Updated Highlights of Al Gore's Challenge

Can this be done? It almost sounds like a call for a mission to mars.

Bisquick® Shake 'n' Pour™

Fluffy buttermilk pancakes without all the mess, just add water and shake. Pour from the package right onto the griddle and make pancakes for the whole family in minutes.

http://www.bettycrocker.com/products/bisquick/product-list.htm

Ani's Take
This is one of the products I've actually bought and I do like the convenience. But this is just a waste of packaging. We have to start making compromises on convenience for the sake of our planet.

Cadillac CTS 2008

In this new Cadillac CTS ad, Kate Walsh (Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice) speaking to us in her sultry voice, tells us the real question she asks when she gets into a car -- "When you turn your car on, does it return the favor?"

The 2008 CTS is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sedan, available in two trims, the 3.6L SFI and the 3.6L SIDI.

Upon introduction, the 3.6L SFI is equipped with a standard 3.6-liter, V6, 258-horsepower engine. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. The 3.6L SIDI is equipped with a standard 3.6-liter, V6, 304-horsepower engine. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is optional.

Ani's take
Before you decide to turn yourself on with this car take a look at http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2008_Cadillac_CTS.shtml

And then take a look at

Throw away your old t-shirt and buy this new fangled dustcloth...Today!

http://www.endust.com/products-all.php

Endust® Introduces New Disposable Dust Cloths that Puts Dust Where it Belongs

EXTON, PA, January 10, 2007 – Consumers have long been reusing old, oily t-shirts and rags to clean their households, leaving harmful allergens in their homes and causing unnecessary loads of laundry. The Endust brand introduces NEW Endust Dust Cloths; not your typical dusting cloth.

These dry, disposable dusting cloths are soft and durable like a cotton cloth, yet disposable like a paper towel. When used with Endust Dusting and Cleaning Spray, the Dust Cloths pick up dust and leave a streak-free, lint-free shine.

Unlike ordinary cloths or t-shirts that consumers tend to reuse, Endust Dust Cloths are used once, then thrown away to avoid spreading dust and allergens around the home. Since they are disposable, there’s no need to waste time on laundering, making dusting with Endust Dust Cloths quick and easy. Using the Dust Cloths also create a healthier living environment for those who suffer from indoor allergies. Many doctors agree that dusting regularly will reduce the amount of dust and allergens in the home.

Endust Dust Cloths are made of a unique, non-woven material containing a blend of natural cellulose and polyester fibers. The cellulose material makes the cloth soft, fluffy and absorbent, while the polyester adds strength and durability.

“Endust Dust Cloths are very different from pre-moistened wipes on the market. Wipes are often thin and wet, leaving streaks and residue on furniture and household surfaces. Endust Dust Cloths are designed to work in tandem with furniture sprays like Endust Dusting and Cleaning Spray, so consumers can control the amount of spray and wetness on the cloth to achieve a superior, streak-free shine, along with the added convenience of being disposable to prevent dust and allergens from lingering indoors,” says Endust Director of Marketing, Stan Stoltzfus.

Ani's Take:
Use the old t-shirt. Wash it in the laundry and reuse it. If it get's too dirty throw it away.

Kids? Germs? Oh my god! Dixie to the rescue.

http://www.dixie.com/Wellness/index.asp

Pack 'Em, Toss 'Em
Drink clean, no matter where life takes you.

Forget about spending time worrying about dirt and germs.

Next time you pack the family up for a day at the park, zoo or ballgame, pack some Dixie cups in your bag. No matter what your kids order from the concession stand, you know they're drinking clean when you pour beverages into their own cups.

Even those water bottles you brought from home harbor germs when you let little ones share—a problem easily avoided when everyone gets his or her own cup. And when the day's over, just toss 'em away.

No need to lug sippy cups and plastic sports drink bottles to and from home when you start off the day with the Dixie brand.

Ani's take:
Wash the sippy cup and water bottles in warm water.