Sep
30
Rep. Martin Heinrich Speaks on the House Floor On Clean Energy Policy
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RepMartinHeinrich asked:
June 10, 2009 - US Representative Martin Heinrich (NM-1) spoke on the House floor about the need for Congress to take bold, decisive action on Americas energy policy. He illustrated that clean energy job growth, a key component of our local economic recovery, is already visible on the ground in New Mexico. New Mexico is 2nd in the nation in solar energy capacity and 12th in the nation for wind energy production potential. In New Mexicos First Congressional District, Schott Solar is on track …
TRENTON
Sep
27
Why the govn’t does not invest 700B$ in education, heath care, alternate energy but bailout the banks instead?
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Uchu asked:
I mean the role of the banking system and the capital market is supposed to funnel capital sectors that are good investment. The recent banking crisis can be attributed to the failure of this system to allocate money to where is needed, but rather over allocated to an excess sector like housing. Bailout will violate the principle of free market but saving a system that made serious mistake. Why not the government take control with direct investment in education, health care, alternative energy to create jobs and economic activities instead of saving a failed banking system? Many countries after the WWII such as Japan has government controlled strategic investment and produce good economic results. Is bailout of the banks really a solution that make sense or just because the politics? can someone explain to me?
ARMAND
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I mean the role of the banking system and the capital market is supposed to funnel capital sectors that are good investment. The recent banking crisis can be attributed to the failure of this system to allocate money to where is needed, but rather over allocated to an excess sector like housing. Bailout will violate the principle of free market but saving a system that made serious mistake. Why not the government take control with direct investment in education, health care, alternative energy to create jobs and economic activities instead of saving a failed banking system? Many countries after the WWII such as Japan has government controlled strategic investment and produce good economic results. Is bailout of the banks really a solution that make sense or just because the politics? can someone explain to me?
ARMAND
Sep
27
Why am I exhausted all the time and have no energy whatsoever? I feel drained and achy?
Filed Under Other - General Health Care | 6 Comments
Nefertiti asked:
I get plenty of sleep, I exercise and eat right. This has been going on for over a year now, but it feels like it keeps getting worse. It’s interfering with my job, my social life, my relationship because I get irritable easily. What is wrong with me? I wake up feeling like I didn’t sleep at all and I’m completely exhausted. I tried going to my doctor with no luck. Help!
KRISTOPHER
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I get plenty of sleep, I exercise and eat right. This has been going on for over a year now, but it feels like it keeps getting worse. It’s interfering with my job, my social life, my relationship because I get irritable easily. What is wrong with me? I wake up feeling like I didn’t sleep at all and I’m completely exhausted. I tried going to my doctor with no luck. Help!
KRISTOPHER
Sep
25
Getting A Job In The Alternative Energy Field
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Jimmy Spier asked:
Many people who take jobs in the alternative energies research and development sector have to, at least in the beginning, take relatively low pay. Taking a job in this industry is thus not about-or, not predominantly about-making money, although that is needless to say important, as one who is not well-fed soon becomes one who is not productive at work, especially when we are considering the brain-work involved in the work of researching and developing technologies in the alternative energies sector. There are those who take a job just because they find it is a fulfilling task that they have undertaken-something that is going to help mankind, or their society, or the Earth herself. But in truth, what most people dream of in terms of work is a position that they at once enjoy immensely while they also are receiving good money for their time and energy.
Positions in the alternative energy research and development industry often offer just such an opportunity.
The alternative energy field is in need of a vast array of different positions. Many people who get into this are the kind who would keep the power plants up and running (these include plant operators or mechanics), others are the developers of new alternative energies (engineers, scientists), and others make it all happen to start with by investing in alternative energy. So–not only do these people have the blessing of an exciting and fulfilling career, but these same people are making the world a better place.
The business of alternative energy is rapidly growing due to the fact that many governments are now supporting it. Investors have become excited about putting their financial backing into the alternative energy industry because they can see that it’s the wave of the future, out of both need and the fact of government support. Rising oil prices make alternative energies’ tantalization rise in the minds of investors. As investors become more interested, there is more money available for companies to start up or expand, and that leads (of course) to more job opportunities.
