January 2008
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Who’s Guilty of Aerosol Pollution?
The winds that blow near the surface of the Earth have two beneficial effects: They provide a renewable source of clean energy and they evaporate water, helping rain clouds to build up. But aerosolized particles created from vehicle exhaust and other contaminants can accumulate in the atmosphere and reduce the speed of winds closer to [...]
Double Yolked Egg Makes it to the Skillet
When was the last time you’ve seen a double yolked egg? This photo was not altered in any way. Straight from the skillet to your eyeballs.
Mercury in Retrograde
I just learned this evening that Mercury is in retrograde from today until 19 February. When Mercury is in retrograde, plans can go awry. It’s best to remain flexible, allow extra time for travel, and avoid signing any contracts because something negative may show up when the retrograde period is over.
Positives about Mercury in retrograde [...]
Addicted to my Sony eBook Reader
I purchased a Sony PRS-500 Portable Reader System a week ago, simply because I thought I could use it to replace some of the many books that are cluttering up my living space. I’m on a minimalist kick, so the slim and sexy Sony appealed to my sense of aesthetics, let alone to my idea [...]
