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To help consumers understand the best options in the current market for green cars, KBB.com recently unveiled its 2011 ‘Green Car List’, which ranks cars by their MPG or MPG-equivalent, along with other characteristics that make the cars good to own. [1]

A complete guide to all 2012 green cars, SUVs, vans and trucks offering the best in today’s green vehicle technology for high MPG, alternative energy and reduced carbon footprint. [2]

Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) are offered by numerous auto manufacturers and are becoming increasingly more available. [3]

A green vehicle or environmentally friendly vehicle is a road motor vehicle that produces less harmful impacts to the environment than comparable conventional internal combustion engine vehicles running on gasoline or diesel, or one that uses alternative fuels. [...] Several author also include conventional motor vehicles with high fuel economy, as they consider that increasing fuel economy is the most cost-effective way to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions in the transport sector in the short run. [4]

Gas mileage: 31 mpg (28 city/38 highway) The 2012 Ford Focus makes it on the list because of its mpressive fuel economy, excellent handling and well-outfitted interior, European styling and the availability of features like Ford’s Sync entertainment and communications system. [1]

… they also convert energy normally wasted during coasting and braking into electricity, which is stored in a battery until needed by the electric motor. [3]

Green vehicles can be any car, truck, van, SUV or other mode of alternative transportation that offers significant improvements in the overall enironmental impact on earth and its natural resources. [...] The 2012 Fisker Karma is a green Plug-In Hybrid vehicle, a Sedan with 4 passenger doors and seating a maximum of 4 people, with a price starting at $96,850. [...] The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback is a green High MPG vehicle, a Sedan with 4 passenger doors and seating a maximum of 4 people. [2]

Sources:
[1] Top 10 Green Cars 2011 - CNBC - Stock Market News, Business News …
[2] 2012 Green Cars - Green Vehicles Guide Listing MSRP MPG and Safety …
[3] Hybrid Cars Information And Buying Guide
[4] Green vehicle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Here are some quick and inexpensive teacher gifts — ways to show your appreciation for all these folks do. [1]

Most teachers are practical types who don’t need a “World’s Best Teacher” trophy on their desk to remind them that their students love them. [2]

As we continue to add more of our favorite frugal gift ideas for our favorite TEACHERS we hope you will join us by sending us a gift that you have either made or received! [3]

If you are the organizing type (or friends with one of the another parent in the class who is), set up a class collection, asking each parent to donate $5 per child (or whatever they would like to give) so you can purchase one large gift together, whether it is a gift certificate to a local eatery or a favorite store. [1]

Add Christmas coloring sheets and don’t forget our gift wrapping ideas, too! [...] This holiday, your child can thank his teacher with a special homemade Christmas gift. [4]

If your child has an exceptional teacher, you might want to show your appreciation with a gift. [2]

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[1] Inexpensive Teacher Gifts ‘ Ideas for Teachers, Coaches and …
[2] How to Find the Perfect Teacher Gift — Inexpensive Ideas | eHow.com
[3] Great Gifts for Teachers - Frugal, Cheap, Inexpensive Gifts
[4] Teacher Gift Ideas - Christmas Gifts for Teacher | FamilyFun
[5] Teacher Gift Ideas | Personalized Teacher Gift Ideas

Share the spirit of peace and joy on this occasion of Merry Christmas with your acquaintances and loved ones. [1]

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Christmas is the time to rejoice in the glories of Christ’s birth and celebrate all the blessings of the Holy Spirit with your friends, family, acquaintances and loved ones. [1]

The holiday is the celebration of the birth of Christ and it is known for the tradition of exchanging gifts, Christmas wishes, and of course, Christmas cards in celebration of the event. [2]

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Send your sweetheart the warmth of your love with our warm and heartfelt Christmas greetings. [...] Spread the joys of this merry and jolly time of the year among your friends. [...] The spirit of Christmas is in its beautiful traditions and thoughtful customs. [1]

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Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said Wednesday that the Occupy Los Angeles encampment outside City Hall “cannot continue indefinitely” and has asked city officials to draft restrictions limiting when people are allowed on city property. [1]

If Monday night was any indication, it’s hard to get much sleep at the Occupy Los Angeles encampment outside City Hall. [2]

In Occupy Los Angeles, though, smoking weed has become a wedge issue dividing the camp into increasingly entrenched groups. [3]

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This is a curious aroma, given that the encampment is lodged between the California state courthouse, the offices of the City Council and LAPD headquarters. [3]

Police have not been enforcing that law at City Hall and have allowed the 350 or so nightly protesters to camp there overnight. [1]

It is produced by more than 80 reporters and editors in The Times’ Metro section, reporting from the paper’s downtown Los Angeles headquarters as well as bureaus in Costa Mesa, Long Beach, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, Riverside, Ventura and West Los Angeles. [2]

Informal meetings were held around the clock to hotly debate an issue that had factionalized the camp: weed. [...] Natasha Vargas-Cooper is a Los Angeles-based reporter. [3]

Well past midnight, 100 or more campers were still holding a spirited conversation about a skirmish in Boston, where dozens of their compatriots were arrested late Monday night by police in riot gear. [2]

Sources:
[1] Mayor Villaraigosa: Occupy L.A. ‘cannot continue indefinitely’
[2] Steve Lopez: Is Occupy Los Angeles making a difference?
[3] The Night Occupy Los Angeles Tore Itself In Two
[4] Occupy Los Angeles | Facebook

Rajon Rondo grew up in Louisville, KY with three siblings and his mother, Amber. [1]

Adrian Wojnarowski reported Tuesday that the Pacers are interested in Rajon Rondo and have discussed the preliminary framework of a deal with the Celtics, but are looking for a third team to help facilitate a trade. [2]

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He attended Eastern High School, where he began to blossom as a player his junior year. [...] He made his first start on Feb. 2 as the Celtics lost their 14th straight game. [1]

On October 15, 2008, it was reported that the Celtics would pick up the $2.09 million option for the 2009 -2010 season of Rondo’s contract. [...] Rondo took the move to mean that he may be the final player cut from the team and decided to voluntarily withdraw on his own. [4]

Danny Ainge, the President of Basketball Operations and a former NBA point guard, saw something great in Rondo. [...] But before college coaches realized what they were missing, Rondo was a McDonald’s All-American, played in the Jordan Capital Classic game, and had committed to the University of Kentucky. [...] That is why in the 2006 NBA Draft, the Phoenix Suns selected Rondo as the 21st pick in a pre-arranged deal that would bring Rondo immediately to the Boston Celtics. [1]

Sources:
[1] Profile | Rajon Rondo
[2] Rajon Rondo - Boston Celtics - Player Stats - Rotoworld.com
[3] Rajon Rondo Info Page | NBA.com
[4] Rajon Rondo - Mahalo.com