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		<title>YikeBike &#8211; A Solution to Congested City Travel</title>
		<link>http://www.impactlab.com/2010/03/19/yikebike-a-solution-to-congested-city-travel/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Zeus</dc:creator>
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YikeBike is a statement about using smart technology to solve the problems of our increasingly congested, polluted, stressful cities. It is the first commercial expression of the mini-farthing concept, created up by a bunch of successful entrepreneurs, engineers and dreamers. (Pics)
 
The result was the mini-farthing concept and its first expression, the YikeBike. It employs state-of-the-art [...]]]></description>
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		<title>World’s Largest Blossoming Plant</title>
		<link>http://www.impactlab.com/2010/03/18/world%e2%80%99s-largest-blossoming-plant/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
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This mega plant even spawned it&#8217;s own festival!

A wistaria vine in Sierra Madre, California has been named as the World’s Largest Flowering Plant by the Guinness Book of World Records. This vine is so big it has its own festival! William and Alice Brugman planted it in 1894 to celebrate the purchase of their new [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Eco-Friendly Homes Made From Recycled Plastic</title>
		<link>http://www.impactlab.com/2010/03/16/eco-friendly-homes-made-from-recycled-plastic/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:43:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Zeus</dc:creator>
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House made from recycled plastic
After working with Cardiff and Glamorgan universities for two years, Affresol Ltd., an innovative manufacturer of high quality, low cost, quick construction systems, has developed a new material called Thermo Poly Rock (TPR) from recycled plastics and minerals. The Building Research Establishment (BRE) and the Carbon Trust also played a vital [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Shamrock Shortage In Ireland Sparks St. Pat&#8217;s Fears</title>
		<link>http://www.impactlab.com/2010/03/16/shamrock-shortage-in-ireland-sparks-st-pats-fears/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:29:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>asclepius</dc:creator>
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A severe shamrock shortage is threatening St. Patrick&#8217;s Day in Ireland and the “wearing of the green,&#8221; according to leading botanist Dr. Declan Doogue of the Royal Irish Academy.
The shamrock was “hit hard” by the severe winter weather and “won’t be easily found” this week, said Doogue, who also stated the national plant was under [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Underwear Made From Bananas Launched In Australia</title>
		<link>http://www.impactlab.com/2010/03/06/underwear-made-from-bananas-launched-in-australia/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:32:25 +0000</pubDate>
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Australian underwear company AussieBum has been monkeying around and the result is a range of men&#8217;s underwear made with bananas.
AussieBum&#8217;s Lloyd Jones said on Friday that the new eco-friendly banana range of undies incorporated 27 percent banana fibre, 64 percent cotton and nine percent lycra.

He said the banana fibre used in the underwear was made [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Terrewalks &#8211; Innovative Sidewalks Made from Recycled Tires</title>
		<link>http://www.impactlab.com/2010/03/04/terrewalks-innovative-sidewalks-made-from-recycled-tires/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:40:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Zeus</dc:creator>
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Terrewalks are made from recycled tires and waste plastics
Concrete sidewalks can make a walk around the neighborhood a pleasant experience, unless the sidewalks are cracked, broken and lifted by tree roots. Then they become dangerous to walk on. Sidewalk repairs require intensive labor, money and sometimes the removal of trees and their invasive roots, but [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Longmont, CO Company First to Sign Up for Smarter, Safer, Greener House Contest</title>
		<link>http://www.impactlab.com/2010/02/27/longmont-co-company-first-to-sign-up-for-smarter-safer-greener-house-contest/</link>
		<comments>http://www.impactlab.com/2010/02/27/longmont-co-company-first-to-sign-up-for-smarter-safer-greener-house-contest/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:22:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Zeus</dc:creator>
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RidgeviewTel was in. But now the company is all in.
The Longmont-based wireless broadband network company that runs the citywide Wi-Fi system is the now the first team in DaVinci Quest’s planned green-renovation contest in Longmont.
 
 
RidgeviewTel had already agreed to be involved in the Smarter, Safer, Greener House Contest by helping every team with the “smarter” [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Wearable 3D Printed Footwear</title>
		<link>http://www.impactlab.com/2010/02/22/wearable-3d-printed-footwear/</link>
		<comments>http://www.impactlab.com/2010/02/22/wearable-3d-printed-footwear/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:49:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>asclepius</dc:creator>
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This laser-sintered 3D-printed shoe, by Naim Josefi and Souzan Youssouf, was displayed at Stockholm&#8217;s Fashion Week. If only it was made out of the kind of milk-based bioplastic that smells like rice pudding, well, shiny shiny shiny pumps of dairy!

