[Texgreen] Re: texgreen digest, Democrats Cave
Lesly and William Van Dame
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Regarding 'Democrats Cave,' are lobbyists for companies making money off the War in Iraq having any influence on how the Dem's are voting? I wouldn't be a bit surprised. Dem's are as beholden to the bucks as the Rep's. But I really don't know.
Thanks for any info.
Lesly Van Dame
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Today's Topics:
1. Fwd: this is just sad...one freaking week for "Fay Grim"!!! (tom smith)
2. Fwd: Help push Energy Efficiency through the Senate (Craig MIller)
3. FW: Democrats Cave on Iraq (Alfred Molison)
4. Fwd: this is just sad...one freaking week for "Fay Grim"!!! (tom smith)
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Subject: [Texgreen] Fwd: this is just sad...one freaking week for "Fay Grim"!!!
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Generally I'll just send movie stuff here if it's political, but I think everyone would like these two...
tom smith wrote: Date: Wed, 23 May 2007 09:47:10 -0700 (PDT)
From: tom smith
Subject: this is just sad...one freaking week for "Fay Grim"!!!
To: dallas_indiefilmgroup@yahoogroups.com
It makes me sick that we live in a world where something as retarded as Larry the Cable Guy's brain dead idea of humor, "Delta Farce" is probably going to play for months and make multi-millions, while something as deliriously intelligent as "Fay Grim" will only last a week. In fact, everyone here, whether they're into Hal Hartley or not, ought to feel shame about this twisted cinema Darwinism that constantly rewards dumb ass hack work over thoughtful brilliance. I know, nobody has to explain to me the business of box office, but it's just appalling what sells big time and what gems go mostly unnoticed.
In fact, that's the inexplicable slam on this movie...that it's too intelligent, too complex. Amazing! And again, Larry the Cable Guy is probably going to make a fortune. As far as I'm concerned, Hal Hartley is back after the somewhat disappointing misstep of his "fake sci-fi" feature, "The Girl From Monday". I'm now thinking I should give that a second chance.
You gotta give him credit for coming up with a dazzlingly clever idea for a sequel...in the first movie, "Henry Fool", you just assume the intellectual drifter Henry was just talking bullshit when he refers to his soon to be finished "confession" as something that will "blow a hole right in the world's own idea of itself" and other such laughably over the top hyperbolic assertions. Well it's now revealed that Henry was actually a globetrotting CIA operative in exile, and his multi-part confessions are most likely a coded study in various government atrocities.
Damn clever!!!! And yet "Delta Farce" is what passes for comedy today. I'm sorry, I just can't stop obsessing over this. Anyway the critics are split down the middle on "Fay Grim". About half really liked it, while others though never saying it's bad, just way too convoluted and complicated. Ebert is a good example of a generally thoughtful, savvy movie critic who for the life of him just does not get Hartley even though he trys. In fact, in his new "Your Movie Sucked" collection of negative reviews, he includes his pan of Hartley's inspired monster movie, "No Such Thing".
Ebert will point out things that don't make sense, and that's totally missing the point of Hartley movies as the great majority of them are almost complete nonsense, yet inspired, creative nonsense done in such a subtle, deadpan way where it comes off very weird. The bizarre choreography and body language. The always beautiful score that Hartley always composes/plays. And especially the totally loopy dialog that's delivered in such a straight faced manner. But much of the humor is so buried in the mix to where's it's almost subliminal...you never "get it" the first time. I saw "Fay Grim" twice, a couple of months ago at the AFI film fest and this past weekend. The first time, I thought it was a fun follow up to "Henry Fool", but if I had any mild criticism, it was that the first one was so rich in multi-themes and at least a dozen mini plots, this new one was rather one note with it's main focus on international espionage. A serio-comic "Syriana". Seeing it a
second time reveals more layers.
As I say, with this, Hartley is back, and what is so painful in seeing his movies fail to crack wider then his knowing adoring cult, is that it will get harder and harder for him to constantly make them on a regular yearly basis as he somehow was able to do in the first half of the ' 90s. And it's also one of these Cuban/Wagner things that are simultaneously released in the theaters, the HDnet TV channel and DVD at the same time. So I'm not sure how much that cuts into the big screen market.
