Yet More Good News from Scotland

Sounds like they just keep on keepin' on over there when it comes to renewable energy.

Scotland Leapfrogs Europe's Wind Energy Industry - ENS - 22 Jul 08

"Europe's largest onshore windfarm, able to generate enough power for 320,000 homes, has been approved by the Scottish government.

Announcing the new windfarm approval ahead of the World Renewable Energy Congress in Glasgow, First Minister Alex Salmond said the 152-turbine Clyde windfarm near Abington in South Lanarkshire is 'another step towards making Scotland the green energy capital of Europe.'"

"The Scottish government has set a target of supplying a third of Scotland's electricity demand from renewable sources by 2011 and half by 2020, said Salmond. 'Today's announcement makes it virtually certain that the 2011 target will be met early and exceeded by the end of this Parliamentary term and represents a significant milestone on the way to achieving the 2020 target,' he said."

Yet More Good News from Scotland

Sounds like they just keep on keepin' on over there when it comes to renewable energy.

Scotland Leapfrogs Europe's Wind Energy Industry - ENS - 22 Jul 08

"Europe's largest onshore windfarm, able to generate enough power for 320,000 homes, has been approved by the Scottish government.

Announcing the new windfarm approval ahead of the World Renewable Energy Congress in Glasgow, First Minister Alex Salmond said the 152-turbine Clyde windfarm near Abington in South Lanarkshire is 'another step towards making Scotland the green energy capital of Europe.'"

"The Scottish government has set a target of supplying a third of Scotland's electricity demand from renewable sources by 2011 and half by 2020, said Salmond. 'Today's announcement makes it virtually certain that the 2011 target will be met early and exceeded by the end of this Parliamentary term and represents a significant milestone on the way to achieving the 2020 target,' he said."

Gardeners that Feed You

About time this idea came to pass. Instead of spending all that money on lawn care, why not hire a gardener to make you some food? As prices rise for energy and food, this could be a huge niche market.

A Locally Grown Diet With Fuss but No Muss - NY Times - 22 July 08

"Eating locally raised food is a growing trend. But who has time to get to the farmer’s market, let alone plant a garden?

That is where Trevor Paque comes in. For a fee, Mr. Paque, who lives in San Francisco, will build an organic garden in your backyard, weed it weekly and even harvest the bounty, gently placing a box of vegetables on the back porch when he leaves.

Call them the lazy locavores — city dwellers who insist on eating food grown close to home but have no inclination to get their hands dirty. Mr. Paque is typical of a new breed of business owner serving their needs."

Gardeners that Feed You

About time this idea came to pass. Instead of spending all that money on lawn care, why not hire a gardener to make you some food? As prices rise for energy and food, this could be a huge niche market.

A Locally Grown Diet With Fuss but No Muss - NY Times - 22 July 08

"Eating locally raised food is a growing trend. But who has time to get to the farmer’s market, let alone plant a garden?

That is where Trevor Paque comes in. For a fee, Mr. Paque, who lives in San Francisco, will build an organic garden in your backyard, weed it weekly and even harvest the bounty, gently placing a box of vegetables on the back porch when he leaves.

Call them the lazy locavores — city dwellers who insist on eating food grown close to home but have no inclination to get their hands dirty. Mr. Paque is typical of a new breed of business owner serving their needs."

More French Nukes Blow Lunch

It's not just French cheese that has holes in it these days.

100 Employees at French Nuclear Site Contaminated - BusinessWeek - 23 Jul 08

"Radioactive particles spewed from a pipe at a French nuclear reactor on Wednesday, slightly contaminating 100 employees, a spokeswoman for the national electric company said. It was the fourth incident at a French nuclear site in recent weeks and the second in five days."

More French Nukes Blow Lunch

It's not just French cheese that has holes in it these days.

100 Employees at French Nuclear Site Contaminated - BusinessWeek - 23 Jul 08

"Radioactive particles spewed from a pipe at a French nuclear reactor on Wednesday, slightly contaminating 100 employees, a spokeswoman for the national electric company said. It was the fourth incident at a French nuclear site in recent weeks and the second in five days."