SUPERMASSIVE BLACK HOLES

I am a Friend of the Institute for Astronomy (IfA) at the University of Hawaii.  There is something about space that challenges and awes.  I actually worked for NASA a long time ago on the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence.  Chapter 4 of my second book entitled, SIMPLE SOLUTIONS for Humanity, summarizes this subject.A black hole was suggested as early as the 1700's, but was first so-called in 1967 by John Wheeler.  Albert...

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HIGHLIGHTS FROM RENEWABLE ENERGY NEWS

Here are a few noteworthy items from the Renewable Energy News network:Has it been noticeable to you that there are so few females actually working in the solar energy industry?  Well, the Professional Women in Solar breakfast at MCormick Place (Chicago--during the Solar Power International 13 gathering) on October 22 was sold out.  The cost was $55...for breakfast.  Kristen Graf, Executive Director of Women of Wind Energy (WoWE),...

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THE NATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE TIPS OFF TODAY

THIS POSTING IS SO INCREDIBLE, THAT I BESEECH YOU TO KEEP READING TILL THE END, FOR THERE IS AN ASTONISHING PUNCHLINE.The NBA tips off today with the Chicago Bulls versus #1 Miami Heat, Los Angeles teams, the Clippers and the Lakers, meeting, and Orlando at Indiana.  The first two games are on TNT, with Fox Sports carrying the third.  There is also an NBA channel that gets games and talks about the NBA 24 hours a day.  I'm sure this...

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COCONUTS, CARRIE, ESCAPE PLAN AND BAD GRANDPA

Yes, this is a blog on sustainable resources and the environment.  However, after years of mostly focusing on those two topics, my readers kept telling me that my blogs were too long and, by the way, they mostly enjoyed my postings on food, entertainment and travels.  As this site has evolved, I promised to keep the tone of Mondays upbeat.  So, here is what I'll do for the next three days:Today:  four "video" events plus astonishing...

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