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  Riding the big black Dutch bicycles around Amsterdam last year was the first time I've really enjoyed riding a bike in years - and it had nothing to do with the extra-curriculars Amsterdam is known for.  It was the first time I felt comfortable in the saddle, partly because of the dedicated lanes but also because most everyone was going about the same pace.  Maybe I'm just prematurely aged beyond my years, but I prefer a steady pace, and I hate getting blown off the bike path by a spandex-clad Lance-wannabe.  The NYT article is definitely right in saying that "bike culture" can be as much of an impediment as "car culture" to the Average rider.

  On U.K. subsidizes EVs, Amory Lovins talks trucks, and more green auto news posted 7 months ago 2 Responses

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  The Ecover tablets work very well - I've never had a problem.  The plastic wraps are a bit annoying, but (correct me if I'm wrong) I thought the plastic was the biodegradable corn version. Not perfect, but what is.  Plus these are the only ones I've seen at my local store.

  As for regular liquid soap, I ususally get either the Ecover or Seventh Gen dish soap for the non-dishwasher safe things.

  On A test of green(er) dishwasher detergents posted 7 months ago 6 Responses

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  Wait a minute - in one paragraph Akst is saying that recycled cans and local rutabagas are "nonsense" with respect to the real concern, our carbon footprint.  But it's perfectly acceptable to start with modest energy-saving measures like CFLs and weatherizing, so long as it leads to long-term change.  So what, locally-sourced produce and recycling don't reduce carbon emissions or lead to long-term change now?  Come off of it.  Akst claims that Earth Day is an "empty gesture" because he knows of people that self-righteously claim eco-purity when in fact their not perfect.  Big surprise: people aren't perfect. 

  On Earth Day: the ultimate empty gesture posted 7 months ago 6 Responses

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  Well put Bill.  "The Man from Clear Lake" is an excellent biography as well.  I'm quite proud to claim to have learned much of what I now know from the Institute that bears Sen. Nelson's name at UW-Madison.

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  Black Walnuts Certainly Will Stain

  Definitely use gloves.  It took weeks for my walnut-stained hand to return to normal.On How to turn black walnuts into a delicious dish posted 1 year, 1 month ago 2 Responses