Fire Scout UAV makes first biofuel-powered flight

The US Navy has successfully flown its MQ-8B Fire Scout UAV on a blend of JP-5 aviation fu...

The US Navy has successfully flown its MQ-8B Fire Scout Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) on biofuel. The unmanned helicopter became the Navy's first UAV to use biofuel technology when it took-off on Friday over Webster Field in St. Inigoes, Maryland, running on a blend of JP-5 aviation fuel and plant-based camelina. The Navy says that the use of this blend cuts carbon dioxide output by 75 percent when compared to conventional aviation fuel... Continue Reading Fire Scout UAV makes first biofuel-powered flight

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Summer Corn Salad

I lugged a big sack of corn home from the market the other day thinking I would throw together a picnic salad to take on a hike out to the coast. Raw corn kernels with a vinaigrette I've been hooked on bit lately. If you can imagine a lemonade vinaigrette made with a bit of brown sugar, you'd be in the ballpark. Beyond that, the salad gets a ton of toasted seeds for crunch, and a generous showering of Mexican oregano to bring things back to Earth. The hike fell through, and we ended up eating the salad at home instead of overlooking the Pacific. The concession? A short walk to the Dahlia garden in Golden Gate Park, which is in bloom right now.

Summer Corn Salad Recipe

I went a bit over-board with the dahlia pictures here. I can't help it. It happens every time I stop by with a camera in tow. This garden sits to the right of the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park. A little pocket of color, easy to miss from the road. Just about this time each year the flowers explode into an incredible range of blooms. The dahlias have fanciful names like: eden lemonade, skip-to-my-lou, clouds & rain, weston pirate, and bel fiore.

Summer Corn Salad Recipe

On this particular visit I chatted with one of the gardeners. She told me about the annual sale, and the Dahlia Society of California. She was friendly, and had a meticulous pencil-drawn chart of the garden.

I'm convinced this is one of the happiest place in San Francisco this time of year. It's hard not to be charmed by these giant candy-colored pom-poms. People smile, they chat with each other, they pepper the gardeners with questions. One of my favorite classes in college was about urban planning. One of the theories we talked about was triangulation - the idea that a good public space has something for people to look at or experience together. Strangers end up talking to each other, congregating, sitting around. A shared experience. I see this dynamic at the dahlia garden, and it's part of what I love about visiting the space.

Summer Corn Salad Recipe

I hope you enjoy the corn salad if you try it. It's a breeze to throw together, and it travels well in an over-sized jar. You can toss the corn and shallots ahead of time, just leave enough room to throw the seeds and oregano in just before serving/eating. -h

Update: I looks like Ten Speed just released Super Natural Every Day as an eBook for iPad. Super Natural Cooking is in the works, and I'll let you know when it will be available on other devices as well. It's "fixed design" to look as much like the print version as possible.

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Recall recap: Birth control pill mix up, dangerous dehumidifiers and more

This week's recalls include several brands of birth control pills that might be ineffective because of incorrect packaging. Read on for our weekly roundup with links to additional detailed information on model numbers and contact information and tips on what action you should take.

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G4 Giveaway Winner Announcement!!!

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New Park: Alamo RV Park Alamo, NV

Alamo RV Park is now a participating Passport America Discount Campground. Highlights: 18 total RV sites. Can accommodate RVs up to 60', 30/50 amp, full hookup, pull through and back-ins, Wi-Fi, restrooms, showers, laundry facility, fire ring, on-site management, security, store, restaurant, picnic area, and tent camping available. Located 95 miles from Las Vegas and 146 miles from Ely, NV.

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