January 2009
86 posts
Obama's Energy Plan: Data Dismisses Doubters →
Michael Morris, the CEO of American Electric Power, said in regards to President Obama’s goal of doubling renewable energy in three years that Obama’s target is too ambitious. Interestingly enough,…
Man Offers Free Charging for Electric Cars on His... →
In the tiny Aspen sleeper community of El Jebel, Colorado, a man is on a mission. Jim Duke has always been known for his environmental streak — back in the 80s he spearheaded efforts to establish…
Scientists To Tap River Currents To Create Clean... →
In the eerie green glow of flashing lasers in a darkened University of Michigan lab, a cylinder on springs moves methodically up and down in a giant tank as water flows over it, simulating a stream.
Speculation Grows: Over eBay Plan To Sell Skype →
Chief executive’s descrition of internet telephony group as great standalone business fires speculation. Speculation is mounting that eBay, the internet auction website, is preparing to sell Skype,…
Senate bill would exchange cash for gas guzzlers |... →
Giant Tidal Power Turbines Coming to a Canada Near... →
One of the many ways that alternative power can be harnessed, this is a technology that can be implemented in many parts of the world.
Public Concern Over Environment, Global Warming... →
In new poll, global warming came in last among 20 voter priorities, as Americans faced more imminent threats to their jobs and homes.
Colleges turn french fry oil into fuel →
Students have begun making bio diesel fuel by converting used cooking oil from the dining hall.
Breaking: Obama's Tax Credit For Solar And Wind... →
$20-billion in energy tax credits has been approved by the House’s Ways & Means Committee. Over $10-billion is slotted for renewable energy. Homeowners allowed a 30% tax cut on energy-efficient…
“You have to understand that RFC 2445 is the demon spawn of IBM (via Lotus) and...”
– What I’ve Been Up To Of Late - A new Ruby iCalendar Library
“We know the people of Inagua are eager to have BEC in there and to have a lower...”
– Basden Sheds Light On Inagua Takeover
RT @eoporto: I think the reason I’m so bad at small talk has to do with the fact that I think I’m better than you.
“Instead of healthy, reciprocal participation, I’m flirting with parasitic...”
– Steven Levy on the Burden of Twitter
“I was borrowing people’s phones to test my application,” he says. “That now...”
– FT.com / Business Life / Entrepreneurship - Hungry start-ups on a drastic diet
Laid-off Microsofties offered free office space,... →
“We can’t be completely overwhelmed by the short term economic woes; we need to...”
– Steven Chu Addresses the National Labs | Cosmic Variance | Discover Magazine
Daniel Faraday makes science cool, just like Quinn Mallory did in Sliders!
Palin announces 50 per cent renewable energy... →
White MacBooks Upgraded, Nearly Match Unibody... →
Despite all the fanfare about the new, upgraded unibody MacBooks, the old (polybody?) MacBooks are still on sale for $999. Thankfully, Apple has updated the base specs on our sad, white friend.
Amazon _really_ wants me to listen to Elliott Smith…they’re recommending his whole discography!
“Now, in this moment before a changing world overwrites our memories of the era,...”
– Making Light: The true history of the Bush years
PLEASE UNSUBSCRIBE ME FROM THIS LIST!!!!!!!! |... →
RT @varga: The unix timestamp will be equal to 1234567890 on Feb 13th at 5:31pm. Where’s the party at?
GeoDjango is blowing my mind. Feels like one of those moments when you realize that it’s 2009 and we can do really complicated stuff online!
Season 5 premieres next Wednesday! http://tinyurl.com/oe8qu
Thanks US Scare, one less airline to pick from…
“Tasked with photocopying the exam for Psych 1 at Penn, I took the liberty of...”
– Turkeys! - a set on Flickr
Fake Steve Rips Reporter Apart, Banned from CNBC... →
The exchange starts at minute 3:33. It’s also worth watching the beginning, where Jim somehow argues that his reporting was spot on. (If the video has been removed, Gizmodo has it here).
