Monthly Archives: February 2012

Just Can’t Deny It

…Global warming, that is. Or at least I can’t, personally. I’ve taken one too many science classes about the environment to even consider that global warming doesn’t exist. However. There are people out there that do not believe global warming … Continue reading

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Shocking Class!

Dear Ladies & Gentlemen, Walking into class on Tuesday I spotted a man with a large beard and a plaid shirt. Now, I knew we were supposed to have a guess speaker, but I was surprised. This was the man … Continue reading

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Solar Panel Scandal!

The theme of the week seems to be based on solar panels, as today I’ll be discussing a little bit about the Solyndra scandal that occurred in 2011. The Solyndra company was based out of Fremont, California. You can read … Continue reading

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All The Pretty Colors.

This week in class we examined teeny tiny solar panels, also known as photovoltaics. I did not know an awful lot about photovoltaics, but here’s what we’re basically talking about: Admittedly this is a particularly picturesque view of photovoltaic panels. … Continue reading

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Shake, shake, shake.

If that annoying song is now stuck in your head, my evil plan was successful. I win. Why don’t you read about our little battery-free flashlight experiment to try and drive it out? If not, well played and read on … Continue reading

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What the Frack?

The topic this week, boys and girls, is fracking. I know what you’re thinking. It sounds….dirty. Or maybe that’s just what I thought when I first heard this word. My second thought, Could it be a possible Scrubs misquote? Maybe … Continue reading

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Gas Efficiency: The Ups and Downs of Fewer Trips to The Pump

Hey guys, it’s story time. This is the happy story of my first vehicle. Now let’s be clear, when I was a newly-licensed perky little driver I drove a couple of my family’s vehicles…mostly into the ground. But then, I … Continue reading

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