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It is with the heaviest of hearts that I write today's post. My blog is dedicated to helping parents navigate their way through the difficulties of parenthood. But the events that occurred Friday in Newtown, CT, leave me searching for answers and depressed at the collective state of our American culture.
What have we become when a 20-year-old (a whisper away from a teenager) takes a gun and shoots his mother, and then proceeds to drive her car to an elementary school and take his vengeance and hatred out on poor, little defenseless children, and educators who dedicate their life to them? I can't help thinking about the preschoolers that I teach and how I would do anything to protect them. Their little faces. Their little bright eyes and inquiring minds. How did this young man go from that innocence to a monster in the short years in between?
Our culture needs examination. We are headed in the wrong direction. When this happens and is cataloged against the backdrop of other recent events it has become startlingly clear. Shootings in movie theaters, shopping malls, houses of worship and now elementary schools! What have we become? We are all responsible at some level for this. And I am outraged about it. So what are the causes? Here are my theories:
Violence has been spoon-fed to our children through video games, movies, television show and the internet has dulled our senses and lulled us into becoming more accepting of the unacceptable. It cannot be healthy for young children, and then preteens, and then teenagers to play violent video games for hours on end and watch entertainment that continually glorifies violence.
Families are fracturing: Two-parent families are becoming less and less common. And although there are many excellent parents who bring up successful children in single parent homes, the fact of the matter is that it is EXTREMELY hard to be a single parent. And often times when both parents are still in the picture, there is still a great deal of unresolved anger and rage on the part of the children--who are always the casualties of divorce.
Lack of Spiritual Direction: Our society glorifies superficial successes and worldly possessions over character. What do we desire in the U.S.? We want a big house, expensive car, designer clothes and shoes. Where does a healthy, happy, well-adjusted family rank on our list of wants? I am not sure. We hire nannies to raise our children, or just leave them to fend for themselves. And then wonder why they didn't turn out the way we wanted them to. We rank a spiritual life as something to discover during trying times, but do we take our children to religious education classes? Do we impart on them the importance of being a good, kind, loving person? No, we are too busy. But we allow Hollywood and gaming companies to shape their young minds with absolute dreck?
Think of what is glorified in our society? "Jersey Shore?" The "Real" housewives of multiple locations? Pro athletes? Rap and pop artists? Where are the positive messages coming from any of those sources?
Lack of mental health services are another concern: Where do families turn when they know their loved one is capable of committing a crime but have no clue about what to do to stop it. We need facilities and legislation that will give us a safety net for deeply troubled individuals.
And finally, the guns: Our society must get a handle on guns. If you don't believe me, look at the death by gun rates of other developed nations. You cannot convince me that the Constitution was meant to guarantee our right to carry concealed, automatic weapons that were manufactured to excel at killing human beings, including little children. Do you want to hunt? Fine. You may have a hunting rifle. But you should not be allowed to lawfully own rapid-fire, high-powered, automatic weapons that can efficiently kill my children. And you should not be allowed to have a bulletproof vest and body armor. Good, law-abiding citizens have no need for such items and as a society we should not tolerate their sale and possession. We must get serious about this! We need creative solutions to get the guns out of our homes and only in the hands of our law enforcement agents.
The time is now to do some serious soul-searching about the direction of our nation. Take action. Write to your representatives about gun issues. Get involved on a community level to help struggling families. Give money to mental health organizations. Turn your televisions off and throw away your inappropriate video games. We must all do something so that events like Sandy Hook will never happen again! My prayers and deepest sympathy go out to the families of that tiny little school and all of the families that have lost loved ones to senseless violence in our country.
See also:
- Newtown School Shooting: How to Talk To Your Kids About It
- Newtown Shooting 'Devastating Reminder' of Importance of School Safety in D181
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Douglas L. Frazier
10:23 pm on Sunday, December 16, 2012
This was a suicide by a mentally defective child. He killed his mother and then made sure that he would be forced to kill himself by killing those who were most vulnerable. Connecticut has very strict Gun Control laws. This child stole his dead mother's firearms which were properly registered. How is this the fault of millions of lawful gun owners? Where were the school cops? The security? The psychiatrists?
You can't stop suicidal people from trying to kill themselves; but you can stop them from killing others. Those teachers should have been discretely armed. This sort of thing only happens in "gun free zones". More concealed carry equals less crime.
Nancy Feingold Krames
10:15 am on Monday, December 17, 2012
The answer is NOT arming the teachers. GEESH! I'm so tired of hearing that ridiculous argument! We can't afford to buy supplies for our schools and yet we can afford to train a school militia???? And, as of this point, we don't know ANYTHING about the mental state of the shooter. Don't make assumptions.
10:26 pm on Sunday, December 16, 2012
Let me first state, my prayers go to all those families whose loved ones were killed or injured in this tragedy.
Now to the point. Guns don't kill people, PEOPLE kill people! These young adults STOLE those guns, they were not gun owners. If me or my family were in danger of losing our lives, I would use a gun to STOP that person. If some one is going to kill anyone they are mentally ill and unless you are going to "stereotype" everyone, you can't say who is going to do what to kill. How many mothers have killed their own children? Did they use a GUN? No, they drown them or drug them. What is your plan for that. I have the right to defend myself and my family on my property against any one threatening our lives or property. If they have a gun, do you what me to talk to them or use my hands against other weapons? Is that how the police do it or the military. Don't blame guns, that is just one possible way to kill. Far more people are killed each day driving a car, are you going to ban them? After all, someone was in the wrong in any accident. if you make everyone walk, no more deaths by cars, Right? Illinois is the only state you can carry a gun and all the criminals in Illinois know it, that is way crime is the highest in the nation here. That's a fact! Let's concentrate on video games or TV violence.
