In this video I show a fantastic experiment called the WiFi Flowers. They are metal structures resembling flowers that have solar panels attached to them that generate electricity so people who seat around them can have both free internet access and electricity. Disclosure, I shot the video but did not test how well the flowers functioned. Share This
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Regardless of where you look now days, there is one niggling little feeling that what you’re doing could be done much more ecologically friendly, by using sustainable resources, and ensuring that you aren’t polluting too greatly. Sometimes, there is even a bonus for this awareness, like a smoother ride in a car, or a cheaper electricity bill, or fresher air. Most of the products that are used in everyday life are related to 3 different groups: Oil, Wood and coal. Nearly all electricity in Aust
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I won’t be running the world anytime soon but in my synthetic parallel universe all stocks would be halted for a period of time after an earnings release - whether it be 1, 2 or 3 hours - so speculators can take the time to “read” the earnings report instead of spasmodically hitting buy or sell based on a Reuters or Briefing.com headline. I’d also encourage companies to get their conference call in, during this “window of information” time frame. (that said, I’d also not let multi hundred pa
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There are many ways to take it easy on the planet. Maybe you can’t afford solar panels on the roof or go out and buy a 2010 Toyota Prius . Who can! image via Gothamist But have no fear, as you can go out and live a simpler and more planet-friendly life. And since we spend most of our time at home on the weekends, I thought it fitting to write a piece on stuff you can do to make it more eco friendly. As usual, let me know what you think in the comment area. 1. Eat in – how a
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Residential solar photovoltaic (PV) systems potential in the US alone is a half a trillion dollar market; yet only 13,000 residential installations were completed in the US in 2007, out of 73 million homes (.0002%). There are many reasons for this lack of adoption, for what should be a very popular technology: Installation requires a significant amount of expert labor The cost of residential PV is high relative to grid power prices There is a lack of financing options for consumers Sola
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