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SUGGESTED READING

Worldchanging: A User's Guide for the 21st Century
by Alex Steffen
Foreward by Al Gore

Worldchanging is poised to be the Whole Earth Catalog for this
millennium. Brought together by Alex Steffen founder of one of our favorite
blogs, Worldchanging.com, this team of top-notch writers includes Cameron
Sinclair, founder of Architecture for Humanity, Geekcorps founder Ethan
Zuckerman, sustainable food expert Anna Lappé, and many others.
Renowned designer Stefan Sagmeister brings his extraordinary talents to
Worldchanging, resulting in a book that will challenge readers to personally
redefine the conversation about the future.

How to Make Biodiesel -- Class on Dec. 8th

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Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily. Biodiesel is made from renewable resources such as raw or used vegetable oils or animal fats which can be used directly by diesel engines. Its production and usage are growing at an exponential rate, and it has the potential to be the primary alternative to fossil fuels for the world’s transport energy source. It is biodegradable, non-toxic, non-flammable and has significantly fewer emissions than petroleum-based diesel.

In this hands-on class, learn the process of making fuel from fresh or restaurant waste oil and examine the inner workings of a homemade small-scale biodiesel processor. Take this workshop to learn how to run your vehicle on biodiesel and help reduce the dependency on fossil fuels, whether by making your own 100% biodiesel or supporting local biodiesel co-ops and small businesses. Instructor: Jennifer Radtke.

Confirmation of your workshop registration, including location information, will be sent to you by mail. If you do not receive your registration confirmation within two weeks of your order, please call us at 707-744-2017.

Cancellations: Any changes or cancellations made prior to two weeks from workshop date will be charged a $40 change or cancellation fee. Cancellations made within two weeks of workshop date are non-refundable.

W06-060$120.00
for more infomation visit http://www.solarliving.org
"Solar Living Institute" bob.gragson@solarliving.org

Justine Tatarsky Art Tile Sale

This Thanksgiving Weekend--give us a call (415) 488-1007 to stop by some other time, or choose online:
WWW.ARTONTILE.COM

272 Redwood Drive, Woodacre, Ca

Green Career Conference: Solar Living Institute News

Solar Living Institute News - November 14, 2006

Vol. IV, No. 19 November 14, 2006

in this issue Green Career Conference Solar Boot Camps Workshops 2006-2007 Green Building SpecialBuy Books from Us!Are You Hiring?Climate Change: KenyaEnergy-EfficiencyGeothermal PowerRenewables CoalitionDeadly Global WaterThe End of SuburbiaPost-Petroleum SurvivalGreen Jobs Dear carl macki, In this issue, you will read articles on deadly global water, climate change in Kenya, new appliance energy efficiency standards, 58 new geothermal energy projects, the National Coalition on Renewable Energy, our newly listed and popular Solar Boot Camp for Electricians (Jan. 22-26) and Solar Boot Camp for Beginners (Jan. 29 - Feb. 2), our Green Career Conference on Nov. 18 which you won't want to miss, and more. There continues to be an enormous amount of important work that all of us must do for our world to be a more sustainable place. You can find hope in our workshops on solar power, alternative transportation, sustainable living, natural and green building, and permaculture. I really encourage each of you to take one of our workshops and to read the books that we promote. Thanks to all of you for your support. Together we not only can make a difference, we are making a difference! Bob Gragson, Executive Director Green Career Conference If you’ve been thinking about finding your niche in the emerging green economy, you won’t want to miss our Green Career Conference. This special event will feature leading green entrepreneurs and career experts who will present the full range of opportunities in the green economy and potential employers from a variety of green companies. Learn why you don't necessarily need a green background to find a successful career with a company whose work is in line with your values. You'll come away with ideas, strategies, resources and contacts to help you find your dream green job! Green Career Conference Program Saturday, November 18, 2006 First Universalist Unitarian Center, San Francisco

Can Dr. Evil Save The World?

Link: Rolling Stone http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/12343892/can_dr_evil_save_the_world

Forget about a future filled with wind farms and hydrogen cars. The Pentagon's top weaponeer says he has a radical solution that would stop global warming now -- no matter how much oil we burn

JEFF GOODELL

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>> See our gallery of planetwide damage caused by global warming, and join the heated discussion of Dr. Evil and his nefarious plan.

