How To: eliminate Vampire power (wasted energy)
Dig this. 40% of the energy consumed in your home is from appliances that are allegedly 'off'.
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Making Electromagnetic Weapons: Flashlamp Lasers
In my second article of the laser weapon series (see the first part here on CO2 lasers), I'll be expanding on the potential of pulsed lasers.
News: Carnivorous Furniture Eats Flies and Mice for Energy
PETA wouldn't consider James Auger and Jimmy Loizeau's ingenious flypaper clock very eco-friendly, but I might beg to differ. The clock doesn't require any electricity or batteries. Instead it captures flies and converts the bodies of the dead insects into energy. Eight dead flies makes for roughly twelve days of power. Not bad.
Making Electromagnetic Weapons: Directed Microwave Energy
Welcome to Microwave Energy—the next part of my Making Electromagnetic Weapons series. For the Electromagnetic Pulse Generator, check out the last three articles (One, Two and Three).
News: Hurricane Tips from Centerpoint
Centerpoint Energy gives you electrical safety tips during Hurricane Season!
How To: Avoid the Negative Energy of Other People
Nothing like one bad apple in human form to put a damper on the rest of your day. Thankfully, you have the power to implement a number of strategies to keep the Negative Nancys and Debbie Downers of the world from completely ruining your good mood and high spirits.
Coming Soon: Charge Your Cell Phone by Screaming at It
The Telegraph reports that a team of researchers lead by Dr. Sang-Woo Kim of the Institute of Nanotechnology at Sungkyunkwan University in Seoul have developed a method for converting the energy from sound into electricity. They've applied the research to the charging of mobile phones, and while you don't have to yell with all the emotion and fear exhibited above by Drew Barrymore in Scream, it sounds like the more energy the better. Dr. Sang-Woo Kim says:
News: The Art of Simple Science
Why does the world work the way it does? Linda Dong takes basic scientific principles and translates them into beautifully simple, explanatory images.
HowTo: Hack Light
PopSci's Gray Matter explains how to "hack light", a simple project that calls for glow sticks, diagonal cutters and Drano. Here's the science behind it:
News: This game is awesome!
FrontierVille reminds me of FarmVille's land design, Treasure Isle's collectibles, Mafia Wars energy consumption all wrapped up with an Oregon Trail theme. I like very much that when I need energy, it's actually available to find or earn and that there's really very little to wait for. The 5 and 15 minute crops keep you coming back to harvest. The bonus meter keeps you clicking on things as quickly as you can. There's a bit of strategy involved with your space plan and game play. You can real...
How To: Do the Ing Ping Ching magic trick
In this video magician David Zanthor shares an age old magic trick. You will need a willing human, a deck of cards, a rubber band, two identical coins and skills. The trick? It involves Ing Ping Ching energy and it is quite involved...so you will have to watch the video! Do the Ing Ping Ching magic trick.
News: Laser Blasts 2 Megajoule Beam 1,000 Times Stronger Than All U.S. Power Plants Combined
You might already know a little bit about what the National Ignition Facility has been up to lately, or what they could possibly achieve. But last week, even the scientists at the Livermore, California station couldn't predict the awesome power that their humongous laser was capable of. NIF's laser is already the record holder for the world's largest laser, and now it can also claim to be the first ever 2 megajoule ultraviolet laser after it generated nearly 100 times more energy than any oth...
How To: Plant a ceanothis flower
Monty Don plants up a ceonuthus, sharing his tips for good drainage and adding extra energy for the plant roots.
How To: Heat your home for free
Here's a way to increase the heat in a cold room using nothing but the sun's energy! Heat your home for free.
How To: Throw the Perfect Punch
Marital arts master Bruce Lee had his famous one-inch punch technique. He knew that putting all of your weight and energy into one inch of movement had far more power than moving your arm one foot.
News: 4 Years of Spectacularly Pointless Marble Machines
So very pointless, yet unquestionably spectacular. The best kind of "art" performs no other function than to delight the viewer, and Japanese YouTube user Denha's complex marble machines do just that. But are marble machines art? You can call them that—or toys, scientific contraptions, engineering feats—but however you choose to label them, the best marble machines are complicated, skillfully crafted, and driven by the principles of potential energy, kinetic energy and gravity.
News: 1200 Old Light Bulbs Make One Dazzling Chandelier
Tim Fishlock’s piece entitled What Watt? showcases 1,243 suspended retired light bulbs, the center illuminated by one low-energy fluorescent bulb. Beautiful eco-friendly design.
How To: Control Your Child Obesity
It seems that Obesity in children is due to many causes however genetic cause is still the most important factor at all.
