Lower Electric Bills

With gas over $4 a gallon, we're all trying to cut our expenses wherever we can. Well how about cutting your electric bill? With a better air conditioner, properly working ducts and better home insulation you can make a big difference in your energy use. Even better, FPL will not only help you figure out just what your home needs, they'll also help you pay for certain upgrades and repairs.

Here's the information about FPL's energy rebates.

Oil & Tomato Detectives

Although the source of the salmonella-tainted tomatoes isn't know yet, the situation could have been far worse if the outbreak hadn't been caught early. USA Today has a fascinating story about how local health officials and the CDC worked together to discover what was making people sick.

They also have a report about the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's efforts to change regulations so they can more thoroughly investigate oil prices and uncover any sort of price manipulation.

Happy reading (I promise, it doesn't feel like homework)!

Dump the Pump

I don't know about you, but I'm completely fed up with giving my money to oil companies.

As if in answer to our prayers, multiple South Florida transit organizations are getting together for "Dump the Pump" day on Thursday. We're encouraged to carpool, try a vanshare program and use public transport.

I actually went to the County Transit websites and found a bus route to get to work that's not nearly as compicated as I thought it would be. I'm going to pick out a good back and enjoy a nice leisurely ride, without the stress of people tailgating, cutting me off, or any of the other things that can drive us crazy driving in South Florida.

You can find the info about "Dump the Pump" day at www.1800234ride.com They also have links to both Miami Dade Transit and Broward County Transit so you can plan your own routes.

Together we can save money and the planet!