The report considers key householdactivities and measures to mitigate their environmental & energy efficiencyimpact. It also identifies and profiles `Micro-Energy Leaders` – a potentialtarget group for early adoption of new technologies, and uses highly detailedsocio-demographic data to provide context. It is closely tied to our sectionreport on green energy companies and hydrogen fuel-cells (3.d). The English would likelyavoid using a dryer; Canadians would be more likely to wash at low temperatures;Canadians and Americans like the idea of going to farmer`s markets?. The offensive lineman, tight ends, and specialists are up today, and to the casual fan, it’s probably the most boring day of the Combine. However, the workouts these prospects go through, especially the offensive linemen, can pay huge dividends. With the offensive line drills testing for pass blocking, a tackle could make himself a lot of money with a good “kick slide” performance. Also, this is the same day that Vernon Davis emerged as a Top 10 pick, and a few tight ends have a shot to emerge as firstround locks. Plus, a little treat for you 40-yard dash lovers, as there could be a new NFL Combine record on this day. Sam Young, OT/OG, Notre Dame At his size, he was a mauler in college and against some of Notre Dame’s easier opponents, he looked like a future LT in the pros. However, once he faced the USCs of the world, he looked very mediocre as a prospect. He’ll likely run poorly and do most of the workouts with below average times, but scouts are expecting that with his size. His money will be made (or lost) with the pass protection drills.

If he struggles as much as I expect with sliding his very slow feet, he not only will be kicked to the right side of the line, but will have to fit in as an oversized guard.  Jared Veldheer, OT, Hillsdale When one of my scouts for Optimum Scouting told me in the early part of the year that a Division II tackle had NFL left tackle potential, I struggled to grasp it. But, a few months and a combine invite later, I won’t doubt Jim Becker anymore. Veldheer quietly emerged as a standout player all season long and dominated the D2 level as a left tackle. And at 6’8″, 312 lbs., he’s cut like an NFL left tackle. He’s shown great balance at his college level of football, but he’ll have to match up well with the big boys if he hopes to squeeze himself into that second tier of offensive tackles that has yet to have a clear cut second to third rounder.  Mike Iupati, OG/OT, Idaho It’s rare that a WAC player rises from obscurity to an NFL prospect based on play alone. It’s even more rare that an Idaho prospect not from Boise has a shot to go in the first round in the NFL Draft. The last time that happened? 1967. Iupati has the size, balance, intensity, and quickness to be an elite guard at the next level. However, teams aren’t disputing that fact when evaluating him at the Combine.

They want to know if he can make the transition from college guard to NFL blind-side protector. He’ll have a chance to show that in the pass protection drills, and if he shows that he at least has the potential to, he’ll fly up boards like Brandon Albert did. Just a note: The Chiefs are likely going to try and get a left tackle this offseason and move Albert to the right side or to guard.  Bruce Campbell, OT, Maryland When you first glance at the scouting report, you’d notice that Campbell has long arms, good balance, and was a very consistent pass blocker all throughout college. So, he should excel in the technique part of the pass-blocking drills and overall athletic performances. His biggest concern is his lack of intensity. He doesn’t have the drive to plow defenders over, and an offensive lineman without a mean streak could mean a bust when he’s facing guys like Jared Allen. He’ll need to show up and play physically at the combine if a team in the mid-first round who likes to run wants to go ahead and take a soft (according to the film) offensive tackle.  Anthony Davis, OT, Rutgers If it’s possible for an offensive tackle to “explode” at the combine, look for Anthony Davis to do it. At 6’5″, 325 lbs., he moves extremely well for his size and obviously has the frame and power to plow defenders over. He’ll likely be average to above average in the pass protection drills and will maul anyone in his way in run blocking drills. And compared to other lineman, he’ll be fighting for some top spots at a variety of athletic testing drills. However, I think he could be the next “workout warrior,” and I see way too much Leonard Davis in him for me to make him a Top 15 pick. But, because of his expected amazing workouts, he’ll go in that slot to a team who loves athletes (cough cough Al Davis).  Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma When you look atop most boards at the tight end position, Gresham usually takes the No 1 spot. And for good reason. Gresham is a great talent that fits in that perfect TE/WR hybrid that the position has molded itself into in the past six to seven years. He’s a tall receiver with soft hands and is tough to defend for any linebacker and most safeties.