Advise the Advisor: Secretary Chu on Energy Policy

Your Daily Snapshot for Thursday, March 31,  2011   Advise the Advisor: Secretary Chu on Energy Policy In the latest installment of Advise the Advisor, Secretary of Energy Steven Chu asks for your feedback on meeting President Obama’s goal of reducing our oil imports by one-third in a little over a decade. Tell us what you think. In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog. The Obama Administration’s Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future Heather Zichal, Deputy Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change, offers a comprehensive look at the President's energy vision and agenda. Late Entry in New York City Science Fair The President dropped in on the New York City Science Fair—a venue that pretty much sums up the meaning of “win the future." 2011 White House Easter Egg Roll: Get Up and Go! Announcing the 2011 White House Easter Egg Roll logo and souvenir eggs, as well as the poster contest and theme. The poster contest is open to local elementary and middle school students and the deadline is April 4th at 11:59 PM EDT. Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). 10:00 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing 10:30 AM: The President meets with senior advisors 1:00 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Carney 3:00 PM: The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of State Clinton  Indicates events that will be live streamed on White House.com/Live. Get Updates Sign Up for the Daily Snapshot  Stay Connected     Facebook Twitter YouTube Flickr iTunes       This email was sent to Email Address Manage Subscriptions for Email Address Sign Up for Updates from the White House Unsubscribe Email Address | Privacy Policy Please do not reply to this email. Contact the White House The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111

Gas Prices

Good afternoon, Surprised at how much it cost last time you filled up your gas tank? You're not alone. Millions of families and businesses across the country are feeling the pinch of rising gas prices. Here's the thing: as long as our economy relies on oil and as demand in countries like China and India continues to grow, we'll be subject to these kinds of spikes in gas prices.  We've been down this road before -- just three years ago, gas prices rose to their highest level ever. There was no quick fix to lower prices then, just as there isn't one now. For decades, politicians here in Washington have talked a lot about the dangers of our dependence on foreign oil, but this talk hasn't always been met with action. And today, Americans pay a price for that inaction every time they fill up their tanks. Yesterday, we unveiled a Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future that sets a goal of reducing our imports of foreign oil. By 2025 -- a little more than a decade from now -- we will have cut that reliance by one-third.  Learn more about the Blueprint and watch President Obama's speech on energy security: In his speech yesterday, President Obama outlined his plan to secure our energy future by developing and securing America's energy resources, bringing energy costs down for consumers, and innovating our way to a clean energy future.  Increase domestic energy production. Last year, American oil production reached its highest level since 2003. And, because we can't just drill our way out of this crisis, we're reducing our dependence on oil by increasing fuel efficiency and increasing our production of natural gas and biofuels. Reduce demand for oil. Transportation is responsible for 70 percent of our petroleum consumption, so one of the quickest and easiest ways to reduce our dependence on foreign oil is to make transportation more efficient.  That's why, in April of last year, the Obama Administration established a groundbreaking national fuel efficiency standard for cars and trucks that will save us 1.8 billion barrels of oil and save consumers thousands of dollars. We're also making investments in electric vehicles and the advanced batteries that power them to ensure that high-quality, fuel-efficient cars and trucks are built right here in America. Increase production of clean energy. In his State of the Union address, President Obama set a goal that by 2035, 80 percent of our electricity should come from clean energy sources including renewables like wind and solar, nuclear energy, efficient natural gas, and clean coal. The concepts are straightforward, but the execution will be challenging. In order to make this happen, Republicans and Democrats in Congress must find common ground for a responsible and effective energy policy. But no matter your views on this issue, I think we can all agree that the United States simply can't afford to leave this challenge for future generations to solve. Sincerely, David Plouffe Senior Advisor to the President P.S. Check out our new Advise the Advisor video featuring Secretary of Energy Steven Chu and give us your feedback on how we can meet the President's goal of reducing imports of oil by one-third in a little over a decade: http://www.WhiteHouse.gov/Advise   This email was sent to filter@clubhouseb.com. Unsubscribe filter@clubhouseb.com | Privacy Policy Please do not reply to this email. Contact the White House The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111

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THE SMOKEHOUSE LLC RECALLS ONE BATCH OF PORTIER FINE FOODS NORWEGIAN SMOKED SALMON BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK

THE SMOKEHOUSE LLC RECALLS ONE BATCH OF PORTIER FINE FOODS NORWEGIAN SMOKED SALMON BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK
Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:16:00 -0500

The Smokehouse LLC of Mamaroneck, New York, is conducting a voluntary recall of PORTIER FINE FOODS Norwegian Smoked Salmon of various size packages including 4 oz., 8 oz., 16 oz. and random weight sizes, Batch Code 066 only, due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

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2011-03-31 00:11:59 UPDATED: (M 6.4) FIJI REGION -16.6 -177.5 (442af)

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Magnitude	6.4 M
Date-Time	31 Mar 2011 00:11:59 UTC 31 Mar 2011 12:11:59 near epicenter 30 Mar 2011 14:11:59 standard time in your timezone
Location	16.566S 177.492W
Depth	23 km
Distances	438 km (272 miles) WNW (301 degrees) of Neiafu, Tonga 562 km (349 miles) NNW (335 degrees) of NUKU'ALOFA, Tonga 2968 km (1844 miles) W (268 degrees) of PAPEETE, Tahiti, French Polynesia
Location Uncertainty	Horizontal: 18.5 km; Vertical 3.3 km
Parameters	Nph = 314; Dmin = 492.0 km; Rmss = 1.27 seconds; Gp = 108° M-type = M; Version = D
Event ID	US c0002fen ***This event has been revised.

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The National Science Board Announces Recipient of the 2011 Vannevar Bush Award

The National Science Board Announces Recipient of the 2011 Vannevar Bush Award
Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:02:00 -0500

Charles Vest will receive the National Science Board's (NSB) 2011 Vannevar Bush Award for his distinguished public service leadership in science and technology, the NSB recently announced.

Each year, the NSB presents the Vannevar Bush Award to an individual who, through public service activities in science and technology, has made an outstanding "contribution toward the welfare of mankind and the nation." This year, the NSB members agreed Vest is uniquely deserving of the ...

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Extra-Cold Winters in Northeastern North America and Northeastern Asia?

Extra-Cold Winters in Northeastern North America and Northeastern Asia?
Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:34:00 -0500

If you're sitting on a bench in New York City's Central Park in winter, you're probably freezing.

After all, the average temperature in January is 32 degrees Fahrenheit.

But if you were just across the pond in Porto, Portugal, which shares New York's latitude, you'd be much warmer--the average temperature is a balmy 48 degrees Fahrenheit.

Throughout northern Europe, average winter temperatures are at least 10 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than similar latitudes on the ...

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