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How Low Can Renewable Power Costs Go?

We installed our first solar photovoltaic system in 2011. Installation + system costs were around $4,400 per kilowatt. With rebates and ‘feed-in’ prices (selling excess power back to the grid), the payback period was forecast to be around 8 years. The downside was that the above rebates were only available on systems capable of producing […] More

by David July 6, 2021, 7:19 am

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How big was the Titanic compared to modern cruise ships?

Not very, is the quick answer. Back in 1912, when the Titanic was launched, it was the largest and perhaps most luxurious ship in the world. The Titanic could accommodate some 3,300 people – 2,435 passengers and 892 crew members. The ship offered luxurious amenities never before seen on a ship including a swimming pool […] More

by David May 23, 2021, 6:26 pm

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RIP Calibri! There’s a new font on the block…

Microsoft farewells a faithful friend 😉 Its seems that even font relationships must come to an end. Microsoft has announced that Calibri – that ubiquitous font you’ve been staring at since 2007, is headed for the old-age home. And even Claibri’s designer, Lucas de Groot, is quoted as saying “It’s a relief”. “I designed it […] More

by David May 2, 2021, 9:12 am

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So You Think Running Gives You an Endorphin High?

Maybe it’s time to think again… We know that exercise makes most people feel good. It affects both our body and our mind. A great example is the way regular exercise has been proven as effective as any drug to control depression. Conventional thinking is that those who get their exercise through running are doubly […] More

by David May 1, 2021, 11:03 am

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Why We Still Need News Editors!

Read in a recent CNN Health report… Mentholated brands of tobacco products have been heavily marketed to racial minorities resulting in disproportionate use. More than 85% of mentholated brand users are Black, nearly 47% are Hispanic, 38% are Asian, nearly 29% are White, according to the CDC. CNN Health Report 2021-04-30 When I went to […] More

by David May 1, 2021, 7:24 am

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Have Archaeologists Found The World’s Oldest Home?

Archaeologists have confirmed what might be the oldest home in hominin history. Hominins include humans and our distant evolutionary ancestors. At least 2 million and counting! Called Wonderwerk Cave, it is located in the Kalahari Desert, South Africa. It shows evidence of continuous occupation for several million years. First evidence of fire use The cave […] More

by David April 30, 2021, 9:50 am

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