A G3 (Strong) Geomagnetic Storm Is Predicted
If you were listening to HF radio on September 10, 2014, you would have discovered that the bands dropped out completely for several minutes. At 1:45 p.m. EDT (1745 GMT) on Wednesday, a major solar flare disrupted radio communications. Aurora […]
Have A Bromeliad For Better Health
The bromeliads are a family of monocot flowering plants of around 3,170 species native mainly to the tropical Americas, with a few species found in the American subtropics and one in tropical west Africa, Pitcairnia feliciana. What bromeliad are referring […]
Solar Cycle 24: The Smallest Sunspot Cycle Since 1904
Solar cycle 24 began on January 4, 2008 and so far has been the smallest sunspot cycle since 1904. Solar cycle 24 “is on track to be the Solar Cycle with the lowest recorded sunspot activity since accurate records began […]
The Logitech Z313 Speaker System For The Audiophile
If you’re a mild audiophile like me, then you’re looking for nirvana with some affordable speakers that fill the room up. I wanted a decent sound system to quench my audiophile thirst, and I wanted to afford to eat my […]
A Graphic Equalizer That Works With Linux
How hard is it to enhance the audio before listening to those favorite tunes? How to find a graphic equalizer that works with Linux? PulseAudio is what you are looking for. What is PulseAudio and what does it do? PulseAudio […]
How To Text Off-The-Grid
Is it possible to text or chat off-the-grid? The short answer is yes. Open Garden has launched FireChat for iOS. The FireChat app will work with Apple products and you do not need an internet connection in order for it […]
The Federal Funds Rate Remains Low
The federal funds rate for June of 2014 is 0.00%-0.25%. This has been the rate since 2009. Monetary policy is “determined by a meeting of the members of the Federal Open Market Committee which normally occurs eight times a year […]
The Global Class War
Democracy is kept at bay and is no longer a consideration for the governing class. Ford Motor Company, also known simply as Ford, was founded in Michigan by Henry Ford. Today, the executives at Ford do not see the company […]
JFK And The Unspeakable
There are books that entertain and there are books that change our way of thinking. JFK and the Unspeakable: Why He Died and Why It Matters is a book that has meaning on different levels and will challenge the thought […]
The Electric Bath May Not Be Right For You
Is the electric bath right for you? In the United States, there are two things that do not go together; water and electricity. Well, water is heated through an electric water heater, but this is not quite the same as […]
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