CleanMPG

  1. CleanMPG Topics

    Discuss improving fuel economy and lowering emissions

    1. General

      General CleanMPG related topic discussion.
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      Latest: Steady State Speed vs Fuel Economy results xcel, Jan 15, 2020 at 10:00 PM
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    2. Start Your Journey Here

      Introductions and post the details of your vehicle and commute here. The experts will help get you up to speed by simplifying a lot of the techniques and helping you apply them to your specific situation.
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      Latest: EV and Hybrid Survey C_ita, Feb 26, 2018
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    3. Fuel Economy

      Discuss how to achieve better fuel economy.
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      Messages:
      35,245
      Latest: MPG Increase - Non-Ethanol Gas - What to Expect? litesong, Jan 5, 2020
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    4. Emissions

      Emissions and emissions reduction related discussion.
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      Latest: High Energy losses in your home, out of sight out of mind litesong, Nov 26, 2019
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    5. The Daily Grind

      Use this forum to highlight your MPG efforts behind the wheel. Any memorable trips, good days, bad days they all belong here.
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      Latest: Month of January 2020 (Nat’l avg $2.585) litesong, Jan 17, 2020 at 11:56 PM
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  2. About

  3. Conventional Automobile Owners Community

    Questions, answers and discussions with conventional vehicle experts

    1. General

      General conventional automobile discussion and overview including questions and concerns.
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      Latest: 2019 Mazda3 Hatchback Premium Review: Upward Mobility cliff leppke, Oct 8, 2019
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    2. Audi

      The Four Rings - Discussions about Audi and Audi automobiles.
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      Latest: Audi Infotainment Integrates with Amazon Music EdwinTheMagnificent, Dec 27, 2017
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    3. BMW

      BMW EfficientDynamics - Discussions about BMW and BMW automobiles.
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      70
      Messages:
      390
      Latest: BMW of North America Begins Training the SAE Techs of Tomorrow Today xcel, Oct 30, 2019
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    4. Chrysler

      This is Motor City and that is what we do - Discussion about the Chrysler Group and Chrysler Group automobiles.
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      Latest: 2019 RAM 1500 Mild Hybrid litesong, Dec 21, 2019
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    5. Ford

      Bold Moves - Discussion about Ford and Ford automobiles.
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      Messages:
      3,062
      Latest: Ford Investing $1.45 billion In Two Michigan Manufacturing Plants xcel, Dec 25, 2019
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    6. GM

      Live Green, Go Yellow - Discussion about GM and GM automobiles.
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      343
      Messages:
      2,414
      Latest: GM Q2 2018 Sales of 758,376, up 4.6% xcel, Jul 26, 2018
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    7. Honda

      The Power of Dreams - Discussion about Honda and Honda automobiles.
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      593
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      6,544
      Latest: Looking for some tips 1.5 turbo and CVT RedylC94, Jan 19, 2020 at 9:39 PM
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    8. Hyundai

      Innovation Unboxed - Discussion about Hyundai vehicles.
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      258
      Messages:
      3,475
      Latest: Hyundai's U.S. President and CEO Dave Zuchowski Leaves litesong, Jan 18, 2020 at 11:52 PM
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    9. Kia

      Making every mile count - Discussions about Kia and Kia automobiles.
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      Messages:
      750
      Latest: 2017 Kia Niro CUV Sets GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS Title for Lowest Fuel Consumption for a Hybrid Vehicle litesong, Jan 17, 2020 at 4:44 PM
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    10. Mazda

      Zoom Zoom - Discussion about Mazda and Mazda automobiles.
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      80
      Messages:
      783
      Latest: Skyactiv X Engine--Vaporware No More xcel, Dec 4, 2019
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    11. Mercedes-Benz

      Three pointed Star - Discussions about Mercedes-Benz Automobiles
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      424
      Latest: 2018 smart fortwo Electric First Drive xcel, Dec 14, 2017
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    12. Nissan

      Cars should change the world and the way we move through it - Discussion about Nissan and Nissan automobiles.
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      Latest: 2016 Nissan Versa SV Fuel Mileage Update Ford Man, Jan 9, 2020
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    13. Subaru

      Discussion about Subaru automobiles.
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      12
      Messages:
      78
      Latest: Subaru Levorg Debuts in Tokyo EdwinTheMagnificent, Oct 30, 2019
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    14. Toyota

      Toyota Green Cars Today, Blue Skies Tomorrow - Discussions about Toyota and Toyota automobiles.
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      4,112
      Latest: Toyota’s Heartfelt New Advert Welcoming Home Our Heroes xcel, Dec 2, 2019
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    15. Volkswagen

      Volkswagen Safe Happens - Discussion about VW and VW automobiles.
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      157
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      2,320
      Latest: Enable Auto Stop on a 2014 SportWagen TDI? 08EscapeHybrid, Oct 14, 2019
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    16. Other Manufacturers

