August 2008
20 posts
Using maps to find solar potential
As energy prices continue to climb, the idea of tapping the power of the sun may seem like a no-brainer. The process of getting solar panels installed, however, is quite the opposite, fraught with spreadsheets, technical details and terms like “albedo.” Enter RoofRay, a brand-new California startup that aims to give consumers better information so they can make more informed solar...
Wii: Pretend You're Actually Venturing Outside... →
Pepsi Center Podium Unveiled! - Democratic... →
Geek Love: Google employee uses Google Street View... →
A 10 Isn’t Necessarily Perfect in New Scoring... →
The gymnastics scoring system based on a top mark of 10.0 will not exist at these Olympics. The system, which had been in use for about 80 years, was replaced two years ago with one that has no ceiling.
Obama agrees to 3 debates with McCain
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic candidate Barack Obama’s campaign has accepted a proposal by the Commission on Presidential Debates for three debates with Republican candidate John McCain and one between their vice presidential candidates. In a letter sent Saturday to the commission, Obama campaign manager David Plouffe (PLUFF) said Congressman Rahm Emanuel of Illinois will be their...