I just came across an incredible little video thanks to a post on a local web forum. It shows some very very early images (starting late 1800s) of Port Alberni, showing schooners, horse-drawn mail coaches, horse logging, the first steam train in Port Alberni, and many images of buildings and hotels that are still in …
Higher Education targetted in Iraq Civil War
This is courtesy of Treasure of Baghdad. Civil war in Iraq has reached its peak. Everyday a new aspect of life dies. ... After the U.S.-led occupation to Iraq, education deteriorated form its steady situation where students and professors were able to exchange knowledge despite the oppression of the former regime and the U.S.-U.N. sanctions …
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BC Hydro: We have No Power (For you!)
Over the past few years, people in BC have often heard BC Hydro complaining of increased demand and a lack of generating capacity to deal with the strain. Has anyone ever looked at the numbers? Well I have. From BC Hydros own Financial Reports (PDFs) (#1 and #2) BC Hydro says: Power to Energy ratios …