Dear Mother: October/November 2008

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Jack McCornack and MAX just before being on the receiving end of a fender bender. Fortunately, Jack’s just fine, and MAX will be soon enough. You can follow their progress in the Energy Matters blog, www.MotherEarthNews.com/blogs/blog-landing.aspx.
Jack McCornack and MAX just before being on the receiving end of a fender bender. Fortunately, Jack’s just fine, and MAX will be soon enough. You can follow their progress in the Energy Matters blog, www.MotherEarthNews.com/blogs/blog-landing.aspx.
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Ernestine’s photo of Uncle Quaker (still wet from his bath) was chosen as an Editor’s Pick on cu.MotherEarthNews.com 
Ernestine’s photo of Uncle Quaker (still wet from his bath) was chosen as an Editor’s Pick on cu.MotherEarthNews.com 
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No-dig garden beds aren’t new to Mary Blanchard. Her garden has grown to 120+ bags since she started seven years ago.
No-dig garden beds aren’t new to Mary Blanchard. Her garden has grown to 120+ bags since she started seven years ago.
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Lisa Jaeck-Fisher was full of compliments for the June/July 2008 issue which covered nanotechnology, how to make cheese, 32 of the all time best reader tips, and much more.
Lisa Jaeck-Fisher was full of compliments for the June/July 2008 issue which covered nanotechnology, how to make cheese, 32 of the all time best reader tips, and much more.
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Next time you buy apricots at the farmers market, save the seeds to grow your own backyard apricot tree.
Next time you buy apricots at the farmers market, save the seeds to grow your own backyard apricot tree.
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Have you ever tried using manure to deter deer? We’ve heard reports of success from readers regarding both horse and donkey manure.
Have you ever tried using manure to deter deer? We’ve heard reports of success from readers regarding both horse and donkey manure.
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Readers suggest reasons from health to money as to why U.S. states so strictly regulate (or prohibit) raw milk sales.
Readers suggest reasons from health to money as to why U.S. states so strictly regulate (or prohibit) raw milk sales.

<h3>Get 100 mpg — Today</h3>
<p>I would like to applaud Jack McCornack (<a title=”Here Comes the 100 MPG Car” href=”https://www.motherearthnews.com/green-transportation/100-mile-per-gallon-alternative-car-zmaz08aszgoe” target=”_self”>Here Comes the 100 MPG Car</a>) for his efforts to help us reduce our dependence on foreign oil and the pollution our vehicles cause. I believe we will see changes in the automotive industry over the next few years, the likes of which we haven’t seen in many decades.</p>
<p>I’d like to remind everyone not only to drive a fuel-efficient vehicle, but also drive efficiently. Every driver should be able to obtain a 20 percent to 30 percent improvement over their vehicles’ combined EPA ratings just by modifying their driving habits. The most important tip is to slow down. In effect, you’ll spend an extra 20 to 30 cents per gallon for every 5 mph you drive above 60 mph.</p>
<p>I’m not waiting on the 100 mpg car — my 2000 Honda Insight has a combined rating of 53 mpg, but by modifying my driving habits I’m averaging above 100 mpg. My last 10-gallon tank covered 1,050 miles, or 105 mpg. Let us not forget the most efficient transportation is still our own two feet.</p>
<h5>Reid Stewart<br />

  • Published on Sep 6, 2008
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