Oil

Currently I live in Hawaii. We have always had high gas prices relative to most of the US. With Katrina, the tables were briefly turned and people may have realized how living such a drive happy lifestyle is truly expensive. I love driving around the mainland, it is truly a weakness. Luckily, being in Hawaii and owning only a bike, I am unable to live the wasteful life I desire. But, it is fulfilling to almost get killed everyday riding your bike to work while so many people throw money down the drain in big cars/trucks.

America needs to rethink some of its city planning. Why is it like it is and so many people complain because they have to commute to work. People let the city die instead of utilizing its efficiences.

Daft Punk-Human after all...does kick ass...thanks sar.

Long time coming

It has been a long time...and what was that comment about fast-growing hardwood trees? Seriously...
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05244/563329.stm

Why isn't India like China? I wish I had a map of China and India that was shaded according to population density. This map would possibly, not a demographic expert, but I did stay at my house last night, show how China's pop.s were and are concentrated in coastal areas with a strong trading/port/naval history. Look at India. It needs to find the ports, people, and energy if it wants to become a manufacturing son of the devil.

I would like to see how Katrina changes America's energy policy/efficiency....
Rambuncle, what was the guys name who wrote the nature books and Great Flying Pumpkin Seed?