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Unusual ways to heat a room
 I came across two good ones, both from the U.K., where many people have to choose between heating and eating. The first method I'm going to try. The second idea I'm going to give a miss, but it is fun, and certainly timely for the season.
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Another university says no to coal
 This time it's Purdue. Coal is still cheaper than natural gas just about everywhere, but read this and consider the other factors that are affecting their decision. Ever think you'd be seeing this in that part of the U.S.?
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Why are solar panels so inefficient?
 I had to stretch my brain a bit to get into this article from Forbes magazine. If you're going to click on that link at the end of the first paragraph, where the author offers to share his calculations, make sure you're wearing a seat belt. And a helmet. |
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The not-so-simple tent
 I've mentioned these new tents our military is testing before but this story gives lots of delicious details about what goes into the making of a field shelter that, in saving energy, saves lives. Good stuff. |
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Why we don't see more of those Euro radiators
 Good article here about sexy (and expensive!) Euro-style radiators and the reasons why we don't see more of them on our side of the ocean. Wait until you get to the part about the prices of these beauties. Yikes! And thanks to subscriber, Hoagi Koster, for sharing. |
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Don't advertise?
You may decide to do that after delving into this article, which arrived courtesy of my Ph.D. son-in-law, Craig. He sees the world in a different way than most. Love to hear your thoughts.
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In the wind
 Subscriber, Dan Gardiner, shared this one with me. The implications of this decision are enormous. I don't know the legal process in the U.K. and whether this will be appealed (any U.K. subscribers please feel free to write me), but there's huge money at stake with this one. Stay tuned. And thanks, Dan! |
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Clifton Pollard
 Having just passed the 50th anniversary of JFK's assassination, I reread this magnificent column by Jimmy Breslin. Mr. Breslin was the only reporter to think about interviewing Clifton Pollard on the day of the funeral. Brilliant. |
