Scientists invent 30-year battery

http://www.nextenergynews.com/news1/next-energy-news-betavoltaic-10.1.html

This betavoltaic battery can apparently last for up to 30 years through its design, which features radioisotopes as its energy source. Apparently the power generation process does not involve nuclear processes, which means that it doesn't generate radioactive waste, nor does it generate any heat.

The article states that the batteries should be on the market in 2-3 years. The consequences for batteries for portable devices are clear, but I'm interested in knowing if the technology could be scaled up to power vehicles. Or used in other power generation, like for electrical appliances and such.

On Burma and the Olympics in China

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/30/AR2007093001036.html?hpid=opinionsbox1

The tagline for this one is, "Tell China it can have the Olympics or its regime in Burma, but not both." No kidding. I was shocked last week to hear about Burmese soldiers opening fire on monks. What the hell is the world coming to when soldiers start shooting monks in peaceful protest? Holy crap.

confession

I barely ever watch TV anymore, but one show I love to watch, for some reason, is Dog The Bounty Hunter.

I also like to watch Cops.

Please forgive me.