Ann Arbor Dojo Apartment v3 – Video Tour
Video tour of the new apartment – the dojo room is nearly complete!
2 CommentsCount Down Your Carbon
Anyone recall the Greenolution idea I pushed several times since last Dec? The site with a community-based goal for reducing CO2 emissions that would motivate millions to save $ while saving the environment? It’s finally here – www.CountDownYourCarbon.org
It’s funny how the universe works. I’ve been too busy to launch this side project myself, but wait a few months & a site comes out eerily similar to the one I described. They don’t seem to have a widget yet that would allow people to display their individual impact alongside the global impact & goal as described in my Greenolution pitch, but everything else is there and they’ve done a great job with it! I am thrilled to see this site looking so good.
Also notice on their fluorescent lighting page they have a small link to help you buy them, with an affiliate ID embedded in the link so they make a commission on those sales. That type of link was the primary revenue driver I had planned in phase 1 of the site as well. I’m excited to see this site flourish – they’ve already reduced over 35 million pounds of CO2 since their inception. I think I’ll make an account and register my energy saving stuff now. 
All the Smart Cities are Doing It
Ann Arbor is replacing every street light in the city with LEDs, and reducing their energy usage 55% in the process. The project will cost $650,000 and achieve a return on investment in 4.2 years. The city already implemented LEDs on Washington St between 4th & 5th street and its citizens to submitted feedback via the web. With 98% approval, the city is moving forward.
LEDs: easier on the eyes than fluorescent bulbs and significantly more energy efficient as well. A fellow Googler recently replaced the lighting in her house with LEDs, and her entire upstairs runs on a total of 11 watts. She could leave a light on 24/7 for a year at a cost of about $4. I’m thinking of making the switch…
If you’re living in a city that hasn’t yet made the switch, I tagged this post as ‘business’ and ‘opportunities’ on your behalf. It’s a no-brainer once you’re informed. Good luck!
Daily Self Evaluation – 2005
While feeling introspective, I dug up my Daily Self Evaluation from 2005. I recall going strong on this for a while, but eventually stopping because it was too cumbersome.
I’ve spent a good amount of time rethinking this and am going to take a stab at something better…
Personal Constitution – 2005
This particularly introspective day led me to dig up my old Personal Constitution from 2005. While I’ve stopped looking at this constitution every day, it’s interesting to see how stable my views have remained:
Personal Constitution of Michael Anuzis
Article I. Core Values
1. Humor; The human race has one really effective weapon, and that is laughter.
2. Unwavering Ethical Alignment; Although bending to such pressures may bring loss and suffering in the short term, the long term implications of a firm ethical stance far outshine short-term benefits. ‘Unwavering ethical alignment’ is further defined as:
– Not violating ethics for personal gain
– Not violating ethics to avoid personal suffering
– Not turning a blind eye to the violation of others
3. Beginner’s Mind; I keep a beginner’s mind in all matters. As soon as the mind of a beginner is lost learning will slow, ignorance will build, and the mind will atrophy.
4. Optimism; I am an optimist by choice. With effort it is always possible to see the good in something.
5. Integral View; I will never take a firm stance on an issue without exploring both sides of the argument. The truths of both sides should be acknowledged in all things.
Article II. General Values
1. Integrity; If I say it will be done, it will be done.
2. Simplicity; I value a simple lifestyle.
3. Wealth; The concentration of wealth while others starve should be a source of shame.
Article III. Interpersonal Relationships
1. Non-complacency; It is important to maintain a healthy respect and appreciation of those I interact with.
2. Non-Smothering; People should feel comfortable parting ways with me.
3. Superficiality; I am not superficial under any circumstances.
4. Friendship; I will not deny friendship to anyone.
Article IV. Habits & Behaviors
1. Meditation; I sit in meditation for at least 10 minutes daily.
2. Kung Fu/Tai Chi; I practice a five Kung Fu forms and one rotating Tai Chi loop per day.
3. Introspection; Investment of time with the greatest returns.
4. Mentors; I maintain a minimum of 5 mentors from whom I strive to adopt their strong points.
5. Life & Death; I live each day as though it is my last. I will accept death as it comes, and will have no regrets.
Prisoner’s Dilemma Explained – Game Theory
Why would someone admit to murder despite a lack of hard evidence? Game theory, of course.
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