May 2008


General31 May 2008 07:30 pm

Do fuel saving devices work? - A Current Affair
As we saw on tonight’s show there are a million products out there that claim to save you petrol by installing simple devices in your car. While some punters swear the products actually work and help them save, others say it’s a scam. We examine some

Looking For A Miracle: We Test Automotive ‘Fuel Savers’ - Popular Mechanics
There are dozens of fuel-line magnets on the market. We tested two. They all make similar claims: substantial improvements in fuel economy, reduced emissions and increased horsepower. According to the people selling these devices, as gasoline flows

More On Dr. Astin, Hogan’s New Show, The Rock’s Divorce - ImpactWrestling.com
- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has an article up on Dr. Phil Astin, Chris Benoit’s doctor, being indicted on 175 federal counts of illegal prescription abuse. According to the article, 19 patients, including two WWE wrestlers, were involved and

Ford, Dodge and GMC: Diesel Pickup Truck Tow Test (with Video) - Popular Mechanics
For this test, we loaded 6400-pound John Deere excavators on Zieman trailers. Total weight: 9120 pounds, including about 1100 pounds on the trailer s tongue. If there s a massive load that needs to be moved in this country, few vehicles can

WrestleMania(R) Chopper Rides Into Michigan For Lucky Fan - Forbes
One lucky WWE(R) fan’s dream came true today as his new, custom built WrestleMania XXIV Chopper stormed through his hometown of Lexington, Mich. and right up to Wyatt Crawford’s driveway. The meticulously detailed motorcycle was the grand prize in

‘Biofuel key reason for high food prices’ - Vancouver Sun
UNITED NATIONS - Rising investment in grain-consuming biofuels is a key reason food prices will stay high for at least a decade, an influential study released Thursday says. But the report by two leading international bodies also warns that claims

Healing Our World Commentary: We Are on Our Own But There is Help - Environment News Service
There are few signs that these trends will end any time soon, so we must protect ourselves and help each other. Fortunately, a number of techniques exist that can help many sufferers of environmental illnesses - and the rest of us as well. As anyone

Alternatives to ‘distilled dinosaur juice’ - CNN
( AOL Autos ) — At the dawn of the automobile age, gasoline was the up-and-coming “alternative fuel” — vying with electric batteries and steam power. Gas ultimately won out, of course. But now that we’re running out of distilled dinosaur juice

Study raps biofuels - Windsor Star
Rising investment in grain-consuming biofuels is a key reason food prices will stay high for at least a decade, an influential study released Thursday says. But the report by two leading international bodies also warns that claims biofuels will

These days, getting it fixed is quite a row to mow - Raleigh News & Observer
Story Tools My wife and I have two boys, 12 and 14. At their age, I mowed yards, $5 a yard. My gardener charges $200 a month. Boys, meet yard work. I needed a mower. On sale — a Craftsman with a Briggs & Stratton engine. The boys are eager. Start

General28 May 2008 11:30 pm

Environmental superhero: Snohomish County employee spreads green know - Everett Herald
Before long, Deanna Carveth will have to be fitted with a cape. It would be one woven using renewable materials, of course. “I’ve packaged a lot of household hazardous waste, rendering people’s garages safer from the toxic goo that lived within

Views: Water rates; UW-Whitewater students; biofuel and cleaner air - Wisconsin State Journal
The stigma on the homeless remains great. Madison is known for its welcoming facilities for the homeless. I was one of those a dozen or so years ago. I received much help, for which I’m forever grateful, and got precariously back on my feet. While I

General27 May 2008 11:30 pm

Future Train - Jan. 2006 Cover Story - Popular Mechanics
Published in the January 2006 issue. IMAGINE A MACHINE OF THE FUTURE that moves goods by the ton–by tens of thousands of tons–along specialized transportation corridors. Guided by computers, tracked by GPS and driven by powerful new engines, this

Environmental superhero: Snohomish County employee spreads green know - Everett Herald
Before long, Deanna Carveth will have to be fitted with a cape. It would be one woven using renewable materials, of course. “I’ve packaged a lot of household hazardous waste, rendering people’s garages safer from the toxic goo that lived within

Looking For A Miracle: We Test Automotive ‘Fuel Savers’ - Popular Mechanics
There are dozens of fuel-line magnets on the market. We tested two. They all make similar claims: substantial improvements in fuel economy, reduced emissions and increased horsepower. According to the people selling these devices, as gasoline flows

General23 May 2008 12:30 pm

Healing Our World Commentary: We Are on Our Own But There is Help - Environment News Service
There are few signs that these trends will end any time soon, so we must protect ourselves and help each other. Fortunately, a number of techniques exist that can help many sufferers of environmental illnesses - and the rest of us as well. As anyone

