, which is applied to an estimated 75 percent of American cornfields. Its manufacturer, the Swiss agricultural giant Syngenta, says the product is safe for wildlife, and for people who are exposed to small amounts in drinking water.
In recent years, however, some studies have seemed to show that atrazine can drive natural hormone systems haywire in fish, birds, rats and frogs. In some cases, male animals exposed to the chemical developed female characteristics.
The study led by Tyrone Hayes, a professor at the University of California, was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. It showed an even starker transformation: Among a group of male African clawed frogs raised in water tainted with atrazine, he said, a fraction grew up to look and act like females.
"Ten percent of the chromosomal males become completely, functionally female," Hayes said in a telephone interview. "They can lay eggs (and) they mate with other males."
The offspring of those unions were all male, he said, since both parents were genetically male. No female frogs were treated with atrazine in the study.
The other 90 percent of the exposed frogs retained some male features, Hayes said, but often showed signs of "feminization," including lower testosterone levels and fertility. When pitted head-to-head against males that had not been exposed to atrazine, the atrazine-treated males frequently lost out in competition for female frogs.
Hayes said the reason for these changes could be that atrazine, when absorbed through a frog's skin, helps produce an enzyme that converts an unusual amount of testosterone into estrogen.
Those findings run counter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's pronouncement in 2007 that atrazine does not cause problems in amphibian development.


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EMISSIONS PLEDGE: The U.S. has pledged to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 17 percent below 2005 levels by the end of this decade, but will require greater effort to meet that promise.
Image: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza
The United States is not on track to meet its Copenhagen climate change target, according to a new major study that could undermine the Obama administration's claims to the international community that it is headed in the right direction.
The findings from the World Resources Institute show the United States could still achieve its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 17 percent below 2005 levels by the end of this decade even if Congress won't pass legislation. It urges a "go-getter" approach that combines rules on power plants, curbing methane, strong state policies and energy efficiency measures.
"The U.S. is not yet on track or hit its 17 percent reduction target, but we have the tools to get there," lead author Nicholas Bianco said. "It would require significant, ambitious action by the administration. Anything less than that, and we fall short."
A State Department spokeswoman said the Obama administration is aware of the report and reviewing it but declined to comment on the findings. State Department officials also declined to discuss remarks that Special Envoy for Climate Change Todd Stern made at the most recent U.N. global warming meeting, claiming the United States is "making good progress" on the commitment it made at the 2009 U.N. climate summit in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Climate change activists, eager to see the administration take bold action on power plant emissions and push for an international global warming treaty in 2015, avoided criticizing Stern. Some noted that in the same speech, Stern also acknowledged that the United States must do more to reduce emissions.
Still, the absence of a clear outline -- as so many other nations have produced -- from the Obama administration about how it intends to keep its emissions promise is a continuing point of contention among activists and some lawmakers.
"This report reminds us of the urgent need to address climate change, and that the Administration could achieve by 2020 our goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 17 percent below 2005 levels, through 'go-getter action' under current law," Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, (D-R.I.) said in a statement.
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Whitehouse noted that his newly formed Bicameral Task Force on Climate Change "has asked the Obama administration to outline a plan to accomplish that goal, and I hope they do so soon."
Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.), who helped lead a failed charge for carbon cap-and-trade legislation during Obama's first term, said in a statement that the WRI report "reaffirms the urgency of climate change threat and the pressing need to take action."
He praised past administration regulations and called the report an "important source of ideas" as Obama develops "an aggressive plan for administrative action."
The WRI study comes on the heels of an analysis by the nonprofit group Resources for the Future. That analysis -- which Stern and other State Department officials cited repeatedly at the United Nations -- found that the administration was in fact on target. Yesterday, the authors of the newest report said that the two analyses differ more in "messaging" than in substance.
Specifically, the WRI report calls for "immediately" moving, under the Clean Air Act, to reduce emissions from power plants and natural gas systems, two sectors that analysts said represent the best opportunities for short-term carbon cuts. It also urges the United States to pursue both internationally and domestically reductions of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which are used as refrigerants, and calls on states to complement federal actions with energy efficiency, renewables, transportation and other measures.


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