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Rash of Infiltrated Computer Systems Prods Question: How Safe is Smart Grid?

published March 31, 2009 and has No Comments

Photo via: d70focus Lately, we just keep hearing more and more bad news about technology falling hopelessly under attack by dastardly bad-doers, otherwise known as cyber-hackers. With so much bad news finding its way into headlines, it makes some experts wonder just how safe a Smart Grid can ever be... ... More here:  Rash of Infiltrated Computer Systems Prods Question: ...

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Rash of Infiltrated Computer Systems Prods Question: How Safe is a Smart Grid?

published March 31, 2009 and has No Comments

Photo via: d70focus Lately, we just keep hearing more and more bad news about technology falling hopelessly under attack by dastardly bad-doers, otherwise known as cyber-hackers. With so much bad news finding its way into headlines, it makes some experts wonder just how safe a Smart Grid can ever be... ... Read the original here:  Rash of Infiltrated Computer Systems ...

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Go Green Expo Returns to NYC April 17-19

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Photo credit: Go Green Expo The Go Green Expo , which dubs itself "the nation's leading eco-focused, green-living showcase" returns to the Big Apple for an encore this April. Now open to the public, the event will introduce New Yorkers to the latest in energy-efficient and eco-friendly products and services in areas such as fashion and beauty , travel ...

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Blumebox Sprouts My Monet Kids Kit For Little Artists

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Photo credit: Blumebox Blumebox (which is both the name of the company and the product) has planted a new seed of an idea: A reusable, 100 percent recyclable flower vase that your pint-sized Michelangelos can decorate and then fill with cut blooms , whether as a rainy-day activity, a birthday present, or a gift for Mother's Day (hint, hint, ...

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Akeena Solar and Morgan Stanley Create More Green Jobs

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Image via: Author's photo album Today Akeena Solar and Morgan Stanley Solar Solutions Group announced their partnership, aimed at creating more jobs in the green-energy field, as well as improve the lives of low-income homeowners. But, Akeena Solar AC integrated solar panels also make it easier for first time installers to learn the system and get a job. Find ...

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Solo EV: New Electric Bus by Optare

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Photo: Optare Electric Buses Are Coming Slowly But Surely Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is great, but most of those buses are still running on plain old diesel. Diesel-electric hybrid buses are starting to become more popular and they're an improvement, but 100% electric buses would be even better. The Solo EV by UK's Optare is a (small) step in ...

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Solo EV: New Electric Bus by Optare

published March 31, 2009 and has No Comments

Photo: Optare Electric Buses Are Coming Slowly But Surely Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is great, but most of those buses are still running on plain old diesel. Diesel-electric hybrid buses are starting to become more popular and they're an improvement, but 100% electric buses would be even better. The Solo EV by UK's Optare is a (small) step in ...

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Yet Another Salmonella Scare: 1 Million Pounds of Pistachios Recalled

published March 31, 2009 and has No Comments

Photo via Gothamist Not again. How many months since the peanut butter salmonella catastrophe? Two months? Well, it's time to get on your guard again—"several types" of salmonella were discovered by Kraft Foods during routine inspection of pistachios bought from California company Setton Pistachio. The company decided to recall its entire 2008 crop—over one million pounds of pistachios.... See ...

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Yet Another Salmonella Scare: 1 Million Pounds of Pistachios Recalled

published March 31, 2009 and has No Comments

Photo via Gothamist Not again. How many months since the peanut butter salmonella catastrophe? Two months? Well, it's time to get on your guard again—"several types" of salmonella were discovered by Kraft Foods during routine inspection of pistachios bought from California company Setton Pistachio. The company decided to recall its entire 2008 crop—over one million pounds of pistachios.... Original ...

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Obama Favors Clunkers for Cash

published March 31, 2009 and has No Comments

Photo via Mopar Muscle Magazine Yesterday President Obama told Chrysler and GM that it is time to shape up or ship out. He also said he supports a program that would pay people to trade in older cars for newer, more fuel efficient vehicles. Europe has successfully tried this, but could it work here and would it be good ...

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