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Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5C Monthly Meeting April 17, 2007 Catholic University - Life Cycle Institute 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Directions: on Michigan Avenue, NE turn North onto John McCormack Rd, then left to parking garage next to Flather Hall, then walk Southwest to Institute. Call to Order and Welcoming Roll Call Part I: Community Concerns and Presentations 7:05 p.m. 1. Acknowledgements of Special Guests and Community Leaders 2. Office of Ward 5 Councilmember Harry Thomas, Jr. 3. Introduction of Presenters: • Public Safety Report Capt. Melvin Scott, 5D MPD Introduction by Commissioner Hammond, ANC5C Public Safety Liaison • Update on DDOT Beautification Grants -- Sharlene Reed, DDOT Planner -- Introduction by Commissioner Bonds, SMD5C01 4. Report on National Marathon Run through ANC5C -- Commissioner Davenport 5. Update on Bloomingdale Farmers Market plans -- Commissioner Davenport 6. Report on Traffic Calming Proposals Approved by ANC5C -- Commissioner Daneker 7. Status of ANC5C Community Grant Awards of 12/06 -- Commissioner Bonds et al 8. Community Concerns and Announcements -- 8:00 p.m. 9. Issues Update by Office of Community Affair .……… Alice Thompson, Ward 5 Coordinator 10. Report on Activity in the Single Member Districts and Committees Part II: Committee of the Whole Executive Session 8:15 p.m. 1. Approval of the Minutes of 3/20/07 Meeting -- Commissioner Grant 2. Treasurer's Report -- Commissioner DeFoe Outstanding Business: 3. Approval of Quarterly Financial Report -- Commissioner DeFoe 4. Pay Bills -- Commissioner Daneker 5. Return of Outstanding ANC Property -- Commissioner DeFoe 6. Ratify Operating Rules and Procedures -- Commissioner Phillips 7. Catholic University: Storage and IT Assistance -- Commissioner Salatti 8. Update on Office Space -- Commissioners Bonds and Holloway New Business: 9. Ratify 2007 ANC Meeting Schedule and Location 10. Establish meeting date for ANC Planning Workshop Session I 11. Community Reception (light snacks served) 8:40 p.m. Adjournment -- 8:50 p.m.

If you are interested in tutoring please contact Experience Corps at 202-797-1150 they have a tutoring relationship with DCPS.

Nachiappan, Do you have any knowledge of total solar irradiance (TSI) for Mars? Total solar irradiance describes the radiant energy emitted by the sun over all wavelengths that falls each second on 1 square meter outside the earth's atmosphere--a quantity proportional to the "solar constant" observed earlier in this century. It measures the solar energy flux in Watts/square meter. There is a theory that increased solar output is the cause to global warming. Is Mars is experiencing a global warming pattern simular to Earth? In my opinion, you should display your skills and help the community gain greater understanding of the truth to the world around them. You answer the above question and you will get my attention.

