Solar On The White House

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binky

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May 19, 2014

#1

http://www.takepart.com/video/2014/05/12/after-28-years-solar-panels-are-back-white-house?cmpid=tp-ptnr-upworthy

interesting Note how they have used all American gear to promote their own industry!

Richard-the-Ninth

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May 19, 2014

#2

I guess I should buy and wear a grey suit, since wearing one means no hard hat, hi vis or safety harness.

binky

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May 19, 2014

#3

yeah I noticed that, the guys have all got harnesses etc, except when moving panels around you notice, and the Suites are just wondering around...

kerching

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May 19, 2014

#4

Also some F dodgy haircu

In GREY

Just saying

binky

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May 19, 2014

#5

that is some weird haircut.... :slap

Apache

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I suspect a windmill running on all the hot air may have been better.

A nuclear reactor in the garden - that's what you need......

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Blue Duck

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May 20, 2014

#7

Apache said:
I suspect a windmill running on all the hot air may have been better.

A nuclear reactor in the garden - that's what you need......

The hot air windmill may be more suitable for 10 Downing st!

:slap

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