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    • Low Tech, High Yield Solar

    By Dave on February 27th, 2009

    Solar wall

    You have to love simple solutions. Here’s a company that uses corrugated metal with holes and ducts to preheat air for industrial and commercial buildings. And guess what? Low initial costs and quick payback! Read more…

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    Eating out of existence

    By Katrina on February 27th, 2009

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    I found this article today and it shocked me. I have never eaten frog before and never knew they were such a delicacy worldwide (at least outside of France). Pretty gross if you ask me.

    More than 200 million and maybe more than a billion frogs are being consumed by humans each year (their legs at least), researchers said in January 2008. So we can add them to the list of threat to extinction. Read more…

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    Go Outside and Play

    By Loyd on February 27th, 2009

    Nintendo Wii vs XBOX 360 and Sony Playstation 3

    Now there’s one more reason to tell your kids to “go outside and play”. That video game console they spend so much time with may be one of the biggest energy hogs in your home.

    A recent study conducted by the Australian consumer group, Choice, found that video game consoles are not only energy hogs but one in particular drinks juice. Read more…

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