Scientists have found the first unequivocal link between man-made greenhouse gases and a dramatic heating of the Earth's oceans. The researchers - many funded by the US government - have seen what they describe as a "stunning" correlation between a rise in ocean temperature over the past 40 years and pollution of the atmosphere. More than three-quarters of the particulate pollution known as black carbon transported at high altitudes over the West Coast during spring is from Asian sources, according to a research team led by Professor V. Ramanathan at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego. Though the transported black carbon, most of which is soot, is an extremely small component of air pollution at land surface levels, the phenomenon has a significant heating effect on the atmosphere at altitudes above two kilometers (6,562 feet). As the soot heats the atmosphere, however, it also dims the surface of the ocean by absorbing solar radiation, said Ramanathan, a climate scientist at Scripps, and Odelle Hadley, a graduate student at the Center for Atmospheric Sciences at Scripps. The two are lead authors of a research paper appearing in the March 14 issue of the Journal of Geophysical Research. The dual effect carries consequences for the Pacific Ocean region that drives much of Earth's climate. "That's the primary concern we have with these aerosols," said Hadley. "They can really affect global climate." "The soot heating of the atmosphere exceeds the surface dimming and as a result the long range transported soot amplifies the global warming due to increase in carbon dioxide," said Ramanathan. "We have to find out if this amplification is just restricted to spring time or is happening throughout the year." The researchers found that transported black carbon from Asian sources is equal to 77 percent of North American black carbon emissions in the troposphere during the spring. In a follow-on study funded by the California Energy Commission (CEC), Hadley, Ramanathan and fellow Scripps climate scientist Craig Corrigan are now studying how much carbon might be incorporated into precipitation and what the effects on melt rates of Sierra Nevada snow pack could be. The measure of high black carbon concentration from Asian sources "is a startling finding by itself, but its potential importance is magnified by the fact that black carbon is believed to have a disproportional impact on regional climate," said Guido Franco, technical lead for climate change research at the CEC's Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) program. "Fortunately, we have already started to address this issue with Scripps and more studies are being planned." The researchers compared rarely available in-flight data collected during the spring 2004 Cloud Indirect Effects Experiment (CIFEX), a component of which was a series of atmospheric meteorological measurements made during flights originating in Eureka, Calif. The team combined that information with data from 30 West Coast meteorological stations and compared it with computer predictions made by the Chemical Weather Forecast System (CFORS). Transport of Asian black carbon, particulate pollution generated by automobile exhaust, agricultural burning and other sources, is heaviest in spring when cold Arctic fronts dip to lower latitudes and loft warmer air to higher levels in the atmosphere. It is part of a worldwide transport of aerosols that sees them remain aloft at high altitudes for up to two weeks. Black carbon concentrations diminish as they move farther away from their sources in cities and farmlands in countries such as China and India. However, over the Pacific Ocean, the particles are in sufficient concentration to have a heating effect on the upper atmosphere, a prediction based on output from other computer models besides CFORS. At the same time, the radiation-absorbing particles dim skies at the surface. On a regional level, that amount of heating, or positive radiative forcing, the black carbon causes in the skies over the Pacific is about 40 percent of the forcing that has been attributed to the carbon dioxide increase of the last century, said Ramanathan. It likely has measurable effects on a variety of other physical and biological conditions in the areas of the Pacific over which the particulate pollution passes. "It was a major surprise," said Ramanathan, Hadley's adviser at Scripps. "When we came up with the preliminary results, we had to check it and recheck it." Results from Hadley's study of black carbon's snow pack effects are expected by the end of this year. Authors of the Journal of Geophysical Research article besides Hadley and Ramanathan include Corrigan, Greg Roberts and Guillaume Mauger at Scripps Oceanography and Gregory Carmichael and Youhua Tang of the University of Iowa. The National Science Foundation, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the California Energy Commission funded the study.

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I think this is more of a problem of instant gratification. This is a problem of both consumers and manufacturers. Consumers want instant gratification of obtaining everything they see advertised. Manufacturers want an instant return on their investment. Traditional capitalism is the realization that it takes time to make money. New Capitalism puts emphais on immediate profit today and less resources on tomorrow. Toyota has used a traditional capitalist approach to manufacturing. In the past decade General Motors has used a new capitalist approach to manufacturing. Toyota has put money into research and development of more fuel efficient cars and manufacturing practices. General Motors has put more money into advertising its current line of trucks and SUVs. Toyota is in the process of dethroning GM from its position of the largest manufacturer of Automobiles. This is also apparent in comparing the United States stock market with the European stock market. This is the first year that the European stock market has passed the United States by 100 billion dollars. You can see the same thing happenning in politics. Look how much money is being spent now on political candidates two years before the election. The same thing can be said about Health, Education, Defense, etc.. Until we restore our initial "Protestant Work Ethic" over the "Keep up with Jones" media mentality this economy will keep sliding until it reaches a medium with the rest of world.

Karl, Margarita still has not sent me the list of tutoring services she promised. I have left several messages with her and the Office of Strategic Planning Services. Have you contacted her? In fustration I called Sandra-Walker McLean of the Office of the Chief Academic Officer. Sandra was quite charming and apoligized for my fustration. She is going to contact Margarita and get the information for me. You can contact Sandra at 202.442-5090

Capitalism alone is not enough to run a successful and effective capitalist system. The more I read about alternative energy production, invention and legislation, the more I see Europe passing the United States. In the past corn and cars iconic symbols of American prosperity, but today those symbols are franchises and entertainment. Every year we buy roughly $500 billion more in goods and services from foreigners than we sell overseas. At the same time, the federal government is running a budget deficit of more than $400 billion annually. Americans are living above their means. To put it simply, the United States gives the rest of the world more than half a trillion dollars every year. In exchange, the rest of the world gives us products and services. The time is now for American manufacturers to focus exporting products to foreign buyers. The December to January change in exports of goods reflected increases in capital goods ($1.0 billion); consumer goods ($0.5 billion); foods, feeds, and beverages ($0.3 billion); and industrial supplies and materials ($0.3 billion). Decreases occurred in automotive vehicles, parts, and engines ($0.7 billion) and other goods ($0.2 billion). This is a good indicator that foreign consumers are wanting to buy cheaper American products. Security and enviromental products are good products to export. More on that later.

