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I'm just about to start a management/engineering position with one of the big boys who have a large stake in wind/renewables. My particular position in in the process of doubling the number of new hi ...

Well, in contrast to you, I'm about to take on a large mortgage to buy a primary residence. My question, though, is whether to put more than 20% down right away or, instead, invest that money in sola ...

How will it effect me?

If it goes through then maybe the guy buying my house will be able to secure his mortgage and we can close on time. Also, maybe I'll be able to secure the financing on the h ...

I was telling someone in another thread about gasification wood boilers - which is something that could solve your problem. I'm no expert, but I've been researching heating systems for a home we're b ...

Revi,

This is a little off topic, but it concerns your friend burning 30 cord of wood a year Confused

I've heard pretty bad things about those outdoor boilers. I've been looking into heating systems ...

I view the Amtrak bill as a move in the right direction for once. Yes, the US needs to catch up with Europe and Asian countries in rail service. Unfortunately, that is probably an unattainable goal w ...

Fishermen are also striking, or at least idling their boats, in portions of Spain. They hope the country's entire fishing fleet will join in soon. Also, Portuguese truck drivers have decided to comm ...

Los Angeles County had a 44.2 cent gasoline price increase in one month?!

Not to lessen the significance of such increases, but I was just in Norway where I saw an increase of about $1.50/g ...

Nice job, Revi!

Unfortunately, becoming more self-sufficient is going to be the only choice for most Mainers. I know the geothermal guys are booked solid because of heating oil prices. At least ...

Cashmere, WTF?!? I mean, I just ate, for god's sake.

I think this sums up the gist of the article...and why the author is dead wrong.

But if you stick to basic economics, it's clear that the only question is when - not if - prices will succumb.

9.8m/s/s

I think we're seeing this.

What's terminal velocity again?

I think it depends on the area and coefficient of drag. Hopefully, those numbers are large...

Any thoughts about northwest Germany, around Munster or Rheine? I'm considering moving to that region for work with an international company. Seems like an agricultural area, which I like.

(shakes head in disbelief)

What's going to happen to places like SoCal?

Before or after the next big earthquake?
Razz

vision-master, at least the populace of California won’t freeze when they can no longer afford heati ...