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How Low Can They Go? New Computer to Go for the Same Price as a Curry Dinner
Necessity, it’s said, is the mother of invention. Small wonder, then, that a new small wonder designed to put comp…
Bounty Towels: The Crystal Meth of Paper Products
In general, I am not one to brag; but I can be a little smug when it comes to trumpeting my eco credentials. Because the…
Is Faux Grass a Green Idea for Fido?
If your dog isn’t a city dweller and is lucky enough to have a backyard, he probably runs around on grass. Because…
Poverty or Poison? Mexico Beaches and the Human Stain
I’ve been to Mexico many times, always typically as a dirty surfing traveler. I’ve gotten sick. Whether it&#…
The First 100 Days of Deepwater Horizon: Somebody Call Jack Bauer
From the Hill… Our friends at the Heritage Foundation (who think Jack Bauer is a real person) have deployed multip…
Responsible Retailers: Shop to Support Animal Welfare
We love to spoil our dogs, cats, parakeets, and hamsters. In fact, Americans spend $45 billion annually on pets! Instead…
A Fair Charge? Chevy Volt to Start at $41K
Momentum seems to be mounting toward what may be a sea change in the automobile market – and hopefully the beginni…