From the monthly archives: December 2007

Grill blocking and last flashing pip

By On December 27, 2007 · Leave a Comment

Before the onset of winter I blocked the grills with pipe insulating foam. I noticed a drop in MPG once freezing winter arrived. We were averaging around 35mpg around town in freezing temps. It’s hard to tell how much it helps since I have no data with the grills open in similar temperatures.

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The Economic Consequences of Mr. Bush

By On December 20, 2007 · Leave a Comment

Part of the why we are fucked series:

The next president will have to deal with yet another crippling legacy of George W. Bush: the economy. A Nobel laureate, Joseph E. Stiglitz, sees a generation-long struggle to recoup.

Full article.

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Tales of Travel

By On December 16, 2007 · Leave a Comment

Flying sucks. No way around it. Just make the best of it.

I had to make a brief trip to Vancouver where I was stuck in meetings most of the time and never really got to see anything. I hear it’s beautiful but I have no way of knowing, other than the glimpse I got [...]

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Prius Taxi Ride

By On December 11, 2007 · Leave a Comment

Flew into Vancouver, BC today and when I walked out to grab a taxi I was pleased to find a Prius taxi next in line.

Of course I had to chat up the driver during the ride.

His was a 2005 model that has more then 428,000 Kilometers (approx 266,000 miles). The only thing to [...]

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Dexter and Clio’s first day

By On December 4, 2007 · Leave a Comment


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