Articles by Steven Gilchrist

I n a Presidential Proclamation on October 1, 2012, Barack Obama declared the month of October as National Energy Action Month.   During his presidency, Barack Obama has encouraged federal agencies to make improvements in economic, energy, and environmental performance.   “As demand for energy increases worldwide, our nation must continue to lead the world in a rapidly evolving energy market by pursuing safe and responsible domestic energy production, promoting efficiency, and developing clean energy and renewable fuels,” President Obama said in his October Presidential Proclamation.   Energy consumption and sustainability will be an important topic of discussion in the future.   America has a vital role to play in creating energy resources not only for its own citizens but for the rest of the world as well.   With a population of approximately 315 million people the United States has less than 5% of the global population.   However, the U.S. consumes about ¼ of the world’s f

BOSTON – O n May 22, 2012, a ceremony was held on the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway in honor of the victims of the Armenian Genocide.   During the ceremony, the Armenian Heritage Park was dedicated to honor the 1.5 million Armenians who lost their lives during the Armenian Genocide and all genocides that have followed.   The park consists of two main sections.   The Abstract Sculpture is a split dodecahedron that is perched on a reflecting pool.   This sculpture represents the varied experiences of immigrants to Massachusetts and to the United States.   The following inscription appears below the Abstract Sculpture: “Boston and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts have offered hope and refuge for immigrants seeking to begin new lives.   This park is a gift to the people of the Commonwealth and the City of Boston from the Armenian-American community of Massachusetts.   This sculpture is offered in honor of the one and one half million victims of the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923