Hi, Some of you may have heard
me talking about Better World Club vs. AAA. Rebecca (Barnes-Davies) first told me about
Better World (almost all the same services and perks as AAA except they
aren't pro-auto, build-more-highways, lobby against alternative
transportation, like AAA is) years ago and I've been very happy. In
fact, I just used their towing service for our old car again this
morning!
Consider
them. They are offering a 20% off discount (see below) for new members.
(you can get prorated AAA membership dues back if you are quitting
mid-year I believe)
My lifestyle integrity commercial of the week,
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February 2014
TOP STORY:
BWC Recycled, Refurbished, and Revamped our Website: 20% Off New Members Celebration.
Celebrate our new fancy new site launch with 20% off new memberships: FDAY2014
Suffering nostalgia over the old site? Don't worry, you can still find the old pages by contacting the NSA.
Happy Website Day!!! We launched the new version of
our website on February 1, 2014. Over the course of the month, we
have been making minor changes and adding content. You may notice
significantly fewer pages than our previous website. Some of the
content was out of date, and some of
the resource pages are still being redesigned and content updated or
removed, but the bulk of who we are and why we are such a great auto
club is up and ready for you to use and share with your friends.
To celebrate the launch of our new site, New Memberships are 20% Off through March 31, 2014! Share the Code FDAY2014.
Note:
For folks renewing in February and March, remember your principles of
fairness from Kindergarten. We want to show equal value the other
months in class, so we can't give you an extra treat.
Other site news...
Find Out More 
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Positive News
Tesla finishes coast to coast charging network
Texans still reporting sporadic range anxiety.
Tesla Motors announced the completion of their
coast-to-coast charging network which allows Tesla Model-S owners
drive to and from most major cities and all the way across the United
States. Charging stations take about 30 min and are intentionally
located near major highway
interchanges, close to restaurants, cafes or shopping.
Read More 
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Washington Watch
New Bill would improve funding for Bike/Pedestrian projects through TIFIA
1% dedication might not sound like much, but it would mean millions of
dollars for Bike and Pedestrian projects all across the United States.
Republican and Decomcratic cyclists cheer. Tea Party members sit in their cars in silence.
This Bill was introduced by Sen. Albino Sires to help better fund
safety and transportation infrastructure for Biking, Pedestrians, and
for Americans facing economic hardship.
The bi-partisan backed announcement came after President Obama's State
of the Union Address and withholds 1% of TIFIA funds for bike and
pedestrian infrastructure loans. 25% of those funds will be reserved
for low-income communities.
Read More.
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AAA Watch
AAA Hates Bike Lanes!
Hmm...Perhaps "Hate" is too strong...
How about "AAA Feels Bullied By Bike Lanes"
AAA: It's just not fair! Bike lanes should be wider, and cars should be allowed to use them!
In January, AAA pushed back agains Los Angeles bike lane and economic development plan,
MyFigueroa.
MyFigueroa is a plan supported by Council District 9 as well as the
Mayor's Office as a "signature project" to bring cycletracks, pedestrian
improvements and a "road diet" to South Figueroa Street between
Downtown Los Angeles and South
Park near USC.
Read More.
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Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
Eight Year Old Micah is Mining Mica in India for Your Makup
Conscientious consumers who think they need makeup struggle to look
their children in their unpainted eyes. Many turn to Curella De vil for
advice.
 Child
labour
in India's mica mining industry has been a problem for years.
Unfortunately, the industry supply chain is shrouded more heavily than
the face of a worried woman under a dozen layers of foundation, primer,
and concealer.
Recently, Fairfax Media in Australia investigated the industry and sent
repeated inquiries about product sourcing to major companies such as the
Estee Lauder Companies, Heritage Brands, and L'Oreal Group. These
three conglomerates own
most of the make-up companies you know.
Read More.
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Travel Site Of The Month
Community Made Maps Across the World: Openstreetmap.org
From Boston to Bangladesh, Home Grown Geo-Drivers Have Mapped the Globe
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Openstreetmap.org is a Collaborative project using community sourced
data to create a map of the world. Think Google maps meets Wikipedia.
This map is edited, corrected, and maintained by people like you. While
map data varies around
the world, Openstreetmap.org is compared favorably to proprietary
(privately owned and protected) data sources.
If you are a map enthusiast, you must check this out.
For
more information about openstreemap.org, see their Wiki page.
OpenStreetmap.org
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Not a Member of Better World Club?
BWC's Member Discounts More Than Pay for a Membership!
Our discounts can more than pay for your membership. BWC members save
money through hotel, car rental, travel, or other discounts.
Join Better World Club now and get in on the savings! Join from our newsletterand we'll take 10% Off your new Better World membership.
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