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  Third Planet - US Energy Policy 2001
U.S. policy includes a myriad of other issues, but energy is certainly one of the policy sectors that cuts across all sector boundaries and affects almost every aspect of daily public and private life.
U.S. citizens can themselves become the champions of these goals and policies, so that they work for their implementation and improvement through both the democratic process of government, through the capitalist process of business innovation, and through participation as consumers.
The world system of the future is in a continual process of achieving dynamic equilibrium between the level of human extraction from the planet’s resources and the ability of the planet and the sun to both replenish these resources and restore the ecological viability of life of the environment, humans included.
www.thethirdplanet.org /USenergyPolicy2001.htm   (9402 words)

  
 Planet Shark Productions :: About The Shark
Planet Shark provides showbiz companies and organizations with a unique and targeted opportunity to reach showbiz professionals & executives worldwide through our newsletters, website, and other special promotions.
Interested parties please contact the shark at sohosharky@aol.com or via the "contact us" button in the navigation bar.
Planet Shark Productions (and our team of pro readers!) provide fast, professional script coverage, doctoring, and analysis for dedicated screenwriters worldwide.
www.planetsharkproductions.com /about   (558 words)

  
 ISP-Planet - News - US LEC Acquires StarNet
Palatine, Il.-based StarNet was acquired by Charlotte, N.C.-based US LEC, a CLEC, yesterday in deal worth $1.2 million in cash plus the assumption of unspecified liabilities.
StarNet had filed for Chapter 11 protection in 2002, and, as is the case in the ISP industry, had maintained service for several years while in bankruptcy protection.
US LEC purchased StarNet out of the process in a procedure known as a Section 363 deal, for the rules governing the purchase of assets that are under bankruptcy protection.
www.isp-planet.com /news/2004/clec_041112.html   (417 words)

  
 Dark Planet: The Datastorm
Dark Planet in skirmish mode is one of the most fun, because the team spent a lot of time playing here we decided that the best way to set and retain the atmosphere was to keep the music as ambiance as opposed to a musical piece which could easily become repetitive.
One of the things which is very powerful in Dark Planet is the ability to redefine almost any of the keys to be whatever you're used to, so if you don't like pressing ‘x', you can change it to ‘y' if you prefer it that way.
The 3D engine in Dark Planet is already in the top handful of 3D RTS engines in existence, but we're already two generations forward from this inside the company and by the time Edgies release the next evolvement of the game engine we'll be even further ahead of the competition.
www.strategyplanet.com /darkplanet/interview.shtml   (1973 words)

  
 Thorn Tree Forum - Lonely Planet   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
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Lonely Planet does not verify or endorse any information on the Thorn Tree, and we are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered in connection with use of the Thorn Tree or its content.
thorntree.lonelyplanet.com /terms.cfm   (1567 words)

  
 Lonely Planet | About Us   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Lonely Planet is passionate about bringing people together, about understanding our world, and about people sharing experiences that enrich everyone's lives.
Lonely Planet and the Lonely Planet logo are trademarks of Lonely Planet and are registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office and in other countries.
Please send us feedback if you know of any misuses of our name or logo.
www.lonelyplanet.com /help/about.cfm   (790 words)

  
 Indiantelevision.com > News Headlines > Animal Planet US to start community outreach campaign next year
MUMBAI: In a bid to reinforce its commitment to celebrating the special bond between humans and animals, Animal Planet in the US is partnering with affiliates nationwide to encourage people to take action in their communities with the Be A Hero campaign.
The aim is to drive revenue while simultaneously providing residents with the tools needed to play an active role in the welfare of animals in their hometown.
Discovery US senior VP distribution and marketing strategy Lori McFarling says, "As the only television network dedicated to the connection between humans and animals, Animal Planet continues to provide our affiliate partners with unique platforms to engage their communities through a variety of worthwhile causes.
www.indiantelevision.com /headlines/y2k5/dec/dec59.htm   (502 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Americas | US proposes planet watch
US Secretary of State Colin Powell has said a shared global system for monitoring changes in the Earth's climate is essential for the United States and the world.
The idea is to gather and collate environmental data from a range of sources, making something which scientists do already more systematic.
The US is asking for a 10-year commitment which will see the project gradually expand from the West into developing countries.
news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/americas/3112331.stm   (317 words)

  
 Planet Ark   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Planet Ark works to show people the many ways they can reduce their day to day impact on the environment - at home, at work and in the community.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us.
Unless noted otherwise, the contents of this website are Copyright © 2006 Planet Ark. Reproduction without authorisation is not permitted.
www.planetark.org   (407 words)

  
 Education Planet - About Us   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Education Planet, a developer of web-based educational products, is committed to enhancing the teaching and learning process by providing teachers, students and schools with easy access to online educational resources and tools.
Created by teachers for teachers, Education Planet's popular subscription product "Lesson Planet" is a teacher-centric search engine that helps educators quickly search over 50,000 online lesson plans (located across the Web) that have been reviewed and rated by credentialed K-12 teachers.
Lesson Planet is available individually to teachers and homeschoolers as well to groups, schools and districts via site license.
www.educationplanet.com /us/about.html   (169 words)