Inventor: liquid boosts mileage, reduces pollution - Katu.com
A southern Oregon inventor claims he has developed a way to not only save you money at the pump but also reduce air pollution. “We’ve come up with a solution to get all of the fuel to burn efficiently,” said the inventor, Bob Kurko. “If you get all

Future Train - Jan. 2006 Cover Story - Popular Mechanics
Published in the January 2006 issue. IMAGINE A MACHINE OF THE FUTURE that moves goods by the ton–by tens of thousands of tons–along specialized transportation corridors. Guided by computers, tracked by GPS and driven by powerful new engines, this

Environmental superhero: Snohomish County employee spreads green know - Everett Herald
Before long, Deanna Carveth will have to be fitted with a cape. It would be one woven using renewable materials, of course. “I’ve packaged a lot of household hazardous waste, rendering people’s garages safer from the toxic goo that lived within

General20 May 2008 05:30 pm

Views: Water rates; UW-Whitewater students; biofuel and cleaner air - Wisconsin State Journal
The stigma on the homeless remains great. Madison is known for its welcoming facilities for the homeless. I was one of those a dozen or so years ago. I received much help, for which I’m forever grateful, and got precariously back on my feet. While I

Healing Our World Commentary: We Are on Our Own But There is Help - Environment News Service
There are few signs that these trends will end any time soon, so we must protect ourselves and help each other. Fortunately, a number of techniques exist that can help many sufferers of environmental illnesses - and the rest of us as well. As anyone

Future Train - Jan. 2006 Cover Story - Popular Mechanics
Published in the January 2006 issue. IMAGINE A MACHINE OF THE FUTURE that moves goods by the ton–by tens of thousands of tons–along specialized transportation corridors. Guided by computers, tracked by GPS and driven by powerful new engines, this

Ionic technology hitting consumers from head to toe - Eagle-Tribune
LOS ANGELES Whether you’re cruising through a drug store or surfing TV channels, you can’t help but notice claims about ions. There are ionic hair dryers. Ionic air purifiers. Ionic foot pads. Even ionic clothes hangers. It sure sounds impressive

Environmental superhero: Snohomish County employee spreads green know - Everett Herald
Before long, Deanna Carveth will have to be fitted with a cape. It would be one woven using renewable materials, of course. “I’ve packaged a lot of household hazardous waste, rendering people’s garages safer from the toxic goo that lived within

Gazette Opinion: Breathing cleaner Yellowstone valley air - Billings Gazette
Cleaner air, thriving businesses. What a great combination for people who live and work in the Billings-Laurel area. The annual report on sulfur dioxide pollution in the Yellowstone Valley shows that the amount emitted by industry in 2007 dropped to

Ford, Dodge and GMC: Diesel Pickup Truck Tow Test (with Video) - Popular Mechanics
For this test, we loaded 6400-pound John Deere excavators on Zieman trailers. Total weight: 9120 pounds, including about 1100 pounds on the trailer s tongue. If there s a massive load that needs to be moved in this country, few vehicles can

Making a ‘79 Corvette purr - Salisbury Post
CORNELIUS Former NASCAR champ Rusty Wallace huddled with Rick Hunter and a producer near one of the bay doors of the Griffin Brothers garage. In the first take Wednesday morning for the film crew, Wallace and Hunter would be looking under the

General19 May 2008 07:30 pm

Making a ‘79 Corvette purr - Salisbury Post
CORNELIUS Former NASCAR champ Rusty Wallace huddled with Rick Hunter and a producer near one of the bay doors of the Griffin Brothers garage. In the first take Wednesday morning for the film crew, Wallace and Hunter would be looking under the

Future Train - Jan. 2006 Cover Story - Popular Mechanics
Published in the January 2006 issue. IMAGINE A MACHINE OF THE FUTURE that moves goods by the ton–by tens of thousands of tons–along specialized transportation corridors. Guided by computers, tracked by GPS and driven by powerful new engines, this

Environmental superhero: Snohomish County employee spreads green know - Everett Herald
Before long, Deanna Carveth will have to be fitted with a cape. It would be one woven using renewable materials, of course. “I’ve packaged a lot of household hazardous waste, rendering people’s garages safer from the toxic goo that lived within

Ford, Dodge and GMC: Diesel Pickup Truck Tow Test (with Video) - Popular Mechanics
For this test, we loaded 6400-pound John Deere excavators on Zieman trailers. Total weight: 9120 pounds, including about 1100 pounds on the trailer s tongue. If there s a massive load that needs to be moved in this country, few vehicles can

General14 May 2008 11:30 pm

05/12 06:35 PM - The Corner on National Review Online
Washington, D.C., May 12, 2008 We are greatly encouraged by the principles and proposals included in Senator McCain’s speech today We agree that a cap-and-trade policy will spur innovation and will create new markets. One can say all kinds of

Environmental superhero: Snohomish County employee spreads green know - Everett Herald
Before long, Deanna Carveth will have to be fitted with a cape. It would be one woven using renewable materials, of course. “I’ve packaged a lot of household hazardous waste, rendering people’s garages safer from the toxic goo that lived within

