Category Archives: Inspirational People

Magic Hot Springs Idaho, a lesson about the Value of “Hands On” knowledge in Alternative Energy.

Posted on December 22, 2011 by George B.

Maybe you remember my Introduction to Jack Belk and his story about Magic HOT Springs Idaho? It was a perfect example of smart men doing really dumb things, or at least really dumb according to my standards. Since Jack’s original … Continue reading →

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COP17 News, and CFACT, an Organization worthy of your support. 12/2/2011

Posted on December 2, 2011 by George B.

            Don’t like my Intro? scroll down and read word from Monckton, it’s very heart warming.. Would Monckton share my sentiment?  He’s far more civilized, and a whole lot more schooled than myself and a dozen friends put together.. But just how much … Continue reading →

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10/13/2011 Dennis Ritchie, (Bell Labs) RIP, C language and Unix

Posted on October 14, 2011 by George B.

  Above: A Mini Computer that so many of us loved… including Dennis Ritchie at Bell Labs. A tribute to Ritchie With the most recent passing of Steve Jobs, it was a little bit of a shock to learn that Dennis Ritchie had … Continue reading →

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Waste Not, Want Not

Posted on September 18, 2011 by George B.

AS we’ve discussed a number of times, DIYers are generally ‘thrifty’ People, and we have a hard time throwing away stuff when we find them less that useful. Consider all the books and reports you have stacking up? Here’s some examples I’m looking … Continue reading →

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A Micro Power Project worth our attention

Posted on April 28, 2011 by George B.

Some years back, I became interested in some of Prof Modi’s projects and through that interest I met Matt Basinger and later Francisco Sebastion Rodriguez-Sanchez. These two get the respect and support of our hands on community, they have many hours … Continue reading →

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A very useful paper on Hydrogen Power.

Posted on April 26, 2011 by George B.

An Introduction: We have 6000 years or more of recorded history at our finger tips and it seems that so few of us note that ‘snake oil’ has been one of the best selling items through the ages. Whether it be Slick50 or that miracle … Continue reading →

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And Important Read on EVs for Hands on DIYers

Posted on April 6, 2011 by George B.

More Wisedom from a Successful Professional in the Energy Business. Sure…. you’ve read article after article about how cool Electric Vehicles are, and how they’re our future.  One of the first things to annoy a real hands-on DIYer is the fact that many … Continue reading →

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Slow Speed Enthusiasts

Posted on March 19, 2011 by George B.

 Who are these Guys, and what do they have in common? Many in our community know that Steve Hutson is stocking Listeroids and spares on the mainland of Austrailia. Steve has invested time and effort puting  up a website called Ozlisteroids. Tony Dovy is … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year

Posted on January 1, 2011 by George B.

As a last post of 2010, I think this year has left many of us with the understanding that we best trust in God and ourselves. Many of our Brothers and Sisters seem to know only the easy roads, they refuse to travel … Continue reading →

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Seb in Mali (Dr F S Rodriguez-Sanchez)

Posted on December 8, 2010 by George B.

Among his friends and colleagues he’s known as Seb (Sebastian). He’s a hard core hands on DIYer who knows what it’s like to be off grid.. I mean ‘really’ off the grid. We find DIYers on the Ranch, in Research, and everywhere … Continue reading →

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