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#413

From: "Troy Helming" <troy@...>
Date: Tue Jul 10, 2007 7:55 pm
Subject: FOX Sports Chooses All-Star Fuel (Biodiesel) for All-Star Game

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FOX Sports Chooses All-Star Fuel for All-Star Game

Dear Troy,

Fans who tune into the Major League Baseball All-Star Game tonight will be watching a broadcast powered by biodiesel. FOX Sports will use B20, a blend of 20 percent biodiesel and 80 percent diesel, in all of its generators, satellite trucks and other diesel equipment at its television compound in San Francisco. What’s more, the company has committed to using B20 to power its broadcasts of the World Series, Super Bowl, the Bowl Championship Series and other major events.

For more, read the news release, FOX Sports Chooses All-Star Fuel for All-Star Game.

Jenna Higgins
National Biodiesel Board
(800) 841-5849

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#414

From: "Troy Helming" <troy@...>
Date: Wed Jul 11, 2007 11:11 am
Subject: Rising price of gas has reached a tipping point

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Washington drivers using less gasoline

Higher prices at the pump are having an effect

By LEVI PULKKINEN
P-I REPORTER

Daily commutes are getting longer, suburban sprawl continues and local mass transit's still stuck in traffic.

Still, people in Washington are apparently using less gasoline.

Since 1996, gas consumption per capita in the state has fallen about 10 percent, down to 7.9 gallons a week in 2006, according to an analysis of government data completed by the Sightline Institute, a Seattle-based think tank. That's the lowest level since 1968.

And the reason, the data suggest, is that the rising price of gas has finally reached a tipping point.

While mass transit is becoming more widely available and building restrictions have forced more dense development, the gradual decrease -- starting in 1999 -- seems to also be tied to the increase in gas prices, said Clark Williams-Derry, the Sightline research director of the Cascadia Scorecard 2007 report released in June.

"The bottom line is that higher gas prices do seem to have made drivers and car buyers more sensitive to the price of gas," Williams-Derry said from his Seattle office. "Hybrids still continue to sell briskly, and some of the larger, more gas-guzzling vehicles aren't selling as well or selling at deep discount."

Low gas prices through much of the 1990s provided little incentive to conserve. As prices at the pump began to rise -- topping out in May at a record high -- drivers started making little changes.

When fuel costs are up, Williams-Derry said, families are more likely to hop into their most efficient cars for outings. Drivers stop making non-essential trips, or start lumping errands together to save gas.

But bigger changes -- such as moving closer to work, or giving up the car altogether -- come more slowly.

Of the factors that affect people's behavior, price is usually the strongest incentive for lifestyle change, said Tim Haab, an Ohio State University professor specializing in resource economics.

Still, Haab said, people don't immediately react to price increases.

"In the short term, you're not going to see that much of a change," said Haab, whose research focus is determining the costs of environmentally destructive behavior. But, "there is a good bit of evidence that people do change behavior over the long run."

Haab said other economists have estimated that the actual cost of a gallon of gas is about $1 more than what drivers currently pay at the pump. That cost includes public spending and the expense of negative environmental and health effects.

Williams-Derry said higher gas taxes could recoup those costs, although Washington law mandates that gas taxes only pay transportation expenses.

More importantly, he said, a tax would enable consumers to judge whether the benefit they get from a gallon of gas is worth its actual cost. In other countries with high gas taxes based on this model, drivers have decided it's not.

In British Columbia, which also was evaluated by Sightline, residents burn two-thirds as much gasoline as Washington residents.

The lower rate of consumption is partly because of decade-old development rules focused on creating "compact, complete communities," said Peter Ladner, a Vancouver city councilor and board member on a Vancouver-area regional transportation board.

"Greater Vancouver is geographically constrained, so we've been forced to go up rather than out," Ladner said.

But Ladner said higher gas prices -- Vancouver drivers were paying the equivalent of $4.01 a gallon this week -- propped up by larger gas taxes also push his constituents to walk or take mass transit.

Williams-Derry said leaders in Washington and other states should look at increasing gas taxes to boost conservation.

"Taxes are sort of the taboo word, but we have one of the most regressive tax systems in the country," Williams-Derry said. "We're actually only asking people to pay the cost of what they're using."

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#415

From: "Troy Helming" <troy@...>
Date: Tue Jul 17, 2007 3:36 pm
Subject: FW: Wall St. Journal

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Good news for the biofuels and wind/solar to hydrogen industries...


Troy Helming ~ Author, Founder, CEO
www.Krystal-Planet.com/troy or www.troyhelming.com
P 913.888.0500 x102 ~ F 913.312.8872 ~ 8527 Bluejacket St, Lenexa, KS
66214-1656
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#416

From: "Troy Helming" <troy@...>
Date: Thu Jul 19, 2007 12:08 pm
Subject: FW: ECJC Newsletter

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Krystal Planet featured in this newsletter...



