Category Archives: Utterpower’s Friends

Monitoring Power Consumption / Production

Posted on December 2, 2012 by George B.

Sunday morning musings.. many of the past posts were all about how we might ‘devine’ the direction of the wind. We DIYers build our houses with thoughts of such things. But what follows are tools and knowledge we might add … Continue reading →

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Today’s Musings

Posted on December 1, 2012 by George B.

Who will you trust? Might I remind you? You’re a DIYer, and you’ve been doing it for a reason! You’ve learned that others normally charge you a high markup only to screw up the stuff they do for you! You can’t … Continue reading →

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Protected: The value of the Wayback machine!

Posted on November 23, 2012 by George B.

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A new direction for self sufficiency? Dr. Paugh’s post is key in understanding where we are.

Posted on November 8, 2012 by George B.

As I intensely study my new direction towards being self sufficient, I continue to read Dr. Paugh’s message. She is ‘first hand informed’ beyond her years. As as a child she learned  that the promise of security in exchange for a vote … Continue reading →

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Stocks Surge in DIYer Skills!

Posted on November 7, 2012 by George B.

If you have invested in developing your skills and tools to do the job, you need feel secure in your investment! While others have invested fully in the false promise of security, you have something than no one can take from you.. and … Continue reading →

Posted in Buyer Beware, Critical Thinking, Gravity, In The News, Inspirational People, UtterPower Articles | Tagged | 13 Comments

We need make time to review yesterday’s news.

Posted on October 11, 2012 by George B.

Do consider reviewing this article: People are often critical of true leaders…  Leaders lead, they don’t wait for the polls to give them the more popular path. Of great interest to me is the comments. It really does make me wonder if we … Continue reading →

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Chinese Horizontal Engine Failure

Posted on October 2, 2012 by George B.

Yes.. some of you had given up on hearing about what actually caused that failure of a Chinese Horizontal in Fiji? Our friend and fellow DIYer Noel Douglas had been focused on other tasks, and was finally able to inspect those bushings, and … Continue reading →

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Crazy Jerry Has a new project! 110 MPG car..

Posted on September 3, 2012 by George B.

  It wasn’t that long ago, I was talking to Steve Spense, of Green Trust Org. I think I mentioned Jerry Bartlett’s name to Steve, and he paused.. “Jerry.. you know Jerry?” I guess I wanted to say who doesn’t know Jerry … Continue reading →

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Water Cooled Engines, Coolant Temps

Posted on August 23, 2012 by George B.

Over Cooling An Engine Is An Energy Sink  If you are in your  mid Sixties as I am, you might recall a good many conversations that spring from BS sessions in the Lunch Room, some are so memorable, you’ll carry … Continue reading →

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A Great Scam from Down Under

Posted on August 2, 2012 by George B.

It’s one thing to sell snake oil, but when your own Government promotes it? Well, that happens here often..  but this story comes from Australia, and it’s a good one  Thanks for sharing Keef! http://www.gerardryle.com/firepower.html Do remember, if an additive extends … Continue reading →

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