I used to make fun of people who drove Hummers. I would see those suburban road warriors taking up a lane and a half on …
Safety
Are Low Energy Lights an Invitation for Crime?
The light is on and someone’s home. This was once a sure signal for would-be criminals who might be deterred from …
Diamonds Aren’t a Girl’s Best Friend
Who am I to argue with the Madison Avenue suits who coined the phrase “diamonds are a girl’s best friendR…
Sorry, But I’m Not Driving a Hybrid! 10 Reasons Why Good People Are Sticking with SUVs
Trade in your SUV for a hybrid? Now that’s a stretch for many drivers who are hooked on the notion that more is mo…
Why Don’t Women Feel Safe Riding Public Transit?
We’ve all had that moment of realization, walking through a lonely parking lot or waiting at a dimly lit subway st…
5 Natural Flea Care Tips
You’re resolved: toxic chemicals are out of your life. Now how about your fellow creatures? Our pets deserve natur…
A New Method to Detect Melamine
Serious hikers and those who travel are quite familiar with the many varieties of portable water testers. But who would …
The Tyranny of 'Dry Clean Only'
When I was 21, I used to think that the definition of a proper grownup was someone who took their dry-clean-only clothes…