Monthly Archives: October 2009

VOTE

Great editorial from the Carrboro Citizen that sums up my frustration with low voter turn out in local elections. This is my favorite part: Small wonder that we have such a high percentage of cranky, ill-mannered and woefully under-informed non-participants. … Continue reading

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My Local Energy Journey 2

Part Two I had a lot of specific requirements for my choice of diesel vehicle. I’m sure most people will too. Affordable As I mentioned earlier we don’t have a bunch money right now. So I had to find a … Continue reading

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1981 Mercedes 240D

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My Local Energy Journey

Intro I want to change not just the quantity of energy I consume but the kind. Both where it comes from and how it effects our planet. Most of the oil we consume in the United States is imported. These … Continue reading

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