Has anyone else bothered to see this? Even those who saw/liked "Henry Fool"? For those who haven't, it might almost be more fun to see "Fay Grim" first and then go back and see "Henry Fool" for the roots of the main charaters. Robert, forget about Box Office Mojo and Rotten Tomatoes and just take a chance on this incredible double feature!! "Henry Fool' alone is one of the greatest movies ever, and you always get something new no matter how many times you see it. Epic magnifigance!! I talked to someone who hadn't seen it in some time. He saw it again in anticipation of "Fay Grim" and was in tears at the end.
Anyway, there was actually a mini interview with Hartley in Monday's Morning News if anyone caught it. Link below as well as a good piece in his hometown paper ( Long Island's Newsday ). Also the "Fay Grim" site that includes the trailer. And a link to the "Henry Fool" and "Simple Men" trailers. Lot's of YouTube complimentary clips to the right of each like Henry Fool gives grammar lessons and the Sonic Youth dance party. Looking for Dad, Hot f---ing Tuna, Protection?, etc.
You have 2 more days to see it on the big screen as it's unfortunately leaving the Magnolia after Thursday *sigh*...
http://www.guidelive.com/sharedcontent/dws/ent/stories/DN-peolede_0521gl.ART.State.Edition1.436c11b.html
http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/movies/ny-ethal5216121may18,0,6058242.story?coll=ny-moviereview-headlines
www.faygrimfilm.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DqwXyN9q84
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5h4Jdu0pkg4
-Tom
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tom smith <tomasmith2003@yahoo.com> wrote: Date: Wed, 23 May 2007 09:47:10 -0700 (PDT)
From: tom smith <tomasmith2003@yahoo.com>
Subject: this is just sad...one freaking week for "Fay Grim"!!!
To: dallas_indiefilmgroup@yahoogroups.com
It makes me sick that we live in a world where something as retarded as Larry the Cable Guy's brain dead idea of humor, "Delta Farce" is probably going to play for months and make multi-millions, while something as deliriously intelligent as "Fay Grim" will only last a week. In fact, everyone here, whether they're into Hal Hartley or not, ought to feel shame about this twisted cinema Darwinism that constantly rewards dumb ass hack work over thoughtful
brilliance. I know, nobody has to explain to me the business of box office, but it's just appalling what sells big time and what gems go mostly unnoticed.
In fact, that's the inexplicable slam on this movie...that it's too intelligent, too complex. Amazing! And again, Larry the Cable Guy is probably going to make a fortune. As far as I'm concerned, Hal Hartley is back after the somewhat disappointing misstep of his "fake sci-fi" feature, "The Girl From Monday". I'm now thinking I should give that a second chance.
You gotta give him credit for coming up with a dazzlingly clever idea for a sequel...in the first movie, "Henry Fool", you just assume the intellectual drifter Henry was just talking bullshit when he refers to his soon to be finished "confession" as something that will "blow a hole right in the world's own idea of itself" and other such laughably over the top
hyperbolic assertions. Well it's now revealed that Henry was actually a globetrotting CIA operative in exile, and his multi-part confessions are most likely a coded study in various government atrocities.
Damn clever!!!! And yet "Delta Farce" is what passes for comedy today. I'm sorry, I just can't stop obsessing over this. Anyway the critics are split down the middle on "Fay Grim". About half really liked it, while others though never saying it's bad, just way too convoluted and complicated. Ebert is a good example of a generally thoughtful, savvy movie critic who for the life of him just does not get Hartley even though he trys. In fact, in his new "Your Movie Sucked" collection of negative reviews, he includes his pan of Hartley's inspired monster movie, "No Such Thing".
