http://www.atomiccitytalk.com/ Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:39:42 -0400 MyBB http://www.atomiccitytalk.com/showthread.php?tid=518 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:42:39 -0400 http://www.atomiccitytalk.com/showthread.php?tid=518
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/08/0...4092.shtml

http://apnews.myway.com/article/20080807/D92DCUH00.html

http://in.news.yahoo.com/137/20080807/36...e-p_1.html

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pa...530240.stm

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,399163,00.html]]>
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/08/0...4092.shtml

http://apnews.myway.com/article/20080807/D92DCUH00.html

http://in.news.yahoo.com/137/20080807/36...e-p_1.html

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pa...530240.stm

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,399163,00.html]]> http://www.atomiccitytalk.com/showthread.php?tid=517 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:20:22 -0400 http://www.atomiccitytalk.com/showthread.php?tid=517
1) How do you think the Weigel store does? Why do you have that opinion?

2) Assuming hypothetically that a retail center existed along the Turnpike in the vicinity of say Montana and Baylor, what retail services would be the most important ones to have in that center?]]>
1) How do you think the Weigel store does? Why do you have that opinion?

2) Assuming hypothetically that a retail center existed along the Turnpike in the vicinity of say Montana and Baylor, what retail services would be the most important ones to have in that center?]]> http://www.atomiccitytalk.com/showthread.php?tid=516 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:17:11 -0400 http://www.atomiccitytalk.com/showthread.php?tid=516
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20080807/D92D4QGO0.html]]>
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20080807/D92D4QGO0.html]]> http://www.atomiccitytalk.com/showthread.php?tid=515 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:54:22 -0400 http://www.atomiccitytalk.com/showthread.php?tid=515
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2008/aug/01...m-holiday/

What will be next?]]>
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2008/aug/01...m-holiday/

What will be next?]]> http://www.atomiccitytalk.com/showthread.php?tid=514 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:34:19 -0400 http://www.atomiccitytalk.com/showthread.php?tid=514
http://www.nysun.com/foreign/al-arian-in...ify/80821/

Looks like the Justice Department is out for this guy.]]>
http://www.nysun.com/foreign/al-arian-in...ify/80821/

