One Way to Solve Fracking’s Dirty Problem | MIT Technology Review:
good stuff
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Friday, September 20, 2013
U.S. Military begins rolling on airless tires | Fox News
U.S. Military begins rolling on airless tires | Fox News:
Pretty cool, I wonder if and when such tires will be made for on-road. I will tell you this, I would love not having to put air in my tires.
Pretty cool, I wonder if and when such tires will be made for on-road. I will tell you this, I would love not having to put air in my tires.
Thursday, September 19, 2013
SLAC scientists create twisted light
SLAC scientists create twisted light:
Not sure what you'd use this for, but it's cool.
Not sure what you'd use this for, but it's cool.
No longer second city
Congratulations Chicago, with less than 1/3 NY's population, you managed to beat us at something!
http://m.washingtonpost.com/blogs/govbeat/wp/2013/09/18/fbi-chicago-passes-new-york-as-murder-capital-of-u-s/
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
France to ban 'sexualised' child beauty pageants? - FRANCE - FRANCE 24
France to ban 'sexualised' child beauty pageants? - FRANCE - FRANCE 24:
The US should follow France, wow, I can't belive I am saying that.
The US should follow France, wow, I can't belive I am saying that.
US military wants new hypersonic space plane | Fox News
US military wants new hypersonic space plane | Fox News:
this is really cool
this is really cool
The goals of the XS-1 include flying 10 times in 10 days, as well as achieving Mach 10
This is not a single-stage-to-orbit," she said. "This is a suborbital, hypersonic vehicle that will also allow us to do advanced hypersonic testing as well. And of course we are going to launch a payload into orbit
We’re looking for radical and disruptive changes," said former NASA astronaut Pamela Melroy, now deputy director of the Tactical Technology Office at DARPA. "We are about demonstrations. It’s not enough to just experiment. You have to actually prove it.
Google Glass as a Hands-Free Instruction Manual | MIT Technology Review
Google Glass as a Hands-Free Instruction Manual | MIT Technology Review:
this is a good one and a good use of this tech
this is a good one and a good use of this tech
What’s Behind Esther Dyson’s Health-Care Manifesto | MIT Technology Review
What’s Behind Esther Dyson’s Health-Care Manifesto | MIT Technology Review:
I see a lot of hope in this, and to be honest I think it's a great idea.
I see a lot of hope in this, and to be honest I think it's a great idea.
Obama to ask business leaders to push Congress to raise debt limit - Yahoo News Canada
Obama to ask business leaders to push Congress to raise debt limit - Yahoo News Canada:
The President is wrong. We can't keep spending money without cutting spending.
The President is wrong. We can't keep spending money without cutting spending.
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Monday, September 16, 2013
Misunderstanding or bad law?
http://nypost.com/2013/09/15/obamacare-will-question-your-sex-life/
I hope this is just a misunderstanding
Great idea
http://www.technologyreview.com/news/518896/at-fake-hospital-kaiser-runs-a-testing-ground-for-new-technology/?utm_campaign=newsletters&utm_source=newsletter-daily-all&utm_medium=email&utm_content=20130916
This is really cool
For the future
http://www.technologyreview.com/news/519266/encrypted-heartbeats-keep-hackers-from-medical-implants/?utm_campaign=newsletters&utm_source=newsletter-daily-all&utm_medium=email&utm_content=20130916
This one could be a good idea.
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Ethiopian man claims he is 160 years old and can recall the Italian invasion of his country in 1895 | News.com.au
Ethiopian man claims he is 160 years old and can recall the Italian invasion of his country in 1895 | News.com.au:
this would be cool if this could be verified. as it says in the article, doctors could do that. i hope they do, and I hope he is that old. perhaps we can learn from him.
this would be cool if this could be verified. as it says in the article, doctors could do that. i hope they do, and I hope he is that old. perhaps we can learn from him.
