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First and foremost, I encourage you to learn about this fellow as your potential future president, and skip my bio if that's what it takes: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocky_Anderson
My family and I lived off the grid in an earth-sheltered, solar powered underground house, for 15 years, starting in the early '80s, proving, at least to myself, the feasibility of solar power. Such a feat should be much easier with off-the-shelf materials available now.
I wrote a book on earth-sheltered solar greenhouses that has many good ideas, but should be condensed from 400 down to 50 pages, with new info from living off the grid. It's on my "to do" list.
I am 63 with a 21 year old heart--literally, as it was transplanted in 2005 (a virus, they think). This is why I strongly encourage you and everyone else to be an organ donor.
I may be the only tenured teacher you'll meet who got fired with a perfect teaching record. I spent seven years in court fighting that, only to find out that little guys always lose (http://www.opednews.com/articles/Letter-to-NEA-Leadership--by-Daniel-Geery-101027-833.html; recommended reading if you happen to be a parent, teacher, or concerned citizen).
I managed to get another teaching job, working in a multi-cultural elementary school for ten years (we had well over 20 native tongues when I left, proving to me that we don't need war to get along--no one even got killed there!).
I spent a few thousand hours working on upward-gliding airships, after reading The Deltoid Pumpkin Seed by John McPhee. But I did my modelling in the water, so it took only two years and 5,000 models to get a shape that worked. You can Google "aquaglider" to learn more about these. As far as I know, this invention represents the first alteration of Archimedes'principle, spelled out 2,500 years ago.
"Airside," the water toys evolved into more of a cigar shape, as this was easier to engineer. Also, solar panels now come as thin as half a manila folder, making it possible for airships to be solar powered. You can see one of the four I made in action by Googling "hyperblimp"(along with many related, advanced versions).
Along with others, I was recently honored to receive a Charles Lindbergh Foundation Award, to use these airships to study right whales off Argentina. Now we just have to make it happen!
More on that in a podcast, should you be so inclined:
http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/upr/local-upr-936106.mp3 (followed by Rosalie Winard, bird photographer and friend of Terry Tempest Williams, and a bit on why you should be an organ donor).
I recently married a beautiful woman who is an excellent writer and editor, in addition to being a gourmet cook, gardener, kind, gentle, warm, funny, spiritual, and extremely loving. We met via "Plenty-of-Fish" and a number of seemingly cosmic connections.
I get blitzed reading the news damn near every day, and wonder why I do it, especially when it's the same old shit recycled, just more of it. In spite of Barbara Ehrenreich and reality, I'm a sucker for positive thinking; I recently finished reading Positivity, by Barbara Fredrickson, and recommend it, in the interest of your own sanity.
I like OpEd and think Rob Kall has done some wonderful things, but if someone could help out with the graphics and kinks in the system here, I'd really appreciate it.
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Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 4:06:07 PM
Tweet : "Rocky Anderson: "Not a Snowball's Chance in Hell!""
Tweet: Rocky Anderson: "Not a Snowball's Chance in Hell!": http://bit.ly/wG7AFe
Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 1:20:43 PM
Article : "The myth that the Dems are as bad as the Repugs"
Parents of kids who have
Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 12:40:30 PM
Article : "The myth that the Dems are as bad as the Repugs"
Thank you, Jeanine.
Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 12:07:22 PM
Quicklink : "Cannabis Doubles Chances of Vehicle Crash"
Like most studies one reads about,
Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 4:27:00 PM
Quicklink : "Transforming America's Built Environment (Video)"
If you are not familiar with Rocky Mountain Institute,
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 8:42:41 PM
Tweet : "A New Scam Targeting Men!"
Tweet: A New Scam Targeting Men!: http://bit.ly/ywAuki
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 11:37:25 AM
Quicklink : "Mormon Church 'owns unregulated gun sale website'"
We are doing our best here in Utah
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 11:34:15 AM
Quicklink : "Gasland: A Film on Fracking that Dwarfs Stephen King Movies"
I had read a lot about this process
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 9:48:28 AM
Article : "What is Insomnia? The Culprit May Be Hyper-Arousal."
As long-term suffer of insomnia
Monday, February 6, 2012 at 11:28:26 PM
Article : "Your Future and the Justice Party"
There are a few Justice Party sites.
