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Local politics, the county, and the world, as viewed by Tammy Maygra Tammy’s views are her own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Bill Eagle, his pastor, Tammy’s neighbors, Wayne Mayo, Brian Stout, Former President Trump, Henry Heimuller, Joe Biden, Jerry Falwell Jr., Mike Johnson, Ted Cruz, Joe Biden’s dogs, or Claudia Eagle’s Cats. This Tammy’s Take (with the exception of this disclaimer) is not paid for or written by, or even reviewed by anyone but Tammy and she refuses to be bullied by anyone. See Bill’s Standard Disclaimer
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Aghazadeh Mansion, a national historic site in Iran, was built with elaborate wind towers and other natural cooling techniques Ancient Knowledge
Cheese found on Mummies. A white material smudged on several mummies buried at the Xiaohe Cemetery in northwestern China's Tarim Basin was discovered about two decades ago. DNA tests have revealed that the mystery goo was kefir cheese, a probiotic soft cheese, and that it was produced using cow and goat cheeses thousands of years ago. Same cheese people eat today. This is the oldest known cheese sample ever discovered in the world. Food items like cheese are extremely difficult to preserve over thousands of years, making this a rare and valuable discovery. We still don’t know why they smeared cheese on the mummies to begin with. Ancient cooling systems we need today. Modern buildings tend to take electricity and air conditioning for granted. They often have glass frontages and windows that can't be opened. And when the power goes out for days in the middle of a heat wave, these buildings can become insufferable. The Sumerians lived about 6,000 years ago in a hot and dry climate that is now southern Iraq. They had techniques for managing the heat. Sumerian buildings used thick walls and small windows that could minimize heat exposure and keep indoor temperatures cool. The Sumerians built their walls and roofs with materials such as adobe or mud that can absorb heat during the day and release it during the nighttime. They also constructed buildings right next to each other, which reduced the number of walls exposed to the intense solar radiation. Small courtyards provided lighting and ventilation. Narrow streets ensured shade throughout the day and allowed pedestrians to move comfortably through the city. While their materials would not pass safety codes we have now because of earthquakes for example. We could possibly make some sort of material that could have the same cooling function as they used to battle global warming. The Egyptians used similar building materials such as mud bricks but then added, To cool buildings, the Egyptians developed a unique technology called the mulqaf, which involves tall wall openings facing the prevailing winds. These openings act as scoops to capture wind and funnel it downward to help cool the building. The entering wind creates air circulation that helps vent heat out through other openings. Modern civilizations are using the mulqaf principle, scaled up to cool larger spaces. Known as a wind catcher, it is currently used in buildings in the Middle East and Central Asia, making them comfortable without air conditioning, even during very hot periods. The Puebloans in what today is the U.S. Southwest used small windows, materials such as mud brick and rock, and designed buildings with shared walls to minimize the heat getting in. They also understood the importance of solar orientation. The ancient Puebloans built entire communities under the overhang of south-facing cliffs. This orientation ensured their buildings were shaded and stayed cooler during the summertime but received sunlight and radiated heat to stay warmer during the wintertime. Modern civilizations are adapting to the global climate and are using these methods to reduce heat and energy consumption, some countries are painting all roof tops white to reflect heat. There are many simple things we all can do to reduce the usage of energy, water etc. and keep cool and warm to boot. As we venture further into the era of global warming we all will have to adapt as a global society to keep alive and reduce energy needs. And we can do this on all new construction, by following the simplest way, constructing earth friendly homes, and by using natural forces to solve our problems.
Tammy
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