Energy: Using solar PV in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico's electrical grid is antiquated, fails frequently, and the utility is basically bankrupt. Residents who can, are installing battery-backed solar PV.
Aviation: Remote ID mandated as of Sep 16 for drones, RC aircraft
The FAA’s mandate that all RC aircraft over 8 ounces/250 grams have continuous remote identification broadcasts goes into effect on Sep 16. Model aircraft and drones that cannot comply by…
Public health: This is from an actual professor at Oxford
An Oxford professor says we should reliably trace who you got Covid from, and then file suit for personal injury. Seriously.
Climate: Aging ex TV star calls for climate rationing
Aging former TV star says we should embrace "climate rationing", limiting food and travel options.
Climate, Follow up: “Hurricane Idalia wasn’t as bad as feared.”
This would be good news? Hurricane Idalia wasn’t as bad as feared (Washington Post) This was the first time in history that a hurricane has struck Florida, proving the “impact…
Wireless: Relatively few cell sites knocked out by Hurricane Idalia
See the FCC Report: DOC-396609A1.pdf (fcc.gov) About 2% were offline on August 30, rising to about 17% on Aug 31, and back down to about 5% on Sep 1. 9-1-1…
EVs: Telsa Model 3 “Highland” new version introduced
The new Tesla Model 3 features updated look, longer range, and lower manufacturing cost.
Demographics: Portland schools see falling enrollment
Oregon, with a fertility rate of 1.39, is seeing a sharp decline in Portland high school enrollment.
Software: Measuring Software Developer Productivity
CEOs and CFOs would really like a good way to measure software developer productivity.
Public Health: “Experts” think we should be wearing masks again
When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail. "Experts" say we should all wear masks again.