Blog entries tagged with "wind":


wind: Saline Sustainability Meeting on Wind Power - 05/13/08 04:05 PM
On May 20, at 7:00 pm at the Pittsfield Township Administration Building, Saline Sustainability Circle will feature a presentation on wind turbines by John Sarver of the Michigan Energy Office.
Mr. Sarver is part of the Michigan Wind Working Group, and will speak on the different types of turbines currently in … (18 comments)

wind: Basketball in the parks -soundproof windows - 05/12/08 12:43 AM
I am wondering about sound proof windows. Advice needed. One of my clients is buying near a park in Redondo Beach. The park has a basketball court right behind the property. The games on the weekend get fast and loud. There are two courts side by side so its a double … (1 comments)

wind: Wind: Condo off of Brickell - 05/07/08 12:30 AM
Playing around with my new little friend PICNIK this evening, I wanted to share some photos I took of a new building in the Brickell Area.  The building is Wind.      More to come.    … (3 comments)

wind: "And He Blew And He Blew Till He Blew the Hotel Down!" - 05/03/08 08:23 AM
OOOOKKKKLAAAHHHHOMAAAAA, where the wind goes sweepin through plain!Oklahoma is a great place to live.  We have a low cost of living and it isn't crowded!  You know why?  It's WINDY HERE!  Below are pics of a three story hotel that was under construction here in Owasso.  Thursday night/Friday morning we had … (7 comments)

wind: BBC Article on the Global Food Crisis - My REsponse... - 04/29/08 11:57 AM
Here is the link to the BBC article:
 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/7365798.stm 
The answer to the food crises may be found in restoring sustainable communities...one wind farm at a time.
Hopefully my own comments will soon be posted on the BBC site, and we will find out if there are any groups out there who can look … (3 comments)

wind: Fly high! - 03/26/08 09:52 PM
 
(SHS Photo)
The robins are back.
In force.
They flew all the way back from Texas and some points further south,
to spring in the Midwest and Canada.
Where there are still some places facing winter weather.
But the robins aren't going back, even if it does snow.
Again.
Even if it's cold and windy,
they will naturally seek … (16 comments)

wind: Living off the grid in Shasta County - 03/14/08 02:48 AM
More and more calls are from clients who want to find a large parcel with running water and in an area of seclusion and away from all the utilities to become totally self sufficient.   There are many ways to provide sources of power substitutes depending on one's pocket book.   I have sold … (3 comments)

wind: Open House today - 03/03/08 01:38 AM
I held an open house at 524 Feather River Way in Vacaville, Ca today. The wind blew in 6 people to take a look at this lovely home! This home features four bedrooms and three full baths. The sun was shining and the wind was pretty brutal today, I hope it's … (7 comments)

wind: Going Green - Alternative energy and its impact on real estate. - 02/24/08 10:36 PM
Power costs.  No matter what form.The cost of 'regular' power from non-renewable sources happens to still be the cheapest and most readily available.  But that is changing.  With an increased awareness of the impact that our current energy infrastructure is having on the world around us (geo-politically, environmentally and fiscally) I … (3 comments)

wind: Remember the Day...Green building is not NEW...Just Improved!!! - 02/17/08 04:56 PM

This drawing was a GREAT FIND !! A few years ago, my aunt and uncle retired from farming. When they moved my aunt gave me a framed drawing that had hung in my Grandma's farmhouse for years. It was drawn by my great uncle Monsignor Maurice Walsh. The art was framed … (32 comments)

wind: Oil2Wind Power Brokers and RE Professionals to Merge... - 02/08/08 02:42 PM
Here is an excerpt of my Profile, edited to post on my blog: 
Disclaimer: Not an agent or broker...an outsider trying to see in. 
The energy boom...first form of energy in our region/county was oil...over 100 years ago.  Then there was a surge of wind energy in the 1980's, which has shown little … (1 comments)

wind: Another wonderful day in Big Bear Lake, CA - 01/27/08 01:55 PM
It's another wonderful day here in Big Bear Lake, CA.  In the past week, we have had snow, wind, slush, and now rain.  After spending 45 years of my life in the hustle and bustle of the city, the best thing I ever did was making the decision to move to … (0 comments)

wind: Why Don't We Harvest More Wind Power? The Windmills Mesmerize Me! - 12/30/07 04:10 AM
The question, which represents this article was proposed by Brenda Sprankle at Rodeo Realty in California. I believe we should explore this question and consider all the reasons behind the answers.
Do you like Windmills? Well, I like them too and you are not about to see me swing my sword at … (4 comments)

wind: Let's Talk About Energy In 2008 - 12/29/07 10:22 PM
In case you had not considered it, Energy is one of the most important flows for a human civilization. Indeed, it is wise to work on the most efficient generation and distribution methods with the least impact. The US Department of Energy (DOE) is one of the most important agencies in … (1 comments)

wind: My Pink Christmas Wish List - December Challenge - 12/11/07 11:43 AM
This time of year I think about Francis Pharcellus Church, editor of the New York Sun who responded to a letter from Virginia O’Hanlon. Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus has become one of the most reprinted editorials in history.
 