Looks like the Justice Department is out for this guy.]]> http://www.atomiccitytalk.com/showthread.php?tid=513 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:57:16 -0400 http://www.atomiccitytalk.com/showthread.php?tid=513 During the past several years, the ORNL campus has experienced a significant “green” transformation. Green transportation features were integrated into this transformation along with the addition of several environmentally-friendly buildings and landscaping. Specifically, ORNL has had a multi-pronged approach to green transportation: (1) encouraging lab personnel to walk and to ride bikes through innovative campus design, (2) encouraging shared transportation, (3) integrating maximized fuel efficiency features when upgrading roads, (4) continuing the expansion of the flex fuel vehicle fleet, and (5) implementing bio-diesel in the vehicle fleet. All of these activities help reduce petroleum consumption. (See attached fact sheet.)
Shoe Leather and Pedal Power. First, ORNL’s updated campus is very pedestrian friendly with numerous outside walkways for use in pleasant weather and interconnected buildings and covered interior walkways for use in inclement weather. Lab staff can also easily bicycle across the campus. This design minimizes the use of government vehicles within the lab. Additionally, a pedestrian and bicycling lane was added to Bethel Valley Road to encourage lab personnel to safely commute by walking or riding a bicycle. (See attached fact sheet.)
Shared Transportation. ORNL strongly supports efficient, shared transportation to reduce fuel consumption. On site, ORNL uses a campus taxi service for all lab personnel. The campus taxi is promoted throughout the lab and has its own internal homepage. Off site, ORNL uses a lab-sponsored carpool program to encourage lab personnel to share rides while commuting to work. ORNL’s active carpooling program includes approximately 130 participants. This program uses a one-stop, interactive internal carpool homepage (http://home.ornl.gov/~fli/) that includes information on the benefits of carpooling and carpool etiquette, carpool-related announcements, an interactive carpool database to facilitate finding carpool partners, and a fillable carpool permit application. This program encourages personnel to carpool and vanpool to work in groups by matching up personnel who would like to share rides, work on the same shift, and live near each other. This program reduces petroleum consumption and reduces out-of-pocket fuel and vehicular costs for personnel. ORNL also promotes hybrid vehicle ownership through awareness and articles highlighting lab personnel that own hybrid vehicles. (See attached fact sheet.)
Fuel-efficient Traffic Flow Features. During ORNL’s green transformation, fuel-efficient traffic flow features were also integrated into the laboratory. In addition to the bicycle and walking lane added to Bethel Valley Road, ORNL also looked for ways to impact vehicular flow. ORNL examined techniques to decrease the number of traffic lights. ORNL reduced a major traffic light at the lab by adding a roundabout, also called a traffic circle, at the main entrance to the laboratory. This modification reduces petroleum consumption by eliminating the need for drivers to wait for a red light to change while their car sat idling, wasting gas. (See attached fact sheet.)
Expanding Flex Fuel Vehicle Fleet Using E85. On site, ORNL recognizes that there are many reasons to support the use of alternative fuel vehicles and specifically chose to use flex fuel vehicles that can be fueled using E85, a fuel that is 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline, or with gasoline when E85 is not available. ORNL’s decision to use flex fuel vehicles that use E85 supports the greening of the ORNL fleet as required by the Energy Policy Act of 1992, Executive Order 13423, and DOE Order 450.1. E85 is also a bio-fuel made from plant-based materials such as corn, grains, and wood chips, and is a renewable resource. Because the ethanol is made from materials grown in the United States of America, using E85 supports local farmers, strengthens the United States’ bio-energy industry, and reduces the nation’s dependence on foreign oil. Additionally, E85-powered vehicles, when compared to gasoline-powered vehicles, have overall reduced tail pipe emissions (carbon monoxide, ozone-forming compounds, nitrogen oxides, sulfates, and particulates). All of these benefits provided additional support for ORNL’s decision to choose and expand its fleet of flex fuel vehicles.
When traveling off site, UT-Battelle, LLC personnel can also use E85 in ORNL’s flex fuel vehicles in many areas of the nation. The National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition’s home page (http://www.e85fuel.com/buy_e85.htm) provides a list of the locations of E85 fuel stations nationwide. The website also contains other useful links and resources.
