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New Legislation Aims to Stop Future Sudden Gas Price Increases in Minnesota

David Drew — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:47:24 +0000

Nobody should have to choose between pants and gas or worse, food and gas. However, with gas prices over four dollars a gallon it is becoming increasingly difficult to manage our budgets while keeping gas in our vehicles. There is new legislation that may prevent this in the future. KBJR-TV is reporting on a measure [...]

KNOW Where To Save Money With Cheap Gas This Memorial Weekend

Cathy Kates — Thu, 24 May 2012 19:30:55 +0000

Planning on travel this Memorial Weekend? You aren't alone. According to AAA, 34.8 million Americans will take to the roads for the holiday, but not with out concessions. Some will hold back on spending by not paying for entertainment, many will stay closer to home. Obviously you're going to spend a lot on gasoline, but you can save a few bucks if you check out this website to find the cheapest gas.

How Much Is Too Much to Pay for Gas? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 19:59:14 +0000

With the average price of gas approaching four dollars a gallon, the question becomes whether Americans are going to start to seriously changing their current driving habits and vacation plans, in light of this hike. Poll Position asked 1,142 adults at what price per gallon they will start to change their behavior. Forty-nine percent said that four bucks is, [...]

Filling Up Your Car With Natural Gas Could Be A Solution To Energy Crisis [VIDEO]

Ken Hayes — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:09:15 +0000

I heard about this first back in 2008 from billionaire T. Boone Pickens. He’s a geologist, and has worked in the energy field since 1950. He’s trying to get someone to lead the way on his plan in Washington. He says we have enough natural gas in this country to offset OPEC and basically lower [...]

The Top Ten Farting Animals (Including Us)

Ken Hayes — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:21:35 +0000

Today Cathy once again brought up farts. She farts a lot. Most of them are little gerbil farts, but they come in on the list too. Wait, I think I've confused her with me. Anyway, we all fart. Let's get over it.

I had a listener today email a funny fart article. I did a little more research and found some interesting stuff, like which animals fart the most? Ever wondered? Here's the list:

Why Your Gas Gauge Lies To You

Ken Hayes — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:27:41 +0000

I ran across this on cracked.com and had to share it. Why is it that the first half of your gas tank lasts a lot longer than you’re bottom half? It makes perfect since with the explanation of how the float in your gas tank works.Basically the gauge is a plastic bulb on an arm [...]

Eritera Is World's Most Expensive Place to Buy Gas

Tony Hart — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 18:00:22 +0000

Gas prices are utterly crazy! Last week, the average cost of gasoline in the United States was $3.84. In places like Los Angeles, the price has jumped to $4.23 a gallon. These costs might feel like an all-time high, but that’s nothing compared to other places around the world. According to a November 2010 study [...]

Which Grill Is Better? Gas or Charcoal?

Ken Hayes — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:13:59 +0000

Charcoal is true grilling. It has that nice smoked flavor when cooked properly. Also, it brings us back to our caveman roots where we have fire and meat. There’s a special feeling that’s hard to describe that comes from building a fire and cooking your dinner. With charcoal there is actually a technique to stacking [...]