Fluxxlab taps energy from revolving doors to generate free electricity

"The designers at New York City based Fluxxlab studio have come up with the unique idea of creating sustainable energy from otherwise wasted human energy from the revolving doors that abound in a huge number of buildings across cities. Named the Revolution Door, this project...

Britney picked luxurious rehab center

This sounds like the Mohonk Lodge near NYC - just a modern version."MALIBU, Calif. - Gourmet meals, masseuses, 500-thread-count sheets and private rooms with a fireplace and a view of one of the city's most exclusive beaches. It sounds like a high-end resort and it is — for...

How to Handle a Hangover

"Hangovers seem to be the body’s way of reminding us about the hazards of overindulgence. Physiologically, it’s a group effort: Diarrhea, fatigue, headache, nausea, and shaking are the classic symptoms. Sometimes, systolic (the upper number) blood pressure goes up,...

Iraq's Divide at the Top

" Iraq's national unity government is the cornerstone of the U.S. exit strategy. But the week's events only highlight that national unity is its name, not its nature. That Iraq is spinning dangerously out of control is no longer a matter of debate; the question has become how...

Gentilozzi Charges to Trans-Am Win at Topeka (Speed TV)

" Written by: SCCA Communications Topeka, Kan.–9/4/2006 Gentilozzi shortly after contact with early leader Joey Scarallo (spinning in background). (Heartland Park Topeka photo) Paul Gentilozzi, of Lansing, Mich., recovered from an early-race spin to win his 31st SCCA...

Spinning the Revolution

"Spinning the Revolution"

The Evolution of Galapagos Wind

600 miles away from mainland electric grid - too far away to connect. Wind towers 170 feet tall. Spinning blades 193 feet in diameter.

wind turbine kits

It appears that you can get them in flat packs. Presumably the instructions come in the box.

various designs for building your wind turbine

The power a wind turbine can harvest goes up by a factor of 4 as you double the rotor size.