the florida fires are very bad

The combination of low humidity and brisk winds — and an arsonist — has meant the loss of dozens of family homes on the Florida coast. It’s very scary and terribly tragic. So far though it sounds like everyone has been able to get out of their homes safely.
And what with the Chinese earthquake killing [...]

gizmos and gadgets and whizbangs, oh my

I’ve just discovered a new website, www.prepara.com that features some pretty cool innovations. The one that drew me there was a soil-less, indoor plant growing container that dispenses nutrients and water using new-fangled technology. Now you can have the fresh basil or rosemary for a quick clip while cooking. I wonder if it can grow tomato plants? [...]