ECJC Newsletter		July 2007 Issue 6

In this issue

	Message from the CEO Company News KTEC Pipeline Accepting Applications Kansas Women's Business Center Classes: Upcoming Events Bob and Ann Regnier to Receive Volunteer of the Year Award Kansas Angel Tax Credits Enterprise Center of Johnson County At a Glance

Company News

ECJC client, Krystal Planet,has opened it's first private fleet fueling station on the ABC Tire property off Front Street & Gardner Ave. in Kansas City.

It holds up to 8,000 gallons of B50 (50% biodiesel, 50% #2 petro diesel) and has an automated pay at the pump machine that accepts fleet fueling cards.

"Our biodiesel plant is now operating at 50% of rated capacity and should be at 100% by the end of July. We delivered fuel to Gulf Hydrocarbon, Haag Oil, Holland Construction, and their private fueling station in the last two weeks (our biggest 2-week period of deliveries ever)", says owner Troy Helming.

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In June 2007, the Kansas Women's Business Center launched a new brand identity that represents a significant change in the organization's strategic direction. Their mission will expand to concentrate on women-owned businesses with more than $1 million in annual revenues.

The new logo better communicates the role KWBC plays in helping entrepreneurial women reach for the stars in achieving their business objectives.

See their new logo below, under "Kansas Women's Business Center Classes".

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$5M SOUNDS GOOD TO STARTUP
KC firm benefits from angel syndication

Kansas City Business Journal - June 8, 2007
by Rob Roberts, Staff Writer

An early-stage company marketing a device for home detection of middle-ear infections says its requests for angel capital have fallen on keen ears.
Formed in 2005, Innovia Medical LLC of Lenexa is benefiting from a recent capital surge that has pushed total investment to $5 million, said Joe Kessinger, the company's CFO and COO.

To read more of this article, go to the Kansas City Business Journal online.

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Marketed Care is working with the Greater Kansas City Medical Managers Association and has completed a direct mail campaign for membership recruitment.

Marketed Care has also added Heritage Computer and Consulting Services, Inc. as a client, working on promoting their Tech Services, Quality Old-Fashioned Service and other Computer Consulting services to businesses of all sizes.

President and Owner, Debra Mollohan was also quoted in a recent KC Star article about Emergency Room Service.

You can read about her quote by clicking on www.marketedcare.com and link to the article under "Marketed Care in the News".

KTEC Pipeline Accepting Applications

The KTEC PIPELINE technology fellowship program has officially opened the application process for its 2008 class.

The KTEC PIPELINE seeks participants who want to work tenaciously on their venture, whether it is a start- up or an existing business. The program requires attendance at scheduled three-day seminars that occur at least four times during the year - as well as approximately five days of independent work per quarter. Each Innovator is provided a stipend of $36,000 for the year, designed to assist in advancing ventures and providing a source of funds to pursue projects uncovered during the KTEC PIPELINE process.

APPLICATION
Additional information about the KTEC PIPELINE, a complete list of guidelines and the online application is available at www.ktecpipeline.com.

IMPORTANT DATES

· August 31, 2007 - Applications Due · September - November, 2007 - Interviews · December 2007 - Innovators Selected · January 2008 - 2008 Program Begins

To receive additional information about the KTEC PIPELINE, please call 913.307.0004 or email us at info@ktecpipelin e.com.

Kansas Women's Business Center Classes:

KWBC is a resource community designed to help women entrepreneurs as they grow their business. KWBC develops, consults, and mentors women entrepreneurs at all stages of their business.
Check out the following classes that they offer.

KWBC Orientation

DATE: Tuesday, August 14, 2007
TIME: 9:00 - 10:00 am
This one hour session is designed to introduce you to the Kansas Women's Business Center, the services we provide, and informaiton on starting or growing your business. KWBC staff will cover resources available through the Center as well as other resources. Start-up and growth questions will be answered and you will receive an information packet and a plan of action for developing business skills. Fee: Free.

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Emerging Business Women's Discussion Group:

DATE:Tuesday, August 14, 2007
TIME: 8:00 - 10:00 am
COST: $25/session

The above meetings are held at the:
Kansas Women's Business Center
8527 Bluejacket St.
Lenexa, KS 66214

Visit our website at www.KansasWBC.com for more information and registration or call Judy Mathews at 913-492-5922.

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Helzberg Entrepreneurial Mentoring Program & Kansas Women's Business Center Join Efforts To Establish Million Dollar Mentoring Program In Support of Women Entrepreneurs.

The Helzberg Entrepreneurial Mentoring Program (HEMP) and the Kansas Women's Business Center (KWBC) are collaborating to enhance their respective programs which support women business owners who want to grow their businesses. The newly developed pilot program entitled, Million $ Mentoring (Million Dollar Mentoring) is the first formal collaboration of its kind focusing on women entrepreneurs.

