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Steven Chu, the new Secretary of Energy:

Energy Choice — Nobelist with Science Passion

The New Team — Steven Chu

Obama Selects Steven Chu as Energy Secretary

I’ve got mixed thoughts and am getting up to speed on Chu’s positions on energy issues — will have to chew on it a bit.  His statement that nuclear has to be part of the picture is disturbing to say the least, but on the other hand he’s no fan of coal.  He’s serious about global warming.  He’s a lot better than Hazel O’Leary in Clinton’s administration, anyone is, but…  So anyway, I’m reading the blather on the lists and looking around…  He seems an interesting an thoughtful guy, but… but… but… NUCLEAR?

And then there’s transmission, from the WSJ article below:

How about renewable energy? Dr. Chu already had a taste of Washington power-brokering, in a briefing with current Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman and Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson. He pitched them on the idea of an interstate electricity transmission system to be paid for by ratepayers. That would solve one of the biggest hurdles to wide-spread adoption of clean energy like wind and solar power.

From the WSJ’s Environmental Capital:
Steven Chu: Coal is my worst nightmare

Here’s an hour long interview to get an idea what he’s about:

Conversations with History: Steven Chu

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Energy@Berkeley: Solutions to Global Warming

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Dr. Steven Chu at the National Energy Summit

Oh, my, I’m no fan of Biden, but look who he picked up:

It’s in the news everywhere:

Biden picks Chester County pooch

Biden’s new pooch, SO CUTE!

New puppy for Bidens

Thanks to Matt Leonard for this, it is too crass for words, you MUST look at:

The Clean Coal Carolers

You get to choose from a few “coal” songs that are so awful that Krie started yowling and yipping and wouldn’t stop.

It had to happen, there’s a “First Puppy” on doggyspace…

… and on the front page of the New Yorker

… and here’s a few First Dogs, that beauty in the back is probably undercover Secret Service:

So who’s the First Dog going to be?  The doggyspace lobby is working hard on this one…

Autumn is at the Humane County of Goodhue County and looking for a home:

She was found as a stray, and went to the shelter on October 15, so it’s time for you to go take her for a run around the block, a test drive, and she if she’s the doggie for you.  She’s nearly 6 years old, born in July (how do they know???) and she’s up to date on shots.  From the shaving on her belly, and her right front leg, it looks like she’s just been spayed.  She looks so much like Kenya!

Humane Society of Goodhue County

1213 Brick Ave

Red Wing, MN 55066
Phone: 651-388-5286

Hours: 10-5 Monday-Sunday

Autumn’s page HERE