Monthly Archives: June 2014

Lunar Months, Tides; for Vukcevic

Posted on 30 June 2014 by E.M.Smith

Answering a question from Vukcevic per lunar months and tides, plus some links and background on lunar cycles and influences. Continue reading →

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Certified Pool Boys and Higher Education

Posted on 29 June 2014 by E.M.Smith

A short rant on the nature and effects of local monopoly in labor markets via the Certification gambit. Continue reading →

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LENR Year Of Answers?

Posted on 4 June 2014 by E.M.Smith

Some recent news makes this look like the year where we are likely to finally get an answer on “does it work or not?” for Cold Fusion / LENR power systems. A couple of players have said they will be commercialized in 2014. One can only watch and hope. Continue reading →

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Le Chatelier and his Principle vs The Trouble with Trenberth

Posted on 1 June 2014 by E.M.Smith

The Trouble With Trenberth is a failure to appreciate Le Chatelier and his principle, nor to understand just WHERE CO2 radiates, and where water rules the sky. Continue reading →

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