« Previous Entries
» Next Entries

Category

Innovation

• Energy, Innovation

  Kite Generation

  10.26.07 | Permalink | Comments Off on Kite Generation

  Mock-up of Kite Generation site This idea is proof that the renewable sector is overheating. There are good wind harvest ideas, and then there is this. If it even proved practical, anyone want to hazard a guess what the O&M cost would be on this approach? My guess is far more than the unit produces. […]

• Humor, Innovation

  Flavors of Innovation

  10.25.07 | Permalink | Comments Off on Flavors of Innovation

  Perhaps you’ve seen or heard of Patently Silly, a place where actual patents are reviewed relative to their silliness and (im)practicality. Some things though never rise to the level of being patented. Here are some examples (that range from clever to silly to stupid to painful…) Eco-Sensitive paper towel dispenser – see your impact on […]

• Business, Innovation

  Treasures and Other Oddities

  10.22.07 | Permalink | Comments Off on Treasures and Other Oddities

  Last weekend we went to San Francisco’s Mission District with some friends to enjoy a good Ethiopian meal and walk around a little. During that walk on Valencia Street, we came upon a store called Paxton Gate. I now know the answer to the following questions: Where might one find a gemsbok horn? I desparately […]

• Energy, Innovation

  High-Resolution Aerial Images

  10.19.07 | Permalink | Comments Off on High-Resolution Aerial Images

  As we pursue our project, we’ve found that we needed high resolution aerial imaging to kick off the process. There are many companies out there that provide these services, but we chose GlobeXplorer due to instant delivery, product selection, price, and image quality. If you’re looking for aerial photographs, give them a try. Sample of […]

• Innovation, Sports

  Free Running

  10.19.07 | Permalink | 1 Comment

  It seems that not a day goes by without another “extreme sport” – that’s the case with free running. Have you heard of it? I hadn’t until watching a Modern Marvels episode on rubber. Take a look at the videos below to see free running (and you can marvel at how many of these young […]

« Previous Entries
» Next Entries

Musings from the Coast

Enter your search terms Submit search form  
The Web This Site   View Archives