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      • NASA and NOAA - 2009 Is Among The Hottest Years On Record
        01/26/10
        Do the following statements conflict?

        -- NASA's conclusion: "2009 was tied for the second warmest year in the modern record, a new NASA analysis of global surface temperature shows."

        -- NOAA's conclusion: "For 2009, global temperatures tied with 2006 as

      • Were Still In a Drought? Yes.
        01/25/10
        All this rain and flooding has not filled the reservoirs. The rain and flooding is highly visible, but not necessarily going into the locations that store the water for future use. Most of the runoff is finding its way back to the bay or other water outlets.

        Another trick is the snow pa

      • Be Careful In This Weather
        01/24/10

        Click the image to enlarge. Visit here to see more of my photos.


        While we all, even nationally, were watching the news and locally hearing emergency broadcasts, I went out and took a few photos. Then I retreated into the house until the storm eased up.

        I'm su

      • Simplified Ways to Go Green
        01/23/10
        There is an article you can get to on the related link that lists 10 ways to go green that are not your typical angle on the subject. I really like what she has to say and her justifications. Follow the link for the whole article and I will summarize here:

        1. Buy less stuff - vote with

      • Did Our Oil Dependence Cause Our Economic Crisis?
        01/22/10



        Lets start by reminding ourselves that correlation does not necessarily mean something is in fact the cause. Until cause is verified, correlation means we should be suspicious and investigate.

        Now, the chart above creates some real suspicion. The correlation of our oil

      • Climate Change and Global Warming Evidence
        01/21/10
        2.4MB Glacier Comparison Images - click here

        For some reason, people are still questioning these issues. I think we are past that and the questions should be "how bad has it gotten", "what can we do about it" and maybe "how much of this is directly caused by huma

      • France Has Joined Germany Recommending Alternatives To IE
        01/18/10
        This still isn't my usual, but it is more re-enforcement for leaving Internet Explorer. If and when MS fixes the problem you can consider going back. I will not be going back, I like one of the alternatives better - Firefox.

        "Microsoft still has not released a patch for a majo

      • A Non Related Subject - FYI - Stop Using Internet Explorer
        01/16/10
        In a statement issued today, the German Federal Office for Security in Information Technology (known as BSI) recommends that all Internet Explorer users switch to an alternative browser.

        The BSI says they may resume using Explorer after a fix is issued by Microsoft for a critical vulnerab

      • Save Some Money and Reuse Some Seemingly Forgotten Items
        01/15/10
        I just read an article about making use of some seemingly obvious items that many of us already have. However, I started to realize how long it has been since I have seen anyone around me make use of these.

        When is the last time someone opened a lunch pail and thermos where you work? Ho

      • Plastics, Environment and Belly Fat?
        01/14/10
        The other day, I read an article about chemicals in plastics contributing to obesity if you are exposed during certain developmental periods. I kept thinking about how to relate the information here. Then it hit me, this is perfectly relevant, taking care of the environment is also a health benefi

      • Printable Batteries - What is the Benefit
        01/12/10



        Cost is the obvious benefit, however, lower cost means the ability to add batteries in situations that may not have allowed previously. Technology to store energy is also a means to boost alternative energy sources as they need a buffer in order to supply stable energy on demand.<

      • Is Alternative Transportation Getting a Foothold?
        01/08/10



        There are some indicators that this may be true. However, they may also be anecdotal.

        The first indicator is a drop in vehicles for 2009. The Earth Policy Institute released a study reflecting 14 million cars were scrapped during 2009 while only 10 million were purchas

      • Going Paperless
        01/07/10
        I have covered this subject lightly before. Now to share the project I mentioned in the "Working Toward Paperless" article.

        A great deal of paper used to be processed for job bids. Basically when a school district needs work done that will require a contractor, there is a bid

      • Rechargeable Batteries
        01/06/10
        There is an article on the best rechargeable batteries over on "MetaEfficient.com". To summarize, the Ni-MH batteries are the best. They break down the pros and cons of a few brands. To go a step further, they also rate a few of the "best" chargers for these batteries.
      • Electric Vehicle Myths:
        01/05/10
        These myths are from the Mother Nature Network:

        Myth 1: EVs don't have enough range. You'll be stranded when you run out of electricity.
        -- FACT: Americans drive an average of 40 miles per day, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. Most new battery electrics h

      • First Post of 2010! Welcome Back!
        01/04/10
        I hope you had a great end of year with friends and or family. I know I did.

        Even over my vacation, I watched for news and articles that would be of interest here. There were only a few. It seems lots of organizations are off during the holidays. We have a woman who is going to paddle

  • 2009