Paul Wiseheart
10:16 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
yes, you have a right to have a gun, but automatic high-powered multit-rounds weapons capable of shooting 18 rounds in 10 seconds, come on get real
10:41 pm on Sunday, December 16, 2012
correction on previous post:
Illinois is the only state you CAN NOT carry. So why so many shootings in Chicago if we have a ban??? That sure helped didn't it?
I agree with Doug: all the data shows "More concealed carry equals less crime".
Criminals would think twice. Mental nut jobs don't think at all.
I agree with some of the topics in this article, but not the gun issue for those of us that are law abiding citizens and have a right to own guns, both for hunting and self defense. Just think, if you and your children are in a store and it is being robbed, and they start to shoot people, I would hope luck would place a cop there to stop him. If not, you need to be in a state where concealed carry would allow some one to stop him for you, otherwise you are just a sitting duck. GOD Bless everyone.
Doris Myer
4:51 am on Monday, December 17, 2012
On the same day that 20 children died in America 20+ children were attacked in China at a school. All of the Chinese children survived the attacks because the attacker didn't have a gun but a knife. If Adam Lanza had had a knife instead of semi-automatic weapons maybe the Sandy Creek children would have survived. I do not believe in a ban on all guns but no one needs semi or automatic weapons just like you don't need shoulder held missile launchers. Rifles and shotguns are appropriate for personal ownership for hunting, skeet shooting and on farms/ranches for protection from encroaching wild animals. Remember each child was shot a minimum of 3 times and some had their little bodies riddled with as many as 11 shots. Picture that as their parents had to when you defend the right of someone to own a semi-automatic/automatic assault weapon.
Jo Jo dancer
4:10 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
The 2nd article had nothing to do with hunting. Everything to do with overthrowing a evil government. AR-15/ AK weapons is kind a base to do that with.
Linda Twomey
10:03 am on Monday, December 17, 2012
I too agree with some of the points, but not all. America is about 80 million guns too late to logically believe that legislation of any sort will actually control guns from criminals or the criminally or otherwise insane. Taking guns out of the hands of good law abiding citizens obviously won't help, and only gives criminals who have already demonstrated they don' t follow laws an unfair advantage when trying to defend oneself. Speaking to the point of lack of spiritual direction, I agree, but would take it further. It has been a long time since we were truly one nation under God. A nation that forgets God is headed in the wrong direction. Our gods ( little "g") are self, our rights, money, power, sex, etc., basically the "more monster". We continue down the same path doing the same things over and over expecting different results....by very definition insanity. A nation that truly teaches, follows and respects God and His laws is headed back onto the right path. As a nation, we have lost the war on guns, the war on drugs, etc., and control laws haven't helped. It starts with what a nation values, and we demonstrate that by how we live. What does America value? It appears we value self and "more" for ourselves more than others and above God. Just ask someone trampled in line on Black Friday trying to get a cheap 50 inch flatscreen TV. What a way to remember who we should be giving thanks to in all things
10:11 am on Monday, December 17, 2012
God bless those little angels who died but, can people stop blaming this behavior on that he was a product of divorce?!! He was 18 when his parents divorced. I highly doubt he had that much anger over that. I'm disappointed that you would even bring that up.
Edward Andrysiak
11:16 am on Monday, December 17, 2012
This shooter was mentally ill. Most all of the mass shooters ARE mentally ill! So, why don't we take all of them off the street? Simply, we can't. For a lot of reasons. There are 300 million firearms on the street and we will NEVER be able to get rid of all of them either nor do I think we should. We have, in this dangerous world, only one real option and that is to protect ourselves and loved ones as best we can. It won't work all the time...best effort is all we can hope for. As a remedy we need to better prepare for these kinds of encounters with the deranged amongst us. More guns, tasers, mace etc and, this is the important part, more awareness and situational training. Armed CCW folks should be able to train in real time senerios so they are prepared. If the ladies at the school had some real time training right there in their school and defence items...firearm, mace, strun gun or even hornet spray and a PLAN...the killings might have been less. Each community should train it's CCW people in mall, school, store, Starbucks and McDonalds senerios. The rule for survival is training and understanding as well as "expecting the un-expected". I get criticized for this suggestion but I can't come up with anything else that might work. Remember, the nuts are here to stay and the guns are too!
Joe O'Donnell
12:48 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
Thanks for voicing your opinion, Edward. I'm curious what you think about a potential assault weapons ban? That seems to be where Congress might be headed.
12:44 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
I've seen a lot of opinion pieces and comments regarding how laws should be modified in response to this tragedy, but I haven't seen anyone suggest the following:
Why not make co-inhabitants and immediate family members go through the same background checks that the owner goes through? It seems obvious that they will have access to the guns. Also, why not require owner-financed psych evaluations for permits (including for, again, other members of the household)? You could exempt children under ~12.
Also, shouldn't these permits be renewed each year, with a new evaluation for everyone? I'm assuming that if the shooter had gone in for a psych eval within the last year, he would have been found unfit to have access to guns. The dilemma is how to get him into the psych eval during the time he is contemplating violence. All these evaluations would be expensive, so they should be owner-financed.
