Green Tip Tuesday 0
Reuse waste water.
No, I’m not suggesting you dip into the toilet, but alot of relatively clean water goes right down the drain. Use a bowl to capture the water you use to rinse vegetables or the water that runs as you adjust the temperature for your shower. I’m sure you can think of other examples of “clean” water that is just wasted. Use that water to water your garden or houseplants. Also, move the bucket outside on rainy days to store up for when the weather is dryer, just remember to cover your bucket after the storm so it doesn’t become a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
It’s Biden 0
Not much to say at this point. Biden wouldn’t have been my choice, but I’m ok with him. I got nervous when the media was briefly hinting at Rep. Chet Edwards (D -TX) earlier yesterday. If that had been Obama’s choice, I’d have had to give serious consideration to writing in a vote for someone else entirely.
Fiscal Conservative 1
Phelps Fashion 0
Tell me I’m not the only one who, at first glance at this photo, thought, “Why is Michael Phelps wearing a halter top?”
Green Tip Tuesday 0
Know the contents of your fridge.
Unless you live in an igloo, the temperature of your fridge is much cooler than the temperature of your home. Knowing what is inside reduces the amount of time you stand there with the door open letting all the cold air out and the warm air in, as you peruse your supply. If you think the waste of an open refrigerator is negligible, try keeping it closed more often and you might see a savings of $30-$60 a year in electricity usage! Here’s a tip to help you out. Keep a list of your fridge’s contents on the door, and cross off items after you remove them. That way you can peruse your food without opening the door (opening the door only once you know exactly what you’re after), and you’ll have a ready made grocery list (just purchase the crossed out items!).
My Office: The Fridge 0
They’ve always kept my building cold, but this week has been ridiculous. Though I hate running the heat while the air is on, I have to here to avoid frostbite (I can control the heat, but not the AC), yet today, I have the heat on maximum and am still shivering. I guess I should be thankful that my current office at least has a working heater. The heater in the office I started in was broken and I recall days in which my fingers actually began going numb.
Green Tip Tuesday 0
Use reusable plastic containers instead of wraps and bags.
Plastic wrap and zipper bags are convenient ways to store leftovers or pack lunches, but they are pretty much a one-time deal (I’ve heard of some people washing and reusing plastic bags, but that seems like it’d be a pain to me). Instead consider using resealable permanent plastic containers (like Tupperware™). When ever we order Thai food to go, it comes in similar resealable plastic containers so we haven’t even had to buy anything. Just wash and reuse.
Green Tip Tuesday 0
Digital snapshots.
The popularity of digital cameras is increasing, but there are still 100s of millions of rolls of film developed each year. Not only do film cameras produce the waste of negatives, film canisters, and film packaging (not even bringing up the “disposable cameras,” Oy!), but the hazardous chemicals that go into developing your film are also a major concern. Digital pictures mean no waiting for development, (usually) an instant review of the photo, the ability to easily pick and choose which (if any) pictures are worth printing, the ability to edit your pictures at home, and (with proper back-ups) your picture will last forever.
Sigh 1
I’ll still vote for him over McCain, but it’s getting increasingly difficult to get excited about voting for Obama.
One Response to “Sigh”
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The audacity of wuh?
Awww… 0
Cutest ABC News photoset ever.
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August 21st, 2008
The surpluses during the Clinton administration had three causes, none of which were “bill Clinton” —
1. The stock market bubble (capital gain tax revenues exploded).
2. Peace dividend (collapse of USSR, reduction of Navy, etc.).
3. Most important: GRIDLOCK (i.e., Republican Congress).
A McCain presidency is unthinkable, but not for this reason. An Obama presidency is unthinkable, for precisely this reason.
(As you can imagine, I tend to cry myself to sleep these days.)