There could be no better investment in America than to invest in America becoming energy independent! We need to utilize everything in out power to reduce our dependence on foreign oil including using our own natural resources. Create cheap clean energy, new badly needed green jobs and reduce our dependence on foreign oil.The high cost of fuel this past year seriously damaged our economy and society. The cost of fuel effects every facet of consumer goods from production to shipping costs. After a brief reprieve gas is inching back up.OPEC will continue to cut production until they achieve their desired 80-100. per barrel.It costs the equivalent of 60 cents per gallon to charge and drive an electric car. If all gasoline cars, trucks, and SUV’s instead had plug-in electric drive trains the amount of electricity needed to replace gasoline is about equal to the estimated wind energy potential of the state of North Dakota.We have so much available to us such as wind and solar. Let’s spend some of those bail out billions and get busy harnessing this energy. Create cheap clean energy, badly needed new jobs and reduce our dependence on foreign oil. What a win-win situation that would be for our nation at large! There is a really good new book out by Jeff Wilson called The Manhattan Project of 2009 Energy Independence Now. http://www.themanhattanprojectof2009.com
This is so freakin’ cool! Thanks for sharing this information about something positive going on that holds promise for actually making a difference. It will be interesting to see if crime/violence statistics decrease substantially for those communities that receive the benefits of the new Peace Ambassadors. If the results are significant, I’d love to see this program in other major cities.
I’m sure these type of programs need funding to be effective. I recommend you and your readers support the Youth PROMISE act – H.R. 1064/S. 435 – as a way of securing federal funds to spread the value. Check out Change.org – http://bit.ly/Y085M – to find out more about the legislation and send a letter to Congress.
Great writing from an amazing woman….keep up the great work senorita. Thank you for helping the powerless and for those who do not have a voice. Te admiro.
I was there Pete, I respect you for what you said. I'd like to get involved. I knew Danny when he was five and running around his grandfather's house with an NFL football. It was as big as him. I looked at him and said son your too small too carry the pill. He looked at me like I was a jerk or crazy. I know I can help and be an inspiration. I'm going back to school at PCC at 65yr' and having a ball….Thanks, Addison Sr.
I believe there is a sense of possibility being created by ABLA, one that is strengthened by the clear evidence of the strong impact of the organization's work. Nothing speaks louder than a series of tangible impacts.
As a Cherokee Native American Activist and a former member of the Richmond California Violence Prevention Movement, I have seen close to 515 homicides in the City of Richmond from 2001 to the present.
The declaration of a 'war on violence' by the Richmond city government was not the panacea, instead it failed miserably.
I have often stated in town hall meetings and on television, the best way to win the 'war on violence' in Richmond is to 'TEACH THE VALUES OF PEACE'.
In the killing fields of Richmond, most of the victims of homicides are youth or young adults. Teaching the values of peace begins with our youth and young adults. From a Native perspective, winning the war on violence begins in the home with a strong, spiritual belief and value system.
We believe that Creator made all generations, past, present and those of the future, holy people. This is what our Elders teach us from the time we are born.
Our families and Elders teach our young people that they must tear away the images and stereotypes that mainstream society has placed upon them as Native peoples.
Violence and killing is not traditional in Native culture, it is a learned behavior from mainstream society.
We teach our youths not to attack, punish or beat themselves up for crimes that they have never committed in regards to racism. Our Elders and families teach our young people to have good self-esteem, self-worth and self-value, for as the original holy people this was Creators plan.
Native people know that it is both family and community responsibility to teach the values of peace to our young people.
We teach our young people honesty and accountability concerning violence. It begins with accepting responsibility for self and acknowledging any past use of violence.
Admitting any wrongdoing, communicating openly and truthfully to renounce the use of violence in the future places our youth on the right path. We place a heavy emphasis that all life is sacred.
The final lesson in teaching the values of peace is quite simple. It is helping young people understand their relationship to others and all things in Creation.
Be responsible for your role, act with compassion and respect, and remember ALL LIFE IS SACRED. Native culture is prevention!
This is why Unity One is one of the best at intervention and pervention. Not! it's the way of life! Big Jeff works to save lives because he loves his community and is not looking for self gratification or a pay check.Stay stronge with the movement my Black brother.
Schmoozing up to former President Bill Clunton. Pete Carroll? Pete you are not even in the same league as President Clinton! Pete I think you are a phony who tries to be something you are not. For instance all sorts of things mention on the Internet about a girlfriend and that you are divorced and then "wife Glena" shows up by you talking to Pres. Clinton. Pete you don't seem happy with Glena so what in the he'll are you doing? The only thing you can do right, at least for now, is coach the USC Trojans football team. Remember Pete you are coaching a little boys game and making BIG money to do so – way more than Zi think you are worth.
Who knows where to download XRumer 5.0 Palladium? Help, please. All recommend this program to effectively advertise on the Internet, this is the best program!
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Just happened to Google your name. I always knew you were a good man, your character shines through within this article. Shine on!
One of these days we all have to get together again, maybe we can round up Urbanovich and Stoll?!
Hope all is well with you and yours.
Gordon Z.