Ebert will point out things that don't make sense, and that's totally
missing the point of Hartley movies as the great majority of them are almost complete nonsense, yet inspired, creative nonsense done in such a subtle, deadpan way where it comes off very weird. The bizarre choreography and body language. The always beautiful score that Hartley always composes/plays. And especially the totally loopy dialog that's delivered in such a straight faced manner. But much of the humor is so buried in the mix to where's it's almost subliminal...you never "get it" the first time. I saw "Fay Grim" twice, a couple of months ago at the AFI film fest and this past weekend. The first time, I thought it was a fun follow up to "Henry Fool", but if I had any mild criticism, it was that the first one was so rich in multi-themes and at least a dozen mini plots, this new one was rather one note with it's main focus on international espionage. A serio-comic "Syriana". Seeing it a second
time reveals more layers.
As I say, with this, Hartley is back, and what is so painful in seeing his movies fail to crack wider then his knowing adoring cult, is that it will get harder and harder for him to constantly make them on a regular yearly basis as he somehow was able to do in the first half of the ' 90s. And it's also one of these Cuban/Wagner things that are simultaneously released in the theaters, the HDnet TV channel and DVD at the same time. So I'm not sure how much that cuts into the big screen market.
Has anyone else bothered to see this? Even those who saw/liked "Henry Fool"? For those who haven't, it might almost be more fun to see "Fay Grim" first and then go back and see "Henry Fool" for the roots of the main charaters. Robert, forget about Box Office Mojo and Rotten Tomatoes and just take a chance on this incredible double feature!! "Henry Fool' alone is
one of the greatest movies ever, and you always get something new no matter how many times you see it. Epic magnifigance!! I talked to someone who hadn't seen it in some time. He saw it again in anticipation of "Fay Grim" and was in tears at the end.
Anyway, there was actually a mini interview with Hartley in Monday's Morning News if anyone caught it. Link below as well as a good piece in his hometown paper ( Long Island's Newsday ). Also the "Fay Grim" site that includes the trailer. And a link to the "Henry Fool" and "Simple Men" trailers. Lot's of YouTube complimentary clips to the right of each like Henry Fool gives grammar lessons and the Sonic Youth dance party. Looking for Dad, Hot f---ing Tuna, Protection?, etc.
You have 2 more days to see it on the big screen as it's unfortunately leaving the Magnolia after Thursday *sigh*...
http://www.guidelive.com/sharedcontent/dws/ent/stories/DN-peolede_0521gl.ART.State.Edition1.436c11b.html
http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/movies/ny-ethal5216121may18,0,6058242.story?coll=ny-moviereview-headlines
www.faygrimfilm.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DqwXyN9q84
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5h4Jdu0pkg4
-Tom
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The bill does need one change though. The provisions for siting of wind turbines
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<div>Regarding 'Democrats Cave,' are lobbyists for companies making money off the War in Iraq having any influence on how the Dem's are voting? I wouldn't be a bit surprised. Dem's are as beholden to the bucks as the Rep's. But I really don't know.</div> <div> </div> <div>Thanks for any info.</div> <div> </div> <div>Lesly Van Dame<BR><BR><B><I>texgreen-request@lists.gp-us.org</I></B> wrote:</div> <BLOCKQUOTE class=replbq style="PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #1010ff 2px solid">Send texgreen mailing list submissions to<BR>texgreen@lists.gp-us.org<BR><BR>To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit<BR>http://lists.gp-us.org/mailman/listinfo/texgreen<BR>or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to<BR>texgreen-request@lists.gp-us.org<BR><BR>You can reach the person managing the list at<BR>texgreen-admin@lists.gp-us.org<BR><BR>When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more
