Well, I was in, but now junior has a game at 8:35 tonight at York University, which means I'll be in a well lit arena...though it may seem dark to the referees...my house will be dark though...
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Earth Hour -Who's in?
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It was fun. The whole street turned off their lights, I never expected that.
its funny someone thats all for this "earth hour" is still logged in & consuming unnecessary electricity, I guess they dont really believe in it then 
bent - well I was wrong, they had a little bit of info about this "earth hour" on the news, more like just a quick mention of it.
but what was funny (I never payed atention to it earlier) its on a saturday at 8-9pm. then they go onto saying all govt buildings will turn the lights off for that time frame.
well WTF are they doing on anyways ? most govt buildings no ones working anyways on a saturday at 8-9pm, so they should be off anyways! so their small part is pretty much worthless because they should be doing it anyways!
by the looks of sydney (pictures shown on the internet) doesnt look like they turned off all the lights (opera house & bridge pictures b& other places) they only turned off a couple lights but left others on, so I guess their heart wasnt fully into "earth hour"
but you can come back & say they left certain lights on that was needed for safety reasons or whatnot, well then tell me why do they keep unnecessary lights on for the other 8759 hours of the year ? seems like a waste of money to taxpayers & to the environment. I guess they only do this for PR reasons but could careless about it like so many other people that wont do anything beyound this "earth hour"
2 quotes from online about this "earth hour"
"We're not only talking the talk, we're walking the walk," he said. "Whatever your view is about the magnitude of the problem ... we can save money by using energy wisely and efficiently, and that gives us the added bonus of reduced greenhouse gas emissions."
this is down right funny to hear "we can save money by using energy wisely and efficiently, and that gives us the added bonus of reduced greenhouse gas emissions."
they make it seem like their smart
since they cant really walk the talk they talk = turn off lights that ARE NOT NEEDED for safety reasons or install motion sensor lights for buildings,etc....
"resulting in a 10.2 percent reduction in carbon emissions during that hour."
really!? how is that figured since the electric companies will not be shutting down for "earth hour" they still will be producing electric by whatever means they use & stockpile that electric for futures uses.
bent - well I was wrong, they had a little bit of info about this "earth hour" on the news, more like just a quick mention of it.
but what was funny (I never payed atention to it earlier) its on a saturday at 8-9pm. then they go onto saying all govt buildings will turn the lights off for that time frame.
well WTF are they doing on anyways ? most govt buildings no ones working anyways on a saturday at 8-9pm, so they should be off anyways! so their small part is pretty much worthless because they should be doing it anyways!
by the looks of sydney (pictures shown on the internet) doesnt look like they turned off all the lights (opera house & bridge pictures b& other places) they only turned off a couple lights but left others on, so I guess their heart wasnt fully into "earth hour"
but you can come back & say they left certain lights on that was needed for safety reasons or whatnot, well then tell me why do they keep unnecessary lights on for the other 8759 hours of the year ? seems like a waste of money to taxpayers & to the environment. I guess they only do this for PR reasons but could careless about it
like so many other people that wont do anything beyound this "earth hour"2 quotes from online about this "earth hour"
"We're not only talking the talk, we're walking the walk," he said. "Whatever your view is about the magnitude of the problem ... we can save money by using energy wisely and efficiently, and that gives us the added bonus of reduced greenhouse gas emissions."
this is down right funny to hear "we can save money by using energy wisely and efficiently, and that gives us the added bonus of reduced greenhouse gas emissions."
they make it seem like their smart
since they cant really walk the talk they talk = turn off lights that ARE NOT NEEDED for safety reasons or install motion sensor lights for buildings,etc....
"resulting in a 10.2 percent reduction in carbon emissions during that hour."
really!? how is that figured since the electric companies will not be shutting down for "earth hour" they still will be producing electric by whatever means they use & stockpile that electric for futures uses.
