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22091. thoughtful - 6/26/2007 8:11:58 PM AC, the hybrids capture wasted energy from braking processes and store it electrically...that's how they gain mileage.
And just where do you suppose the electricity comes from that you'd plug a car in for? Granted in france you use a lot more nukes, but for most of us it's still fossil fuels, one way or the other...and many of us don't have such things as 'night rates'. 22092. anomie - 6/26/2007 9:49:21 PM Ms. No,
Drats! The internet radio stream is shut down today in protest. Of all days. 22093. anomie - 6/26/2007 9:52:10 PM Anyway, I cleared the 20th or 22nd with some friends up yonder to come see you. I'll firm up plans when I get back if there are any tickets left. 22094. Ms. No - 6/26/2007 10:00:24 PM Ha! Yeah, I just checked it out myself -- they're observing the "Day of Silence" in support of streaming internet's protest of the new copyright laws that are being proposed. 22095. alistairConnor - 6/26/2007 10:17:38 PM Do the sums Tful... you'll be surprised how cheap electricity is compared to petrol. And even if a lot of the electricity is generated from gas or coal, and even with transmission losses, it's a lot more efficient than an internal combustion engine. And an increasing proportion of the electricity will be from wind or solar energy. None of the fuel for the car will (unless you want to count ethanol, but you wouldn't win that debate!)
Gas in a hybrid should be a mileage extender, not the primary source of energy. 22096. Ms. No - 6/27/2007 12:19:20 AM Archive is up!
22097. arkymalarky - 6/27/2007 1:42:51 AM It's not a car, but our electric golf cart is great compared to a gasoline one or a Mule. It's quiet and uses minimal electricity and it's so clean compared to our old gas-powered one. And much cheaper. It's ideal for our manicured trail, and also great for viewing the wildlife.
Thanks for the heads up about the cord, Alistair. If we ever get a hybrid, we'll do that. Two of my friends have Priuses, and they LOVE them. One is a conservative Republican who I'd have never thought of as a hybrid owner--but rural folks can be funny about resources on a personal level. Part of their ingrained values, I guess. And in practice a lot of those who seem to think global warning is hyped actually do more to conserve than I do, which is why I don't say much to Con'd and Thoughtful regarding their skepticism in the technology thread. 22098. arkymalarky - 6/27/2007 1:43:54 AM THANKS WABBIT! I knew you'd come through! I'll check them out.
Con'd. It's probably me, but the sound's all mumbly and not good at all. It sounds like it's projecting through a tin can. 22099. arkymalarky - 6/27/2007 1:46:02 AM I guess it depends how much tinkering you like to do with audio software.
None. ;-) 22100. arkymalarky - 6/27/2007 3:01:09 AM I wonder about converting to MP3--I assume all those would do that. I can already hook up my turntable to the computer and use Audacity, but not with USB. I don't get much about this stuff at all, and I haven't had time to play with it. I may take the turntable to CO with a handful of albums and see what I can figure out. 22101. arkymalarky - 6/27/2007 3:01:33 AM With what I've already got, before buying something else, that is. 22102. alistairConnor - 6/27/2007 6:45:24 AM I tried that with Audacity, a few years ago, when I was back in NZ where most of my records are. My sister's house is shaky, needs re-piling, and with small kids in the house, it was about impossible to play any vinyl at all. I set up the gear in the shed out the back, but I only actually got a couple of records done, for lack of time. 22103. arkymalarky - 6/27/2007 6:49:53 AM Were you satisfied with the sound? If so, how did you adjust it to suit you? I couldn't figure it out. 22104. alistairConnor - 6/27/2007 6:54:33 AM I don't think I tweaked it. It came out sounding slightly muffled, but I never got around to doing anything with it. 22105. arkymalarky - 6/27/2007 6:55:01 AM To Wombat:
If you're anywhere to be found, did you get my email?
My syllabus was approved, but if you have any adjustment suggestions, changes, additions, subtractions, etc, I'd be thrilled to get them. The reason I ask here is that I'm leaving Thursday and might not be online again for about three weeks. It's not a pressing thing at all; I just wanted to check whether you got my email so that I could resend before I left if I need to. 22106. arkymalarky - 6/27/2007 6:56:05 AM Mine was very muffled--almost inaudible. I'll mess around with it at the cabin and if I can't get it to work to my satisfaction I'm going to buy one of the gizmos Wabbit linked when I get back. 22107. wabbit - 6/27/2007 2:31:43 PM Arky, are you connecting your turntable directly to the computer? If so, that may be the problem. You need a pre-amp in between. 22108. arkymalarky - 6/27/2007 5:55:31 PM Ooookay, thanks! Where do I get a preamp? 22109. judithathome - 6/27/2007 9:00:22 PM Just going to post this here...and pardon me for interrupting...before going back to sleep. The Spencer Haus is not feeling that great; only spry one here is Harley.
Here's the dress I'm wearing to the wedding In Teal Multi.
Not really my color but I am somewhat tan now. Ha! The sandals are gold and bronzy with a few little teal sequins scattered across them and the purse is woven beige with little strands of gold thread here and there. It's a SAK bag but not like the regular SAKs...it's shaped differently. 22110. anomie - 6/27/2007 9:32:23 PM Love the dress, Judith. It looks very photogenic.
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