Irene

Many years ago, I was faced with balancing the emergency plans of our family owned business with those of my family and our parents.  The attached document was compiled from a number of different sites (a collective wisdom if you will) that helped me coordinate the focus of everyone around.  As Hurricane Irene appears to have lessened her stronghold on our attention, I share this information in hopes that it may help you.  Also, please use the following web links to assist you with more information or should you want to follow the progress of the weather alters and our respective community responses.

• Red Cross: http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/
• NOAA: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ /  http://radar.weather.gov/Conus/southeast_loop.php / and others
• SC Emergency Management Division: http://www.scemd.org/links/index.htm
• SC Traffic Information Network: http://www.sctraffic.org/
• SC Department of Transportation: http://www.dot.state.sc.us/getting/evacuation.shtml
• South Carolina Emergency Management Division: http://www.scemd.org/
• FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency): http://www.fema.gov/
• Charleston County: http://www.charlestoncounty.org/
• City of Charleston: http://www.charleston-sc.gov/home/home.aspx

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City of Charleston's Department of Planning, Preservation and Sustainability

A Message from the City of Charleston’s Department of Planning, Preservation and Sustainability:

The “clean” or “green” economy is an important element of America’s emerging next economy. It will define our nation’s low carbon future while providing opportunity for workers at all levels of the income and skills distributions. In this report by Brookings, the clean economy is divided into 39 distinct segments, reflecting the economic activity involved in producing a broad spectrum of clean products, from goods such as wind turbines and solar photovoltaics to services such as mass transit and regulation.  Read more to see how Charleston is ahead of the national averages in clean economy job growth.  http://www.charleston-sc.gov/dept/content.aspx?nid=1655

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FW: New Year's Message

Reflections of a Cowboy, Baxter Black.  As the New Year begins, take a moment to think about the things for which you are grateful.  Happy New Year! ~ the eLifespaces Team 

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Community Commitment

[CHARLESTON, SC – 11/05/2010]  – Friday afternoon (a day early), Lifespaces, Inc. and its group of technology contracting companies, eLifespaces and eSecurity, continued its commitment in assisting the South Carolina’s Department of Transportation and the many other fine organizations involved in “Adopt-a-Highway.”  Now celebrating its 22nd Anniversary (1988-2010), Adopt-a-Highway has been one of the most successful programs in combating litter along South Carolina highways ever enacted.    (more…)

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Fight for the Great American Comeback

This week the CEA (Consumer Electronic Association)’s Innovation Movement released a video that expresses the frustrations that so many Americans are feeling, that the economy is not on track and the American Dream is no longer within reach for many hardworking citizens.  But it does not have to be this way.  Our CEA has ask that we forward this message to all our readers…  (more…)

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Adopt-a-Highway Weekend

[CHARLESTON, SC – 09/11/2010]  – Saturday, what better way to spend the morning on this day of remembering?  Lifespaces, Inc. and its group of technology contracting companies, eLifespaces and eSecurity, continued its commitment in assisting the South Carolina’s Department of Transportation and the many other fine organizations involved in “Adopt-a-Highway.”  Now celebrating its 22^nd Anniversary (1988-2010), Adopt-a-Highway has been one of the most successful programs in combating litter along South Carolina highways ever enacted.    (more…)

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Light Pollution

Until this weekend, the term “light pollution” was predominately unknown to our group of students and parents on a Labor Day weekend science field trip to learn about Loggerhead turtles.  As we explored Botany Island under the supervision of noted wildlife biologist, Meg Hoyle, she explained the nesting habits of these reptiles – and more importantly the instinctive signals that lights triggers in their species.   (more…)

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Electronic Use in Vehicles

Using electronics while driving should be done safely and legally.  In today’s briefings, there was an interesting article issued by www.digitaltips.org which maps out laws state by state so you can reach your destination safely and easily.  GPS, On-Star, cellular phones, and others can help you in an emergency.  However, it’s important to use electronics safely while driving and follow the law.

In S.C. Code Ann. § 56-5-4440 (2007) the Law states: No television viewer, screen or other means of visually receiving a television broadcast can be located in the field of view of the operator of the vehicle.  Penalties are $100 or be imprisoned for not more than 30 days.  Learn about your home state and those neighboring states around you.

For more information, visit http://www.digitaltips.org/in-vehicle/stateLaws.asp

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SCE&G – Potato Head Recipient

Potato Head Award

Today’s Potato Head Award goes to William B. Timmerman, SCANA Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer (parent to SCE&G) for requesting a rate increase in these economic times. Quick highlights of SCE&G’s 2009’s financial performance: $2.569 billion in revenues yielding $547 million in income. [Information obtained from SCANA's 10-K report found at http://www.scana.com/NR/rdonlyres/40FE6283-D1C3-4560-804A-3670F0F7C22B/0/200910K.pdf.]  Translation > for every $1 in revenue, SEC&G makes a profit of 21¢. WOW!  Wish we could generate a return like this in these economic times.  (more…)

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Uncle Sam Is Looking for Big Ideas

Big Ideas

Muster the courage to submit your idea(s) in addressing society’s challenges.  Be apart of setting important national goals in areas such as health, energy, national security, education, and others.  Let your idea be addressed by “The Grand Challenges”  (more…)

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Industry Links

• iPhone 5
  
  
  
  

  Rumor: iPhone 5 with 4-inch screen expected this summer | Apple Talk - CNET News

• New Privacy Concerns
  
  
  
  

  Google’s new privacy policy: Should you be concerned? — Tech News and Analysis

• Bye Bye iPod Classic
  
  
  
  

  Apple may discontinue the iPod shuffle and classic | TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog

• New Hacker Frontier
  
  
  
  

  Companies See Opportunity in Stopping Cellphone Hackers - NYTimes.com

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