Day January 17, 2007

Legislator applies to grow hemp

A North Dakota legislator has applied to be the first licensed hemp farmer in the nation. This is long overdue. Hemp has long been grow in other countries like Canada and has many uses, as detailed in the image from…

Give a thought to Jane at FireDogLake

Jane Hamsher at FireDogLake is about to undergo surgery after breast cancer recurred for the third time. Her blog, among other things, has played an major role in investigating the CIA leak scandal. Here’s hoping for her complete and swift…

Our house is a very very fine house

And it’s finally on the market (MLS# R2068684). The Realtor.com listing should be online now, plus I did a website, 6944EncinoAve.com with more information and bigger photos. One big plus. It’s quite near the Orange Line dedicated busway that goes…

Conflict coming in Bolivia?

Joe Hartley, who speaks and reads Spanish fluently, says trouble is coming in Bolivia. He’s a long-time friend and astute student of history, even if he is allergic to socialism. Keep your ear tuned for news from Bolivia. I expect…

Solar-powered hydrogen from rust

Yes, rust… Researchers in Switzerland have demonstrated more-efficient water-splitting solar cells based on a cheap, abundant, and long-lasting material: rust. The advance could lead to a cheap and energy-efficient way to generate hydrogen for fuel-cell vehicles using solar energy.