I sense a contradiction to your evolutionary term on "what is science." Here you put a value on the importance of historical anthropology. You then undervalue the philosophy of science. Climate models have long suggested that global warming could bring shifts in vegetation and storm patterns. Now, researchers are focusing on the human dimension of those changes. In my opinion, combining "nature" with "nurture" we come closer to one unified principle. An increase in global temperature will put a strain on the socio-economic carrying capicity of the planet. For example. Researchers are currently studying how the changing environment in Northern Canada will effect the health of Inuit by decreasing access to traditional foods from the land. I think some definitions are in order for you to further this debate. Climatology is the study of climate, scientifically defined as weather conditions averaged over a period of time, and is a branch of the atmospheric sciences. Climate - The average of weather over at least a 30-year period. Note that the climate taken over different periods of time (30 years, 1000 years) may be different. The old saying is climate is what we expect and weather is what we get. Climate Change - A non-random change in climate that is measured over several decades or longer. The change may be due to natural or human-induced causes. Climate Model - Mathematical model for quantitatively describing, simulating, and analyzing the interactions between the atmosphere and underlying surface (e.g., ocean, land, and ice). Climate Outlook - A climate outlook gives probabilities that conditions, averaged over a specified period, will be below-normal, normal, or above-normal. In addition we must look at the scientific research currently being done here in the United States. NOAA warns of dangerous weather, charts our seas and skies, guides our use and protection of ocean and coastal resources, and conducts research to improve our understanding and stewardship of the environment which sustains us all. NOAA's research, conducted through the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), is the driving force behind NOAA environmental products and services that protect life and property and promote sustainable economic growth. Research, conducted by programs within NOAA and through collaborations outside NOAA, focuses on enhancing our understanding of environmental phenomena. You should research the climate models of these research institutions: Cooperative Institute for Atmospheric Sciences and Terrestrial Applications (CIASTA) Las Vegas/Reno, NV-- CIASTA is a cooperative institute among NOAA and the University and Community College System of Nevada (UCCSN). CIASTA is administered by the Desert Research Institute on behalf of the UCCSN. CIASTA brings a formalized focus to a number of research projects and programs encompassing weather research, climate, air quality and terrestrial ecosystems studies related to global change and hydrology and water supply in the arid regions typical of the intermountain West. CIASTA supports university researchers, postdocs and students. Cooperative Institute for Climate Applications and Research (CICAR) Palisades, NY-- CICAR is a cooperative institute between NOAA and Columbia University, New York. CICAR research themes include the modeling, understanding, prediction and assessment of climate variability and change; development, collection, analysis and archiving of instrumental and paleoclimate data; and development of the application of climate variability and change prediction and assessment to provide information for decision makers and assess risk to water resources, agriculture, health, and policy. CICAR brings together scientists from NOAA Laboratories, in particular the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory in Princeton, New Jersey, and scientist of the Earth Institute at Columbia University, in particular the Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory. Cooperative Institute for Climate and Ocean Research (CICOR) Woods Hole, MA-- CICOR is a cooperative institute between NOAA and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. The research activities of CICOR will be organized around three themes: the coastal ocean and near-shore processes, the ocean's participation in climate and climate variability, and marine ecosystem processes analysis. These theme areas, each of which has significant implications for human society, are interrelated, and scientific progress will require collaborations by scientists within and between disciplines. In each case, progress will depend on a combination of fundamental process studies, the development and deployment of technological systems for sustained observation, and the development of predictive models that are based on an understanding of the underlying processes and that assimilate information from observational systems. Cooperative Institute for Climate Science (CICS) Princeton, NJ-- CICS is a cooperative institute between NOAA and Princeton University. Research is conducted within four themes, Earth System Studies, Biogeochemistry, Coastal Processes and Paloeclimate, in collaboration with NOAA's Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory. CICS supports approximately 44 University researchers, postdocs and graduate students. Cooperative Institute for Limnology and Ecosystems Research (CILER) Ann Arbor, MI-- CILER is a cooperative institute between NOAA and the University of Michigan with formal links to Michigan State University and other universities in the Great Lakes Basin. CILER's research activities are organized around five research themes: climate and large-lake dynamics; coastal and nearshore processes; large-lake ecosystem structure and function; remote sensing of large lake and coastal ocean dynamics; and marine environmental engineering. The Institute supports research scientists, postdoctoral research fellows, research support staff, and students at the University of Michigan and other Great Lakes universities. Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) Miami, FL-- CIMAS is a cooperative institute between NOAA and the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences. Research is conducted within three themes--Climate Variability, Fisheries Dynamics, and Coastal Ocean Ecosystem Processes--in collaboration with ERL and the National Marine Fisheries Service. CIMAS supports 45 university researchers, postdocs, graduate students, and staff. Cooperative Institute for Mesoscale Meteorological Studies (CIMMS) Norman, OK-- CIMMS is a cooperative institute between NOAA and the University of Oklahoma. Research fields include basic convective and mesoscale forecast improvements, and climatic effects of controls on mesoscale processes, socioeconomic effects of mesoscale weather systems and regional scale climate variations. The Institute collaborates with the National Severe Storms Lab, and supports the NWS modernization efforts in Norman. CIMMS supports ~130 university researchers, postdocs, students, and staff. One of my teachers said to me, "LUKE ACCEPT NO DOGMA." It took me awhile to understand that truth.

