Gas Tax Holiday - talk about putting your vacation on your credit card

Ok, the next time someone asks me why I like Obama, I have a good one for them. Besides his 'inspiring speeches', there are just some things that make sense and this is one. Hilary and John McCain BOTH are lining up for the gas Tax holiday. But did they think it through?

Well, Obama said something about this, and even put the issue upfront in a campaign ad. But I what drives me crazy and contributes to those days when I am "on the fence" is this... WHY did he stop short. WHY didn't explain to people the repercussions. It would not have taken too much more time to add "lower prices mean people would buy more gas. And if people buy more gas it increase DEMAND. And increased DEMAND would increase price PERIOD." SO, tell them Obama. Yes, people would save $25-$30 over the course of the summer, but in the end, the price of gas could go up beyond what you saved, and STAY at that price!



NPR Story on Can Washington deliver Lower gas prices. And Would the Gas Holiday Work? Like, hmmmm, do you know where the tax money on gas goes anyway? What impact is your 'holiday' going to have on our infrastructure? Think about it!

This COVERS is ALL!

This is Economics 101 people!! We rely on our elected officials to be informed!

Pluto - the Music Video

Ok, so here is the back story - Alan Stern and his "Pluto Underground" !

Cory McAbee on Judgement Day

Cory singing Head of a Cat

Feynman Describes Electromagnetic Waves

Stop motion recreation of 300

This is great. Just think of the things you can do with a computer, a weekend to burn, and a few good friends.

Google Pigeon Ranking

The truth about Google's technology.

Pigeons and Ping Pong

Ben Stein - WTF

Knitting for gadgets

When you have too many sweaters from Aunt Martha, one could never go wrong with this little cozy. For warmth, privacy AND concentration in public spaces. Knitted Enclosure for a Laptop Photo by Sternlab

Engineers and Cats

Urban Bee Keeping

For those of you who want to give 'hand made' gifts from the heart...but don't have much of that Martha Stewart skill...perhaps this is the hobby for you. (BTW, I love the first shot. In a tie, just off work, drinking a few beers ;-)

NASA Science web site live!

The site I have been working on for MONTHS (some might say years) has just launched. Visit NASA Science !

Just a short post....now back to work ;-)

Little Brown Bat video

Robert Fripp and the League of Crafty Guitarists