Consequently, to meet ORNL’s needs, ORNL procures flex fuel vehicles when that option is available. To date, ORNL’s alternative fuel initiative has resulted in ORNL having 118 flex fuel vehicles in its fleet (25 percent) and an on-site 8,000-gallon E85 fuel tank. In fiscal year (FY) 2007, 64 percent of vehicles procured were flex fuel vehicles. (Again, the only time a flex fuel vehicle is not purchased to replace an older vehicle is if a flex fuel vehicle is not an option.). During FY 2007, ORNL used 29,558 gallons of E85 in its fleet on site, which is more than was used in 2006 (27,108 gallons) and resulted in reduced tail pipe emissions compared to using gasoline and reduced petroleum products consumption. (See attached fact sheet.)
Implementing Bio-Diesel in Vehicle Fleet. In FY 2007, ORNL’s Logistics Division identified the use of bio-diesel as part of its 2007 Environmental Management System objectives and targets. ORNL’s decision to use bio-diesel expanded its use of bio-based fuels and supports the greening of the ORNL fleet as required by the Energy Policy Act of 1992, Executive Order 13423, and DOE Order 450.1. Bio-diesel is also a bio-fuel made from soy beans, a plant-based material, which is a renewable resource. This transition, therefore, also supports local farmers, strengthens the United States’ bio-energy industry, and reduces the nation’s dependence on foreign oil. Additionally, bio-diesel-powered vehicles, when compared to traditional diesel-powered vehicles, have overall reduced tail pipe emissions (carbon monoxide, ozone-forming compounds, nitrogen oxides, sulfates, and particulates).
Initially a plan was established for the transition to bio-diesel. A separate contract was established to ensure that diesel fuel would be available for the emergency generators, the only equipment at ORNL that was not transitioning to bio-diesel.
To ensure a smooth transition, the existing underground diesel fuel tank and truck tank were then cleaned out prior to receiving the first delivery of bio-diesel. During the next several months, the type of bio-diesel was then gradually transitioned from the lowest percentage, B5 (5 percent bio-diesel), to the optimal B20 (20 percent bio-diesel).
Consequently, this ORNL B20 alternative fuel initiative has resulted in the following: (1) ORNL has 45 diesel vehicles and numerous pieces of equipment in its fleet using bio-diesel. (2) ORNL has an on-site 6,000-gallon bio-diesel fuel tank and a 80-gallon bio-diesel tank truck. (3) Since February 23, 2007, ORNL used 15,600 gallons of bio-diesel in its fleet on site in FY 2007, which resulted in reduced tail pipe emissions compared to using gasoline.
Summary. In conclusion, through ORNL’s green transportation initiative, ORNL has increased the use of bio-based materials and specifically alternative fuel, reduced reliance on petroleum-based materials, reduced tail pipe emissions, and provided personnel with safer, more cost-effective transportation options.
________________________________________]]> During the past several years, the ORNL campus has experienced a significant “green” transformation. Green transportation features were integrated into this transformation along with the addition of several environmentally-friendly buildings and landscaping. Specifically, ORNL has had a multi-pronged approach to green transportation: (1) encouraging lab personnel to walk and to ride bikes through innovative campus design, (2) encouraging shared transportation, (3) integrating maximized fuel efficiency features when upgrading roads, (4) continuing the expansion of the flex fuel vehicle fleet, and (5) implementing bio-diesel in the vehicle fleet. All of these activities help reduce petroleum consumption. (See attached fact sheet.)
Shoe Leather and Pedal Power. First, ORNL’s updated campus is very pedestrian friendly with numerous outside walkways for use in pleasant weather and interconnected buildings and covered interior walkways for use in inclement weather. Lab staff can also easily bicycle across the campus. This design minimizes the use of government vehicles within the lab. Additionally, a pedestrian and bicycling lane was added to Bethel Valley Road to encourage lab personnel to safely commute by walking or riding a bicycle. (See attached fact sheet.)
Shared Transportation. ORNL strongly supports efficient, shared transportation to reduce fuel consumption. On site, ORNL uses a campus taxi service for all lab personnel. The campus taxi is promoted throughout the lab and has its own internal homepage. Off site, ORNL uses a lab-sponsored carpool program to encourage lab personnel to share rides while commuting to work. ORNL’s active carpooling program includes approximately 130 participants. This program uses a one-stop, interactive internal carpool homepage (http://home.ornl.gov/~fli/) that includes information on the benefits of carpooling and carpool etiquette, carpool-related announcements, an interactive carpool database to facilitate finding carpool partners, and a fillable carpool permit application. This program encourages personnel to carpool and vanpool to work in groups by matching up personnel who would like to share rides, work on the same shift, and live near each other. This program reduces petroleum consumption and reduces out-of-pocket fuel and vehicular costs for personnel. ORNL also promotes hybrid vehicle ownership through awareness and articles highlighting lab personnel that own hybrid vehicles. (See attached fact sheet.)