      Discussion about other manufacturers and their automobiles.
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      206
      Messages:
      1,081
      Latest: Rocking a triplet, in a new car timw4mail, Jul 15, 2019
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    17. 4x4's, SUV's and P/U Trucks

      Discussion on the way in which to extract the most out of your large vhiecle.
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      Latest: Our Boom Truck Issues Lilian Littlepage, Aug 8, 2016
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  4. Hybrid Owners Community

    Hybrid questions and answers with hybrid experts

    1. General

      General hybrid discussion and overview including questions and concerns.
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      122
      Messages:
      1,175
      Latest: P195/65R15 Bridgestone Ecopia 422 Plus' vs Toyo NanoEnergy's litesong, Jan 11, 2020
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    2. Chevrolet Volt

      Everything and anything relating to the Chevrolet Volt.
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      Messages:
      1,464
      Latest: Should I buy a new 2018 Volt ? EdwinTheMagnificent, May 18, 2019
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    3. Ford Hybrids

      Everything and anything relating to Ford Hybrids.
      Discussions:
      340
      Messages:
      3,833
      Latest: 2013 C-Max Transmission Failure xcel, Nov 27, 2018
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    4. Honda Hybrids

      Everything and anything relating to the Honda Hybrids.
      Discussions:
      880
      Messages:
      11,408
      Latest: Has anybody seen the new Clarity yet? litesong, Jan 18, 2020 at 6:43 PM
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    5. Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

      Everything and anything relating to the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
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      183
      Latest: Android Auto Update xcel, Aug 28, 2016
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    6. Toyota Camry Hybrid

      Everything and anything relating to the Toyota Camry Hybrid.
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      29
      Messages:
      270
      Latest: Dan's review of the TCH xcel, Oct 25, 2018
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    7. Toyota Prius Family

      Everything and anything relating to the Toyota Prius Family
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      415
      Messages:
      4,884
      Latest: 2012 Toyota Prius PHEV-11 Spark Plug Changing EdwinTheMagnificent, Dec 25, 2019
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  5. Diesel Automobile Owners Community

    Questions, answers and discussion with diesel powered vehicle experts

    1. Diesel powered automobiles

      Diesel questions, answers and open discussion welcome here.
      Discussions:
      112
      Messages:
      1,268
      Latest: The best (and last) diesel car ever....(2018 Honda Civic 1.6) xcel, May 18, 2018
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  6. Motorcycle Owners Community

    Discuss ways to improve motorcycle mileage and ways to make them run cleaner.

    1. Street and Performance Bikes

      Discuss ways to improve motorcycle fuel efficiency, rider safety and enjoyment.
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      249
      Messages:
      2,506
      Latest: Almost 60mpg on a Carburated Buell Cyclone xcel, Jan 19, 2020 at 2:41 AM
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  7. Electric Driven Vehicle Owners Community

    PHEV's, BEV's and FCV's

    1. General

      Open discussions on PHEV's, BEV's and FCV's can be found here.
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      Messages:
      1,499
      Latest: Tesla Model S Battery Degradation xcel, Oct 30, 2019
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    2. PHEV or Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle

      PHEV discusions welcome here.
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      113
      Messages:
      615
      Latest: App or method to easily track "fuel" economy of PHEV? NeilBlanchard, Jul 23, 2018
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    3. BEV or Battery Electric Vehicle

      Battery Electric Vehicle discussions welcome here.
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      230
      Messages:
      1,437
      Latest: Backup plan for electrical grid failure? Carcus, Oct 29, 2019
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    4. FCV or Fuel Cell Vehicle

      Fuel Cell Vehicle discussions welcome here.
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      Messages:
      334
      Latest: Honda and Toyota FCV World Debuts with Headwinds BillLin, Jan 2, 2020
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  8. Bicycle Owners Community

    Discussions about human powered and electrically driven bicycles

    1. General

      General Bicycling discussions here.
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      Latest: Better.Bike PEBL TheStepChild, Jul 6, 2019
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  9. Modding and Hardware

    Discussions about modding or anything you can put on a vehicle (tires, radios, bras, modifications, etc.)

    1. General

      General HW modding questions and answer discussions here.
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      496
      Messages:
      5,611
      Latest: GPS Week Number Rollover litesong, Nov 6, 2019
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    2. ScanGauge

      Anything ScanGauge related is open for discussion here.
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      585
      Messages:
      5,004
      Latest: Can ScanGauge Clear Ford Escape Hybrid Battery Blend Door Code? cm91745, Sep 27, 2017
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  10. Information

    Site Articles, Reviews and News

    1. In the News

      News items that may be of interest. These show up on the front page.
      Only Moderators may start threads, but anyone can respond to them.
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      Latest: Ford’s All-new 2020 Escape Hybrid – Welcome Back! RedylC94, Jan 19, 2020 at 9:09 PM
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    2. Articles

