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August 2013

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Good-bye Animal Suffering. Hello, Lab Meat.

As a general rule we don’t eat meat that often.  It’s not some conscious effort to be a vegan, either for health reasons or out of respect for our fellow animals—we just like vegetables better.  But once in a while…
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August 29, 2013
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3 Tips in Choosing LEED Contractors

The decision to build green is not always an easy one.   You know the drill: there’s tedious paperwork to be done, strict rules to consider, and very little leeway. USGBC, championing green buiding(Image from www.bestpracticesconstructionlaw.com) Thankfully, that’s where LEED contractors…
neoli
August 24, 2013
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Benefits of Biking for the Newbie

I'm in the market for a new bike. It occurred to me that I know how to ride a bike, but there is absolutely no bike in the house.  Also, I've never bothered learning how to drive a car.  I…
neoli
August 19, 2013
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Why Graphene is Our New Favorite Material

You’ve probably heard about graphene before.  It’s this new revolutionary material that’s tougher than diamond, more elastic than rubber, a much better conductor than copper, and it can even repair itself. A perfect hexagonal lattice of graphene.  (Image from www.bbc.co.uk)…
neoli
August 11, 2013