HEMP will provide mentors in the form of an advisory council to assist clients that have been identified by KWBC as women owned businesses with high growth potential of over $1 Million in revenues. The goal of this pilot program is to increase the number of successful women entrepreneurs in the HEMP program and increase the annual revenues for the businesses chosen to participate by KWBC.

Upcoming Events

5th Annual ITKC Open
A Fund Raising and Sponsor Appreciation Golf Tournament
August 27, 2007

The event begins at 8:00am (shot gun start) with a 6:45am-7:30am check-in. The cost is $340 per team of four at $85 per person. The tournament format will be a four-person scramble. A networking lunch and awards ceremony will take place immediately after the tournament.

Also, consider becoming an ITKC Open Golf Tournament sponsor. For more information on sponsoring opportunities, send an e-mail to sponsorship@....

There also will be opportunities to contribute through the purchase of mulligans, various contests like putting and chipping, or buying a great drive on a long par 5.

Location: Deer Creek Golf Club
7000 W. 133rd Street
Overland Park, Kansas

Contact: Diana Adams
Email: events@...

Click here to RSVP Now!

Bob and Ann Regnier to Receive Volunteer of the Year Award

Bob and Ann Regnier will be among those honored at this year's Overland Park Volunteer of the Year Annual Dinner on July 20th.

Congratulations, Bob & Ann!

Kansas Angel Tax Credits

The Kansas Technology Enterprise Corporation (KTEC) has announced changes in the Kansas Angel tax credit program that will benefit startup companies in Kansas.

House Bill 2004 has made the following changes to the Angel Tax Credit, which became effective July 1, 2007.

Summary of Changes:

Eligible bioscience companies can now receive tax credits for the first 10 years of business, while IT companies will remain at five years.
Total tax credits have doubled from $2 million in 2006 to $4 million in calendar year 2007.
Permitted investment entities allow tax credits to flow thru to individuals.
Any investor who has not owed any Kansas state income tax for the immediate last three years nor owed Kansas state income tax the current tax year can sell or transfer credits. The transferee must be registered on the Kansas Angels web site as an accredited investor.
An investor is allowed $50,000 in tax credits per investment in a qualified business per year, and a maximum of $250,000 in tax credits per year.

Click here to review the revised statute.
Click here to learn more about the Kansas Angel Tax Credit Program.

Enterprise Center of Johnson County At a Glance

Founded: December, 1994

Business Address: 23,795 ft2 facility at 8527 Bluejacket St.,
Lenexa, KS 66214
www.ecjc.com

Legal entity: 501(c)3 Nonprofit Corporation

Governance: 15-member Board of Directors

Mission: Stimulate business creation and employment in the region by providing value-added resources and services to early stage, high-return, growth companies

Sectors: IT & Telecom, Life Science, Clean Technology, Services

Value added: Business consulting, educational seminars, network access, funding access, positive environment at reasonable rates

Programs: Business incubation, Mid-America Angels LLC, Kansas Women's Business Center, ITKC

Results: 2006-2007(1)-100 jobs created; $5,981,520 debt & equity raised; $13,575,173 sales generated

Since 1999-675 jobs created; $45,513,138 debt & equity raised; $32,838,017 sales generated

Representative companies: Rush Tracking System; Innovia Medical; Chemidex; Professional Engineering

Staff: Joel Wiggins, President & CEO; Clara Hemphill, VP Finance & Administration; Rick Vaughn, VP Business Development; Kathy Giacomino, Administrative Assistant; Sherry Turner, Executive Director KWBC; Kelly Pruneau, KWBC Client Services Manager; Judy Matthews, KWBC Program Manager.

Budget: $1,497,000 (2007)

Funding: Johnson County, KTEC, User Fees, Private sponsors

Message from the CEO

Learning business in the men's room

An entrepreneur can learn some of the most profound business lessons in the most unexpected places. Take the men's room, for example. (I suspect the same lessons can be learned in the women's room, but I can't say for sure!)

Now, I'm sure you are among the 95% who say they wash their hands before they leave (and not among the 40% who say they do but don't!). And washed hands must be dried-right?-chances are, using an electric hand dryer.

The next time you dry your hands-using Xlerator, World, Nova, or whatever-check out the wording on the machine. You will find one of two types of messages; sometimes both.

One is written by the company's engineers that describes the technical specs of the dryer:

Fascinating, really. Makes me want to bring in my tools and take it apart the next time I have to go.

The other message-controlled by the marketing department-describes the advantages of an electric dryer over paper towels:

Saves trees
Protects environment
Eliminates paper towel waste
More sanitary

Comforting, really. Makes me feel like a socially responsible person. Maybe I should wash and dry my hands again so I can save even more paper.

Now to my point!

