Bits and Pieces from the Future Ether

The Earth Times tells us that, despite dire predictions, the number of mountain gorillas in Africa has increased over the past ten years. To quote:

Although there have been intermittent wars fought by the numerous rebel armies in the volatile region, the primates have survived and their numbers have miraculously increased over the past decade, ecologists say.

From my friend "betmo," comes this nice batch of goodies:

• A wonderful link and explanation:
  

  This is not only for kids and grandkids to watch but also for those of us who still have not grown up.
  I have no idea how this is done. The animator says it took him about three months. Just move your pointer out of the way and enjoy. Watch This

• This is pretty nifty. Just enter your zip code in the site below, and it tells you which gas stations have the cheapest prices (and the highest) on gasoline in your zip code area - It's updated every evening:
  

area gas stations Be a good neighbor and pass this along.

• This, "betmo" says is her favorite blog: Survival Acres. I really like it, too, as it is a back to basics kind of approach.
  
• This "betmo" jewel lets you know about some environmental threats of the future, though a few are rather "far out." A sample:

• Biomimetic robots that could become new invasive species.

• Experiments involving climate engineering, for instance ocean 'fertilisation' and deploying solar shields

• Increased demand for the biomass needed to make biofuel.

• Disruption to marine ecosystems caused by offshore power generation.

• Experiments to control invasive species using genetically engineered viruses.

My topical post today at South by Southwest and The Reaction is about politics.

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