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"Murphy was an optimist!"

I’m heating Knoxville November 17, 2009 9:11 am

Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life, Family, Of Being Dad
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I want a Christmas tree. Not the kind with pine needles but the kind you find in a submarine that tells you which hatches are open. With the beautiful weather we have been experiencing, our windows open during the day. The nights are a little to chilly. Of late, the heater has been turned on to combat the cold, but much to my chagrin, at least one window seems to remain open each night. If you have noticed slightly warmer days in Knoxville, you can thank my family and my elevated electric bill.

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Calling the electronic gurus January 29, 2008 11:25 am

Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Gadgets, Technology
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If I have a device that is labeled as needing 12v 250ma and I have a power supply that outputs 12v 1200ma am I putting my device at risk?

I seem to recall someone once telling me the milliamps don’t really matter but that doesn’t feel right.

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Kilowatt Ours (41 minutes) December 10, 2007 7:40 am

Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Activism, Economy, Environment, Touchy Subjects
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If you watch the first 5 minutes you’ll watch the whole thing…and you’ll turn off your lights. Tell your power company you want green power.

Learn more at the Sierra Club.

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How green are you? Open your windows! October 26, 2007 1:53 am

Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life, Environment, Touchy Subjects
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In case you haven’t noticed, the weather has turned. Fall is here! And right now, at least in Knoxville, the temperature couldn’t be more perfect. Several days ago I turned off our air conditioner and opened the windows. Not only am I enjoying the outdoor sounds, such as rain and birds, I can expect a lower electrical bill. Imagine if an entire city turned off their air conditioners and opened the windows!

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