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November 18, 2009

iPhone Software Designed To Specifically Control Androids

"Adding a new wrinkle to the 'droid versus iPhone debate, a project at Keio University in Tokyo have created iPhone software specifically designed to control androids. More specifically, they've created an interface that puts control of a humanoid robot right at your fingertips.

"Walky" takes advantage of an iPhone or iPod's touchscreen to create an intuitive interface that requires virtually no learning. Your fingers simulate the robot's legs: a walking motion using the index and middle fingers makes the robot walk, tapping the screen makes it jump up and down, and a flicking motion with one finger elicits a kicking motion."

[via PopSci, more here:  http://tr.im/Fgvr ]

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November 16, 2009

World’s Tallest Green Building: Taipei 101 http://tr.im/F5Ks

Taipei 101, famous for being one of the world’s tallest buildings, is set to get some major eco-upgrades in an effort to save money, reduce its impact, and gain the much coveted title of “World’s Tallest Green Building.” In 2007, the Burj Dubai surpassed Taipei 101 in terms of height, but the Taiwanese building won’t give up the fight, throwing down $1.8 million in energy efficiency upgrades, which are expected to yield $20 million annually in savings and make it the Earth’s greenest building that’s also closest to the heavens!

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November 8, 2009

Go Green; Launder Your Money | Cash For Appliances Program Begins in November. Get $200 Per Appliance By Purchasing New Energy Star Appliances

 

COMING SOON

The Cash for Appliances Program begins this month (11/30/2009) so we've put some resources together to help everyone learn more. We are looking for new and interesting companies/causes or small businesses who are doing great things in their communities to help their neighbors and/or the environment, please feel free to get in touch with us if you have a great story to share.


RESOURCES

Cash for Appliances funding by State at the following link [.pdf Doc]: http://tr.im/EznZ

Search for partner rebates and opportunities by zipcode via Energy Stars website: http://tr.im/Ezta

Reduce your energy bills and save money by becoming energy efficient. See Consumers Energy's site for rebates and instant savings on energy efficient products as well as tips and tricks that can reduce your Home's utility bills year after year. http://tr.im/Ezvy

For Small Business: Consumers Energy's Tips & Resources: http://tr.im/EzCB

 

ARE YOU INVOLVED?

Feel free to share additional resources in your response below. We are looking forward to hearing from our friends who are making a difference.

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October 28, 2009

Say What? You dont Freecycle yet? We do, and you should. #ThisIsHow

Freecycling is when a person passes on, for free, an unwanted item to another person who needs that item. From silverware to mobile homes, people worldwide are choosing to freecycle rather than discard. The practice frees up space in landfills and cuts down on the need to manufacture new goods. Thousands of groups dedicated to connecting people who want to give away something to people with a need are forming worldwide. Here are three steps you can take to join the freecycling movement: 

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