Category Archives: Environment

Oil

Right now, there is a pipe sticking out of the seabed in the Gulf of Mexico, from which oil is billowing.  It is a huge environmental disaster, and most certainly a historical event if there ever was one.  But there … Continue reading

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Humidity

It’s getting pretty humid around here.  Need to get the air conditioner in here soon.

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Fun with Solar Power

I normally charge an 18 AH sealed lead-acid battery to run small things like lights, and to charge my cell phone, radio, etc.  Well a couple months ago this battery died.  It was old, and sulfation had set in. I … Continue reading

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Spring and Optimism

It’s coming up on mid-February, and the weather is beautiful.  Not only is it warm out but we’re also getting plenty of sun.  Well, it is a little cloudy right now, but it’s been beautiful.  I really don’t even need … Continue reading

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Solar Powered Web Server

As you have probably noted from past entries I like to run my own servers.  I’m not running a big enterprise here, so they don’t have to be extremely reliable (though they have been very reliable).  Mostly, I like the … Continue reading

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Winter Without Christmas

I believe that today is the Nativity, or the last day of Christmas or whatever.  It is also the day I am heading back to school, back to the daily grind…  Actually, I shouldn’t complain.  My quarter is relatively light, … Continue reading

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A Pacifist in the War on Christmas

Christmas is not far away, and I’m excited.  The family being together, good food, gifts, and the prospect of going home for two weeks are all nice things I’m looking forward to.  Hopefully we’ll get some snow, and our Christmas … Continue reading

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Healthy Again

Last week was hell for me, but now I feel better.  I’m still blowing my nose now and then, but it’s fairly manageable, so it’s all good.  I can also sit through a class without wishing to be put out … Continue reading

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End of the Quarter

It snowed this morning.  Not hard, just a few flakes here and there.  Luckily though I got to sleep in, until about 11 am or so.  No classes today; it’s exam week now.  Just studying. Well, I mostly studied.  The … Continue reading

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It’s Over

Simply put, it’s over.  Tension has subsided.  America has picked anothe president.  Now we don’t have to listen to campaign adds and the like. I hope things will change.  Maybe the will, maybe not; out of all the factors that … Continue reading

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