Monday, February 6, 2012 at 5:17:23 PM
Quicklink : "Vatican astronomer says Big Bang theory in tune with creatio"
They do bless their
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 12:12:37 PM
Tweet : "Your Future and the Justice Party"
Tweet: Your Future and the Justice Party: http://bit.ly/xOWjAz
Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 9:02:47 AM
Article : "Not Racist Ron Paul, But Opportunist Ron Paul"
A Ron Paul alternative:
Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 8:55:42 AM
Event : "Craig Biddle: Ayn Rand's Theory Of Rights"
On second thought,
Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 8:54:30 AM
Event : "Craig Biddle: Ayn Rand's Theory Of Rights"
Hopefully we will soon find a planet for the
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 11:51:55 AM
Quicklink : "Who's Afraid of Saul Alinsky?"
Saul Alinsky wrote Rules for Radicals
Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 1:04:04 PM
Article : "OCCUPY DC: Call To Action!!! Park Service Delivers Eviction "
Excellent proof of success, when
Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 5:27:19 AM
Article : "Interview with Rocky Anderson- Justice Party Presidential Pr"
I am trying to make sure that this gets an official answer.
Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 5:22:27 AM
Article : "Interview with Rocky Anderson- Justice Party Presidential Pr"
In context, Rocky is hardly denying the real saber
Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 5:19:24 AM
Article : "Interview with Rocky Anderson- Justice Party Presidential Pr"
I heard Friedman talk once
Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 5:09:13 AM
Article : "Stop Internet Censorship. Oppose SOPA and PIPA"
I had many important things to say about this nonsense.
Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 5:05:32 AM
Article : "Stop Internet Censorship. Oppose SOPA and PIPA"
I have many important things to say about this nonsense!
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 10:50:18 PM
Tweet : "I find it almost impossible to find"
Tweet: I find it almost impossible to read an article more important: http://bit.ly/xffj3G
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 10:39:47 PM
Article : "Interview with Rocky Anderson- Justice Party Presidential Pr"
Sorry about no reply there.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 7:40:52 AM
Tweet : "A Plea for Free Speech -- Frederick Douglass"
Tweet: A Plea for Free Speech -- Frederick Douglass: http://bit.ly/zd8pjU
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 7:33:35 AM
Quicklink : "Announcement: Raw Story to go dark on January 18 to protest"
In spite of the above, I applaud the RS
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 7:30:54 AM
Tweet : "The Man You've Been Waiting For: Rocky Anderson Acceptance S"
Tweet: The Man You've Been Waiting For: Rocky Anderson Acceptance Speech: http://bit.ly/AnWPeS
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 7:28:21 AM
Quicklink : "Wikipedia to Go Black for One Day in Protest of SOPA"
We should make certain that anyone
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 7:09:33 AM
Quicklink : "The Man You've Been Waiting For: Rocky Anderson Acceptance S"
You can watch the video here:
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 11:48:23 AM
Quicklink : "Announcement: Raw Story to go dark on January 18 to protest "
RS Head Editor
Monday, January 16, 2012 at 11:05:59 AM
Tweet : "Essentials for Transition to a Renewable Energy"
Tweet: Essentials for Transition to a Renewable Energy: http://bit.ly/xsLaLt
Monday, January 16, 2012 at 10:51:32 AM
Article : "A New America: Rocky Anderson's Vision and Acceptance Speech"
Continue spreading the word,
Monday, January 16, 2012 at 10:50:24 AM
Article : "A New America: Rocky Anderson's Vision and Acceptance Speech"
A few thoughts:
Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 8:25:43 PM
Quicklink : "If You Look Like a Monkey (or not) Here's Why"
If we were monkeys,
Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 6:37:25 PM
Article : "A New America: Rocky Anderson's Vision and Acceptance Speech"
Rocky did speak of the Greens I think two weeks ago.
Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 6:21:21 PM
Article : "A New America: Rocky Anderson's Vision and Acceptance Speech"
Two things come to mind.
Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 12:31:15 PM
Article : "A New America: Rocky Anderson's Vision and Acceptance Speech"
Thanks, Meryl Ann.
Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 10:17:47 AM
Article : "A New America: Rocky Anderson's Vision and Acceptance Speech"
One large concern is hearing campaign promises
Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 9:52:08 AM
Tweet : "A New America: Rocky Anderson's Vision and Acceptance Speech"
Tweet: A New America: Rocky Anderson's Vision and Acceptance Speech: http://bit.ly/x9Z9EE
Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 2:13:45 PM
Article : "There's Hope for Republicans Yet"
That is why I encourage
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 11:40:55 AM
Quicklink : "'Citizens United' Seen As Root Of Evils On Nearly All Sides "
Cleaning money out of politics
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 11:26:16 AM
Article : "Americans Ignored NDAA Precedents At Their Peril"
I have wondered if this act isn't
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 11:26:13 AM
Article : "Armed With Naivete"
Cutting the money pipeline
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 11:20:50 AM
Article : "NULLIFICATION: The Never Ending War with the left."
BO appointed GOP favorites
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 11:14:17 AM
Article : "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: The Man, His Times And His Mess"
MLK:
Sunday, January 8, 2012 at 6:09:56 PM
Article : "Why I won't vote for Obama in November"
Why I will vote for Rocky Anderson:
Sunday, January 8, 2012 at 6:07:06 PM
Article : "Is Obama the Trojan Horse, A Psychopath, A Bad Boyfriend or"
Obama collapsed in the first three weeks
Sunday, January 8, 2012 at 6:04:30 PM
Article : "Is Obama the Trojan Horse, A Psychopath, A Bad Boyfriend or"
Anyone who supports OWS
Sunday, January 8, 2012 at 6:01:20 PM
Article : "Is Obama the Trojan Horse, A Psychopath, A Bad Boyfriend or"
Your response is most tempting.
Sunday, January 8, 2012 at 1:05:29 PM
Article : "Justice for the 99%: A new political party for the rest of u"
Doc, you note:
Friday, January 6, 2012 at 11:59:26 AM
Article : "Why Not Attack Iran?"
Robert,
Friday, January 6, 2012 at 11:55:58 AM
Article : "Why Not Attack Iran?"
Monday, September 17, 2001
Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 7:53:39 PM
Article : "Obama: "Yes, I'm in a Can""
BO has led the charge
Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 3:55:22 PM
Article : "Obama says: 'Consider the alternative' - but is there one?"
An alternative:
Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 3:43:43 PM
Podcast : "Podcast: Interview with Rocky Anderson; Justice Party Presid"
Just listened to the full podcast,
Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 2:10:41 PM
Podcast : "Podcast: Interview with Rocky Anderson; Justice Party Presid"
I would point out that you can register, yet not
Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 1:47:12 PM
Article : "Killing Kids is So American"
We have become a nation
Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 11:44:03 AM
Quicklink : "Lower Light Bills, Carbon Footprint"
Thanks for the
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 2:42:40 PM
Article : "Y2012- The Year Of A Coward"
I think there's a podcast coming
Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 11:30:10 AM
Article : "Chief Justice's Annual Report Ducks Judicial Ethics Scandals"
I am reminded of how
Monday, January 2, 2012 at 8:15:59 AM
Article : "Got AIDs? Your fault, says Ron Paul. Boss can't keep his han"
I will keep saying it and hoping all readers get the message
Monday, January 2, 2012 at 8:13:16 AM
Article : "Puny Krauthammer Ambushes a Science Giant"
I am still searcing
Monday, January 2, 2012 at 8:09:44 AM
Quicklink : "Iran test-fires long range missiles in Gulf"
Eliminate
Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 11:33:30 AM
Article : "A Toast to Clark Griswold, Our Man of the Year"
I probably watched it at least a dozen
Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 10:11:44 AM
Article : "Ron Paul's Anti-Progressive Agenda"
Good article, Steve.
Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 9:35:43 AM
Article : "Amy Goodman, Rocky Anderson: On AlJazeera"
Thanks, Steve.
