Category Archives: UtterPower Articles

Kiss Ideas. When is KISS too KISS? Or when is a Critic too Critical?

Posted on October 10, 2014 by George B.

I was thinking about this today, and thought this might be a good example: Notice how high the eye is above the plastic hole? This extra length acts as a fulcrum, and the amount of force applied to it could … Continue reading →

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My latest field trip, remote places in Alaska.

Posted on August 4, 2014 by George B.

17 years of intensive study of Alternative Power Production has made me a skeptic in so many ways. It’s not that there isn’t good equipment and decent investments, it’s that there are so many people who would sell you the wrong thing … Continue reading →

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Jerry Bartlett (Crazy Jerry) top honors in Mileage contest.

Posted on April 23, 2014 by George B.

If you are a friend of Utterpower, you’ve heard the name Jerry Bartlett more than once. Jerry recently shared with me that he was making good progress in getting a car ready for a high mileage contest and the results … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Design, Critical Thinking, DIYer Skills, Earth & Energy, In The News, Inspirational People, Small Diesels, Things I like, Vehicle Design | Tagged | 1 Comment

The Mother of Automation?

Posted on March 15, 2014 by George B.

    Quote: The mother of Automation is the Higher Cost of Labor. George B. 2014 No… you shouldn’t expect the cocksure to ever figure this out.. especially Socialists like Kshama Saywant and my Washington State Senators to mention a … Continue reading →

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The Second Amendment At Work?

Posted on February 6, 2014 by George B.

A Darwin Award in the making?   We know how the human brain works, people develop a belief and then do everything possible to dismiss evidence as to why they could be wrong,  and inventory every bit of evidence as to why they … Continue reading →

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Forrest Mims, one of my favorite writers.

Posted on December 3, 2013 by George B.

Here’s a link, lots of fun listening to Forrest talk about the early days. As I once wrote, Forrest is the best technical writer I know, reading his books is like pouring knowledge directly into your brain. He’s changed more lives than … Continue reading →

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The Kshama Sutra

Posted on November 22, 2013 by George B.

Politics and Satire? Kshama seems perfect for Seattle. This page is only a monument. It’s your job to search for the rest of the story, and interpret it as you wish. Added Note: After posting this, I received the following email, I … Continue reading →

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Behold the KshamaSutra!

Posted on November 21, 2013 by George B.

Radical Marxist Kshama Sawant ‘Occupies’ A Seattle City Council Position. There’s really no need for me to link all the stories in this day and age.  Kshama makes it known how important youth is in her politics, it’s Seattle youth, the homeless, … Continue reading →

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An Important Muse? Nov 11 2013

Posted on November 12, 2013 by George B.

 How many alarms do you hear in the background? If you are Hands on, most of what I post might make sense.  If your hands have no stains or lack a single callous, then you’re likely going to find nothing … Continue reading →

Posted in Buyer Beware, Critical Thinking, DIYer Skills, Earth & Energy, Fighting Propaganda, Gravity, Things I Hate! | Tagged , | 7 Comments

Watts in your Gen Shed?

Posted on October 18, 2013 by George B.

Just thought we could have a thread where folks can list what equipment they have put together for their off-grid systems. It may also be educational to know what appliances are used. I’ll start with my stuff. We live on … Continue reading →

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