Business plans should include both kinds of messages, but read more like the latter than the former. You should spend more time and effort on what difference your product or service makes than on how it works or operates. Spend more time telling us the benefits than the features. Yet, most entrepreneurs fail big-time here. They spend too much time on the What and not enough time on the So What of their business.

So, next time you go to the men's (or women's) room, check out the hand dryers. Then go rewrite your business plan.

As always, please send your comments to jwiggins@...

Small Business Administration

email: kgiacomino@...

phone: 913-438-2282

web: http://www.ecjc.com

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#417

From: "Troy Helming" <troy@...>
Date: Tue Jul 24, 2007 7:50 pm
Subject: Tuesday Night Conference Call

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Attn Krystal Planet / Krystal Energy sales associates:

The Tuesday night conference calls shall be field-hosted (no corporate representation) for the next several weeks until a new National Sales Director is hired and/or a volunteer is found to host the calls.

Our corporate team has been focused on getting the biodiesel plant fully operational at its latest output capacity. This must remain our laser focus until completed, so that the company can re-launch sales & marketing efforts for wind, solar, and biodiesel and be able to deliver satisfactory results to our customers and sales force. We anticipate the plant being fully operational by early September. At that time, we should have enough wind turbine installations completed to effectively begin a nationwide wind turbine marketing program. In the meantime, please work directly with your sales manager for all issues related to sales, support, and service.

Announcement: when we re-launch our marketing effort, all associates, sales associates, and sales managers will be required to use the web-based Microsoft Dynamics CRM (Customer Relationship Manager) system from either your computer or your phone / Smartphone / PDA / Blackberry. There is no charge for this service through the end of 2007 (Microsoft is offering a free trial). If you wish to enroll on the free trial, go to http://www.microsoft.com/dynamics/crm/default.mspx. This will allow your sales manager and Krystal Energy corporate staff to monitor your progress with customers, provide better service, communication, marketing, catalog, product management and technical info, installation scheduling, delivery scheduling, support / customer service, and other benefits. Many functions currently provided by the KP back office will be migrated over to the CRM system, which again will work from a smart phone (with Internet access) or computer anywhere in the world.

If you do not have a sales manager who can answer your questions, please contact support@... to request to be assigned to one. Also contact support if you wish to volunteer to host the Tuesday night conference call. This is a paid position (for part-time call hosting) after serving as an unpaid call host for a trial period.

Troy Helming ~ Author, Founder, CEO
www.Krystal-Planet.com/troy or www.troyhelming.com
P 913.888.0500 x102 ~ F 913.312.8872 ~ 8527 Bluejacket St, Lenexa, KS 66214-1656
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#418

From: "cleanmicroturbine" <cleanmicroturbine@...>
Date: Wed Jan 2, 2008 1:23 am
Subject: Microturbines to reduce greenhouse gas in NYC

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Mayor Bloomberg of New York City just announced that they are going to
use these Microturbines for apartment buildings.  They can run on
natural gas, waste gas from landfills or sewers, biogas, as well as
liquid fuels. They require no oil or lubrication to run.

Why can't every city use these? This will help cut greenhouse gases
and cut back on our dependency on foreign oil.

Youtube clip on these turbines
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmBNtoXFX5o

Microturbines to reduce greenhouse gas in NYC
http://www.csemag.com/article/CA6512275.html

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#419

From: "Grant" <grantsaxon@...>
Date: Wed Jan 2, 2008 10:17 pm
Subject: WORLD OF RENEWABLES - UPDATE

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WORLD OF RENEWABLES - UPDATE

We at World of Renewables hope you have had a Great Christmas and a
Happy New Year.
A new year is upon us all and new and fresh opportunities within the
Renewable industry have been posted in our jobs vacancy section
within our members forum.
Link: http://www.worldofrenewables.com/forum.php

For the latest news headlines within the Renewable
please follow the link below.
Link: http://www.worldofrenewables.com/index.php

Many thanks to all our readers for making 2007 a ground breaking year
and making us the No 1 Renewable News/Information portal on the web.

Kind Regards

Grant Rowe
Editor
grantrowe@...
www.worldofrenewables.com

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#420

From: "Troy Helming" <troy@...>
Date: Tue Jan 8, 2008 2:22 am
Subject: Happy New Year!!

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Happy New Year to all Ecos!! We are going to be cleaning up the email database over the next few days. If you are currently using your krystal-planet.com email address please respond to this email with your Eco ID and email address by 1/7/07 so that we may retain your email address for you.

To all past and present Ecos on this mailing list, for a New Year’s Special we are offering the Krystal Portable Furnace for a one time low of $369 plus shipping. This is lower than the Eco price of $449. This is a one time special that we will carry until the end of January. Please respond to this email (jcrooker@...) with your contact information or call 913-888-0500 x104 and refer to the New Year Special for the Krystal Portable Furnace. See attached for details of the Furnace.

Josh Crooker

Krystal Energy

jcrooker@...

