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It is no longer "us" or "them" anymore. It is only "us" now.
Seeded on Sat Jan 14, 2012 10:27 AM EST (Business Week)
Oil being vital to the world economy, one has to wonder about the wisdom of our saber-rattling in the Middle East or our indifference to the impoverished people of Nigeria. Whatever the cost of the fuel subsidy to the Nigerian government, it is far less than the cost of an …
All the neighbors had moved on and no one came.
Seeded on Sat Dec 10, 2011 2:12 AM EST (The New York Times)
A man built a house at the foot of a hill. He did not worry about the tide, and paid little attention to those around him that did. As the years went by the water kept rising and the others scrambled to move to a higher ground. But th …
Encroachment on any one freedom erodes the foundation on which our other freedoms are built.
Seeded on Wed Nov 30, 2011 12:26 AM EST (Guardian Unlimited)
In defending Nigeria's legislation that makes gays criminals, David Mark said "our values are our values ...
Are We Getting Nicer?
Seeded on Fri Nov 25, 2011 9:12 AM EST (The New York Times)
Yes, we're getting nicer. But this may not be the result of any improvement in our nature, but more the result of our nature now being more visible. Take for example the recent slapping of India's Agricultural Minister.
It's been hard ever since to go back to dog food.
Seeded on Thu Nov 24, 2011 11:28 AM EST (The L.A. Times)
A man took his new dog to the veterinarian for rabies shots. "What do you feed him," the veterinarian asked. "Dog food," the man answered. "Good," said the veterinarian.
Subconscious emotions with roots in a mean spirit.
Seeded on Wed Nov 23, 2011 10:56 AM EST (Reuters)
"If you've been here 25 years and you've got three kids and two grandkids, you've been paying taxes and obeying the law, you belong to a local church, I don't think we're going to separate you from your family, uproot you forcefully and kick you out." This is about as fair …
The discussion went on and on with no end in sight.
Seeded on Mon Nov 21, 2011 10:34 AM EST (Reuters)
Ten people were sequestered in a house to decide the contentious relocation for the county fair. Among them was a housewife, a secretary a nurse and a judge. The discussion went on and on with no end in sight.
Steve Jobs had the right idea for a Wi-Fi based cell phone network.
Seeded on Wed Nov 16, 2011 8:12 AM EST (Slashgear.com)
We need a Wi-Fi based carrier network across this land and Apple, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Motorola, Samsung, Nokia, RIM, Cisco, Sun and Oracle should try to work together to bring it about. Moreover, the FCC should take the lead since a national Wi-Fi network w …
God fearing nation, conceived out of a universal sense for fairness.
Seeded on Tue Nov 15, 2011 6:56 PM EST (Associated Press)
Two scientists were killed and the United States along with Israel are deemed to be the ones that killed them -- to slow Iran from building an atomic bomb. Not even Russia had gone that far during the cold war. Neither had we -- until now. Yet our presidential …
Hydrogen might need just one miracle
Seeded on Fri Nov 11, 2011 7:12 PM EST (The New York Times)
It is ironic that all along we feared mysterious fires from hydrogen cars, and now come to learn that this is actually a problem with battery cars -- the ones we presumed to be safe.
Governance does not get easier by the numbers.
Seeded on Thu Nov 10, 2011 2:10 PM EST (The New York Times)
Those who find the squabbling amongst modern Greeks troublesome should reflect that they have always squabbled. Indeed, the only time the Greek States came together was when they had a common enemy such as Persia. History shows that squabbling is a by-product of all …
San Francisco elects its first Chinese American mayor
Seeded on Thu Nov 10, 2011 1:00 PM EST (The San Francisco Chronicle)
The Chinese have been with us for generations and are among the hardest working people in America. Yet they have received little acknowledgment, and even less official appreciation -- despite their contribution to the building of this country. The story has it t …
The Associated Press: Text of President Obama's address to Congress
Seeded on Fri Sep 9, 2011 2:39 PM EDT (Google)
To be sure, spending money we don't have makes as much sense now as it did when FDR was president.
