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Lighthouse Solar Lamp - Style 35719 $20.95 This handsome solar powered lighthouse is a disctinctive garden decoration when the sun is up that shines brightly for up to 8 hours even when the sun is down. 9 1/2'' x 8 1/4'' x 19'' high....

Butterfly Butterflies Solar Power Light Garden $14.22 Beautiful Solar Powered Butterfly Light for Any Garden...

Designer Skin Luminary Bronzer, 13.5-Ounces $36.45 LuminaryTM U25X Black Label Private ReserveTM Magical Solar Silicone L.ight E.ngaged D.efianceTM Type: Bronzer / Level: Breakthrough Ascend to the highest bronzing peak and illuminate those around you in the glistening aura of dark tanning perfection. LuminaryTM 25 (XXV) Black Label Private ReserveTM distinctively combines superior ingredients with stellar bronzers to take you on a journey beyond...

Solar Racer, Sun Powered Micro Vehicle $18.57 Fueled only by sunlight, this micro racing vehicle in the Team Sun Screamers series sports a built-in solar panel. It may be alternative energy, but this ain't no prim and proper Prius. It's a mean, green racing machine with a pink eye, of sorts, for a front grille. It's fun all by itself, or add it to your Solar Racers Outdoor Racing Set. Give it a shot of direct sunlight and watch it zip along o...

X10 Watch by Suunto $699.00 214924 Features: Always know where you are with the altimeter that records your total ascent, descent, and vertical speed and the compass that's tilt compensated, provides simultaneous bearing tracking Be aware of the weather with the help of the barometer and thermometer; a graphical display provides pressure trends for the previous 6 hours and absolute barometric pressure while temperature data ...

New Trent iCruiser IMP1000 11000mAh External Battery Pack and Charger for The new iPad the 3rd Gen ipad, iPad2, iPhone 4S 4 3Gs 3G, iPod Touch (1G to 5G), Android (Samsung Galaxy Note S S2, HTC Sensation EVO Thunderbolt, LG Optimus V), Blackberry (Bold curve Torch), Droid(Motorola Razr), Plus Major Tablet PCs with 5V input (Samsung, Blackberry, HTC) etc $76.95 This is the 4th Generation USB power bank for the latest iPad 3 "the new ipad" and iPad 2. It will never let your smart phones and Tablet PCs run out of battery. This compact and ultra long-lasting backup battery will be your perfect power solution on the go. When you travel, there's no need to charge your devices through an electrical outlet, the iCruiser IMP1000 is the ultimate power source! N...

New Trent iTorch IMP52D 5200mAh External Battery Charger for The NEW iPad the 3rd Gen ipad, iPad2, iPhone 4S 4 3Gs 3G, iPod Touch (1G to 5G), Android (Samsung Galaxy Note S S2, HTC Sensation EVO Thunderbolt, LG Optimus V), Blackberry (Bold curve Torch), Droid(Motorola Razr), Plus Major Tablet PCs with 5V input (Samsung, Blackberry, HTC) with LED light and laser pointer (Improved version with 15% more compact size at 5200mAh than IMP500) $34.95 IMP52D is the upgraded version of new trent's years long best selling product IMP500. It is upgraded and now it is compatible with both Apple the new ipad and iPhone 4s 4. The Button wear problem has been completely resolved. The durability concern of IMP500 has been greatly improved. Plus 10 months product warranty from idealpoint, you will have a peace of mind for IMP52D. This compact and ultra ...

i.Sound Portable Power Max with 16,000 mAh for iPod, iPad, iPad2, iPhone, DROID, and BlackBerry $63.99 Anyone who's ever had the battery die in their cell phone, MP3 player, camera, or other electronic device knows what a pain it can be (and that it always seems to happen at the most innoportune moment). iSound's Portable Power Max is perfect for avoiding these annoyances: an ultra-portable backup battery that will charge multiple devices at once, without the need for an AC outlet or multiple ba...

Deltran 021-0127 Battery Tender Junior 6-Volt .75 Amp Charger $19.49 The Battery Tender Junior 6-volt/.75-amp battery charger is the small and simple solution to the challenge of keeping vehicle batteries optimally powered when not in use. It is able to charge any lead-acid battery, including standard and sealed AGM and GEL Cell battery types and is also designed to be easy to use in small spaces, to utilize a 3-step charging program and safely function in a...

Wagan 2017 Solar Car Battery Charger $25.66 Keep your car battery charged at top performance with the Wagan Solar Power Battery Charger. This charger features a weather/rust/shock/UV resistant frame and even works under the cloudiest conditions. Just plug it into your cigarette lighter socket and set it on the dashboard to charge. Zero Maintenance!...

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Should all sports stadiums be environmentally sound?

I've noticed that the trend of building brand new sports complexes has slowed down a bit due to the deteriorating economy. Since the early 90's, almost every professional baseball, basketball, and football franchise has built a brand new stadium. Each complex cost the municipal government hundreds of millions of dollars. I wonder why they didn't spend a few more to add solar panels, helical wind turbines, rainwater collecting cisterns, and geothermal heating pumps. Further, I think all the facilities should have methane digesting toilets with bidets. The output each stadium returns to the grid may not be equivalent to that of a power plant, but it could be close. What do you make of this idea?

They don't because operating costs comes out of another budget for which those who design and build the stadium are not responsible for. Why would they spend more to save someone else some money? Now, if they had to put up a certain percentage of an operating endowment up front then they may be motivated to build more efficient facilities.

I don't think the general public in North America would know what to do with a bidet and a methane digesting toilet would have difficulty with the typical stadium usage which spikes during events but is non-existent between events, they would work better with a steady stream of "input".

