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The Super-powered Magnetic Wind Turbine

http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/11/26/super-powered-magnetic-wind-turbine-maglev From the page: Maglev wind turbines have several advantages over conventional wind turbines. For instance, they’re able to use winds with starting speeds as low as 1.5 meters per second (m/s). Also, they could operate in winds exceeding 40 m/s. Currently, the largest conventional wind turbines in the world produce only five megawatts of power. However, one large maglevContinue readingThe Super-powered Magnetic Wind Turbine

http://www.mpp.org/site/apps/nl/content2.asp?c=glKZLeMQIsG&b=1425757&ct=2087257 A 19 year old Florida college kid was jailed for possession of marijuana and was raped by his cell mate. “Though the two men would normally have been separated, they were grouped together because delivering marijuana and sexual battery are both considered felonies.” You know, I thought the whole point of law enforcement was to protect the non-violent fromContinue reading

ThinkGeek – Sun and Moon Jars

http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/lights/994a/ Captured inside the Sun Jar are a highly efficient solar cell, a rechargeable battery and low energy LED lamps. When the jar is placed in direct sunlight the solar cell creates an electrical current that charges the battery over a few hours. This energy is then used at night to power the three LED lamps inside the jar.

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