  
 Indiantelevision.com > Breaking News > Animal Planet US all set to bug viewers
The adventures of Animal Planet US' bug man, quirky entomologist Ruud Kleinpaste will take viewers on a journey into the world of insects- large and small.
His new series Buggi' With Ruud debuts on Animal Planet US in June as part of the network's brand-new destination night, Wild Wednesdays.
Animal Planet US executive VP and GM Maureen Smith said, "Animal Planet has swarms of new, exciting programming set to debut in 2005.
www.indiantelevision.com /headlines/y2k5/jan/jan135.htm   (278 words)

  
 Chef's Planet - About Us   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Founded in November of 2002, Chef's Planet has quickly become one of the kitchenware industry's rising stars and has gained a reputation, and national recognition, for innovative and practical products.
Mike brings over 11 years of sales management, marketing and distribution experience to Chef's Planet, and is a graduate of Arizona State University, with a degree in Business Management.
Chef's Planet will also be represented, through sales partners, at regional trade shows and tabletop fairs taking place in major cities throughout North America.
www.chefsplanet.com /company.shtml   (280 words)

  
 The University of Birmingham People & Planet - Contact Us
One of the best ways to find us and have a chat about things is to come along to one of our meetings.
E-mail is probably the quickest and most convenient way to contact us (it also saves paper!), but please be aware that delivery and checking times vary and you may not get a reply straightaway.
If you want to drop off a parcel or write us a note when you're in the Guild this is the best way of getting it to us.
students.bugs.bham.ac.uk /peopleandplanet/en/contact.php   (649 words)

  
 Planet Command & Conquer, CnC Generals, Red Alert, Tiberian Sun, Renegade
Chrono101 is doing a nice Friday Night Files feature every week, but to do this, he needs new files.
The Cold War Crisis team shows off the US Green Beret in their latest update.
The US Green Beret is equipped with a rifle and a knive.
planetcnc.gamespy.com /show_archives.php   (760 words)

  
 Mars Observer: return to the Red Planet - US craft to journey to Mars to conduct geology and climate studies Science ...
Mars Observer: return to the Red Planet - US craft to journey to Mars to conduct geology and climate studies
Global dust storms, boulder-strewn terrain, a landscape scarred by ancient channels - these images of Mars were made familiar by the spacecraft that flew past, orbited, or landed on the planet in the 1960s and 1970s.
Even a weak field would indicate that the planet still has a partially liquid core, an apparent prerequisite for generating magnetic activity, French says.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1200/is_n12_v142/ai_12677637   (462 words)

  
 Planet Ocean
Planet Ocean is a full service PADI 5 Star Dive Facility serving the greater Cincinnati area.
Planet Ocean has qualified technicians on staff to service all of your equipment.
All of us at Planet Ocean invite you to become part of our team.
www.planetoceans.com   (243 words)

  
 People & Planet - Ethical Careers
People and Planet has merged its extremely popular ethical careers service with The Ethical Careers Guide, to bring you a comprehensive one-stop site full of useful information.
By supporting us you will be helping tens of thousands of people at the beginning of their careers to find out about these issues, and to take positive action individually and together.
Help us to take this further, by supporting People and Planet.
www.peopleandplanet.org /ethicalcareers   (507 words)

  
 Contact Us - Kitty Planet   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
We are pleased to announce we now ship to domestic US and Canada.
We know it's important to put your best paw forward so if your unused product doesn't live up to your expectations we'll send you a replacement or if you prefer a refund.
Please allow us 3 weeks to credit your account and 1-2 billing cycles for the credit to appear on your statement.
www.kitty-planet.com /contactus.html   (126 words)

  
 The Planet | About Us   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Ten years ago, The Planet set forth to stake its claim in a largely uncharted and undiscovered frontier – advanced Web hosting.
And still others would say the world's most comprehensive suite of advanced security solutions is what puts us over the top.
But ultimately, we understand that our customers seek out The Planet because the solutions we provide allow their businesses to focus on just that – business.
www.theplanet.com /about   (288 words)

  
 Lost Planet finds US release date - Xbox 360 News at GameSpot   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Lost Planet, from Onimusha creator Keiji Inafune, was unveiled last December for a late 2006 release in Japan on the Xbox 360.
Humankind's survival is put to the test when indigenous creatures and an invading species threaten to eradicate the humans living on the planet.
Lost Planet is the one of the few only games that's looking good so far on this so far lacking system.
www.gamespot.com /news/2006/02/17/news_6144517.html?part=rss&tag=gs_&subj=6144517   (2958 words)

  
 This Dynamic Planet
The map is designed to show Earth's most prominent features when viewed from a distance, and more detailed features upon closer inspection.
The back of the map zooms in further, highlighting examples of fundamental processes, while providing text, timelines, references, and other resources to enhance understanding of this dynamic planet.
The recent activity shown on this map provides only a present-day snapshot of Earth's long history, helping to illustrate how its present surface came to be.
www.minerals.si.edu /tdpmap   (342 words)

