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As of today there are a remaining 99 days - and 99 daily actions - you can take toward a bigger Democratic win in November.
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Monday, July 31, 2006
Saturday, July 29, 2006
California heat wave subsides, ocean air moves in
California heat wave subsides, ocean air moves in - Yahoo! News (Reuters)
I'll verify that - I can feel those ocean breezes blowing in my windows as I write.
Bugging my sinuses to be sure (as usual), but not so hot - thank God.
I actually can even get some work done around here - chores, business (!), and the like.
And, I don't have the need to escape to movie theaters, restaurants, the Mall, the library, Barnes & Noble (that didn't work - everybody else had the same idea, causing a serious lack of seating even on a weekday). Driving around was even an escape from the heat (the car's AC) - a little hard on the gasoline bill, however.
Best escape was the movies at the discount movie theater, God bless 'em!
I know far too much about the movies of the Summer of 2006 (and saw "Da Vinci Code" twice).
I really hope that heat doesn't return - that the rest of the Summer is normal. Truly SoCal has been in something of a survival mode lately. Remember, we folks - even the wealthy - within several miles of the coast don't usually have AC. We don't normally need it.
I'll verify that - I can feel those ocean breezes blowing in my windows as I write.
Bugging my sinuses to be sure (as usual), but not so hot - thank God.
I actually can even get some work done around here - chores, business (!), and the like.
And, I don't have the need to escape to movie theaters, restaurants, the Mall, the library, Barnes & Noble (that didn't work - everybody else had the same idea, causing a serious lack of seating even on a weekday). Driving around was even an escape from the heat (the car's AC) - a little hard on the gasoline bill, however.
Best escape was the movies at the discount movie theater, God bless 'em!
I know far too much about the movies of the Summer of 2006 (and saw "Da Vinci Code" twice).
I really hope that heat doesn't return - that the rest of the Summer is normal. Truly SoCal has been in something of a survival mode lately. Remember, we folks - even the wealthy - within several miles of the coast don't usually have AC. We don't normally need it.
Monday, July 24, 2006
Global Warming on Trial - Los Angeles Times
Global Warming on Trial - Los Angeles Times
Good news.
The U. S. Supreme Court will hear a lawsuit brought by California and other states against the federal government for failing to reduce CO2 emissions. (Derelection of duty it sounds to me, on the part of the Bush Admin. What else is new?)
The important thing is that this is movement in the direction of this country doing something about global warming. About time!
Good news.
The U. S. Supreme Court will hear a lawsuit brought by California and other states against the federal government for failing to reduce CO2 emissions. (Derelection of duty it sounds to me, on the part of the Bush Admin. What else is new?)
The important thing is that this is movement in the direction of this country doing something about global warming. About time!
California could see blackouts without conservation
California could see blackouts without conservation - Yahoo! News (Reuters)
http://www.caiso.com/outlook/SystemStatus.html'>California ISO - the people who control our electricity - have announced a Stage 1 Alert (we are in the red zone on the CAL-ISO's Conserve-O-Meter). (This ISO link keeps timing out, BTW - probably too many people checking our power status.)
Today's yet another (excessively) SUNNY day in Southern California.
And, considering the above power alert, and, even more importantly, that my apartment is rapidly becoming too hot to be in, I'm about to be outta here. Barnes & Noble with its AC sounds appealing... (Hard to get my online business done - it's time for me to get AC in my Office, or at least a laptop.)
BTW, restaurants and movie theaters were packed this weekend. We were all seeking AC!
Strange weather here. At least it's supposed to be improving as the week goes on.
Ready for any possible black-outs (Batteries, flashlights, etc.) ?
Keep cool!
http://www.caiso.com/outlook/SystemStatus.html'>California ISO - the people who control our electricity - have announced a Stage 1 Alert (we are in the red zone on the CAL-ISO's Conserve-O-Meter). (This ISO link keeps timing out, BTW - probably too many people checking our power status.)
Today's yet another (excessively) SUNNY day in Southern California.
And, considering the above power alert, and, even more importantly, that my apartment is rapidly becoming too hot to be in, I'm about to be outta here. Barnes & Noble with its AC sounds appealing... (Hard to get my online business done - it's time for me to get AC in my Office, or at least a laptop.)
BTW, restaurants and movie theaters were packed this weekend. We were all seeking AC!
Strange weather here. At least it's supposed to be improving as the week goes on.
Ready for any possible black-outs (Batteries, flashlights, etc.) ?
Keep cool!
Sunday, July 23, 2006
California ISO: System Status {Critical]
California ISO: System Status [The people who control our electricity]
Note that the Conserve-O-Meter is up to "Critical" (orange).
Now how to keep cool? Interesting. Water?!
Beware of power black-outs. Note that we had several in the area yesterday, the hottest day in SoCal ever.
KEEP COOL - and be careful, it's dangerously hot, as you may have noticed. Hydrate, for chrissake.
Note that the Conserve-O-Meter is up to "Critical" (orange).
Now how to keep cool? Interesting. Water?!
Beware of power black-outs. Note that we had several in the area yesterday, the hottest day in SoCal ever.
KEEP COOL - and be careful, it's dangerously hot, as you may have noticed. Hydrate, for chrissake.
Thursday, July 20, 2006
Rising temperatures extend record year: govt
Rising temperatures extend record year: govt - Yahoo! News (Reuters)
It sure keeps being freaking hot and humid here in SoCal. We started our hot and humid at least a month early - and just keep going.
And when it gets hot here, the ozone goes *way up* - always fun.
Maybe worst of all, at the coast (where I am) most people don't have AC. Never really needed it before - didn't get that hot.
We need it now.
It's time I got an air conditioner for this apartment. Can't do better than window AC, since this is an apartment. It's not as if I can install central air into it.
Okay, so when are we going to do something about this blasted global warming?!
Yes, I know that most places are too hot this Summer - I am most certainly not alone. Many, many are sharing my discomfort (discomfort - too mild of a word?).
It sure keeps being freaking hot and humid here in SoCal. We started our hot and humid at least a month early - and just keep going.
And when it gets hot here, the ozone goes *way up* - always fun.
Maybe worst of all, at the coast (where I am) most people don't have AC. Never really needed it before - didn't get that hot.
We need it now.
It's time I got an air conditioner for this apartment. Can't do better than window AC, since this is an apartment. It's not as if I can install central air into it.
Okay, so when are we going to do something about this blasted global warming?!
Yes, I know that most places are too hot this Summer - I am most certainly not alone. Many, many are sharing my discomfort (discomfort - too mild of a word?).
Monday, July 03, 2006
Happy? Let's Sum It Up - Los Angeles Times
Happy? Let's Sum It Up - Los Angeles Times
This being the time of Americans celebrating our Independence, a closer look at "the pursuit of Happiness" is especially appropriate.
Guess what? It's not always about money and having more. But you knew that.
Abraham Lincoln once observed that people are about as happy as they choose to be.
So true.
This being the time of Americans celebrating our Independence, a closer look at "the pursuit of Happiness" is especially appropriate.
Guess what? It's not always about money and having more. But you knew that.
Abraham Lincoln once observed that people are about as happy as they choose to be.
So true.
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