I spoke with Monique Smith today. She said that she had forwarded my request to Carol Flemming at 202.727-8204. I then spoke with Carol Flemming about 1901-03 Lincoln Road N.E. She stated that she understood that there would be a parking problem and would contact KL Properties about their renovation plans.

Here is another photo of the current renovation.

Our neighborhood Commissioner, Kris Hammond, just wrote back to me: I still will like to see what they plan to do about parking. Currently, it is difficult to find a spot.

Anyone interested in volunteer tutoring should contact Margarita Correa at DC Public Schools. Margarita can be reached at: Email: margarita.correa@k12.dc.us Tel: 202.727-6165

I just spoke with Monique Smith, Special Assistant and Scheduler for Councilman Harry Thomas Jr. at (202) 724-8028. Monique promised to get back with me about what is going on at the end of day.

Does anyone know what is going on with the Apartments on the corner of T and Lincoln. I see that they are now gutting the buildings. Is there any building plans that we can see? Also is there any thoughts about the major parking problem that is about to happen when the buildings gets completed in August.

Amen Karl. Teachers cannot be expected to do this alone. It is really difficult to find information on what Tutoring programs are available for our children. These bright boys and girls wil be our future leaders one day.

Ed, Do you think Georgetown can take Ohio State?

Is it possible that you can post some of the dates as well? That way people can make plans.

When things are going your way, food becomes less necessary. How is the campaigning going Nelson?

WHERE: Gather at Freedom Plaza and March to the Capitol Reflecting Pool Metro Stops: For Freedom Plaza — Metro Center or Federal Triangle For the Capitol Reflecting Pool — Federal Center SW WHEN: DC Emancipation Day, April 16, 2007 2:30 PM—Gather at Freedom Plaza, 13th St. & Penn. Ave., NW 4:00 PM—Rally at the Capitol Reflecting Pool, 3rd St. & Independence Ave., NW WHAT: Voting Rights March— The Largest Demonstration Ever for DC Voting Rights WHO: DC Vote, League of Women Voters, Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, Common Cause, DC for Democracy, Greater Washington Urban League, Mayor Fenty, Chairman Gray, Delegate Norton, other elected officials, civic leaders, coalition partners and dedicated citizen activists WHY: Because it time’s to demand the vote and end taxation without representation!

Here is the transcript of Valerie Plame's testimony

I contacted Kwame Brown's Office of Communications on this issue. Latoya Foye explained the Council member's resolution was for the District government to verify that its retirement funds are not be invested in Sudan. There is a growing Genocide Intervention Network that has a uniquely targeted approach to divestment, focusing on the most egregiously offending companies in Sudan. Since the ultimate intent of Sudanese divestment is to protect the victims of genocide, it is important to tailor divestment so as to have maximal impact on the government of Sudan’s behavior and cause minimal harm to innocent Sudanese. Divestment should therefore be targeted to those companies that meet all of the following criteria: have a business relationship with the government or government-created project, impart minimal benefit to the country’s underprivileged, and have expressed no significant corporate governance policy regarding the current situation in Darfur. Such targeted divestment implicitly excludes the vast majority of companies in Sudan, including those tied to the agriculture sector, distributing general consumer goods, promoting non-oil related infrastructure development in underprivileged regions of the country, or involved in provision of goods and services intended to relieve human suffering or to promote welfare, health, education, and religious and spiritual activities.