specific<BR>than "Re: Contents of texgreen digest..."<BR><BR><BR>Today's Topics:<BR><BR>1. Fwd: this is just sad...one freaking week for "Fay Grim"!!! (tom smith)<BR>2. Fwd: Help push Energy Efficiency through the Senate (Craig MIller)<BR>3. FW: Democrats Cave on Iraq (Alfred Molison)<BR>4. Fwd: this is just sad...one freaking week for "Fay Grim"!!! (tom smith)<BR><BR>--__--__--<BR><BR>Message: 1<BR>Date: Wed, 23 May 2007 12:34:53 -0700 (PDT)<BR>From: tom smith <TOMASMITH2003@YAHOO.COM><BR>To: karen dampeer <KDAMPEER@SATX.RR.COM>,<BR>"DFWGreenlight@yahoogroups.com" <DFWGREENLIGHT@YAHOOGROUPS.COM>,<BR>"hereticalyang@yahoo.com" <HERETICALYANG@YAHOO.COM>,<BR>"mkitchens@mail.twu.edu" <MKITCHENS@MAIL.TWU.EDU>,<BR>"nortxgreens@yahoogroups.com" <NORTXGREENS@YAHOOGROUPS.COM>,<BR>Steve Sloat <SPECRACER18@YAHOO.COM>,<BR>"Terry91246@aol.com" <TERRY91246@AOL.COM>,<BR>"texgreen@gp-us.org" <TEXGREEN@GP-US.ORG><BR>Subject: [Texgreen] Fwd: this is just sad...one freaking week for "Fay
Grim"!!!<BR><BR>--0-1570277702-1179948893=:37680<BR>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1<BR>Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit<BR><BR>Generally I'll just send movie stuff here if it's political, but I think everyone would like these two...<BR><BR>tom smith <TOMASMITH2003@YAHOO.COM>wrote: Date: Wed, 23 May 2007 09:47:10 -0700 (PDT)<BR>From: tom smith <TOMASMITH2003@YAHOO.COM><BR>Subject: this is just sad...one freaking week for "Fay Grim"!!!<BR>To: dallas_indiefilmgroup@yahoogroups.com<BR><BR>It makes me sick that we live in a world where something as retarded as Larry the Cable Guy's brain dead idea of humor, "Delta Farce" is probably going to play for months and make multi-millions, while something as deliriously intelligent as "Fay Grim" will only last a week. In fact, everyone here, whether they're into Hal Hartley or not, ought to feel shame about this twisted cinema Darwinism that constantly rewards dumb ass hack work over thoughtful brilliance. I know, nobody
has to explain to me the business of box office, but it's just appalling what sells big time and what gems go mostly unnoticed. <BR><BR>In fact, that's the inexplicable slam on this movie...that it's too intelligent, too complex. Amazing! And again, Larry the Cable Guy is probably going to make a fortune. As far as I'm concerned, Hal Hartley is back after the somewhat disappointing misstep of his "fake sci-fi" feature, "The Girl From Monday". I'm now thinking I should give that a second chance.<BR><BR>You gotta give him credit for coming up with a dazzlingly clever idea for a sequel...in the first movie, "Henry Fool", you just assume the intellectual drifter Henry was just talking bullshit when he refers to his soon to be finished "confession" as something that will "blow a hole right in the world's own idea of itself" and other such laughably over the top hyperbolic assertions. Well it's now revealed that Henry was actually a globetrotting CIA operative in exile, and his
multi-part confessions are most likely a coded study in various government atrocities.<BR><BR>Damn clever!!!! And yet "Delta Farce" is what passes for comedy today. I'm sorry, I just can't stop obsessing over this. Anyway the critics are split down the middle on "Fay Grim". About half really liked it, while others though never saying it's bad, just way too convoluted and complicated. Ebert is a good example of a generally thoughtful, savvy movie critic who for the life of him just does not get Hartley even though he trys. In fact, in his new "Your Movie Sucked" collection of negative reviews, he includes his pan of Hartley's inspired monster movie, "No Such Thing".<BR><BR>Ebert will point out things that don't make sense, and that's totally missing the point of Hartley movies as the great majority of them are almost complete nonsense, yet inspired, creative nonsense done in such a subtle, deadpan way where it comes off very weird. The bizarre choreography and body
