Generator eats garbage, poops energy


	Generator eats garbage, poops energy

Caleythia

2-8-2007 9:53 AM

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Caleythia says:

How cool! I want one of these for my house. Then I would never have to take out the trash again.

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2-8-2007 10:36 AM

VinnieM

Me too, I am surprised this has not come on the market sooner...

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