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At 4:42am on October 28, 2009, Union theocratic gov Divine of J said…
The peace of Jesus be with you!
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At 9:50am on January 30, 2009, Michael Shawn Kendall said…
Dr. LaFave, Wow, I am going to make a facebook and try to get the attention of the younger crowd. I need mentoring on these items as it is new to me. I am in true admiration of groups and people like yourselves. I have long believed that some of this generations biggest heroes are the ones in the background finding solutions to our problems our children and grandchildren will have to face due to our past energy policies.
I need help with generating friends on my page, getting the word out on "Energy Independence US Treasury Bonds", and getting our voice heard by our representatives.
Humbly and with Respect,
Mike Kendall
At 7:00am on January 28, 2009, Michael Shawn Kendall said…
Hi Dr. LaFave, If you agree with this plan please consider passing to other people in your district as it will be a great tool to get funding for PickensPlan projects. This is a way to help and give tools to all of us for getting more RE projects started. I have been pushing for the sell of US Treasury "Energy Independence Savings Bonds". Savings bonds are normally purchased in $25 increments. This gives a way for just about any American to tighten their belts just a bit by skipping a meal at McDonalds or Pizza Hut and buying a RE savings bond to support a project. I need help pushing this project, I've faxed and emailed many in Congress/Senate already. My email is ke6cvh@yahoo.com. Here is a copy of a fax sent to Nancy Pelosi yesterday:
27FEB09

Honorable Speaker of the House Congresswoman Pelosi,

I am an Electronic Technician Chief in the US Navy with 27 years service stationed overseas. I’m outlying an idea to assist and work with current plans for achieving energy independence. I urge you, as speaker of the house and the driving force to form the select committee on energy independence and global warming, consider for discussion and introduction into the house US Treasury Savings Bonds for Energy Independance.
In WWII America sold war bonds supporting the war effort. When young, my mother told me her primary school raised enough money through bonds to build a tank to support troops. I am impressed with the patriotism and purpose of our greatest generation that accomplished so much.

Selling energy bonds for RE (Renewable Energy) development would lower foreign oil imports and assist with the complex problem of funding. Bonds sold as “Energy S” could support new solar trough plants, “Energy W” to support wind farms, Energy “H” to support hydroelectric plants, Energy “T” to support RE transportation such as electric bullet train routes powered by RE, Energy "C" COOPS for small communities only needing a small quantity of turbines, and Energy “I” for needed infrastructure high voltage power lines to the RE site. Bonds will have the project name and include an artist’s perspective of the project and an American flag. President Obama had great success with the internet during his campaign. In a similar manner, using the internet, energy bonds could have a website listing current projects and an “electronic checkout” could purchase a bond $25 or higher. Simpler methods of payment such as “PAYPAL” and credit cards would be available and after an electronic purchase is complete a color print out of the bond is available with a follow up of the bond in the mail. The website would limit quantity of projects for each category until funding is complete. After a project becomes funded, a new project will be available. A tab on the site will show history and status of previous projects. Purchasers may take great pride in “collecting” and displaying bonds of various RE projects and participating at different levels of financial support. Solar trough plants in the multi-hundred MW size capacity with molten salt energy storage in California, Arizona, and West Texas can provide a major portion of electric needs. North Dakota has potential to support 1/3 of our nations electric needs in it’s class 4 wind zone areas. There are plenty of suitable proposed wind turbine farms now around the nation to significantly increase our RE if funded. Mid sized hydro-electric has not been used in America to it’s full potential. Following the example of our neighbor, Canada, it would provide a significant increase in percentage of electric production. Developing all three we could provide the majority of our electric and heating needs through renewable energy in a "New New Deal" fashion allowing natural gas for transportation as T. Boone Pickens is working for. Bullet train routes have proven a viable alternative to commercial domestic air service and when powered by electricity provided by RE suppliers America would be in the forefront of world technology. Example, I heard of discussion for a commuter train from Denver to Colorado Springs. Such a route built as a renewable energy project with charter requirement legally requiring to only purchase electricity from available renewable energy sources would be a model example. There are many train routes, city bus systems, and government vehicles that can be converted to run from alternative energy sources and fuels. Jobs created would bolster the economy, lower trade deficit, and strengthen national security. I would take great pride in print outs of bonds with graphics of each project I supported and many other Americans would also. The energy bonds could have tax breaks. BLM lands may be a viable place to start for some projects.

