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I hate doing housework and avoid it as much as I can. Cleaning the bathroom is always no fun, and having to clean the windows is pretty tedious. If there was some way I could automate every cleaning task in my home, I would be the happiest person on earth. Sadly, technology hasn’t made it possible for that, but I can at least automate the process of vacuuming my floors. Robotic vacuums exist, and I went to the ACE hardware to find one that would vacuum my hardwood floors and my carpets.

There was one robotic vacuum that I really liked. It had the ability to move from floor to carpet and back seamlessly. It would clean every inch of the floor, and when it was done, the vacuum would go back to its charging station. The vacuum had built in sensors that prevented it from hitting the wall and from rolling off a high surface, like the stairs. I didn’t hesitate to buy the vacuum and when it arrived, I put it to work on the first day. I had the vacuum clean every floor, while I sat on the couch and watched television. The vacuum even had a sensor to indicate when it needed emptying.

The robotic vacuum has made my life so much easier. I still have to do other forms of housework, but at least vacuuming is no longer one of them. The vacuum picks up just about anything off the floor, as long as it can fit inside the vacuum. There are also a couple of robotic mops as well. It would be neat to have one of those going over the bathroom floor and over the kitchen. I would never have to carry that big mop bucket and squeeze that dirty mop water over and over again.

Have you ever thought about buying an electric motorcycle? You might not have heard much about this eco friendly vehicle and are wondering why many people buy this vehicle. The simple truth is, the electric motorcycle offers several benefits. Some of the amazing benefits normally include fuel and efficiency, in addition to an overall decrease in environmental impact.

Fuel Efficiency
The electric vehicle is one which can reduce the usage of fuel. Why? This vehicle does not use any kind of fuel at all, but instead it is operated by a battery. This certainly creates the fuel efficient motor as there is not any fuel consumed at all, so there is no need to bother about how many miles per gallon you will be spending! Additionally Improvements in battery technology and ultra powerful motors have induced the electric motorcycle beneficial

Noise Efficiency
Whenever you ride the electric motor, you do not need to bother about how much noise the motor is making as there is certainly a considerable reduction due to the fact that it does not have any combustion engine to create the noise that one is commonly found when riding. The only sound which can be heard from this kind of motor is the quite winding sound which is generated when it moves. Normally the rolling sound of the wheels is the only sound that you may hear. It is a good benefit to buy this electric motorcycle as it minimizes the noise level produced from vehicles on roadways that could help keep local neighborhoods along with heavily populated areas much quieter.

Environment
As you are not depending on gasoline to run the electric motor, there is no environment impact in terms of hazardous pollutants that might be released. The motorcycle is known as a more eco-friendly mode of transportation therefore if you are trying to find a motorcycle which can protect the environment, then electric motorcycle is the right solution for you.

Even though the electric motorcycle is unable to reach the same speeds as gasoline powered motorcycle, you can get pleasure from the freedom of riding. You will not ride them in very fast speed on the highway as they are not created for speed. Despite having its amazing benefits and simplicity of use the rider really should practice safety habits when riding. Even if a helmet is not a style statement it may help save your life and in some other countries it is the rule.

This is certainly a time where the increasing demand for energy is catching up with the supply. It is still hard to believe that we have waited so long to actually do something about it. While the world is playing catch up, and you are trying to save on your personal energy bill, is there anything else that can be done? Well yes.

There are solar and wind options available that are pollution free and certainly renewable at zero cost? You could be seeing drastic reductions in your energy bill. You may also have an edge on the inevitable power outage!

For right now we are going to review the wind power option that can be used at home.

There are certain conditions that make wind power solutions work better. Here are a few:

• You have a house spread over a large area. Typically, wind power solutions are employed in areas that spread over an acre. Also some local laws may prevent you from having wind power devices unless you meet space requirements.

• Your average wind speed should be no less than 11 miles per hour. If you do not have enough wind, your system will not work.

• You need to draw water from external sources.  If you need to draw water from outside on a regular basis, a wind power system is most certainly the best solution.

• You need an uninterrupted power supply. Saving the grief of those power outages is easy with the pollution-free wind power systems.

Most wind power systems have 4 or 5 blades to harness the power of the wind. The height will vary according to your location and conditions. You may need a taller tower if you don’t have as much wind. This power can be used just as you use the energy from the power company. It can be stored or even sold back to your power company if you have excess. Just don’t expect to get the same price that they charge you!

