| Carectomy.com: Removing Cars from People |
| Written by Hank Green | ||
| Monday, 08 October 2007 | ||
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It might surprise you to know that the majority of adult americans have a sizeable growth frequently attached to their ass. This growth is the cause of a great deal of personal pain and plight. It is the leading cause of death in American youth, and a leading contributor to the obesity epidemic. It costs the average family more than $7000 a year to manage, more than three times what is spent on all other health care. We've become far too dependent on cars in our society, and I'm happy to be one of the many folks who is undergoing a voluntary, partial carectomy right now. There's no wiser decision for your health, your pocketbook and your planet. But that's not to say that it's an easy change to make. In fact, it can be annoying...or even impossible. But Carectomy.com hopes to be a guide for people who want to begin the process. It's something that a lot of people are going to have to do. So, instead of launching another green car blog, EcoGeek is happy to launch the world's first No Car Blog. Josh Liberles, who is running the blog, is a long-time biking advocate and writer in New Mexico, and we're lucky to have him on the team. Check out a few of these posts to see if you like what's going on at Carectomy.
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Promoting the right type of bicycles
written by Steve , October 08, 2007
How does it look like?
written by MTW-Office , October 09, 2007
Site is offline
Equestrian Horse Sale
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written by Lex , October 09, 2007
I'm extremely excited about this site!
Great Idea
written by Mark , October 09, 2007
Not using a car is cheaper, less stressful, faster and more efficient - depending on where you live..
I'm fortunate enough to live in a place where there has been an anti-car transport policy for the last 40 years and we have efficient public transport infrastructure. But sadly, for most people this is just a dream and in most places a car is the only feasible method of transport.
Cork Oak Floors
written by Team Wicanders , October 09, 2007
Hi there!
We’ve just launched a cool new blog about Cork Oak Floors and wanted you guys to take a look at it. Since you are experts in green building and sustainable design alternatives, we were hoping you’d be able to share some of your thoughts with us. What would motivate an architect or interior designer to choose cork over hard wood or carpet? Do you have any comments about installation or maintenance? Do you think its health benefits are a good fit for hospitals, nursing homes and children’s centers? Would appreciate comments from people how have first-hand experience with cork oak floors. http://www.WicandersCorkOakBlog.com. Sincerely, Team Wicanders 
i can't see it!
written by louise Rouse , October 14, 2007
hi, my overland journey from london to japan was apparently mentioned (according to my friend josh, the person the article was mainly about) but i can't see the website!, both safari and firefox say 'the server could not be found' - it doesn't exist! any idea why?
My Comment
written by Auto Parts Car Parts , December 13, 2007
that's the reason why i so love mass transits. they're electric so it's environment friendly.
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