From: LARRY KLAES (ljk4@msn.com)
Date: Sat Nov 02 2002 - 09:34:16 PST
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From: Buckminster Fuller Institute
Sent: Friday, November 01, 2002 9:08 PM
To: BFI NEWS
Subject: [BFI_News] Vol. 3 No. 10
Welcome to Vol. 3 No.10 of BFI_News, the e-bulletin of the
Buckminster Fuller Institute.
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BFI_News brings you news from around the world related to humanity¹s
option for success and comprehensive design solutions. It also features
updates from BFI and periodic special offers for our members.
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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That Mysterious Integrity
"It is only at the moment
of humans' realistic admission to selves
of having made a mistake
that they are the closest
to that mysterious integrity
governing the universe."
-R. Buckminster Fuller
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TRENDS AND PERSPECTIVES
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Fuel Cell-Powered Cars Hitting the Road Ahead of Schedule
The fuel cell economy is developing much faster than expected, as the
competition among companies intensifies. This momentum in developing
clean sources of electricity for vehicles, as well as homes and businesses,
holds the promise of a cleaner energy future, bringing us one step closer
to an eco-economy.
Major automakers are on the verge of introducing fuel cell vehicles (FCVs)--
in some cases much sooner than anyone anticipated. DaimlerChrysler
announced that early next year, 60 Mercedes-Benz A-Class FCVs will be
unveiled as part of limited customer fleets in Japan, Singapore, the
United States, and Europe. Honda will sell the first of its FCX model to
the city of Los Angeles by the end of 2002, and they plan to distribute
30 cars in California and Japan over the next two to three years. The Honda
seats four and has a range of 220 miles (354 kilometers).
For the full report, visit http://www.earth-policy.org/Updates/Update19.htm
(Source: Earth Policy Institute)
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Food Scraps to Power Bacteria-Driven Battery
Food scraps once consigned to the compost heap or the dog could soon be
powering a cheap bacteria-driven battery if British scientists have their
way.
http://enn.com/news/wire-stories/2002/10/10112002/reu_48654.asp
(Source: Environmental News Network)
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All the World's an MIT Campus
Anyone can get a sneak peek at a top-flight college education on the
Web for free now that MIT is posting a sample of its courseware online.
http://go.hotwired.com/news/school/0,1383,55507,00.html/wn_ascii
(Source: Wired)
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Scientist Develops 'Green' Solution to Plastics Waste
As plastic wastes continue to stack up in landfills throughout the
country and the world, a Cornell University fiber scientist is edging
closer to creating a greener alternative.
http://enn.com/news/enn-stories/2002/09/09262002/s_48510.asp
(Source: Environmental News Network)
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How Earth's Land Is Used
A new global map taken from space is providing scientists with their
most detailed picture ever of the Earth¹s ecosystems and land use
patterns. The data will aid scientists and policy makers involved in
land resource management as well as a range of global monitoring
objectives such as determining the amount of Carbon released into
the atmosphere that could contribute to global warming.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/sci/tech/2209611.stm
(Source: BBC News)
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RESOURCES
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On-line Version of Synergetics Updated with New Features
The on-line version of Synergetics has some new features:
You can now add comments (with images and web links) to any of the
Synergetics sections and read posted comments posted by others.
Anyone may add such comments, and Robert Gray, who maintains
the site, hopes that this will make Synergetics more accessible and
clearer to everyone.
Please note that the comment feature is not intended to be a discussion
forum about Synergetics. It is a place for people to add clarifying comments
to the text, provide additional references or to point out errors or
corrections.
You can find the complete volumes of Synergetics 1 and Synergetics on the
web at:
http://www.rwgrayprojects.com/synergetics/synergetics.html
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The Hydrogen Balm?
In his new book, Jeremy Rifkin argues that cheap hydrogen could make
the 21st century more democratic and decentralized, much the way oil
transformed the 19th and 20th centuries by fueling the rise of powerful
corporations and nation-states. The book, "The Hydrogen Economy: The
Creation of the Worldwide Energy Web and the Redistribution of Power on
Earth", gives the hydrogen cause a social dimension. With hydrogen, writes
Rifkin, "Every human being on earth could be Œempowered¹."
http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/02_39/b3801101.htm
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Care2 and Co-op America Join Forces for Online Green Business Directory
Online environmental network Care2 and nonprofit consumer organization
Co-op America have teamed up to present a Web resource designed to help
consumers identify and support socially and environmentally responsible
businesses.
http://enn.com/news/enn-stories/2002/10/10232002/s_48709.asp
http://www.greenpages.org
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EVENTS
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Opening Night at the Bucky Play - Enthusiastic Reviews
San Francisco, CA
The Buckminster Fuller one-man show "The History (and Mystery) of the
Universe" had a dynamic opening night October 20th that was attended by
BFI staff as well as board members, advisors and Institute members.
Read one of the enthusiastic reviews about the show at:
http://www.examiner.com/ex_files/default.jsp?story=X1016BUCKYw
To find out more about show times and ticket prices, visit
http://www.bfi.org or http://www.foghouse.com
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"Bucky Up Close"
Speaker Series in Association with Bucky Play, San Francisco, CA
In association with the Buckminster Fuller one-man show "The History
(and Mystery) of the Universe," BFI is sponsoring a speaker series at the
theater that features special guests recounting their unique, personal
experiences with Buckminster Fuller. Upcoming speakers include:
November 2nd, 5:30 pm -Vern Krutein, media producer and photographer
November 16th, 5:30 pm - Jay Baldwin, inventor, author, editor, design
teacher
To find out more about the speaker series, visit the BFI home page at
http://www.bfi.org
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Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs Honors Fuller
November 3rd at 1:00 p.m.
Maxim's / Nancy Goldberg International Center, Chicago, IL
The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs is honoring Buckminster
Fuller with a Chicago Tribute Marker of Distinction, one of 20
commemorated this year. Reservations for this free event may be
made by calling (312) 744-2032.
Chicago Tribute Markers articulate the connection between the city of
today and the historic individuals and events that continue to shape
our world. The project website,
http://www.chicagotribute.org/Markers/Fuller.htm,
lists Bucky at his home in 1928, when he, "Guinea Pig B," first began
his life-long experiment to create more with less.
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BFI UPDATE
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Driver Needed to Transport BFI Maps to Northern California
In about a week our new Fuller Projection satellite maps will roll off
the press. We are seeking a volunteer to drive the maps plus our new
satellite fold-up globes from Gardena/Los Angeles, CA to Sebastopol
or San Francisco, CA. The vehicle needed for transport would ideally
be mini van-sized to fit the maps and globes. We are hoping to find
someone who can take on this project in the next couple of weeks
(by November 15th).(BFI will reimburse expenses.)
Contact Lauren at 707-824 2242 or lauren@bfi.org to find out details and
volunteer.
Thank You!
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BFI Needs a Computer
Dear members and friends!
The BFI office is in need of a new Macintosh computer‹we are ideally
looking for a donation of a G3 or even G4 machine that can take the
load of our busy projects.
If you can help with this, please contact Deborah at deborah@bfi.org or
707-824 2242.
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