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History Of TechnologyMeasuring technological progress
Many sociologists and anthropologists have created social theories dealing with social and cultural evolution. Some, like Lewis H. Morgan, Leslie White, and Gerhard Lenski, declare technological progress to be the primary factor driving the development of human civilization. Morgans concept of three major stages of social evolution (savagery, barbarism, and civilization) can be divided by technological milestones, like fire,...
The change of seasons provides us with a great opportunity to find ways to reduce our energy costs as well as use energy more efficiently. The fall is especially a good time to do this as a lot of us tend to start working around our house doing those odds and ends we have avoided all summer! Lets go over the primary ways to save money by lowering our energy costs while also making our homes operate more efficiently. When winter comes, youll be happy you did!
First, as most of us are aware of by...
Is it just me, or have energy prices just been going up and up lately? Regrettably, this results in substantial raises in our home energy bills.Fortunately, there are lots of relatively affordable (sometimes free) modifications you can make around the home that will conserve you cash. I have come up with a list of twelve tips that include heating and cooling, lighting, appliances, and home electronics. These parts all often be well known energy hogs. Why dont we get started.
Heating and Cooling...
Earth Hour, The Real Meaning The Real Meaning of Earth Hour By Keith Lockitch On Saturday, March 28, cities around the world will turn off their lights to observe Earth Hour. Iconic landmarks from the Sydney Opera House to Manhattans skyscrapers will be darkened to encourage reduced energy use and signal a commitment to fighting [...] Earth Hour, The Real Meaning
The Real Meaning of Earth Hour
By Keith Lockitch
On Saturday, March 28, cities around the world will turn off their lights...
NEW YORK New York City's 24,000 restaurants include fast food outlets selling chicken by the bucket and temples of haute cuisine where multi-course tasting menus can cost hundreds of dollars per person before the wine.But whether they have three stars from Michelin or three flavors of milkshake, all the restaurants soon will share some common ground a letter-based A, B or C grading system aimed at informing diners about cleanliness and food safety.
And it has some restaurateurs...