Much more significant than my last post
This, however; is big news.
http://m.timesofindia.com/india/Agni-V-missile-successfully-test-launched-from-Wheeler-Island-off-Odisha-coast/articleshow/22594796.cms
New Chinese drone slightly faster than decade old US drobe
http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/news/world_news/Asia/article1313911.ece
And the funny thing to me is that the reporter doesn't get that
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Friday, September 13, 2013
CFPB's data-mining on consumer credit cards challenged in heated House hearing | WashingtonExaminer.com
CFPB's data-mining on consumer credit cards challenged in heated House hearing | WashingtonExaminer.com:
WTF? What do they even claim to be doing to help us? nothing.
WTF? What do they even claim to be doing to help us? nothing.
EyeNetra Aims to Shake Up Optometry with Financing from Vinod Khosla | MIT Technology Review
EyeNetra Aims to Shake Up Optometry with Financing from Vinod Khosla | MIT Technology Review:
This one points to not only the optical shakeup, but that of other technologies. the point here is this. the cell phone in your pocket is an incredibly powerful device. with a few clever add ons, it can do a lot more, particularly in the area of health. it should help us have more, and better information about patients that should help improve the overall health of society.
This one points to not only the optical shakeup, but that of other technologies. the point here is this. the cell phone in your pocket is an incredibly powerful device. with a few clever add ons, it can do a lot more, particularly in the area of health. it should help us have more, and better information about patients that should help improve the overall health of society.
DARPA's Plan to Flood the Sea With Drones, Carrying More Drones | Danger Room | Wired.com
DARPA's Plan to Flood the Sea With Drones, Carrying More Drones | Danger Room | Wired.com:
I think this is a great idea. Drones provide information. That can make the use of force safer and more efficient. These drones will, as with most military tech, be adapted in some form for other efforts just as planes, satellites, and even rockets were before them. Better fishing, conservation, and even weather forecasts will be the result of this.
I think this is a great idea. Drones provide information. That can make the use of force safer and more efficient. These drones will, as with most military tech, be adapted in some form for other efforts just as planes, satellites, and even rockets were before them. Better fishing, conservation, and even weather forecasts will be the result of this.
Can a New Technology Redefine Industrial Motor Efficiency? : Greentech Media
Can a New Technology Redefine Industrial Motor Efficiency? : Greentech Media:
Innovation comes from small companies. This guy, I hope, I really on to something. We'll see.
Innovation comes from small companies. This guy, I hope, I really on to something. We'll see.
Firefighters Make Stand Against NJ Boardwalk Blaze - ABC News
Firefighters Make Stand Against NJ Boardwalk Blaze - ABC News:
This one is just sad. More video. Twice in basically one year. really rough.
This one is just sad. More video. Twice in basically one year. really rough.
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Americans in 'Poverty' Have TVs, VCRs, Cell Phones, Air Conditioning
Americans in 'Poverty' Have TVs, VCRs, Cell Phones, Air Conditioning:
Rather amazing when you think to compare us to other countries.
Rather amazing when you think to compare us to other countries.
Voyager 1 has reached interstellar space : Nature News & Comment
Voyager 1 has reached interstellar space : Nature News & Comment:
Amazing, another first for NASA! And, damn impressive that they have made something that still works over 40 years after being built!
Amazing, another first for NASA! And, damn impressive that they have made something that still works over 40 years after being built!
On the cover of the Rolling Stone? Not quite, but I did get a single word in | Watts Up With That?
On the cover of the Rolling Stone? Not quite, but I did get a single word in | Watts Up With That?:
Jeff Goodell did himself a disservice in this exchange with Anthony Watts. t's clear his comments will be supported by those who already agree with him, perhaps that is the purpose, but I doubt folks on the other side will be convinced since his words are insulting to them. Shame really, name calling doesn't facilitate healthy debate.