12:55 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
The US is the most heavily armed civilian society in the world, if more guns = less crime, we should have the least amount of these types of mass shootings in the world, instead we have the most.
Jo Jo dancer
4:08 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Violence is trending down. Check the CDC website. With more guns and more people.
Char Larson
4:23 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
Excellent article, Dawn. I echo your sentiments. As a teacher I am completely opposed to arming teachers or other school employees. This is not the Wild West.
There are young children in my primary classroom who go home each day and play video games with MATURE ratings - halo, mortal combat, etc. Parents need to parent!
Jo Jo dancer
4:07 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
.O.K. Actually this is quite typically, an emotional response. You chance of you being killed with a firearm with .003% per year 100,000 per capita. That's being nice. 82% of gun violence victims have one thing in common at least one felony conviction. Us living in the burbs and not gang banging or dealing crack it's less. It's an emotional response due the action of one person that has worms for brains. Car accidents and bath tubs are still bigger killers than Glocks. Violent crime has been going down and down. How can you say there is a direct correlation between guns and violence? It should be through the roof now with CCW. However it been trending down with more people and guns. Property crimes have been increasing while violence is less. CDC has these stats free and easy.
Jo Jo dancer
4:07 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
The freedom of our nation is greater than my life. I'm not afraid of individual people with guns I'm afraid of our government. 2nd article is the ultimate check and balance against the government. So yes we need the same hardware to defend against it. With Patriot Act 1 and Patriot Act 2 and National Defense Act 2012 we need these weapons more than ever. We live in a free society and currently the government has to respect our wishes due to firearms. It's what our forefathers had in mind. The 2nd amendment has nothing to do with hunting or even self-dense against private citizens.
Jo Jo dancer
4:07 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Gun Control throughout history ALWAYS ALWAYS ends poorly. Hitler's first act is registration than confiscation of firearms post "Crystal Nacth". The Turk and the Armenian genocide. I can go on and on. When time bleeds off the millions of murdered via governments and total is less than our murder rate….call me.
Gun Control has failed throughout history and the history in our country. The school shooting is horrible and makes me sick to my stomach. However one person is responsible, I'm not. I did nothing any children. I've served my country, I've never committed a crime, I pay my taxes. Why should we all suffer because of one psycho. "For the greater good of society?" That sounds familiar.
Jo Jo dancer
4:14 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Dawn Lantero--- Spitual direction? Video games? It hurt me to agree with mental health services and families fractures. However if this murder came from the freaking Brady Bunch it wouldn't of mattered. Video games... as a parent you have that right. Spitual Direction.... Allah anyone?


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Hello, new member here and I don't know where to post this so please correct me if I'm wrong. I've been looking to get a new amp, a line 6. I've played a spider II and a line 6 bogner head. Right now in my craiglist area there is a spider IV half stack and a spider valve, and I'm torn between the two haha Basically, I would like to hear your guys' opinions on the amps, the similaraties and the differences. Thank you.
The Spider IV is a stereo amp and sounds really great for home and studio, but if you are playing with a band at loud volumes I would suggest going with the Spider valve for the tubes, If you can get them both you would be very happy!
You might wanna check out the DT series, too!
I have both Spider IV-120 and SV212 MKII amps AND a DT25.
If you want the fx in the amp then the Spiders are the way to go. They are definitely less expensive than a DT + POD combination. I agree with Joe's post. For home, the Spider IV would be adequate (and stereo) but for live I'd definitely go wth Spider Valve (mono) ... but YOU need to try both for your own decision.
The DT's are definitley sweet amps. I have a DT25 Head/Cab and it is what I use the most (with a POD). I went with the head/cab instead of a combo to split up the weight.
One thing to remember about the Spiders is that they organize their efx into 4 discreet banks. You cannot use more than one fx per bank at the same time. For example, if you wanted a compressor and a Pitch Glide at the same time you couldn't do it on a Spider amp because they are both in the FX1 bank and you can't use 2 efx from the same bank at the same time. That's one of the reasons I switched to the POD 500. It really depends on how much DSP flexibility you need. Also remember that you need a SV IV or SV MKII for internet firmware upgrades and software editing.
I was not a big fan of the Spider IV HD150 (I assume when you say "half stack" this is what you are referring to). I was pretty happy with the Spider IV 75w I already had, so when my Digitech 2112 took a crap on me I opted to replace it with the HD150. I had it running through a pair of 8ohm cabs and just couldn't get a good sound out of it, especially when I turned it up. It went back to GC a few weeks after I bought it and was replaced with the SpiderValve MKII head……end of tone problems.
Just ask yourself what you are looking for the amp to do. If you are a bedroom rock star and want to go Line6, forget both the HD150 and SV MKII head and check-out the Spider IV 75w. If you have higher aspirations and want to stick with Line6 then you should seriously consider the MKII head.
If your asking between the spider IV and a spider valve, get the valve hands down. If you're asking between a head/half stack and a combo, I'd say get the combo (or the head and a small cabinet, like a 1x12 or 2x12). I've been gigging for over 2 decades, have been playing venues from clubs/bars to fairly big stages, and have yet to find an occasion where I 'need' a half or full stack. Any of the larger venues will have you mic'ed and going thru a board. Half/full stacks are mainly for the looks. I have been considering a 1x12 extension cab for a 3-piece grunge/rock group I've been playing with lately, but I honestly don't 'need' it.
