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  Met the Prius

  I was privileged to meet the 2010 Generation III Prius in January, at a private event held in Detroit.

  The solar panel makes perfect sense, if you live somewhere (like Arizona, for instance) where the engine would otherwise have to run extensively to cool the car down. Since the solar panel runs the ventilation system, and pre-cools the car, the engine can run LESS, which SAVES GAS.

  Also, the Gen III Prius is more comfortable, with more seat adjustments, telescoping steering adjustment, and more rear head room. The larger engine gets better fuel economy at highway speeds, which is the key to the increased MPG ratings.

  While I did not have the opportunity to drive the car, I was able to crawl under the car, speak with the chief engineer, and also disassemble a few parts to get 'into the works' of the Gen III Prius.

  Having important driving information now in the line-of-sight while driving is a major safety improvement! The Touch Tracer system is a unique innovation that makes an incredible amount of sense.

  Now, we just wait for the plug-in version...On The specs and the dish on the 2010 third generation Prius posted 8 months, 2 weeks ago 4 Responses

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  Dissin' the witchcraft

  You know, some of the best things owe a bit to a little of the craft ;)

  I'll have to check into BD wine...On The dirt on biodynamic and 'authentic' wines posted 12 months ago 7 Responses

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  Give Peas a Chance

  Personally, I've found that Tofurkey is AMAZINGLY tasty!
  Serve up some real traditional foods: Squash, Corn, Beets, Apples, Nuts... a little Tofurkey goes a long way, when you eat the real seasonal, LOCAL foods...
  On Smaller breasts are better, and other advice for holiday-bird quandaries posted 1 year ago 28 Responses

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  More poison to the planet

  All the hormones that one ingests ends up flushing through and into the water cycle...
  Puget Sound has tested positive for an amazing array of hormones, all from people!
  I'd prefer NOT to add more toxins to the planet, thanks.

  For me, the Diva cup works excellently, and with a bit of home industry, I've sewn up a few "spotter" pads from some soft flannel, with wings that work.On A review of eco-minded feminine products posted 1 year ago 46 Responses

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  What's fair trade?

  So, do the people that moan and complain about Starbucks shop at Walmart?

  Starbucks is working to help coffee growers qualify for the Fair Trade/Organic/Shade grown designation. They are helping bring about change in the industry, so that MORE coffee growers are helped this way.

  Starbucks has a plan for how long until ALL their coffee is certified... and it isn't by dumping their current growers, it's by helping those growers better themselves.On Starbucks will double its purchase of fair-trade coffee posted 1 year ago 5 Responses