| | | MASDAR...a Progressive's, Collective Vision (Please watch Milton Friedman's Video) |
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Federal Government Invests in MASDAR Economic, Environmental and Social Progress In 2008, Barrack Obama proclaimed the fundamental change of America. In 2012, his campaign slogan is "Forward". What does that mean? Where is Americain 2030? As Americans fight over the rich paying their fair share, reducing social programs like Social Security and Medicare and reducing our military, our federal tax money is being spent in Abu Dhabi. With the push for Smart Growth, Sustainable Development, Comprehensive Planning and now the funding of MASDAR (an Abu Dhabi program), they have given us a glimpse of their vision. Hilary Clinton provided this glimpse during a speech in the Middle East. This is a partnership between the governments of "United States and Abu Dhabi around renewable energy, and climate change and sustainable development that takes advantage of Human Capital." (0:13) Hillary Clinton continues to claim that "The old strategies for growth and propersity will no longer work." (0:33) "We have high hopes that it will provide the link between developed and developing countries in sustainable energy production." (1:56) "MASDAR and the U.S. Department of Energy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding last year, to promote joint research development of clean energy technologies." (2:12)  | | Hillary Clinton at Masdar Institute (Click on video to view) |
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What is MASDAR? The World's First Sustainable City!
On February 8, 2008, the Government of Abu Dhabi launched an ambitious plan to create the World's Sustainable City...MASDAR City.
MASDAR will be Zero Waste, Zero Carbon and a Fossil Fuel Free city. (1:00). They will eliminate the fossil fuel automobile..and have pedestrian only streets (1:07) The goal is to have the highest quality of life with the lowest environmental impact. For a city of the future, "Master Planners" have gone back in time.
Transport (2:16) The transportation system includes a subway, light rail and high speed rail. Everyone will be within 250 meters from public transport. (2:45)
SMART Technology (2:47) City design aims to reduce electricity and water demand as much as possible. "Smart" buildings and appliances will monitor consumption. World Wildlife Fund and BioRegional have developed It's academic and researchers will search for solutions to mankind's most pressing problems including...security, climate change and sustainable human development. (5:43)  | | Welcome To Masdar City (6:51) Note: 609 likes and only 14 dislikes (Click on the video to view) |
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SMART Technology Verizon's Home Monitoring & Control
As previously mentioned, "Smart" buildings and appliances will monitor consumption to ensure that cities meet zero carbon emissions.
While corporation like Verizon is ushering in mechanisms to remotely monitor and control appliances, cameras and thermostats within your home. But what happens when restrictions are placed on our uses of electricity, water and other resources? | | | Controlling Your Home with Verizon Home Monitoring & Control 6 Like & 0 Dislike (Click on the video to view) |
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Conclusion ...a Glimpse into the Future
If we continue this path, MASDAR provides an insight into our future and what it will resemble, but everyone knows that enough utopias to fit 7 billion people cannot be built.
This societial utopia is totally depended on the collective. Where all actions are monitored by technology in the name of the environment. Our education system reinforces this collective thought, as the betterment for humanity is the reason. This is a system in which someone cannot escape. The essence of innovation is thinking outside the box but Milton Friedman puts it the best.  | | Milton Friedman - Capitalism |
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| Local Events! Get Involved! Victory Rally with Paul Ryan and the Republican Team! Tuesday, September 18th at 5pm, Doors open at 3pm Ferguson Center for the Arts Christopher Newport University 1 Avenue of the Arts Newport News, VA 23606 All attendees will go through airport-like security and should bring as few personal items as possible. No bags, sharp objects, umbrellas, liquids, or signs will be allowed in the venue. Cameras are permitted. For questions, contact us at: TeamVA@mittromney.com | (757) 279-8253. For Important Campaign Updates: Text (VA) to GOMITT (466488) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CCHT Meeting Tuesday, September 18th at 7pm Harbour Coffee in the New Town 4260 Casey Blvd Williamsburg, VA 23188 The Concerned Citizens of the Historic Triangle will hold meeting every 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm. They will update everyone as to what's on the horizon! CCHT is a group mainly looking out for property rights of the citizens of Williamsburg, James City County and York County. This is a great opportunity where a small business owner, Harbour Coffee in New Town, supporting our cause. Things to be aware of.....the chicken keeping issue....wow! And chickens are sustainable.... You would think they'd want property owners to have them! http://concernedcitizensofthehistorictriangle.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AARP: You've Earned a Say, Newport News! Wednesday, September 19th from 10am to noon, Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital 2 Bernardine Drive Newport News, VA 23602 AARP is holding a "listening session' this Wednesday (Sept 19) at the Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News (Ed and Health Resource Center, Auditorium A, 2 Bernardine Drive, Newport News) from 10 am until noon to 'learn about the proposals being considered for the future of Medicare and voice their opinions on those options.' For further information readers are referred to two sites: www.earnedasay.org and www.aarp.org/va Thanks to the ladies at Peninsula Patriots, they plan to attend this event. |
| Peninsula Tea Party Events! September and October Events Peninsula Tea Party Public Meeting Wednesday, September 19th at 7:00 - 8:30pm at the "Tabb Library" Tabb Library 100 Long Green Blvd Yorktown, VA 23693 This meeting is intended to unite in the direction of the Peninsula Tea Party. As there will be some updates Peninsula Tea Party, most will be listening to you. Please attend to help us mold the Peninsula Tea Party into a strong organization, it cannot be done without you. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Education Series: Health Care Taxes Wednesday, September 26th at 6:30pm Location - TBA Ray Nations from Liberty Tax Service will discuss the taxes being implemented by the Affordable Health Care Act. As Carrie Triepel provided a detail discussion on how our health care would be provided, Ray will discuss the taxes involved. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Peninsula Tea Party Public Meeting Wednesday, October 17th at 7:00 - 8:30pm Hampton Library 4207 Victoria Blvd Hampton, VA 23669 This meeting is intended to unite in the direction of the Peninsula Tea Party. As there will be some updates Peninsula Tea Party, most will be listening to you. Please attend to help us mold the Peninsula Tea Party into a strong organization, it cannot be done without you.
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