The Spider Valve combo will cut through a mix better than a Spider IV half stack. I've seen friends try to use the Spider IV's (combo's and half stacks) at gigs and never be happy with them (and they sound like mush in the mix).
Agreed, I play my SV combo out and find that it cuts really good, my SV halfestack sits at home mostly for my own entertainment to blast out some Marshall tone or Boogie Rec tones just to get my kicks.
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I am the queen of this house and I know it!
Not many of us have been left untouched by these hard economic times we are muddling through right now. But even harder hit are thousands of pets who are pouring into shelters at unprecedented rates.
I've seen an increase in the number of phone calls and donation requests I've been getting from animal rescue groups, and it is the same story each time: shelters are overflowing with dogs, cats and other pets given up by people who've lost their jobs, had their homes foreclosed, or have been forced to move to find employment.
I am too dignified to take apart a stuffed toy, but I just want to needle Opie.
For many of these animals, this will be the last stop. Dogs and cats who are in perfectly great health and would make the best of pets will be put down because there are not enough homes to take them in. Imagine getting the death sentence for no fault of your own.
There are many great rescue groups that are out there doing the most wonderful work to help save animals, and there has never been a better time to stand up and offer your support. The Best Friends Animal Society and the ASPCA are two such groups that rehome abandoned animals and deserve every penny you can give them.
But even if you can't afford to give money, there are other things you can do.
Just because I don't fit into a cat bed is no reason I won't do it.
The way I have always done it is to foster shelter dogs. As a foster volunteer, I take home a rescue dog and take care of him/her until I can find them a permanent home. I also interview prospective adopters, answer their questions, and show the dog.
Animal shelters in any city or town are always, always looking for foster volunteers. I've never had a more rewarding volunteer job, and it's not even a job-- it's fun. Fostering an animal is a great way to save not just the life of the animal you take home and help place, but you also free up valuable shelter space for another animal. The reason why shelters end up putting animals down is because they do not have room to accommodate all the animals that pour in each day.
One of the reasons I hear most often from people who say they can never foster a dog is because they say they'll get too attached to the animal and will find it hard to give him/her up to another person.
I'll get back to you later -- I just need some alone time right now.
Sure, both Desi and I get attached to each of our fosters, whether they stay with us for a month, six months or a year. We hate the moment when we have to say goodbye. We miss them, reminisce about each one of them, put up pictures of them on our walls, and often wonder how they are doing.
But never, looking back, do we ever regret that we fostered them, or that they aren't with us anymore. In fact, we only feel real happiness knowing that we found them loving homes where they are happy and cared for. Then it's time to get our next foster, and we're back in love again.
Can't foster? There are other ways to help. I clip coupons from the newspaper and the Internet for dog food, cat food and treats that I can buy cheap or even get for free, and I donate them to the animal shelter which distributes them to pet-parents who can't afford to buy food for their companion animals but don't want to give them up. It helps keep animals in loving homes, and reduces the number of dogs and cats in shelters.
Shelters can also use donations of used goods. Blankets and towels are always welcome. Over the years, my co-workers and neighbors who've lost pets would bring their old toys and any cans of leftover food to me so I could take it to the shelter.
You know I have you wrapped around my paw!
Even just spreading the word about the importance of adopting from shelters can help. It amazes me how many people have misconceptions about shelter animals-- I've had more than one co-worker or neighbor looking to get a companion animal ask me about concerns whether the animal will be "bad" in some way because it's from a shelter. It never hurts to correct such wrong impressions, and to let people know that shelter animals are usually always vetted for behavioral problems as well as health issues, so it's actually safer to adopt from a shelter than it is to buy a cat or a dog from a pet store or a breeder.
Whew. As you can see, I interspersed my post with pictures of my own kids, each one special, each one gorgeous, and each one a rescue. They've never given me a dull moment, or a moment of regret. I think they make a great advertisement for shelter animals, don't you?
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I have been reading about this too .. and have wondered just how much does a cat/dog eat that they have to banished from their own homes? And attachment is a flimsy excuse to not give them a shelter .. even for a short time. I recently came across a lady who takes in helpless animals and found a way to do my bit. :-)
Love Opie in that snap ... what melting eye! :-)
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Program questions: E. Stephen Finkle Ext. 3505
The FlexTech Program Opportunity Notice (PON) 1746 seeks customers interested in receiving cost-shared analysis of energy efficiency technical evaluations, process improvement analysis, energy master plans, retrocommissioning, and development of peak-load curtailment plans (PLCPs) of their existing facilities as well as combined heat & power (CHP) feasibility studies for implementation within existing facilities. Applications will be accepted beginning through December 31, 2015 or until funds are fully committed, whichever comes first.
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is seeking applications for the New York State Clean Air School Bus Program, Round 3 (Program). Applicants can apply for a project grant to have their currently operating school buses retrofitted with US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or California Air Resource Board (CARB)-certified/verified, emission-reducing technology or New York State Department of Transportation-approved diesel fuel-fired coolant heaters that provide supplemental heat for preheating the engine coolant and passenger compartment.
