http://blog.dyck.org/ Tim Miller Dyck's blog: faith, technology, culture, science en-us Copyright 2008 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:40:57 -0500 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:50:46 -0500 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=4.12 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Most congregations' buildings in North America were built at a time when energy costs were low and constant, and when climate change was unimagined. Today, however, energy costs are high and constantly increasing, and the production of greenhouse gases is... http://blog.dyck.org/archives/2008/08/many_valuesmany.html http://blog.dyck.org/archives/2008/08/many_valuesmany.html Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:40:57 -0500 Before taking AutoblogGreen and others to the design studio on Monday, Frank Weber, the Vehicle Chief Engineer for the Volt, talked about the effect of aerodynamics and other factors on vehicle efficiency. Driver behavior is clearly a factor for both... http://blog.dyck.org/archives/2008/08/volt_aero_and_s.html http://blog.dyck.org/archives/2008/08/volt_aero_and_s.html Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:55:24 -0500 "Holding China and India responsible for emissions from manufactured goods they sell to us is going to prove very hard to negotiate. "It would be much easier to base any future deal on emissions at the point of consumption. That... http://blog.dyck.org/archives/2008/08/bbc_news_scienc_1.html http://blog.dyck.org/archives/2008/08/bbc_news_scienc_1.html Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:07:00 -0500 A biker is riding by the zoo, when he sees a little girl leaning into the lion's cage. Suddenly, the lion grabs her by the cuff of her jacket and tries to pull her inside to slaughter her, under the... http://blog.dyck.org/archives/2008/07/how_journalists.html http://blog.dyck.org/archives/2008/07/how_journalists.html Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:48:59 -0500 A Primer on Paint Primers First, let me dispel a very common myth. Primers are NOT designed to "cover" dark or intense colors. I have seen this advice given so often on internet bulletin boards and even in magazine articles... http://blog.dyck.org/archives/2008/07/a_primer_on_pai.html http://blog.dyck.org/archives/2008/07/a_primer_on_pai.html Sun, 27 Jul 2008 14:00:42 -0500 Some people confuse drywall primers with sealers. It's important to differentiate between the two. Sealers do just the opposite of what primers do. With a high resin content and low pigment content, sealers create a barrier resistant to paint. Choosing... http://blog.dyck.org/archives/2008/07/choosing_drywal.html http://blog.dyck.org/archives/2008/07/choosing_drywal.html Sun, 27 Jul 2008 13:59:33 -0500 For as long as I can remember, environmental issues have been near the top of my list of perennial concerns. And when it came to managing the planet, I used to believe that primitive simplicity was the way human beings... http://blog.dyck.org/archives/2008/07/homeenvy_new_in.html http://blog.dyck.org/archives/2008/07/homeenvy_new_in.html Sun, 27 Jul 2008 13:58:11 -0500 Owens Corning developed fiberglass in 1932, and since then fiberglass batts have become a standard feature of Canadian homes. The design and insulation of wall frames hasn't changed much in many years, so no one questions it. But the fact... http://blog.dyck.org/archives/2008/07/insulation_inno.html http://blog.dyck.org/archives/2008/07/insulation_inno.html Sun, 27 Jul 2008 13:56:10 -0500 Among other red flags, the report's researchers found: * Globally, forests have shrunk by approximately 40% in the last three centuries, having completely disappeared in 25 countries; another 29 countries have lost more than 90% of their forest cover. *... http://blog.dyck.org/archives/2008/06/green_car_congr_1.html http://blog.dyck.org/archives/2008/06/green_car_congr_1.html Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:36:38 -0500 Stuart Derbyshire, a leading expert in pain based at the University of Birmingham, says it is certainly "desirable to live a long and healthy life" - but from Lindbergh's experiments to today's ethical question for longevity, he says there is... http://blog.dyck.org/archives/2008/05/bbc_news_uk_mag_1.html http://blog.dyck.org/archives/2008/05/bbc_news_uk_mag_1.html Mon, 26 May 2008 09:08:16 -0500 In a departure from the usual video game setting a recent educational video game called "Cool School" was designed to teach kids peaceful conflict resolution. Unfortunately Congress has decided to slash the funding of this program that has been receiving... http://blog.dyck.org/archives/2008/05/slashdot_congre.html http://blog.dyck.org/archives/2008/05/slashdot_congre.html Christianity Tue, 20 May 2008 20:52:35 -0500 Diplomats from around the world are gathering in Dublin for a conference that aims to secure a treaty banning the use of cluster bombs. The proposed ban has the support of more than 100 countries. Humanitarian organisations say a binding... http://blog.dyck.org/archives/2008/05/bbc_news_europe.html http://blog.dyck.org/archives/2008/05/bbc_news_europe.html Mon, 19 May 2008 13:35:21 -0500 step 1Assembling the contents This emergency kit consists of: 1.) Jumper cables (aka booster cables) 2.) Multi-Tool (one of those pliers that have tons of tools in the handle) 3.) Map (local area or area you'll be traveling) 4.) First-aid... http://blog.dyck.org/archives/2008/05/emergency_car_s.html http://blog.dyck.org/archives/2008/05/emergency_car_s.html Sun, 18 May 2008 22:08:08 -0500 Outside the church, three armed policemen sat on a park bench directly opposite the entrance to the cathedral. They have become a permanent feature at Sunday services since Zimbabwe's Anglican Communion split last year, resulting in violent clashes between worshippers... http://blog.dyck.org/archives/2008/05/bbc_news_africa.html http://blog.dyck.org/archives/2008/05/bbc_news_africa.html Christianity Sun, 18 May 2008 22:06:19 -0500 Even though the kids were poor, the school was clean and there was a lot of energy in the air. The courtyard had "life-size" paintings of different characters ranging from Mayan warriors to Winnie the Pooh and Fred and Wilma... http://blog.dyck.org/archives/2008/05/inside_up_what.html http://blog.dyck.org/archives/2008/05/inside_up_what.html Fri, 16 May 2008 17:19:18 -0500