chuck kottke

YEA! Congratulations Emma of Strawberry Fields on making the 1000 Mark !!!!

Yes, Kurt Cobain really spoke to the madness of the modern world, in all fury.. But it would be interesting if we could bring Jim Morrison back - he was so intense and laid-back, all at the same time!

Hello Chelsea !!:) A Warm Welcome to you from this humble abode!:curtain::hat: I'm glad you could join our merry troupe as they wind their way around the globe!;)

We Do the Monster Mash?:vampire::smash::whip::hat::laugh3: Welcome to the board, finally!

They make good use of old farm bells.:) And because, their music is fantastic, but also their message is one of hope, optimism, commiseration, and empathy. They strive to help the citizens of the world, and in that sense they are shining examples of global citizens.

Hello Tracie! Yea, I was wondering if you had gotten Lost?? So, sounds like you've found a more civilized place then, away from the animal farm above??;) I'm glad to hear that you're busy with gigs as well - sounds good to me!

smarter future yields more results.. Go Solar:sunny::sunny::sunny:!!! Newer processes are coming along to make the cells in a safer way, and reduce the energy embodied in their manufacture. Based on risk, I'm betting more on solar than on the rest; although wind complements solar nicely. Storage issues are a problem to be solved as well, but those are issues being addressed. We really don't need more fuels of any type, so much as we need better designs for efficient use of fuels, and we could have fewer worries if we simply put the effort into efficiency by incentives. The answers are right before us, but so often we're after either a quick fix, or the constant push to find more resources; so much so that it's a dysfunctional approach to a vibrant economy.

Yes! Of course, going back millions of years entails those large single events, such as massive asteroid or comet collisions, huge volcanic eruptions, etc.. Perhaps the best we can do for now is to avoid the present dangers, and figure out which steps in the long-term to take to avoid or minimize those other disasters! (true - frames of time measured in millions of years tells us more on the broader scale..) I had wondered how well we were at calculating mass balance on the planet a few years back - when one thinks of it, the oil often seeps to the surface, gets consumed by bacteria, or catches on fire from lightning. Coal the same as well, long before mankind became a significant, if inadvertent, controller of the carbon balance.:) And we have been affecting weather long before that, through agriculture - back tens of thousands of years as well..

At present, Fuel Cells have their caveats. However, not too far into the future, they will be more reliable, and less dependent on rare metals, such as platinum.. Currently, a redesign of the basic internal combustion engine should yield double or triple the efficiency, and this would result in hydrogen being even more practical as a fuel, provided it is stored efficiently and safely.;)

Hmm.. Well one could incorporate some so solar cells into the finish of the car, and that would add some energy while driving, or recharge while parked. But yes, panels everywhere else, and charge a storage device in the auto. If we're being smart about it, the modern way of doing it is to use common element cells - those utilizing carbon nanotube capacitors, aluminum cells, or even hydrogen storage in synthetic zeolites would be vastly better than the current battery technologies. All the current battery metals are rare - platinum is extremely rare, but then there's lead, zinc, cadmium, lithium, and nickel. Rare enough that trying to use them in the global vehicle fleet would be impractical, if not nearly impossible, as they are not all that common in the Earth's crust.

But then you would have to move to London town, and that's a long ways from the Jersey shores!:P And all that traveling would wear you out, I'd imagine.. Not to mention all the other physical activity!

But it says that you're a Berryman! Steph Berryman, so then you must be related, eh??;)

I play several instruments; I have been playing the piano quite a bit; electronic keyboards I've tried out a few times. I do like to play doombeck drums, as they are fun!! And at one time, I did play the flute and fife as well - that's been a long time, so what little I can remember is rusty..;) Bass Guitar in a Big Band?! Tell me more! I can only imagine what sort of band incorporates a bass guitar? Sounds interesting!

Well, I'm in the lakes region, north of there. Here, it's recreation, light manufacturing, farming (dairy), and some wood product industries. Yes, GB is somewhat industrial; mostly paper, packaging, cheese, and assorted others. What is it like where you're at??

Poster above should be wondering if the poster above said poster is a nerd!:laugh3: (now I'm confuzzed too!)

I suppose if Courtney asked if it would be alright to say those things, then it would be fine.. but yea, it's tough enough keeping some privacy these days! She's apparently a gossip hound then? Hmm.. but isn't she already known for that? I do not know. Well, anyhow, if Gweneth needs to gain a few pounds, I'm sure I could cook her a good-old-fashioned meal, complete with watercress salad, and fresh garden veggies!:)

Too Cool To Meter!:laugh3:

Miley Cyrus's singing is like who's? Mariah Kerry's??:\ Whitney Houston's??

Become a VIP I suppose, or contact some hackers in the Ukraine..:laugh3: Or, were you referring to the files hidden in Lichtenstein?

11:58PM and wondering if Violet is missing her bell??

I'm keeping cool on the Malaysian Penninsula!:cool:

:rolleyes:;)I have to agree with Jay! Solar is true energy independence, and the cells last for decades. If we want a future that's not controlled by a few billionaires, with their desire to maintain empire, I think we would be wise to choose energy independence.:cool::sunny: David, the Natural Gas we're currently getting is being shipped into special ports - it's contained in those enormous spherical globe-shaped tanks on the deck. It's liquefied, but unlike propane or butane (found in LPG), it has to be kept very, very cold, and under high pressure to stay liquid.

Happy Birthday You Crazy Canuk Briggins!!

Hello Jsalyers:) Welcome to the Dark Side of Chocolate!:laugh3: And yes, Coldplay's great too!!

?band? Um.. well, :):shy: there's only me, and besides, they play great together - I'm too old, and they need a younger opening act anyways! But thanks for the complement!;) Hey, what about your band?:rolleyes: