Although I am pleased by the idea of reducing the use of fossil fuels and the corresponding pollution, that isn't my motivation for riding the bus. I am not a selfless individual by nature.

With royal fanfare, British Petroleum just donated big monies in research funds for UC Berkeley, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the University of Illinois to develop new sources of energy - primarily biotechnology to produce biofuel crops. This comes on the anniversary of Berkeley's hapless research deal with seed giant Novartis ten years ago. However, at half a billion dollars, the BP grant dwarfs Novartis' investment by a factor of ten. The graphics of the announcement were unmistakable: BP's corporate logo is perfectly aligned with the flags of the Nation, the State, and the University.

I have heard that many foreign cars are made in America. I have also heard that many American cars are built outside the United States.

Ride needed for indigenous Hopi/Dine Grandmother from Flagstaff, AZ to San Rafael, CA. Dates flexible, but preferably leaving Thursday 10/18 and returning Monday 10/22.

I need a ride to and from SF (Russian Hill or wherever is convenient) on Sat and Sun, my timing is flexible. I am respectful and considerate. Will share gas and good energy.

HI, am driving to Bioneers from Santa Cruz on Thursday at 4:30 . Would love to give anyone or more a ride and back on SUnday. Claudinedesiree@yahoo.com. 

While I love Bioneers, alternatively disheartened, enlivened and worried to death by the recent conference, it bothers me to see speakers who no doubt flew in jet airplanes to California to speak,

The Ginger Ninjas Pedal Powered Music Stage at Harmony In 2007, the Ginger Ninjas became the fir