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76What I Would Do if I Wanted to Destroy Obama's Chances for Reelection
Personally, I happen to believe President Barack Obama's chances for reelection have already been destroyed, primarily by his own failed policies. Those have produced a track record that look like a national train wreck at Grand Debt Canyon. ...
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80Fun Activities For Kids On Long Road Trips
Our family vacation is weeks away. In addition to mentally packing, I am planning our activities for our road trip. A happy car is full of happy kids!
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70Electricity From the Sun: What you Need to Know Before you Spend your Money
Anyone who wishes to set up a small solar power system is faced with a system design problem that calls for no small measure of background knowledge — there is more to it than merely wiring together a few components and expecting wonders. By...
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54The Benefits of Choosing the 18.0v Lithium Ion Cordless System
Anyone looking to build a kit of cordless power tools based on a single battery system is potentially faced with a bewildering range of choices. Voltages range from 10.8v through to 36v, battery systems include Nickel Cadmium (NiCd), Nickel Metal...
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71How Purchasing A Rechargeable Battery Set Can Really Save You Money!
My wife and I recently decided to invest in rechargeable batteries instead of purchasing tons and tons of multi-packs. There are a few things you should know before you make your big purchase!
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50The Problem with Electric Cars
The problem is battery cost and weight. It is usually one-third of the total cost of the car. The special batteries used to provide power to the car range from $12-15,000 each. They weigh around 600-700 pounds. The batteries used normally sell for...
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70Ultracapacitors as batteries
For several years now, I have been toying with the idea of using capacitors, instead of batteries, to store power. During that time, technology has moved on, and "super-capacitors" or "ultra capacitors" have become available. These have a rating of...
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70Lesson Plan -Renewable Energy Survival-Basic Introduction
The basics to teaching or learning about renewable energy. This includes information on tools, instruments and items used and needed.
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74The Chevy Volt- The 40,000 dollar bust!!
This is the ultimate "green" car but not what you would think. It is more what it will cost you in the long run. Learn about GM's supposed "savior"car that has turned into a multi million dollar bust.
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