October 26, 2006 - Denver, CO, USA

Golden, Colo. - Two technologies developed by the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory are among this year's most significant innovations, as judged by Research & Development (R&D) Magazine.

The Laboratory's two R&D 100 Awards for 2004 are for an innovative, lower-cost method for transforming plant material into the sugars that can be used to make fuels and chemicals, and a thin-film solar cell that produces electricity directly from sunlight, which has greater efficiency, and is lighter weight and more flexible than previous devices.

This year's announcement brings to 37 the number of R&D 100 Awards garnered by NREL.

"Once again, the technologies developed by our Laboratory's researchers are being acknowledged for their importance to the nation," said Stan Bull, NREL associate director for science and technology. "It's particularly gratifying that the R&D 100 Awards this year include two NREL technologies that can enhance our nation's energy security and reduce our reliance on foreign sources of oil."

The Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Biomass Cellulose to Sugars technology is expected to allow a wide range of biomass resources to be used to produce energy and chemicals. It is an important step toward realizing the potential of bio-refineries-in which plant and waste materials are used to produce an array of fuels and chemicals, analogous to an oil refinery today.

Through this technology, the cost of converting cellulosic biomass into usable sugars can be reduced by more than 20 times per gallon of ethanol produced.

The award is shared by NREL, Genencor International and Novozymes Biotech, Inc. NREL researchers who worked on this project included Michael Himmel, Jim McMillan, Dan Schell, Jody Farmer, Nancy Dowe and Rafael Nieves.

Also recognized for 2004 are light and flexible thin-film copper indium gallium diselenide (CIGS) photovoltaic modules, which can be manufactured in various sizes and have a compact, foldable design that allows for easy deployment, transport and storage.

As a result, the modules have twice the power-to-weight ratio, and three times the power-to-size ratio as competing products. Because of this, they are especially suited for military applications, portable power for consumer and public use, boating and other marine applications and building-related uses, such as for bus shelters and in PV-integrated roofing.

The award is shared by NREL, Global Solar Energy and ITN Energy Systems. NREL researchers who worked on this project included Harin Ullal, Ken Zweibel and Bolko von Roedern.

NREL is the U.S. Department of Energy's premier laboratory for renewable energy research and development and a leading laboratory for energy efficiency R&D. NREL is operated for DOE by Midwest Research Institute and Battelle.

For further information contact NREL Public Affairs at (303) 275-4090.

The Stoning of Jesus: http://www.torontosun.com/News/TorontoAndGTA/2006/10/27/2144868-sun.html

And apparently, Grant Krieger has been granted a new trial. I don't care to register but here's a summary...

I think that Gorman is either a fool or an idiot or both. I think that him defending his position is wasting my tax money and my good time.

Welcome to the Debate, Gov. Owens... Why Don't You Stay Awhile? http://safercolorado.org/blog.html

THE WAY OUT...

Barrett speaks at UWO - Lays out case for 9/11 conspiracy: http://www.thenorthwestern.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061027/OSH0101/610270528

Recent Interview With Andreas von Buelow (video): http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7983456992913081117

I can't have a simple discussion about changing the laws on cannabis without being called a "pothead" and being summarily dismissed as a brain-fried idiot, no matter how much sense I make and how stupid the arguments of the cagers.

A younger person, like FoM said, not only has that exhuberance, but also this younger generation is much more "in your face" than the previous generations. If we can get them to focus that defiance towards something besides completely superficial and selfish behaviour then we can change the world.

What do they have to hide? The National Republican Party has launched a desperate, last minute "swiftboat" type smear attack against Congressman Dennis Kucinich who is in line to chair an key investigate subcommittee of the House of Representatives.

The Republican Party’s official website, www.gop.com, attacks Kucinich in machine gun style, about FIFTY TIMES, for his opposition to the Bush agenda including, the War in Iraq, the Patriot Act, and National Missile "Defense." Everyone knows Kucinich was right, and Bush was wrong, on each and every contested issue relating to national security. (Yesterday they gave Nancy Pelosi similar treatment.)

Why then, with the Republicans on the verge of losing control of both the House and the Senate, would they train such a lengthy, hysterical and vicious attack on Kucinich?

The answer is obvious: Kucinich is in line to chair the Government Oversight subcommittee on International Relations, National Security and Emerging Threats, which will bring out the truth about each and every Administration lie which led us into war, into fear, into a roll back of our civil liberties. Under his chairmanship, people in Washington will at last be held accountable for their misdeeds. The truth will come out about 911, the war in Iraq and how the Administration's policies and actions have directly put America in more danger.

Now is the time for us to stand up to the GOP smear machine. Now is the time to stand up for Dennis Kucinich, not only because he has stood up for us, but because his honesty, and integrity is needed in Washington for security which comes through peace and prosperity.

He has shown real leadership for the Democratic Party. Don't let the Republicans get away with this rotten, mean-spirited attack on an honest Congressman who fights for the people and works for peace. Give Dennis Kucinich the ability to respond NOW. Please, urgently send your contribution (up to $2100.00) to Re-Elect Kucinich or click here to contribute online at Kucinich.us

As Chairman of the Cuyahoga Democratic Party of Ohio, one of the largest Democratic organizations in the nation, I say it is time to tell the Republican party that their "swiftboating" days are over. They swiftboated John Kerry. They did it to Max Cleland. This gang even attacked one of their own, John McCain! Help Dennis get the gavel to give the GOP the boot.

Sincerely,

Jimmy DiMora, Chairman, Cuyahoga Democratic Party.

Honestly, I agree with almost everything he says, but to the layman or non-smoker, his claims about the LEOs wanting to keep their jobs and the like might seem a little kooky.

We Are the World.

I LOVE it when corrupt public officials get outed, I just F***ING LOVE IT!!!

Ag Secretary Endorses Alternate Ethanol Sources Compiled By Staff October 26, 2006 USDA Secretary Mike Johanns told state and local leaders to keep an eye on a day when ethanol overtakes oil at the gas pumps in the U.S.

Speaking at a meeting of the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce, Johanns promoted emerging cellulosic ethanol technology, in which ethanol is produced from sources other than corn, such as wood chips, switchgrass, and corn stalks.

"I believe the time has come to bring renewable energy into the mainstream of American thinking and American technology," Johanns says.

Johanns also says that more research is required in order to make cellulosic ethanol an efficient alternative.

Plants in Brazil have made ethanol from switchgrass and other plants which can be produced more efficiently than corn.

"Synthetic THC Eases Stomach Cramping, Study Says"

What about the real thing? We have enough pills! Pills,Pills,Pills! Don't need no more pills!!!

THE WAY OUT IS THE WAY IN...

FBI Bin Laden Poster: No 9/11: http://www.ksla.com/Global/story.asp?S=5590113&nav=0RY5

Fox and Popular Mechanics attack Prof Jones & 911 truth! (video) http://prisonplanet.com/articles/October2006/251006Mechanics.htm

9/11 - One Picture Worth A Thousand Words... http://rense.com/general74/try.htm

Explosions Before WTC 7 Collapse? http://prisonplanet.com/articles/October2006/261006Explosions.htm

The 9/11 Truth Political Party: http://tsoldrin.blogspot.com/2006/10/911-truth-political-party.html

Skipton's First 911 Truth Meeting: http://tinyurl.com/wfbt9