Hmmm
well technically it is just the lights that get turned off, so leaving the computer or t.v on would be o.k.
yes some lights do get left on for safety (stairs, street lighting etc) & the govt. should turn them all off every night but people do like to see that lit up skyline of a city.
I'm just happy its getting bigger. I was really surprised to see so many in my neighbourhood who were involved...even heard someone heckling a nearby house who left their lights on lol.
Next year I think I'll throw an earth hour party. with solar lights & stereo & a fire.
"Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over
if you just sit there."
- Will Rogers
well technically it is just the lights that get turned off, so leaving the computer or t.v on would be o.k.
yes some lights do get left on for safety (stairs, street lighting etc) & the govt. should turn them all off every night but people do like to see that lit up skyline of a city.
I'm just happy its getting bigger. I was really surprised to see so many in my neighbourhood who were involved...even heard someone heckling a nearby house who left their lights on lol.
Next year I think I'll throw an earth hour party. with solar lights & stereo & a fire.
"Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over
if you just sit there."
- Will Rogers
Should I shut THP down for an hour?
thehotpepper.com said:Should I shut THP down for an hour?
just turn the lights off
Pam said:
That was actually kinda cool to see that Google got in on this....now if I can just get them to get on the anti-cow bandwaggon.......
Sheesh what about my steaks lolimaguitargod said:
bentalphanerd said:
well I thought "earth hour" was all about the consumption of electricity, if I'm not mistaken the light bulb is not the only thing that uses electric. & some of those other items you mentioned consume more power than a couple light bulbs.
"people like to see the skyline (buildings)" ok now you're saying you're destroying earth just for your enjoyment of seeing some lights (buildings lit up) . & you like to waste money for paying for unnecessary lights to be on (aka taxpayers)
if its not needed for safety reasons then why are the lights on anyways ? or if they're not needed to be on for work reasons.
example the bridge next to the sydney opera house, why do you need lights on at the top to show all the structure ? when all you need is a couple red/green lights at the top for airspace use.
*bump*
Thought this was worth a mention:
Nicole has a Eureka moment - twice
Article from: AAP
By Evyn Testoni
August 19, 2008 09:24pm
nail polish and pizza ovens will help provide cheap, clean energy to the world's poor if Nicole Kuepper has her way.
The young PhD student's MacGuyver-like efforts to create a revolutionary solar cell using everyday items has won two Australian Museum Eureka Prizes - the nation's top science awards.
The 23-year-old took out the people's choice award as well as the prize for young leader in environmental science and climate change at tonight's awards in Sydney.
Ms Kuepper developed and patented the iJET solar cell which can be made cheaply at low temperatures using items such as an inkjet printer, nail polish and a pizza oven.
The University of NSW student and lecturer hopes it will lead to green energy in developing nations, providing electricity to the world's two billion poorest people.
Her breakthrough was among an eclectic array of winners at the Eureka Prizes, dubbed the Oscars of Australian science.
original source: http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,24209419-5003402,00.html
Thought this was worth a mention:
Nicole has a Eureka moment - twice
Article from: AAP
By Evyn Testoni
August 19, 2008 09:24pm
nail polish and pizza ovens will help provide cheap, clean energy to the world's poor if Nicole Kuepper has her way.
The young PhD student's MacGuyver-like efforts to create a revolutionary solar cell using everyday items has won two Australian Museum Eureka Prizes - the nation's top science awards.
The 23-year-old took out the people's choice award as well as the prize for young leader in environmental science and climate change at tonight's awards in Sydney.
Ms Kuepper developed and patented the iJET solar cell which can be made cheaply at low temperatures using items such as an inkjet printer, nail polish and a pizza oven.
The University of NSW student and lecturer hopes it will lead to green energy in developing nations, providing electricity to the world's two billion poorest people.
Her breakthrough was among an eclectic array of winners at the Eureka Prizes, dubbed the Oscars of Australian science.
original source: http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,24209419-5003402,00.html