The US government is unquestionably involved in promoting the idea of new jobs as being readily available in the alternative energy sector. According to the President, in order to achieve greater use of “homegrown”, renewable fuels in the United States, advanced technologies need to be researched and developed so as to be able to make ethanol from plant fibers’ biomass, which at the present time is merely discarded as waste material. The President’s 2007 Federal Budget includes $150 million (a $59 million increase over the Federal Budget for 2006) to help with the development of biofuels derived from agricultural waste products such as wood chips, corn stalks, and switch grass. Researchers tell us that furthering the cause of research into cellulose-based ethanol could make the technology cost-competitive by 2012, while potentially displacing up to 30% of the nation’s current fuel consumption.
The President’s plan would additionally drive on next-generation research and development of battery technology for hybrid vehicles in addition to “plug-in hybrid” vehicles. A “plug-in” hybrid runs on either gasoline or electricity, depending upon an on-board computer calculation. Driving in a city setting consumes almost no gasoline over as much as a week’s time with these vehicles.
MERLE
Many people who take jobs in the alternative energies research and development sector have to, at least in the beginning, take relatively low pay. Taking a job in this industry is thus not about-or, not predominantly about-making money, although that is needless to say important, as one who is not well-fed soon becomes one who is not productive at work, especially when we are considering the brain-work involved in the work of researching and developing technologies in the alternative energies sector. There are those who take a job just because they find it is a fulfilling task that they have undertaken-something that is going to help mankind, or their society, or the Earth herself. But in truth, what most people dream of in terms of work is a position that they at once enjoy immensely while they also are receiving good money for their time and energy.
Positions in the alternative energy research and development industry often offer just such an opportunity.
The alternative energy field is in need of a vast array of different positions. Many people who get into this are the kind who would keep the power plants up and running (these include plant operators or mechanics), others are the developers of new alternative energies (engineers, scientists), and others make it all happen to start with by investing in alternative energy. So–not only do these people have the blessing of an exciting and fulfilling career, but these same people are making the world a better place.
The business of alternative energy is rapidly growing due to the fact that many governments are now supporting it. Investors have become excited about putting their financial backing into the alternative energy industry because they can see that it’s the wave of the future, out of both need and the fact of government support. Rising oil prices make alternative energies’ tantalization rise in the minds of investors. As investors become more interested, there is more money available for companies to start up or expand, and that leads (of course) to more job opportunities.
The US government is unquestionably involved in promoting the idea of new jobs as being readily available in the alternative energy sector. According to the President, in order to achieve greater use of “homegrown”, renewable fuels in the United States, advanced technologies need to be researched and developed so as to be able to make ethanol from plant fibers’ biomass, which at the present time is merely discarded as waste material. The President’s 2007 Federal Budget includes $150 million (a $59 million increase over the Federal Budget for 2006) to help with the development of biofuels derived from agricultural waste products such as wood chips, corn stalks, and switch grass. Researchers tell us that furthering the cause of research into cellulose-based ethanol could make the technology cost-competitive by 2012, while potentially displacing up to 30% of the nation’s current fuel consumption.
The President’s plan would additionally drive on next-generation research and development of battery technology for hybrid vehicles in addition to “plug-in hybrid” vehicles. A “plug-in” hybrid runs on either gasoline or electricity, depending upon an on-board computer calculation. Driving in a city setting consumes almost no gasoline over as much as a week’s time with these vehicles.
MERLE
Sep
25
Pursuing Renewable Energy Jobs in the Right Industries
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Astute asked:
The growth of renewable energy as a public policy focus has resulted in a burgeoning professional field. Graduates who want to use their technical education for a good cause can delve into issues of alternative fuels, energy-efficient consumer products and finding new sources of energy for the world. The problem for novice and experienced professionals in this new job market knows where to look. The number of renewable energy consultancies is growing but not large enough to manage the growth in interest by young professionals. There are several target industries that should be used in the job hunt to find a renewable energy job.
