http://www.eravo.com Solar energy, radiant light and heat from the sun, has been harnessed by humans since ancient times using a range of ever-evolving technologies. en-us Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:03:59 CDT Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:03:59 CDT http://www.eravo.comhttp://www.eravo.com/My_Account/cgi-bin/tools/logos/eravo.com.png http://www.eravo.com/ Solar energy, radiant light and heat from the sun, has been harnessed by humans since ancient times using a range of ever-evolving technologies. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:03:59 CDT http://www.eravo.com/articles/112333/Beach-Holidays-for-Fun-in-the-Sun... Everyone loves beach holidays! The little ones can dig in the sand and splash in the lapping waves. The older ones can swim, get a tan, or just relax. The inquisitive types can explore for sea life, tide pools, and drift wood. The warm breezes and natural beauty are invigorating and restorative. Any trip, however, can cause discomfort if you do not... 2010-08-22 http://www.eravo.com/articles/44669/Swimming-Pool-Heaters... To extend the swimming season after summer has come and gone, many people are turning to swimming pool heaters. A heater is great to have, especially with colder days. If you’ve thought about buying a heater for your swimming pool, there are probably a lot of things that you’ve found yourself wondering.When using a pool heater, you can ... 2009-11-29 http://www.eravo.com/articles/44670/Government-Grants-for-Alternative-Energy... In his State of the Union Address for 2007, President George W. Bush called for a 22% increase in federal grants for research and development of alternative energy. However, in a speech he gave soon after, he said to those assembled, I recognize that there has been some interesting mixed signals when it comes to funding.Where the mixed signals were... 2009-11-29 http://www.eravo.com/articles/44671/Alternative-Energy-Research-... The US government must continue to back the expansion of the role of alternative energy research and development and its implementation by companies and homeowners. Although this writer believes in the reign of the free market and that that government is best which governs least, our current system has companies and people expecting federal backing... 2009-11-29 http://www.eravo.com/articles/44672/Investments-in-Energy... It is possible to have a portfolio which profitably (that's the key word, is it not?) invests in alternative energy funds. Green energy production is expected to be a multi-billion (in today's dollars) industry by 2013. The most recently developed wind-turbine technologies have brought us wind-produced energy which is more cost efficient as well as... 2009-11-29 http://www.eravo.com/articles/44674/Alternative-Forms-of-Energy... Record high prices at American gas pumps and continued trouble-brewing in the Middle East, Nigeria, and other areas of importance to the oil-driven economy have made it clear to Americans that we are in need of developing many new avenues of energy supply and production. In short, we need to reduce our dependency on oil, for it is ultimately finite... 2009-11-29 http://www.eravo.com/articles/44675/Renewable-Fuels-Power... The Germans have really taken off when it comes to renewable fuel sources, and have become one of the major players in the alternative energy game. Under the aegis of the nation's electricity feed laws, the German people set a world record in 2006 by investing over $10 billion (US) in research, development, and implementation of wind turbines, biog... 2009-11-29 http://www.eravo.com/articles/44612/The-Dangers-of-Being-Exposed-to-Cigar-Smoke... We have all heard about the dangers of inhaling second hand smoke. Many people wonder if the dangers of inhaling cigar smoke are just as dangerous, or more. Unfortunately, it appears that being exposed to secondhand smoke from a lit cigar can be just as dangerous or more than regular cigarette smoke.All secondhand smoke emitted by tobacco products ... 2009-11-28 http://www.eravo.com/articles/44613/Some-Suppliers-of-Alternative-Energy... Amelot Holdings is a company which presently specializes in the development of biodiesel and ethanol plants throughout the US. Amelot's objective is to establish relationships between various suppliers of alternative energy who are biodiesel and ethanol researchers or producers to further their ends with long-term profitability and growth in mind. ... 2009-11-28 http://www.eravo.com/articles/44615/Benefits-of-Interior-Wood-Shutters... Interior wooden shutters will create the defining touch to flatter any decoration of your home. Wood shutters are a great investment, and should be thought of and treated as fine furniture. Also, they are the only window coverings that are actually appraised into the value of your home. The rich natural appearance and matching quality features they... 2009-11-28 http://www.eravo.com/articles/44616/Aspen-Nightlife-Aspen-Center-for-Environmental-Studies... Aspen Nightlife isn’t always about music and dancing. The Aspen Center for Environmental Studies is a great place to go at night! There are many planned activities related to environmental studies, and you shouldn’t miss the weekly Potbelly Perspective Series.The Potbelly Perspective Series takes place one night each week, usually start... 2009-11-28 http://www.eravo.com/articles/44617/Aspen-Nightlife-Getting-Around... After a day on the slopes, you may be wondering what there is to do for the rest of the evening. Well, don’t use up all of your energy, and leave the slopes early enough to get in a short nap you will need all of the energy you can muster for the Aspen nightlife. No matter how much skiing you get in or how many of the runs you have mastered, ... 