Ionic technology hitting consumers from head to toe - Eagle-Tribune
LOS ANGELES Whether you’re cruising through a drug store or surfing TV channels, you can’t help but notice claims about ions. There are ionic hair dryers. Ionic air purifiers. Ionic foot pads. Even ionic clothes hangers. It sure sounds impressive

WI Corn Celebrating 100 Years of Better Breathing with Ethanol - Wisconsin Ag Connection
The Wisconsin Corn Growers Association board of directors congratulates the American Lung Association of Wisconsin on reaching its milestone 100-year anniversary and celebrating 100 years of better breathing with a series of ethanol promotions across

General14 May 2008 02:30 am

Consumers bombarded by ionic products - Colorado Springs Gazette
LOS ANGELES - Whether you’re cruising through a drug store or surfing TV channels, you can’t help but notice claims about ions. There are ionic hair dryers. Ionic air purifiers. Ionic foot pads. Even ionic clothes hangers. It sure sounds impressive

Environmental superhero: Snohomish County employee spreads green know - Everett Herald
Before long, Deanna Carveth will have to be fitted with a cape. It would be one woven using renewable materials, of course. “I’ve packaged a lot of household hazardous waste, rendering people’s garages safer from the toxic goo that lived within

Spring Home Improvement - Sun-Journal
My husband and I have had a love-hate relationship with gutters for the past dozen years or so. When we built our current house in 1994, we had gutters installed over the back porch, but when ice built up along the edges of the roof, Steve found it

05/12 06:35 PM - The Corner on National Review Online
Washington, D.C., May 12, 2008 We are greatly encouraged by the principles and proposals included in Senator McCain’s speech today We agree that a cap-and-trade policy will spur innovation and will create new markets. One can say all kinds of

Views: Water rates; UW-Whitewater students; biofuel and cleaner air - Wisconsin State Journal
The stigma on the homeless remains great. Madison is known for its welcoming facilities for the homeless. I was one of those a dozen or so years ago. I received much help, for which I’m forever grateful, and got precariously back on my feet. While I

Ionic technology hitting consumers from head to toe - Eagle-Tribune
LOS ANGELES Whether you’re cruising through a drug store or surfing TV channels, you can’t help but notice claims about ions. There are ionic hair dryers. Ionic air purifiers. Ionic foot pads. Even ionic clothes hangers. It sure sounds impressive

WI Corn Celebrating 100 Years of Better Breathing with Ethanol - Wisconsin Ag Connection
The Wisconsin Corn Growers Association board of directors congratulates the American Lung Association of Wisconsin on reaching its milestone 100-year anniversary and celebrating 100 years of better breathing with a series of ethanol promotions across

General13 May 2008 06:30 am

Ionic technology hitting consumers from head to toe - Eagle-Tribune
LOS ANGELES Whether you’re cruising through a drug store or surfing TV channels, you can’t help but notice claims about ions. There are ionic hair dryers. Ionic air purifiers. Ionic foot pads. Even ionic clothes hangers. It sure sounds impressive

Ford, Dodge and GMC: Diesel Pickup Truck Tow Test (with Video) - Popular Mechanics
For this test, we loaded 6400-pound John Deere excavators on Zieman trailers. Total weight: 9120 pounds, including about 1100 pounds on the trailer s tongue. If there s a massive load that needs to be moved in this country, few vehicles can

Environmental superhero: Snohomish County employee spreads green know - Everett Herald
Before long, Deanna Carveth will have to be fitted with a cape. It would be one woven using renewable materials, of course. “I’ve packaged a lot of household hazardous waste, rendering people’s garages safer from the toxic goo that lived within

You can keep your home cool without going broke - Dubuque Telegraph Herald
You don’t have to pay through the nose to keep cool this summer. Here are some steps you can take to lower your bill, improve comfort and help save the planet. Dehumidify An air conditioning system does more than just cool the air. It lowers humidity

Spring Home Improvement - Sun-Journal
My husband and I have had a love-hate relationship with gutters for the past dozen years or so. When we built our current house in 1994, we had gutters installed over the back porch, but when ice built up along the edges of the roof, Steve found it

Amazon ‘at threat’ from cleaner air - The Australian
CLEANER air due to reduced coal burning could help destroy the Amazon this century, according to a study in the journal Nature. The research identifies a link between reduced sulfur dioxide emissions from coal burning and increased sea surface

General06 May 2008 07:30 pm

Ionic technology hitting consumers from head to toe - Eagle-Tribune
LOS ANGELES Whether you’re cruising through a drug store or surfing TV channels, you can’t help but notice claims about ions. There are ionic hair dryers. Ionic air purifiers. Ionic foot pads. Even ionic clothes hangers. It sure sounds impressive

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