So rather than push hybrid technology, which works well in urban settings but not well for highway driving, the US automakers took on FlexFuel (reduces emissions in both the city and highway) vehicles as an environmental centrepiece. Turns out that it wasn’t such a good idea as it’s not been terribly successful towards the [...]
Entries from June 28th, 2009
The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
June 21st, 2009 · 19 Comments · Rants
“The Revolution Will Not Be Televised“, is a phrase that anyone with any amount of subversive spirit will be familiar with. I always knew what the phrase was alluding to, but it has been repeating in my head over and over as I watch clips and read accounts of what’s happening in Iran.
It’s so [...]
Trying Out Some Gardening
June 16th, 2009 · 10 Comments · House and Home
I’ve started trying to grow stuff. I started with a rosemary plant I picked up at the grocery store, then a kit for a garlic bulb. I’ve now expanded into flowers, accent grasses and now, even strawberries. So far it’s all pretty tenuous. I have no idea what’s going to make [...]
Tags: gardening
On Suing Google
June 9th, 2009 · 29 Comments · Web Development
Aaron Greenspan of Think Computer Corporation has generated quite a stir in the Google Adsense world over the last few months. Everyone knows of or at least has heard of the various Adsense accounts that are sporadically banned on a seemingly hourly basis. Most of those are well founded and the people being [...]
Tags: Google·small business·webmaster
Joel Plaskett Concert – Music From The East Coast
June 4th, 2009 · 9 Comments · Halifax
We went to a Joel Plaskett concert at the Rebecca Cohn auditorium this past weekend and it was awesome!
It was his last date on his tour supporting the new album, three. It’s way mellower than the songs of his that I normally like, but it’s still pretty cool. We actually bought the album [...]