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Episode-787- Paul Wheaton on Cast Iron Cooking, CFLs and Rocket Mass Heating

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So Paul Wheaton is back for another interview that basically means when the two of us get together you might as well strap in for about 90 minutes of information, entertainment and insanity.  No guarantee on the ratios by the way. Today Paul joins us to discuss cooking with and caring for cast iron cookware, his work to determine the effectiveness of CFS (or lack there of) and building and utilizing rocket mass heaters. Additionally tune in to learn about an event where you can meet both Paul and myself along with one of our mutual heroes, Sepp Holtzer. Paul … Continue reading →

Episode-707- Steven Harris on Bio Fuels for Personal Energy Independence

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Steven Harris is a consultant and expert in the field of energy. He is the founder and CEO of Knowledge Publications, the largest energy only publishing company in the USA. Mr. Harris came to his current position to do full time work on the development and implementation of hydrogen, biomass and solar related energy systems after spending 10 years in the Aero-Thermal Dynamics department of the Scientific Labs of Chrysler Corporation. Mr. Harris is currently working on Project Destiny, a solar hydrogen energy system and holds break through technology in the field of Solar Energy Conversion and Biomass Gasification. He … Continue reading →

Episode-437- The Road to Individual Energy Independence

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Today we discuss “alternative energy”, not always “green energy” as a path to energy independence.  Like many topics that involve “independence” it is not an all or nothing concept, unlike death, independence does come in degrees.  So what we cover today ranges from initial baby steps to full tilt off grid life. Join me today as we discuss… The why’s behind the quest energy independence Alternative vs. green energy Polar bears vs. practicality Peak oil?   May be.  Peak expense?  Inevitable. Taxation Disaster Liberty Steps on the route to independence Start with efficiency Identify reality (lights aren’t that big a deal) … Continue reading →

Episode-20- From Home to Homestead

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Today in America despite the mortgage meltdown and other economic problems more people then ever own their own homes. The problem though is we have gone from a nation of Homesteaders to a nation of debt laden home owners, ownership is not even the correct term. Mortgage has turned into long term rental for many. In today’s show we discuss… How to turn your home from a consumer to producer How buying regional can lead to more independence Elimination of debt as part of homesteading The best crops to begin gardening with How growing food can lead to freedom How … Continue reading →

Episode-13- The Individual Benifits of Green Energy

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Honestly I think that people who believe that buying a hybrid car and some carbon offsets, is “saving the planet” are deluding themselves. The way to get people to use alternative energy (such as solar) and conserve electricity is to champion the benifits to the individual. Rather then complex and expensive alternatives individuals can take some simple energy independence steps that put real money back into the family budget and reduce dependence at the same time. The side effect is a benefit to environmentalism but we need to stay in touch with reality. People in general do what directly is … Continue reading →