Fuel-efficient Traffic Flow Features. During ORNL’s green transformation, fuel-efficient traffic flow features were also integrated into the laboratory. In addition to the bicycle and walking lane added to Bethel Valley Road, ORNL also looked for ways to impact vehicular flow. ORNL examined techniques to decrease the number of traffic lights. ORNL reduced a major traffic light at the lab by adding a roundabout, also called a traffic circle, at the main entrance to the laboratory. This modification reduces petroleum consumption by eliminating the need for drivers to wait for a red light to change while their car sat idling, wasting gas. (See attached fact sheet.)
Expanding Flex Fuel Vehicle Fleet Using E85. On site, ORNL recognizes that there are many reasons to support the use of alternative fuel vehicles and specifically chose to use flex fuel vehicles that can be fueled using E85, a fuel that is 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline, or with gasoline when E85 is not available. ORNL’s decision to use flex fuel vehicles that use E85 supports the greening of the ORNL fleet as required by the Energy Policy Act of 1992, Executive Order 13423, and DOE Order 450.1. E85 is also a bio-fuel made from plant-based materials such as corn, grains, and wood chips, and is a renewable resource. Because the ethanol is made from materials grown in the United States of America, using E85 supports local farmers, strengthens the United States’ bio-energy industry, and reduces the nation’s dependence on foreign oil. Additionally, E85-powered vehicles, when compared to gasoline-powered vehicles, have overall reduced tail pipe emissions (carbon monoxide, ozone-forming compounds, nitrogen oxides, sulfates, and particulates). All of these benefits provided additional support for ORNL’s decision to choose and expand its fleet of flex fuel vehicles.
When traveling off site, UT-Battelle, LLC personnel can also use E85 in ORNL’s flex fuel vehicles in many areas of the nation. The National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition’s home page (http://www.e85fuel.com/buy_e85.htm) provides a list of the locations of E85 fuel stations nationwide. The website also contains other useful links and resources.
Consequently, to meet ORNL’s needs, ORNL procures flex fuel vehicles when that option is available. To date, ORNL’s alternative fuel initiative has resulted in ORNL having 118 flex fuel vehicles in its fleet (25 percent) and an on-site 8,000-gallon E85 fuel tank. In fiscal year (FY) 2007, 64 percent of vehicles procured were flex fuel vehicles. (Again, the only time a flex fuel vehicle is not purchased to replace an older vehicle is if a flex fuel vehicle is not an option.). During FY 2007, ORNL used 29,558 gallons of E85 in its fleet on site, which is more than was used in 2006 (27,108 gallons) and resulted in reduced tail pipe emissions compared to using gasoline and reduced petroleum products consumption. (See attached fact sheet.)
Implementing Bio-Diesel in Vehicle Fleet. In FY 2007, ORNL’s Logistics Division identified the use of bio-diesel as part of its 2007 Environmental Management System objectives and targets. ORNL’s decision to use bio-diesel expanded its use of bio-based fuels and supports the greening of the ORNL fleet as required by the Energy Policy Act of 1992, Executive Order 13423, and DOE Order 450.1. Bio-diesel is also a bio-fuel made from soy beans, a plant-based material, which is a renewable resource. This transition, therefore, also supports local farmers, strengthens the United States’ bio-energy industry, and reduces the nation’s dependence on foreign oil. Additionally, bio-diesel-powered vehicles, when compared to traditional diesel-powered vehicles, have overall reduced tail pipe emissions (carbon monoxide, ozone-forming compounds, nitrogen oxides, sulfates, and particulates).
Initially a plan was established for the transition to bio-diesel. A separate contract was established to ensure that diesel fuel would be available for the emergency generators, the only equipment at ORNL that was not transitioning to bio-diesel.
To ensure a smooth transition, the existing underground diesel fuel tank and truck tank were then cleaned out prior to receiving the first delivery of bio-diesel. During the next several months, the type of bio-diesel was then gradually transitioned from the lowest percentage, B5 (5 percent bio-diesel), to the optimal B20 (20 percent bio-diesel).
Consequently, this ORNL B20 alternative fuel initiative has resulted in the following: (1) ORNL has 45 diesel vehicles and numerous pieces of equipment in its fleet using bio-diesel. (2) ORNL has an on-site 6,000-gallon bio-diesel fuel tank and a 80-gallon bio-diesel tank truck. (3) Since February 23, 2007, ORNL used 15,600 gallons of bio-diesel in its fleet on site in FY 2007, which resulted in reduced tail pipe emissions compared to using gasoline.
Summary. In conclusion, through ORNL’s green transportation initiative, ORNL has increased the use of bio-based materials and specifically alternative fuel, reduced reliance on petroleum-based materials, reduced tail pipe emissions, and provided personnel with safer, more cost-effective transportation options.
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http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/...2f2e4.html