The Melonia Shoe: A world&#8217;s first? Wearable 3D printed footwear
 
(via Make)
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		<title>Student-Built &#8220;Black Widow&#8221; Racer Gets 2,752 Miles Per Gallon</title>
		<link>http://www.impactlab.com/2010/02/21/student-built-black-widow-racer-gets-2752-miles-per-gallon/</link>
		<comments>http://www.impactlab.com/2010/02/21/student-built-black-widow-racer-gets-2752-miles-per-gallon/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:15:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>asclepius</dc:creator>
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Um&#8230; can I get one in green?

Engineering students at the California Polytechnic State University are showing off the updated Black Widow, their entry for the upcoming Shell Eco-Marathon contest, and it involves some unusual numbers: 3 (wheels); 3 (horsepower engine); and 2,752 (miles per gallon).The team has been working on the vehicle since 2005, and with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Scientists Develop New Plastic Made From Sugar That Can Be Composted At Home</title>
		<link>http://www.impactlab.com/2010/02/18/scientists-develop-new-plastic-made-from-sugar-that-can-be-composted-at-home/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:55:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Zeus</dc:creator>
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Plastics could be made from sugar and composted at home.
Food packaging made from sugar has been developed by British scientists.  It could soon be composted at home along with organic waste.
 
Researchers at Imperial College London have managed to transforms sugars found in fast growing trees and grasses into a large molecule, known as a polymer, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>British Airways Set To Fly On Fuel From Garbage In 2014</title>
		<link>http://www.impactlab.com/2010/02/17/british-airways-set-to-fly-on-fuel-from-garbage-in-2014/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:44:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Zeus</dc:creator>
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British Airways set to fly on fuel from garbage
British Airways is planning to establish Europe’s first green jet fuel plant that would turn rubbish into carbon-neutral aviation fuel by the year 2014.   According to the Independent, British Airways would establish the plant, in collaboration with the US bioenergy company Solena.
When it is up and running in 2014, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Solar Panels That Look Like Ivy From a Distance</title>
		<link>http://www.impactlab.com/2010/02/13/solar-panels-that-look-like-ivy-from-a-distance/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:03:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Zeus</dc:creator>
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Solar Ivy
Most people can agree that solar energy is a great green way to power your home or business. But unless solar panels are integrated into your building at the time the building is built, they can look pretty obtrusive and added on, particularly if you are in an older building. A Brooklyn based sustainable [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Illumicharger: Light-Powered USB Wall Outlet</title>
		<link>http://www.impactlab.com/2010/02/12/illumicharger-light-powered-usb-wall-outlet/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:46:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Zeus</dc:creator>
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Illumicharger
USB is on the rise as a ubiquitous charging connection for everything from iPhones to cameras to computer peripherals, so we certainly appreciate the Illumicharger’s concept. As more and more devices come standard with USB ports we’re able to eliminate bulky wall warts that are destined for the e-waste pile, and It would be incredibly [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Electric Bikes Struggle To Take Ground In U.S.</title>
		<link>http://www.impactlab.com/2010/02/11/electric-bikes-struggling-to-take-ground-in-u-s/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:55:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Zeus</dc:creator>
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Woman riding electric bike
In Xiamen, China, Zhou Debao weaves his electric bike through the busy city streets to pick up dried noodles and candy to sell at his family&#8217;s convenience store. His wife sometimes borrows it to run errands, and his son, to go to work.
 
&#8220;Electric bikes are really popular here in China,&#8221; says Debao, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>India Planning World&#8217;s Largest Green Energy Plant</title>
		<link>http://www.impactlab.com/2010/02/10/india-planning-worlds-largest-green-energy-plant/</link>
		<comments>http://www.impactlab.com/2010/02/10/india-planning-worlds-largest-green-energy-plant/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:29:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Zeus</dc:creator>
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Both China and Africa have incredibly ambitious plans for massive energy projects sourced from the sun or wind, but India may beat them to the punch with the colossal project they have in the works. A consortium has formed between Airvoice Group and Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam to build a 13 GW green energy plant [...]]]></description>
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		<title>World&#8217;s Smallest Solar Sensor Could Run Forever</title>
		<link>http://www.impactlab.com/2010/02/10/worlds-smallest-solar-sensor-could-run-forever/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:44:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Zeus</dc:creator>
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A low-power, sensor system is 1,000 times smaller than comparable commercial counterparts.
A 9-cubic millimeter solar-powered sensor system developed at the University of Michigan is the smallest that can harvest energy from its surroundings to operate nearly perpetually.

