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Japan: Want people to save energy? Just ask nicely. (It works)
2015-01-09 15:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Washington Post: In October, we described an experiment that tried peer pressuring Americans into conserving electricity during peak hours. (Heres why thats important.) On high-demand days, a company called Opower telephoned people to remind them to cut back on their energy use. Each time, it followed up with e-mails telling people how much they saved compared with their neighbors. Perhaps it was peer pressure, or perhaps it was the telephone calls themselves that did the trick. Either way, people on those days...
Hackers to Sony: We Won't Release Your Info...If You Ask Nicely
2014-12-15 21:02:33| PC Magazine Security Product Guide
Sony Pictures is asking journalists not to report on data from a recent leak.
Hackers to Sony: We Won't Release Your Info...If You Ask Nicely
2014-12-15 18:02:12| PC Magazine Software Product Guide
Sony Pictures is asking journalists not to report on data from a recent leak.
Corn, soybean harvest progressing nicely; yields vary
2014-10-21 21:57:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
The fall harvest season started a bit later than normal in 2014, but has been progressing at a fairly nice pace in recent weeks across the region. In the areas that did not receive a killing frost in September, most crops were allowed to reach full maturity, which will likely add some yield and the quality of the corn and soybeans. Areas affected by the early frost, have reported reduced soybean yields, as well as some quality issues with the corn. Focus on Ag read more
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2015 VW Jetta TDI: a more refined, powerful and efficient diesel within a nicely redesigned model line
2014-10-07 20:30:39| Green Car Congress
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