Synthetic fuels refer to those that don’t come from biological processes; they’re made from bringing together hydrogen and carbon molecules to form hydrocarbons via highly endothermic chemical reactions. Preferably that energy is derived from sources whose off-peak output would otherwise …
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New Zealand Free of COVID-19! Congrats To the Kiwis!
What a compelling illustration of the difference between excellent leadership and solid cooperation, vs. the disgusting morass of corruption, incompetence, dishonesty and selfishness we have here in the U.S.
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Racism in America
In a recent talk I had with my mother, she pointed out that conservatives, both white and black, place blame on the black community for wealth inequality, and asked me to comment. I began by acknowledging that there is some …
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Discussion Re: Trump on Social Media
Person A: If Trump loses in November, which he will, I guarantee he will fight it, coup style. Person B: Fortunately the military seems to be turning on him. Me: While it’s true that several top retired military people are …
More on Video on Small Wind
It came as no surprise when the promoter of this small wind turbine was upset by my post the other day “Video on Small Wind,” in which I pointed out that his claims were preposterous. I began, “Will the wind …
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The Excrement Is Soon To Meet with the Rotating Blades
Let’s consider two great hurdles our civilization faces: one short-term (will come to a head in the next few months), and the other much longer-term (may stay with us until our ultimate demise). In November, the U.S. presidential election will …
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Video on Small Wind
Will the wind turbine here generate electricity? Yes. Will it do so cost-effectively? Not in a million years. • Vertical axis machines are intrinsically left efficient than their horizontal axis counterparts. • This device invokes drag rather than lift mechanics.
Caution: Euphemisms Introduce Inaccuracies, Diminish Impact
Former Republican Secretary of State and retired general Colin Powell said Sunday that President Donald Trump has “drifted away” from the Constitution, adding to a growing list of former top military officials who have strongly criticized the President’s response to …
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Tagged with: John Kelly correcting Trump's claim that he (Trump) fired his Defense Secretary James Mattis, President Donald Trump has "drifted away" from the Constitution, top military officials have strongly criticized the President's response to the nationwide protests surrounding the police killing of George Floyd
Vox Terra and Climate Denial
Here’s one in an excellent series of videos called Vox Terra (“voice of the Earth”) that covers the climate change denial industry. Because of the sheer immensity of the oil companies, countless millions of dollars are available to ensure its …
Germany’s Popular “Der Spiegel” Weighs in on Trump and America’s Racial Crisis
Translation: The Fire Devil A president sets his country on fire The world looks on in a mixture of pity and contempt.
