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To: jackielalanne who wrote (56824)	9/22/2004 4:59:15 PM
From: longnshort	Respond to of 89467

You are naive

To: jackielalanne who wrote (56824)	9/22/2004 5:11:07 PM
From: jackielalanne	Respond to of 89467

U.S. Could Eliminate Oil Use in 50 Years ens-newswire.com SNOWMASS, Colorado , September 22, 2004 (ENS) - By 2015, the United States can save more oil than it gets from the Persian Gulf; by 2025, use less oil than in 1970; by 2040, import no oil; and by 2050, use no oil at all, according to a new study by the Rocky Mountain Institute. "Unlike previous proposals to force oil savings through government policy, our proposed transition beyond oil is led by business for profit," said Rocky Mountain Institute CEO Amory Lovins. "Our recommendations are market-based, innovation-driven without mandates, and designed to support, not distort, business logic," Lovins said. "They're self-financing and would cause the federal deficit to go down, not up." The plan, "Winning the Oil Endgame: Innovation for Profits, Jobs, and Security," shows how at an average cost of $12 per barrel, in 2000 dollars, the United States can save half its oil usage through efficiency, then substitute competitive biofuels and saved natural gas for the rest This can be accomplished without taxation or new federal regulation, the study shows. "Because saving and substituting oil costs less than buying it, our study finds a net savings of $70 billion a year," Lovins said. "That acts like a giant tax cut for the nation. It simply makes sense and makes money for all." The RMI study focuses on cars and light trucks (SUVs, pickups, and vans). These vehicles account for nearly half of projected 2025 oil use. The report demonstrates that ultralight, ultrastrong materials like carbon-fiber can halve vehicles' weight, increase safety, and boost efficiency to about 85 mpg for a midsize car or 66 mpg for a midsize SUV. "BMW has confirmed that carbon-fiber autobodies weigh only half as much as steel and have exceptional crash performance," said Lovins. "The resulting fuel savings can be like buying gasoline for 56 cents a gallon." This peer-reviewed Rocky Mountain Institute study is based on its five coauthors' 70 years of combined energy experience, mainly in the private sector, and on extensive industry input. The Pentagon and diverse foundations and private donors funded the research. The report predicts that to fight better and save money, the Pentagon - the world's largest oil buyer - will accelerate the market emergence of superefficient land, sea, and air platforms. "A fuel-efficient military could save tens of billions of dollars a year," said Lovins, who served on a Pentagon task force studying this issue. "As our nation stops needing oil, think of the possibilities of being able to treat oil-rich countries the same as nations that don't own a drop. Imagine too our moral clarity if other countries no longer assume everything the United States does is about oil." The report is introduced in forewords by former Secretary of State, Treasury, and Labor George P. Shultz, an ex-Marine who also chaired the Bechtel Corporation, and by oil geologist and former Shell Chairman Sir Mark Moody-Stuart. The report, its executive summary, and its technical backup is found at: www.oilendgame.com .

To: jackielalanne who wrote (56824)	9/22/2004 6:02:29 PM
From: elpolvo	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 89467

wuli- September 21st, 2004 catstevens.com BOGUS ACCUSATIONS A recent news story regarding Yusuf Islam (Bio) (Cat Stevens (Bio)) being deported and a plane diverted due to his being on a terrorist "watch list" has recently hit the press. CatStevens.Com has not yet spoken to Yusuf or a spokesperson, but we want to assure all readers that Yusuf has in no way supported any terrorist groups or activities. In fact he has a long record of doing just the opposite. Investigations into Yusuf's own charities and his contributions to others have never shown any terrorist connections. Such accusations are completely ridiculous and unfounded. Yusuf Islam has devoted his life to peace. He lives it and he believes it. His being on any sort of "watch list" is certainly an error. It's also a very sad state of affairs when a man best known as a peace loving pop star can be grouped into the same category as Osama Bin Laden just because of his chosen faith. ************************************************************ September 22nd, 2004 yusufislam.org.uk STATEMENT ON DEPORTATION ISSUE Yusufislam.org.uk sent the follow statement today regarding the deportation incident. Site visitors and fans alike will no doubt have heard about today's news that Yusuf Islam (Bio) has been refused entry into the US. As yet we have no specific information from the US immigration authorities as to why he was not allowed to enter the country. What we can say, however, is that he will be shocked and angered at being associated with anyone who commits acts of violence. He has vehemently and consistently criticized terrorist acts and has always advocated peace through his songs and his extensive humanitarian relief work. He has travelled many times to the US, most recently two months ago on a visit with his record company. Any suggestion therefore that he poses a security risk due to alleged connections with terrorist activities is totally denied as it is simply wrong. We are seeking further details so that we can challenge the decision to refuse him entry. When we have more information we will be able to comment further. We feel certain that this matter will be resolved soon. ************************************************** i'd write more about this but... i'm being shadowed by a moon fellow. peace. -ep