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elmyra and somewhat belatedly to polly_sings. And many happy more to you both!May. 2nd, 2008
elmyra and somewhat belatedly to polly_sings. And many happy more to you both!
Happy Birthday To...
May. 2nd, 2008 12:16 amelmyra and somewhat belatedly to polly_sings. And many happy more to you both!John Mellencamp Meme
May. 2nd, 2008 10:14 amBeing a small towner, I got a kick out of this anonymous e-mail humor list I received today. I'd say it's about 95% true based my youthful experiences. I don't know how much it has changed since those days. Back then it wasn't too far from the Andy Griffith Show as documentary.
( Small town humor ensues . . . )
( Small town humor ensues . . . )
John Mellencamp Meme
May. 2nd, 2008 10:14 amBeing a small towner, I got a kick out of this anonymous e-mail humor list I received today. I'd say it's about 95% true based my youthful experiences. I don't know how much it has changed since those days. Back then it wasn't too far from the Andy Griffith Show as documentary.
( Small town humor ensues . . . )
( Small town humor ensues . . . )
Global Greens Meeting Streaming Live - Now
May. 2nd, 2008 10:19 amThis is a low carbon footprint way to participate. Multiple languages in use.
Global Greens Conference - May 1st-4th, 2008, Sao Paolo, Brazil - Streaming Video
Global Greens Conference - May 1st-4th, 2008, Sao Paolo, Brazil - Streaming Video
Global Greens Meeting Streaming Live - Now
May. 2nd, 2008 10:19 amThis is a low carbon footprint way to participate. Multiple languages in use.
Global Greens Conference - May 1st-4th, 2008, Sao Paolo, Brazil - Streaming Video
Global Greens Conference - May 1st-4th, 2008, Sao Paolo, Brazil - Streaming Video
Greens Make Headway in Norwich (UK)
May. 2nd, 2008 12:00 pmNo word on the London mayor's race as of yet but Berry is only supposed to poll 3% in that one. Watched the other returns on BBC's streaming coverage last night. Peter Tatchell was the only Green interviewed on the segment I saw. He was asked a fair question as to why Norwich had such good results for the Greens but not so much luck in other areas. Didn't seem to have a concise answer for that one unfortunately although he did note vaguely that the Norwich Green Party had their act together organizationally (unlike other parts of the country?). Evidently, this sets the stage for the 26-year-old Adrian Ramsay to make a serious run for MP up in that neck-of-the-woods. (Britain's First Green MP? - Channel 4 News - 02 May 08)
Googled around on Norwich last night. Looks like an interesting place full of contradictions at first glance. Provincial and conservative while supposedly the most Green of cities in the UK. Frankly, I don't find those to be contradictions but that's because I find myself to be a bit provincial and conservative in many ways while still being greenish. If any of my LJ friends have personal information on or experiences with Norwich, I'd like to hear it.
Greens Make Progress in Norwich - BBC - 2 May 08
"The Greens have become the second largest party in Norwich, after gaining three seats to take their tally to 13. They still trail Labour in the city, who won 15 seats, but have overtaken the Lib Dems who lost five seats and have now only six."
"[Ramsay noted,] 'The Green Party is now clearly the main challenge to Labour in Norwich, both on the city council and as we bid to win the Norwich South Westminster seat from Charles Clarke at the next general election.'
In 248 key wards fought by the Greens across England and Wales, their average vote is 8% and is down by a half point on average where they also fought the ward last year. They also lost their only seat in Manchester and lost one seat in Oxford, leaving them with seven. "
Googled around on Norwich last night. Looks like an interesting place full of contradictions at first glance. Provincial and conservative while supposedly the most Green of cities in the UK. Frankly, I don't find those to be contradictions but that's because I find myself to be a bit provincial and conservative in many ways while still being greenish. If any of my LJ friends have personal information on or experiences with Norwich, I'd like to hear it.
Greens Make Progress in Norwich - BBC - 2 May 08
"The Greens have become the second largest party in Norwich, after gaining three seats to take their tally to 13. They still trail Labour in the city, who won 15 seats, but have overtaken the Lib Dems who lost five seats and have now only six."
"[Ramsay noted,] 'The Green Party is now clearly the main challenge to Labour in Norwich, both on the city council and as we bid to win the Norwich South Westminster seat from Charles Clarke at the next general election.'
In 248 key wards fought by the Greens across England and Wales, their average vote is 8% and is down by a half point on average where they also fought the ward last year. They also lost their only seat in Manchester and lost one seat in Oxford, leaving them with seven. "
Greens Make Headway in Norwich (UK)
May. 2nd, 2008 12:00 pmNo word on the London mayor's race as of yet but Berry is only supposed to poll 3% in that one. Watched the other returns on BBC's streaming coverage last night. Peter Tatchell was the only Green interviewed on the segment I saw. He was asked a fair question as to why Norwich had such good results for the Greens but not so much luck in other areas. Didn't seem to have a concise answer for that one unfortunately although he did note vaguely that the Norwich Green Party had their act together organizationally (unlike other parts of the country?). Evidently, this sets the stage for the 26-year-old Adrian Ramsay to make a serious run for MP up in that neck-of-the-woods. (Britain's First Green MP? - Channel 4 News - 02 May 08)
Googled around on Norwich last night. Looks like an interesting place full of contradictions at first glance. Provincial and conservative while supposedly the most Green of cities in the UK. Frankly, I don't find those to be contradictions but that's because I find myself to be a bit provincial and conservative in many ways while still being greenish. If any of my LJ friends have personal information on or experiences with Norwich, I'd like to hear it.
