With all that is out there these days, it’s really a matter of consumer beware. In fact some of the things that we think are healthy for us, turn out to be quite the opposite-dangerous even. Sprig has put out a list of the 10 most dangerous foods. Foods that we should really avoid when given the option. None of the foods on the list will immediately strike you dead, but consistent exposure to some of the contaminants in them could cause long term effects.
Happy Thanksgiving to my friends to the south, please rem
ember the importance of conserving energy while prepping and entertaining. For those of us that could use a gentle reminder of how much energy we actually use in our day to day lives, check out the Wilting Flower Device over at Eco Geek.
The device is shaped like a flower that provides a visible reminder of how much energy is being used at the moment. When low amounts of energy are being consumed, the flower stands tall and blooms open. Flick on more lights and turn on the TV or video game and the flower wilts and closes up.
A wireless connector is connected to the household electricity supply and when more appliances are turned on, the amount of current drawn increases and is relayed back to the Wilting Flower. When the flower displays a blue and greenish light, that means power usage is low. Purple is a bad sign and an indication that the flower is about to wilt and it’s time to turn off some of those appliances.
Sure this is a novelty and the $90 price tag is a bit high but the message is a good one. I think we could all use a reminder of how much energy we actually use.