913-888-0500 x104

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#421

From: "Grant" <grantsaxon@...>
Date: Wed Mar 5, 2008 5:01 pm
Subject: Renewable Energy News and Jobs.

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Renewable Energy News and Jobs.
Updated several times a day with news and jobs posting in the
following sectors within renewables.

Biomass/Biofuels
Carbon Sector
CHP/Cogeneration
Climate Sector
Consultant/Managment
Education
Environmental
Fuel Cells
Geothermal
Hydropower
Marketing
Renewable Energy
Solar Power
Wave/Tidal Power
Wind Power


News: www.worldofrenewables.com
Jobs:www.renewableenergyjobs.net


Kind Regards


Saxon Rowe
www.renewableenergyjobs.net

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#422

From: "Susie" <usahiker@...>
Date: Thu Nov 13, 2008 5:20 pm
Subject: EV and Hybrid News including Toyota Prius tops German Eco rankings

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EV and Hybrid News including Toyota Prius tops German Eco rankings

Toyota launches microsite for 2010 Prius
Toyota Prius tops German Eco rankings
Ford Fusion Hybrid to be the first-ever hybrid pace car in NASCAR Sprint Cup
Hybrid Technologies, Inc. Unleashes the World's Ultimate Electric Super Car Exclusively at Sam's Club
Dean Kamen Making the 'Segway' into Hybrid Cars
Texas Teen Builds All-Electric Car
Rolls-Royce Electric Car?
Electric KillaCycle sets motorcycle speed record
Quietly, Mini seeks 500 drivers to lease electric car for a year
AFS Trinity Pulls 150 MPG SUV out of Show
ZAP Redesigns 2009 Electric City Car With Hatchback

For all these stories and a video of the Killacycle - Click Here

Cheers,
Susie

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#423

From: "Troy Helming" <troy@...>
Date: Thu Nov 20, 2008 7:48 pm
Subject: FW: [SustainableSanctuary] IMAGINE

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Submitted by the Sustainable Sanctuary Coalition:

From: SustainableSanctuary@yahoogroups.com [mailto:SustainableSanctuary@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Carol Meyer
Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2008 10:05 AM
Subject: [SustainableSanctuary] Fw: IMAGINE

IMAGINE (source unknown)

The year is 2016. You glance at the television one morning
and see President Obama having another of his many press conferences.

He has now been in office for almost 8 years.
He has been a very popular President, and things are so
greatly improved since he took office in January of 2009.
You notice that his hair has lightened and he still has that winning smile and that take charge/positive energy that he had when he was campaigning back in 2008.

You remember how concerned you were about whether or not he
would win in 2008 and you feel deeply contented that he has
been safely in office for such a long time.

He and Congress have accomplished the goals they have set out to address:
global warming, healthcare, development of alternative
energy sources and a variety of other matters important to
the country, caring for the planet and the restoration of America's respect in the world.

You feel deep gratitude for the past eight years and how things have unfolded.

American is seen as a new kind of leader, one that guides globally by responsible and
inspired stewardship.

See it...Feel it...breathe it...Pass it on.

Let us remember... all of the wonderful reasons we appreciate this reality and

our part in helping to build it.

THE CHALLENGE:
Take 30 seconds right now. Close your eyes and imagine exactly what our

country will feel like.

Imagine successful diplomacy.
Imagine peace and restored prosperity,
justice, and the grassroots finding their voice.
Imagine windmills and clean cars and new kinds of sustainable technology.
Imagine the earth being healed and revitalized, with
everyone being brothers and sisters.
Imagine being very proud of your country and its leaders.
Imagine whatever it is that draws you to support change.
Imagine what your life will look and feel like.

Just 30 seconds. Do it several times a day. We can shift
and change the vibration of this country with positive
visions just like this.

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#424

From: "Troy Helming" <troy@...>
Date: Thu Nov 27, 2008 3:51 pm
Subject: Happy Thanksgiving!

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Turkey Day joke...

I recently picked a new primary care doctor. After two visits and
exhaustive lab tests, he said I was doing "fairly well" for my age.

A little concerned about that comment, I couldn't resist asking
him, "Do you think I'll live to be 80?"

He asked, "Do you smoke tobacco, or drink beer or wine?"

"Oh no," I replied. "I'm not doing drugs, either!"

Then he asked, "Do you eat rib-eye steaks and barbecued ribs?"

I said, "No, my former doctor said that all red meat is very
unhealthy!"

"Do you spend a lot of time in the sun, like playing golf, sailing,
hiking, or bicycling?"

"No, I don't," I said.

He asked, "Do you gamble, drive fast cars, or have a lot of sex?"

"No," I said. "I don't do any of those things."