      CleanMPG Articles discussion.
      Only Moderators may start threads, but anyone can read and respond to them.
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      Latest: Motorcycle emissions limits and fuel economy estimates Jordan, May 16, 2017
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    3. Reviews

      Product Reviews
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      Messages:
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      Latest: 2016 Lexus RX 450h Regional Preview xcel, Aug 4, 2019
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    4. Traffic and Safety

      Discussion on topics related to traffic and automobile safety
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      Messages:
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      Latest: The Commuting Principle That Shaped Urban History (aka the "Marchetti Constant") Carcus, Sep 10, 2019
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    5. Commerical Transportation

      Discussion about Commerical Transporation of all types.
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      Messages:
      438
      Latest: European vs American Travel Carcus, Dec 29, 2018
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    6. Smartphones and GPS Navigation

      Discussions about Smartphones and GPS Navigation units and systems.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: VWs CAR-NET App Updated xcel, May 9, 2018
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    7. Infotainment

      Discussions about Infotainment Solutions including smartphones and OEM systems.
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      2
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      Latest: Wifi/Bluetooth back up camera Airbalancer, Nov 1, 2014
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    8. Go Hypermiling Podcasts

      An offshoot of CleanMPG's "Best Of" topics of the week with live commentary.
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      Latest: Go Hypermiling #4 – Manuel Santos at HybridFest 2009 fileaudio, Mar 8, 2014
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    9. New Automobile Specifications

      Detailed vehicle specifications.
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      Messages:
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      Latest: 2015 Hyundai Sonata Pricing, Options and Specifications xcel, Aug 11, 2016
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    10. Fuel

      Gasoline, Diesel, and Renewable fuel(s)
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      221
      Messages:
      1,625
      Latest: Demonstration and validation of direct injection CNG Carcus, Oct 9, 2019
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    11. Environmental

      Environmental impacts and renewable power generation for home and industry discussed here.
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      297
      Messages:
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      Latest: .gov: Antarctic NOT melting litesong, Jan 2, 2020
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  11. Our Community

    1. Automotive Hot Deals

      Discussion about automotive and automotiove accessories "Hot Deals"
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      Latest: Hot Deal(s): 2020 Hyundai Elantra SE - $14,388 + TTL and Limited w/ Ultimate for $20,557 xcel, Dec 20, 2019
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    2. My Ride

      Meet the Members and their vehicles.
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      1,588
      Latest: My "new" Civic DX Coupe jcp123, Oct 11, 2019
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    3. Events and Gatherings

      Meets and Events
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      Latest: 57th D$W Meet this Saturday Oct 19 in Greenfield Wi. bradlee, Oct 13, 2019
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    4. Website news & discussions

      Discuss website problems and features here.
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      Latest: Sony a6300 w/ Sigma Prime lenses - Hoya 46 mm Circular Polarizer xcel, Apr 23, 2018
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    5. Legislation

      Topics include impending and current legislation on hybrid purchase incentives, clean energy, and any related to reduction of SMOG/GHG emissions.
      This is not a debate forum on the merits of enacting such legislation.
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      Latest: VA Governer declares war on clean deisel and Hybrids with new tax policy EdwinTheMagnificent, Feb 24, 2014
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    6. For-Sale/Wanted

      If you have something you want to sell, or are looking to buy anything please post here. Commercial companies are welcome to post here provided they are not selling a gimmick and providing the products being sold are being sold at below retail cost, and that the product is something the members of this website would appreciate seeing. Any ad may removed at the administrator's discretion. Blatant spamming may cause you to be instantly banned (nokia cell phone salesmen, this means you).
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      Latest: 2005 Honda Insight CVT in HOT RED for sale akovi, Jan 8, 2019
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    7. Off-Topic

      If it doesn't belong anywhere else you will find it here.
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      Latest: Car Pic of the day litesong, Jan 18, 2020 at 6:05 PM
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    8. Hero and Jerk of the Day

      Hero and Jerk of the Day
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      Latest: J.O.T.D phoebeisis, Oct 1, 2016
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  12. Travel

    Members Travel Experiences

    1. Travel Destinations and Experiences

      Travel Destinations and Experiences
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      Latest: The California "Grapevine" jcp123, May 23, 2018
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  13. Off-Topic

    Business, Economics, Sports, Weather and yes, even politics.

    1. Business and Economics

      Discussion related to Business and Economics of the day.
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      Latest: IEA: Price Spike Coming In 2020 Carcus, Sep 9, 2019
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    2. Sports

      Discussion related to any and all sports.
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      Latest: Game 3 of the Dodgers vs Red Sox 2018 World Series xcel, Oct 28, 2018
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    3. Weather

      Discussion on weather realted topics of all kinds.
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      Latest: Dec. 16, 2019 -- Australia could experience the highest temperatures on Record litesong, Jan 18, 2020 at 5:06 PM
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