http://geog-www.sbs.ohio-state.edu/courses/G120/mazzocco/ch3.htm

albedo

fresh snow = 75-95% 
thick clouds = 60-90% 
water (low sun angle) = 50-80% 
thin clouds = 30-50% 
ice = 30-40% 
grassy field = 20-30% 
dirt = 5-20% 
moon = 7% 
water (high sun angle) = 3-10% 
forest = 3-10% 
asphalt = <5% 

Rayleigh and Mie Scattering

Wet cat food article
http://www.extru-techinc.com/ArticlesEnergySaving.htm
Manufacturers realize the return because they are able to sell more water with the finished product.

Awesome Japanese Energy Family Cartoon

Canadian Dryer Test information

average dryer used 416 times per year





http://www.elliscorp.com/laundry/econo/econo.htm
Incredible Extractor that produces 480 Gs of centrifugal force.