He looked at me and said, "Then, why the heck do you want to live
another 20 years?"
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Best wishes to my friends & colleagues on this special day - we all
have a lot to be thankful for. Cheers! Troy

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#425

From: "Susie" <usahiker@...>
Date: Fri Dec 5, 2008 3:33 pm
Subject: EV News including 150MPG ExtremeHybrid: The Real Deal

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EV News including 150MPG ExtremeHybrid: The Real Deal

150MPG ExtremeHybrid: The Real Deal
Hawaii Endorses Plan for Electric Cars
Bay Area seeks to become electric-car capital
Why electric cars have stalled
Preview: Mini E all-electric car
REVA strives to fine-tune fully electric vehicle
Business up for electric car conversions
Portugal, Renault-Nissan Set Electric-Car Plan
L. A. Auto Show positively electric
Futuristic Aptera looks great, sips fuel
Tesla 1.5 test drive

For all these stories and a video of the New Aptera Electric Care - Click Here

Cheers,
Susie

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#426

From: "Troy Helming" <troy@...>
Date: Thu Dec 11, 2008 7:24 pm
Subject: FW: Reuters - Obama to meet Gore to discuss energy, climate

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Monday, Dec 08, 2008 10:43PM UTC

By Deborah Charles

CHICAGO (Reuters) - President-elect Barack Obama will meet Nobel laureate
and former Vice President Al Gore in Chicago on Tuesday to discuss energy
and climate change, Obama's office said.

Gore, who ran for president in 2000 against George W. Bush and lost, will
meet Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden to discuss how energy and
climate policies "can stimulate the economy and create jobs," a statement
from Obama's office said.

Obama is in the process of narrowing down picks for top energy and
environment cabinet posts and has signaled that both will be major policy
priorities for his administration.

Gore has indicated he is not interested in a position of climate "czar" or
any cabinet post.

But Gore, who starred in the Oscar-winning documentary "An Inconvenient
Truth" and won the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize for his work to combat rising
temperatures and boost awareness of climate change, will likely have a lot
of suggestions for Obama about how energy policies can help stimulate the
economy.

Just two days after Obama won the November 4 election, Gore's Alliance for
Climate Protection rolled out a media campaign to push for immediate
investments in energy efficiency, renewable power generation like wind and
solar technology and the creation of a unified national power grid.

Gore and his group are in line with most U.S. environmental groups, which
believe the Obama administration has a chance to stem global warming after
what many see as stalling by President Bush's administration.

Obama, who takes over from Bush on January 20, has made it clear his White
House would break from his predecessor on climate change and other
environmental policy issues.

During this year's presidential election campaign, Obama pledged if he were
elected he would make Gore a major player on the topic of climate change.

Obama has promised to increase U.S. use of renewable energy sources
dramatically and reduce dependence on foreign suppliers of oil.

He has just begun to lay out his plans for a massive recovery plan to help
stimulate the U.S. economy and create about 2.5 million jobs.

The first policy he mentioned in a radio address spelling out his top
priorities was that his administration would launch a massive effort to make
public buildings energy efficient.

"Our government now pays the highest energy bill in the world. We need to
change that," he said on Saturday.

"We need to upgrade our federal buildings by replacing old heating systems
and installing efficient light bulbs. That won't just save you, the American
taxpayer, billions of dollars each year. It will put people back to work."

(Editing by David Alexander and Cynthia Osterman)

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#427

From: "Troy Helming" <troy@...>
Date: Sat Jan 3, 2009 1:03 am
Subject: Happy New Year!

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Friends -

Well, we're still here, kind of. :) Krystal Planet has a free gift for any former (or current) customer or distributor. Please review the updates below:

1. Krystal Planet is still in business, but has no active employees. Unpaid volunteers work for the company now.

2. With Obama entering office in a few weeks, 2009 & beyond will be exciting for renewable energy.

3. KP still has distribution agreements with product suppliers. As a former KP customer, you can buy at KP's cost plus S&H if you wish: portable infrared furnace ($599 retail, buy for $338 plus S&H), tankless water heaters ($238 & up depending on model), solar shingles, various wind turbines, etc. http://www.krystal-planet.com/prodserv.asp Questions? Email jcrooker@...

4. Like the other former staff, I have a full-time job elsewhere (I work for an industrial biodiesel equipment supplier). I am still pursuing my dream of clean power, and will never give up! After 5 years of working for next to nothing from KP/KE, I had to take a paying job to provide for my family. I've been humbled enough to learn that I should stick to what I do best: building a sales team / downline.

5. Recession = Opportunity. The current economy has led me to seek, for the 1st time since KP, a solid network marketing company to join. As you probably know, I've been very successful building large 'downlines' in network marketing prior to KP. I now believe the best way to achieve the Freedom Plan is to make enough money myself to begin personally financing clean energy projects myself. I've found the perfect company for that goal: a solid well managed start-up backed by $300 Million, a 30-year old public billion-dollar company, and 9 patents on their life-changing products. I've already helped 3 people qualify for a luxury car paid for by the company. I'm building it fast and am looking to help 3 more people get the luxury car (plus residual income of $3,000/mo+) by March 31st. If you're looking for a secure addtl income source, let me know and I'll send info. I helped 22 people make over $10,000/mo in the past, and I'm doing it again. I'd be honored to work with & help anyone who was affiliated with Krystal Planet to achieve that goal. Together, we can still change the world: if I help you reach your goals, it can help me develop the Freedom Plan.