Vertical axis wind turbines though cooler looking are less efficient than horizontal axis wind turbines. This is mostly because the wind represents a load perpendicular to the axis of rotation hence making it difficult to design efficient bearings.

With solar panels, they should be solar thermal panels producing heat to run absorption chillers for the air condictioners. This would be much less expensive than photo-voltaics and more efficient. Once the air-conditioning needs have been met, some roof space can be used for photo-voltaics for energy demands that can only be met with electricity.

Rain water cisterns are fine but you should include porous or permeable pavement. It's important to get the surface water to percolate into the ground else our ground water resources will suffer.

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Lighthouse Solar Lamp - Style 35719 $20.95 This handsome solar powered lighthouse is a disctinctive garden decoration when the sun is up that shines brightly for up to 8 hours even when the sun is down. 9 1/2'' x 8 1/4'' x 19'' high....

Butterfly Butterflies Solar Power Light Garden $14.22 Beautiful Solar Powered Butterfly Light for Any Garden...

Designer Skin Luminary Bronzer, 13.5-Ounces $36.45 LuminaryTM U25X Black Label Private ReserveTM Magical Solar Silicone L.ight E.ngaged D.efianceTM Type: Bronzer / Level: Breakthrough Ascend to the highest bronzing peak and illuminate those around you in the glistening aura of dark tanning perfection. LuminaryTM 25 (XXV) Black Label Private ReserveTM distinctively combines superior ingredients with stellar bronzers to take you on a journey beyond...

Solar Racer, Sun Powered Micro Vehicle $18.57 Fueled only by sunlight, this micro racing vehicle in the Team Sun Screamers series sports a built-in solar panel. It may be alternative energy, but this ain't no prim and proper Prius. It's a mean, green racing machine with a pink eye, of sorts, for a front grille. It's fun all by itself, or add it to your Solar Racers Outdoor Racing Set. Give it a shot of direct sunlight and watch it zip along o...

New Trent iCruiser IMP1000 11000mAh External Battery Pack and Charger for The new iPad the 3rd Gen ipad, iPad2, iPhone 4S 4 3Gs 3G, iPod Touch (1G to 5G), Android (Samsung Galaxy Note S S2, HTC Sensation EVO Thunderbolt, LG Optimus V), Blackberry (Bold curve Torch), Droid(Motorola Razr), Plus Major Tablet PCs with 5V input (Samsung, Blackberry, HTC) etc $76.95 This is the 4th Generation USB power bank for the latest iPad 3 "the new ipad" and iPad 2. It will never let your smart phones and Tablet PCs run out of battery. This compact and ultra long-lasting backup battery will be your perfect power solution on the go. When you travel, there's no need to charge your devices through an electrical outlet, the iCruiser IMP1000 is the ultimate power source! N...

Deltran 021-0127 Battery Tender Junior 6-Volt .75 Amp Charger $19.49 If the battery in your motorcycle is difficult to get to, Battery Tender has the answer with the quick disconnect and a 12 foot cord. Bolt on one side to the battery and leave it there for convenient use when you need it. A complete 4-step charging program that includes initialization, bulk charge, absorption mode, and float mode will ensure the best maintenance for your motorcycle's battery. The ...

Wagan 2017 Solar Car Battery Charger $25.66 Keep your car battery charged at top performance with the Wagan Solar Power Battery Charger. This charger features a weather/rust/shock/UV resistant frame and even works under the cloudiest conditions. Just plug it into your cigarette lighter socket and set it on the dashboard to charge. Zero Maintenance!...

X10 Watch by Suunto $699.00 214924 Features: Always know where you are with the altimeter that records your total ascent, descent, and vertical speed and the compass that's tilt compensated, provides simultaneous bearing tracking Be aware of the weather with the help of the barometer and thermometer; a graphical display provides pressure trends for the previous 6 hours and absolute barometric pressure while temperature data ...

i.Sound Portable Power Max with 16,000 mAh for iPod, iPad, iPad2, iPhone, DROID, and BlackBerry $63.99 RECHARGEABLE 16000 MAH BACKUP BATTERYPOWERS IPOD(R) IPHONE(R) IPAD(TM) BLACKBERRY(R) ANDROID(R) & OTHER USB CHARGED DEVICESPROVIDES UP TO 480 HOURS OF DEVICE PLAYBACK TIMECHARGES UP TO 5 USB POWERED DEVICES AT THE SAME TIMELED FLASHLIGHTBATTERY POWER LEVEL METERINCLUDES SOFT TRAVEL BAG MINI/MICRO USB TO USB CABLE & 100V/240V AC ADAPTERUPC : 845620045440Shipping Dimensions : 10.10in X 4.55in X 2.10...

New Trent iTorch IMP52D 5200mAh External Battery Charger for The NEW iPad the 3rd Gen ipad, iPad2, iPhone 4S 4 3Gs 3G, iPod Touch (1G to 5G), Android (Samsung Galaxy Note S S2, HTC Sensation EVO Thunderbolt, LG Optimus V), Blackberry (Bold curve Torch), Droid(Motorola Razr), Plus Major Tablet PCs with 5V input (Samsung, Blackberry, HTC) with LED light and laser pointer (Improved version with 15% more compact size at 5200mAh than IMP500) $34.95 IMP52D is the upgraded version of new trent's years long best selling product IMP500. It is upgraded and now it is compatible with both Apple the new ipad and iPhone 4s 4. The Button wear problem has been completely resolved. The durability concern of IMP500 has been greatly improved. Plus 10 months product warranty from idealpoint, you will have a peace of mind for IMP52D. This compact and ultra ...