Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Robert Herneich - What the average American eats and what it takes to make it

What the average American eats and what it takes to make it

The average American eats 67 pounds of beef a year (or about 1/10th of a cow).  Problem is, that takes 167,500 gallons of water, 1072 pounds of grain, and 3.35 acres of land to produce...

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Harnessing the Awesome Power of the High Five

This ground breaking technology from Cunning Labs could be the most promising alternative energy innovation yet. The system taps into the vast energy potential of the “High Five” to generate electrical energy. Although this design only harnesses the power of the “Up High”, future models may extend to include the “Down Low,” that is assuming they can over come the substantial energy loss of the “Too Slow” factor...

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Cool Earth Solar Could Change the Shape of Solar Power

ffCool Earth Solar is set to complete construction of their first prototype plant in the next few weeks. If all goes according to plan the new plant will change the shape of renewable energy scalability – literally.

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Sports leagues take a hit from bad economy - USA Today

Sports leagues take a hit from bad economy
USA Today - 6 hours ago
Just like NASCAR, sports leagues all over the world are feeling the pinch from the current financial crisis. Before this latest round of layoffs that cost ...


Artistic Recycling: Amazing Uses for Leftover Bottle Caps

... As we awaken to the realities of pollution and other serious environmental issues, we need to find ways to solve our “man made” problems. Upcycling is a way of converting our garbage into other things which can be used and enjoyed again...

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City Sports: This weekend's outdoor activities - San Francisco Chronicle

City Sports: This weekend's outdoor activities
San Francisco Chronicle,  USA - 5 hours ago
In the mood for a good old-fashioned race? Swing by Dolores Park for the Red Bull Soapbox Race this weekend in San Francisco's Mission District. ...

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