6. Krystal Planet is making plans to be recapitalized in 2009. Obama clean energy initiatives are expected to help organizations like KP. Once funded, KP plans to offer some exciting new programs, including on-site solar & wind system "No Money Down" rentals. Let us know if you want more info. Note: KP does not plan to resurrect its network marketing compensation structure, but will have commission-only direct sales opportunities.

FREE GIFT: ANY former (or current) KP customer gets your choice of one of the following...

1. A free 30-minute consultation with Troy Helming by phone, where you can 'pick my brain' regarding how to make your home or business more energy efficient & save money. I charge $115/hour as a consultant to many companies & high-net-worth individuals to do this kind of work on a regular basis. I'm willing to offer 30 minutes free to you as my way of thanking you for your support of KP. It's the least I can do.

2. A free 30-minute wellness interview / consultation with Troy Helming by phone using proprietary consumer health software I have access to. For those who don't know, I've learned a great deal over the last 20 years from my mother's fight against cancer using non-conventional wellness techniques, I've studied under natural healers, attended wellness seminars & read many books on the subject. I'm not a health-care practitioner but I'm confident I can pass on enough tips & knowledge that you can quickly improve your energy, mood, body fat % and immune function.

Whether you accept the gift offer or not, I wish you the best in 2009. Cheers!

Troy Helming
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#428

From: "idoenergys" <idoenergys@...>
Date: Mon Dec 29, 2008 2:36 am
Subject: World�s Most Ambitious Solar Plan in LA

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The city of Los Angles is taking up the world's most ambitious solar power project. Till date this project will be the largest solar power plan started by any city in the world. They are planning to install 1.3 Giga Watts (GW) of solar power and register their city's name in the book of green economy. Read more at http://earthalternate.blogspot.com/

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#429

From: Stephen Shaffer <redsblooded@...>
Date: Tue Feb 10, 2009 3:32 pm
Subject: Great way to save Energy!

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Hi my name is Stephen,
If your looking for ways to cut down your energy bills then I have the site for you.
After much searching on the Internet I finally found a great way to cut my utility costs.

Build your own solar power system

You can build a great looking solar power system for as little as $200
Simply by using parts found at your local hardware store

Why should you create your own power at home?

-You will save hundreds of dollars every time you get your power bill!
-This is great for our environment and your children will thank you for it.
-With our complete instructions this makes for a fun at home project.
-When you can make renewable power for less than $200, why wouldn't you!
-You will be able to spend your savings on more important things
-Knowing that you are doing your part to conserve our planet feels great!

For more information click the link below and go to the web site I did.

http://artaq.earth4.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=090207A

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#430

From: "Susie" <usahiker@...>
Date: Tue Feb 3, 2009 5:45 pm
Subject: EV & Hybrid News including Is the Fisker Karma the Hybrid Car Answer?

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EV & Hybrid News including Is the Fisker Karma the Hybrid Car Answer?

ZAP Alias Electric Car to Compete for the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE
All May Not Be Lost for the American Car
Ford's electric car project charges ahead
Is it Karma? Is the Fisker Karma the Hybrid Car Answer?
2010 Prius pushes average to 50 mpg
Ford hybrid owners to get tax credit up to $3,400
Testing the Plug-In Prius

For all these stories and a video of the Fisker Karma - Click Here

Cheers,
Susie

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#431

From: "altern4" <altern4@...>
Date: Tue Feb 3, 2009 5:22 am
Subject: 150MPG Human Powered Goblin Aero

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These vehicles, known as velomobiles, allow a single occupant to travel faster than a bicycle using their own power. Power assist systems are available as an option. Based upon high tech aerodynamics engineering and standard cycling technology, Read more at
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#432

From: "altern4" <altern4@...>
Date: Wed Jan 28, 2009 9:18 am
Subject: Cisco Aims To Cut Energy Costs with Network Controls (NewsFactor)

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Cisco Systems has taken the wraps off a new technology enabling companies to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Called Cisco EnergyWise, the innovative architecture encompasses a network-based approach for measuring, mapping, reporting and reducing the energy consumption of both Cisco and non-Cisco Internet Protocol devices. Read more at
http://earthalternate.blogspot.com/

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#433

From: "Terence P Ward" <otherlleft@...>
Date: Wed Feb 18, 2009 1:58 pm
Subject: Saving energy

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There's a great blog post on AltGlobe today about products that are really good at saving energy. Check it out; what do the rest of ya think?