Jeff Goodell did himself a disservice in this exchange with Anthony Watts. t's clear his comments will be supported by those who already agree with him, perhaps that is the purpose, but I doubt folks on the other side will be convinced since his words are insulting to them. Shame really, name calling doesn't facilitate healthy debate.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
HyperSolar Files Full Patent for Low Cost Protective Coating to Allow Solar Hydrogen Production in W - DailyFinance
HyperSolar Files Full Patent for Low Cost Protective Coating to Allow Solar Hydrogen Production in W - DailyFinance:
Is this it? Is HyperSolar saying that they have it? This would be utterly amazing.
Is this it? Is HyperSolar saying that they have it? This would be utterly amazing.
Brain Injury Study Tracks Football's Youngest Players | MIT Technology Review
Brain Injury Study Tracks Football's Youngest Players | MIT Technology Review:
This is something that matters since these injuries could kill the game. That would be a shame as I have enjoyed playing, non-organized, games as a boy.
This is something that matters since these injuries could kill the game. That would be a shame as I have enjoyed playing, non-organized, games as a boy.
A Low-Power Transistor for the Age of Mobile Computers | MIT Technology Review
A Low-Power Transistor for the Age of Mobile Computers | MIT Technology Review:
this transistor could help, but so could the next thing out of the big-boy fabs. this seems to be more of an advertisement for Sun Volta than anything really interesting.
this transistor could help, but so could the next thing out of the big-boy fabs. this seems to be more of an advertisement for Sun Volta than anything really interesting.
Security Flaw Shows Tor Anonymity Network Dominated By Botnet Command And Control Traffic | MIT Technology Review
Security Flaw Shows Tor Anonymity Network Dominated By Botnet Command And Control Traffic | MIT Technology Review:
That's truly sad, i had considered becoming a node, but certainly not now.
That's truly sad, i had considered becoming a node, but certainly not now.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
German Helicopter Searched For NSA Listening Post In Frankfurt - SPIEGEL ONLINE
German Helicopter Searched For NSA Listening Post In Frankfurt - SPIEGEL ONLINE:
We spy on them, and we got caught. They spy on us, we know it, but don't call them out because it's part of the game. whatever. let them spy. we will too.
We spy on them, and we got caught. They spy on us, we know it, but don't call them out because it's part of the game. whatever. let them spy. we will too.
Syrian official says Assad accepts proposal to turn over chemical weapons | Fox News
Syrian official says Assad accepts proposal to turn over chemical weapons | Fox News:
I call this a win for all, and will have a much better effect than a few dozen missiles. Not sure if this will be cheaper, but one can hope.
I call this a win for all, and will have a much better effect than a few dozen missiles. Not sure if this will be cheaper, but one can hope.
Energy bill could alter electricity rates for millions in California - latimes.com
Energy bill could alter electricity rates for millions in California - latimes.com:
i dont see the problem with this. i mean solar customers use the grid as "storage" to get their power back at night, so why wouldn't they have to pay for the grid that they are using. The Sierra Club is insanely wrong on this one. This fee is a very practical solution.
i dont see the problem with this. i mean solar customers use the grid as "storage" to get their power back at night, so why wouldn't they have to pay for the grid that they are using. The Sierra Club is insanely wrong on this one. This fee is a very practical solution.
Monday, September 9, 2013
The Wireless Way to Save Health-Care Costs | MIT Technology Review
The Wireless Way to Save Health-Care Costs | MIT Technology Review:
I think this is a good thing, and I am glad he's on the case. I think critics are misunderstand his point over his examples. Every time someone uses the cheap option over the expensive one, people save. More, cheaper tests will help everyone, and end up being good for everyone. My big hope is to see more of this in the home.
I think this is a good thing, and I am glad he's on the case. I think critics are misunderstand his point over his examples. Every time someone uses the cheap option over the expensive one, people save. More, cheaper tests will help everyone, and end up being good for everyone. My big hope is to see more of this in the home.
Evans Wadongo | Innovators Under 35 | MIT Technology Review
Evans Wadongo | Innovators Under 35 | MIT Technology Review:
This is great. Amazing how Capitalism, and the "Protestant" work ethic is spring up again in rural Kenya.
