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It's my understanding that, by regulation, the U.S. auto industry will be required to improve emissions and gas mileage in the near future, but I couldn't recall if that is in the coming year or if it is further off. Upon further research, I found these standards: 2012-33.6 mpg, 2013-34.4 mpg...

There is a lot of pressure on us to make a big production out of the holidays. Sometimes I wish I lived in a simpler time. It should be a very enjoyable time, and it's really not these days.

I will be needing a car in the next year or so. I'm considering just holding off for a couple of years and getting by with our one vehicle in hopes that decent mileage standards will be required by the government. What would you do?

Maybe you didn't completely remove all the nesting material and the remains are getting very hot when you turn the heat on? Maybe your local mechanic could check it out for you.

I am living for the day that the whole planet runs out of plastic. I absolutely hate the stuff, for the most part. It has it's place, but we need a lot less of the stuff around.

We took a stone kicked up by a big semi-truck that was in front of us, and it cracked the windshield. What a bite! Is that something that is generally covered in full by insurance, or does your deductible apply?

I heard on the radio today that Axelrod had his mustache shaved off on some television program as the million dollar goal was met. That didn't take long at all.

I am sure that hot wiring a modern car is a much more complex operation than it ever used to be. I used to know how to do it on my really simple 1972 Plymouth Duster, but not anymore.

I live in the Pacific Northwest where it rains for six months. According to global warming experts, our region is expected to get wetter over time. Maybe you are seeing the effects of global warming where you are?

I had never heard of this until now, and now that I have, graphite powder is on my shopping list. Thanks for passing this helpful info along.

I don't really do it often enough to suit me. The problem is that I am a real wimp about being outside when the weather is cold. A heated garage would solve the problem I guess!

Find one that isn't running and offer to take it off somebody's hands for very little money. That would be a win-win for both parties.

I am considering buying a used motorcycle in preparation for summer. I have the opportunity to do an internship about ten miles away from where I live, and our other vehicle will be in use by other family members vacationing. Can anyone recommend one for a beginner?

I would focus on eliminating all current debt and then on staying out of debt for life. Then I would become a serious student of art and lead the life of a working artist. (I would need an airplane instead of car then!)

Does Amazon offer products like that? It might be worth a look there. I have been pretty surprised by some of the items I have been able to find there.