Posted on June 30th, 2009 by Content Keyword RSS
This vest is probably not something you would wear if you’re even remotely worried about fashion. However, if you really just couldn’t possibly care any less, it would be useful. It is a solar vest, which would be blatantly obvious to anyone around you, purely due to the giant bold white lettering that states “SOLAR VEST”. That was kind of them to add that, just in case anyone should get confused. It has a total of four solar panels on the back of it, that are completely weather proof. So
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Posted on June 30th, 2009 by Content Keyword RSS
The Canadian province of Ontario announced yesterday that it has suspended a plan to build two new nuclear reactors. The reason? According to government officials, concerns about pricing and uncertainty regarding the future of Atomic Energy Corporation (the favored bidder for the nuclear projects), prevented Ontario from continuing with the procurement. But the Globe and Mail newspaper reported the following… ” Canadian nuclear safety regulators say they have underestimated
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Rebuilding. It’s kind of a nice word on the surface. Like, oh, there was this awesome building that fell into a bit of disrepair, but now they’re rebuilding it, and it will be better than ever! There will be new carpeting, and an atrium in the lobby, and the entire electrical system will run off of solar panels! Sounds great, right? But that’s only true if the new carpeting isn’t orange shag, the atrium isn’t cavernous and noisy, and the lights work even when the sun isn’t shining. It seem
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder — and how the eye beholds is largely a function of lighting. Almost any subject can be made to appear more beautiful if it is lit effectively. A home, a dining table, a painting, a nighttime patio setting, or a child’s homework desk — consider these examples, and it’s instantly obvious that how each one is illuminated will make a huge difference in the overall ambience and utility of each one. Residential electrical contractors can support your lighting cr
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It’s hard to say whether night lights are a silent environmental killer, but those who need everything green should hope the Night Ease concept becomes reality. Designed by Stefan Wallman, the same guy who helped dreamed up the variable frame Zweistil Bike , this night light has solar panels on the bottom. Just tip it over and set it on the accompanying ring stand during the day to charge it up. At night, tip it back over and crack open the top to let some light out. It’s the perfect way to nav
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