I'm Rand Huso and I'm addicted to science. (everybody say "Hello Rand")
I did some degrees in Engineering-Physics (Electrical), Mathematics, Meteorology, and Numerical Analysis back in the '70s and '80s. I started writing software in '72 and it's kept me off the streets. I'm working at GNS Science in Avalon, New Zealand. I live aboard a small yacht in the Wellington Harbour during the week and commute to home on the weekends, or as often as I can. I'm trying to write my own climate forecast model in my spare time.
I chose to live here because I believe New Zealand has the best chance of any country in surviving the climate change and the post-peak-oil economic environment. Besides, I like yachting, and this is one of the best places in the world for that.