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Wednesday, 10 March 2010 18:29 |
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Written by Ariel Schwartz
Attention cyclists across the US: the wait for decent biking directions is over! Google Maps users can finally get biking directions along with walking, driving, and public transportation directions. Best of all, the new feature takes into account hills, bike lanes, and even busy intersections when calculating routes.
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Wednesday, 10 March 2010 16:30 |
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Written by Phillip Proefrock
A recent article from Lawrence Berkely Laboratory suggests that readers should 'Pull the plug. Your battery will thank you.' Researcher Venkat Srinivasan writes about batteries and battery chemistry rather specifically, but without becoming overwhelmingly technical. He explains how batteries begin to fail, and suggests keeping your computer unplugged as a way of extending the life of your battery. I pulled the plug on mine as soon as I read the article, and I'm now writing this on battery power.
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Thursday, 04 March 2010 15:49 |
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Written by Aditi Justa
The Museum of Science and Industry’s Smart Home, a fully functioning, eco-friendly home, is said to be the greenest home in Chicago. Celebrating its third year of existence, the 2,500 square foot demo residence will be transformed for 2010 by Midwest Living. It will be redesigned to reflect the lifestyle of a couple looking to minimize home maintenance, maximize efficiency and settle in to a dwelling that not only meets up with aesthetics but also functionality.
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Monday, 01 March 2010 16:26 |
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Written by Christopher Demarro
I love driving. For me it is calming. An exercise in unlimited freedom. All I need is a car and some cash, and I can be a 1,000 miles away in a matter of hours. It is… liberating.
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Monday, 01 March 2010 15:50 |
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Written by Aditi Justa
Steve Blanchard, a real estate developer has spent a year working hard on building the ultimate green home in Orange County. All his hard work has won him his prize – the LEED Platinum certification. Hailed as the ‘Costa Mesa Green Home’, the dwelling is the first custom residence to receive the nation’s highest rating under the LEED green-building program. Located at 1811 Gisler Avenue in Costa Mesa, California, it covers a area of 5,000 square feet and has a long list of green features to flaunt.
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