This is great. Amazing how Capitalism, and the "Protestant" work ethic is spring up again in rural Kenya.
Union Square Rampage Leaves Man Brain Dead At Bellevue « CBS New York
Union Square Rampage Leaves Man Brain Dead At Bellevue « CBS New York:
I have to blog this one to get it out there since the national media is not. Leshawn Marten, according to wittnesses said ‘the next white person who walks by I’m going to [expletive],’, and then he did in fact in effect kill Jeffrey Babbitt; who is now clinically brain dead. This is clearly a hate crime since Mr. Martin is black, and Mr. Babbitt is white. Why the national media will not report this is anyone's guess, but my belief is that it doesn't fit in their preferred model that only white men are racists. The fact is that anyone can be, and that it's not only a white on black issue. It's a hate issue, and a problem for all groups.
I have to blog this one to get it out there since the national media is not. Leshawn Marten, according to wittnesses said ‘the next white person who walks by I’m going to [expletive],’, and then he did in fact in effect kill Jeffrey Babbitt; who is now clinically brain dead. This is clearly a hate crime since Mr. Martin is black, and Mr. Babbitt is white. Why the national media will not report this is anyone's guess, but my belief is that it doesn't fit in their preferred model that only white men are racists. The fact is that anyone can be, and that it's not only a white on black issue. It's a hate issue, and a problem for all groups.
Syun Akasofu’s work provokes journal resignation | Watts Up With That?
Syun Akasofu’s work provokes journal resignation | Watts Up With That?:
This one is odd, why would Dr. Chris Bruerly resign? I read the paper, it's reasonable to my untrained eye.
This one is odd, why would Dr. Chris Bruerly resign? I read the paper, it's reasonable to my untrained eye.
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Energy Department loses $42 million on loan to Michigan company VPG - Washington Times
Energy Department loses $42 million on loan to Michigan company VPG - Washington Times:
Sad news, but it just proves that the underlying technology is simply not ready yet.
Sad news, but it just proves that the underlying technology is simply not ready yet.
Project puts gardens on bus roofs to purify city air | Crave - CNET
Project puts gardens on bus roofs to purify city air | Crave - CNET:
I know someone who helps maintain those busses in NYC. This is an epiclly stupid idea. We can't get those guys to keep them running in top form, and you expect them to keep plants alive? Seriously? Building rooftops, sure, but busses? idiotic. Solar panels, sure, why not, but again, in most large cities with their tall building generating shadows, again stupid. Solar panels on top of a parking garage, on the other hand, a fine idea.
I know someone who helps maintain those busses in NYC. This is an epiclly stupid idea. We can't get those guys to keep them running in top form, and you expect them to keep plants alive? Seriously? Building rooftops, sure, but busses? idiotic. Solar panels, sure, why not, but again, in most large cities with their tall building generating shadows, again stupid. Solar panels on top of a parking garage, on the other hand, a fine idea.
Global cooling: Arctic ice caps grows by 60% against global warming predictions | Mail Online
Global cooling: Arctic ice caps grows by 60% against global warming predictions | Mail Online:
This in and of itself is weather. There are plenty of verified pictures and accounts on the net going back decades and longer showing that we have had much more and much less ice there at this time of year. The fact is it's highly variable on short, medium, and long term trends. While I am one who does not support AGW, I do support climate change as a theory. One only needs to walk to the glacial scratch marks on several pieces of exposed bedrock in central park NY to see it. Here are a few pictures that I took myself. The fact is that climate does change. Another fact is that weather can produce significant changes year to year that often can make the longer trend harder to see. So, last year's low was no more evidence of warming than this years greater ice coverage number. Of course, it does do one thing; disprove many of the extreme doom and gloom predictions from the past 5-10 years that said we'd have no ice in the Arctic by now. That, at least, this does prove.
