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 Topic: Converging Catastrophes |
cmlek
Replies: 224
Views: 34955
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 Forum: Environment Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 7:45 pm Subject: Re: Converging Catastrophes |
Many, many good posts in this thread. Thanks everyone!
Ramble: ON
I haven't gotten so far as to think of "saving" most of humanity. These are my general thoughts on upcoming times.
Everythi ... |
| Topic: Boot in your ass… |
cmlek
Replies: 56
Views: 5909
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Forum: Americas Discussion Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2006 12:31 am Subject: Allow me to overanalyze this ... |
| On Sept. 11, I was on Purdue campus, heading to class, and realized there were no planes in the sky. On the way to the physics building, I ran into a friend and remarked on how weird that was, only t ... |
| Topic: SAD that the new hotness is interest-only mortgages |
cmlek
Replies: 27
Views: 3337
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Forum: Depletion Economics Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2006 12:14 pm Subject: SAD that the new hotness is interest-only mortgages |
Again, shamelessly ganked from fark:
Old and busted: 50 yr mortgage
New hawtness: interest only mortgages
http://money.canoe.ca/News/Other/2006/06/29/1659438-cp.html
Silly, silly, silly.
... |
| Topic: Today I Found and Ate: |
cmlek
Replies: 41
Views: 5179
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Forum: Planning For The Future Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 9:37 am Subject: Re: Today I Found and Ate: |
| Mulberries, blueberries, stinging nettles, raspberries, purslane, and want to get around to trying dandelions. (Hard to find non-pesticide drenched ones near the new apartment!) ^_^ |
| Topic: [Prep] On the Cheap |
cmlek
Replies: 42
Views: 9410
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Forum: Planning For The Future Posted: Tue May 09, 2006 11:04 am Subject: Re: [Prep] On the Cheap |
| As a college student apartment dweller, I have one small tip for the gardeners: if you live on a top floor with a balcony, you can set extra pots up on the roof. They'll get a ton of sun and increase ... |
| Topic: "food miles" no indicator of energy consumed? (BBC |
cmlek
Replies: 1
Views: 892
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Forum: Current Energy News Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2006 4:58 pm Subject: "food miles" no indicator of energy consumed? (BBC |
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/4807026.stm
While I do agree in theory that there's more to consider in reducing fossil fuel used than just transportation, I guess I'm too idealistic to s ... |
| Topic: Keep a chicken (or a horse), go to jail.... |
cmlek
Replies: 100
Views: 8119
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Forum: Current Energy News Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 7:12 pm Subject: What you need to know about the National Animal ID system... |
| I originally read this at lifeaftertheoilcrash.net. Has anyone else been following this? I don't like the thought that anyone who wants to have animals on their farm has to be part of this or risk g ... |
| Topic: The Family Protocol |
cmlek
Replies: 4
Views: 948
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Forum: Planning For The Future Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2005 2:41 pm Subject: Re: The Family Protocol |
| Looks like a good introduction to the facets you'd want to discuss with your family. Sort of makes me wish I had a family/community here to discuss this with in person. |
| Topic: Flanders wages war against SUVs |
cmlek
Replies: 17
Views: 2452
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Forum: Current Energy News Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 6:32 pm Subject: Re: Flanders wages war against SUVs |
| I'm with you, Toecutter. I've had 2 incidents with SUV's while on my bike this year. One nearly ran over my head after knocking me and my bike down, and they never stopped. (I don't even think they ... |
| Topic: Is plague really carried on the wind? |
cmlek
Replies: 3
Views: 737
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Forum: Planning For The Future Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2005 9:39 am Subject: Is plague really carried on the wind? |
| This should perhaps go under Current Events, but I saw an article out from New Orleans (see summary below) that got me thinking: I can provide clean water and sanitary conditions for myself and my fa ... |
| Topic: A college campus... the best place to weather the oil storm? |
cmlek
Replies: 12
Views: 1269
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Forum: Planning For The Future Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2005 8:11 pm Subject: Re: A college campus... the best place to weather the oil st |
Hi RySenkari!
I'm here at Purdue too! (Physics grad) I've been following PO for a few years now. If you ever want to hang out and talk, I'm game. I've also finally found a house to rent (cost ... |
| Topic: A college campus... the best place to weather the oil storm? |
cmlek
Replies: 12
Views: 1269
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Forum: Planning For The Future Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2005 8:10 pm Subject: Re: A college campus... the best place to weather the oil st |
Hi RySenkari!
I'm here at Purdue too! (Physics grad) I've been following PO for a few years now. If you ever want to hang out and talk, I'm game. I've also finally found a house to rent (cost ... |
| Topic: [Food] Beekeeping |
cmlek
Replies: 12
Views: 1918
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Forum: Planning For The Future Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2005 12:41 pm Subject: [Food] Beekeeping |
Way to go!
I've been very interested in beekeeping, but I admit that I'm intimidated by all the information out there, as well as the cost of all the things some experts say are necessary. I look ... |
| Topic: Peak Oil Homestead Plans |
cmlek
Replies: 16
Views: 3205
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Forum: Planning For The Future Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2005 12:53 pm Subject: Peak Oil Homestead Plans |
Backpacker,
I'm with you about 60%. The moving in with relatives, blame games, and fighting to keep the old way of life - sure. Absolutely right. People being willing to die vs. going back to wil ... |
| Topic: Investing For Post Peak |
cmlek
Replies: 10
Views: 1950
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Forum: Planning For The Future Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2005 12:34 pm Subject: Investing For Post Peak |
| Invest your money in land. Invest your time in finding good friends and a good community to share. From there, your options are open. |
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