I contacted the US treasury department and was told that the marketing department for savings bonds closed several years ago. I was told there would be problems because savings bonds are at the federal level while the projects will be at the state and local level. I disagree and believe that these can easily be figured out in the way of grants to the state and local level using money from the bonds for those specific projects. I was told to check out auctions on the www.treasurydirect.gov website and found them to not apply to citizens wanting to buy savings bonds to support a cause such as energy independance. I was told by the treasury department to look into CREB (Clean Renewable Energy Bonds). I found CREB to be large scale funding that a citizen would not be able to participate in as a US Treasury Energy Independance Bond would provide. If given the tools to participate directly, the power of the citizens of the United States to help achieve energy independance could not be denied. Americans mean well and the Energy Independance Savings bond program will give citizens the power at their level to make it happen. If marketed through a web page, commercials, and to federal employees the word would get out and participation would spread like wildfire.

Mr. Paul Gipe, a resident of Bakersfield CA, an author of several books about wind energy, and recipient of multiple awards as a pioneer in the industry since the 1970's has put a letter I wrote to Senator Dorgan on this subject as well as an older letter I wrote on wind COOP in JAN07. These websites are:

http://www.wind-works.org/coopwind/RenewableEnergyBondsforEnergyIndependence.html

and

http://www.wind-works.org/articles/AmericanEnergyIndependencethroughCooperativeInvestmentinWindEnergy.html

Sincerely and very respectfully,

ETC(SW/AW) Mike Kendall USN

Mailing address: PSC 476, Box 879, FPO AP, 96322 USA

Telephone (803) 265-4756, Email: ke6cvh@yahoo.com
At 5:59am on December 1, 2008, Lynda Swanson said…
Dr. LaFave,
I agree that this movement will be a great incubator for young people through our high schools as future entrpreneurs in development etc.
There is an overlooked segment of our population that is in desperate need of training. We have thousands of very bright kids and young adults without jobs. If you were to include a component in your plan that trains the job crews that builds the wind machines for example, we truly would have a paradigm shift that adresses an untapped and unemployed population. These people are as much a part of our future as scientists, engineers and mathematicians. As technicians, our on the ground workforce can be trained at such an institute to be a more effiecient work force.
Yes We Can
Lynda
At 8:33am on November 24, 2008, Brian Braginton-Smith said…
Dr. Norm, I hope that I had already expressed my support for your initiative, the paradigm shift is happening and it is represented by the volatility and instability of the various market components. The key to an effectrive resolution will be innovation and the new perspecives rarely come from within the industry box. I would encourage the "Intern" program as well in that many of the "troubled" students truely just think differently and are bored with the institutional dogma. Anyway, I have formed a similar body here on Cape Cod where we are focused upon population induced issues in the coastal plain and near shore area. Perhaps there is a way to collaborate with a regional focus? We are currently focused upon integrated systems development in offshore energy deployment systems and sustainable fisheries venues. We have also developed a one stop integrated coastal community non-point source pollution remediation system which results in an alternative water supply. Crisis to cure in one step. This will become the infrastructure of our 21st Century sustainable communities. - BBS
At 10:41pm on November 22, 2008, Larry M. Aden said…
Sir, Please check out my blog posts and my cooperative development group here on PP - www.push.pickensplan.com/group/AMASS - I like your ideas very much and would like to help. I believe we could accomplish something very good together. Sincerely, Larry M. Aden
At 7:18am on November 17, 2008, Luis Garcia VA District 9 Leader said…

At 10:20am on October 17, 2008, Sassy1 said…
Hi Dr., I wish you well and do hope your future Institute succeeds beyond your expections! An awesome concept/idea that is so worthy and needed!!
Right before I found your profile, I was thinking of how wonderful it would be if All of our High Schools made it a manditory 4 Year subject class (just like Math & English are manditory) to be taught of what you discribe in your future Institution. Maybe?? Sometime in the near future, wow, how that would change my great grandchildrens lives!! You never know?? If someone was to push the issue for our childrens future... such as Mr. Pickens is trying here.
Thank-you and best wishes for you. I'm here now & in the future to help spread the word when you need it ;).
At 12:54pm on October 7, 2008, Kim Anderson said…
Hi Doc,

Please congratulate Dianna Brown, she has joined the 100CLUB today- for those that fax/send in more that 100 signed pledges! In addition to her pledge push success, she drives the Welcome Wagon often, providing a steady and passionate hand in sharing our goals to new members.
She is a Picken's Hero!

