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Share Your Winter Biking Tips

Posted by Siobhan O'Connor 2 months ago
share-your-winter-biking-tips Lately I have been impressed by a friend's winter biking, entertained as I watch him sort out how to stay warm (but not too warm), and dry (without having to wear snow pants). He has started wearing a bank-robberish balaclava, and invested in some nifty pants that look like slacks, but are actually breathable and flexible like...
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Tags: biking, Transportation, weather, Winter Biking
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Water wise landscaping tips

Posted by Lynn Lipinski 11 months ago
Cutting back your watering schedule by at least one day a week is a good way to save water. We use up to 70% of our water outside our homes, so saving water with these simple tips just makes sense.1. Water your yard only before 8 a.m. to reduce evaporation and interference from wind. Save up to 25 gallons a day.2. Save 40 gallons a day by...
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Tags: grass, landscape, sprinkler system, sprinklers, Water Conservation, weather
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Saving water

Posted by Lynn Lipinski 11 months ago
Cutting water use inside your home is as simple as turning off your faucets. Try these easy tips and save water and money in your home.1. Turn off the water when you brush your teeth and save three gallons a day.2. Shorten your showers from 15 minutes to 5 and save 25 gallons each time.3. Save 20 gallons a day for every leak you fix.4. Save...
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Tags: conservation, los angeles, tips, water, weather
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Pollen Bots

Posted by MacKenzie Fegan, Audio Dregs Recordings, Emily Taguchi, MacKenzie Fegan, Danielle Flug, Erik Winkowski, Lindsay Utz, Morgan Currie, Michael Schaubach 1 year ago
pollen-bots Seasonal allergy sufferers, rejoice! Japanese scientists have deployed an army of anthropomorphic pollen sensors across the country in an effort to aid the 15 million Japanese allergic to pollen. These Pollen Bots' eyes change color depending on the pollen count so allergy sufferers can plan their outdoor activities accordingly. For those...
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Tags: allergies, Environment, Health, japan, Look, pollen, robots, Technology, weather
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