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UAE solar power
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Sep 7, 2010
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The United Arab Emirates is planning to build a 100 megawatt solar power plant in the middle of the Arabian desert. You know, the people who sell us oil. For comparison, it'll produce about 1/20 the amount of power as the Hoover Dam. But it'll be the largest solar plant in the world. What I don't understand is why we're not simply filling entire deserts with solar panels and collecting the energy. Oh right, people like California Senator Dianne Feinstein think deserts should be kept free from development, presumably so we can continue to use them for things like 4-wheeling and RV-ing. Have you ever been to a desert? They suck. Sure, there are a few weird trees and some lizards, but honestly, deserts are pretty awful, hence the negative connotation associated with the word "deserted." I like what the Governator said: "If we cannot put solar power plants in the Mojave desert, I don't know where the hell we can put it." Amen, brother. #science
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Vibin'
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Sep 7, 2010
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One time I was driving Wendy's Pontiac Vibe and some guy pulled up next to me at a traffic light and asked, "You Vibin?" I had no clue what he was talking about, and frankly I was startled by the rare experience of interacting with another human, but after he explained himself, I said something sheepish like, "Mm-yeah I guess so." If somebody asked me that question today, I have my answer all set: You're damn right I'm Vibin'. #travel
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