Gravity satellite yields 'Potato Earth' view
Seeded on Thu Mar 31, 2011 12:30 PM EDT (BBC News - Japan hit by massive earthquake)
With the varying gravitational forces tugging at the earth as it rotates in space, we may have not yet seen the last great earthquake of our lifetime.
Pilot who dedicated his life to improving Pacific island after he was shot
Seeded on Sat Dec 25, 2010 8:20 PM EST (Google)
Fred Hargesheime is indeed an inspiration. His good works halfway around the world remind us that the best gift to others is still ourselves: Our kind word, our patient ear, our smile and our understanding. And these cost nothing.
Why Wait for Fuel Cells when we Can Use Hydrogen in our Gasoline and Diesel Generators Now?
Seeded on Fri Oct 8, 2010 1:53 PM EDT (Purdue University)
Dr. Woodall's findings that it is now feasible to produce abundant hydrogen from seawater should get us thinking on how we can revitalize countries in the Mediterranean, Asia, and everywhere else, which are surrounded by seawater.
Change Approaching Critical Mass
Seeded on Fri Aug 27, 2010 6:15 PM EDT (EurekAlert!)
Dr. Daniel Nocera is a pioneer in the field of Personalized Energy (PE).
Gas well brine may capture CO2, as well as make hydrogen with the new electrolysis catalyst.
Seeded on Tue Jun 1, 2010 12:09 AM EDT (Discovery.com)
It seems that the brine from the gas wells of the Marcellus Shale might be used not only to make hydrogen with the new electrolysis catalyst ($58 an ounce vs.
Shell Taps Marcellus Shale With $4.7 Billion East Resources Buy
Seeded on Fri May 28, 2010 12:06 PM EDT (Business Week)
It looks like Shell still has the foresight for opportunities, as well as the swiftness to act on them. Geologists estimate that the Marcellus Shale holds 168 trillion to 516 trillion cubic feet of natural gas.
The hydrogen electrolysis breakthrough might help with all aspects of energy production, even with the brine from gas wells.
Seeded on Tue May 18, 2010 11:01 AM EDT (Market Wire)
Here is a letter to the President on his May 18, 2010, visit to Youngstown that might be of some interest: Our Valley is honored you are coming to see us. You could not have come at a better time.
Don't bet on a hydrogen car anytime soon? Think again.
Seeded on Tue Nov 17, 2009 2:11 PM EST (The Washington Post)
Far from being a tailpipe dream, hydrogen may prove to be our savior from greenhouse gases, air pollution and dependence on foreign oil. Indeed, decades from now George W. Bush may be remembered primarily for his unflinching support for hydrogen.
Buffett Bets Big on Railroads' Future
Seeded on Wed Nov 4, 2009 4:12 AM EST (The New York Times)
Did Warren Buffett just corner the railroad market? Nah. He says he bought Burlington Northern Santa Fe because he likes to play with trains.
As US looks for exit in Afghanistan, China digs in
Seeded on Sun Nov 1, 2009 9:44 AM EST (Google)
China's foresight should be the envy of the world: Copper is the stuff that wires and electric motors are made of; it will be used in great quantities in the new power grid, in electric cars, as well as the inevitable hydrogen cars.
Solving Hydrogen Storage Limit: Are we on the way towards cheap & safe hydrogen storage?
Seeded on Thu Oct 29, 2009 1:00 PM EDT (Newwise.com)
The computational model for hydrogen storage using carbon nanotubes should help us quickly solve the problem of having to store hydrogen as a gas under high pressure and/or low temperature.
GM, Toyota Fuel-Cell Plans Clash With U.S. Battery Car Push
Seeded on Sun Oct 11, 2009 2:41 PM EDT (Bloomberg.com)
Though hydrogen cars and battery cars may seem mutually exclusive, in fact they are comparable and could even complement each other to give us affordable transportation.
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George, I read what I believe is your recent post to an LA Times article about hydrogen gas being used in a Mazda car and was impressed with your understanding of the subject. I have a question: What is your opinion of the companies that are selling hydrogen kits to add to gasoline engines? Do they work?
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