Crime Lineup from the 1930’s – Los Angeles Police Department (photo)

May 9, 1936: Suspects line up during a Los Angeles Police Department “show-up,” now known as a lineup, as victims or witnesses try to identify alleged crime perpetrators. via LA Times 130th Anniversary

Crime Lineup from the 1930's – Los Angeles Police Department (photo)

May 9, 1936: Suspects line up during a Los Angeles Police Department “show-up,” now known as a lineup, as victims or witnesses try to identify alleged crime perpetrators. via LA Times 130th Anniversary

The perfect waves of Fall from California to Jersey to Africa

“It was just a classic California fall day,” explained photographer Matt Kurvin. “The waves were perfect all day with warm, blue skies, offshores, a good amount of swell and a light crowd. I surfed myself for about five hours and then came in and got this shot.” Good to epic – a tribute to perfect …

What a real alien attack would look like – Chile's Puyehue Volcano eruption (photo)

Chile’s Puyehue volcano erupts, causing air traffic cancellations across South America, New Zealand, Australia and forcing over 3,000 people to evacuate. (Reuters) via Buzzfeed For more alien-like attack photos The Atlantic has 21 more of the volcanic lightning and ash.  

What a real alien attack would look like – Chile’s Puyehue Volcano eruption (photo)

Chile’s Puyehue volcano erupts, causing air traffic cancellations across South America, New Zealand, Australia and forcing over 3,000 people to evacuate. (Reuters) via Buzzfeed For more alien-like attack photos The Atlantic has 21 more of the volcanic lightning and ash.  

Next Generation Energy

I recently attended a fascinating seminar on emerging technology in energy. Here are some of my notes and thoughts on the next generation of energy: Energy Harvesting My favorite new term. It refers to using existing energy sources (solar, wind, geothermal, thermo) and turning them into electricity to feed the grid. Pretty much covers all …