With that in mind, Santa, I have … (24 comments)

wind: Let there be ... WIND! - 12/04/07 03:38 AM
We live in a wild frontier that is for sure! You can go to bed at 10 degrees only to wake up to 45 degree weather that melts the snow in one day.We go from 45 degree weather to wind chills of -25F or more in a matter of hours :-) … (7 comments)

wind: Conspiracy against Solar, Wind, and Alternative Energy - 12/01/07 02:18 PM
Solar conspiracy is this the reason technology is slow to improve.      Dec 2, 2007Years ago I would say approximately 1979 or maybe 1978.  I was training for a new job.  For this job.  I was required to buy a new calculator.  This was significant to me at the time because the cost was somewhere … (3 comments)

wind: Living Green Snowflake, Arizona Wind and Solar Power - 11/23/07 02:38 PM
Why is Snowflake, Arizona a great place for self sufficient living.   11-23-07Snowflake Arizona sits at an altitude of between 5300 and 5800 feet above sea level.  Snowflake sets over the Coconino sandstone aquifer.  This aquifer is one of the largest in the Southwest, with most private Wells hitting water at approximately … (1 comments)

wind: Power Generating Wind Dam. Beautiful, yes. Functional, not so sure. - 11/16/07 05:06 PM
I stumbled upon this over at inhabitat earlier today and it's beauty amazed me.  The idea is incredible and I hope it is truly functional and that we can ultimately see these in use around the world.  What I am talking about is the Wind Dam project developed by U.K. based architects … (6 comments)

wind: Congress REMOVING Support For Renewable Energy - URGENT Call To Action - 11/14/07 06:48 AM
The 2007 Congressional Energy Bill is being is being pushed to be passed before Thanksgiving Break.LAST MINUTE CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO THIS BILL REMOVING SUPPORT FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY According to a story in RenewableEnergyAccess.com  BY Stephen Lacy, Staff Writer titled US Energy Bill - Early Christmas Present or Lump of Coal?  "Senate … (61 comments)

wind: Just when you think the hurricane season is over! - 11/03/07 10:06 AM
For the past two days here in Newport NC, we have been dealing with wind left over from Hurricane Noel.  It's November!  Yesterday we had an office lunch.  I went to pick up the food and had to pass a business that rents inflatible jumping machines and lawn decorations.  They had a … (1 comments)

wind: WIND WHIPPED WALNUT COVE IN NORTHRIDGE - 10/25/07 10:04 PM
The winds have died down quite a bit now, and hopefully this will help tremendously in the heroic efforts to combat the numerous wildfires that have cropped up in many locations around southern California.
Although Walnut Cove was not threatened by the fires (the neighborhood is several miles from any brush or … (1 comments)

wind: Time needed for a wind-increasing workout? - 08/11/07 12:02 AM
Thanks for the response to the blog on 100's...  My friends on Active rain, you inspire me more than you could possibly know...
Here is something interesting about using bodyweight exercises such as the hindu squats and hindu push-ups.  There is an awesome learning curve.  I suppose you can coin it to learning … (3 comments)

wind: FINDING Money for A LEED Certified/Green Built Home - Part II - 07/17/07 01:44 AM
In Part I  of this series, I wrote about the GREEN RESOURCE DIRECTORY  AR Members are creating. You could pull your project together, build your dream home, and minimize your footprint on the environment.  
 
AND a great way to finance a construction project, the ONE TIME CP Loan.
  
Benefits:
•·        You (or your … (0 comments)

wind: When is a New Roof, a Bad Roof? - 04/09/07 10:10 AM
Here in Baldwin County, Alabama, we have put lots of new roofs on houses since Hurricane Ivan in 2004 and Hurricane Katrina in 2005. I mean, LOTS OF ROOFS!As with anything, when we do lots of them in a hurry, we tend to make mistakes. And maybe we take a shortcut … (2 comments)

wind: Sun, Wind, and Fun at the Center - 03/30/07 02:34 PM
Eloise Gift www.eloiseGift.com Albuquerque is at the center of the state of New Mexico. The desirable high-desert climate and the natural beauty of the landscape of the region are well known to many. Perhaps less well known are the initiatives being taken by the state to take advantage of these natural … (8 comments)

wind: A MOM whose actions speak louder than words - 03/14/07 11:02 PM
My Organic Market (MOM's) located in East Columbia, MD is a great example of GREEN Business and how action speaks louder than words.  MOM‘s Purpose: Our Mission, our reason for existing and our #1 priority is to restore the environment to the maximum extent we are able. Whether taking action as individuals … (6 comments)

wind: Hiding from the Matanuska Wind - 02/22/07 03:12 PM
It's -15 degrees in Wasilla Alaska this morning and a balmy -1 in Palmer. Forecasts today are for winds to 20 mph with gusts to 40.  That Matanuska Wind really magnifies the cold.  Hey, it's clear and beautiful outside! There is always a bright side.I don't mind the wind or the cold until it … (3 comments)

wind: Help! My Insurance is killing me.... - 02/09/07 11:04 AM
Problem: Florida Homeowner Insurance Premiums are sky high.
8 Hurricanes ago, Florida Homeowner Insurance was high due to the fact that we live in paradise. Most of us could handle the fact that with beautiful sunny weather, comes a little higher premium. Now, however, things are getting way out of hand.
With a … (0 comments)

wind: Unforgiving Rain - 01/10/07 01:59 PM
Though it has not rained cats and dogs in the last few weeks, the rains have been steady.  Rain is good for the environment, but in excess causes the problems homeowners dread.  I have constantly reminded my clients and customers to check on their sump pump and walk around their home … (0 comments)



 
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