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Hit the road

Every bike commuter has a reason. Cycling saves money, is good for your health and the environment, and can often be more convenient (and more fun) than driving. With gas prices soaring and Bike to Work week starting Monday, many people who have been thinking about riding will finally make the leap.
Bike commuting isn't for everyone. But if it's something you want to try, here are a few tips to get you started. FULL STORY »

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"Speed Racer" runs for a gluteus-deadening two hours and nine minutes. Episodes of the animated '60s TV series that inspired it ran for only 22 minutes. And that was too long. FULL STORY »


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Cage makes another 'Bad' decision

Somebody mentioned in my ...

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Applying the Pinocchio scale locally

There is a big, fat problem with lying in our culture.The Washington Post sees prevarication as so prevalent, ...