Positive Qualities – Solemn & Glad

Dear Folks, • When you lose, don’t lose the lesson. • Don’t let a little dispute injure a great friendship. —    Author Unknown Many qualities seem to be at opposite ends of the spectrum. Nonetheless, all positive qualities are balanced within the overarching umbrella of Love. Krisnamurti wisely advised us to be joyfully discontent. This … Read more

Collapsable Photobioreactor

“We scaled up our novel photobioreactor design and conducted independent functionality tests that confirmed the unit’s robustness,” said Proterro CEO Kef Kasdin. “The modular photobioreactors, which are made from off-the-shelf materials, including polyethylene, can withstand category 1 hurricane winds,” she explained, adding, “Because of the materials used and the innovative design, we also have been … Read more

Positive Qualities – Comfortable & Protective

Dear Folks, The Golden Rule (The Ethic of Reciprocity) • Hurt not others with that which pains yourself. — Buddhism, Udanavarga • You should love your neighbor as yourself. — Baha’i, Baha’u’llah The foundation of a great society is the family. This is because so many positive qualities are naturally embodied therein. The greatest one, … Read more

Positive Qualities – Risible & Soulful

It’s what you do that makes your soul. — Animal Dreams, Barbara Kingsolver (1955-) Author Adding a Risible quality to your repertoire greatly increases the depth and breadth of your soul creation. Your unique Soulful nature is a key ingredient in your attraction to others. Peace, Jim             RISIBLE Definitions: (1) able or inclined to … Read more

Positive Qualities – Splendid & Durable

Dear Folks, As the twig is bent, so grows the tree. — Animal Dreams, Barbara Kingsolver (1955-) Author Decide what is Splendid and of supreme value. Then hold on to it with Durable stubbornness. These values will then become the solid foundation in your ever changing life experiences. Peace, Jim             SPLENDID Definitions: (1) inspiringly … Read more

The Unfaithful Stewards

As Sir Edmond Burke once observed, this country’s founders were always ready to “snuff out the approach of tyranny with every tainted brief.” And yet, it seems we are now resigned to live subject to the vast, multi-layered, and robust surveillance infrastructure that is the envy of every totalitarian regime? We can no longer trust … Read more

Clean Air from Dirty Fuel

When the exhaust from a typical engine is expelled, it contains a lot of unburned fuels. Besides being wasteful, the exhaust is so hot that in Oklahoma, (USA), firetrucks can not have a catalytic convertor or they may start more fires than the crews are trying to extinguish. GEET (Global Environmental Energy Technology) offers a … Read more

Sooo, We Managed to KickStart it, Now What?

The tech vertical of crowdfunding sites are like candy stores. They’re packed with new businesses that have a pressure to deliver and a willingness to experiment. Not that crowdfunding isn’t a big enough business on its own. It has also helped jump-start a small secondary industry around servicing crowdfunded projects. There are crowdfunding-specific PR companies, … Read more