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The Water Car Hoax

Submitted by Jason on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 20:26

Water What?

I'm really going into the Lion's den with this one and I don't know if this is going to be blogger suicide, but having read so many people's views about these 'Water Cars' I really felt like I had to write this commentary. Before I start, let me just establish my background, and why I feel qualified to criticise the feasibility of the Water Car technology. I have studied basic Chemistry and Nuclear Physics, have an Honors Degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and most importantly have taken a lifelong interest in the evolution of new ideas and technology. If you are the kind of person who promotes these sorts of technologies you'll probably believe that my years at University have only brainwashed me into thinking the way that they want me to think. But no matter what your views, I do encourage you to read this article, if only to get a new perspective.

Review: ACER, Uncut

Submitted by Jason on Sat, 09/13/2008 - 09:05

A Blissful purchase

The phrase ‘Nightmare Experience’ is thrown around a lot these days. I don’t know where mine fits in, but I am fairly sure it would raise the standard for absurdity and corporate arrogance, especially from a respected multinational like Acer. I’m just one person, and I got screwed for it. But this isn’t the story of someone who got beaten, so for all of you who are in need of some inspiration in taking on a company as the little guy, read on. Also, if you’re thinking of buying an Acer product, I beg you, I really do, to read this first.

What is Sustainability?

Submitted by Jason on Thu, 06/12/2008 - 02:46

Terms like Sustainable and Renewable are commonly used to describe sources of materials and energy. They are commonly used in conversations relating to the environment and global warming. Multinational mining companies, government organisations and environmental groups alike will generally agree that the world is experiencing a “global transition to sustainable development" (http://www.riotinto.com/SustainableReview/).

Why I disagree with Nick Louth and "Why Biofuels won't help Climate Change"

Submitted by Jason on Thu, 06/12/2008 - 02:32

Recently an article was published with the title "Why Biofuels Won't help Climate Change". The sentiment of that article was that although the implementation of biofuels was a reality, the drawbacks are far too great to get any real CO2 benefits in the end. The article went a bit like this:

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For all the excitement over the issue, biofuels are not going to be much help in reducing carbon emissions, or in slowing the consumption of oil reserves. In fact, the entire biofuel industry is already in deep trouble because of that old adversary: economics.

The Emotional Mechanics

Submitted by Jason on Thu, 06/12/2008 - 02:30

Just as a point of note, I wrote this article in 2004. My views on this have changed (I like to think matured) somewhat but some comments and feedback would nontheless be appreciated.