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Comment Re:I don't agree that cars cost more. (Score 1) 292

The '05 Corolla is 5 inches shorter and 3 inches narrower than the '15.

It also weighs 2,530 to 2,670 lbs, vs 2,800 to 2,875 lbs for the '15.

Sadly, Toyota no longer sells a car that size to compare to. Nissan sells a Versa sedan (ugh) that is a lot closer in size than the '15 Corolla (it's a bit smaller). Base price is $12k.

Cars always bloat and become larger with time. Then they introduce a "new" small car at the bottom. People love it, but they think "it'll sell better if it were just a bit bigger" every time they redesign. Rinse, lather, repeat. The size/weight of a brand new Honda Civic is actually larger overall than a 1987 Accord. Go figure... now we have the Fit. Which jumped up in size with the '09 refresh.

Sam

Comment Re:Phew! Finally! (Score 1) 120

I know you were speaking ironically, but I've hired goats for old-field recovery (rehabbing a field site that infilled with exotic shrubs like english/eurasian privet, honeysuckles, multiflora rose, buckthorn, russian and autumn olive).

They bring in the goats, stake them with a 15-20' chain and let them eat to their heart's content. You're paying for transportation to the site, veterinary care, water, and supplemental feed (the food quality is so bad, the goats can starve to death packed full of roughage).

We did a chunk of land like this, and a chunk of land with volunteers with swedish axes, saws, and loppers. The goats did a more thorough job and MUCH faster (and you didn't have to burn a brush pile after). The only downside to the goats is they're non-selective... you can't leave any nice native species you find (bye bye hazelnut!).

Sam

Comment Farscape One (Score 1) 48

Hm, only 675 days? Crichton wasn't supposed to find his way back to earth for real until the 4th season (unless you count when he accidentally showed up before he left).

Sam

Comment Judge Dredd? (Score 1) 112

This reminds me way too much of that terrible Sly Stallone Judge Dredd movie. "I can't believe I watched it."

The robot food cart that rolls down the hall saying "Eat recycled food. It's good for the environment and okay for you. "

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