Monthly Archives: January 2010

Quote for the Day

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Michael O'Connell

I slept and deamed that life was joy, I awoke and saw that life was duty, I acted, and behold duty was joy. -Rabindranath Tagore, winner of the 1913 Nobel Price for Literature.

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The Roofs Are Alive

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Michael O'Connell

There was another green roof article in this months NorthBay Biz, Up on the Roof, profiling the rooftop installation at the Academy of Sciences in San Francisco and a couple of projects in the North Bay. After our earlier profile … Continue reading →

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Ideas for Operating Capital

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Michael O'Connell

Entrepreneur Magazine had an interesting article in their February issue, What to Do When the Bank Pulls Your Credit Line. Outlined among the potential options as alternatives to national or community banks are local credit unions or specialized private lending … Continue reading →

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Green Roof Article

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Michael O'Connell

There was a great article in this month’s Watershapes Magazine on roof gardens. It’s a good primer and background on green roof types and the additional insulation and HVAC benefits green roofs provide. (Catch it before the end of this … Continue reading →

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North Coast Reimbursement Form

Posted on January 10, 2010 by Michael O'Connell

Please use this form to submit to Lisa Stratton, North Coast Chapter Treasurer, for reimbursements for expense made by Board Members, Sponsors or Suppliers.

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Event on Rainwater Catchment and Greywater

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Charlie Thompson

Attached is a flyer about an amazing event that is happening next Thursday, January 14th in Mill Valley. This FREE event is on rainwater catchment and use of greywater. The speakers are outstanding. I thought you would be interested.

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January Dinner Meeting- Sustainable Sites Initiative

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Michael O'Connell

Please join us for our January Dinner Meeting. The month’s speaker is April Philips who will address the new Sustainable Sites Initiative. The SSI is a new program much like LEED certification, but tailored toward landscape projects. Details: Tuesday January … Continue reading →

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