How can President Bush in his right concience allow a company to drain United States coffers to help Iran? Senate Commerce Committee member Byron Dorgan (D-ND) asked yesterday, “I want to know, is Halliburton trying to run away from bad publicity on their contracts? Are they trying to run away from the obligation to pay U.S. taxes? Or are they trying to set up a corporate presence in Dubai so that they can avoid the restrictions that currently exist on doing business with prohibited countries like Iran?” The Dubai announcement, which comes at a time when Halliburton is under investigation by government agencies over allegations of improper business dealings, has drawn criticism from politicians including Senator Hillary Clinton. Critics are questioning whether the move is really an effort to avoid taxes and recent legal inquiries. Here is Halliburton's release: Halliburton announced last month that it would spin off its 81 percent stake in KBR, its subsidiary that received more than 90 percent of its Pentagon contracts in 2006. Securities analysts said the move would aid Halliburton's stock price, which has languished at lower price-to-earnings ratios than other oilfield services companies. In recent years the company has become the center of several controversies involving the 2003 Iraq War and the company's ties to U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney. Cheney retired from the company during the 2000 U.S. presidential election campaign with a severance package worth $34 million. As of 2004, he had received $398,548 in deferred compensation from Halliburton while Vice President. Cheney also retains unexercised stock options at Halliburton, which have been valued at nearly $8 million. Other allegations of fraud by Halliburton, specifically with regard to its operations in Iraq, have come to light during the Iraq War. The associations between Cheney and Halliburton had led many to speculate with regard to improprieties and profiteering from the war. Halliburton alledgeley falsified the number of meals they prepared and then submitted false claims for reimbursement. Halliburton and its subcontractors contend that billing discrepancies for the dining facilities stemmed from interpretive differences in their contracts, which required them to be prepared to serve a minimum number of meals per day. When they billed for these minimum numbers however, the DCAA countered that they should only be required to pay for meals served. Of the more-than-$200 million in question, $51 million was eventually retained by the U.S. Army Field Support Command. As of 2003, Halliburton was still operating in Iran. CNN, in a report entitled "US companies are operating in Iran despite sanctions," reported that a Halliburton spokesperson told the news agency that HPS helps Iran build oil rigs in the country's south.

I blame both the President, Congress, the Democratic Party, and the Republican Party on the poor conditions of United States Army's premier medical center. All we have is a bunch of ongoing, overlapping investigations and no action. It repulses me to think the same people that lay flowers at Arlington Cemetary every Memorial Day are the ones that let this happen for years. I wonder if this has anything to do with the Walter Reed Army Medical Center Closure announcement on May 13, 2005. The Government does not want to pay to upkeep a place its going to shut down. Well, for better or worse we are at war. Soldiers are getting hurt and need the best treatment possible. Maybe some of the high dollar weapons funding needs to be shifted to out our troops.

Bud Light, DC101, Hot 99.5 & HiBall Events are hosting National ShamrockFest ’07 on Saturday, March 10, 2007. This year’s incredible new location is the RFK Stadium Festival Grounds. Doors open at 12 noon. Munich has Oktoberfest, Tennessee has Bonaroo, New Orleans has Jazz Fest, Brazil has Carnival. Now, get ready for the most exciting music festival on the east coast! ShamrockFest, which rocks the Nation’s Capital, has joined the party elite. After five years of extraordinary growth, the 6th annual ShamrockFest has graduated to a whole new level. Staged on a massive, spectacularly-crafted festival ground, with a multitude of entertainment areas, dozens of incredible performers, and much more, the National ShamrockFest is now recognized as one of America’s premier festivals. So get your GREEN on and get ready to party like never before – at SHAMROCKFEST `07!!! The event features nine stages and over 40 live acts, plus rows of food and beverage booths, beer booths, craft vendors, awareness booths, dozens of rides and activities for all ages. The stages feature an impressive lineup of over 40 bands and DJ’s – representing a variety of genres, from rock and power pop to folk and, of course Irish. The lineup includes: Flogging Molly, Carbon Leaf, The Connells, Emmet Swimming, Jimmie’s Chicken Shack, Mr. Greengenes, Fools & Horses, Burnt Sienna, Liquid A, Laura Lea and Tripp Fabulous, Scott’s New Band, Flying Cows of Ventry, JunkFood, ThatGuy, Kelly Bell Band, Danny McGlaughlin Band, Doug Segree Band, The Street Dogs, Lionize, Scythian, Ice Wagon Flu, Furnace Mountain Band, Screaming Orphans plus other exciting local and national acts. DJ’s include: DJ-AM, Pat Premier, Kwest, Dave Russell (FLIPSIDE), Rene, and many more. Admission Prices Are: Tickets: Main Event: $20 and up; VIP: $100 and up Children under 13 are free · Rain or shine (indoor/outdoor festival) · Portion of proceeds to benefit Stop Child Abuse Now · All-ages festival, but must be over 21 to drink Detailed information and advance tickets can be purchased through the event web site: http://www.shamrockfest.com