Greens Make Progress in Norwich - BBC - 2 May 08
"The Greens have become the second largest party in Norwich, after gaining three seats to take their tally to 13. They still trail Labour in the city, who won 15 seats, but have overtaken the Lib Dems who lost five seats and have now only six."
"[Ramsay noted,] 'The Green Party is now clearly the main challenge to Labour in Norwich, both on the city council and as we bid to win the Norwich South Westminster seat from Charles Clarke at the next general election.'
In 248 key wards fought by the Greens across England and Wales, their average vote is 8% and is down by a half point on average where they also fought the ward last year. They also lost their only seat in Manchester and lost one seat in Oxford, leaving them with seven. "
Googled around on Norwich last night. Looks like an interesting place full of contradictions at first glance. Provincial and conservative while supposedly the most Green of cities in the UK. Frankly, I don't find those to be contradictions but that's because I find myself to be a bit provincial and conservative in many ways while still being greenish. If any of my LJ friends have personal information on or experiences with Norwich, I'd like to hear it.
Greens Make Progress in Norwich - BBC - 2 May 08
"The Greens have become the second largest party in Norwich, after gaining three seats to take their tally to 13. They still trail Labour in the city, who won 15 seats, but have overtaken the Lib Dems who lost five seats and have now only six."
"[Ramsay noted,] 'The Green Party is now clearly the main challenge to Labour in Norwich, both on the city council and as we bid to win the Norwich South Westminster seat from Charles Clarke at the next general election.'
In 248 key wards fought by the Greens across England and Wales, their average vote is 8% and is down by a half point on average where they also fought the ward last year. They also lost their only seat in Manchester and lost one seat in Oxford, leaving them with seven. "
Nuclear's Greenhouse Gas Problem - Again
May. 2nd, 2008 05:56 pmOne study has already tagged the fuel cycle (in its entirety) as being a lot more greenhouse gas unfriendly than the "zero-emission" promoting industry would certainly like to admit. Here's a new one providing a bit more support for that position.
Scientists Question Case for Nuclear Power - redOrbit - 2 May 08
"The researchers said that over time the availability of high-grade uranium ore would decline, making the fuel less environmentally friendly and more costly to extract. A substantial portion of nuclear power’s greenhouse emissions occurs during the fuel supply stage, which includes uranium mining, milling, enrichment and fuel manufacturing. Carbon emissions also take place during the construction and decommissioning of manufacturing plants.
The scientists based their analysis on recent financial and technical reports, historical records and analyses of CO2 emissions. Experts say it is the first analyses to include detailed information on the environmental costs incurred along all points of the nuclear energy chain."
Scientists Question Case for Nuclear Power - redOrbit - 2 May 08
"The researchers said that over time the availability of high-grade uranium ore would decline, making the fuel less environmentally friendly and more costly to extract. A substantial portion of nuclear power’s greenhouse emissions occurs during the fuel supply stage, which includes uranium mining, milling, enrichment and fuel manufacturing. Carbon emissions also take place during the construction and decommissioning of manufacturing plants.
The scientists based their analysis on recent financial and technical reports, historical records and analyses of CO2 emissions. Experts say it is the first analyses to include detailed information on the environmental costs incurred along all points of the nuclear energy chain."
Nuclear's Greenhouse Gas Problem - Again
May. 2nd, 2008 05:56 pmOne study has already tagged the fuel cycle (in its entirety) as being a lot more greenhouse gas unfriendly than the "zero-emission" promoting industry would certainly like to admit. Here's a new one providing a bit more support for that position.
Scientists Question Case for Nuclear Power - redOrbit - 2 May 08
"The researchers said that over time the availability of high-grade uranium ore would decline, making the fuel less environmentally friendly and more costly to extract. A substantial portion of nuclear power’s greenhouse emissions occurs during the fuel supply stage, which includes uranium mining, milling, enrichment and fuel manufacturing. Carbon emissions also take place during the construction and decommissioning of manufacturing plants.
The scientists based their analysis on recent financial and technical reports, historical records and analyses of CO2 emissions. Experts say it is the first analyses to include detailed information on the environmental costs incurred along all points of the nuclear energy chain."
Scientists Question Case for Nuclear Power - redOrbit - 2 May 08
"The researchers said that over time the availability of high-grade uranium ore would decline, making the fuel less environmentally friendly and more costly to extract. A substantial portion of nuclear power’s greenhouse emissions occurs during the fuel supply stage, which includes uranium mining, milling, enrichment and fuel manufacturing. Carbon emissions also take place during the construction and decommissioning of manufacturing plants.
The scientists based their analysis on recent financial and technical reports, historical records and analyses of CO2 emissions. Experts say it is the first analyses to include detailed information on the environmental costs incurred along all points of the nuclear energy chain."