2009-11-28 http://www.eravo.com/articles/44618/Alternative-Energy-for-the-Home... The trend toward homes that are powered by alternative energy sources, ranging from wind turbines and solar collection cells to hydrogen fuel cells and biomass gases, is one that needs to continue into the 21st century and beyond. We have great need of becoming more energy independent, and not having to rely on the supplying of fossil fuels from un... 2009-11-28 http://www.eravo.com/articles/44619/An-Alternative-Energy-Education-Method... The best method of educating young people about alternative energy production that this writer has ever witnessed is the use of the Pico Turbine Company's kits, books, and projects. The Pico Turbine Company produces these things for the purpose of advancing the cause of renewable (alternative) energy and getting young people to look into the future... 2009-11-28 http://www.eravo.com/articles/37804/Be-careful-with-your-GPS-... A couple of weeks ago a friend told me that someone she knew had their car broken into while they were at a football game. Their car was parked on the green which was adjacent to the football stadium and specially allotted to football fans. Things stolen from the car included a garage door remote control, some money and a GPS which had been promine... 2009-10-14 http://www.eravo.com/articles/36436/Advanced-Uses-for-MySpace... MySpace members can generate a website quickly through templates. These templates enable users to create a generic website in very little time. For those who are just interested in making new friends or keeping in touch with old friends, this may be all the member needs. 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Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:03:59 CDT http://www.eravo.com/exm/Beautiful_Nature/ The photo above is licensed under Creative Commons which means that anyone can use it on their own website, as long as the photographer is given. 2010-06-09 http://www.eravo.com/news/1009674/-Solar-system-with-Earth-size-planet-found... Astronomers studying a star 127 light-years away have discovered an intriguing solar system with at least five Neptune-class planets and possibly two more, including an Earth-size world.... Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:27:15 -0700 http://www.eravo.com/news/1009675/-Solar-Sail-Spacecraft-Could-Explore-Beyond-Solar-System... Sun-powered spacecraft could be the ticket to traveling beyond the solar system, scientists say.... Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:16:57 -0700 http://www.eravo.com/news/1009676/-N.J.-reopens-solar-rebate-program-with-long-lines-and-new-system... Martin Griff/The Times of TrentonFacilities Manger Bob Caron on the roof of Graingers distribution center in Robbinsville on Monday, August 30, 2010 with about 4,000 solar panels. The company installed a 1.2 megawatt solar panel system which will supply 40...... Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:24:59 -0700 http://www.eravo.com/news/1009677/-Solar-panels-go-up-at-Ky.-elementary-school... BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Solar panels being installed on the roof of an elementary school in Warren County will be a big step in the schools goal to be a net-zero energy school.... Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:05:27 -0700 http://www.eravo.com/news/1009678/-Tax-office-questions-over-solar-profits... SOLAR energy is a hot topic judging by the reaction my recent column received, and even Bob Katter is extolling the virtues of renewables.... Sat, 04 Sep 2010 14:00:00 -0700 http://www.eravo.com/news/1009679/-NASA-spacecraft-spots-multiplanet-solar-system... Following on the heels of a European teams discovery of a distant solar system with up to seven planets, a NASA spacecraft, using a different detection technique, finds another multiplanet system.... Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:27:35 -0700 http://www.eravo.com/news/1009680/-Solar-FlexRack-Chosen-for-60kW-Solar-Array at-Ohio-Advanced-Technology-Center... YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO — His initial experience with the Solar FlexRack has convinced another project manager that the innovative rack mounting system for solar panels holds tremendous potential for the future.... Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:34:57 -0700 http://www.eravo.com/news/1009681/-Three-Polk-schools-selected-for-solar-power-system... BARTOW - Three Polk County public schools are among 90 in Florida chosen to receive a 10,000-watt solar electric emergency shelter power system as part of the SunSmart Schools Emergency Shelter program, the county school district announced.... Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:28:03 -0700 http://www.eravo.com/news/1009682/-Hahira-homeowner-goes-green-with-solar-power-system... A homeowner in Hahira has hooked up his home to a solar power system.... Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:25:42 -0700 http://www.eravo.com/news/1009683/-Silt-celebrates-grand-opening-of-new-solar-arrays-on-3-town-buildings... Town of Silt trustees, staff and residents, representatives of the Garfield New Energy Communities Initiative, and the solar installation crew from El Sol Solar gathered below the new solar electric system installed on Silt Town Hall to celebrate on Thursday.... Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:57:15 -0700