language. The always beautiful score that Hartley always composes/plays. And especially the totally loopy dialog that's delivered in such a straight faced manner. But much of the humor is so buried in the mix to where's it's almost subliminal...you never "get it" the first time. I saw "Fay Grim" twice, a couple of months ago at the AFI film fest and this past weekend. The first time, I thought it was a fun follow up to "Henry Fool", but if I had any mild criticism, it was that the first one was so rich in multi-themes and at least a dozen mini plots, this new one was rather one note with it's main focus on international espionage. A serio-comic "Syriana". Seeing it a<BR>second time reveals more layers.<BR><BR>As I say, with this, Hartley is back, and what is so painful in seeing his movies fail to crack wider then his knowing adoring cult, is that it will get harder and harder for him to constantly make them on a regular yearly basis as he somehow was able to do in the
first half of the ' 90s. And it's also one of these Cuban/Wagner things that are simultaneously released in the theaters, the HDnet TV channel and DVD at the same time. So I'm not sure how much that cuts into the big screen market.<BR><BR>Has anyone else bothered to see this? Even those who saw/liked "Henry Fool"? For those who haven't, it might almost be more fun to see "Fay Grim" first and then go back and see "Henry Fool" for the roots of the main charaters. Robert, forget about Box Office Mojo and Rotten Tomatoes and just take a chance on this incredible double feature!! "Henry Fool' alone is one of the greatest movies ever, and you always get something new no matter how many times you see it. Epic magnifigance!! I talked to someone who hadn't seen it in some time. He saw it again in anticipation of "Fay Grim" and was in tears at the end.<BR><BR>Anyway, there was actually a mini interview with Hartley in Monday's Morning News if anyone caught it. Link below as well as
a good piece in his hometown paper ( Long Island's Newsday ). Also the "Fay Grim" site that includes the trailer. And a link to the "Henry Fool" and "Simple Men" trailers. Lot's of YouTube complimentary clips to the right of each like Henry Fool gives grammar lessons and the Sonic Youth dance party. Looking for Dad, Hot f---ing Tuna, Protection?, etc.<BR><BR>You have 2 more days to see it on the big screen as it's unfortunately leaving the Magnolia after Thursday *sigh*...<BR><BR>http://www.guidelive.com/sharedcontent/dws/ent/stories/DN-peolede_0521gl.ART.State.Edition1.436c11b.html<BR><BR>http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/movies/ny-ethal5216121may18,0,6058242.story?coll=ny-moviereview-headlines<BR><BR>www.faygrimfilm.com<BR><BR>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DqwXyN9q84<BR><BR>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5h4Jdu0pkg4<BR><BR>-Tom<BR><BR>"...there's no such thing as adventure, there's no such thing as romance. There's only trouble and desire." -"Simple Men" '
92<BR><BR>---------------------------------<BR>Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. <BR><BR><BR><BR>---------------------------------<BR>Don't be flakey. Get Yahoo! Mail for Mobile and <BR>always stay connected to friends.<BR>--0-1570277702-1179948893=:37680<BR>Content-Type: text/html; charset=iso-8859-1<BR>Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit<BR><BR>Generally I'll just send movie stuff here if it's political, but I think everyone would like these two...<BR><BR><B><I>tom smith <tomasmith2003@yahoo.com></I></B> wrote: <BLOCKQUOTE class=replbq style="PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #1010ff 2px solid">Date: Wed, 23 May 2007 09:47:10 -0700 (PDT)<BR>From: tom smith <tomasmith2003@yahoo.com><BR>Subject: this is just sad...one freaking week for "Fay Grim"!!!<BR>To: dallas_indiefilmgroup@yahoogroups.com<BR><BR> <DIV>It makes me sick that we live in a world where something as retarded as Larry the Cable Guy's brain dead idea of
humor, "Delta Farce" is probably going to play for months and make multi-millions, while something as deliriously intelligent as "Fay Grim" will only last a week. In fact, everyone here, whether they're into Hal Hartley or not, ought to feel shame about this twisted cinema Darwinism that constantly rewards dumb ass hack work over thoughtful<BR>brilliance. I know, nobody has to explain to me the business of box office, but it's just appalling what sells big time and what gems go mostly unnoticed. </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>In fact, that's the inexplicable slam on this movie...that it's too intelligent, too complex. Amazing! And again, Larry the Cable Guy is probably going to make a fortune. As far as I'm concerned, Hal Hartley is back after the somewhat disappointing misstep of his "fake sci-fi" feature, "The Girl From Monday". I'm now thinking I should give that a second chance.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>You gotta
