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Thursday, September 21, 2006
Random acts of ... whatever.
It's really hard to generate truly random numbers, as the Wall Street Journal explains. This hard truth, plus some human psychological tendencies, are driving some iPod owners nuts. Sunday, September 17, 2006
Little things making a difference.
Too many people associate conservation with sacrifice. There are plenty of small steps we can take to reduce waste that require little or no sacrifice. Here's Exhibit A. I'm becoming a fan of compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs) -- the swirly designs that screw into conventional incandescent lightbulb sockets. They're an ideal way to conserve a lot of energy without making a huge sacrifice. As Fast Company magazine recently explained: Compact fluorescents emit the same light as classic incandescents but use 75% or 80% less electricity. CFLs are not perfect. To me, their worst attribute is that they take a little time to achieve full brightness, whereas a incandescent is instantaneous. They can't be used with dimmers, 3-way switches or photoelectric switches. They don't work in little lamps where a shade clamps into place on the bulb. While they cost more, CFLs more than pay for themselves over time. The cheapest place I've found them is Costco, where you can get them for $2 apiece in a pack of eight. CFLs will never replace every incandescent, but I'm looking for opportunities to use them. Labels: energy, Light bulbs
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