PON 2033 NYS Registered Apprenticeship and Building Trades Training and On-the-Job Training Revision Date: 4/1/2013
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is seeking proposals to advance the goals of the Green Jobs Green New York (GJGNY) and the System Benefits Charge (SBC) Programs by developing a workforce equipped to implement energy efficiency, weatherization, green building principles, renewable energy and advanced technology system design and installations. The GJGNY program targets energy efficiency improvements and solar thermal installations for existing residential, multifamily, small business and not-for-profit buildings. The SBC program targets advanced technology and renewable energy installations for existing residential, multifamily, small business and not-for-profit buildings. Workforce Development initiatives are designed to advance the skills of new and existing workers, provide job-related experience, and connect new workers to employers.
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) provides cash incentives for the installation by Eligible Installers of new grid-connected Solar Electric or Photovoltaic (PV) systems that are 7kW or less for residential, and 50 kW or less for commercial sites. Funding for the Solar Electric Incentive Program ("Program") has been allocated by the New York State Renewable Portfolio Standard. Incentives will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis, and PV incentive applications will be accepted through December 31, 2015, or until funds are fully committed, whichever comes first. * Total Incentives available are subject to revision by the New York Public Service Commission.
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) requests applications from qualified Solar Thermal (ST) installers for eligibility in a financial incentive program for approved Solar Thermal systems installed for eligible New York State customers. Solar Thermal system installers and dealers are required to submit applications to become eligible installers. Installers can apply for eligibility at any time while the program is open. Eligible installers can then apply for financial incentives for approved Solar Thermal end-use systems meeting the requirements of this Program.
Financial incentives are available to support the installation and operation of continuous duty fuel cell systems in New York State, with up to $1 million available for fuel cell systems rated larger than 25 kW and $50,000 available for fuel cell systems rated at 25 kW or less.
The objective of The Bio-Fuel Station Initiative: Driving Energy Independence for the Empire State, is to increase the number of retail E85 and B20 Biodiesel service stations selling these fuels to the general public in New York State through a comprehensive approach. This PON solicits applications for funds to purchase and install equipment to store and dispense E85 Ethanol and B20 Biodiesel (Biofuels). It is estimated approximately 300 new retail E85 Ethanol and/or B20 Biodiesel fueling stations will be opened as a result of this initiative.
PON 2293 Green Job Green New York Small Business / Not-for-Profit Energy Efficiency Financing Program * Revised 6/21/12 *
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) invites Lenders to partner with NYSERDA to offer Green Jobs / Green New York (GJGNY) Financing Products for Small Businesses and Not-for-Profits who seek low-interest rate financing to implement recommended energy efficiency improvements. GJGNY Financing Products are available to all New York State electric and natural gas utility customers who meet the eligibility requirements described herein.
Program Questions 1-866-NYSERDA or email email@example.com
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Low-rise Residential New Construction Programs (Programs) incorporate the New York ENERGY STAR® Homes Program (inclusive of the market-rate and affordable components) as well as NYSERDA's offer of eligibility for certain gut rehabilitation projects to participate and receive the alternative New York Energy $martSM designation. These Programs are designed and intended to encourage the construction of single-family homes and low-rise residential dwelling units which operate more energy efficiently, are more durable, and provide a healthier environment for their occupants than would otherwise be achieved.
Project Specific Questions: Conservation Services Group
Patrick Fitzgerald Ext. 3385
PON 2397 Incentives to Support Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Training Program Accreditation, PV and Solar Thermal Installer Certifications, and PV Company Accreditation
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has funding available on a first come, first served basis to support: 1) PV Company Accreditation by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP); 2) NABCEP PV and solar thermal installer certification, including examination application fees and exam preparation fees; and, 3) Interstate Renewable Energy Council Institute for Sustainable Power Quality (IREC ISPQ) accreditation of qualified energy efficiency and renewable energy training programs.
Program Questions Vicki Colello Ext. 3273
PON 2439 On-Site Wind Turbine Incentive Program
NYSERDA announces the availability of approximately $13.8 million in incentives to encourage the installation of end-use wind energy systems for residential, commercial, institutional or government use. The incentives, of up to $400,000 per site/customer, will be paid to Eligible Installers who install new approved grid-connected wind energy systems using qualified equipment, in accordance with the eligibility requirements described below. The maximum equipment size shall be 2 MW (2,000 kW) per site/customer. NYSERDA's incentive shall not exceed 50% of the total installed cost of the system. The program will continue through December 31, 2015 or until funds are fully committed, whichever comes first.
email@example.com 1-866-NYSERDA reference PON 2439
PON 2456 Industrial and Process Efficiency Program
The Industrial and Process Efficiency Program Opportunity Notice (PON) 2456 offers performance-based incentives to manufacturers and data centers that implement cost-effective electric and natural gas efficiency and process improvements. This PON offers Process and Energy Efficiency incentives, as well as Operations and Maintenance Incentives.
Stacey Sabo Phone: Ext: 3037 or
Wendy MacPherson Phone: Ext: 3553
PON 2458 NY-BEST Bench to Prototype Solicitation PON 2458 is being revised and will be reissued shortly. The due date scheduled for May 13, 2013 will be extended to approximately 6 weeks from the reissued solicitation release date.
This New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Program Opportunity Notice (PON) 2458 seeks proposals to transition new energy storage technologies with proven technical feasibility to a working prototype. Eligible technologies are energy storage technologies that utilize electrical or electrochemical processes and include batteries, ultracapacitors, fuel cells and related components that integrate these technologies into complete systems. Awards are intended to support technologies at Technology Readiness Level ("TRL") 3 or above, as defined in this solicitation and proposed work should help transition the technology toward TRL 6 and eventual commercialization.
