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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on AIST turns transparent glass into mirrors to conserve energy]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/01/aist-turns-transparent-glass-into-mirrors-to-conserve-energy/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/01/aist-turns-transparent-glass-into-mirrors-to-conserve-energy/</guid><description><![CDATA[But how is this going to save energy? Sure, light is also heat, but the article doesn't say anything about infrared radiation, the true source of heat.<br><br>Otherwise, this could be good news. Thanks to the green party in Finland's parliament, the total area of windows in an apartment must be between 10%-13% of the total area of the apartment. >13% is considered a waste of energy, and ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Nelg]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 1st 2007 6:55AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on AIST turns transparent glass into mirrors to conserve energy]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/01/aist-turns-transparent-glass-into-mirrors-to-conserve-energy/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/01/aist-turns-transparent-glass-into-mirrors-to-conserve-energy/</guid><description><![CDATA[Welcome to dark, depressing apartments. Thanks Green Party for driving me to suicide.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Nobuyuki Idei]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 1st 2007 1:48PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on AIST turns transparent glass into mirrors to conserve energy]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/01/aist-turns-transparent-glass-into-mirrors-to-conserve-energy/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/01/aist-turns-transparent-glass-into-mirrors-to-conserve-energy/</guid><description><![CDATA[plus that scary asian girl ALWAYS appears when the mirror turns transparent, ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Maff]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 1st 2007 7:02AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on AIST turns transparent glass into mirrors to conserve energy]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/01/aist-turns-transparent-glass-into-mirrors-to-conserve-energy/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/01/aist-turns-transparent-glass-into-mirrors-to-conserve-energy/</guid><description><![CDATA[I have never posted on here before but that is maybe the funniest thing I have ever read.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Charles]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 2nd 2007 2:25PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on AIST turns transparent glass into mirrors to conserve energy]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/01/aist-turns-transparent-glass-into-mirrors-to-conserve-energy/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/01/aist-turns-transparent-glass-into-mirrors-to-conserve-energy/</guid><description><![CDATA[Notice the change in lighting condition between the two images, i wonder if this is really as effective as the images try to demonstrate]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tim]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 1st 2007 8:02AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on AIST turns transparent glass into mirrors to conserve energy]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/01/aist-turns-transparent-glass-into-mirrors-to-conserve-energy/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/01/aist-turns-transparent-glass-into-mirrors-to-conserve-energy/</guid><description><![CDATA[Hey, how did my comment get cut off like that? >13% is considered a waste of energy, and ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Nelg]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 1st 2007 8:06AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on AIST turns transparent glass into mirrors to conserve energy]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/01/aist-turns-transparent-glass-into-mirrors-to-conserve-energy/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/01/aist-turns-transparent-glass-into-mirrors-to-conserve-energy/</guid><description><![CDATA[Haha. Oh well, not then.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Nelg]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 1st 2007 8:07AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on AIST turns transparent glass into mirrors to conserve energy]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/01/aist-turns-transparent-glass-into-mirrors-to-conserve-energy/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/01/aist-turns-transparent-glass-into-mirrors-to-conserve-energy/</guid><description><![CDATA[If they can perfect the technology (and reduce the environmental implications upon the inevitable breakage), this would be great for automobiles.  It would allow for the easy, complete blocking of all the windows on sunny, hot days.  For many people, this would allow for a reduced usage of air conditioning.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[F]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 1st 2007 8:15AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on AIST turns transparent glass into mirrors to conserve energy]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/01/aist-turns-transparent-glass-into-mirrors-to-conserve-energy/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/01/aist-turns-transparent-glass-into-mirrors-to-conserve-energy/</guid><description><![CDATA[Oh sure it looks good in those lighting changes.<br><br>-but you can't count on that light.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[strider_mt2k]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 1st 2007 9:47AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on AIST turns transparent glass into mirrors to conserve energy]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/01/aist-turns-transparent-glass-into-mirrors-to-conserve-energy/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/01/aist-turns-transparent-glass-into-mirrors-to-conserve-energy/</guid><description><![CDATA[Cost? $125,000 per window section. But we're saving $40 a month in electricity! <br><br>LOL, I made those prices up. I'm all for energy savings, if it makes sense. For example, hybrids that cost $20,000 more than regular vehicles but only save $1,000 a year in fuel and need $3,000 in new batteries every three years...that doesn't make sense. ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Bill]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 1st 2007 10:31AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on AIST turns transparent glass into mirrors to conserve energy]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/01/aist-turns-transparent-glass-into-mirrors-to-conserve-energy/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/01/aist-turns-transparent-glass-into-mirrors-to-conserve-energy/</guid><description><![CDATA[Now if they can only craft some snazzy sunglasses out of that stuff! I'd buy that for a dollar!]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[DeadMertz]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 1st 2007 11:01AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on AIST turns transparent glass into mirrors to conserve energy]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/01/aist-turns-transparent-glass-into-mirrors-to-conserve-energy/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/01/aist-turns-transparent-glass-into-mirrors-to-conserve-energy/</guid><description><![CDATA[I'd rather have peril sensitive sunglasses.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[James]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 1st 2007 11:11AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on AIST turns transparent glass into mirrors to conserve energy]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/01/aist-turns-transparent-glass-into-mirrors-to-conserve-energy/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/01/aist-turns-transparent-glass-into-mirrors-to-conserve-energy/</guid><description><![CDATA[Bill "For example, hybrids that cost $20,000 more than regular vehicles but only save $1,000 a year in fuel and need $3,000 in new batteries every three years...that doesn't make sense."<br><br>The real point behind hybrids is to help the environment by not polluting as much...so it does make sense in that regard, however, I would rather have one that saves me money.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Morder]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 1st 2007 11:26AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on AIST turns transparent glass into mirrors to conserve energy]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/01/aist-turns-transparent-glass-into-mirrors-to-conserve-energy/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/01/aist-turns-transparent-glass-into-mirrors-to-conserve-energy/</guid><description><![CDATA[Myy neighbor has this already covering all his windows.  I think it's from a company called Reynolds.  You can get them from local super market for $9 per 200 sq. ft.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Waruwaru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 1st 2007 2:09PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on AIST turns transparent glass into mirrors to conserve energy]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/01/aist-turns-transparent-glass-into-mirrors-to-conserve-energy/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/01/aist-turns-transparent-glass-into-mirrors-to-conserve-energy/</guid><description><![CDATA[How is this better than *curtains*?]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[TimeNgler]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 1st 2007 3:57PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on AIST turns transparent glass into mirrors to conserve energy]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/01/aist-turns-transparent-glass-into-mirrors-to-conserve-energy/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/01/aist-turns-transparent-glass-into-mirrors-to-conserve-energy/</guid><description><![CDATA[whoa this is exactly like those glass things from splinter cell: chaos theory O_O]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sergio]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Feb 1st 2007 4:12PM</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
