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Going Green

Recycle Aluminum Cans

More than 100 BILLION aluminum cans are sold in the U.S. each year.  Only half are recycled.  Likewise around the world, resulting in 3 BILLION pounds of aluminum cans in landfills around the world.  There […]
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An Amtrak Vacation

Tired of driving across America and seeing nothing but concrete and asphalt (bumpy roads!) ten boring hours a day?! Plan your next vacation on the railroad!  You’ll sit in a comfy cabin with unfettered views […]
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4 Fathers Only

The #1 rule for all Professional Engineers – the folks who design, authenticate, and oversee every construction project – is that nothing is more important than the health of the individuals.  In the case of […]
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Your Carbon Budget

It must be really hard being a young adult these days, what with all the terrible problems you’ve inherited ~ mostly climate change.  An analysis at Carbon Brief indicates that young folks will need to […]
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Rake Leaves 4 Health

A gas leaf blower emits more toxins and pollution than an automobile operating for 8 hours.  It also disrupts the entire neighborhood for blocks around with noise.  Nix the gas blower and get a battery […]