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Obama's dirty little secret: his Presidential limo is a gas guzzler

Should we care that Obama's Presidential Limo will get single digit miles per gallon?




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Taxing gas: A great idea, but can it fly?

A consensus is emerging in support of a price floor for gasoline, but getting it through Congress may be difficult. And will Obama expend capital on the idea?




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Gas is cheap! Bring back the SUVs!

With gas prices nearing 5-year lows, sales trends for small and large cars are reversing.




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Why Volkswagen should revive the retro Microbus

Why Volkswagen should bring back the Microbus.




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Fact or fiction: Baking soda and peroxide make your pans shine

So many people have pinned this easy cleaning tip on Pinterest and shared it on Facebook, it has to work, right?




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Cinnamon: Good for pastry; bad for your liver

The most commonly used cinnamon, cassia, contains a natural element that when used in large amounts can cause liver damage.




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12 health benefits of apple cider vinegar

From soothing sore throats and upset stomachs to fighting hiccups and diabetes, the health benefits of apple cider vinegar go beyond fold remedies.



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10 health benefits of honey

From fighting dandruff and drunkenness to treating coughs and cuts, honey is a powerhouse of potential health benefits.



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9 foods that fight bad breath

Skip the commercial mouthwash and eat your halitosis away instead.




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How to remove label glue from glass easily and naturally

After trying several methods to remove the label glue from the bottles, I finally found the winner.




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The health benefits of ginseng

The herb known as the 'divine root' comes in several forms that can be used to speed recovery and improve concentration, among other things.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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12 ways to use raw shea butter

Believe the hype: Shea butter really is a wonderful all-around health and beauty balm.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Hormones haywire? Balance them naturally!

Suffering from hot flashes, fatigue, insomnia or anxiety? Hormonal imbalance could be to blame — try these natural remedies to get things back on track.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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How to treat a bee sting naturally

Pesky insects can be a real pain during summer outdoor activities, but these simple remedies ease the aftermath of a bee sting.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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10 health benefits of lemons

From hindering kidney stones and taming inflammation to fighting disease, lemons are brimming with potential.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Acupressure: 5 health problems it can help

From headaches to anxiety, your aches can be eased using this ancient Chinese healing method.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Do natural antibiotics work and are they safe?

Herbals and natural food alternatives may offer you a chance to skip the pills next time you're sick.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Health benefits of probiotics aren't just for tummies

Research is finding that probiotics might be useful in treating high blood pressure, anxiety, eczema and other maladies.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Edible plants you can find in the wild (or your backyard)

If you know what to look for, you can find wild plants that will calm a fever, freshen your breath or make a lovely cup of tea.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Beehive 'resin' could be a cure for hair loss

Bees give us pollination and honey. Now new research suggests their hives may also help prevent hair loss.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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5 herbal remedies to help you through winter

A quick trip to the backyard (or store) can yield the right plants to create healing concoctions at home.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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5 herbs for beautiful skin

From thyme to tea tree oil, natural remedies can help with dandruff, sun damage and more.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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How to get rid of under-eye bags and dark circles

Trying to get rid of those dark circles and bags under your eyes? Look in your kitchen for easy remedies



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Stanford study measures health benefits of nature walks

We know that spending time in nature is good for us, but researchers have now quantified the benefits.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Friendly gut bacteria love leafy greens

A special sugar in these greens keeps good bacteria happy.




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11 natural mosquito bite remedies

Want to ditch that annoying itch from mosquito bites? These natural remedies can provide itch relief so you can get back to enjoying the great outdoors.




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Scientists decipher pepper's incredible anti-cancer properties

The Indian long pepper's use in traditional medicine dates back thousands of years.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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The surprising health benefits of ginger

Ginger root has been used medicinally for more than 2,000 years, here are just some health benefits of ginger.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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How to get natural sunburn relief

Overdo it in the sun? From aloe vera to baking soda to oatmeal, these common household supplies make effective homemade sunburn remedies.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Why you should learn how to breathe

Diaphragmatic breathing is easy to master and good for your body and mind. So, here's how to breathe correctly.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Watch horse run back into danger to help its family escape Simi Valley wildfire

A horse near the East Fire in California runs back into danger to save its family.




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Nissan's Leaf EV will be affordable -- and easy to plug in

What if they built electric vehicles (EVs) and there was no place to plug them in? That’s been the chicken-and-egg conundrum keeping EVs off the market in mod




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Nissan Leaf reservations begin April 20

Nissan North America offers details about how customers can place reservations for a 2011 Nissan Leaf, with prices starting at $25,280.




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Lance Armstrong backs all-electric Nissan Leaf

Seven-time Tour de France champion to become first person in America to own the new green car.



  • Arts & Culture

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Honda CR-Z hybrid now available

The Honda CR-Z is the newest hybrid to hit the streets of America.




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Want a hug from a polar bear?

Expect one if you buy the new all-electric Nissan Leaf.



  • Arts & Culture

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Behind-the-scenes of Nissan's polar bear commercial

Automaker pulls back the curtain to reveal the magic behind its latest ad for the all-electric Leaf.



  • Arts & Culture

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Honda hybrid sales increase during September

Honda hybrid sales increased during September 2010 including a 338 percent increase for the Civic.




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2011 Nissan Leaf production begins

Production of the 2011 Nissan Leaf has begun at the company’s Oppama, Japan facility.




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Nissan Leaf: The home blogger takes the driver's seat

With the all-electric Nissan Leaf, your home acts as the car's primary 'filling station.' How will this impact potential buyers who live in apartments or don'




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6 things I learned about the Nissan Leaf

A Bay Area tech entrepreneur became the first owner of a Nissan Leaf last weekend, and the company says it will the first 20,000 orders delivered by next summer




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A week of firsts: Liftoff for the Leaf, Volt, Think City and the Benz fuel-cell car

Automakers who wanted 2010 bragging rights had to field their cars this week or risk getting the news swallowed up by the Christmas rush. So a whole lot of peop




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19.9 million natural gas vehicles by 2016

Pike Research forecasts huge boost in NGV market — but there will only be 26,000 natural gas refueling stations worldwide.




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Researchers predict 359,000 plug-in electric vehicles by 2017

A new forecast from Pike Research says California and New York will be the most popular states for PEV sales.




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February 2011 hybrid and EV sales

Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf sales are down and the Toyota Prius reigns supreme.




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Nissan Leaf: Kelley Blue Book's greenest car

Kelley Blue Book releases its list of top 10 green cars for 2011, and the all-electric Nissan Leaf ousts the 2010 winner, the Toyota Prius.




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The Leaf vs. Volt battle continues

After a slow start, sales of the Nissan Leaf are picking up and the competition between the Leaf and the Volt is heating up.




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Ryan Reynolds backs the electric Nissan LEAF

Actor partners with automaker to promote a greener lifestyle and help represent the company's new Innovation for Endurance campaign.




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The Nissan Leaf's delivery issues: On a slow boat from Japan

The lucky few have gotten their Nissan Leafs, but the company has scaled back its 2011 U.S. deliveries from 20,000 to 10,000, and dampened expectations about a




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Toyota and Honda hybrid sales drop in July 2011

Reduced production is leading to sales declines for both Toyota and Honda hybrids.