I think this is the beginnings of an economy based on perpetual growth and fossil fuel energy running headlong into geological energy constraints. Basically I see an undulatory downward path for the rest of my life. From here out, I think any rallies in our economic condition are going to be met with spiking commodity prices that knock us right back down.
Joined: May 18, 2006 Posts: 4747 Location: Minneapolis, MN
Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 11:24 am Post subject: Lower your heating bill!
Kotatsu
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A kotatsu, used almost exclusively in Japan, is a low, wooden table frame covered by a futon, or heavy blanket, upon which a table top sits. Underneath is a heat source, often built into the table itself.
Generally, a blanket is draped over the frame under the table-top. A person then sits on the floor with their legs (or most of their body if napping) under the table with the blanket draped over the lower body. Though this only heats up the lower body, it can keep one quite comfortable even in an unheated/under-heated room. In the summer, the blanket may be removed and the kotatsu can be used as a normal table.
Joined: May 05, 2008 Posts: 34 Location: The field
Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 12:08 pm Post subject: Re: Lower your heating bill!
Hai. Kotatsu wa kaiteki desu. Thank you for teaching the name of this device. I have used it in Japan and it was good. I do want one for my house but did not know its name.
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