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SO WHATS YOUR COST
I dont know if anyone here has seen the doc**ental/movie but it is very interesting and tells a lot about how different cultures see each other.
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Added by Evelyn on March 29, 2010 at 2:30am — No Comments
LIFESAVER JERRYCAN
I dont know if someone already posted this but well anyways here it is.
Micheal Pritchard has invented the unthinkable, a water filter system that turns dirty water into 100 percent drinkable water. ‘LIFESAVER jerrycan AID’ will process up to 15,000 litres of clean sterile drinking water. Children need at least 2 litres of water each day to survive. One LIFESAVER jerrycan can produce 20,000 litres of
drinking water. This means that one… Continue
Micheal Pritchard has invented the unthinkable, a water filter system that turns dirty water into 100 percent drinkable water. ‘LIFESAVER jerrycan AID’ will process up to 15,000 litres of clean sterile drinking water. Children need at least 2 litres of water each day to survive. One LIFESAVER jerrycan can produce 20,000 litres of
drinking water. This means that one… Continue
Added by Evelyn on March 28, 2010 at 5:55pm — No Comments
ZENITH SOLAR
The concept of Concentrated Photovoltaic (CPV) systems is to use low
cost optics to increase the light incident onto the very high
efficiency semiconductor solar cell material, thus reducing overall
cost of the system while increasing energy output.
The concentration factor, denoted by X, is a measure of the increased light intensity on the semiconductor cell. X equals
approximately the area of the optic collector divided by area of the
semiconductor solar… Continue
cost optics to increase the light incident onto the very high
efficiency semiconductor solar cell material, thus reducing overall
cost of the system while increasing energy output.
The concentration factor, denoted by X, is a measure of the increased light intensity on the semiconductor cell. X equals
approximately the area of the optic collector divided by area of the
semiconductor solar… Continue
Powering African Schools with Playground Toys
Powering African Schools with Playground Toys
23-year old Daniel Sheridan, who has designed a teeter-totter (see-saw) that can be used to power school classrooms in Africa. His ultimate
goal is to see a wh*** playground of energy-creating equipment.
afrigadget.com
23-year old Daniel Sheridan, who has designed a teeter-totter (see-saw) that can be used to power school classrooms in Africa. His ultimate
goal is to see a wh*** playground of energy-creating equipment.
afrigadget.com
Added by Evelyn on March 28, 2010 at 5:27am — No Comments
WAVES
Oyster System
Áquamarine Power made plans to install a new type of wave power system in the seabed of Orkney Island coasts. The system utilizes an on-shore base that is much easier to maintain than standard wave power designs, and the system is capable of
operating at shallow depths, making it more consistent than systems
that operate far out at sea. Each unit is capable of producing
300-600kw of electricity, so a commercial farm of ten units could
provide clean energy… Continue
Áquamarine Power made plans to install a new type of wave power system in the seabed of Orkney Island coasts. The system utilizes an on-shore base that is much easier to maintain than standard wave power designs, and the system is capable of
operating at shallow depths, making it more consistent than systems
that operate far out at sea. Each unit is capable of producing
300-600kw of electricity, so a commercial farm of ten units could
provide clean energy… Continue
Added by Evelyn on March 28, 2010 at 1:10am — 2 Comments
DAMS
The 10 dams with regard to the state are filled at an average of 94 percent, which means that the entity has three thousand 600 million cubic meters in storage. According to the report of the National Water Commission (Conagua) Lázaro Cárdenas shows a 97.4 percent filled. That is, Lázaro Cárdenas notes two thousand 797 million cubic meters, a total of two thousand 872 million capacity. Moreover, the Francisco Zarco is 80 per cent of 309 million that is its ability, so it contains 247 million… Continue
Added by Evelyn on March 28, 2010 at 12:32am — No Comments
EARTH HOUR
UN headquarters in Geneva and all its facilities around the world turn off their lights at the "Earth Hour", as proof of their commitment to finding solutions to climate change.