Message from Carl Pope of the Sierra Club

Dear Sierra Club Supporter: Looking at yesterday's election results, I can say unequivocally that the environment won a resounding victory -- a victory that thousands of Sierra Club staff, volunteers, and supporters worked hard to achieve. America's voters made it clear that they want change and new leadership that will move our nation in a dramatically different direction. A big part of that demand for change is about enacting smart energy solutions that will decrease our dependence on oil, clean up our environment, curb global warming, and create jobs. And candidates at all levels heard the people. Never before have so many candidates -- of both parties -- run on energy issues or shown such commitment to the development of new energy sources, policies, and practices. Bottom line: Voters yesterday elected new local, state, and national leaders who are ready to take us forward. America elected a greener U.S. House, a greener U.S. Senate, several greener Governors, and gave a green light to move in the direction of a new energy future. Green candidates were elected at every level of government and in every region in the country. With so many wonderful victories for the environment, it's hard to recognize them all, but here are a few worth highlighting: Ted Strickland in Ohio was elected to replace Bob Taft as Governor. Strickland has a detailed strategy to move Ohio from the renewable energy 'hall of shame' to the head of the class. He plans to offer incentives to green manufacturers to create a regulatory environment that will attract new capital and new businesses to the state. Bill Ritter was elected Governor of Colorado. He will promote Colorado's unique homegrown blend of wind, solar, and agricultural energy supplies to put the state on the cutting edge of clean energy technology nationwide. Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum -- who voted against a sound energy policy, voted against renewable energy, and voted against protecting our children from dangerous mercury emissions -- was soundly defeated. Pennsylvania's new Senator-elect Bob Casey recognizes global warming as a real, immediate threat and supports federal action to solve the problem. In the House, new greener Members of Congress were elected in every region of the country. We have gained at least 20 new seats where an anti-environment incumbent was replaced by a green challenger. Finally, we had our biggest victory with the defeat of Richard Pombo in California. Sierra Club volunteers, myself included, were working right up to the last minute to turn out the vote for Jerry McNerney. Our ability to defeat an extreme anti-environmental incumbent, when no one else in the country believed the race to be in play, shows the power of these issues with voters and the power of the environmental movement in holding elected officials accountable. The Sacramento Bee reported this morning that even the ousted candidate recognized this fact: "Pombo ... has contended that whatever difficulties his reelection drive encountered had little to do with Iraq or Abramoff, and more to do with concerted efforts of environmental groups and other critics who targeted his race." Truthfully, the Sierra Club played a huge role in helping to shape this environmental majority -- from laying the initial groundwork against Pombo in the summer of 2005 to mobilizing our national grassroots network to educate their neighbors about these issues to encouraging folks to get out and vote. A big thanks to all of you who played a role in this wonderful day for the Sierra Club, for the environment, and for America. Carl Pope Executive Director

The Man Who Made It Rain: Dietrich Stroeh

Please join us for an evocative book talk,
signing and discussion with author Michael McCarthy
and The Man Who Made It Rain, Dietrich Stroeh.

Sandra Sheffield
Events Coordinator
Copperfield's Books, Inc.
139 Edman Way
Sebastopol, CA 95472
Phone:  (707) 823-8991, ext. 215

Jared Huffman for Assembly Victory Party Invite

You're Invited to Jared's Election Night Party!
Please join Jared and our campaign community in a celebration of the election returns next Tuesday night, November 7th, at the Rafael Racquet Club, 95 Racquet Club Drive, San Rafael (driving directions below). The party begins at 7:30 p.m., and the initial batch of returns is expected shortly after 8:00 p.m., but we'll continue into the night watching all of the returns from around California and the rest of the country.

Driving Directions:

From Novato and Sonoma
Take US-101 S
Take the exit toward CENTRAL SAN RAFAEL
Stay straight to go onto HETHERTON ST
Turn RIGHT onto 4TH ST
4TH ST becomes RED HILL AVE
Turn RIGHT onto FORBES AVE
FORBES AVE becomes RACQUET CLUB DR
End at 95 Racquet Club Dr

New From Heath

from Heath
http://heathceramics.com/events/events.php

OPEN STUDIO/ANNUAL SALE // NOVEMBER 18-26

"Our Annual Sale is a true Heath tradition. This past year, we put a spin on things and added our Open Studio to the first weekend of the sale - and we had a lot of fun.

"Open Studio, November 18-19 // Come tour our historic factory, glaze tiles and holiday ornaments, enjoy snacks and save 20% on all Heath products - dinnerware and tile. We'll also have limited run samples and prototypes this weekend only. It's a real festive event and a lot of fun for the whole family - we do hope to see you there. . .

"See you soon!"

HEATH TILE GIVE AWAY NOVEMBER 4
Saturday, from 9:30 to 4:00

"We're giving away boxes and boxes of Heath tile to make room for additional stock. We'll have a variety of sizes and shapes so please bring your own boxes, as many of the tiles are loose. We'll see you then."

400 Gate Five Road, Sausalito

Is this a viable aging 'gene silencer' for humans?

Resveratrol: (C₁₄H₁₂O₃) Anti-oxidant from red grapes and red wines
"Study Demonstrates Improved Health,
Survival In Aged Overweight Male Mice on Resveratrol"

http://www.nih.gov/news/pr/nov2006/nia-01.htm
November 1, 2006,
contact: Jeannine Mjoseth or Vicky Cahan
301-496-1752
nianews3@mail.nih.gov

"Overweight aged male mice whose high calorie (fat) diet was supplemented by resveratrol, a natural compound found in common foods like grapes, wines and nuts, had better health and survival than aged overweight mice who did not receive it, according to a study published online in the Nov. 1 issue of Nature. The study was conducted and supported in part by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). . ." more

"Wine molecule slows aging process: Scientists drink to that"
By William J. Cromie Harvard News Office Current Issue:
September 18, 2003
http://www.hno.harvard.edu/gazette/2003/09.18/12-antiaging.html
New York Times 24 August 2003

Resources:
http://www.sirtuins.com/
http://www.sirtuins.com/life-extension.html
Alliance for Aging Research
American Federation for Aging Research
Buck Institute for Age Research
National Institute on Aging
Paul F. Glenn Laboratories
The Ellison Medical Foundation