Wired News is reporting that an Illinois startup is claiming they can make ethanol from most any organic material for around $1 per gallon. Coskata, backed by General Motors and several other investors, uses a process that is bacteria based instead of some of the other available methods. The bacteria processes organic material that is fed into the reactor and secretes ethanol as a waste product. A hat tip to Eric for sending us this link.
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Pete found us this one: Gold production halted amid South African energy crisis
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Ten-finger Fingerprint Scan To Enter U.S.A.
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Cody Lundin has a new 512-page survival manual out, titled “When All H*ll Breaks Loose: Stuff You Need to Know When Disaster Strikes”. He’s an interesting character and the book is very useful. Safecastle is giving away the book (normally $19.95 ) to new paid members in their crisis preparedness Buyers Club. (“Safecastle Royal”.) Those who are already members can either purchase the book at 20% off or get it free with a qualifying $150 purchase in the Safecastle online store.