Jason Doling Phone: Ext: 3558 or
Jennifer Harvey Phone: Ext: 3264
Richard Drake Phone: Ext: 3258
PON 2568 CHP Acceleration Program
The Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Acceleration Program provides incentives for the installation of pre-qualified and conditionally qualified CHP systems by approved CHP system vendors in the size range 50kW – 1.3MW. To be eligible for incentive payments, the installation site must pay the System Benefits Charge (SBC) surcharge on their electric bill. NYSERDA will accept applications only from approved CHP system vendors and all incentive payments will be made to the CHP system vendors.
Edward Kear Ext. 3269
PON 2569 Advance Clean Power Technologies
NYSERDA seeks proposals to develop and demonstrate innovative renewable and other advanced clean power technologies, develop and demonstrate technologies that improve performance, or address and overcome specific barriers thwarting increased adoption of Eligible Technologies (see more detailed descriptions of Project Categories and Eligible Technologies in Sections II and III). All, or none, of the available funds may be allocated.
Jennifer Harvey Ext. 3264
Barry Liebowitz Ext. 3248
Richard Drake Ext. 3258
8/29/2012 Round 1
6/13/2013 Round 2
PON 2589 New York Sun Competitive PV Program * Revised 01/18/13 *
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is pleased to announce the New York Sun Competitive Photovoltaic (PV) Program, an expansion of the Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) Customer-Sited Tier Regional Program1, to include Upstate New York. The New York Sun Competitive PV Program is part of the New York State (NYS) RPS Customer-Sited Tier Program. NYSERDA invites proposals for the installation of customer-sited PV projects in New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) load zones A through J and Renewable Biogas-fueled electric generation projects in NYISO load zones G through J. All systems must be greater than 50 kW. Complete proposals that demonstrate project viability and capability will be competitively selected based on their incentive bid in dollars per kilowatt hour ($/kWh). All Projects must be installed within eight (8) months of the award date.
Paul Vainauskas Ext. 3554
Alison Neligan Ext. 3397
Davetta Thacher 212-971-5342 Ext. 3603
12/5/2012 Round 1
3/14/2013 Round 2
8/29/2013 Round 3
PON 2606 Advanced Buildings Program Revision Date: March 2013
NYSERDA seeks proposals for development and demonstration activities that advance the energy performance of both new and existing buildings in the residential, multi-family or commercial sector. Technology areas of interest include, but are not limited to: construction materials, strategies and practices; HVAC and lighting technologies, automation technologies enabling load flexibility and smarter background operations; and building integrated renewable energy systems. Energy improvements in buildings can also result from activities that do not involve development of new products or construction methods; improvements can result from new policies, regulations or assessments. NYSERDA also seeks proposals for activities to remove inadvertent barriers that hinder the wider use of promising technologies. Added consideration will be given to technologies and opportunities that in addition to improving the energy and environmental performance, increase building resiliency, recovery, and adaptability to disruptions in the electric grid. The total available funding under six rounds of this solicitation is $25 million.
Lighting: Marsha Walton Ext. 3271
Heating and Cooling: Nathan Russell Ext. 3469
Demand Response, Smart Buildings and Demand-Side Resources: Anthony Abate Ext. 3522
Construction Materials, Strategies and Practices: Greg Pedrick Ext. 3378
Other Technologies or Opportunities: Robert Carver Ext. 3242
01/22/2013 Round 1
06/04/2013 Round 2
12/03/2013 Round 3
06/04/2014 Round 4
12/03/2014 Round 5
06/04/2015 Round 6
PON 2631 Behavior Research and Energy Decision Making *The solicitation is being revised to eliminate proposal B and C categories and the revised solicitation will be posted shortly
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) requests proposals from experts in behavior research, including cognitive scientists, sociologists, psychologists, social psychologists, behavioral economists, and clean energy program evaluation experts. This solicitation has three objectives: (1) To contract $800,000 for behavior research pilot proposals (from $35,000 to $100,000 per proposal depending upon scope); (2) To contract $300,000 for behavioral expert technical services; (3) To contract $100,000 for 3rd-party evaluation services.
Technical Questions: Marsha Walton Ext. 3271
1/23/2013 Round 1
8/08/2013 Round 2
The NYSERDA Agriculture Energy Efficiency Program (AEEP) offers assistance in identifying and implementing electric and natural gas energy efficiency measures to eligible farms and on-farm producers, including but not limited to: orchards, dairies, greenhouses, vegetables, vineyards, grain dryers, and poultry/egg.
Contractual Questions: Venice Forbes Ext. 3507
PON 2672 Photovoltaic Balance-of-System Cost Reduction
As part of the NY-Sun initiative NYSERDA and the New York Power Authority (NYPA) seek proposals to identify and address Photovoltaic (PV) Balance-of-System (BOS) issues that will result in cost savings associated with purchasing, installing, owning, and operating a PV system in New York. BOS includes everything involved in a PV system except for the PV module. BOS cost reduction should be considered in a holistic manner to ensure that cost reductions in one area don't cause unintended cost increases in another area that negate the overall savings. Projects should focus on reducing life cycle costs and lowering the cost of energy.
Technical Questions: Jennifer Harvey Ext. 3264
7/30/2013 Round 1
1/30/2014 Round 2
PON 2689 Emerging Technologies and Accelerated Commercialization for the Commercial/Institutional Sector (ETAC-CI) – Focused Demonstrations and Energy Performance Validation
The ETAC-CI program seeks to accelerate the adoption of commercially available yet under-used energy-saving and load-reduction technologies or approaches in commercial, institutional, and non-process-related industrial settings.
