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 Sciences: Genes, Memes and Turing Machines: A Replicator Primer  
Posted on 2008-09-13 @ 03:30:07 by r00t...
The following is a list of books I recommend, that when taken as a whole, can serve as a primer for understanding the what, how, and why of self-reproducing bits of information known as "replicators"...
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 Sciences: The McMaster Engine: An Engine for Our Time  
Posted on 2008-07-02 @ 23:00:43 by r00t...
In this time of expensive gasoline, any gains in fuel usage efficiency can only be taken so far using ordinary Otto-cycle engines as found in most cars. What is needed is a more efficient engine. Engines with complicated arrangements of cranks, cams and pistons have a lot of moving parts: parts which induce friction, parts which have to be cooled and lubricated, parts which can easily fail. Enter the McMaster Engine...
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 Sciences: Need Alternative Fuels? Find a Station Here!  
Posted on 2008-06-29 @ 11:25:58 by r00t...
I recently received the occasional email newsletter sent from Knowledge Publications (new window), my favorite alternative energy book publisher. I am just a customer, but I have found that even what they offer for free is worth way more than what they charge.
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 Sciences: High Fuel Prices? It's The Investors, Stupid!  
Posted on 2008-05-30 @ 23:46:46 by r00t...
As a resident of Arizona, I recently heard about Senator Jon Kyle's opinions on why we have high gas prices. The following URLs shed light:

'Cause-and-effect' behind high gas prices (new window)

Dollar Value Down, Gas Prices Up (new window)

I disagree with this, and if you continue reading, you'll see why...

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