give him credit for coming up with a dazzlingly clever idea for a sequel...in the first movie, "Henry Fool", you just assume the intellectual drifter Henry was just talking bullshit when he refers to his soon to be finished "confession" as something that will "blow a hole right in the world's own idea of itself" and other such laughably over the top<BR>hyperbolic assertions. Well it's now revealed that Henry was actually a globetrotting CIA operative in exile, and his multi-part confessions are most likely a coded study in various government atrocities.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Damn clever!!!! And yet "Delta Farce" is what passes for comedy today. I'm sorry, I just can't stop obsessing over this. Anyway the critics are split down the middle on "Fay Grim". About half really liked it, while others though never saying it's bad, just way too convoluted and complicated. Ebert is a good example of a generally
thoughtful, savvy movie critic who for the life of him just does not get Hartley even though he trys. In fact, in his new "Your Movie Sucked" collection of negative reviews, he includes his pan of Hartley's inspired monster movie, "No Such Thing".</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Ebert will point out things that don't make sense, and that's totally<BR>missing the point of Hartley movies as the great majority of them are almost complete nonsense, yet inspired, creative nonsense done in such a subtle, deadpan way where it comes off very weird. The bizarre choreography and body language. The always beautiful score that Hartley always composes/plays. And especially the totally loopy dialog that's delivered in such a straight faced manner. But much of the humor is so buried in the mix to where's it's almost subliminal...you never "get it" the first time. I saw "Fay Grim" twice, a couple of months ago at the AFI
film fest and this past weekend. The first time, I thought it was a fun follow up to "Henry Fool", but if I had any mild criticism, it was that the first one was so rich in multi-themes and at least a dozen mini plots, this new one was rather one note with it's main focus on international espionage. A serio-comic "Syriana". Seeing it a second<BR>time reveals more layers.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>As I say, with this, Hartley is back, and what is so painful in seeing his movies fail to crack wider then his knowing adoring cult, is that it will get harder and harder for him to constantly make them on a regular yearly basis as he somehow was able to do in the first half of the ' 90s. And it's also one of these Cuban/Wagner things that are simultaneously released in the theaters, the HDnet TV channel and DVD at the same time. So I'm not sure how much that cuts into the big screen market.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Has anyone else bothered
to see this? Even those who saw/liked "Henry Fool"? For those who haven't, it might almost be more fun to see "Fay Grim" first and then go back and see "Henry Fool" for the roots of the main charaters. Robert, forget about Box Office Mojo and Rotten Tomatoes and just take a chance on this incredible double feature!! "Henry Fool' alone is<BR>one of the greatest movies ever, and you always get something new no matter how many times you see it. Epic magnifigance!! I talked to someone who hadn't seen it in some time. He saw it again in anticipation of "Fay Grim" and was in tears at the end.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Anyway, there was actually a mini interview with Hartley in Monday's Morning News if anyone caught it. Link below as well as a good piece in his hometown paper ( Long Island's Newsday ). Also the "Fay Grim" site that includes the trailer. And a link to the "Henry Fool" and "Simple Men" trailers.