Technical Questions: Liz Hanna Ext. 3358
PON 2701 Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Performance Program
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) offers incentives to promote the installation of clean, efficient, and commercially available Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems with an aggregate nameplate greater than 1.3 MW that provide summer on-peak demand reduction. Incentives are performance-based and correspond to the summer-peak demand reduction (kW), energy generation (kWh), and fuel conversion efficiency (FCE) achieved by the CHP system on an annual basis over a two-year measurement and verification (M&V) period. CHP Systems of 1.3 MW and less should refer to the NYSERDA CHP Acceleration Program.
Technical Questions: Jim Hastings Ext. 3492
PON 2715 Electric Power Transmission and Distribution (EPTD) Smart Grid Program
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announces the availability of up to $10 million in funds to support research and engineering studies, product development and demonstration projects that improve the reliability, efficiency, quality, and overall performance of the electric power delivery system in New York State. Proposals must demonstrate significant statewide public benefit and quantify all energy, environmental and economic impacts. The primary objective of the program is to promote the development of a smart grid that accommodates a diverse supply of generation resources, enhances overall grid performance and enables customers to reduce costs, energy consumption, and environmental impacts.
Technical Questions: John Love Ext. 3317
8/1/2013 Round 1 2/12/2014 Round 2
PON 2730 Clean Tech Transition for Experienced Executives
This NYSERDA Program Opportunity Notice seeks proposals to develop a multi-year clean energy education program to educate experienced executives interested in seeking opportunities in clean technology (clean tech) and renewable energy industries. Increasing the knowledge and awareness of clean energy business operations for experienced and successful executives in New York State (NYS) will likely increase the number of successful clean energy businesses and create the opportunity for increased hiring in the clean tech sector within the state. A successful program will have graduates that start, join, advise or invest in NYS clean tech companies to bring growth in jobs and revenue.
Technical Questions: Jacques Roeth Ext. 3301
Jeff Peterson Ext. 3288
PON 2736 Transformative Technologies for Energy-Efficient Manufacturing
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) invites proposals for projects that develop, demonstrate or commercialize transformative technologies that provide an energy benefit to a manufacturing process.
Technical Questions: Miriam Pye Ext. 3370 Scott Larsen Ext. 3208 Davetta Thacher Ext. 3603
Contractual Questions: Venice W. Forbes Ext. 3507
Round 1: 7/16/2013 Round 2: 10/16/2013
PON 2758 Gas Station Back-Up Power Program
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is seeking applications for the Gas Station Back-Up Power Program (Back-Up Power Program). Eligible Applicants can apply for a project grant to help offset the implementation costs associated with the installation of a transfer switch and associated electrical modifications needed to accept a portable emergency generator or the electrical modifications and installation of a permanent emergency generator as required to comply with Section 192-h of the New York State (NYS) Agriculture and Markets Law, Alternate Generated Power Source at Retail Gasoline Outlets.
Technical Questions: PON 2758 Administrator 855-323-3030
PON 2766 Development Opportunities at the Saratoga Technology & Energy Park® (STEP®)
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) invites proposals from business entities or developers (Company, Developer, or collectively, Applicant) seeking to develop and improve a parcel(s) at the Saratoga Technology + Energy Park® (STEP®) in the Town of Malta, Saratoga County, New York.
Technical Questions: Kevin Hunt Ext. 3259
Contractual Questions: Nancy Marucci Ext. 3335
RFP 2703 Retention Basin Repair
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is seeking a contractor to repair a retention basin at the Saratoga Technology + Energy Park (STEP), Malta, NY, in conformance with the Project Manual and construction plans prepared by Bergmann Associates.
03/14/2013 by 3:00pm
RFP 2711 Data Center Market Research
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is seeking proposals from organizations or individuals interested in analyzing energy use and energy saving potential in the data center market in New York. The primary goal of this study is to understand this segment of the data center market in New York and identify opportunities for maximizing energy efficient technologies and practices.
Technical Questions: Allison Rose Ext. 3551
06/17/2013 by 5:00pm


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Radisson Blu Strand
Nybrokajen 9, Box 16396, Stockholm, Sweden
Check availability as rates may vary for dates. Best rate guaranteed.
First-time visitors to Stockholm's hotels might be surprised to find that the modernist architecture and interiors for which Scandinavia is so well known seem to be produced for export only. Here classics like the Radisson Blu Strand, a 1912 Jugendstil palace topped with an oxidized copper roof, are more the norm, at least for the bigger, mainstream hotels.
Once you're inside, though, the Strand presents a different face. A recent makeover leaves it looking sharp and contemporary — not achingly hip, but a mellower sort of contemporary that will appeal to the business travelers who make up the Radisson Blu's core audience.
The views from the Strand's rooms vary, in unexpected ways. Not just the top-flight suites but the Superior rooms as well look out over the waterways of the Stockholm archipelago — and the harbor-view rooms frame postcard-perfect vistas.
There are hipper boutique hotels in town, and more opulent grand hotels as well. But the Strand stakes out a middle ground, and defends it quite respectably. A conveniently central location is good for business travelers and tourists alike — Gamla Stan, the old town, and the hip shopping and entertainment district of Östermalm are within easy walking distance.
