Author: Simon

We are one step closer to room temperature superconductors. Menlo Park, Calif.–Move over, silicon–it may be time to give the Valley a new name. Physicists at the Department of Energy’s (DOE) SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford University have confirmed the existence of a type of material that could one day provide dramatically faster, more…

The boys at Talk Polywell have uncovered the details of the WB-8 contract [pdf]. Those details can give us some insight into how WB-7 has gone. From the looks of things – rather well. The current effort will build on what has been completed under these previous contracts as well as requirements to provide the…

Michael Totten as usual has very good sources. Let us start with the fact that in the above video a phalanx of police is retreating before a mob. Then Michael gives this excerpt from Shah of Shahs. Now the most important moment, the moment that will determine the fate of the country, the Shah, and…

Obama’s policy on Iran seems to be to lay low and hope the whole thing blows over. Meeting with the press before President Obama’s speech to the American Medical Association in Chicago, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said, “I think there are a number of factors that give us some concern about what we’ve seen.”…

And THIS abomination my friends is why the Republican party is in trouble. Big trouble. U.S. Rep. Mark Kirk will call for legislation Monday that would toughen drug-trafficking laws regarding a highly potent form of marijuana, with penalties of up to 25 years in prison for a first-time offense. The law would target offenders who…

I was just reading an interesting report on clouds by Willis Eschenbach at Watts Up With That? The post is long and detailed so let me just focus on the conclusions. 1. The sun puts out more than enough energy to totally roast the earth. It is kept from doing so by the clouds reflecting…

The man who wrote Drugs, Kids & Crime: Surviving Our Drug Obsessed Culture has figured out how to thrive in such a culture. At least for a while. Kendall Craig Farris’ website is filled with influential endorsements for the drug prevention program he founded. Los Angeles City Councilman Bill Rosendahl called them “amazing tools which…

Amazon is selling a Logitech QuickCam Communicate video camera with microphone for under $40. Here is what one reviewer had to say: Previously we purchased a cheaper web cam. This was not a good thing. We then decided upon the logitech. The picture is great and we are enjoying being able to talk to our…

According to Michael Totten the above is …thousands of Iranians chanting not “Death to America” or “Death to Israel,” but “Death to the Government.” Michael goes on to say: Oppressive governments that face ferocious resistance in the streets often don’t last very long. The Islamic Republic regime has been durable so far, and reports of…

Triple Cross: How bin Laden’s Master Spy Penetrated the CIA, the Green Berets, and the FBI–and Why Patrick Fitzgerald Failed to Stop Him Now there is an interesting title. Perhaps there is even some truth to it. No doubt it should provide many hours worth of material to gnaw on. So how about a review?…

The above is queen Sophia of Spain from Barcepundit. And of course below are our American lovelies. H/T Susan in the comments at Classical Values for the Queen of Spain. Original idea suggested by Judith Weiss on Facebook Cross Posted at Power and Control

I don’t agree with all the prescriptions presented. However, his outline of the problem is good for some critical thinking. The secret word is Terawatt. But a terawatt is only a rate of delivery. To be really useful it has to be ready to go when you need it. That would be terawatt-hours. And terawatt-days.…

H/T Suggested by Judith Weiss on Facebook Cross Posted at Power and Control

I have always liked China Grove as a good test song for Rock ‘n Roll speakers. If the mids and highs are good and the bass line thumps clearly I like ’em. This cover of China Grove is pretty durn good. Especially the instrumental portion. Another one I like for testing is Marshall Tucker’s Fire…

I see the Democrats know how to put a woman in her place. H/T Judith Weiss on Facebook. Cross Posted at Power and Control

I just don’t know where to start. So how about I try to start with the beginning. Mike Huckabee wants to move the the “mushy middle” out of the Republican Party. Some argue that Republicans have lost Congress and the White House because they’ve turned the party over to social and religious conservatives, driving away…

Eco-Imperialism: Green Power, Black Death The author of this book is Paul Driessen. And just who is Paul Driessen? Driessen received his bachelor’s degree in geology and field ecology from Lawrence University, JD from the University of Denver College of Law, and accreditation in public relations from the Public Relations Society of America. Driessen is…

“Without energy” is about 6 minutes 45 seconds into the video. Topics covered: Water vapor amplification – models vs data. Polar regions and polar bears Glacier melt Sea Ice Sea Level Dangerous Weather Energy Is Life Here are the other parts of the video: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 – above video…

I don’t think this move by Congress is going to go over well. WASHINGTON – Despite a less-than-rousing reaction from the Obama administration, House Democrats are considering a new tax on employer-provided health benefits to help pay for expanding coverage to the uninsured. Several officials also said an outline of emerging legislation envisions a requirement…

If you are fan of the original Star Trek with Wm. Shattner you absolutely have to watch this video. Don’t argue. Just watch it. You will be glad you did. Cross Posted at Power and Control