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Ever since corrective optics technology has become available from the Regan's Star Wars projects, much larger ground based telescopes are being developed. Also interferometric both radio and optical telescopes are mature due largely by cheap computing power.
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Lookouts in the Washington Cascades are in some of the most spectacular spots. 
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Cascade mountains is where I spend non-work, out-home time with my family and friends. It is one of the best mountain ranges in the North America to provide rugged outdoor opportunities.
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Collection of interesting ski trips in the WA Cascades
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We all need to look at the facts, which must be based on the real data provided through scientific methods. No, we can't all collect and analyze ourselves, but we can compare many observations and conclusions presented by others. This is my collection of resources on the climate crisis.
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Time to implement solutions. The clock is ticking fast.
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Small collections of sites useful for enjoying digital photography.
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Misc collection of electric bike resources. I'm not sure if it's a good idea in principle, since the main reason for bicycling is to get exercise....
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$523m invested in California clean tech in 2005
Clean tech sector ranked fifth for N American venture capital
Worldwide clean tech market estimated to reach $167bn by 2015
Between 20,000 and 83,000 jobs could be created in California by 2020
Years of past energy regulation may have saved California $56bn
Source: The Climate Group
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Time to look for more efficient and cleaner (greener?) cars.
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Ever since US detonated an h-bomb, efforts have been poured into harnessing the nuclear fusion reaction for energy production. I spent my graduate years on a plasma experiment. It's been a long way, and still years away from producing energy from ocean water.
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Is it possible to build a DIY hybrid car? I'm collecting info on various technologies and available components.
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DC motor, AC motor, brushless DC motor; Motor vs. generator, etc
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Maybe a little technical, but you'll get some idea.
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All season tires are ok in general, but you need special winter tires if you often drive on snowy roads or go skiing all the time. My report on Dunlop WS M3 here
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Spectacular views of North Cascade, great introduction to this national park. 
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This photo by Mr. Dempsey shows the airy view from the summit of Granite mountain. Yes, that is a lookout tower. it's not actively used, but maintained and open sometimes in Summer. This is one of my favorite hike in the Snoqualmie area. it starts gentle, but then steepens after a mile till the main avalanche gully. from there the main trail is very nice consistent angle all the way. I often take a off trail route along the gully on the SW ridge. The upper slope gets full of blue berries in the early Fall making your progress slow. The summit has a great 360 degree view of the surroundings. When there is snow, this is also my favorite mountain for back-country skiing. Just watch out for steep gullies and south facing slope for avalanches. *make sure to run your browser full screen (or big enough to see this mark on the Rainier photo)
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Lovely alpine lake tucked high above US2 highway. As this picture shows, the water is deep blue. 
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After the initial elevation gain of about 1500' in 2 miles, you'll be on the gentle ridge top with views of the north side of snowy Mt Baker.
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Summerland on Rainier is definitely one of the best hikes in WA. This was the last hike for our older daughter, who is leaving Seattle to go college on the East Coast. I was not 100 % sure about this choice as the last hike since we have been to Rainier several times. The other option was the Cascade Pass where she has not yet been. Anyway, we decided on Summerland and really enjoyed it! The trail through the forest is wide and gentle. It is carpeted with years of pine needles from tall pine trees. After about 4 miles of this peaceful hike, we broke out into the alpine meadow with wildflowers everywhere. The views are wonderfully alpine: icy Rainier, Rocks of Little Tahoma, cliffs and glaciers. There is a stone walled shelter on a small hill top surrounded by all this scenery. This is a nice destination for most of people, but we continued further toward Panhandled Gap about 2 more miles away. This part just surprised me with its rugged rock ridges and vast alpine features. It is far enough from the main bulk of Mt Rainier, and reminded me of hiking in the Canadian Rockies. It was already mid August, but there was still snow fields to cross and a little pond was half covered with snow. Our two daughters decided to dip into the icy water, and played with the floating snow islands. >>continue...
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