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The Elders of Organic Farming

Wed, 2014-01-29 13:00 — Kathy Gilbeaux

      

Tom Willey, left, and Jim Gerritsen converse in the Esalen garden in Big Sur, Calif.
Peter DaSilva for The New York Times

nytimes.com - by Carol Pogash - January 24, 2014

BIG SUR, Calif. — Among the sleek guests who meditate and do Downward Facing Dog here at the Esalen Institute, the farmers appeared to be out of place. . .

. . . For nearly a week, two dozen organic farmers from the United States and Canada shared decades’ worth of stories, secrets and anxieties, and during breaks they shared the clothing-optional baths.

The agrarian elders, as they were called, were invited to Esalen because the organizers of the event wanted to document what these rock stars of the sustainable food movement knew and to discuss an overriding concern: How will they be able to retire and how will they pass their knowledge to the next generation?

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Resources - Affordable Care Act

Thu, 2014-01-16 17:12 — Kathy Gilbeaux

submitted by Chloe Pearson

Visit:  HealthCare.gov

Archived July 1, 2010 - HealthReform.gov

Affordable Care Act: Obamacare & Health Reform Facts: http://healthreform.kaiserpermanente.org/

Understanding the Impact of Obamacare on Medicare: http://blog.ehealthmedicare.com/media-center/infographics/?pid=11

What does Marketplace health insurance cover?
https://www.healthcare.gov/what-does-marketplace-health-insurance-cover/

Affordable Care Act: State-by-State Impact: http://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/facts/bystate/statebystate.html

The Lifestyle Revolutionaries Guide to Addiction Intervention (18 page .PDF file): http://www.lakeviewhealth.com/InterventionGuide.pdf

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Ground Water Source (Open Loop) Heat Pump Systems

Sun, 2013-12-29 17:27 — Kathy Gilbeaux

bge.apogee.net

An open-loop, ground-water heat pump, uses a surface or underground water source (such as a lake, river, or well) as the heat source and sink. Well water designs are the most common and seem to be the most cost effective. The well supplies both domestic water and water for the heat pump. Approximately three gallons per minute of well water are needed per ton of cooling capacity.

Ground water source open-loop heat pumps use the same concept as the ground coupled units - for example, in the Midwest the temperature of the earth near the surface and the water in it (aquifer) is typically around 55°F. Water is taken from the ground or surface water (pond, lake, etc.), circulated to the individual heat pumps and the returned to the ground via a disposal well, returned to the lake or pond, or where permitted discharged into a stream or river.

When more units are heating than cooling the circulating water temperature drops prior to disposal. Conversely, when more units are cooling than heating, the circulating water is warmed prior to disposal.

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The Department of Homeland Security Announces Recipients of the 2013 Rick Rescorla National Award for Resilience

Sat, 2013-12-07 23:28 — Maeryn Obley

dhs.gov - December 4th, 2013 -

The Department of Homeland Security today announced that Monsignor John Brown, Walgreens drugstores, and the New York Mets have been awarded the 2013 Rick Rescorla National Award for Resilience, recognizing their contributions to their communities in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

“The Rick Rescorla National Award for Resilience recognizes outstanding response to a catastrophic incident and leadership in fostering resilient and prepared communities," said Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Rand Beers.

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House Panel Advances Plan to Pare Border-Crossing Pipeline Reviews

Fri, 2013-11-22 17:08 — Kathy Gilbeaux

submitted by Margery Schab

fuelfix.com - by Jennifer A. Dlouhy - November 20, 2013

WASHINGTON — A House subcommittee on Wednesday advanced legislation that aims to speed up the government’s review of pipelines and power lines that cross U.S. borders into Mexico and Canada, over the objections of environmentalists and the Obama administration.

Bill supporters, including Democrat Gene Green of Houston and Michigan Republican Fred Upton, said the measure is necessary to put Congress’ stamp on a presidential permit process for border-crossing energy infrastructure projects that has developed from executive orders issued over decades.

The measure effectively would require federal agencies to approve proposed border-crossing energy projects within 120 days unless they are deemed to be against the national security interest of the United States — a lower bar than the public interest threshold generally in place today.

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How the Voters of One Small County May Have Stopped 48 Million Tons of Coal

Sat, 2013-11-09 00:23 — Gina Angiola

By Rachael Stoeve, Nov. 6,2013, YES!

Opponents of a plan to ship millions of tons of coal through the Pacific Northwest appear headed for victory in the Whatcom County Council election, after a race that saw more than $1 million in campaign funds pour into the small, rural county race from both environmental and industry groups as well as the candidates' own fundraising efforts.

"The fact that our community couldn't be bought is spectacular."

Coal companies and terminal developers are hoping to ship 48 million tons of coal per year through Washington state via the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal at Cherry Point. The Whatcom County Council race emerged as a focal point for opposition to the terminal because the council is in charge of permits for the project, which is currently under environmental review....

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Protesters gather around the world for Million Mask March

Thu, 2013-11-07 09:29 — Gina Angiola

Demonstrations in more than 400 cities were planned to coincide with Guy Fawkes Day, with Russell Brand at a London protest.  Russell Brand: we deserve more from our democratic system

Protesters wearing the white-faced Guy Fawkes masks that have become synonymous with the Occupy movement and the hacktivist grouping Anonymous have taken part in hundreds of gatherings around the world in opposition to causes ranging from corruption to fracking.

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Resources on Disaster Preparedness and Resilience

Tue, 2013-11-05 18:32 — Gina Angiola

Published 4 November 2013 http://www.homelandsecuritynewswire.com/dr20131104-resources-on-disaster-preparedness-resilience?page=0,0

One year after Superstorm Sandy hit the eastern United States, local, state, and federal agencies as well as community groups and businesses are working to strengthen the U.S.s resilience to future disasters. A National Research Council (NRC) release notes that the NRC has issues a series of studies and reports, and has put together workshops and study groups, which should advance the national conversation on preparedness and resilience.

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IEEE Green Tech Conference--Call for Papers Extended

Tue, 2013-11-05 18:14 — Gina Angiola

NEWS from IEEE-USA, 2001 L Street, N.W., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20036-4928

IEEE Green Technologies Conference Extends Call for Papers on Current & Emerging Renewable Energy Sources & Clean Energy Technologies 

WASHINGTON (4 November 2013) -- IEEE Green Technologies Conference (GREENTECH 2014) organizers have extended the call for papers on topics related to green technology, renewable energy and clean technology to 8 November.

 Accepted papers will be presented during the sixth-annual conference (http://ieeegreentech.org/), 3-4 April 2014, at the Omni Corpus Christi (Texas) Hotel. They will be published in a conference proceedings CD and available through the digital library IEEE Xplore.

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7th Annual TIDES Technology Field Demonstration

Sun, 2013-10-27 18:58 — Maeryn Obley

7th Annual TIDES TechnologyField Demonstration

Image: 7th Annual TIDES TechnologyField Demonstration

flickr.com - October 1-4th, 2013

In the link below are images from the 7th Annual TIDES Technology Field Demonstration.

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