Boston-based Tech Networks has a line of ultra energy-efficient PCs. Most of the adjustments look like they’re in the cooling systems and power supplies, which are notoriously inefficient in most desktop PCs. The rigs themselves have that nice faux-Apple sheen all the kids are crazy about, and they claim their standard desktops will save you… Read more »
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Escaping the Escape
If you love National Parks but hate the crowds at National Parks, you are not alone. Lucky for us, Ranger X has posted the first in what will hopefully be a wide-ranging series of posts about “Solitude Hikes,” off-the-beaten-path treks in well-trodden areas. The first is a canyon riverbed hop in Zion National Park that… Read more »
A Tolerable Vegas?
Las Vegas is one of my least favorite places on the planet. To me, it’s always seemed like a tremendous waste of resources; everything I don’t like about big cities wrapped up into one sprawling, air-conditioned package. But now it looks like the city might be going on a serious greening-spree. Treehugger’s got the dirt… Read more »
San Gabriel Peak
A short, steep, switchback-sprinkled trail up the north face of Mount Disappointment to San Gabriel Peak. You’ll pass an old Nike Missile Station and end your hike on a small peak with some nice 360-degree views. This is a fairly easy, shaded, and short hike, with great views (on clear days) and several opportunities to… Read more »
Thunder Mountain and Telegraph Peak
A challenging, lengthy, roller-coaster of a hike – this route to Thunder Mountain and Telegraph Peaks offers high alpine elevations, great views, solitude, and great views of the Mount Baldy Area … with lots of potential for side-trails or car-shuttle loops. NOTE: You will need a free Wilderness Permit to hike beyond Thunder Mountain to… Read more »
California Comes Clean
While President Bush’s State of the Union urged vague goals about ethanol and included megapolluting industries like “clean coal” and tar sands in his alternative energy initiatives, the Governator went at least ten steps further with California’s own energy plan. Today, State regulators unanimously approved Gov. Schwarzenegger’s plan to completely ban California power companies from… Read more »
Get Your Online Degree!
You’ve seen nice photos on Flickr. You’ve seen good tutorials on shot composition. Now you’ll see a complete, ten-part primer on the basics and advanced techniques of taking good pictures in every situation. The slightly-old pages at MorgueFile take you through shutter speed, aperture, camera filters, and – of course – a detailed look at… Read more »
Can I Just Say
What a complete mind-blow it was to hear President Bush say the phrase “climate change” without preceding it with “there is no such thing as”? And then to hear him urge higher fuel standards, energy efficiency, and alternative energy? And then to see the vast majority of Congress standing up and applauding in agreement? Wow.… Read more »
Outdoorzy
What with the bloggy trail chatter at a lull today, I decided to finally sit down and have a better look at a new social site called Outdoorzy. It’s kind of like a MySpace for people who actually get outside once in a while, and instead of spam bulletins about profile trackers and free iPhones,… Read more »
But What’s the Silver Lining?
The Fourth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is due to be made public next week, and early details show off some not-so-good news. The report forewarns of the usual climate crisis disasters – more deserts, higher sea levels, bigger storms, snowless mountains, acidic oceans, etc. But what’s especially interesting (read: terrifying)… Read more »