Sometimes people get confuse over the “wind power” jargon. Just for your information the terms wind mills, wind turbines, and wind generators are all the same.

So can you survive by wind power alone? Well if you have a state of the art system and live in the right location, it is possible. But mostly people can drastically reduce the amount of energy that they are purchasing from the power company. And you may be surprised at how low the cost could be to build your own system.

A lot of people are confused by the name. Is it T Bone Pickens or T Boone Pickens? Well of course his name is not as important as his plan. But just to clear up the confusion, it is T Boone Pickens! You can call him what ever you like, as long as you take the time to look at The Pickens Plan!

The Problems and The Pickens Plan

Everyone knows that America is in a tough time, in more ways than one. There are major threats to our economy, national security, and environment. And at the center of these major issues there runs a common thread: Foreign Oil. Since 1970 America’s oil imports have risen from 24% to nearly 70%. Of all of the oil in the world, America uses about 25%. Yet it only has 3% of the oil reserves and only 4% of the world’s population.

Billions of dollars are being put into foreign economies each and every month to satisfy our oil needs. This is money that could be spent right here in our own country, creating jobs, cleaner power, and a better environment for future generations.

The Pickens Plan is on track to within 10 years produce 22% of our electricity needs from wind power. That is in addition the the power we already have and will have from solar power. Build a 21st century backbone electrical grid. We must have a plan to get the power to all of the people. Conserve the amount of energy that we are using. Provide incentives to people for using energy saving measures. Replace the imported oil transportation fuel with natural gas.

The Man: T Boone (T Bone) Pickens

I have read some stupid comments about Pickens being in this for the money. Yea right. He is worth over 3 billion dollars. He has donated millions and millions to charity. And continues to do so. He is 80 years old. Just what could he do with the money? He can’t even spend the money that he has now! He is doing this for our children and future generations. It can no longer be a question of when, but rather why isn’t it done yet. Who is going to do it if it isn’t us? There is no one else. It will be too late if we leave it for the next generation!

And so what if he does make some money. Will he be the first man who came up with an idea and made a profit? If not, he is joining a very long list of evil men and women who changed the world for the better and made some money!

Other Arguments on The Pickens Plan

Just when you thought you had heard it all. The birds. Yes I am sure that birds are being killed. But I have 2 or 3 birds every year die at my house because they tried to fly into one of my windows. So I think that windows should be outlawed. People die in auto accidents everyday because they are even more stupid than birds. They are texting, talking on cell phones, reading newspapers, shaving, and eating. I think that cars should be outlawed. No. Maybe we should sue the auto manufacturers because they don’t have warnings on the dash that warn you that driving takes a lot of attention.

Ice flying off of the blades. Come on now. If that is a problem, I am sure that it can be solved. But I have seen lethal sized icicles fall from my house. I am not sure that there is a lot that can be done about that. Well maybe promote global warming so there will be no more ice?

Wind farms are ugly. Well that is certainly a matter of opinion. Personally I love them. Man is at his best and inventing again! Imagine what the first people to see a car thought.

They take up a lot of space. The nice thing about them is that you can still farm the land under them. Of course the bad thing is that the farmers have to dodge the flying ice and dead birds!

Energy efficient lights have many advantages over the old fashioned incandescent lights. Your home can pollute the environment more than your car if you are using them! The average American home is responsible for twice as many greenhouse emissions as their car.

Lighting consumes approximately 22% of the electrical power generated in the United States. Energy efficient lights are good for you and good for the environment.

Depending upon the application and type of your energy efficient lights, they could last up to 16 times longer than conventional bulbs. And they use about 75% less electricity. They are safer, cooler, and produce even lighting.

Why if every American replaced 5 heavily used lights in their home with energy efficient lights we could save around 8 billion dollars a year in energy costs! Typically the most used lights are in the family room, living room, kitchen, and the outdoor lights. Yes, replace those porch and post lights with energy efficient lights.

Energy efficient lights have come a long way. They are available in cool white, soft white, daylight, and dimming, just to name a few. A word of caution on fixtures with dimming capabilities. Regular energy efficient lights will not work in them. You would have to buy a special bulb made for that application, and even then there is no guarantee that they will work. Save your receipt and check the store’s return policy before purchasing.

How many energy efficient lights does it take to make a difference?