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Lead Stories: Friday, July 18, 2008

Kate O’Neill:
Powering something other than ourselves?
(Elite Athlete Blog - Entry #3)

Posted February 18th, 2008 at 4:35 PM by Kate O'Neill

Section: Elite Athlete Blogs, Kate O'Neill

Hi, this is my blog in TFS’s Elite Athlete Blog Series. Bookmark http://kateoneill.thefinalsprint.com/ and check back every other Monday for my latest entry as I strive for the 2008 Summer Olympics!

In terms of energy conservation, I like to think that I’m fairly good to the environment. My reality came crashing down on me this morning when I blew a fuse while using both a microwave oven and a panini press at the same time. It took me a second to realize what I had done and then I felt horrified that I was using that much energy just to make lunch for my boyfriend and me.

I felt guilty about it until going for my second run and listening to a “Science Friday” podcast. (“Science Friday” is weekly discussion of the latest news in science, technology, health, and the environment on National Public Radio. Read the rest of this entry »

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