Month January 2008

Kenya at the abyss

The Vigilante Journalist is on the ground in Kenya, with disturbing photos and coverage. How any non-native could get these photos and live is beyond my comprehension, especially considering that she is a non-African woman. The violence is psychotic, apparently…

Biosphere 2 and ghost burbs

The Anasazi in Temecula post I linked to recently got me thinking. It likened the enormous numbers of abandoned and emptying out subdivisions in the once-booming city of Temecula CA to the Anasazi leaving their ancient settlements. Last week, Sue…

Clinton and McCain

Looks like that’s who the candidates will be. One good thing: Both genuinely get it about global warming. Here’s a thought. The US can works its way out of recession by investing hugely in renewable energy and clean transportation. This…

Heat your house with cold air

A next-gen heat pump under development will work even in cold weather. It “tricks” the heat pump by surrounding it with a second air compressor with 10 degree warmer air, thus allowing the heat exchange to occur. This could be…