This in and of itself is weather. There are plenty of verified pictures and accounts on the net going back decades and longer showing that we have had much more and much less ice there at this time of year. The fact is it's highly variable on short, medium, and long term trends. While I am one who does not support AGW, I do support climate change as a theory. One only needs to walk to the glacial scratch marks on several pieces of exposed bedrock in central park NY to see it. Here are a few pictures that I took myself. The fact is that climate does change. Another fact is that weather can produce significant changes year to year that often can make the longer trend harder to see. So, last year's low was no more evidence of warming than this years greater ice coverage number. Of course, it does do one thing; disprove many of the extreme doom and gloom predictions from the past 5-10 years that said we'd have no ice in the Arctic by now. That, at least, this does prove.
A gearbox without gears? | Fox News
A gearbox without gears? | Fox News:
This is really cool, and I would hope to see the bike version of this. I'm not close to an electric car, but this could be cool for that tool too.
This is really cool, and I would hope to see the bike version of this. I'm not close to an electric car, but this could be cool for that tool too.
Saturday, September 7, 2013
MFMP Finds most Encouraging Results So Far | E-Cat World
MFMP Finds most Encouraging Results So Far | E-Cat World:
Proof of Cold Fusion seems to be getting closer.
Proof of Cold Fusion seems to be getting closer.
Rodman says he met North Korean leader again
Rodman says he met North Korean leader again:
Okay so I am not the biggest fan of President Obama, I voted for him the first time, but not the second since he didn't do what I hoped on a few issues I had prefererred his opinions on, and was worse on the issues I disagreed with him on. So, I'm not his biggest fan. That being said, in NO way, is Dictator Kim better than President Obama. Huge insult Mr. Rodman to the president.
Okay so I am not the biggest fan of President Obama, I voted for him the first time, but not the second since he didn't do what I hoped on a few issues I had prefererred his opinions on, and was worse on the issues I disagreed with him on. So, I'm not his biggest fan. That being said, in NO way, is Dictator Kim better than President Obama. Huge insult Mr. Rodman to the president.
Tony Abbott to be new Australian prime minister after 'landslide win' - Telegraph
Tony Abbott to be new Australian prime minister after 'landslide win' - Telegraph:
Fiscal conservationism is what Australia, and America I might add, need a little more of. This is good for everyone.
Fiscal conservationism is what Australia, and America I might add, need a little more of. This is good for everyone.
Friday, September 6, 2013
FAA Will Relax Totally Useless, Completely Infuriating Electronics Ban
FAA Will Relax Totally Useless, Completely Infuriating Electronics Ban:
all you need to know "The new guidelines will likely allow passengers to use electronics for anything other than phone calls during taxiing, takeoffs, and landings."
all you need to know "The new guidelines will likely allow passengers to use electronics for anything other than phone calls during taxiing, takeoffs, and landings."
Thursday, September 5, 2013
How Smart Is Samsung’s New Watch? | MIT Technology Review
How Smart Is Samsung’s New Watch? | MIT Technology Review:
My Pebble lasts a solid week, this does more but lasts a day, like a phone. Honestly, why do I need this when my phone what it does better. The Pebble is a basic thing that does just what the phone doesn't, and no more enabling me to charge it only once a week. I'll take the Pebble, but I'm sure I don't speak for everyone.
My Pebble lasts a solid week, this does more but lasts a day, like a phone. Honestly, why do I need this when my phone what it does better. The Pebble is a basic thing that does just what the phone doesn't, and no more enabling me to charge it only once a week. I'll take the Pebble, but I'm sure I don't speak for everyone.
Rossi: Extended E-Cat Test ‘In Course’ | E-Cat World
Rossi: Extended E-Cat Test ‘In Course’ | E-Cat World:
I really hope Rossi has this, and that this is true. We would all benefit form that.
I really hope Rossi has this, and that this is true. We would all benefit form that.
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Why?
http://www.alaskadispatch.com/article/20130903/gold-miners-near-chicken-cry-foul-over-heavy-handed-epa-raids
This is very odd.