There could be no better investment in America than to invest in America becoming energy independent! We need to utilize everything in out power to reduce our dependence on foreign oil including using our own natural resources. Create cheap clean energy, new badly needed green jobs and reduce our dependence on foreign oil.The high cost of fuel this past year seriously damaged our economy and society. The cost of fuel effects every facet of consumer goods from production to shipping costs. After a brief reprieve gas is inching back up.OPEC will continue to cut production until they achieve their desired 80-100. per barrel.It costs the equivalent of 60 cents per gallon to charge and drive an electric car. If all gasoline cars, trucks, and SUV’s instead had plug-in electric drive trains the amount of electricity needed to replace gasoline is about equal to the estimated wind energy potential of the state of North Dakota.We have so much available to us such as wind and solar. Let’s spend some of those bail out billions and get busy harnessing this energy. Create cheap clean energy, badly needed new jobs and reduce our dependence on foreign oil. What a win-win situation that would be for our nation at large! There is a really good new book out by Jeff Wilson called The Manhattan Project of 2009 Energy Independence Now. http://www.themanhattanprojectof2009.com
Let me know if you have more photos of this event please? My name is Jessica and you could email me at jkraft@usc.edu. I would really appreciate it!
This is so freakin’ cool! Thanks for sharing this information about something positive going on that holds promise for actually making a difference. It will be interesting to see if crime/violence statistics decrease substantially for those communities that receive the benefits of the new Peace Ambassadors. If the results are significant, I’d love to see this program in other major cities.
I’m sure these type of programs need funding to be effective. I recommend you and your readers support the Youth PROMISE act – H.R. 1064/S. 435 – as a way of securing federal funds to spread the value. Check out Change.org – http://bit.ly/Y085M – to find out more about the legislation and send a letter to Congress.
Great writing from an amazing woman….keep up the great work senorita. Thank you for helping the powerless and for those who do not have a voice. Te admiro.
I was there Pete, I respect you for what you said. I'd like to get involved. I knew Danny when he was five and running around his grandfather's house with an NFL football. It was as big as him. I looked at him and said son your too small too carry the pill. He looked at me like I was a jerk or crazy. I know I can help and be an inspiration. I'm going back to school at PCC at 65yr' and having a ball….Thanks, Addison Sr.
Pete, I forgot to say what an outstanding young man Danny grew up to be, what a loss to the community and his family. God bless….
I believe there is a sense of possibility being created by ABLA, one that is strengthened by the clear evidence of the strong impact of the organization's work. Nothing speaks louder than a series of tangible impacts.
TEACHING THE VALUES OF PEACE
By: Mike (Ali) Raccoon Eyes Kinney
As a Cherokee Native American Activist and a former member of the Richmond California Violence Prevention Movement, I have seen close to 515 homicides in the City of Richmond from 2001 to the present.
The declaration of a 'war on violence' by the Richmond city government was not the panacea, instead it failed miserably.
I have often stated in town hall meetings and on television, the best way to win the 'war on violence' in Richmond is to 'TEACH THE VALUES OF PEACE'.
In the killing fields of Richmond, most of the victims of homicides are youth or young adults. Teaching the values of peace begins with our youth and young adults. From a Native perspective, winning the war on violence begins in the home with a strong, spiritual belief and value system.
We believe that Creator made all generations, past, present and those of the future, holy people. This is what our Elders teach us from the time we are born.
Our families and Elders teach our young people that they must tear away the images and stereotypes that mainstream society has placed upon them as Native peoples.
Violence and killing is not traditional in Native culture, it is a learned behavior from mainstream society.
We teach our youths not to attack, punish or beat themselves up for crimes that they have never committed in regards to racism. Our Elders and families teach our young people to have good self-esteem, self-worth and self-value, for as the original holy people this was Creators plan.
Native people know that it is both family and community responsibility to teach the values of peace to our young people.
We teach our young people honesty and accountability concerning violence. It begins with accepting responsibility for self and acknowledging any past use of violence.
Admitting any wrongdoing, communicating openly and truthfully to renounce the use of violence in the future places our youth on the right path. We place a heavy emphasis that all life is sacred.
The final lesson in teaching the values of peace is quite simple. It is helping young people understand their relationship to others and all things in Creation.
Be responsible for your role, act with compassion and respect, and remember ALL LIFE IS SACRED. Native culture is prevention!
Mike (Ali) Raccoon Eyes Kinney
This is why Unity One is one of the best at intervention and pervention. Not! it's the way of life! Big Jeff works to save lives because he loves his community and is not looking for self gratification or a pay check.Stay stronge with the movement my Black brother.
im so glad it went well. i wish i could of made it. but the sucess of the event is all that matters. :] – @ustrojan2011
PS. i have your blog added to my subscriptions and linked on mines
I believe the website is actually http://www.hankzipzer.com not henry. But this is still a wonderful story. Thanks.
Schmoozing up to former President Bill Clunton. Pete Carroll? Pete you are not even in the same league as President Clinton! Pete I think you are a phony who tries to be something you are not. For instance all sorts of things mention on the Internet about a girlfriend and that you are divorced and then "wife Glena" shows up by you talking to Pres. Clinton. Pete you don't seem happy with Glena so what in the he'll are you doing? The only thing you can do right, at least for now, is coach the USC Trojans football team. Remember Pete you are coaching a little boys game and making BIG money to do so – way more than Zi think you are worth.
Who knows where to download XRumer 5.0 Palladium?
Help, please. All recommend this program to effectively advertise on the Internet, this is the best program!
Great piece on Pete & USC football team who granted wish to a boy who undergoes surgery that will permanently blind him:
http://www.parentdish.com/2009/12/02/as-little-boy-loses-sight-he-asks-to-see-usc-football-as-final/?ncid=bannadusaolp00000029
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