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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: In the reaches of my mind: 9 of 9
Mind's eye Don't want to die of a heart attack, better stop fighting back. set my soul free, just be. Never mind your busy mind, It's playing games and paying fines, and stalling, it's sorry. Do you see your mind's eye? ten thousand things to bring you down, so many you's your own true self just can't be found. Do you listen... More..
Autos > Fuel Economy What is ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD)?: 7 of 7
If you're old enough to remember the Beatles, try to remember the trucks of the times with billowing smoke stacks. Sure you can still see smoke from some of them now, but nowhere near the amount that used to come from them, you could smell it much stronger back then too. Since then we have progressed with technology and ever... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues Guide to energy efficient computing: 6 of 6
The Fast Answer first - Just go to your control panel then power options, there it is, with suggested themes and options to modify the suggestions, click the advanced tab for a few more, although not very advanced options, The Hibernate tab allows you turn your computer on and off more rapidly, a "deeper sleep" than sleep, i... More..
Autos > Fuel Economy How to make your own biodiesel: 5 of 5
I assume that if you want to know how to make biodiesel, you just might want to try it too. So I will list some sources for the materials as I talk about them. As in all good Policies and Procedures, the first thing is "gather your supplies" Oil Water Lye Methanol, maybe some pure isopropyl alcohol and phenolphthalein soluti... More..
Autos > Fuel Economy How to start a diesel vehicle in cold weather: 5 of 5
The method to starting a Diesel in cold weather is entirely dependent on the vintage of the engine. If yours is a more recent year then by all means follow the manufacturer's instructions, at least first. All Diesel engine manufacturers understand the problems with the cold, and because of so many more light trucks and cars ... More..
Autos > Hybrids What is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV)?: 4 of 4
A hybrid vehicle with a plug, simple answer, giant ramifications. A Hybrid vehicle has a gas engine, electric motor and a generator. The efficiency equation works out for those vehicles to have fairly modest sized batteries and the whole electrical side of the equation means "help" for the gas engine, help get it up to speed... More..
Autos > Car Reviews Car reviews: 2007 Mazda MAZDA3: 3 of 3
Just outside of the new big three, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan, the Fun Japanese car company, Mazda, works to get noticed. They have lots of different, fun type cars. If you're just about ready to settle for an econobox, they can save your the day with their Mazda 3. A fun, sporty, small, car. You can mix your fun and economy ... More..
Autos > Car Reviews Car reviews: 2007 Honda Odyssey: 3 of 3
I almost bought a minivan. That almost sounds like the old rock song, "I almost cut my hair" Yes, I thought I needed the ability to haul my equipment from job to job and have something that I could take extended trips with. I looked at them all and decided that if it had to be a mini van, then it had to be a Honda. Honda jus... More..
Autos > Car Reviews Car reviews: 2007 Lexus RX 400h: 3 of 3
Think about hybrid cars, you think about high mileage vehicles. Now, SUV's, ahh, big things that feel safe but get bad gas mileage, OK, now Lexus, hmm, ultimate Luxury in the human range of cars. Combine them, huh? The 400 RXh is that combination with some different results. Mileage is like an upside down car 31 city, 27 Hig... More..
Autos > Car Reviews Car reviews: 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: 2 of 2
I think Mercedes is almost over the poisoned Chrysler thinking. It seemed like they forgot that hey are the one who invented the first practical. It seems below Mercedes to play the "me too, I wanna play game" with American big SUV's. Mercedes already has the G-Wagon with its tough off road reputation and an almost cult like... More..