Writing
This is some of my written work, if you would like copies of any of the stories below, please e-mail me at vas.sridharan at gmail.com.
The Dallas Morning News
Owners' 2 cents, Independent gas stations say tiny margins may squeeze them out
Sunday, Sept. 19, 2007, 1D
Synopsis: Independent gas station owners and operators are saying that, even in times of record prices, it is becoming harder and harder for them to survive. Read the story.
Going green for your wallet, Even the smallest measures can lower your power bills
Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007, 1D
Synopsis: Who's buying into the green craze and how people are doing it without breaking the bank. Read the story.
Rig owners leave gulf for longer-term deals, Other economic environs are better for them
Monday, Sept. 17, 2007, 1D
Synopsis: Oil and gas rig owners are leaving the shallow Gulf of Mexico because they say that can get longer contracts elsewhere. Read the story.
Texas taking bids on offshore wind, Land office puts tracts in gulf waters up for lease in drive for profit and more energy
Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007, 1D
Synopsis: For the first time in the U.S., Texas is offering pieces of the Gulf of Mexico specifically to develop wind farms. Read the story.
Rig counts give clues, but not the full picture
Monday, July 30, 2007, 1D
Synopsis: The oil and gas rig count is rising, but what does that tell about the state of the industry? Read the story.
Yellow Cab thinking greener
Monday, Aug. 13, 2007, 5D
Synopsis: The largest cab company in Dallas is adding a few hybrids to their fleet in the hopes of converting every cab to a more fuel efficient model. Read the story.
Airlines are feeling the pinch, As long as fuel costs remain high, carriers expected to struggle for profits
Monday, July 16, 2007, 2D
Synopsis: Right before second-quarter earnings are announced, analysts say profits will be lower than originally expected. Read the story.
The Indianapolis Star
A special brand of loyalty, Like no others, fans of NASCAR pledge their allegiance to drivers' sponsors
Sunday, Aug. 6, 2006, A1
Synopsis: NASCAR fans are fiercely loyal to their drivers; so loyal, in fact, that they will make it a point to patronize their driver's sponsors. Read the story.
Most of the other stories from The Indianapolis Star are expired links on their Web site. Please e-mail me if you are interested in any of my other work from the paper.
The Daily Illini
Protesters march on Chicago, Thousands peacefully rally against war in Iraq
Friday, March 16, 2007, Online only
Synopsis: A recap of the Iraq war protest that drew thousands to downtown Chicago. Read the story.