Tim Cinel

Do you ever consider what components of your power bill add up to the rate that you’re paying? According to innovative British engineer Allan Jones, about 20% of the rate accounts for actual electricity. The majority of the rate is to pay for distribution, power loss and government grid fees. Jones recognised these financial and fuel inefficiencies and proposed a solution, local decentralised power, that managed to save a council 80% in energy costs and is now being implemented in London. (more…)

So tonight I’ve been on a scorched peanut binge. Of course, I completely regret it. Here’s why:

In a single, 300g packet of these “Home Brand” scorched peanuts there’s just under 9,000kJ!!! I’ve nearly eaten them all. That’s almost twice the daiy recommended energy intake. Don’t forget to add the ~105g of fat! Holy shit that’s bad.

The only cure is prevention, don’t buy candy! Another preventative is chewing gum - it generally stops you from eating things.