Category Archives: UtterPower Articles

Solar PV Power Production, How do we measure and compare?

Posted on August 6, 2013 by George B.

Monoliths in the Field, and who is allowed in to look at them? Recently I wrote about Beth Buck Naked, her article about a motorcycle that ran on compressed air, and how the project had made a short list to receive some … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative Energy Sources, Critical Thinking, DIYer Skills, Earth & Energy | Tagged | 8 Comments

Stop the Insanity! Auto Safety Standards are Killing the Planet.

Posted on July 30, 2013 by George B.

  If you are watching Auto related politics closely, you may have noticed that Americans have lost another Freedom, and that is our right to own one of the real super cars of the century, the Lotus Elise, a high mileage … Continue reading →

Posted in Critical Thinking, Earth & Energy, The New Green Movement, Things I Hate!, UtterPower Articles, Vehicle Design, Your Wasted Tax Dollars | Tagged , | 17 Comments

How Much Work Does Our Electrical Grid Need?

Posted on July 28, 2013 by George B.

Many of us here have heard of wild lines, and people like me were certain that theses were only found in places like the outback in Australia, or the most remote places.. not true! Gang Greenies have a special gift, … Continue reading →

Posted in DIYer Skills, Earth & Energy, Fighting Propaganda, Free Energy, Strange Stuff, Survival Skills, The New Green Movement, Uncategorized, UtterPower Articles | Tagged , | 12 Comments

Email of the Day from down Under.

Posted on July 21, 2013 by George B.

I always enjoy questions from our Cousins down under. Ever meet a Yankee or Canook that didn’t enjoy themselves when they visited down below? From: Kerin Whitxxx <kerin.wxxxxxx@hotmail.com> Subject: Listeroid Message Body: G,Day  mate, wonder if you can help me … Continue reading →

Posted in DIYer Generator, Off Grid Power, Questions & Answers, Slow Speed Engines | Tagged , | 11 Comments

Angela Cory, a Poster Girl?

Posted on July 14, 2013 by George B.

Keep thinking about that garden plot! As we look on, we see how differently people perceive the world around them. For some of us, we watched people lose their jobs in Florida because they refused to give up their integrity. Others … Continue reading →

Posted in In The News | 4 Comments

777, A lesson in Critical Thinking ?

Posted on July 11, 2013 by George B.

I think this story will get even better (worse actually)…. For those who play the slots, Three Cherries and  Three Sevens are a welcome sight. But maybe it’s a poor combo on landing? Here’s the bottom line: Glide Slope Indicators, Auto … Continue reading →

Posted in Critical Thinking, Things I Hate! | Tagged , , , , , | 9 Comments

Question: ‘My Electrician Said’

Posted on July 10, 2013 by George B.

  Here’s Kent’s question, and you already know I can’t comment without adding a rant. Please do add your comments: George I don’t have a main breaker, I have a lever in my meter box to disconnect from city power. … Continue reading →

Posted in Critical Thinking, Generators, Legal, Off Grid Power, Question of the day, Questions & Answers | Tagged | 3 Comments

Washington State’s ‘Good to Go’ Fiasco

Posted on July 5, 2013 by George B.

  If you live far from the Puget Sound Basin,  you need to know about ‘Good to Go’ and avoid a lot of frustration. But also note, I’ve included a business idea as a muse, who knows what kind of … Continue reading →

Posted in Buyer Beware, Critical Thinking, In The News, Things I Hate! | Tagged , | 8 Comments

Happy July 4 2013, but do be safe!

Posted on July 4, 2013 by George B.

We have just hours to prepare, you can’t fix stupid, but you can attempt to stay away from those who are. It’s time right now to consider watering that pile of dry brush or other fuel in your yard if … Continue reading →

Posted in In The News, Survival Skills | 6 Comments

44 Mosfets, or I had lunch with an old friend. 6-29-13

Posted on June 30, 2013 by George B.

I write this late, it’s closing on Sunday morning, today I met up with a long time friend, an EE who entered the work force shortly prior to the Intel 8080A, and perhaps one of the first fun Jobs he … Continue reading →

Posted in Critical Thinking, Inspirational People, Strange Stuff | Tagged , | 2 Comments