"Turning off nonessential lights people will participate for an hour in a symbolic example that can serve to inspire the change we so urgently need," Ban said. Earth Hour is an initiative of the World Forum for Nature (WWF) in which this Saturday at 20:30 local time about six thousand cities in 125… Continue
"Turning off nonessential lights people will participate for an hour in a symbolic example that can serve to inspire the change we so urgently need," Ban said. Earth Hour is an initiative of the World Forum for Nature (WWF) in which this Saturday at 20:30 local time about six thousand cities in 125… Continue
All Mexican BEACHES CLEAN
The Cofepris reported that all beaches are suitable for recreation and tourism, as found under the established parameters in measuring the quality of seawater, but warned that may be contaminated by waste discharges and other activities. In the pre-holiday report published Saturday on its Web site, said that according to the last sampling on the quality of seawater up in 14 coastal states, the beaches are below the new standard of measurement of 200 enterococci per 100 milliliters. The Federal… Continue
Added by Evelyn on March 27, 2010 at 11:18pm — No Comments
Easy as ...
1 .- Be an example and teach your children
2 .- Wash your teeth with a glass of water
3 .- Bathe with a bucket of water
3 .- I do not recommend car washes since they use up tons of…
ContinueSimple, you can do it.
Two months ago I saw my teacher drinking water when I saw something strange: I could swear that water bottle was the one he bought like a year ago! So I asked him. He said that he was trying to use less plastic by reusing the water bottle he had bought, a year and three months ago. Its pretty simple and it can start quite the movement. All of his family uses the same water bottles, and some of his friends do too! Now all of my family is using the same bottles we bought that same day. Its small… Continue
Added by Evelyn on March 27, 2010 at 10:49pm — No Comments
Eco Bycicles
ECOBICI is the new urban individual transport, it is part of the public transport network in Mexico City, preferable for short trips, the ECOBICI is the proof that Mexico is also going onwards, trying to solve the ecological crisis. Right now it is kind of expensive thanks to the fact that its 300 pesos per 30 minutes. What does it involve? You can rent bycicles at certain stations and go through the streets, obviously folloewing certain rules, like not going against the flow of cars, etc.… Continue
Added by Evelyn on March 27, 2010 at 10:30pm — No Comments
MFC
MFCs
A microbial fuel cell (MFC) converts chemical energy, available in a bio-convertible substrate (meaning some sort of organic matter), directly into electricity. To achieve this,
bacteria are used as a catalyst to convert substrate into electrons.
Bacteria are very small organisms which can convert a huge…
ContinueAdded by Evelyn on March 25, 2010 at 10:56pm — 2 Comments
BEER BATTERY
Electricity from beer? It may sound like a farfetched idea but a partnership between Foster’s Brewery and the University of Queensland in Australia and the University of Ghent in Belgium has produced it. The
"beer battery," is actually a microbial fuel cell (MFC). The fuel cell
uses sugar-consuming bacteria to generate power from waste water
produced in the brewing process. The bacteria consume the organic
matter in the brewery’s waste water, breaking…
Added by Evelyn on March 25, 2010 at 10:06pm — 7 Comments
ACT4
Water For People
Water For People depends on volunteers to fulfill much of its mission. Volunteers raise funds and spread the word about the desperate need for
safe drinking water and improved sanitation in the developing world.Water For People has more than 60 local volunteer committes
across North America. These committees organize fundraising events,
conduct outreach activities and make presentations, as… Continue
Water For People depends on volunteers to fulfill much of its mission. Volunteers raise funds and spread the word about the desperate need for
safe drinking water and improved sanitation in the developing world.Water For People has more than 60 local volunteer committes
across North America. These committees organize fundraising events,
conduct outreach activities and make presentations, as… Continue
Added by Evelyn on March 25, 2010 at 1:30am — 2 Comments
LEARN4
The eco toilet
Designed by Peter Morgan of Zimbabwe for African conditions, the ArborLoo is the simplest of all eco toilets, a revolutionary approach
that views human excreta as resources to be utilized rather than waste
to be avoided. A pit measuring 80 centimetres deep and 60 centimetres
wide is dug, dry leaves are added to the bottom and a concrete slab is
placed over the opening. After each use, a cup of soil and wood ash
mixture is added to encourage…
Added by Evelyn on March 25, 2010 at 1:16am — No Comments
Brazil moving towards the future.
Flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) are designed to run on gasoline or a blend of up to 85% ethanol (E85). Except for a few engine and fuel system modifications, they are identical to gasoline-only models. FFVs experience no loss in performance when operating on E85. However,
since a gallon of ethanol contains less energy than a gallon of
gasoline, FFVs typically get about 20-30% fewer miles per gallon
when fueled with E85. They run on gasoline, alcohol or any…
Added by Evelyn on March 24, 2010 at 4:05am — No Comments
Willpower
Willpower is the drive to keep going on. The willpower to keep living, to change things, to keep strong for others, to be faithful to yourself, to imagine, to see without watching, to feel, to enjoy.
"The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack…
ContinueAdded by Evelyn on March 24, 2010 at 4:00am — No Comments
Dreamers
"And Dreamers shall dream and make the impossible
possible and to inspire others around them to reach higher, to surpass the
limits, until eternity's end"-Father Edmond
We must inspire others, we must break expectations, we must eliminate helplessnes, we must make and be the change, not wait for the change. …
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possible and to inspire others around them to reach higher, to surpass the
limits, until eternity's end"-Father Edmond
We must inspire others, we must break expectations, we must eliminate helplessnes, we must make and be the change, not wait for the change. …
Continue
Added by Evelyn on March 24, 2010 at 3:29am — No Comments
Motivation
This is a story I started a few months ago and I want opinions.
Test Subjects
Test Subjects
What is success?
To laugh often and much;
To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children;
To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false
friends;
To appreciate beauty;
To find…
Added by Evelyn on March 24, 2010 at 2:30am — No Comments
ACT2
My dad has a farm that is three hours away from the city. Next to him a man raises cows and pigs. My dad keeps complaining about how expensive a good and efficient fertilizer can be, his neighbor keeps complaining about how they rip him off in the local market but where else can he buy food for his animals. The solution was so simple I laughed. Currently my dad trades his leftover grain for manure with his neighbor. Who said a good old… Continue
Added by Evelyn on March 24, 2010 at 2:23am — No Comments
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Fourth of July on the Lake
This past weekend was the annual celebration at the lake house in Connecticut. It is amazing that the lake is still so clear and beautiful after all these years. The watershed association has done a wonderful job protecting these waters from the damaging effects of development.The wood grill was finally ready to cook on, so we didn't miss the propane tank fueled grill anymore. The food actually tasted fresher than in the past and was easy to keep fueled.Dad was very proud of the solar hybrid…See More
Stinging Nettle
In this blog post I will focus on a plant that is abundant in our nature, and which is immensely nutritious. It's of course the Stinging Nettle. Let's start with the chemical constituents of this plant:37 % Non-Nitrogen-Extracts19 - 29 % Ash9 - 21 % Fiber4 % Fat22 % ProteinOnce the leaves are drid, their protein content can reach an astounding 40 %, which is much higher than beef, which even under the best of circ**stances can never exceed 31 % protein. In addition the Stinging Nettle consists…See More
The meal
It is 7'oclock, I was late home from work due to an assignment that i wanted to get ahead on. By the time I get home I am feeling extremley tired and I cannot be bothered to make a proper meal. I walk to the fridge and open it to see what there is for me to eat. All of the out of date foodstuffs have been automaticaly thrown away by the fridge, they will be recycled tomorrow as animal feed or something. I see i have organic local eggs and some local cheese. Foods are vacc** sealded for easy…See More
Future
FutureToday is 2020/1/1. It is just like yesterday. The war is still continuing. It has started since 2010. In 2010, that year was a horrible year. Almost every energy ran out. Every country’s governments were crushed down at the same time. There were riots everywhere. All of the big company’s bosses were killed xdeadx in the riots. Troops fought each other everywhere. Food was bought up xawayx at once. There were no more food supplies in any shops. The economy was all crushed down. All the…See More
public servants
The exchange works directly for state and public workers and servants. It gives them credit in exchange for the amount of public work they contribute to the community. The more constructive they are based off a base rate the more credit they recieve.
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