Dr. Bowden, author of “The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth,” updated his list with some favorite foods that are easy to find but don’t always find their way into our shopping carts. Here’s his advice.
(HT:read the rest)
Can you guess what this is tied too?
“Buy N Large“ (answer here)
After listening to Hugh H. on his C-Span interview with Willful Blindness author Andy McCarthy, prosecutor of the blind sheik in the first World Trade Center bombing (audio part 1 here; part 2 here), I wonder:
What would have happened if the WTC fell during the 1993 bombing? How would the US have responded? Would the 9/11-Truthers exist, or not because there was no internet then? How different the world would be…
BORN ON THE FOURTH OF JULY (1989)
They must think we were born yesterday to believe protesters at the 1972 Republican National Convention donned what appear to be Reeboks (see Tom Cruise’s footwear) a full seven years before they made their U.S. debut.
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN (2002)
Con man Frank Abagnale Jr. (Leonardo DiCaprio) swindled millions by posing as a Pan Am pilot, a Harvard-educated doc, and an assistant prosecutor, all before the age of 19 and the year 1969. So why does a FedEx delivery truck (which didn’t exist before 1971) make a cameo?
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS (1956)
Here’s one more to etch in stone: Thou shall do thy research. Look closely on the back of Bithiah’s (Nina Foch) circa 1500 B.C. frock, and you’ll see a zipper. The dependable closure didn’t make its public debut until the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair.
NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN (2007)
Perhaps the Coen brothers should have stolen a line from fellow 2007 Best Picture nominee There Will Be Blood, since it looks like Llewelyn Moss (Josh Brolin) could have been drinking your milkshake at nearby Carl’s Jr. (except for the fact that the chain didn’t come to the Lone Star State until several years later).
APOLLO 13 (1995)
In her hour of darkness, Barbara Lovell (Mary Kate Schellhardt), the daughter of an astronaut in peril, had words of wisdom from the Beatles album Let it Be to comfort her. Though the single was released in March 1970, the full-length album that she is holding did not go on sale until May 1970 — a full month after this scene was set.
AMERICAN GRAFFITI (1973)
Where were you in ‘62? The set designers for George Lucas’ classic cruising movie must have forgotten where they were (and the film’s tagline) judging by the poster for 1972’s movie musical Cabaret visible behind John Milner’s (Paul Le Mat) blazing hot rod.
ROB ROY (1995)
Liam Neeson must be stuck on Band-Aid brand since it looks like he forgot to take off the adhesive bandage before filming this scene set in the 18th century Scottish highlands. ‘Cause, seriously, it’s not like Robbie boy went to the Walgreens, right?
Why do so many athletes make permenant residence in Texas and Florida? Could it be that there is no state income tax there? Or is it just the weather?
Unless you get a truly enthusiastic response from your interlocutor—which is possible—be very wary of recounting…
1. A dream.
2. The recent changes in your child’s nap schedule.
3. The route you took to get here.
4. An excellent meal you once had at a restaurant.
5. The latest additions to your wine cellar.
6. An account your last golf game.
7. The plot of a movie, play, or movie—in particular, the funny parts.
What do these subjects have in common? The listener has nothing to add. He or she must just hear you describe your experience.
(From here)
If: 300 Ugandan children die each day from malaria.
And: delaying the indoor spraying of DDT will surely cost lives
Then why don’t more people favor using DDT to save lives? (link)
7. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 Diesel
Who says you can’t ride in a luxury sedan and still look out for the environment? Though we loved our Mercedes 300D, we have to say that the 1985 Mercedes Benz 190 is a classy way to roll. With 26/35 mpg and a combined 30 mpg, others will be green with envy at your green ride — but only in the diesel version. If you find an “E” you’ve gone one letter too far. Last we checked — we found a mustard cream Mercedes 190D that sold for just over $3,000.
FUEL ECONOMY: 26 MPG City / 35 MPG Highway / 30 MPG Combined
RECENT LISTING: $3,060 - EBay Motors
CURRENT SALE PRICE: $600
WHERE TO BUY: Craigslist, Kansas City
6. 1987 Honda Civic CRX HF
What we have here is the extra special Honda CRX HF which gets 42/51 MPG with a combined fuel economy rating of 46 MPG. Not too shabby — and Murilee’s even seen a 1986 model-year CRX HF in great condition down on the Alameda Street. It also looks awesome with that two-tone paint. Sure it only has 58 HP, but when you sip fuel like this you can enjoy the ride.
