Duct systems used in forced-air space-conditioning systems are a vital element in home energy efficiency. How well a system works makes a big difference in the cost and the effectiveness of heating and cooling a home. At the same time, a duct system that is poorly designed or maintained can have a detrimental effect on the health of the people who live in the house, through the unintended distribution of indoor air pollution.

Research on endangered and threatened animals in Caldwell Zoo for an article published in the November 2004 issue of Texas Highways magazine.

The report highlights that annual rainfall in the world’s fourth most populous nation is already down by 2 to 3 per cent, and the seasons are changing.

News release about the opening of DART's Victory Station near the American Airlines Center.

Final draft of an article published in the November 2004 issue of Texas Highways magazine about Caldwell Zoo in Tyler.

Text about the Caldwell Zoo in Tyler, Texas that was published in the "Essentials" section of a November 2004 Texas Highways magazine article.

DOE's Advanced Vehicle Testing Activity is sponsoring 3 idle reduction demonstration projects for heavy-duty trucks. This report provides the status of the projects.

Minutes from a meeting of the TXSSAR Board of Managers, held from November 6 through November 7, 2004, including a summary of activities and business discussed. The meeting was hosted by the Bernado de Galvez Chapter # 1, and was called to order by President Roy Adams.

Document about the McKinney chapter of the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution.

This multi-year analysis plan is a companion to the multi-year technical plan and documents the Biomass Program's planned engineering and analysis activities for the next 5 years.

Report summary describing the work completed at Louisiana State Univerisy for 'An Observational and Predictive Study of Inner Shelf Currents over the Louisiana-Texas Shelf'. It includes background information on the project funding and sponsorship, goals, methodology, and findings.

The brochure, part of UNDP/GEF's "Lessons for the Future" series, highlights examples of activities to combat land degradation. It focuses on "cross-cutting projects" that address land degradation but were primarily designed to deal with other environmental problems, and specific UNDP/GEF land degradation projects that seek to build capacity or foster SLM practices.

The session opened after a lighting of lamp ceremony by H.E. Mr Thiru A. Raja, Minister of Environment and Forests, India and other dignitaries. Following this a number of speakers noted the significance of ensuring that the findings of the Fourth Assessment Report (AR4) reach the public at large, and the need for AR4 to highlight research in developing countries. UNEP Executive Director highlighted the significance of the work of the IPCC for related policy processes, and commended the increased involvement by women and developing country authors in the AR4. Mr Halldor Thorgeirsson highlighted the importance placed by the UNFCCC on climate monitoring, the ongoing revision of the greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting guidelines, and good practice guidance on land use, land-use change and forestry.

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This report describes issues regarding water use, conservation, and management. Many parts of the United States are expected to face water shortages in the near future.

This brochure describes The New American Home, an annual project that is focused on the future of homebuilding. Industry experts team to design, build, and monitor a demonstration home that has been equipped with the latest marketable technologies and projects.

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Greg Abbott, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification; Whether, under section 54.012(5) of the Local Government Code, a municipality may enact an ordinance prescribing civil penalties for matters that do not relate to the substantive provisions of section 54.012 (RQ-0220-GA)

This technical brief is a guide to help plant operators reduce waste heat losses associated with process heating equipment.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Gail Freeman. Freeman joined the Minnesota National Guard in 1940 and his unit was federalized in early 1941. His artillery unit, the 125th Field Artillery, was folded into the w34th Infantry Division and Freeman landed in Ireland in May 1942. Freeman served as a radio operator with a forward observer. His first action was in Tunisia. He then went with the unit to Salerno and fought at Monte Cassino. He finally entered the hospital with battle fatigue and was returned to the US where he ended the war guarding German prisoners of war in Nebraska.

BRAC 2005 Intelligence Joint Cross-Service Group Meeting Minutes of November 3, 2004. The document is redacted and includes the IJCSG Principals Meeting brief (PowerPoint slides).

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Doug Hubbard. Hubbard joined the Navy in 1943. He served in the South Pacific as a lieutenant (j.g.). He served aboard the USS Joseph E. Connolly (DE-450). They traveled to Jamaica, the Caribbean and the Panama Canal. They completed convoy duty, escorting combat ships. By late 1945 he transferred to the Hospital Corps, and was stationed in New Caledonia. Hubbard was discharged in 1946. He speaks briefly on his work in beginning the National Museum of the Pacific War.

This technical brief is a guide to selecting high-temperature metallic materials for use in process heating applications such as burners, electrical heating elements, material handling, load support, and heater tubes, etc.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Reuben J. Kammlah. Kammlah served in the Navy aboard the attack cargo ship USS Algorab (AKA-8) as a gunner's mate.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Robert Dillon. Dillon was born 24 January 1919. He was drafted into the Army in 1942. After having thirteen weeks of basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina he was sent to Sentinel, Arizona where he was assigned to the 77th Infantry Division to undergo desert training. The unit was then sent to Hawaii where they remained until called to participate in the invasion of Guam. He describes the conditions encountered on the island and tells of an action in which he was involved for which he was awarded the Bronze Star. He also describes combat situations in which he was involved on Leyte and Okinawa.