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Stunning Wilderness Photography: View the results of our Wilderness photo contest! | The Wilderness Society

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:41:05 -0700

Stunning photographs of our nation's wild places from the photo contest held by the Wilderness Society to honor the 45th anniversary of the Wilderness Act

The Blue-Green Marble & Stop the Massive Removal of Cloud's Herd - video

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:30:01 -0700

Video from the Cloud Foundation - America's wild horses are being rounded-up and removed from our public lands by the BLM. Present BLM policy would lead to the "managed extinction" of these majestic animals.

September is a critical month to voice support for protection for these horses. Please visit this post for info on the simple things you can do to help stop this travesty.

Please.

Giugiaro Worlds Fastest Hybrid Concept 1 of 16 - MotorAuthority - Car galleries, pictures, images, pics, photos, shots

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 16:05:57 -0700

Some images of the world's fastest hybrid, the Namir.

Unveiled at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, this concept car designed by Giugiaro has a top speed of 187mph, acceleration from 0-62mph in 3.5 seconds, and gets a phenomenal 91.7mpg (that's almost double the certified rating of the new Prius).

The name "Namir" means "tiger".

Increased light harvesting in dye-sensitized solar cells with energy relay dyes : Abstract : Nature Photonics

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:32:27 -0700

Nature Photonics journal article abstract.

A system using energy relay dyes increased light harvesting in dye-sensitized solar cells. This system demonstrates a 26% increase in power conversion efficiency and allows for broader spectral absorption.

Nano Picks Article Review

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 19:00:07 -0700

A new approach to light management in nanostructured dye-sensitized solar cells, which includes doping the electrolyte with highly absorptive energy relay materials to absorb more sunlight and then transfer the resulting energy to the dye.

The efficiency of the solar cells in Hardin's model is greatly enhanced in the green range where sunlight is most intense and the increase in absorption results in a substantial increase in the overall power conversion efficiency.

US CODE: Title 42,666. Requirement of statutorily prescribed procedures to improve effectiveness of child support enforcement

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 19:43:20 -0700

I stumbled upon this section of Title 42 of the U.S. Code on Cornell University Law School's site via an article from GreaterThings.com referencing Social Security Numbers as the "mark of the beast"...

Granted the U.S. Code is long and disinclined to skip a number due to related superstitions or deeper cultural significance - unlike hotels which commonly "skip" the 13th floor...

....But how strange and ironic (or slightly disturbing?) that this should fall under Section 666 of Title 42:

Tucked away in 42 USC Sec. 666 (which section makes up part of Chapter 7 - The Social Security Act and which section largely relates to child support enforcement) there is a statute that, as GreaterThings puts it, "now requires every state, as a condition of Federal Revenue Sharing, to obtain 'the number of your name' before you can receive any state services (e.g., a license to work, a license to drive, a license to marry)."

Pan down and check out this specific part:
Section 666 (a)(13)(A)

Is income tax legal?

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 12:36:30 -0700

Article on research that uncovered fraud and irregularities in the ratification of the 16th Amendment and how it relates to the history of the federal income tax.

Take Action: Urge Your Legislator to Support Park Protection Bills

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:41:29 -0700

220 California State parks face closure if Schwarzenegger's budget is approved.

Sign the letter to secure protection for these treasured natural places. Keep them open if possible, but definitely protect them from destructive development and infrastructure projects.

NAI Blog & They Wouldn't Close an Entire State Park System, Would They?

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:45:21 -0700

If governor Schwarzenegger's proposed budget is approved, 220 of 279 state parks units in California will face closure as part of draconian cuts to make up for the state government's budget crisis.

Take Action: Help protect the honey bee - The Ecologist

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:37:15 -0700

The mysterious decline of honeybee populations both in the United States and abroad is very serious indeed. Bees are responsible for pollination of 80% of fruits and vegetables.

This article points to evidence that neonicotinoid pesticides are among the culprits.

The Soil Association has a petition to ban neonicotinoid pesticides in the UK.