Re: Community
Thanks Henry .. nothing like a well written and thoughtful response togo with the first coffee of the morning! ... I guess I'm old school libertarian
horizontal drilling and fracturing
Anyone know of some good discussions on the subject of horizontal drilling and fracturing, in the US, Canada and elsewhere? Anyone have any knowledge or
Car Wars - Hummer vs. Hoopty
What kind of vehicle do you drive? Why did you choose that particular vehicle? Answering those two simple questions may open a window into the inner workings of your mind. I was pondering my answers to the questions while stuck in the morning rush hour traffic around Detroit. As I sat, looking straight into the bumper of a 2003 Hummer, I knew Mad Max would have been proud of me.
My 1993 Tercel (i.e. Hoopty: beat up old car with a dull paint job and no hubcaps) braves the rush hour traffic and does an admirable job. It's kind of ugly and extremely small but it doesn't cost much at all to own.
Out of Gas - Naturally
Sometimes life has a roller-coaster feel to it. We're rolling along, happy and healthy. Your job is fairly interesting and it pays enough to keep you afloat and give you some of the perks you've always wanted. And then the roller-coaster begins the journey downward. Unseen situations can
combine, both in and out of your control. This can be a combination of layoffs,
downsizing, job loss, credit card debt, enormous winter utility bills, dying automobiles, etc.
The bottom line is that you are aversely affected and it can make you feel emotionally trashed.
Re: Community (was: Is Thorium the answer?)
Hi, y'all; long time. Well, right to it; we can get into pleasantries (and insults) later- First off, Community is an organic thing, at least to me it is. A
Bids invited for upgrade of Halfaya wells
Iraq's Maysan Oil, China's CNPC and its partners have invited oil service companies to bid for the rehabilitation of 10 oil wells in the 4.1 billion-barrel Halfaya oilfield, Reuters has reported. The service firms are to provide acid stimulation services on 10 wells over a one-year period to maximise the inflow area of the wellbore in oil and gas formations. The group also issued a tender for detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and maintenance to build a temporary oil storage and filling station at Halfaya. [AMEInfo.com]
Hot Tips in a Cold Bathroom
The one room that many homeowners overlook when winterizing their house is the bathroom, which -- in the winter -- can often feel like the coldest room in the house.
Bare feet on tile in January in Michigan really do wake you up in the morning. There are a number of ways to take the chill from your bathroom, ranging from fixes requiring a contractor, to easy-do-it-yourself ideas. Whatever your budget, here are some of the solutions that may work for you.