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Meteorologist (BS) Cornell University '81, 25 year career in weather information and systems, and Environmental Science and Policy (MALS) North Carolina State University '06 - currently working as an Emergency Management Coordinator dealing with the impact of weather hazards on community preparedness

What excites you about this campaign?

Energy independence, moderation of human induced CO2 pollution resulting in climate change, and human illness resulting from pollution.

What do you want to do to help?

Not sure, yet. I have contacted my Governor, state and federal representatives, and I am out spoken about my views on external energy dependence being a problem regarding US international policy, the economy, and pollution.

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The candidates should be reminded of the old saying that necessity is the mother of invention. A corollary is that necessity is the father of employment and job opportunities. There is a catch with this paternity issue, however - job training. How can the candidates help stimulate employment and job opportunities with training programs specifically for the alternative energy sector. More importantly, how can the government support this kind of job creation by the folks currently in the energy bu… Continue

Posted on October 6, 2008 at 11:39am —

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At 1:03pm on October 6, 2008, Linda Ford said…: Welcome and THANK YOU for joining Pickens Plan. Here is how you can help. I am contacting to ensure you are kept abreast of current events.

EMAIL A LETTER TO YOUR REPRESENTATIVES BY USING OUR EASY RED "CONTACT CONGRESS" BUTTON -This is urgent, because the Energy Bill in Congress is in danger of not passing! With little effort, we have the ability here for you to send a letter to our Representatives in Washington and Governor, too. Go to THE PLEDGE (at the very top of this page on the blue header) On the top of the pledge page there are three rectangular buttons- two blue ones and ONE RED BUTTON, that reads "CONTACT CONGRESS" . Fill in the short, standard form. Done!

YOU CAN ALSO HELP BY BRINGING 5 FOLKS TO JOIN the site today, so that we can build a voice big enough that Congress will finally have to listen to us, instead of the lobbyists and special interests, who are trying to derail this historic effort.

YOU CAN DOWNLOAD THE PLEDGE on the main page. Print out 10 or more of them, get them signed and fax them back to Boone ASAP. This is how we build our numbers fast! Be a leader, be a part of the "100 CLUB", by faxing in 100 signed pledges. Let me know when you are done and I will add you to the list.

PICKENS U has been formed for college and university students to get involved. If you know of a student who would like to become an ambassador to helped coordinate the pledge drive please submit names to Pickens U site. This would be good for job resume.

THERE IS NO TIME TO DELAY
…to wait and see…or to see if someone else will step up to the plate. It is time for US to roll up our sleeves and go to work. Right now momentum is working in our favor, but if gas prices retreat, the public will forget the pain, and our moment may be lost.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Check out Pickens "August Call to Action"- for a course of action! Here is an informative video "Topeka, Kansas Town Hall Meeting": http://www.pickensplan.com/news/2008/08/04/video-of-the-topeka-town...

PERSONAL ACTION OPTIONSWe need to do more than “preach to the choir”. Sharing ideas with each other is encouraging but that will not 1) increase our membership nor 2) influence public policy. If you know someone in the press or someone who blogs - get them to cover this. Ask those in the public eye to support this plan.

A GROUP FOR EVERYONE. Join the Guides and Materials for New Members Group. Lot's of good information there.
Check out the many groups for Solar, CNG, your area, etc. Connect, learn and share. We grow stronger with your input. If you don't see a group that speaks to your interest, then start a group of your own.

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At 12:42pm on October 6, 2008, Karen Nardella said…: Hi Sylvia
I enjoyed reading your view. Good topic. I believe the potential opportunities that could develope have the ability to make America a working and manufacturing economy again. I agree with you, there will be many topics that will need to be discussed as it begins it's growth, but growth should not wait for answers, Because the alternative will kill us and we will have plenty of time to work on all the topics that will come up. Sort of like when a baby takes its first step, we know of all the things we will have to be aware of, but somehow we always get through it. Just my thought on the subject and I sincerely thank you for sharing yours. I welcome you as a friend. Karen