Category Archives: Tech

Doug: The Truth about Hydraulic Fracturing, A.K.A “Fracking”

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Doug

Obama’s Science Advisor agrees with experts: Fracking has never contaminated drinking water “The study released today by Battelle—a highly respected independent science and technology organization—identifies numerous concerns with EPA’s ongoing hydraulic fracturing study.  Battelle’s comprehensive technical review found widespread problems … Continue reading →

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Like everything else in life, you have to evaluate, compare and make your own choices.

Posted on June 27, 2012 by On the North River

10 Things Amazon Won’t Tell You What every shopper should know about the world’s largest online retailer. By QUENTIN FOTTRELL 1. “Take our customer reviews with a grain of salt.” The writer Dorothy Parker once remarked of a book she … Continue reading →

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Doug: Incredible Piece of Aviation History UPDATE 500th post!

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Doug

This just in……………Doug. This is a video of the first US jet, way back in October 1942. It is a classic piece of film I certainly never knew existed. I wasn’t even aware that America HAD a jet that early … Continue reading →

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Doug: To marvel at and shake rattle and roll.

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Doug

Remember the Day? Worth your time if you don’t get dizzy   Doug. This is a very interesting video with sound. After the Columbia disaster, which was caused by a chunk of External Tank (sprayed-on) insulation coming off during launch … Continue reading →

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Caller ID and Robocallers. Jeeves to the rescue?

Posted on April 6, 2012 by On the North River

Robocaller hit with record $30 million fine That company allegedly bombarded consumers with more than 2 billion calls — including some from the infamous Rachel of Cardholder Services — pitching a variety of products and services, including worthless extended auto … Continue reading →

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Fly me to the moon to have eel, Eh?

Posted on April 3, 2012 by On the North River

Flying car? Last month, it flew at 1,400 feet for eight minutes. Of course, if the NSC/EPA mandated safety and emissions hardware was backed out of the design then…TO THE MOON, ALICE! To the Moon!!! Tom & Ray Magliozzi / Car Talk … Continue reading →

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Neil deGrasse Tyson wants us to dream again.

Posted on March 12, 2012 by On the North River

The problem with increasing NASA’s budget in this day and age is that 99 cents out of every dollar would be stolen, re-directed, wasted or canceled after two years. Operational budgets would be bloated with the need to train politically … Continue reading →

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Creepy, But true.

Posted on February 18, 2012 by On the North River

Creepy: Google Bypasses Apple Browser’s Privacy Settings Google Inc. and other advertising companies have been bypassing the privacy settings of millions of people using Apple Inc.’s Web browser on their iPhones and computers—tracking the Web-browsing habits of people who intended … Continue reading →

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Little bits

Posted on February 15, 2012 by On the North River

Chevrolet cars insult Egyptian Muslims One of the spiritual leaders of Egypt issued a fatwah (law, regulations) which banned Muslims from driving Chevrolet vehicles. According to the new law, Muslims must not drive Chevrolet cars because the logo of the … Continue reading →

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What “Made in China” really means.

Posted on February 14, 2012 by On the North River

Chinese Hackers Suspected In Long-Term Nortel Breach Using seven passwords stolen from top Nortel executives, including the chief executive, the hackers—who appeared to be working in China—penetrated Nortel’s computers at least as far back as 2000 and over the years … Continue reading →

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