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An excellent starting point is the Rocky Mountain Institute (www.rmi.org). Loaded with uncommon sense with the thrust that efficiency is more cost...
We are all "prostitutes" in that we sell our services for a fee. We receive compensation or we make payment for things that we wouldn't otherwise...
I have inadvertently left my map light on overnight. No problem the next morning (12 hours).
1. Acceleration to speed limit Moderate to 44 mph. 2. EV Switch none 3. Commute Distance 45 km (30 mi) 4. Typical speed 66 mph on highway, 45 mph...
CU (Consumer Reports) has some good points, but to often they cling to outdated paradigms. It is not mpg, but rather cost per mile (kilometer)....
Consumer Reports and Car Talk have addressed "Slick 50" type products repeatedly. All conclusions are to save your money, do regular oil changes...
Chai tea with soy milk. One-half of each. In winter, heat three minutes in microwave. In summer, chill with ice. Best above 3,000 meter elevation.
I am one of the fortunate few. My employer provides full coverage (medical, dental, vision) for me and my family. No deductible, no co-pay. We do...
What continues to amaze is that, given the above understanding, any perspective can invoke political expediency, claim the cloak of "conservative"...
I purchased the "lifetime" plan for Sirius. Not cheap, but time has a way of passing quickly and the service "breaks even" in 48 months. I try to...
60 miles, 30 mi each way. Prius earns 50+ mpg in winter, 60+ mpg in summer. Sirius satellite radio and CDs make the drive a nice way to mentally...
1. Plug-in for Engine Block Heater to ensure faster warm-up, fewer emissions in morning and better fuel economy? No problem! A necessity in cold...
We have used TurboTax forever. Our returns are complicated with income, rentals, expenses, credits and the like. TurboTax serves us well, every year.
An old and true rule for diplomacy and difficult negotiations: 1) Stroke, don't strike; 2) Ask, don't accuse; and 3) Have the most patience...
The Rocky Mountain Institute has had ultra light, super efficient "hypercars" in development for some time:...
We pre- and re-cycle everything possible. We use heavy duty cloth bags for grocery shopping (I hate those hard-to-recycle plastic bags). We have a...
Strong and resilant communities need a strong local economy and workforce. Wal Mart under cuts every local economy. Millions of dollars leave the...
Prius handles the Grapevine (I-5) very well. Full green battery going downhill, good torque uphill. Fuel economy not impaired that much,...
Wal Mart devastates local economies, imports huge amounts of goods from mainland China (usually produced under almost-slave-like conditions). I...
I appreciate the thoughtful tone of these discussions. Abortion, hormones, contraception and related topics have been discussed from every...