How To: Make holy water
Check out this ultra brief demo on how to make holy water using: full moon water, sea salt, and rose water. Remember to cleanse all your supplies of all previous energies and then to bless and empower each one with intent. Make holy water.
How To: Install a motion sensor light switch
Check out this video to learn how to install a motion sensor light switch. It will save energy and cut down on costs. Install a motion sensor light switch.
How To: Brush up your Tango technique
This video is a demonstration of how to brush up your basic Argentine Tango technique. Topics discussed include: posture, energy, the steps, and the hold. Learn from Graciela Heredia, a professional dancer for 20 years. Brush up your Tango technique.
How To: Make an Electric Lemonade cocktail
The Curacao-blue color of this exciting cocktail gives it its high-energy name. If you are looking for something a little out of the ordinary, give it a try! Make an Electric Lemonade cocktail.
How To: Make a vinegar battery
Need to use up vinegar? Here is an interesting way to convert your standard vinegar into a working battery. Learn the technique to create an alternative source of energy using vinegar. Make a vinegar battery.
How To: Feng Shui 101 for Your Living Space
Do you have a lot of stagnant energy in your life right now? Maybe all you need to do is check to make sure the drains are working properly in your kitchen and bathroom. Or place a small fish tank somewhere in your home to attract more wealth and prosperity.
How To: 6 Brain Hacks That'll Help Motivate You into Getting Things Done
What to do when your motivation is running low and you absolutely don't want to do something that needs to get done? If nothing is working for you, hack your brain with the following techniques to motivate yourself.
Making Electromagnetic Weapons: Lasers, Part One
In this series on weaponized lasers, I'll be exploring the function, operation, strength and building instructions for three basic laser weapons; CO2, Diode, and Flashlamp. These laser types are just a few of many, selected because of their simplicity and basic construction (depending on your experience).
How To: A Beginners Guide
I've created this guide to give you some ideas for how to progress quickly as well as some basics for how to operate FrontierVille. My tips are merely suggestions based on my experience and you are welcome to explore and play the game at your own pace. I hope you benefit from my posts and look forward to answering questions and bringing you more useful information here and on the Facebook page in the future! (All these blue links take you to more content just like this page, click them for mo...
How To: Biofuel Biodiesel Oil Lamp from Waste Vegetable Cooking Oil - How to make Free
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News: Iran boosting Enrichment Efforts
Iran has stepped up efforts to produce enriched uranium in violation of international resolutions to stop, the International Atomic Energy Agency said Friday in a report posted online by a nonproliferation group.
News: Omnicron
Test your might against the perilous onslaught of mechanized military weaponry, embryonic aliens, and demonic monsters! Click on blue things to absorb their energy and increase your killing power! Feed your need for fast paced, bullet dodging arcade action with Omnicron!
How To: How Green Is Your Internet?
Powering the internet requires energy like anything else—so just how much does the wired world suck down?
How To: Read an EFL, electricity facts label
What is an Electricity Facts Label? Why are they important? EFLs can tell you everything you need and want to know about an electricity plan. This video will walk you through a Bounce Energy EFL and explain the various sections.
How To: Change Negative Thoughts into Positive Ones
When we are dealing with something as abstract as your thought process, visualization is the best way to improve the way you think your thoughts. So what is the easiest way to change your negative thoughts? Literally imagine flipping them around to its optimistic counterpart. It also helps to imagine them as little monsters, too.
How To: How Much Energy Is Your Home Using? Test It!
There are ways you can measure how much electricicity specific or groups of appliances are using. With the help of these devices you could can find out what is costing you more money and then use it to determine if you can cut usage to save money!
News: Saving Money In The Kitchen
Kitchen appliances use large amounts of energy, knowing which appliances draw the most and helpful tips on reducing usage can really go a long way to save you money on your monthly electricity bill.
News: Bounce Energy Website
If you live in Texas and have the option to choose your electricity provider, take a look at our rates.
News: Understanding Usage Adjustments
Sometimes your bill may not be correct- your TDSP may record your usage either higher or lower than it really is. In some cases the mis-read may not be noticed right away but sooner or later you'll get a usage adjustment. This video will explain to you what usage adjustments are, and how to understand one should you get one on your Bounce Energy bill.
News: What Are Replaced Meter Usage Costs?
Bounce Energy, makes it simple to understand replaced meter usage costs. This video will explain what they are and why you may get them.
News: Understanding Your Estimated Bounce Energy Bill
Often times customers will recieve an estimated bill, this video will show you what to expect with an estimated bill, what it really means and will explain why this occurs.