I have compiled a summary outline list of 15 "Top 10ish Environmental lists of 2010" found on the Internet - these are drawn from diverse, largely US-oriented environmental media services and organizations - many focus on organizational objectives - most feature positive and negative developments. I have summarized all but the last list - A stunning year in climate science reveals that human civilization is on the precipice - by Joe Romm, as that should be read in its' entirely, including linked reference material.

Romm points out: "The last year or so has seen more scientific papers and presentations that raise the genuine prospect of catastrophe (if we stay on our current emissions path) that I can recall seeing in any other year." "Any one of these would be cause for action — and combined they vindicate the final sentence of Elizabeth Kolbert’s  Field Notes from a Catastrophe:  “It may seem impossible to imagine that a technologically advanced society could choose, in essence, to destroy itself, but that is what we are now in the process of doing.”

Romm concludes: "Unrestricted emissions of greenhouse gases threaten multiple catastrophes, any one of which justifies action.  Together, they represent the gravest threat to humanity imaginable.  The fact that the overwhelming majority of the mainstream media ignored the overwhelming majority of these studies and devoted a large fraction of its climate ‘ink’ in the last 12 months to what was essentially a non-story (Climategate) is arguably the single greatest failing of the science media this year."

I spent a brief time with Seeds of Literacy as a volunteer tutor back in the
Summer/Fall of 2009.  Let me state first that it is probably one of the best
run non-profit organizations I have ever worked with.  The students are very
focused right from the get-go and the Site Coordinators and volunteers are
very hard working albeit somewhat overwhelmed at times.  You get a good
feeling the moment the elevator door opens...kind of like a "I guess we're

The Community newspaper, "The Plain Press" web-site on-line is being "redesigned" until  the end of 2011.  The other locations, that, I know of are...the CVS pharmacy on Pearl Road and Memphis Ave. at the entrance door to the left, in the corner, on a rack; also, Frank Gallos' Clark service station on Pearl Road at the entrance door, to the right, on a rack.  Happy New Year 2011 to all at REAL NEO!   and...much "thanks" be... to Guy..for teaching me "how to do" a header!

The Community Newspaper the "Plain Press" is re-designing their web-site on-line and they "hope" to have it completed by the end of 2011...I do know some libraries carry the paper...also, the CVS pharmacy on Pearl Road and Memphis Avenue has the paper on a rack, located at the left of the entrance door in the corner...and Frank Gallos' Clark service station on Pearl Road at the right of the entrance door on a rack.   Hopefully, this information is helpful.  Happy New Year 2011 to all.  Thank you,  Guy...for teaching me"how" to do a head

I just picked up the recent edition of Plain Press at the library and must
state that I am absolutely stunned by the headline of this article.   I have
also had a chance to review the videos posted on YouTube.   In my opinion
{it goes without saying that} Sammy Catania must be terminated immediately
from his employment with TWDC.   The fact that his behavior has been
tolerated at all speaks volumes of the character and integrity of the entire

’Mid glad green miles of tillage
And fields where cattle graze;
A prosy little village,
You drowse away the days.

And yet—a wakeful glory
Clings round you as you doze;
One living, lyric story
Makes music of your prose!

That start and conclusion to The Poet’s Town, penned in 1913 by past Nebraska Poet Laureate John Neihardt (complete poem below), well describes Gothenburg, Nebraska.

I stopped there one winter morning, not long ago, for some wakeful glory away from the drone of the interstate - to find some fresh, local character and better-than-truckstop coffee and donuts.

Located off I-80, the living, lyric story promised by Gothenburg's towering grain elevators and freeway signs is the "Pony Express Capital of Nebraska". Being in the modern-day Pony Express business, delivering communications via the Internet, I thought I'd connect with my roots and find some inspiration there.

Cooking has many of the same challenges and qualities as artistic painting and skilled construction.  But if you are around a stove a lot, you may become a little jaded to the excitement and color.  

When I watched Bob stir fry I was struck by the sizzle, steam, smells and colors.   Recipe below:

I don't know if the whole story would make a feature length movie
(even if it did star Sean Penn! note website is *poof - archived to right), but it sure would make a compelling episode of Law and Order.

Stay Tuned! Dunt, Dunt...

Happy New Year Everyone! 

While the impatience of my daughter's childhood counts the seconds until the New Year while watching the Dick Clark New Year's Eve Time Square Ball drop.....I think back over a long year of many amazing moments...and I remember the words of my father earlier this evening as he spoke so philosophically about a brighter, more beautiful, better, and hopeful 2011 ahead...