Friday, December 30, 2011 at 4:29:44 PM
Article : "Amy Goodman, Rocky Anderson: On AlJazeera"
If you're wondering the meaning of "IAM"
Friday, December 30, 2011 at 1:16:21 PM
Article : "I'm Mitt Romney's Hair Stylist"
The Donald got
Friday, December 30, 2011 at 1:02:18 PM
Diary : "What really happened on September 11, 2001? (Question 1)"
Anyone who can teach kindergarten
Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 12:24:55 PM
Quicklink : "NYT Editorial: Mr. Paul's Discredited Campaign"
Ron is very big on "securing our
Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 12:19:14 PM
Quicklink : "NYT Editorial: Mr. Paul's Discredited Campaign"
What you say may be very important.
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 3:51:22 PM
Article : "Japan's Slaughter Takes No Holiday"
Here is a film that may be playing near you, in re whales:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 3:19:46 PM
Article : "Bradley Manning: Hero, or Traitor?"
The title of this article on Common Dreams reads:
Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 8:01:31 AM
Quicklink : "Paint-on Solar Cells"
It is indeed encouraging,
Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 7:47:30 PM
Quicklink : "Christopher Hitchens: A Nationalist, Imperialist Bully, by S"
Thanks, GLloyd.
Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 7:38:39 PM
Article : "Why the Republican Crackup is Bad For America"
Confucius explained the Republicans long ago,
Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 7:30:52 PM
Article : "Prospects for Peace on Earth"
There is no way to peace;
Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 7:26:48 PM
Diary : "Tim Tebow is Responsible for 9/11"
Many football players have
Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 2:18:04 PM
Quicklink : "Scots scientists to gaze into the unknown with Big Bang came"
It is amazing how little we know
Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 2:05:47 PM
Diary : "How Does Anyone Get Elected Who Does Not Pander to the 1%?"
If the link in the first paragraph doesn't work, try this:
Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 1:11:49 PM
Article : "Pvt. Manning and Imperative of Truth"
Here is someone I encourage you
Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 1:09:38 PM
Article : "The Bush/Obama War Against Truth"
I just posted this elsewhere,
Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 1:07:19 PM
Article : "The Bush/Obama War Against Truth"
BTW:
Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 12:29:45 PM
Article : "The Bush/Obama War Against Truth"
Your comment will have considerbly
Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 12:27:35 PM
Article : "Ron Paul and God"
It is the inability to engage in critical thinking
Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 12:15:15 PM
Diary : "How Does Anyone Get Elected Who Does Not Pander to the 1%?"
No argument here.
Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 12:12:15 PM
Quicklink : "Two Earth-sized Planets Around Dying Star Most Hopeful"
Though it's not an argument I'm fond of,
Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 6:02:01 AM
Tweet : "How Does Anyone Get Elected Who Does Not Pander to the 1%?"
Tweet: How Does Anyone Get Elected Who Does Not Pander to the 1%?: http://bit.ly/urDjZk
Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 12:06:04 AM
Article : "The Nightmare of Ron Paul's Iowa Win"
Have you spoken to
Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 1:35:16 PM
Article : "Is Someone Trying to Set Me Up for an Arrest on Bogus Crimin"
You aren't paranoid, imho.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 1:10:36 PM
Article : "Open Letter of Apology To President Barack Obama"
My short letter of apology to BO:
Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 1:08:27 PM
Article : "Pre, Post and Presently Occupied by Snow Globes"
A bona fide concern, given that
Sunday, December 18, 2011 at 5:35:24 PM
Quicklink : "How Ayn Rand Helped Make the U.S. a Selfish, Greedy Nation"
This is consistent with all I've read about the woman.
Sunday, December 18, 2011 at 12:39:37 PM
Quicklink : "How Ayn Rand Helped Make the U.S. a Selfish, Greedy Nation"
I tried to read Atlas Shrugged
Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 8:45:02 AM
Quicklink : "New Drug may Prevent Alzheimer's Progression"
I get it.
Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 7:11:04 AM
Article : "Bradley Manning Deserves a Medal"
We have degenerated into
Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 7:05:15 AM
Article : "I Wish We'd Stop Doing This"
Seriously recommend reading,
Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 7:02:23 AM
Article : "Set Your Doomsday Clock to 11:51"
I like your reflective mood.
Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 7:00:05 AM
Quicklink : "New Drug may Prevent Alzheimer's Progression"
Scientists are continually gaining
Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 6:56:50 AM
Quicklink : "New Drug may Prevent Alzheimer's Progression"
And this relates to the
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