The U-M system’s processor, solar cells, and battery are all contained in its tiny frame, which measures 2.5 by 3.5 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Soular Backpack &#8211; Trendy Solar Bags For Off-Grid Charging of Hand-Held Gadgets</title>
		<link>http://www.impactlab.com/2010/02/10/soular-backpack-trendy-solar-bags-for-off-grid-charging-of-hand-held-gadgets/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:28:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Zeus</dc:creator>
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Soular Backpack
Neon Green has decided to bring solar to the fashion forward among us, from tween girls to guys working in the financial district. The makers of solar bags have come up with a variety of designs that incorporate thin-film solar cells into trendy bags with &#8220;soular&#8221; for off-grid charging and backup power for hand-held [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BrightFarm &#8211; First Rooftop Greenhouse On Affordable Housing Project</title>
		<link>http://www.impactlab.com/2010/02/07/brightfarm-first-rooftop-greenhouse-on-affordable-housing-project/</link>
		<comments>http://www.impactlab.com/2010/02/07/brightfarm-first-rooftop-greenhouse-on-affordable-housing-project/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:35:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Zeus</dc:creator>
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BrightFarm Rooftop Greenhouse
Solar is not the only green feature appearing on affordable housing projects these days. In fact, a project in the South Bronx is hoping to combat food miles and food deserts at the same time, growing fresh, nutritious vegetables in a 10,000 sq ft rooftop greenhouse on top of a six story affordable [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Wind-Powered Highway Lights Disconnect From the Grid</title>
		<link>http://www.impactlab.com/2010/02/06/wind-powered-highway-lights-disconnect-from-the-grid/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 23:22:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>asclepius</dc:creator>
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Turning The Tide To A Well Lit Tomorrow on the Highway

As far as practical renewable energy concepts go, these wind-powered highway lights are pretty elegant. And from my layman&#8217;s perspective, they seem to be practical and realistic. I like &#8216;em!

[Turbine Light via Inhabitat]



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		<title>Tesla To Stop Selling Electric Roadster In 2011</title>
		<link>http://www.impactlab.com/2010/02/02/tesla-to-stop-selling-electric-roadster-in-2011/</link>
		<comments>http://www.impactlab.com/2010/02/02/tesla-to-stop-selling-electric-roadster-in-2011/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:19:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Zeus</dc:creator>
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Tesla&#8217;s next electric car is the Model S, a sedan.
It sounds like the initial public offering of electric-car maker Tesla is already being greeted with skepticism, but some of the fine print about its plans may give potential investors even greater cause for concern.
 
A reading of the fine print by Wired&#8217;s Autopia blog uncovers some [...]]]></description>
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		<title>California Leads The Nation On Solar Electric Capacity</title>
		<link>http://www.impactlab.com/2010/02/02/california-leads-the-nation-on-solar-electric-capacity/</link>
		<comments>http://www.impactlab.com/2010/02/02/california-leads-the-nation-on-solar-electric-capacity/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:58:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Zeus</dc:creator>
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Solar panels cover the roof of a California business, SA Recycling.
In 2008, solar electric capacity in the United States jumped 63 percent, according to the Interstate Renewable Energy Council. California leads the nation in this particular trend. Our installed solar photovoltaic capacity more than doubled from 2006 to 2008.
 
In a world increasingly defined by shortages and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>South Korea Plans Giant Eco Dome</title>
		<link>http://www.impactlab.com/2010/01/26/south-korea-plans-giant-eco-dome/</link>
		<comments>http://www.impactlab.com/2010/01/26/south-korea-plans-giant-eco-dome/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:33:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>asclepius</dc:creator>
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The Ecorium Project, South Korea&#8217;s planned nature reserve, is a stunner. The 33,000 sq. meter park includes a wetland reserve and  a wild plant area. The structure will comprise a series of connected domes, each of which contains its own greenhouse.

