Category Archives: Making Things Better
Background
I live in a medium size town 15 miles outside the small city of Wilmington, DE. I am married with an infant. We own 2 small responsible cars, both are fully paid off. I work in Wilmington. Typically I take … Continue reading
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The first step
For the last 4 years I have flirted off and on with riding my bike to work. I’d go several weeks riding most of the time then stop. Last year was the first time I really considered getting rid of … Continue reading
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Philly Car Share
I used to work 3 miles from home. In this situation I either road my bike or drove my Honda Fit, allowing me to run errands at lunch and generally be flexible. Our offices have recently moved and I now … Continue reading
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Tagged car share, Conservation, public transportation
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CFL Comparison
I did a brief comparison of CFL to LED to Incandescent bulbs to try to persuade some co-workers to switch to CFLs. If you have questions about the math or values please let me know.
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Tagged CFL, Incandescent, LED
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Repeal the Federal gas tax for the summer?
I truly hope they are joking. McCain and Clinton have both come out in recent days saying they will support a temporary repeal of the Federal gas tax. I heard one quote mention something to the effect that the American … Continue reading