The most obvious industry for renewable energy jobs is the automotive market. Media outlets have been covering fuel efficiency standards since the 1980s and consumers want to save on fuel costs. Engineers, designers and manufacturing professionals who are familiar with the process of creating an automobile can retrofit these ideas to the renewable energy market. In many cases, fuel-efficient cars are designed the same as their predecessors. The challenge lies in applying old marks of excellence to a new technology.
Technical professionals looking for renewable energy jobs should look to the waste management industry as an underrated area of growth. Waste management companies help facilitate recycling programs and storage for products that need to be processed properly for reuse. Many professionals assume waste management is garbage pickup and drop off but there are many workers behind the scenes. Site managers and scientists alike work in waste storage facilities figuring out ways to reuse tons of garbage and recyclable material.
Many renewable energy professionals overlook the area of marine engineering as a potential source for jobs. Shipping companies, dock management firms and other participants in marine life need to contend with multiple issues when dealing with renewable energy standards. The presence of water quality standards, marine wildlife programs and concerns over fuel usage by shipping companies contributes to a complex regulatory network. Marine engineers, lawyers and others with knowledge of these issues as well as a penchant for creative solutions can find a plethora of renewable energy jobs immediately.
The key to finding renewable energy jobs is an expansion of the imagination. A rise in renewable energy has come from a concern with environmental protection, conservation of resources and business expenses due to outdated fuel sources. Professionals who want work in the area of renewable energy just need to think of the hundreds of professions that these concerns overlap as they apply for work.
RUBIN
The growth of renewable energy as a public policy focus has resulted in a burgeoning professional field. Graduates who want to use their technical education for a good cause can delve into issues of alternative fuels, energy-efficient consumer products and finding new sources of energy for the world. The problem for novice and experienced professionals in this new job market knows where to look. The number of renewable energy consultancies is growing but not large enough to manage the growth in interest by young professionals. There are several target industries that should be used in the job hunt to find a renewable energy job.
The most obvious industry for renewable energy jobs is the automotive market. Media outlets have been covering fuel efficiency standards since the 1980s and consumers want to save on fuel costs. Engineers, designers and manufacturing professionals who are familiar with the process of creating an automobile can retrofit these ideas to the renewable energy market. In many cases, fuel-efficient cars are designed the same as their predecessors. The challenge lies in applying old marks of excellence to a new technology.
Technical professionals looking for renewable energy jobs should look to the waste management industry as an underrated area of growth. Waste management companies help facilitate recycling programs and storage for products that need to be processed properly for reuse. Many professionals assume waste management is garbage pickup and drop off but there are many workers behind the scenes. Site managers and scientists alike work in waste storage facilities figuring out ways to reuse tons of garbage and recyclable material.
Many renewable energy professionals overlook the area of marine engineering as a potential source for jobs. Shipping companies, dock management firms and other participants in marine life need to contend with multiple issues when dealing with renewable energy standards. The presence of water quality standards, marine wildlife programs and concerns over fuel usage by shipping companies contributes to a complex regulatory network. Marine engineers, lawyers and others with knowledge of these issues as well as a penchant for creative solutions can find a plethora of renewable energy jobs immediately.
The key to finding renewable energy jobs is an expansion of the imagination. A rise in renewable energy has come from a concern with environmental protection, conservation of resources and business expenses due to outdated fuel sources. Professionals who want work in the area of renewable energy just need to think of the hundreds of professions that these concerns overlap as they apply for work.
RUBIN
Sep
22
Fitting into a Green Collar Job
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Chris Marentis asked:
President-elect Barack Obama intends to remedy the economic woes of the United States with the creation of three million jobs during his first term. In December 2008, he reaffirmed the commitment of his incoming administration to specifically targeting those new positions at one field currently experiencing unparalleled growth: green technology.
“[We will]…support high-growth industries by training the workers that they need. This includes promoting green-collar jobs,” said Obama’s Secretary of Labor Nominee, Hilda L. Solis. “These are jobs that will provide economic security for all working families while securing our energy supply and combating climate change.”
