I posted a week ago about the car chase/foot pursuit caper. Well, I got some more info on the guy and everything is starting to make a lot more sense. Turns out he is a 2-striker and it is not impossible that he will get his 3rd based on the events of the chase. I also spoke with the red light camera guy (he blew one of the lights that takes your ( Read more... )

There is a very interesting article in the latest issue of Scientific American about a comprehensive solar energy plan for the U.S. The idea is to:

1. Construct a ton of solar panels and concentrated solar power (CSP) plants in the south-west
2. Construct high voltage dc lines to connect the power to the rest of the nation -- specifically one to the ( Read more... )