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Michael Gets All Wet & Fishy.....But Creates an Aquaponic Miracle

Posted July 2nd, 2009 by michael

Miracles don't happen often enough in our world. But when Michael starts growing his own fish and food in his garage, then you know that there's some divine intervention because Michael doesn't fish and he's got a brown thumb that makes all leafy things tremble. So how did Advocate Michael become Farmer Michael? One word: AQUAPONICS.

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"SD-CAB" could turn the oil industry "green" with envy

Posted April 29th, 2009 by Charles Langley

The San Diego Center for Algae Biotechnology, or SD-CAB, could be a serious threat to the oil industry. Algae is an alternative source for gasoline, diesel and jet fuel, and a huge income opportunity for San Diego citizens. How? By harnessing the power of algae, we will soon be producing gasoline for as little as $2 a gallon. Full Story

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Replace the Sunrise Powerlink Proposal

Posted December 2nd, 2007 by ucansue

 Replace Sunrise with the San Diego Union's business model!  This solar panel installation leasing model article is exactly what SDG&E should offer as an alternative to the Sunrise Powerlink and/or other proposals. Because this model offers many benefits, it "could" be a win-win for everyone.   Michael Shames' original proposals are now catching on.

Investing in the sun By Mike Freeman:  11-30-07S...pdf (173.8 KB)

 

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Why now might be the best time to buy a hybrid car

Posted February 12th, 2007 by art neill

Just a year or two ago, consumers were paying premiums of thousands of dollars and ignoring desired options to simply purchase a hybrid car. Today, manufacturers of fuel-efficient hybrid cars are giving big incentives, including low interest financing options and price discounts, to sell the hybrids. Coupled with federal tax incentives, if you've been interested in better insulating yourself from fluctuating gas prices by buying a hybrid, the time might be right. Read this post to find out why.

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