  
 RedOrbit - Space - What Melted the Ice Planet?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Second, some resurfacing process (impact gardening or burps of gas with entrained ice crystals percolating to the surface) replenishes the optical surface on a much shorter (<10 Myr) timescale, erasing the destructive effects of energetic particle bombardment.
While the interpretation remains speculative, the good news is that the researchers are, for the first time, able to take useful spectra that reveal unexpected and intriguing properties of the surface of distant Quaoar.
Quaoar's "icy dwarf" cousin, Pluto, was discovered in 1930 in the course of a 15-year search for trans-Neptunian planets.
www.redorbit.com /news/display/?id=110477   (874 words)

  
 The Planet - About Us
The Planet Magazine is published three times yearly and is dedicated to environmental advocacy and awareness through responsible journalism.
The magazine is written designed and edited by students through Huxley College of the Environment at Western Washington University.
The Planet is dedicated to environmental advocacy and awareness through responsible journalism.
planet.wwu.edu /aboutus.htm   (78 words)

  
 Planet Ark : US "energy lite" bill omits wind, renewable fuels   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Planet Ark : US "energy lite" bill omits wind, renewable fuels
US "energy lite" bill omits wind, renewable fuels
WASHINGTON - A Republican proposal for a last-ditch U.S. energy bill is limited to interstate pipeline safety and nuclear power plant insurance and does not include incentives for wind power and other renewable fuels.
www.planetark.org /dailynewsstory.cfm/newsid/18572/story.htm   (357 words)

  
 ABC News: Slowing Planet Affords Us an Extra Second   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Dec 30, 2005 (AP)— If life is often a matter of split seconds the train door that closes in your face, the chance encounter with the love of your life, the near-collision with an oncoming SUV then the universe is about to bestow upon us a generous gift: the leap second.
Eastern Standard Time, one second will be added to our official record of time Coordinated Universal Time, kept by a series of atomic clocks, housed in environmentally sealed vaults in about 80 timekeeping laboratories around the world and certified by the International Bureau of Weights and Measures in Paris.
The rotation of the earth and its orbital path around the sun (which is engaged in a perpetual gravitational tug of war with Jupiter) are inconsistent and always vary slightly.
abcnews.go.com /Technology/wireStory?id=1456643&CMP=OTC-RSSFeeds0312   (409 words)

  
 Planet Half-Life - News, Screenshots, Previews, Reviews, Guides
With more bug fixes and balanced gameplay than ever, this mod is really shaping up to be something great.
Strider Mod has updated their site with a video showcasing the skills of Dog when it comes to strider-killing.
What deserve a special notation, however, are the woods surrounding the map itself.
www.planethalflife.com   (2458 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Red Planet: DVD: Val Kilmer,Carrie-Ann Moss   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
A team of American astronauts, each a specialist in a different field, is making the first manned expedition to the red planet and must struggle to overcome the differences in their personalities, backgrounds and ideologies for the overall good of the mission.
In Red Planet, the only thing thicker than the Martian atmosphere (which is breathable, by the way) is the layer of clichés that nearly smothers a formulaic beat-the-clock plot.
But the most intriguing facet of the story (IMHO) is how the mission commander, so proud of her intellect and capabilities, is tasked with picking her crew for the mission: she naturally chooses other scientists/specialists who are considered tops in their respective fields, and bring their equally swollen egos along for the ride.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00003CX44?v=glance   (2007 words)

  
 Planet Quake - News, Screenshots, Previews, Reviews, Guides
On Thursday, July 13th PCFormat UK Magazine will pull our their rocket launchers and begin a first-to-1000 kills game of Quake IV, as a Sport Relief charity event.
There's an engine mod making the scene called Quake III Cell Shading, adding real-time performance cell shading capabilities, using the kuwahara filter for textures.
Besmella Quake has a few interesting headlines for us today, including news of a chat with quaddicted.com's Spirit, new servers in four countries, a compilation of quakeworld.ru's latest demos and more.
planetquake.gamespy.com   (2270 words)

  
 US Virgin Islands Travel Information | Lonely Planet Destination Guide
If people are going to persist with an American dream, they may as well wake up to some of this.
Though the US flag and Postal trucks prevail, the commonalities pretty much stop there.
The laid-back vibe and some of the most magnificent coast on earth provide a taste of paradise and a bit of light relief to millions each year.
www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/caribbean/us-virgin-islands   (162 words)

  
 Planet Networks Inc. - Supplying Wireless Networking, VOIP/Voice-Over IP, Power Over Ethernet and Wireless Equipment ...
Planet Networks is the US and Canadian distributor of wired and wireless network products from Planet Technology Corporation.
Planet Networks has the ability to engineer the right network solution for your home, facility or campus.
New products are added every day, and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us...
www.planetnw.com   (229 words)

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