My friend Tim Hurst has written a great piece on Celsias titled "6 Things Getting in the Way of the Smart Grid, and Why We Shouldn't Worry."
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Europe Bans Illegal Timber Trade
Last week the European Union’s Parliament passed new legislation that will halt the entrance of illegal wood into European nations. This is a major victory for forests and wildlife around the world.
Cool Links Evergreen Web Content Volume 1
This post is the 1st in a continuing series featuring evergreen web content from my friends and others. These are articles, videos, and other web content that will be relevant for a long period of time. They are periodically published when the "Cool Links" page of my website spills over a little too much with [...]
Some Cool Animal Artwork from My Nephew David
I was searching through an old desk drawer earlier this morning and I found a cool photo of artwork from my nephew David. He made this drawing about 4 years ago when he was much younger, but I had luckily scanned it along with some of his other work. I was able to find the files on my computer and I thought I would share them and make some comments.
An Esoteric Discussion of Blogrolls, Friends, and Website Changes
For a while I've been pondering whether or not I should delete the "Friends" section of my website in exchange for a traditional blogroll. After considerable thought, discussion, and investigation, I've decided that I'm going to eliminate the Friends section of my website. I'm also going to forgo replacing it with a blogroll. Instead I will be trying something else that I think will be of more value to me, my friends, and my readers.
Review: The Secret in Their Eyes
It's hard to know exactly what to think after seeing the Argentine crime film "El Secreto de Sus Ojos" (The Secret in Their Eyes), but it is clear that this is an outstanding film with profound ideas about how we should pursue our passions despite the inevitable tragedies of life. It is storytelling at its most compelling and the pacing is just right. With two charismatic leads, it's no wonder that this film won the 2010 Academy Award for best foreign picture.
Sign: “Save 10%: Order Like Yoda”
I always like when businesses choose to show some imagination and personality rather than opt for a stale uniform way of promoting their business. So I was happy to see this sign in a local business called Ike & Jane Cafe and Bakery.
My Nerdy Attempt to Map U.S. Biodiversity
There have been a number of times when I have wondered which states are the most biodiverse in the nation. I was surprised to discover that this information is not easily found, so I set out to make my own map and resource that would help people to easily obtain this information. And, yes, I [...]
Cool Photos of the Georgia Aquarium
This past weekend I had the pleasure of visiting the Georgia Aquarium with my family. I managed to snag some very nice photos (like the saw shark above) that showcase amazing marine environments.
Green Presidential Candidate Loses Run-Off in Colombia
Voters in Colombia went to the polls today, and decisively elected a new president. Former defense minister Juan Manual Santos easily captured victory with 69% of the vote. Antanas Mockus, his green party opponent, received only 27%.
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