Solis couldn’t be any more right betting on growth in green sector, even as the economy spirals towards record setting lows. At a time when other industries are weakening, downsizing, and losing money, nearly every sector of the green energy market is experiencing growth. Green industry – and the requisite “green-collar” jobs that come along with it – is on the rise as businesses and governments face an increasing pressure to protect the environment, reduce energy costs and ease global warming.
That being said, business is going green not to just save the environment, but because it makes sense. With the aid of cutting edge technology, corporations are cutting their energy bill by 40% and saving millions. Green buildings are now more cost effective now than energy-guzzling counterparts and green cars make financial sense no matter what price oil is. Furthermore, green employees are a huge asset to their companies.
IBM’s most recent marketing campaign indicative of the corporate attitudes towards cutting energy and going green. It opens on a scene shot entirely in black and white, evoking the public perception of “the big faceless corporation.” A CEO-type leans across his desk and says, “Why should I go green?” Cue the voiceover: “Because it will save you 40% of 18 million dollars.” Suddenly the world blossoms into color and it’s that Technicolor explosion that is representative of the corporate attitude today. From small local firms to Fortune 500s, businesses are queuing up for their chance to snag individuals who can accommodate the dramatic shift in the market place. For the eco-minded, there’s never been a better chance to get a foot in the door and, contrary to popular belief, it doesn’t require a PhD in ecology to make it happen.
Whether you are a college student, a recent addition to the job market or a seasoned workforce veteran, chances are that somewhere in your chosen field there are openings for someone with a little green savvy and the proclivity to learn the ins-and-outs of this ever-growing field. Architects, lawyers, construction managers, consultants, journalists, engineers, scientific researchers and educators are but a few of those that have received the call to go green from on high. Even the entertainment industry plans to expand into the green arena as corporations like NBC Universal and Discovery Communications have publicly announced their intent to downsize their carbon output, while at the same time creating new media to cater to a green-centric niche.
With so many opportunities in green sector, Kevin Doyle, President of Green Economy, a Massachusetts-based workforce-consulting firm, says, first and foremost, one should choose their area of specification. Says Doyle: “Do you want to be up on a roof, retrofitting a house, setting policy or perhaps making a ton of money as a venture capitalist?”
It’s an important distinction. Wind farming, carbon trading, wastewater treatment, green building and bio-energy technologies all fall under the green umbrella, but there are several types of green certification one can achieve to order to market one’s self and skill set on a personal, rather than industrial, level. Green certification leads to green jobs, and the time is ripe to secure both.
As of this writing, there are but a handful of LEED-accredited professionals throughout the United States. Nearly every construction project going to ground in the coming year is seeking a LEED-certification – the industry standard for officially labeling a building or development as green –and trained professionals are need to facilitate the inspection process. Several other types of training are available in the “green auditing” sector, including inspecting energy efficient retrofits of existing homes (RESNET’s HERS certification) or businesses (green business certification). Fortunately, there’s a source for finding information on this diverse array of opportunities in one place.
Greenjobstoday.com is just one of the emerging businesses that have created an education and training platform to help people learn how to take their applicable skills and transfer them into the green arena. Greenjobtoday.com takes all of the guesswork out the green sector by bringing together green employers, seasoned professionals and the industry’s up-and-comers, so that never again will you find yourself asking, “What is a green job and how do I get one?” The answer is quite literally at your fingertips.
“We are going to aggregate the best of the best content with partnerships with the leaders of the green industry,” says Greenjobtoday.com’s CEO Chris Marentis, formerly a Senior Vice President of AOL-Time Warner. “We are building a proprietary publishing and marketing platform that will become the leader in the green space. Key here is content and web services to support the business turn-key solution to getting a green job and educating people on how to make money while saving the environment.”
The company’s newest release, Green Job Guide 2009: Secrets to Finding and Getting the Job You Want, is the ideal tool for empowering newcomers to the green marketplace . “With unemployment at record levels there has never been a better time to switch into a green collar job. Our book lays out a step-by-step process to help people get the proper education and training they need, so they can get the green job they want,” says the book’s co-author, Elliott Mizroch.
As the inside track for green job information, strategy and helpful tips, Greenjobtoday.com lets the layman get in on the ground floor of the biggest growth industry of the 21st century. As the federal government repositions the employment sector to go eco-friendly on all fronts, green collar jobs will cease to be the question mark looming over the head of Joe Q. Public. In just a short time, they’ll be the industry standard - and Greenjobtoday.com will be right there beside them.
TERRELL
President-elect Barack Obama intends to remedy the economic woes of the United States with the creation of three million jobs during his first term. In December 2008, he reaffirmed the commitment of his incoming administration to specifically targeting those new positions at one field currently experiencing unparalleled growth: green technology.
“[We will]…support high-growth industries by training the workers that they need. This includes promoting green-collar jobs,” said Obama’s Secretary of Labor Nominee, Hilda L. Solis. “These are jobs that will provide economic security for all working families while securing our energy supply and combating climate change.”
Solis couldn’t be any more right betting on growth in green sector, even as the economy spirals towards record setting lows. At a time when other industries are weakening, downsizing, and losing money, nearly every sector of the green energy market is experiencing growth. Green industry – and the requisite “green-collar” jobs that come along with it – is on the rise as businesses and governments face an increasing pressure to protect the environment, reduce energy costs and ease global warming.
That being said, business is going green not to just save the environment, but because it makes sense. With the aid of cutting edge technology, corporations are cutting their energy bill by 40% and saving millions. Green buildings are now more cost effective now than energy-guzzling counterparts and green cars make financial sense no matter what price oil is. Furthermore, green employees are a huge asset to their companies.
IBM’s most recent marketing campaign indicative of the corporate attitudes towards cutting energy and going green. It opens on a scene shot entirely in black and white, evoking the public perception of “the big faceless corporation.” A CEO-type leans across his desk and says, “Why should I go green?” Cue the voiceover: “Because it will save you 40% of 18 million dollars.” Suddenly the world blossoms into color and it’s that Technicolor explosion that is representative of the corporate attitude today. From small local firms to Fortune 500s, businesses are queuing up for their chance to snag individuals who can accommodate the dramatic shift in the market place. For the eco-minded, there’s never been a better chance to get a foot in the door and, contrary to popular belief, it doesn’t require a PhD in ecology to make it happen.
Whether you are a college student, a recent addition to the job market or a seasoned workforce veteran, chances are that somewhere in your chosen field there are openings for someone with a little green savvy and the proclivity to learn the ins-and-outs of this ever-growing field. Architects, lawyers, construction managers, consultants, journalists, engineers, scientific researchers and educators are but a few of those that have received the call to go green from on high. Even the entertainment industry plans to expand into the green arena as corporations like NBC Universal and Discovery Communications have publicly announced their intent to downsize their carbon output, while at the same time creating new media to cater to a green-centric niche.
With so many opportunities in green sector, Kevin Doyle, President of Green Economy, a Massachusetts-based workforce-consulting firm, says, first and foremost, one should choose their area of specification. Says Doyle: “Do you want to be up on a roof, retrofitting a house, setting policy or perhaps making a ton of money as a venture capitalist?”
It’s an important distinction. Wind farming, carbon trading, wastewater treatment, green building and bio-energy technologies all fall under the green umbrella, but there are several types of green certification one can achieve to order to market one’s self and skill set on a personal, rather than industrial, level. Green certification leads to green jobs, and the time is ripe to secure both.
As of this writing, there are but a handful of LEED-accredited professionals throughout the United States. Nearly every construction project going to ground in the coming year is seeking a LEED-certification – the industry standard for officially labeling a building or development as green –and trained professionals are need to facilitate the inspection process. Several other types of training are available in the “green auditing” sector, including inspecting energy efficient retrofits of existing homes (RESNET’s HERS certification) or businesses (green business certification). Fortunately, there’s a source for finding information on this diverse array of opportunities in one place.
Greenjobstoday.com is just one of the emerging businesses that have created an education and training platform to help people learn how to take their applicable skills and transfer them into the green arena. Greenjobtoday.com takes all of the guesswork out the green sector by bringing together green employers, seasoned professionals and the industry’s up-and-comers, so that never again will you find yourself asking, “What is a green job and how do I get one?” The answer is quite literally at your fingertips.
