Category Archives: Earth & Energy

Honolulu Hell, what can we learn from Professor Panos?

Posted on December 6, 2012 by George B.

Of course this post is for the DIYer community, if you are a typical Low Information Voter ‘LIV’, this is not for you, move along to that free energy page, maybe order a Hojo Generator, invest in that big air … Continue reading →

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Monitoring and controlling devices, with an embedded microcontroller and web server.

Posted on November 25, 2012 by George B.

Introduction by George B. Why I think you need consider making the time for Steve’s project?  As we study small generators, we learn that one of the larger mistakes we can make is buying one too big. I use the … Continue reading →

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John Laswell, Notes on Burning Wood

Posted on October 25, 2012 by George B.

It’s that time of year, and thoughts now turn to what’s in the wood shed.  John, a retired Engineer who has experimented with wood burning over the years has made three posts here. You can find all three of his installments by … Continue reading →

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Musings on Solar PV.. watching the cycles, and buying low. Is it time?

Posted on September 29, 2012 by George B.

As I look back on my journey through life, I think about those neat little cars we had in the late seventies. One of my favorites was the Mazda push rod 1200 cc commuters that sold for about $1800. According … Continue reading →

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A New and Less Expensive ON Grid or Off Grid set up?

Posted on September 19, 2012 by George B.

Recently, I posted the Utterpower DIYer $20 Inter locking Transfer Switch. Following is a drawing of how it might be deployed in an off grid setup that can grow, and make use of wind, hydro, solar, or even pedal power if that’s all … Continue reading →

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Crazy Jerry Has a new project! 110 MPG car..

Posted on September 3, 2012 by George B.

  It wasn’t that long ago, I was talking to Steve Spense, of Green Trust Org. I think I mentioned Jerry Bartlett’s name to Steve, and he paused.. “Jerry.. you know Jerry?” I guess I wanted to say who doesn’t know Jerry … Continue reading →

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Dr. Ileana Johnson

Posted on July 23, 2012 by George B.

Dr. Ileana Johnson Are you tired of the quote I share from Henery David Thoreau yet?    “He who is only a Traveler learns things at second hand and by the halves, and is poor authority.” As we sit by and watch … Continue reading →

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Amonix Files for Bankruptcy

Posted on July 21, 2012 by George B.

Update 7/24/12 0612 PST, there has been no confirmation of this filing, I can’t imagine if it had been done it would take this long to post. My apologies for jumping the gun on this one.. reliable reports in the past, doesn’t mean … Continue reading →

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The Value of the Amonix failure

Posted on July 20, 2012 by George B.

Here’s your opportunity!   It’s all what I think.. and thinking seems to be all too rare now days..  It’s still very early in the discovery process, and there is no doubt that there are certain people who will want this … Continue reading →

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The Amonix Scam

Posted on July 18, 2012 by George B.

              Hey, we got a new story in the news today, but before I share the link… Let’s put it all up front, here’s what I predict: Amonix never did have a viable 7700 … Continue reading →

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