tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42759353843347132382011-08-27T04:36:40.102-07:00Carolnoreply@blogger.comBlogger71100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4275935384334713238.post-65336274959959204642009-10-05T11:29:00.000-07:002009-10-05T11:30:25.885-07:00Our Scavenger Hunt Mystery Word is <span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">WIND</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4275935384334713238-6533627495995920464?l=fliponthenews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Carolnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4275935384334713238.post-78516068857860531642009-03-12T08:49:00.000-07:002009-03-12T08:57:28.986-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2nCd9HXp3I/Sbkwa4kgrtI/AAAAAAAAAGw/M402K-u-qCg/s1600-h/Capitol.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2nCd9HXp3I/Sbkwa4kgrtI/AAAAAAAAAGw/M402K-u-qCg/s200/Capitol.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312330473880465106" border="0" /></a><br />Students:<br /><br />EnergyNet is hosting the <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Dear Governor Quinn</span> Essay Contest. You will be writing a Persuasive Essay to the Governor sharing your ideas of how <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Illinois Can Save Energy By Involving Students.</span> Essays are due by April 10.<br /><br />You can win a trip for 2 to Springfield to tour the Governor's Mansion and Springfield sites.<br /><br />Visit the <a href="http://www.energynet.net/">EnergyNet Web Site</a> for details.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4275935384334713238-7851606885786053164?l=fliponthenews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Carolnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4275935384334713238.post-34100415643009790592009-03-10T12:35:00.000-07:002009-03-10T12:49:35.181-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2nCd9HXp3I/SbbDm1xzUTI/AAAAAAAAAGo/5DSQfIAKiPk/s1600-h/animated+airplane.bmp"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 112px; height: 49px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2nCd9HXp3I/SbbDm1xzUTI/AAAAAAAAAGo/5DSQfIAKiPk/s200/animated+airplane.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311647882568487218" border="0" /></a><br />Is it a bird? Is it a plane? It's the Solar Impulse and it's the first solar-powered airplane. The plane has 12,000 photovoltaic cells making 6,000 watts of power. Watch the news this Spring because Bertrand Piccard hopes to make his solo flight soon.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4275935384334713238-3410041564300979059?l=fliponthenews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Carolnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4275935384334713238.post-6685809536088002009-01-27T14:14:00.000-08:002009-01-27T14:27:39.263-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2nCd9HXp3I/SX-KHc-cb4I/AAAAAAAAAFo/7q0drvpNjRY/s1600-h/valentine+2009.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 142px; height: 106px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2nCd9HXp3I/SX-KHc-cb4I/AAAAAAAAAFo/7q0drvpNjRY/s200/valentine+2009.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296103547452813186" border="0" /></a><br />Hi Friends:<br /><br />Last year many of you made really great - environmentally friendly - Valentines for the Earth.<br /><br /><ul><li>You made cards from reusable materials like calendars, used paper, etc.</li><li>You made your own paper and then used that paper to make valentines.</li><li>You made jewelry from left over chip bags and snack wrappers was pretty cool!</li><li>I liked the poems, songs and the play that you wrote.</li><li>Some of you even pledged to take care of trees, etc.<br /></li></ul>What will you do this year? I found a web site with some fun ideas. Check out the information on landfill rescue at <a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.makingfriends.com/landfill_rescue.htm">Making Friends.com.</a><br /><br />Have fun and be green!<br /><br />FLiP<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4275935384334713238-668580953608800?l=fliponthenews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Carolnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4275935384334713238.post-3188941658193317902008-12-18T14:39:00.000-08:002008-12-18T14:46:31.721-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2nCd9HXp3I/SUrRWyM3YeI/AAAAAAAAAFE/JPXtisHGO-w/s1600-h/dog.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 160px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_u2nCd9HXp3I/SUrRWyM3YeI/AAAAAAAAAFE/JPXtisHGO-w/s200/dog.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281263702408389090" border="0" /></a>During the upcoming holidays, the FLiP Family does 3 things:<br /><br />1. We spend time enjoying the people in our lives<br />2. We take time to get ready for the new year<br />3. We add time to do something special for those who are struggling<br /><br />What are you looking forward to doing this holiday season?<br /><br />FLiP<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4275935384334713238-318894165819331790?l=fliponthenews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Carolnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4275935384334713238.post-63162209694651330702008-12-04T09:03:00.000-08:002008-12-04T09:10:13.438-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2nCd9HXp3I/STgOhh0I1CI/AAAAAAAAAE8/ujIjQDel_z0/s1600-h/Wind+turbines+from+the+car.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2nCd9HXp3I/STgOhh0I1CI/AAAAAAAAAE8/ujIjQDel_z0/s200/Wind+turbines+from+the+car.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275982932640060450" border="0" /></a>Hi Everyone!<br /><br />I was traveling in Northern Illinois and saw the Wind Farms. I thought you'd enjoy some pictures so ... here you go:<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2nCd9HXp3I/STgOcGYCCVI/AAAAAAAAAE0/Cuj719P1M8w/s1600-h/Wind+Turbines.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u2nCd9HXp3I/STgOcGYCCVI/AAAAAAAAAE0/Cuj719P1M8w/s200/Wind+Turbines.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275982839375071570" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4275935384334713238-6316220969465133070?l=fliponthenews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Carolnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4275935384334713238.post-56826322619096877582008-09-12T14:57:00.000-07:002008-09-12T14:59:21.024-07:00EnergyNet Team Members:<br /><br />You are helping with one of our country's most important issues - Using Energy Wisely. You know things that many adults don't know. It's important for you to share what you've learned.<br /><br />I'll be watching the news to hear who is talking about energy and to hear what they are saying. I'll share that here in my blog.<br /><br />Write back and tell me what you think.<br /><br />Your Friend,<br /><br /><br />FLiP the Switch<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4275935384334713238-5682632261909687758?l=fliponthenews.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Carolnoreply@blogger.com0