Archive for January, 2008

Role Models and the Media

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January 31st, 2008 at 20:35:15

In the darkest days of world history, distinguished leaders blazed a path, illuminated by truth, to guide the lost through turbulent times. Alas, the heroes of yesterday have ridden into the sunset, and who will take their place? Today, youth are lost in a sea of conflicting and groundless stereotypes either created or amplified by [...]

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Rally in Salem on Feb. 6th: Say NO to LNG terminals and pipelines in Oregon

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January 22nd, 2008 at 07:51:02

STATEWIDE CALL TO ACTION “NO LNG IN OREGON” WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 11 AM TO 2 PM CAPITOL STEPS, SALEM Our friends at LNGPollutes.org hope you will join them to say NO to high risk gas terminals and pipelines and land condemnation! For more info on LNG (Liquified Natural Gas) in Oregon, please visit the Onward [...]

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Climate Watch, January, 2008

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January 21st, 2008 at 07:42:08

The Energy Crisis The CEO of General Motors announced at this year’s auto show that he foresees the end of the internal combustion engine, and rather soon at that. He looks for GM to maintain a leading position in the manufacture and distribution of personal vehicles powered by batteries, that to happen as soon as [...]

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New Directions for Democracy

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January 10th, 2008 at 18:28:47

A sense of balance keeps things lively and interesting, so it’s good to keep a few moderate Republicans around so you can bounce ideas off their heads like ping-pong balls. But the emerging connection between the Democratic Party and the environmental movement, with Al Gore as the Nobel Prize-winning figurehead, will become irresistible to new [...]

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The Story of Stuff

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January 8th, 2008 at 12:11:07

Must see: in just a few minutes of Flash video, Annie Leonard breaks down our consumer society into its various parts. She makes it all fun and easy to follow, while at the same time creating a powerful indictment of the modern American lifestyle. Watch it and tell your friends and family: www.StoryofStuff.com

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Energy Watch, January, 2008

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January 8th, 2008 at 10:44:13

Out With The Old, In With The New The end of one year and the beginning of another. Traditionally a time to take stock of what recently happened and what we expect of the future. Be advised: Not all is well with the world. But good news lurks toward the end of this report. You [...]

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