How many tons of ice are on the building?  This is the condition that sinks ships.   How about wind turbines about 3 miles off of Cleveland?  Cleveland is iced.  Corrupt too.  Happy New Year!

Where else is there a web site with moonlight over sage brush in headlights and a lighthouse encrusted in ice on the home page?

Rock formation at base of Archuleta Mesa, Jicarilla Apache Reservation, Dulce, New Mexico

I was thrilled to recently be invited to the beautiful Jicarilla Apache Nation Headquarters, on the Jicarilla Apache Reservation, in Dulce, New Mexico, to meet with a community development organization there and discuss agriculture, economic development and regeneration of the Earth, with a focus on the future of growing hemp in America.

i see i didn't state in the questioner that twdc office building is not handicapped access per a.d.a.

to enlarge press the ctrl  and hold while you click the += and to decrease hold the ctrl and click the -_

a vote for me is a vote for you

eternal thanks - yogi and guy

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TWDC Logo December 29, 2010 Tremont Events and Updates Tremont West's mission is to maintain and improve the living, business and cultural conditions for all of Tremont. www.tremontwest.org ODOT to close West 14th off-ramp Jan. 3rd-7th, Abbey stays open! I-90 Innerbelt Bridge between W. 14th St. and Ontario St., Cleveland Beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, January 3 and continuing through approximately 3 p.m. on Friday, January 7, crews will close the I-90 westbound ramp to W. 14th Street in order to conduct geotechnical exploration for Cleveland's new westbound Innerbelt Bridge.

Scientists at Cornell University's Computational Synthesis Lab are developing a commercially-available "3D food printer" that would allow users to "print" meals using &qu

I love you. It's not a weight you must carry around. I love you. It's not a box that holds you in. I love you. It's not a standard you have to bear. I love you. It's not a sacrifice I make. I love you. It's not a pedestal you are frozen upon. I love you.

The kitchen is the most powerful room in the house.  The kitchen is also the most powerful room in the world.

Food entertains, focuses, and brings everyone together.  

What do I know, I was upstairs putting in a new bathroom floor.

What if we made the players wear colorful jerseys, made the playing field open to the public, and empowered the teams to face off for a dual? Would the public at large begin to become more engaged if these political leaders were met with citizen opposition ready, willing, and able to fight the battles that have been run underground for so many generations? Would the sports fanatics who blog religiously about pro sports teams/games-become involved with our government games- if we showed the statistics of the players, the quotas of the people, and the money spent on s

It's always about land and water rights...and the MOB.

Nothing changes in America.  So, don't be surprised when the West Shore communities (Bay Village, Westlake, Fairview Park, Rocky River*) break away.

D O C K E T   I N F O R M A T I O N

Visually hiding a running joint in molding is difficult - so usually it is best to install one continuous strip of molding running the full length of the wall.   

If you are working with existing old molding - and you don't have the dado cutters to match it to make new pieces, then you have to cut the molding and make some type of butt or lap joint. 

Fisheye view of KushCon2 Marijuana Industry Convention in Denver, Colorado, December 17-19, 2010

December 17 - 19, 2010, the Colorado Convention Center hosted the world's largest marijuana lifestyles convention TO-DATE - KushCon2 - offering those active in the legal global marijuana industries a place to meet, collaborate, learn and grow their new-economy enterprises, together. In one convention hall, in one weekend, mingled 10,000s of cannabis entrepreneurs and their stakeholders - nurturing $ billions in new GREEN, taxable economic opportunity for America - and their truly Green Revolution is just taking off.

Meet America's Greenest Revolutionaries ever... Mom and Pop Mainstreet, Small Town, Middle America!

I saw it all being set up...the mom getting her young child lined up for the high speed run down the icy slope.   I thought...wow...looks pretty dangerous to me.  

Off the kid went.

Hit about 55mph in the middle - backwards.

Pretty wild.

No helment.

Who had the death wish?

A government run amok has many people in this country worried about our future. Let me remind you that it's because "Of the People" that all is never lost in our country. The people, not the government, unite us as one. Even when it seems all is gloom, doom and despair, the people of this country will continue to light the fuse of freedom.  The American spirit, like the warrior on the battlefield, will always prevail.Our Founders believed that our rights were endowed by our Creator, not by the government.