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Which is better, a pellet stove insert or a gas insert fireplace?

dms180 asked: I went to the local stove/fireplace shop in town. I was intent on buying a pellet stove insert for my single story 1600 sq. ft. home. The owner of the shop, a nice guy, showed me a pellet … Continue reading

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of scooters?

S asked: My boyfriend doesn’r drive, and has a bit of a complex on autos. Also, gas and insurance are skyrocketing, and we are but humble college students. We live in KC, so I thought getting a scooter might be … Continue reading

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Who else besides me is fed up with the ever increasing gas prices? Around the Seattle, WA area where I live?

Chris34 asked: it’s over $4 a gallon and rising, and that’s for the cheapest Unleaded, the 87 Octane. When is enough…enough???? Who else is fed up? When will this stop? When will it go back to “normal” ? And don’t … Continue reading

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what is a good car , for just going around town in?

Sie. asked: my mom wants a car just to go around town in, so she doesnt have to waste gas in her suburban, what is a good car, thats cheap, reliable, stuff like that.

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Why is gas 10 cents cheaper only 10 miles away?

Jon asked: In my town, gas is $4.24. Ridiculous. But when I drive 10 miles into the next town, it is usually 10 cents or so cheaper. Still ridiculous. But what the hell? Are my local gas stations screwing us … Continue reading

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150cc or 250cc moped gas scooter? And, how to take a training course with no license?

iceytina asked: Hello everyone, I posted this query yesterday: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20110630005826AAcAKTV and received some very good answers. Thanks! But such good answers gave way for more questions… hah… so… this is a post in sequel to that one. First, recap of … Continue reading

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Seriously.how are we going to get gas prices down?

KC asked: Boycotts on certain days dont work, cause no one does it. Eliminateling specific brands (ie ExxonMobile) probably wont work. What are we going to do.?? For washington state residents i found washingtongasprices.com it lists the cheapest gas in … Continue reading

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Has BP lost a lot of customers and money at their gas stations in the states?

ICH8TE asked: Due to the oil spill, and people being very upset with them for screwing up the ecology, and Tony Hayward talking that crap about wanting HIS “life back”. Wrong thing to say, and on national TV. (I see … Continue reading

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While the big oil companies are making obscene profits, why does the government still take our money to?

Red Rooster asked: Subsidize them? They are not allowed too much exploration because of environmental whaco’s whining about drilling,so where do they use that subsidy? They have capped wells, and inefficient refineries,some with varied formulars. Is the administration main concern … Continue reading

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Would making gasoline cheaper for travelers be a good idea?

Eric S asked: This would increase consumer spending and tourism. Airlines and rental car companies can offer discount coupons on certain gasoline stations only. Therefore tourists to exercise the coupons would have to travel to the locations where those gasoline … Continue reading

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