Sponsored by the National Ecological Institute of South Korea and designed by Samoo, the Ecorium Project [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Norway&#8217;s Turbine City Concept Should Be The Future of Energy and Tourism</title>
		<link>http://www.impactlab.com/2010/01/22/norways-turbine-city-concept-should-be-the-future-of-energy-and-tourism/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:57:35 +0000</pubDate>
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Norway is blowing away other countries in wind power.
Norway already boasts the world&#8217;s first floating wind turbine, and is apparently the windiest coastline in Europe, making it perfect for even more turbines. Or a turbine city, like On Office&#8217;s proposal which shows a stunning vision of the future.The Turbine City concept from the architectural firm [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Toilet Paper Tube Art</title>
		<link>http://www.impactlab.com/2010/01/15/toilet-paper-tube-art/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:35:08 +0000</pubDate>
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Tiny art from a left over part.

Anastassia Elias is an artist who uses the rolls leftover from toilet paper as a showcase for miniature tableaus.   Above you can see children building a snowman, complete with wintry tree limbs hanging as a frame to Elias’ crafted scene.By making the inserted figures out of the same color paper as [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Strange Roof Orbs Provide Alternative Solar Power</title>
		<link>http://www.impactlab.com/2010/01/05/strange-roof-orbs-provide-alternative-solar-power/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Zeus</dc:creator>
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Roof orbs
Nani Kore (”What’s This?”) is the name of a Japanese TV show that digs up bizarre things and phenomena observed around the world and explains how they work. In the latest show, they presented a house in central Tokyo that proves solar power can be used in a residential setting without those expensive solar [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pedal-Powered Submarine To Go On The Market</title>
		<link>http://www.impactlab.com/2010/01/03/pedal-powered-submarine-to-go-on-the-market/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 02:30:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>asclepius</dc:creator>
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Going Green Under The Sea

A pedal-powered submarine capable of diving up to 30 metres has been developed by a Russian company. The craft can be powered by two people with no specialist training and moves at about walking pace.
The pedallers sit side by side in the craft, most of which is made from a special [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Green Teams and Homeowners Needed for the Smarter, Safer, Greener House Contest</title>
		<link>http://www.impactlab.com/2009/12/29/green-teams-and-homeowners-needed-for-the-smarter-safer-greener-house-contest/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Zeus</dc:creator>
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Smarter, Safer, Greener House Contest
Everyone is invited to enter the Smarter, Safer, Greener House Contest as a Team and compete to win bragging rights and a minimum cash prize of $500,000.  Individuals, businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies from anywhere in the world may enter the Contest. 
 
Team candidates may include:

individuals or organizations with new technology [...]]]></description>
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		<title>India&#8217;s Santa Sand Sculptures</title>
		<link>http://www.impactlab.com/2009/12/28/india-santa-sand-sculptures/</link>
		<comments>http://www.impactlab.com/2009/12/28/india-santa-sand-sculptures/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:49:35 +0000</pubDate>
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Santa sand sculptures
World renowned Indian sand artist Sudarshan Patnaik is already well known for his work with Santa Claus&#8211;last year, he entered the Guinness Book of World Records for creating the largest ever &#8217;sand Santa&#8217;. This year, he&#8217;s using his talent and bolstered profile to highlight the growing challenges climate change is bringing to India&#8211;and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Leather Belts Recycled Into Flooring</title>
		<link>http://www.impactlab.com/2009/12/23/leather-belts-recycled-into-flooring/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:37:05 +0000</pubDate>
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A Great Use for Old Cow Hide!

The design blog Dornob has a post describing flooring made from recycled leather belts, including rugs and floor tiles. They’re pricey, at about $70 per square foot. So Dornob suggests that you could make your own:
If you are looking for a cheaper alternative approach, however, local vintage clothing stores [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Nissan Leaf: All-Electric Car Will Tell Drivers Where to Recharge</title>
		<link>http://www.impactlab.com/2009/12/15/nissan-leaf-all-electric-car-will-tell-drivers-where-to-recharge/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:32:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Zeus</dc:creator>
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An e-mail displayed on an iPhone (center) will tell Nissan Leaf owners when their car is finished charging. Dashboard displays (clockwise from top left) show the car&#8217;s driving range and charging stations 
When the all-electric Nissan Leaf hits the U.S. market next year, consumers will have to consider its relatively short 100-mile driving range, as [...]]]></description>
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