Fung

One in a new generation of computer climate models that include the effects of Earth's carbon cycle indicates there are limits to the planet's ability to absorb increased emissions of carbon dioxide. If current production of carbon from fossil fuels continues unabated, says Berkeley Lab earth scientist Inez Fung, by the end of the century the land and oceans will be less able to take up carbon than they are today, the model indicates. The computing for this study was conducted at the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center. Full story.

Lab Dancers Cut the Rug
At Summer Dance Gala

Berkeley Lab's Dance Club and Latino and Native American (LANA) cultural group are joining forces to host a benefit Summer Gala Dance on Saturday, Aug. 20. The event is a fundraiser for LANA's scholarship fund. All employees, regardless of dance skills, are invited. It takes place at the Lake Merritt Dance Center (200 Grand Ave, Oakland), and costs $10 per person, $15 for couples. Two dance lessons will be given at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will be sold during the noon hour every Wednesday and Friday between now and Aug. 20 in the cafeteria.

Human Cerebellum,
Cortex Age Differently

Eisen

Property Accountability
Statement Now Required

Employees must now sign off on a Property Accountability Form as part of their Employee Performance Review. Before meeting with their supervisor, employees must print out their records and check the list of assets assigned to them. Go here to see your record (click on "Property Verification by Signature"), or select "Property Accountability" in the A-Z index. Go here for more information.

First-Come First-Seated
At Today's Bodman Talk

Employees planning to attend today's all-hands meeting with DOE Secretary Samuel Bodman should arrive early to get a seat. Once capacity is reached, entry will be closed. His talk begins at 2:45 p.m. in the Building 50 Auditorium. Those not admitted can view the meeting live by accessing web streaming instructions here.