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| College Kids Cut Energy, Display Real-Time Results Online - Tree Hugger Posted: 06 Nov 2010 11:25 AM PDT Another conservation contest on college campuses is nothing new. How they're showing off the results makes this one notable. About 40 colleges in the U.S. and Canada are competing for "biggest loser" status by cutting energy and water use in the Campus Conservation Nationals. The competitors are using an online app called Building Dashboard, which makes energy and water use visible in real time on the web. The Campus Conservation Nationals began Nov. 1 and run until the 19th. Organizers, from the Green Building Council and Lucid Design Group, which makes Building Dashboard, are aiming to motivate students to conserve resources, especially in living areas like residence halls. Residence halls are top producers of greenhouse gas emissions on college campuses, and they use a lot of electricity and water. The Building Dashboard software lets schools compare their performance with others, share winning strategies and track standings among other schools and buildings. Colleges in the contest will be judged on how much electricity and water use they cut during the three-week period, compared to a baseline set in October. Winners, or "biggest losers" in various categories will receive a prize package from the GBC and clothing vendor Study Like a Champion. The schools also will get a licensed version of Building Dashboard, to keep showing off their energy and water use (and hopefully encourage more students to keep it light). The 2010 contest is the first real-time competition of its kind, according to Lucid and other sponsors, the Alliance to Save Energy and National Wildlife Federation. Think about it: This kind of real-time data gives students another incentive to cut energy and water use, and shame the heck out of rival, bloated universities with comparative graphs, glowing orbs and other info. Imagine if you had one of these on your home or business, and had to compete with your neighbors. More on Saving Energy This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
| Designer Children's Clothing Store Elias and Grace Stock Cult Kids Label Finger in the Nose - CNBC Posted: 03 Nov 2010 12:59 AM PDT US News Page 1 of 3 | Next PageShow Entire Article Designer Children's Clothing Store Elias and Grace Stock Cult Kids Label Finger in the Nose PR Newswire | November 03, 2010 | 04:00 AM EDT LONDON, Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The fabulous one-stop fashion store Elias and Grace have launched their Winter collections for 2010, and within it is a designer brand that's taking the designer children's clothing market by storm - Finger in the Nose. Finger in the Nose was established in Paris in 2008 by Jean-Yves Campion and Siv-Tone Kverneland. The designs are meticulously thought out, making the garments irresistible to parents and kids alike. Kids love wearing this label as it's uber cool and ultra comfortable and parents dig the adult take on kids' wear. Their designer kids clothing collections are simple yet clever, with functional features that give the garments an edgy look. This season there is a rock n roll theme running throughout the collection accenting dark colours and vintage twists. The Rock look combines a slim fitted silhouette, dark and edgy colour palettes and fun faux fur coats. The look fuses rockabilly jackets with the US style of flannel shirts and corduroy pants. The Preppy Rock look ties in the British music heritage with mod and pop influences in the pea coats and slim fitting jeans. Finally in the Rocky Mountains range, there is a significant nod towards the great outdoors with rugged jeans, thick, checked shirts and graphic print t-shirts featuring a wild bear. Page 1 of 3 | Next PageShow Entire Article © 2010 CNBC.com All Rights Reserved This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
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