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1. 3 months ago on Mother Goose and Grimm

   His brother was in the service. You may remember him-General Mills.

2. about 1 year ago on Red and Rover

   You are so right Calvinist1966—Sometimes we look for something and it is right there!

3. about 1 year ago on Red and Rover

   How about the fact that he has a giant number seven on his shirt and it is right in front of Rover’s face?

4. about 1 year ago on Reality Check

   He seems to have his own brand of beer as well!

5. over 1 year ago on Reality Check

   I love the nut on Ralph’s helmet

6. over 1 year ago on Baby Blues

   That’s a fair question—If you Google it, you will read "EV has to produce cabin heat and manage an optimal battery temperature with energy that comes from the battery, in turn reducing the range. " Interestingly, they add that a gas engine is typically less efficient in the cold. Also they add that: “Lithium-ion batteries used in EVs also do not perform as well in the cold.” I am no scientist, but that’s what is reported and more importantly that is also what I have seen with all the electric vehicles that I have owned.

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7. over 1 year ago on Baby Blues

   Also, believe it or not, the temperature affects the battery. Summer is best for maximum life. Is Sonia a “lead foot” or does she like to speed? That will affect how much range she will get. Finally, is the road flat or are there hills to climb? Again, that is a factor in battery charge. I drive my electric car at 54 mph. That is the optimal speed for battery productivity. Not only do I get more battery life, but I also never worry about speed traps, and I always (no kidding) meet the hot foot driver at the next light.

8. over 1 year ago on Shoe

   ugly car, overpriced and overrated. I have two Ford hybrids and am very happy with both of them. I never worry about where I can plug in because I know I have a gas back up.

9. almost 2 years ago on Buckles

   Mine too.

10. over 3 years ago on Inspector Danger's Crime Quiz

    It was very different back in the ancient time of my youth, when you pulled into a gas station. Gas was about 34 to 36 cents a gallon. The attendant rushed out to pump the gas (“fill ’er up!”) for you and while the gas was pumping, he would wash the windshield and offer to check the oil and top off the water in the radiator. Usually, he wore a collared shirt and bowtie (regular ties were a bit annoying or dangerous since they could get in the way when bending over an engine to check oil and water levels) and he wore a hat that was sort of like the paper hat that was worn by deli men or ice cream men. It was like the cloth hat sometimes seen on soldiers—that can be folded flat and tucked into the belt.