FUEL ECONOMY: 42 MPG City / 51 MPG Highway / 46 MPG Combined
RECENT LISTING: $650 - Craigslist
CURRENT SALE / AUCTION PRICE: $1,025
WHERE TO BUY: eBay, Utah
5. Solectria Force Electric Car
Assuming you aren’t in the mood for spending money on fuel, you could always go the electric route. Numerous electric cars have been made over the years, and the Solectria Force is one of the better deals. Based on the Geo Metro, the little car has a top speed of 68 mph and a range of about 40 miles, but you can’t beat the unlimited mileage. There is a Force for sale at the low, low price of somewhere above $3,500.
FUEL ECONOMY: Unlimited
RECENT LISTING: $9,600 (reserve not met) - eBay
CURRENT SALE / AUCTION PRICE: $3,550 (reserve not met)
WHERE TO BUY: eBay, Boston
4. 2004 VW Jetta TDI Station Wagon
Not every used car that gets great fuel economy is a small beater hatch. One car that acheives great mileage and has lots of usable space is the beautiful and powerful Jetta TDI Station Wagon. With the manual transmission, you can achieve 34/42 mpg with a 35 mpg combined. This TDI wagon has just about every option and is only up to $16,000. That’s a little steeper than most, but you get German quality and wagon storage for that price.
FUEL ECONOMY: 34 MPG City / 42 MPG Highway / 35 MPG Combined
RECENT LISTING: $15,900 - Craigslist
CURRENT SALE PRICE: $16,100
WHERE TO BUY: eBay, Bristol, VA
3. 1990 Ford Festiva Sport
We had a friend who treated his Ford Festiva with an almost creepy level of care, packing it to the gills with junk for the trip home from college every summer. Though not the most fuel efficient vehicle in history, the sharp little hatch gets 30/37 mpg with 33 mpg combined (though most report closer to 40 mpg combined). And who could pass up this hot Festiva Sport? Check out those rims and bucket seats. Who needs a Porsche?
FUEL ECONOMY: 30 MPG City / 37 MPG Highway / 33 MPG Combined
RECENT LISTING: $1,000 - Craigslist
CURRENT SALE PRICE: $1,275 (reserve not met)
WHERE TO BUY: eBay, Asheville, NC
2. 2001 Honda Insight Hybrid
People have claimed some pretty amazing mileage with the Honda Insight, the first mass-marketed hybrid available in the US. Sure, there isn’t much room, but some owners report up to 83 mpg on the highway (when going downhill, slowly, behind a truck we’d imagine). Officially, the car achieves a still-outrageous 48/60 mpg with a 53 mpg combined rating. With the 11-gallon gas tank, you’re talking about taking trips of nearly 600 miles without filling up. If you’re near Paradise, TX, you should considering bidding on this Honda Insight, which looks sharp in red. While we consider the $12,000+ price to be a bit steep, with estimated annual fuel costs of $1,145 how can you say no to that dopey smile?
FUEL ECONOMY: 48 MPG City / 60 MPG Highway / 53 MPG Combined
RECENT LISTING: $16,000 - HybridCars.com
CURRENT SALE PRICE: $12,600
WHERE TO BUY: eBay, Paradise, TX
1. 1981 VW Rabbit Pickup
What would a Jalopnik list be without an El Camino? This time we’ve got a diesel VW Rabbit pickup with the four-speed manual transmission. In this trim, the hot little truck achieved around 40/54 when new and, assuming good care is taken with it, could continue to put out great numbers. Bidding stands at $2,550, meaning that someone can live the diesel dream and the El Camino dream simultaneously.
FUEL ECONOMY: 40 MPG City / 54 MPG Highway
RECENT LISTING: $2,500 - Craigslist
CURRENT SALE PRICE: $2,800
WHERE TO BUY: eBay, Lebanon, TN
after a wonderful week in Norway, here’s 7 things I like about Norway.