- Complimentary upgrade upon hotel check-in, based upon availability
- Complimentary continental breakfast for two
- Guaranteed 4pm check-out
- One complimentary glass of champagne or one cocktail, per guest, upon arrival
- 152 Rooms
- Style: Modern Design
- Atmosphere: Lively
- 18 Guest Reviews
- Radisson Blu Strand
- Nybrokajen 9, Box 16396
- Stockholm, Sweden
Hotel amenities and services
- 100% non-smoking hotel
- 24 hour concierge
- 24 hour front desk
- 24 hour room service
- Bar
- Boardroom
- Business center
- Central air conditioning
- Free wi-fi
- Lounge
- Luggage storage
- Multi-lingual staff
- No pets allowed
- Offsite gym facilities
- Restaurant
- Sauna
- Self service parking (charges apply)
- Shopping area nearby
Other Stockholm hotels
18 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
- vera
- Stayed January 2013
- Rating: Poor
What I liked:
Location is perfect.
What the hotel could do better:
Decoration is very bad
- Dimitrios
- Stayed October 2012
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
Location , view .
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
- Bertrand
- Stayed September 2012
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
Hotel is very central and recently renovated. Rooms are nice and quiet while you can walk to major attarctions in the city.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!


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Re: General Anime/MangaTrigun is an awesome anime. You should finish watching it if you haven't already. Outlaw Star is another good one. If you like scifi and gunfighting, then you'd probably like it.
Re: General Anime/MangaI really can't stand anime and manga. I hate the style and find it way overpopular and overrated. My only exceptions are:
Manga: Akira Anime Movies: Akira Ghost in the Shell(1st one) Princess Mononoke I've never gotten into watching Anime shows. |
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You don't like Cowboy Bebop??????????? IF ADAM WANTS A GIRL TO ****ING DANCE, HE SHOULD JUST GO TO A STRIP CLUB. ~Doc Scratch |
Re: General Anime/MangaI think I've seen Akira but I'm not sure, I'll go rent it though, it sounds good.
If I have seen it before I might as well see it again. :3 |
Re: General Anime/MangaAn excellent Anime movie for the fantasy fans is Howl's Moving Castle. Studio Ghibli dominates.
Re: General Anime/MangaEh, I think Howl's Moving Castle is Ghibli's weakest work-
Actually, second weakest. If you ever go to Veoh.com, and watch Tales of Earthsea... YYYgh! Now there is a terrible Ghibli movie. And made by Miyazaki's son, no less! But I'd recommend Whisper of the Heart, Porco Rosso, and Princess Mononoke over Howl's Moving Castle any day. One of these days I mean to see Ponyo, though.
Re: General Anime/MangaC'mon guys, don't forget Spirited Away.
Although I guess pretty much everyone knows about that anyway.
Re: General Anime/MangaI need to see every Ghibli movie. It's on my list of things to do before I graduate.
Re: General Anime/MangaThere was this one anime movie I hated "Tekkon Kinkreet". Me and my friend kept on hearing about how good it was, and then we rent it, and I was really disappoint.
Actually I haven't really seen many Anime Movies. My favorites are the two Appleseed ones, but that's about it, I still need to see the Ghost in the Shell one. |
Re: General Anime/MangaOne of my favorite anime movies is Castle in the Sky. I have rewatched it at least 3 times and it doesn't get old.
Re: General Anime/MangaCastle in the sky and Whisper of the Heart are my favorite Ghibli films. I did like the others, but my top two are those.
Re: General Anime/MangaI saw Howls Moving Castle, which I really enjoyed.
Re: General Anime/MangaI made the mistake of buying that on a friend's advice. The art direction was interesting, but the writing was extremely sophomoric. "The world will always be more delicious than it is useful." - Robert Capon
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Like pretty much 90% of all anime, right? My brother, who is a bigger anime fan than I am, likes to rant about just how terrible the Japanese are at storytelling when it comes to anime. His examples are Ergo Proxy, Darker than Black (in which the final 10 seconds ruin a two-season series), Paranoia Agent, and several others. I'd have to agree with him for the most part. In terms of crafting large over-arching narratives, a lot of series more often than not fall flat on their asses but continue to trudge forward, leaving a bloody trail in their wake. Lots of people point to the latter half of Death Note as an example of such happening. If you want generally sophomoric writing, says I, look no further than s-cry-ed. Funnily enough, my brother actually likes that series, but I cannot stand it. Then again, I like FLCL and he thinks it's vastly overrated and kinda shoddy.
Re: General Anime/MangaI thought s-cry-ed was pretty good IMO. I'll admit there are plenty of bad examples of anime, but there is plenty of good anime out there. You just haven't been looking at the right ones, depending on your tastes.
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"Black Bullhead Catfish #1" Lisa Ruggiero(see more by this artist)
Wooden hand carved Black Bullhead Catfish #1 and has been created without patterns and part of the Living Waters Series from DryRiver Carvings. Painted in muted watercolors over unusually marked wood grain. Sealed in 8 coats of a high gloss, high grade marine varnish that will protect the colors and wood regardless of where the fish is placed. The whiskers on top of the head and bottom give this catfish a "just caught" look. The back also has 2 coats of varnish along with the name, number, series and logo burned into the wood. Eye hooks and wire make it easy to hang on any wall. The Catfish measures 26 inches in length, is 9 inches in height and has a glass fish eye to complete the look of realism. Comes with a certificate of authenticity. An original artwork from DryRiver carvings Living Waters Collection.