Quick Hits 5/8/08
The third generation Toyota Prius is due to hit the market in spring of 2009. Road & Track has a little preview of what to expect. It should be slightly longer and have a slightly larger engine. Hank Green at EcoGeek wants to see Toyota move from nickel batteries to lithium-ion technology. I agree with Hank: with gas prices where they are, consumers would benefit from having stronger, longer-lasting batteries. In a couple of years, I predict they will be essentially required.
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I received an email from Russ Feingold’s Progressive Patriots Fund earlier this morning. A second installment has opened up allowing votes for House candidates. Betsy Markey, running for CO-04’s seat, against the odious Marilyn “Mad Cow” Musgrave, is on the list!
Whoever garners the most votes by next Wednesday at 5P will receive $5,000 from the Fund. Every little bit helps and the visibility would do wonders for Betsy’s campaign, I’m sure.
Go vote for Betsy!
May 8, 2008 at 8:02 pm
Betsy Markey is our best hope of finally getting rid of right-wing lackey Marilyn Musgrave. I can’t afford to give any actual money since I’m heavily in debt due to my insurance-covered treatment for cancer (what a joke). This program presents me with an opportunity to help that I can afford.
May 9, 2008 at 5:17 am
Well said.
Sorry to hear about your health care induced debt. It’s something I wish this years legislature would have tackled, but they came up short.
May 9, 2008 at 5:22 pm
I am happy to join this effort for Betsy Markey. She will be a fine representative for Colorado and she has my vote!
May 9, 2008 at 5:24 pm
I am happy to join this effort for Betsy Markey. She will be a fine representative for Colorado and she has my vote!
May 10, 2008 at 8:49 pm
I am also happy to add my endorsement of Betsy Markey.
May 11, 2008 at 5:10 am
Thank you everybody!