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[Don Bowen <don.bowen AT earthlink.net>]

>In a world of i-this and e-that, with computer processors getting faster and
>less expensive every year, with studies of nano-technology, discoveries in
>genetics and cracking the DNA code, it is hard to rationalize for the
>average bear that there won't be a workable solution to supplement and
>eventually replace oil.

Realize that all the low hanging fruit has already been picked.  The easy 
solutions have already been exploited.  And above all this was done when the 
world was awash in cheap oil.  There is no magic elixer.

Right now I am in a place where I can see a version of our future.  I am in 
Saipan NMI where the economic heights are already receeding into memory.  The 
era of cheap oil is over and now they are facing blackouts and ever rising 
prices.  Shipping lines have added significant fuel surcharges and the Diesel 
fuel needed for electricity generation is driving prices to unheard of 
levels.  The minimum wage here is $3.55 an hour.  Gasoline is $3.769, and 
electricity for businesses in approaching $.40.  

Businesses are closing, those that are open are doing everything to same to 
the extent that finding cold beer is a real problem.

Don Bowen        Awl Knotted Up        KI6DIU
http://www.braingarage.com

My travel journal
http://www.braingarage.com/Dons/Travels/journal/Journal.html