Hope the rapist, murderer rests in peace!]]>
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/...2f2e4.html

Hope the rapist, murderer rests in peace!]]> http://www.atomiccitytalk.com/showthread.php?tid=511 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 21:45:40 -0400 http://www.atomiccitytalk.com/showthread.php?tid=511 http://www.atomiccitytalk.com/showthread.php?tid=510 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 10:10:31 -0400 http://www.atomiccitytalk.com/showthread.php?tid=510 http://www.atomiccitytalk.com/showthread.php?tid=509 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:38:20 -0400 http://www.atomiccitytalk.com/showthread.php?tid=509 JustMe Wrote:I have posted a lot on here as you all know and probably I have spent too much time...

I enjoy reading the posts even those I do not agree with and there have been times I have been rightly correccted...thanks 73, Jacket, Cracker, and others on those occassions...

I have decided to stop posting altogether and direct more time to other things including my kids, my spouse, exercise, helping to come up with OR's vision (hope 73 is asked for input)...

I respect all of you, well except for one professor who likes to verbally obose those he does not agree with...Maybe in the future, this person will see how arrogant and non-educated his is but I will not hold my breath.

Perhaps in the future I'll drop back by but for now I wish you all a happy summer - what's left of it, and hope that your dreams come true...

Adios!


That was a short lived vacation. Or perhaps your spouse has run off with the kids and left you nothing more than a computer? (LOL)

So, what's up?]]> JustMe Wrote:I have posted a lot on here as you all know and probably I have spent too much time...

I enjoy reading the posts even those I do not agree with and there have been times I have been rightly correccted...thanks 73, Jacket, Cracker, and others on those occassions...

I have decided to stop posting altogether and direct more time to other things including my kids, my spouse, exercise, helping to come up with OR's vision (hope 73 is asked for input)...

I respect all of you, well except for one professor who likes to verbally obose those he does not agree with...Maybe in the future, this person will see how arrogant and non-educated his is but I will not hold my breath.

Perhaps in the future I'll drop back by but for now I wish you all a happy summer - what's left of it, and hope that your dreams come true...

Adios!


That was a short lived vacation. Or perhaps your spouse has run off with the kids and left you nothing more than a computer? (LOL)

So, what's up?]]> http://www.atomiccitytalk.com/showthread.php?tid=508 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:33:25 -0400 http://www.atomiccitytalk.com/showthread.php?tid=508 http://www.atomiccitytalk.com/showthread.php?tid=507 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:05:57 -0400 http://www.atomiccitytalk.com/showthread.php?tid=507 http://www.atomiccitytalk.com/showthread.php?tid=506 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:38:58 -0400 http://www.atomiccitytalk.com/showthread.php?tid=506 http://www.atomiccitytalk.com/showthread.php?tid=505 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:12:42 -0400 http://www.atomiccitytalk.com/showthread.php?tid=505 http://www.atomiccitytalk.com/showthread.php?tid=504 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:23:38 -0400 http://www.atomiccitytalk.com/showthread.php?tid=504
http://data.tennessean.com/DB/dbc/grad.p...ystemOP=LK

Looks like we are losing the black males?]]>
http://data.tennessean.com/DB/dbc/grad.p...ystemOP=LK

Looks like we are losing the black males?]]> http://www.atomiccitytalk.com/showthread.php?tid=503 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 18:54:30 -0400 http://www.atomiccitytalk.com/showthread.php?tid=503 I'm hearing so much great music that I want to share...but have no place to post it.]]> I'm hearing so much great music that I want to share...but have no place to post it.]]> http://www.atomiccitytalk.com/showthread.php?tid=502 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:28:16 -0400 http://www.atomiccitytalk.com/showthread.php?tid=502 http://www.atomiccitytalk.com/showthread.php?tid=501 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:49:03 -0400 http://www.atomiccitytalk.com/showthread.php?tid=501 http://www.atomiccitytalk.com/showthread.php?tid=500 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:06:01 -0400 http://www.atomiccitytalk.com/showthread.php?tid=500
Interesting how obama wants to get rid of all nuclear weapons, new missile systems, etc. Also, shows that he is either against peaceful use of nuclear power or he is so stupid that he doesn't know that banning production of fissile material stops production of fuel used for nuclear power plants.

How many Americans think that our giving up our nukes makes us safer since other countries will still have them. Can we say bend over America? Does he think we have enough conventional forces to stop say China?

Such a babe in the woods - clueless like his followers.]]>
Interesting how obama wants to get rid of all nuclear weapons, new missile systems, etc. Also, shows that he is either against peaceful use of nuclear power or he is so stupid that he doesn't know that banning production of fissile material stops production of fuel used for nuclear power plants.

How many Americans think that our giving up our nukes makes us safer since other countries will still have them. Can we say bend over America? Does he think we have enough conventional forces to stop say China?

Such a babe in the woods - clueless like his followers.]]> http://www.atomiccitytalk.com/showthread.php?tid=499 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:11:47 -0400 http://www.atomiccitytalk.com/showthread.php?tid=499
Wild weekend. We all need to do that more often.]]>
Wild weekend. We all need to do that more often.]]>