Saturday, July 12, 2008

Information Statement

Information Statement: M 4.2 020 NE HOMER, AK. 2107Z JUL 12: Tsunami NOT expected

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"If you shoot at mimes, should you use a silencer?"

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"Football is a mistake. It combines the two worst elements of American life. Violence and committee meetings."

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"People ask for criticism, but they only want praise."

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"A celebrity is a person who works hard all his life to become well known, then wears dark glasses to avoid being recognized."

New Mercury Images Show Volcanoes, Magnetic Field, More


New Mercury Images Show Volcanoes, Magnetic Field, More: "Mercury is full of volcanoes and other surprises, reveals initial data from NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft—the first to conduct an in-depth investigation of the solar system's smallest planet in more than 30 years."

Do you take this credit card? | Oddly Enough | Reuters


Do you take this credit card? | Oddly Enough | Reuters: "JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Guests at an Israeli wedding hall can now insert a credit card into a machine at its entrance, tap in a sum and leave a gift for the bride and groom.

'It's new in Israel and the world,' Aya Alon Kaufman of the Gan Oranim hall in Tel Aviv said on Israel's Channel 10 television. 'It's very convenient ... guests can give a gift even if they forget their chequebooks.'

She said couples pay 500 shekels ($155) to rent the device, which resembles an automated teller machine,"

Friday, July 11, 2008

Information Statement

Information Statement: M 5.2 050 SE ADAK, AK. 0001Z JUL 12: Tsunami NOT expected

Wednesday, July 09, 2008

Air Car - First Air-Powered Car - Zero Emissions - Behind the Tech - Popular Mechanics


Air Car - First Air-Powered Car - Zero Emissions - Behind the Tech - Popular Mechanics: "India’s largest automaker is set to start producing the world’s first commercial air-powered vehicle. The Air Car, developed by ex-Formula One engineer Guy N�gre for Luxembourg-based MDI, uses compressed air, as opposed to the gas-and-oxygen explosions of internal-combustion models, to push its engine’s pistons. Some 6000 zero-emissions Air Cars are scheduled to hit Indian streets in August of 2008."

Monday, July 07, 2008

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"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic."

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"I haven't spoken to my wife in years. I didn't want to interrupt her."

Information Statement

Information Statement: M 5.3 035 S ADAK, AK. 2244Z JUL 7: Tsunami NOT expected

CrunchGear � Archive � Toyota to sell solar panel-equipped Prius next year

CrunchGear � Archive � Toyota to sell solar panel-equipped Prius next year: "The Nikkei, Japan’s biggest business newspaper, reports today [JP] Toyota will use solar panels in its next-generation Prius hybrid cars to be sold starting 2009. The company’s Japanese website doesn’t offer any official information so the news is yet to be confirmed.

The redesigned Prius will come equipped with solar panels on the roof, partly powering the air-conditioning system, which needs up to 5kw. According to the Nikkei, Toyota will procure the PV panels from Kyocera.

Toyota is the world’s first major automaker to install solar batteries on vehicles. It is not yet clear whether the solar Prius will be sold outside Japan as well."

Sunday, July 06, 2008

The monthly News Letter

Hello all,

We have finally conquered the formatting problem that the News Letter website had with the ability to publish the Newsletter for you. Look for it around the first of the month on the Newsletter site which has a link on the right hand side.

If you are traveling and want to read the home brew accounts of what is happening just call up the sight and have a look.

Here Comes The Sun (Power), Proponents Of Solar Power Say The Technology Is Getting Cheaper, May One Day Compete With Fossil Fuels - CBS News

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"Between two evils, I always pick the one I never tried before."

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Terry Pratchett
"A marriage is always made up of two people who are prepared to swear that only the other one snores."

Playing Catch up @ Longview Hills

ron thomas
After my latest poll on who wants to learn the computer and who would like to help others I am amazed that their are only two of you. However, to put a positive spin on those dreary stats I will say this... Two is cool! It does take the pressure off me to make lesson plans to teach larger classes. Those of you have taught school know of all the behind the scenes work that goes into teaching a successful class.

With all that prep work gone I will begin classes on Tuesdays at 9:00 AM sometime in late September. The class size will be no more than one or two at a time.... and will be conducted in the computer lab. The student(s) will simply tell me what they want to learn that day and that will be the subject... You will be shown, within the limits of my capabilities, only what interests you at the time... You come in and say, "I want to learn how to..." and that is what we will teach you or your group.

Classes will be in one hour increments... There will be a weekly sign up sheet where you sign up for the hour you want. If you are going away ... don't sign up and that will leave your slot open. If you want only one class... just sign up once...

School starts in September ... watch the bulletin board if you are interested.
RT