Monthly Archives: January 2011
Microblog Weekly Updates for 2011-01-30
#Broadband for Renewable Energy Biz webinars TUESDAY from MnREM, our MIRC partner http://bit.ly/eaWuGY # Happy Birthday Apple Macintosh! Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia http://bit.ly/hZmkGv # The Del McCoury Band wrapped their Mountain Stage show with "The Vincent" – 1952 Vincent Black … Continue reading
Live from Mountain Stage
[v=khsmZbaj0xQ] I have enjoyed the Mountain Stage radio show for a long time, but it’s not broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio. The Mountain Stage Podcast has come to the rescue, featuring an expanded version (sometimes close to 3 hours a … Continue reading
Courage to Stand—the Video
[v=YfkNEq1XioE] Minnesota’s former governor, Tim Pawlenty, is out on tour supporting his new book, Courage to Stand. T-Paw, as we affectionately know him, was on Sen. John McCain’s short list for 2008 GOP Vice-President slot—many wonder if he had if … Continue reading
Fixing the Future, Today
The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy—also affectionately known as the Lincoln Land Institute—is a Cambridge, Mass, think tank active in “issues involving the use, regulation, and taxation of land.” Their material tends to be a bit esoteric (i.e. “We explore … Continue reading
Wind Energy Looking Up For 2011
Press Release U.S. wind energy industry finishes 2010 with half the installations of 2009, activity up in 2011, now cost-competitive with natural gas Industry weathers latest boom-bust cycle as utilities move to lock in more wind power at favorable long-term … Continue reading
Family History
[v=tFtVn8q6SR8] I’ve added a personal page to JCShepard.com with some clutter on history and genealogy: All Things Shepard. There’s a handy link over to the left of this blog’s main page, and on the top of individual post pages. I … Continue reading
Microblog Weekly Updates for 2011-01-23
Hiring featured bloggers-architecture, engineering, l.a, urban planning, urban design, sustainability | Global Site Plans http://j.mp/fDVy54 # I don't meditate… but I've often thought about it. # Colorado Governor Hickenlooper pimps Halden Wofford and the Hi-Beams – Flatfooted http://t.co/0CSDYWJ via @youtube … Continue reading
Open Letter on Legislation for Zoning Variances in Minnesota
An open letter to sponsors of MN HF 52/SF 13, dealing with statutes for zoning variances in Minnesota: As a professional planner of 20 years experience in several states, and a committed Conservative, I strongly oppose the proposed amendments in HF 52/SF … Continue reading
Not my intention to do away with government—Reagan's Legacy 30 Years On
[v=hpPt7xGx4Xo] A couple years ago, I wrote about President Ronald Reagan’s first inaugural address. Next month is the 100th anniversary of Regan’s birth, and today is the 30th anniversary of his first inaugural. I think it’s a good day to revisit those thoughts. To a … Continue reading
Happy Birthday, Dolly
[v=Or_w9VQzmio] Happy Birthday, Dolly! Wikipedia says: Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American singer-songwriter, author, multi-instrumentalist, actress and philanthropist, best-known for her work in country music. In the four-and-a-half decades since her national-chart début, she remains one of the most-successful female … Continue reading
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