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Sanyo Solar Ark – Solar Energy Panel

Sanyo in Japan has constructed an amazing solar-collecting building that embodies both clean-energy ideals and awesome architectural design strategies. The so-called Solar Ark has over 5,000 active solar panels generating over 500,000 KWh of environmentally friendly energy. Nearly 500 multi-colored lighting units placed between the various solar panels can be activated to create a variety of shapes and letters on the sides of this enormous structure.

As a working example of the potential of solar energy, the structure contains a solar museum with interactive exhibits as well as a solar lab and various meeting rooms for global environmental programs. The curved form is designed to take maximum benefit from as well as to graphically reflect the path of the sun and its energy. An elaborate truss system allows dizzying cantelevers to span out from the center of the structure and rise toward the sky.


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January 8, 2008 Posted by netwrkgamr | Sanyo, Solar | 2 Comments

Wopper of a plate slips threw DMV

Apparently the North Carolina DMV is unfamiliar with the darker corners of the internet because they’ve let a whopper of a plate slip through the screening process. If you’ve ever seen what this plate is referring to, may God have mercy on your soul. There are just some things you can’t unsee. We’re sure the proud new owner of this plate will have a lot of splainin’ to do when the first net savvy cop pulls him over for some form of public indecency.

January 8, 2008 Posted by netwrkgamr | 2 Girls 1 Cup, DMV, North Carolina | Leave a Comment

Geek Not Nerd #17 Podcast Notes

Show notes from 1-7-08 Geek Not Nerd podcast recording.

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Scott Sego says: http://gizmodo.com/342530/super-cute-iriver-wing-umpc-is-also-super-tiny[9:18:43 PM]
Scott Sego says: http://gizmodo.com/342468/real-live-pictures-of-89+inch-asus-eee-pc[9:20:12 PM]
Scott Sego says: http://gizmodo.com/342366/ati-r680-graphics-card-is-1000x-faster-than-a-cray+1-supercomputer[9:21:12 PM]
NetWrkGamr says: http://geek-not-nerd.blogspot.com/2008/01/first-glimps-of-new-nvidia-9800gx2.html[9:22:11 PM]
Scott Sego says: http://gizmodo.com/341413/alienware-curved-monitor-looks-like-its-from-another-planet[9:24:03 PM]
NetWrkGamr says: http://geek-not-nerd.blogspot.com/2008/01/heinz-speedy-slice-turbofan-toaster.html[9:24:39 PM]
Scott Sego says: http://gizmodo.com/341909/panasonic-150+inch-plasma-next-to-that-tiny-103+incher-from-last-year[9:26:36 PM]
Scott Sego says: http://gizmodo.com/341779/how-to-win-a-darwin-award-float-a-live-surge-protector-in-a-pool-on-a-couple-of-flip+flops[9:26:46 PM]
NetWrkGamr says: http://geek-not-nerd.blogspot.com/2008/01/finaly-sollution-for-that-pesky-wiping.html[9:29:12 PM]
NetWrkGamr says: http://geek-not-nerd.blogspot.com/2008/01/going-green-moble-power-units.html[9:29:32 PM]
Scott Sego says: http://gizmodo.com/341633/holy-crap-first-150+inch-lifescreen-plasma-photos[9:31:40 PM]
NetWrkGamr says: http://geek-not-nerd.blogspot.com/2008/01/geeks-with-dirty-hands-rejoice-washable.html[9:32:41 PM]
NetWrkGamr says: http://geek-not-nerd.blogspot.com/2007/12/some-soft-and-cushy-mouse-pads.html[9:33:53 PM]
NetWrkGamr says: http://geek-not-nerd.blogspot.com/2007/12/foldig-displays-on-herizon.html[9:38:36 PM]
NetWrkGamr says: http://www.ohgizmo.com/[9:38:39 PM]
Scott Sego says: http://gizmodo.com/341221/f+cup-breast+enlarging-pudding-is-cheaper-less-effective-than-surgery[9:40:01 PM]
NetWrkGamr says: http://www.ohgizmo.com/2008/01/08/grabit-pack-another-alternative-to-overstuffed-pockets/[9:40:59 PM]
NetWrkGamr says: http://www.holdstalero.com/shop.htm[9:41:06 PM]
Scott Sego says: http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/08/ears-on-with-psp-skype/[9:42:41 PM]
Scott Sego says: http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/08/san-francisco-man-busted-for-stash-of-50-000-pirated-dvds/[9:43:21 PM]
richard phillips says: http://www.justluxe.com/lifestyle/electronics/article-802.php[9:45:09 PM]
Scott Sego says: http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/08/sonic-impacts-bm101-speaker-panel-resides-beneath-your-mattress/[9:48:03 PM]
NetWrkGamr says: http://geek-not-nerd.blogspot.com/2008/01/choclate-rain-internet-sensation.html[9:50:31 PM]
NetWrkGamr says: http://geek-not-nerd.blogspot.com/2007/12/awsome-wheel-stands.html[9:58:32 PM]
NetWrkGamr says: http://ecoble.com/2008/01/07/the-worlds-coolest-solar-collecting-building/[10:02:09 PM]
NetWrkGamr says: http://jalopnik.com/341617/personalized-plate-slips-by-north-carolina-dmv[10:08:38 PM]
NetWrkGamr says: later guys thanks

January 8, 2008 Posted by netwrkgamr | podcast, show notes | 1 Comment