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Photo Voltaic Roof Panels

3 Comments Published by Seamus Ford July 2nd, 2007 in Construction/Remodeling, Lighting.

When you think of solar panels, you are likely to think of large unsightly glass panels that sit up on a roof of a neighbors house.
Things have changed considerably since the 1970’s
Installing clean, reliable, inflation-proof solar power is becoming easier and more affordable than ever.
Here is a video about thin-film photovoltaic (PV) laminates that can [...]

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Toyota COO Acknowledges Peak Oil March 9, 2010
While the rest of the automotive industry and bussiness world are wondering about the long term impact of Toyota’s recent recalls, the company clearly remains focused on the future in ways that the rest of the industry seems to be missing all together. Jim Lentz the Director of Toyota Motor Sales in North America makes [...] […]
Life Less Chemical: Dry Cleaning March 9, 2010
Image via Wikipedia First the bad news. Dry-cleaning fluid (Tetrachloroethene, also known as perchloroethylene or â€œpercâ€�) has been classified as a probable human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. It has also been classified as a hazardous air contaminant by the Environmental Protection Agency, and has been shown to cause mens […]