Onward and Upward!
This house on Barcelona’s waterfront, uses time-tested passive solar techniques, but it takes a high-tech leap forward using digital design and digital fabrication techniques to make it completely optimized for ideal solar gain. With its jagged cantilevers jutting out at odd angles across most of the facade (except the North corner), Solar House 2.0 looks, … Read more
Life is a self fulfilling prophecy, and you usually get what you expect. — Denis E. Waitley (1933-) Motivational Speaker All positive qualities can grow from where they are. If one has achieved a modicum of Eminence, there is always more to realize – physically, mentally, emotionally, and especially, spiritually. One of the accomplishments is … Read more
You are what you pay attention to. — The River That Runs Uphill, William H. Calvin (1939-) Neurologist The word “refined” is in definitions for both Elegant and Subtle. In the periodic table if an element is compatible with others it is known as ‘reactive.’ Unlike the physical elements, the spiritual elements all react to … Read more
Five major internet service providers in the US and one in Europe have been accused of abusing their market share to interfere with the flow of the internet for end users. The accusations come from Level 3, a communications company that helps connect large-scale ISPs like Comcast or AT&T to the rest of the internet. … Read more
Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer. Read between the lines. — Author Unknown Our ability to sense, or even see, the future means we can “look before we leap.” Experience, but also wisdom and Aspiration, come into play with our goal setting. The future we envision for ourselves will be modified by our … Read more
The Windbelt is a small-scale wind turbine that can generate 40 milliwatts in 10-mph winds and only costs a couple of dollars. Working in Haiti, Shawn Frayne, a 28-year-old inventor based in Mountain View, California, saw the need for small-scale wind power to juice LED lamps and radios in the homes of the poor. Conventional … Read more
The goal of life is living in harmony with nature. — Zeno of Citium, (335–263 B.C.) Philosopher One may feel Fulfilled temporarily if their desire or goal is satisfied. But with an attitude of gratitude; when we are Attentive to the ideal values, we can hold on to our feeling of joyful expectations most of … Read more
If it lives up to its billing, it will help accelerate the big green future. Companies and homeowners could pull the plug on their local utility by banking electricity from solar arrays and wind farms for use when the sun is not shining or the wind is not blowing. A 250-kilowatt battery system installed in … Read more
Transforming is effortless because there is nothing to be done, there is only someone to be. — Transformers, Jacquelyn Small, Author Some qualities are so well-linked they seem as one. This happens to all qualities eventually. Justice and mercy may not be fused perfectly except in God, but Sincerity and Luminosity are naturally & mutually … Read more
Causes and effects are a result of thought. — Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Robert M. Pirsig (1928-) Philosopher There are lots of different and appropriate ways to be Affectionate with almost everyone. A respectful attitude while truely listening to another is a good start. A smile almost always works. Genuine complements are … Read more