Best to you,
Kim


Read motivational and educational thoughts on how our members accomplished this goal: http://push.pickensplan.com/group/100pledgeclub

Hope you can push pledges - for Senators, Representatives and Governors, as well as all American Citizens! We need you - ARE YOU IN?
At 9:05pm on September 26, 2008, GEMTechnologies said…
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At 12:32pm on September 17, 2008, Kim Anderson said…
Hi Dr. Norman

Glad to connect with you again! Need your help.

I know that we are friends, and you get email updates from me, however, I think this is so important, I am reaching out personally.

I AM CREATING A "100 CLUB"... members that have faxed in 100 or more signed pledges. So many thousands of people signed onto this site and said they would do "anything" or "everything" to help. Here is your chance!

We have the mechanism to build our numbers, we need to use it. Pledges are a very easiest ask- Boone has done the hard work. All we need to do is hitch our wagon to his horse and plow to the finish. I have sent in 240 so far. The office has recieved thousands, we need millions.

It comes down to.... DO WE HAVE THE FORTITUDE to really go the distance on this? I sure hope so. We aren't asking folks to take up arms. But, THIS IS OUR REVOLUTION. And we have a very small window to get it done. I would like your help.

Are you able to help us fight for this? Are you in?
Best,
Kim

Just 10 a day for 10 days! For our energy future, isn't it worth it?
At 8:25am on September 15, 2008, Clint Cook said…
Dr. LaFave - On Friday, I was encouraging my 20 y/o brother to take up a career in alternative energy. I am in semiconductors and in hindsight, alternative energy would have been a much better choice. My brothers question was "Where do I start?". He is going to Wharton now and U of Houston in the spring. Do you have any suggestions for us?
At 7:10pm on September 13, 2008, Kim Feil said…
http://waterunderattack.com/
Please view this video as an FYI to natural gas drilling environmental concerns.
At 2:12pm on September 12, 2008, Dr, Randall S. Currie said…
am helping Ken get the word out to the folks on his list.

Have you seen T. boones AUTO MATIC system to send
e-mail to your rep. You type in a few key strokes and
it auto adresses the e-mail to all your reps and the GOV.
of your state based on zip code. Has a sugested draft of a letter to send. NEVER EASYER. Spread the word to click on the ACTION CENTER at the main web site.
At 1:51pm on September 11, 2008, Christiane said…
Thank you, Dr. LaFave. I believe I joined your group, as you invited me to do, and appreciate the opportunity to explore your ideas further. Take Care, - Christiane
At 4:30pm on September 10, 2008, Donna Kruse said…
Hi, Norman,

I've joined, and I'm looking forward to participating in the group.
At 5:17pm on September 8, 2008, Anachronism said…
Hi Dr. Norman LaFave, simple method we can all practice and decrease our OIL FOOTPRINT, Anachronism

This letter outlines a Simple “5 Step Process” to do your part to help save 75,000,000 Million gallons of MOTOR OIL every year!

