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Topic: Colorado has run out of high-grade asphalt |
denverdave
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Views: 1914
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Forum: Current Events Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 9:49 am Subject: Re: Colorado has run out of asphalt- as in ZERO |
Thanks
We'll just tell the authorities that Calluna said it was alright.
Colorado is welcome to some of ours. They seem to re-asphalt our roads here in Virginia every six months or so.  |
Topic: Housing & Economic Collapse - In Progress - #2 |
denverdave
Replies: 1580
Views: 100015
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Forum: Economics & Finance Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 10:01 pm Subject: Re: Housing & Economic Collapse - In Progress - #2 |
For small transactions it would also be wise to collect nickels, since the nickel is worth 6 cents today and likely to go higher.
Funny, now that you mention it I haven't seen a lot of nickels ... |
Topic: Levee breaks in Iowa, 55 of 99 counties are disaster areas |
denverdave
Replies: 8
Views: 1213
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Forum: Environment Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 6:14 pm Subject: Re: Levee breaks in Iowa, 55 of 99 counties are disaster are |
| Isn't ethanol federally mandated as a replacement for MTBE now? What will happen if there is not enough ethanol to meet the mandate? What percentage of ethanol pfoduction goes just to MTBE replacement ... |
Topic: Small business ideas for an energy constrained economy |
denverdave
Replies: 34
Views: 3169
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Forum: Planning For The Future Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 5:30 pm Subject: Re: Small business ideas for an energy constrained economy |
| buying a pedicab could be a good post-peak business if you live in a city or town that's not too hilly. As gas becomes harder to find and electricity goes on the fritz more and more, there will be ma ... |
Topic: Fill with Ethanol, Kill a Child |
denverdave
Replies: 57
Views: 2899
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Forum: Current Events Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 8:42 am Subject: Re: Fill with Ethanol, Kill a Child |
I must preface this statement with the fact I believe ethanol to be a big loser, however nothing obligates the United States to sent it's wealth to other countries.
...except for the United States ... |
Topic: Airline Bankruptcy/Merger/Layoffs Thread |
denverdave
Replies: 352
Views: 30194
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Forum: Current Events Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 10:54 am Subject: Re: Airline Bankruptcy/Merger Thread |
The credit crunch seems much more of a factor in their filing than fuel costs.
The low-fare carrier said it was forced into bankruptcy after its principal credit card processor said it would be ... |
Topic: Bugouts and Google Earth |
denverdave
Replies: 17
Views: 1776
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Forum: Planning For The Future Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 1:53 pm Subject: Re: Bugouts and Google Earth |
| Most of the images on google earth of my area seem to be at least four years old, they are in no way real-time. Anyways, in a "zombie horde" scenario, nobody is going to be using the internet to look ... |
Topic: THE Miles Per Gallon Thread (merged) |
denverdave
Replies: 477
Views: 12309
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Forum: Conservation & Efficiency Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2007 9:40 am Subject: Re: The X-Prize car! we're saved! we're saved! |
"GHG emissions from vehicle production: no worse than typical vehicles in production today."
Given the utter disaster that Li-Ion hybrids represent, production-wise, I'd say the bar is set pretty ... |
Topic: Our Constitution |
denverdave
Replies: 155
Views: 13792
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Forum: Americas Discussion Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2007 11:13 am Subject: Re: Our Constitution |
we have teeth and not only the right, but the obligation to bite.
I am all for biting someone, but from a practical standpoint, who would it be?
That is a good question I have been mulling over ... |
Topic: Why have oil prices dropped $12 pb in 2 weeks? |
denverdave
Replies: 21
Views: 2396
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Forum: Current Events Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 12:05 pm Subject: Re: Why have oil prices dropped $12 pb in 2 weeks? |
All of the global media outlets are owned and operated by one group of people.
You are told how to feel, why things happen, and what you are to buy.
Would that be the same group of people who ... |
Topic: Cold Fusion is the Only Peak Oil Salvation |
denverdave
Replies: 30
Views: 4332
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Forum: Energy Technology Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 11:16 pm Subject: Re: Cold Fusion is the Only Peak Oil Salvation |
Dezakin> on the #3 point: let's hope that the extraterrestrial critters - if there are any - wouldn't allow our further expansion, enough damage was done on this rock..
It all depends on your valu ... |
Topic: Biofuels vs. four legged transport |
denverdave
Replies: 20
Views: 2986
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Forum: Peak Oil Discussion Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2007 6:31 pm Subject: Re: Biofuels vs. four legged transport |
| I am not an expert, but agro-diesel or woodgas would probably be better suited for farming than ethanol. It seems like agrodiesel is easier to make, has a higher EROEI, and requires less labor to prod ... |
Topic: Handwringing laundry question |
denverdave
Replies: 12
Views: 1732
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Forum: Conservation & Efficiency Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 1:15 am Subject: Re: Handwringing laundry question |
| double post...my wireless card keeps jumping on and off the network whenever I try to post something |
Topic: Handwringing laundry question |
denverdave
Replies: 12
Views: 1732
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Forum: Conservation & Efficiency Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 1:14 am Subject: Re: Handwringing laundry question |
| You could try using a bike as a centrifugal spinner, either by mounting it on a stationary exercise stand, or turning it upside down and cranking it by hand. Make sure the rim and spokes of the rear w ... |
Topic: Another Record ($143.67) |
denverdave
Replies: 2569
Views: 207476
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Forum: Current Events Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 2:20 pm Subject: Re: Another Record |
Well oil is currently back at $91 dollar...
Now be honest...how many of you are actually disappointed to see the price go down again, even if it is a temporary event? How many of you were actually ... |
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