Lot's of YouTube complimentary clips to the right of each like Henry Fool gives grammar lessons and the Sonic Youth dance party. Looking for Dad, Hot f---ing Tuna, Protection?, etc.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>You have 2 more days to see it on the big screen as it's unfortunately leaving the Magnolia after Thursday *sigh*...</DIV><BR> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><A href="http://www.guidelive.com/sharedcontent/dws/ent/stories/DN-peolede_0521gl.ART.State.Edition1.436c11b.html">http://www.guidelive.com/sharedcontent/dws/ent/stories/DN-peolede_0521gl.ART.State.Edition1.436c11b.html</A></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><A href="http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/movies/ny-ethal5216121may18,0,6058242.story?coll=ny-moviereview-headlines">http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/movies/ny-ethal5216121may18,0,6058242.story?coll=ny-moviereview-headlines</A></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><A href="http://www.faygrimfilm.com/">www.faygrimfilm.com</A></DIV>
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This strong energy efficiency bill was<BR>worked on by industry and environmental representatives and includes quite a few<BR>solid efficiency measures, that lead us on path toward cleaner, healthier air.<BR><BR>The bill does need one change though. The provisions for siting of wind turbines<BR>should be removed from the bill. Birders and wind energy companies have worked<BR>together to develop a voluntary program that is much better thought out than<BR>what is in HB 3693. As written, the siting provision is not helpful in getting<BR>more wind energy in place.<BR><BR>Thanks for your help! Karen Hadden<BR><BR><BR>For a list of Senators and their contact information please go to:<BR>http://www.senate.state.tx.us/75r/senate/Members.htm<BR><BR><BR><BR>05/22/2007 S Passed<BR><BR>HB 3732 passed in the state Senate this afternoon, and several important<BR>amendments passed as part of the bill.<BR><BR>Relating to the implementation of advanced clean energy projects and
other<BR>environmentally protective projects in this state.<BR><BR>Author: Hardcastle | Deshotel | Darby | Solomons | Cook, Robby<BR>Coauthor: Brown, Fred | Burnam | Hopson | Miller<BR>Sponsor: Averitt Cosponsor: West, Royce<BR><BR>HB 3732 passed this afternoon in the Senate, and important amendments passed<BR>that including the following provisions -<BR><BR>That cumulative impacts of pollution sources must be considered in permitting,<BR>within a 200 km radius. This amendment was fought by Sen. Jackson from Houston<BR>who argued that that power plants wouldn't get built, even if needed. Averitt<BR>defended the measure, along with Sen. Watson.<BR><BR>That a plant cannot cause or contribute to a non-attainment status for air<BR>quality.<BR><BR>An amendment that requires the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)<BR>to develop and present a report to the legislature by December 31, 2008, of<BR>strategies to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide emissions that, over
the<BR>life-time of the strategy, will result in a net financial saving, or no<BR>financial cost to businesses and consumers of the state. The bill requires TCEQ<BR>to<BR>look at programs implemented by other states and in other countries. (SB 1687 by<BR>Watson)<BR><BR>A cement kiln pilot project for advanced control technology for the reduction of<BR>nitrogen oxide emissions (Brimer/ Harris' SB 1177)<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>________________________________________________<BR>Get your own "800" number<BR>Voicemail, fax, email, and a lot more<BR>http://www.ureach.com/reg/tag<BR>--_uReach_com_1804289383117996507412113xxx_--<BR><BR>--__--__--<BR><BR>Message: 3<BR>From: "Alfred Molison" <ALFREDM123@HOTMAIL.COM><BR>To: texgreen@lists.gp-us.org<BR>Date: Wed, 23 May 2007 21:59:49 -0500<BR>Subject: [Texgreen] FW: Democrats Cave on Iraq<BR><BR>This is a multi-part message in MIME format.<BR><BR>------=_NextPart_000_326b_3ffe_1082<BR>Content-Type: text/plain;
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paragraph<BR>><HTTP: 23cong.html?_r="1&ref=washi<br" washington 23 05 2007 www.nytimes.com>>ngton&oref=slogin#secondParagraph#secondParagraph><BR>><BR>>Readers' Opinions<BR>><BR>>Share Your Thoughts<BR>><HTTP: 23 05 2007 democrats-pull-troop-deadline-<br news.blogs.nytimes.com>>from-iraq-bill/><BR>><BR>>How do you view the Democrats' decision to relent on their demand for a<BR>>withdrawal timetable?<BR>><BR>>* Post a Comment<BR>><HTTP: 23 05 2007 democrats-pull-troop-deadline-<br news.blogs.nytimes.com>>from-iraq-bill/#comment><BR>><BR>><BR>>Reach of War<BR>><BR>><BR>>Go to Complete Coverage ><BR>><HTTP: www.nytimes.com index.html worldspecial world pages><BR>><BR>>The decision to back down was a wrenching reversal for leading<BR><BR>=== message truncated ===</BLOCKQUOTE><BR>
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