I have my doubts that regulators would ever allow GM and Ford to merge, just because it would lead to consolidation of 3/4rd ton and 1 ton pickups down to two brands -- Ram and Ford-GM. There really isn't a lot of competition left for the big trucks, and they are some of the most profitable vehicles for the automobile industry.
The verdict isn’t in but the stakes are high – very high – for weather forecasting in the U.S. and for many nations who rely on our satellite imagery and data. The deployment of 5G technology has the potential to produce serious interference with the transmission of satellite data. An article in the Washington Post by Jason Samenow of the Capital Weather Gang details some of the technical issues I’ve been seeing in the literature for quite some time. As most of you know, the wireless industry and the FCC are racing to deploy 5G technology.
Besides 5G’s advances in communications capacity, there are very big bucks on the line. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has been warning about possible major negative impacts on its mission to provide accurate forecasts that protect lives and property. NOAA’s warnings have not been warmly received by the FCC or the wireless industry. Complexities abound.
Make no mistake: 5G technology is a national priority and could deliver information as much as 100 times faster than current microwave technology. There are obviously good reasons for the FCC to essentially partner with the wireless industry to get this 5G show on the road. But NOAA has abundant evidence this technology could set us back decades by interfering with the transmission of a broad spectrum of satellite transmission bandwidth. Some of the most critical data for all computer models and for near term detection of dangerous and severe storms is in this bandwidth. The low orbiting polar satellites, with their ever-shifting orbital paths, provide higher resolution detail as they circle the globe.
Glass is indefinately recycable in theory, but like most things, theory is different then practice. The problem is that glass is heavy, and the cullet has to be relatively clean if they want to recycle it. Dual stream recycling or deposit systems are better for recovering the material, but that doesn't help with glass with it's weight or breakage -- which can be very problematic with litter on beaches or anywhere else in the woods, with cut feet. Needless to say, I'm not a big fan of disposable glass products, due to the amount of it you find up in the wilderness.
RAY BROOK — In the summer of 2018, there were dozens of bear-related incidents in the North Country, including a recurring campsite raider that was eventually euthanized by the state Department of Environmental Conservation. DEC advised campers and hikers that it may be prudent to purchase and carry bear spray to help defend oneself in the event of a bear encounter. But to the chagrin of many, bear spray is essentially illegal in New York. Simply put, New Yorkers are allowed, by law, to carry self-defense spray. However, sprays marketed as “bear spray” far exceed what state law allows.
The only thing not illegal in New York is illegal immigrants. That's kind of a cheesy pun, but there is a lot of truth to it. But then again, if you want to stay away from bears, keep out of the Adirondack villages and campgrounds, and head back to the wilderness. As we all know -- there are virtually no bears in the wilderness.