This process requires all of us to understand HOW to accomplish this and ALL of us can “START TODAY”. (In this example I’m ONLY using Wal Mart’s volume of oil used yearly as it’s public record and they are the largest “TLE” business, according to public records, Wal-Mart, 3,185 TLE’s, around the world, change oil in both cars and truck approaching 60,451,300 vehicles yearly.
This “Simple Process” starts during your next visit to your friendly “TLE, Jiffy Lube, Oil Can Henry’s or any other location” you typically use when changing your oil every “3,000” miles.
Step 1. YOU simply request or purchase your “MOBIL 1”, Full Synthetic, MOBIL 1/EXTENDED PERFORMANCE” MOTOR OIL” readily available in either “10W-30 or 10W-5. These SYNTHETIC OIL weight’s covers 95% of all engines CURRENTLY used IN ALL VEHICLES. (Currently available for $29.88 w/tax) at your local Wal Mart store)
Step 2. Bring your new “Mobil Extended Performance”, High Efficiency and High Capacity Oil Filter (costs $11.25 w/tax). (Available at all SCHUCK’S, NAPA, NATIONAL, CARQUEST or other national auto suppliers”.) This filter MUST BE USED to ensure the Oil Filter continues to function for the required miles and maintains the “MOBIL 1, “Guarantee” of 15,000” miles of protection.
Step 3. YOU have taken your next “STEP” to help everybody save “40,000,000” million gallons of refined OIL in the next 12 months.
Step 4. This “Simple Process” directly saves you “$118.44” every year and “You only visit your Friendly Oil Changer” every 15,000 miles.
Step 5. When this “Simple Process” is started, the owners of ALL participating vehicles are jointly involved in reducing $500,000,000 of “OUR” money leaving our county every Year!
Currently you pay, Wal Mart, ($31.65 w/tax) and ($3.00) for one trip to Wal Mart, to change your imported oil at or any other business. (Quoted-8/30/08) Every “3000” thousand miles, you typically spend $158.25 per year for five oil change’s every 15,000 miles of travel. NOW you only spend ($73.37 for every “15,000” miles) (instead of $158.25 every 15,000 miles). You save ($84.90 per year) and five hours wasted in the “Waiting in oil line”. (Approximately, 60,450,300 oil changes occurred at Wal Mart last year) and will collectively (save all OIL CHANGERS/owners $15,112,825). (These MILLIONS OF DOLLARS stay in your wallet, “NOT THE OIL CHANGING COMPANIES”)
The “5 or more” quarts of oil used in these car or trucks equals “302,256,550” quarts of oil WASTED! (Most HD trucks require 15 quarts of oil) (All vehicles built in the last 8 years explain in the owner’s manual about using “Full Synthetic oil, in place of typical motor oil. (IF NEEDING TO COMFIRM, SIMPLY ASK THE DEALER OR LOOK IN YOUR OWNERS MANUEL)
EACH OF US undertakes “ONE” simple act using “Mobil 1,Full Synthetic Mobil 1” and America can “END” the importing of 75,564,125 MILLION gallons of Oil and KEEP “$15,112,825 MILLION dollars in OUR individual wallets”.
NO subservient actions to any government or COUNTRY! YOUR Actions define your “BACKBONE”. I ALREADY PRACTICE WHAT I PREACH. YES, every time you change oil and use the method explained above YOU will decrease the” WASTE of OIL” per car, by 4 gallon’s or more, PER YEAR! Anachronism
IF YOUR CAR USES EXCESSIVE OIL, CHECK OIL LEVEL EVERY 1,000 MILES AND “TOP OFF” AS NEEDED TO PROTECT YOUR ENGINE!

BUSINESS REASONS FOR Wal Mart Tire & Lube, Express is shown NEXT: I worked in this industry and or for Wal Mart for 15 months and carefully documented all the information displayed. Yes, it is true in all respects as to the amount of oil per user to “DECREASE” the amount of imported/domestic oil usage by the simple alteration of “Inputted” actions and our lack of same induced by the companies polices to maintain their “Market Share” and the “Easy” cash flow derived.
The underlying business element is related to the sale of “Batteries, Tire’s and sundry supplies with a 100% “Plus markup which is totally derived from the “Oil Change” which is a “Loss Leader” to drive overall sales in the store. You “ DRIVE IN” alone or your family as three other occupants with you and “Wait” for “YOUR” car which derives a “SUPER” bonus by having a captive “Customer Group” for an average of 45 minutes per client’s car.
If the workload time frame exceeds, 45 minutes, per vehicle they “MAY” give you a “discount “if” you complain. The discount could be 10% or $3.00, BUT they have captured you in their “Store” for other sales and they “Gladly” give you the refund. Only 1% ever complain about the time and people gladly “Sit and Wait” or shop.

: YES, every time you change oil and use the method explained, YOU will decrease the” WASTE of OIL” per car, by 4 gallon’s or more, PER YEAR!
At 8:04am on September 2, 2008, Sandy Graham said…
Norman...what in particular do you need? This will help me to assess whether or not I can help. Thanks Norman.
At 11:46am on September 1, 2008, William E Higgins Jr said…
The U S Naval Academy Alumni Association www.usna.com has former graduates that help students through the application process. They are called Blue-and-Gold officers, and they are spread around the country. The class of 2012 included 261 females of 1259 accepted. When they graduate 80 percent will get engineering degrees.
At 5:46am on August 30, 2008, Rochelle Douglass said…
Hello Dr. LaFave,
Thank You for your invite. Is your Institute online? And is there a tution? Rochelle Douglass

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