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This story just came out (AFP) - former Northern Arizona University runner - qualified in the 1500: will be the U.S. flag bearer at the Olympic opening ceremonies. I had the pleasure of speaking with Lopez back in April and I can tell you this guy is so gracious and down to earth, just a [...]

I’d hit it.

Story below (source with photos: techon.nikkeibp.co.jp)
New Fuel Cell System ‘Generates Electricity with Only Water, Air’
Jun 13, 2008
Kouji Kariatsumari, Nikkei Electronics
Genepax Co Ltd explained the technologies used in its new fuel cell system “Water Energy System (WES),” which uses water as a fuel and does not emit CO2.
The system can generate power just [...]

I hate reading this stuff, but it’s there. And it’s real. And I can’t duck posting it and somehow pretend the last eight years didn’t happen.
This is from Andrew Sullivan’s site.
I haven’t been able to read Jane Mayer’s new book yet. But the reports, news stories and reviews confirm much of what this [...]

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The FBO has a very diplomatic report regarding the local USFS closing some pre-existing trails under an umbrella known as the “Fort Valley Restoration Project.” The closure was labeled as “an effort to protect” the Mexican Spotted Gray Owl (TMSGO). A bird that seems to have survived until now without the “desperately needed crutch of [...]

The advances in gene therapy have been huge. There is a recent article in Sports Illustrated outlining the current state of the technology. It does have medical application, e.g. reversing or limiting muscle wasting diseases. The scientists behind this research report being contacted after publication by many athletes/coaches, included a high school coach offering his [...]

As if you already didn’t know Michelle Malkin was looney tunes. Ever heard of the “jihad scarf controversy”? Yeah, me neither. Turns out the scarf a friend of my father brought me back from his visit the Middle East when I was in high school was a really insulting gift and not [...]

Barack Obama certainly looks to be the heir apparent from where I’m standing. Hillary Clinton is plowing forward without any hope of victory - I honestly don’t know what she can possibly gain from staying in the game aside from even more debt. Not really the leadership I’m looking for in regards to [...]

From: Josh
Subject: Another job available
Greetings,
I have a webstore and blog dedicated to the proliferation of bike trailers all over our green earth. With the rising price of gas and the growing interest in cycling as an alternative to Automobile transportation, we’ve been experiencing very strong growth this season.
We are currently seeking a new employee [...]

Snowing like all hell again in Flagstaff, Arizona. File this under “the view from my window”:

Big Jonny declined excitement.
File this under “fucking up a good thing”:
The traditional Philly cheesesteak has gone precipitously upscale at one new restaurant, where the chopped steak and melted cheese standard includes goose liver and truffles — and costs $100.
Barclay [...]