“We are going to aggregate the best of the best content with partnerships with the leaders of the green industry,” says Greenjobtoday.com’s CEO Chris Marentis, formerly a Senior Vice President of AOL-Time Warner. “We are building a proprietary publishing and marketing platform that will become the leader in the green space. Key here is content and web services to support the business turn-key solution to getting a green job and educating people on how to make money while saving the environment.”
The company’s newest release, Green Job Guide 2009: Secrets to Finding and Getting the Job You Want, is the ideal tool for empowering newcomers to the green marketplace . “With unemployment at record levels there has never been a better time to switch into a green collar job. Our book lays out a step-by-step process to help people get the proper education and training they need, so they can get the green job they want,” says the book’s co-author, Elliott Mizroch.
As the inside track for green job information, strategy and helpful tips, Greenjobtoday.com lets the layman get in on the ground floor of the biggest growth industry of the 21st century. As the federal government repositions the employment sector to go eco-friendly on all fronts, green collar jobs will cease to be the question mark looming over the head of Joe Q. Public. In just a short time, they’ll be the industry standard - and Greenjobtoday.com will be right there beside them.
TERRELL
Sep
22
How much debt is Obama going to create?
Filed Under Politics | 10 Comments
martinx07 asked:
If Obama plans to ask the Congress for more stimulus packages, more jobs, and his “clean” energy plans, how much debt do you think he will create?
If Obama plans to ask the Congress for more stimulus packages, more jobs, and his “clean” energy plans, how much debt do you think he will create?
Is it possible to face a depression under his administration, considering he and the Congress plan to increase spending and size of government?
TED
Sep
20
work more hours or find a new job?
Filed Under Food Service | 1 Comment
collectorX asked:
Finding a new job takes time, and may not result in more money than my current job. Taking more hours subtracts from the time and energy necessary to find a better job. give advice! I am a 22 year old musician/mixed martial arts wannabee working at Starbucks, holding a college bachelors degree from a private university (I payed for it myself, don’t judge).
CEDRIC
Finding a new job takes time, and may not result in more money than my current job. Taking more hours subtracts from the time and energy necessary to find a better job. give advice! I am a 22 year old musician/mixed martial arts wannabee working at Starbucks, holding a college bachelors degree from a private university (I payed for it myself, don’t judge).
CEDRIC
Sep
20
What Feng Shui tips help boost money into the home?
Filed Under Decorating & Remodeling | 2 Comments
julia asked:
My husband is up for a new job and I am praying like crazy…. My best friend swears by Feng Shui and she’s doing really well. I have books and have seen websites. Please give me some good simple tips to help the Chi in my home and help my hubby bring that good energy to get a good new job. Thanks in advance.
CLARK
My husband is up for a new job and I am praying like crazy…. My best friend swears by Feng Shui and she’s doing really well. I have books and have seen websites. Please give me some good simple tips to help the Chi in my home and help my hubby bring that good energy to get a good new job. Thanks in advance.
CLARK
Sep
19
what is the best way to finance a college education and keep my mortgage. Any help with this type of problem?
Filed Under Financial Aid | 4 Comments
latinchili asked:
I lost my job with Halliburton Energy Services through an industrial accident. I have two years left in med school from the early 80s. I am afraid to lose my mortgage and everything that I have worked for to provide for my family. Are there any programs or contibutors that help with living costs and expenses? The nearest med school to me is UNM in Albq. NM. 200+ miles away from me. Any one has a solution or advise, please write to me at latinchili@yahoo.com. Thanks.
JOHNNY
I lost my job with Halliburton Energy Services through an industrial accident. I have two years left in med school from the early 80s. I am afraid to lose my mortgage and everything that I have worked for to provide for my family. Are there any programs or contibutors that help with living costs and expenses? The nearest med school to me is UNM in Albq. NM. 200+ miles away from me. Any one has a solution or advise, please write to me at latinchili@yahoo.com. Thanks.
JOHNNY