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Archive for July 11th, 2008

From A to Green: How to green your day job

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From A to Green: How to green your day job: When you go to work, do you check your green values at the door? A recent survey of U.K. office workers showed that most don’t feel it’s their responsibility to make their workplace greener. But most offices squander massive amounts of energy — and if we worker types don’t change that, who will? Today we offer tips for greening your day job, from the time you clock in until the supper bell rings.[It's a start...]
Source: Grist Magazine

Written by Daniel

July 11, 2008 at 11:11 am

Posted in environment, personal

Uphill Errands

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Why is it when I run errands on my bike the profile looks like this:

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That’s right… there’s 6 to almost 11% grades. Not long, but steep. It should be noted that I was dropping off my wife’s car for service so the downhill direction was, of course, done in the car. Ain’t that always the way.

Written by Daniel

July 11, 2008 at 8:28 am

Posted in cycling, personal