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#434

From: "Susie" <usahiker@...>
Date: Thu Feb 19, 2009 2:11 pm
Subject: EV & Hybrid News including GM working with EEStor for Volt

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EV & Hybrid News including GM working with EEStor for Volt

S.F. unveils electric car charging stations
Chery Auto unveils first self-made electric car
ZAP Cheers Electric Car Tax Credits in Stimulus Act
Subaru Electric Car G4e
GM working with EEStor for Volt
Fort Worth entrepreneurs try to make electric cars a thing of the now
Volkswagen and Toshiba to develop electric car
Tesla CEO: Federal loan for electric-car plant could come soon
Plug-in Hybrids Roll On, in Stimulus Package
Hybrid repair expenses roughly equal to non-hybrids
Free Parking Ends for Hybrids in LA

For all these stories and a video of the Subaru G4e Electric - Click Here

Cheers,
Susie
Electric and Hybrid Cars

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#435

From: "Susie" <usahiker@...>
Date: Thu Mar 5, 2009 5:06 pm
Subject: EV & Hybrid News including Electric Cars Center Stage at Geneva

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EV & Hybrid News including Electric Cars Center Stage at Geneva

Electric cars center stage at Geneva
Tesla electric sports car coming to Canada
Wheego Begins Taking Electric Car Orders
MIT team chases sun in World Solar Challenge
Neil Young Confirms New, Electric Car-Inspired LP "Fork in the Road"
2010 Toyota Prius Hybrid Electric Car Technology Exposed
Nissan Plans to Launch Mass Market Electric Cars in Europe Next Year
Toyota Prius Touring best value vehicle, Consumer Reports says
Honda hybrid hot: production hike planned for Insight
Enterprise adds 5,000 hybrid rental cars nationwide
NYPD Blue Goes Green with Hybrid Cars

For all these stories and a video of a World Solar Challenge - Click Here

Cheers,
Susie
Electric and Hybrid Cars

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#436

From: "Rose Ciros" <annarosas1@...>
Date: Tue Mar 3, 2009 7:53 pm
Subject: HELLO NEW TO THE GROUP

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I wanted to ask if anyone is interested in coming to a echo "GREEN" presentation
involving
household cleaning products for our home.  More and more people are becoming
more
aware about making changes in our living habits.  If interested please get back
to me.

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#437

From: "idoenergys" <idoenergys@...>
Date: Mon Dec 22, 2008 3:07 pm
Subject: 'Solar' ship unveiled

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KOBE (Kyodo) The world's first large ship to use the sun to help power engine-related devices was unveiled Friday in Kobe, with a ceremony to turn on the flow of energy from solar panels installed on deck. Read more at http://earthalternate.blogspot.com/

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#438

From: "idoenergys" <idoenergys@...>
Date: Mon Jan 12, 2009 4:38 am
Subject: Renewable Energy From Slow Water Currents

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We can use slow moving ocean and river waves for a new, reliable and affordable alternative energy source. A University of Michigan engineer has developed a device that acts like a fish that turns the potentially destructive vibrations in water into clean, renewable energy. Read more at http://earthalternate.blogspot.com/

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#439

From: energygroup58 <energygroup58@...>
Date: Tue Mar 17, 2009 6:30 pm
Subject: RE: Ethanol, Alternative Energy Financing and Renewable Power Financing

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Funding Available for Ethanol, Alternative Energy Project and Renewable Power Project ranging from $5M to 500M

Having trouble financing your Ethanol, Alternative Energy projects and Renewable Power project? We have direct contact with one of the largest private funds that are currently funding these projects, both construction and long term financing for the following projects.

* Biodiesel Plants

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Our goal is assist you with finding the best source of funding to meet your needs.

So contact us today at ABCHMinc@... and let us get to work for you.

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#440

From: barry <poppwr@...>
Date: Fri Mar 13, 2009 9:22 am
Subject: Pollution dims skies as well as befouling the air

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yuck!

read the short article:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090312/ap_on_sc/sci_global_dimming

--barry

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#441

From: "altern4" <altern4@...>
Date: Thu Mar 19, 2009 11:56 am
Subject: Turning Sunlight Into Liquid Fuel

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The green plants trap sunlight energy and convert it into electrochemical energy. Now scientists want to imitate the process of photosynthesis to produce clean and green liquid fuels from carbon dioxide and water. Read more at http://earthalternate.blogspot.com/

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#442

From: "greenvictorybond" <greenvictorybond@...>
Date: Mon Apr 6, 2009 5:54 am
Subject: Help the environment & the economy w/ Green America's Clean Energy Victory Bonds

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Vote today for Green America's Clean Energy Victory Bonds.  VOTING ENDS
TOMORROW, TUESDAY, APRIL 7!!!  If you have Facebook, please add the proposal to
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to your contacts and other listservs.  You can be part of the solution!!!

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