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Considering an Electric Car?

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According to a study from Purdue University the threshold at which electric cars in California become economical is when oil hits between $171 and $254 per barrel. The highest price oil has ever reached was in June 2008, when it went above $140 a barrel. The previous...

A Pot to Piss In

Current Events, Netbits

Pee on earth day Pee-On-Earth Day is a day to bring your urine outside to nourish plants and avoid using water to flush your toilet! Put it on your calendar.

35 States file lawsuit against the Federal Government

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Governors of 35 states have filed suit against the Federal Government for imposing unlawful burdens upon them. It only takes 38 (of the 50) States to convene a Constitutional Convention. For too long we have been too complacent about the workings of Congress. Many...

Good Night Kodachrome

Current Events, Netbits, Technology

The last day of processing for all types of Kodachrome film will be December 30th, 2010. The last day Kodak will accept prepaid 35mm Kodachrome film in Europe is November 30th, 2010. Dwaynes Photo, Parsons, KS, is the last spot on Earth processing Kodachrome. For...

What is Net Neutrality

Current Events, Internet Usage, Netbits

As its name indicates, net neutrality is about creating a neutral internet. The basic principle driving net neutrality is that the internet should be a free and open platform, almost like any other utility we use in our home (like electricity). Users should be able to...

Net Neutrality. Do you know what it’ll cost you?

Current Events, Internet Security, Internet Usage, Mobile Devices, Netbits, Technology

How about paying your access to the internet bases on usage? How many minutes you use. What you are accessing, downloading, or watching? The FCC just put the first stones in place for the path which is leading us there in the very near future. If you like big...