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$100 laptop costs $200?
In November, youll be able to buy a new laptop thats spillproof, rainproof, dustproof and drop-proof. Its fanless, its silent and it weighs 3.2 pounds. One battery charge will power six hours of heavy activity, or 24 hours of reading. The laptop has a built-in video camera, microphone, memory-card slot, graphics tablet, game-pad controllers and a screen that rotates into a tablet configuration.
The laptop consumes an average of 2 watts, compared with 60 or more on a typical business laptop. Thats one reason it gets such great battery life. A small yo-yo-like pull-cord charger is available (one minute of pulling provides 10 minutes of power); so is a $12 solar panel that, although only one foot square, provides enough power to recharge or power the machine.
David Pogue(video):
http://video.on.nytimes.com/?fr_story=6ffd976ed
Google Tech Talks April 12, 2007(video):
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-42855685185382... In November, youll be able to buy a new laptop thats spillproof, rainproof, dustproof and drop-proof. Its fanless, its silent and ... more -
THE WORLD OF WORK BIKES
This TELLY Award winning short film looks at Work Bikes which are bicycles designed for commercial and industrial purposes. The highlight of the film are the comments by various pedicab drivers in New York City. The film has also screened at the New York Bicycle Film Festival in New York City, The "Bike in Film" Festival in Philadelphia, PA and The Celluloid Cycles Film Festival in Melbourne Australia.
The point of the project is to show there are other ways to move things beside a 8 cylinder motor vehicle. This TELLY Award winning short film looks at Work Bikes which are bicycles designed for commercial and industrial purposes. The highli... more -
Uranium Dreaming
Uranium mining threatens Aboriginal culture and land rights at many sites across Australia. In this film, Traditional Owners speak out against the mining companies which bring sickness to the land. Uranium Dreaming tells the story of the industry almost nobody wants.
by Scott Ludlam
http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/scottludlam/videos/u... Uranium mining threatens Aboriginal culture and land rights at many sites across Australia. In this film, Traditional Owners speak out... more -
Power Shift Rally Unites Young Environmentalists
'The Revolution Starts Right Now'
Student activists from across the country gather in Washington, D.C., to put the spotlight on environmental issues.
Thousands of students from across the country gather to shift attention to climate change and other green causes. 'The Revolution Starts Right Now' ... more -
Pimp Your (Biodiesel) Ride
A team of Philadelphia high school students explain how they souped up an environmentally conscious car -- and made it smell nice too.
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Pimp My Green Ride
Did you know that in the U.S., cars are responsible for almost a third of all greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere? You've seen the latest Pimp My Ride, you've been following the 12-step Break the Addiction program, and you know that climate change is real. So what are you waiting for? It's time to pimp your ride eco-style! Did you know that in the U.S., cars are responsible for almost a third of all greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere? You'v... more
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Break The Addiction: Arnold Schwarzenegger
The California governor talks about how you can help the environment -- and his green Hummers.
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Grease Bros: The Power of Veggie Oil
SVO= straight vegetable oil
Even better for the planet than biodiesel.
Sorry about all the ads and incontinuity, I wasn't sure how else to post it.
The message is excellent, though, and it's short.
Thanks.
P.S. Oops, I just realized all the videos play by clicking the first link. SVO= straight vegetable oil Even better for the planet than biodiesel. ... more -
Pimp My Ride: Earth Day Bio-Impala
Kristoffer's '65 Chevy ImpalaXzibit sees that there's nothing super sporty about Kristoffer's 1965 Chevy Impala SS, but it's sentimentally special.
Before Kristoffer's Chevy gets pimped, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger visits Xzibit and the GAS team in this Earth Day special of Pimp My Ride. Kristoffer's '65 Chevy ImpalaXzibit sees that there's nothing super sporty about Kristoffer's 1965 Chevy Impala SS... more -
Fighter pilots to have 'Terminator' helmets
Helmets are being developed for fighter pilots which will allow them to see through their own aircraft. They will be able to look through the cockpit floor and see the world beneath - Terminator style... Helmets are being developed for fighter pilots which will allow them to see through their own aircraft. They will be able to look thro... more
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Sarah McLachlan - World On Fire
Sarah explains where all the money went. If I were to have a celebrity crush, I think it would be Sarah Mclachlan. I love your music Sarah, thank you wherever you are. The world is a better place with you in it. Peace. Sarah explains where all the money went. If I were to have a celebrity crush, I think it would be Sarah Mclachlan. I love your music... more
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