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Any suggestions on a Netbook if I want to run Ubuntu (or another Linux install) instead of Windows?

Ta Lin International Market in Albuquerque!

I make peppernuts every year. I use a traditional Mennonite recipe though, so they are much smaller and aren't rolled in powdered sugar. They store well and, in my opinion, are better after a couple weeks of "aging."

Ikea had a large selection the last time I was there, but that was back in July. Antique stores often have sets of the Pyrex.

It is available here:

http://www.signals.com/signals/Item_Battery-Operated-Pin-Clock_HA5332_ps_dpr.html

I haven't owned or used a microwave in about 3 years. Not for any particular reason. The glass carousel broke on my last microwave. The carousel cost more to replace than I spent on the microwave, so I freecycled it and never replaced it. After reading that article I'm glad I don't own one.

I wonder how much energy they used compared to electric or gas range?

I would like to see friendly aliens. I would play some John Coltrane, "My Favorite Things", for them.

nj_gal, I looked around on the internet to see of pesticides are a problem for carrots and couldn't find anything specific. Most root vegetables seem to have lower pesticide levels, at least in the studies I have seen. When in doubt, go with your gut.

Here is an article that might be helpful on carrots and nitrates:
http://www.wholesomebabyfood.com/nitratearticle.htm

I try and buy as much of my produce as possible at my local farmers market. If the farmer doesn't have an USDA Organic sign, I talk to them and see if they use pesticides or not. Most of them don't. Some of them are in the process of getting certified others can't afford the certification. It can be a lengthy and expensive process.

Another thing to consider when looking at list like this is the impact of the pesticide use on the farm workers.

For example, I still buy organic bananas even though the don't normally have pesticide residue. Bananas are heavily sprayed and workers are exposed to a high levels of pesticide.

I second the last posters request for some sort of list or rating system that would give consumers more information about food they are about to purchase and it's impact on the environment.

I am getting a new 15" MacBookPro at work. It would look great in that bag.