Day August 5, 2008

Bandit snoozing

Our cat Bandit likes to snooze in unusual places and in unusual positions. Here she happily naps halfway under the bed.

Christmas in August

FutureJacked nails it about the current stock market rally. Enjoy this latest positive mood swing as expressed in the markets. This is a fantastic gift for those who still need time to prepare their fiscal affairs for a severe downturn.…

Obama and the election

Yes, Obama tacked too hard to the Right recently, and may have lost support and cred in doing so. Then again, who else will they vote for? It’s the usual cynical calculation, play to the faithful on the edges during…

Huge kites generate 10 KW in test

That’s enough power for ten homes. Much larger tests are planned. The kites use the much faster moving wind higher up, and thus are more efficient. Plus they fall slowly if the wind stops. The always amazing Treehugger has more.…