Svensmark’s cosmic ray theory of clouds and global warming looks to be confirmed | Watts Up With That?
Svensmark’s cosmic ray theory of clouds and global warming looks to be confirmed | Watts Up With That?:
Well, there goes AGW. This proves it is the Sun, and it's modulation of the cosmic ray flux.
Well, there goes AGW. This proves it is the Sun, and it's modulation of the cosmic ray flux.
Lunar Laser Could be used for Terrestrial Communications | MIT Technology Review
Lunar Laser Could be used for Terrestrial Communications | MIT Technology Review:
Pretty cool, and rather exciting to see photons possibly being used this way.
Pretty cool, and rather exciting to see photons possibly being used this way.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Galaxy Gear smartwatch pictured | Digital Trends
Galaxy Gear smartwatch pictured | Digital Trends:
Oh I really hope this isn't the watch. That thing is just awful. Or maybe I do, since I like my Pebble so much.
Oh I really hope this isn't the watch. That thing is just awful. Or maybe I do, since I like my Pebble so much.
RICHARDS: Five years of financial denial - Washington Times
RICHARDS: Five years of financial denial - Washington Times:
'via Blog this'
This guy is 100% correct. The government should not be encouraging people who can't afford to buy a house to buy one by lowering the credit standards. Now, if the government want's to partially back some loans to make them more affordable, i.e., lowering the risk to the lender and thus lowering the rate to the buyer, that's one thing. That's a distinctly different thing than lowering the criteria to get the loan in the first place. That's the mistake the government made, that they are still making, and not owning up to.
'via Blog this'
This guy is 100% correct. The government should not be encouraging people who can't afford to buy a house to buy one by lowering the credit standards. Now, if the government want's to partially back some loans to make them more affordable, i.e., lowering the risk to the lender and thus lowering the rate to the buyer, that's one thing. That's a distinctly different thing than lowering the criteria to get the loan in the first place. That's the mistake the government made, that they are still making, and not owning up to.
Meditation helps
http://www.northjersey.com/news/222032201_Health_care_profession_is_increasingly_adopting_meditation.html?page=all&mobile=1=1
Basically this article is saying that you could gain a lot from daily meditation, and there is no loss. So, its worth a daily try.
Remarably good news
"Are trees in Central Europe defying climate change?" http://feedly.com/k/137tZbP
Is anyone reallt surprised since, regardless of recent climate change drivers, clearly over millions of years, it has been much colder and warmer than now. Most tree species have exhisted for at least a few of, and actually quite a few more, glacial cycles which are tens to hundreds of thousands of years long each.
Monday, September 2, 2013
Electric Utility Problems
So this LENR site has an interesting perspective on what is happening, and going to happen in the electric utility industry. For the most part, I agree, regardless of LENR (Cold Fusion), that is to say whether or not it will actually be a thing, I am convinced that changes are coming. Batteries are improving. Solar is improving. electric generators and other related technologies are improving and getting cheaper. A more distributed generation and transmission network is coming. It may take 30-50 years, but I tend to think that it's starting to happen now. There are a lot of places where Solar is a significant, 3-5%, of the energy generation. I don't agree with the analogy, though. My take is one more akin to the local vs long distance model that was for telephone service in the days before cell phones and the Internet. In those days long distance call costs subsidized local service. Today, in electricity, power consumption subsidizes transmission network (long distance) costs. That's what I think will change in that soon you will pay much more for the network, and it's upgrades.
Fukushima Ice Wall
This ice wall is a good idea, but how much energy will it take. I think its time for Japan to turn on their other reactors.
http://www.technologyreview.com/news/518801/how-the-fukushima-ice-barrier-will-block-radioactive-groundwater/?utm_campaign=newsletters&utm_source=newsletter-daily-all&utm_medium=email&utm_content=20130902
New Safe Painkiller
http://www.technologyreview.com/news/518651/opioids-without-addiction/?utm_campaign=newsletters&utm_source=newsletter-daily-all&utm_medium=email&utm_content=20130902
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