This is more than just a vimeo video. It's real. Viv mag has a whole issue in this format.

http://www.zinio.com/reader.jsp?issue=416118784&o=ext

Click the cover and scroll along the bottom. It's really something.

at first glance, it does seem odd, but the environmental impact really is significant with all the runoff and added water usage. we did a story on this earlier this week:

http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/diy-car-wash.html

not saying it should be illegal, but washing your own car isn't the greenest way to go.

thanks for the link, Miss Cellania!

hope a few readers end up trying this.

-chris

Alex,

Thanks for sharing our piece: http://www.neatorama.com/2008/07/29/10-things-to-scratch-from-your-worry-list/

We think we have some decent points regarding a couple of the issues. We don't touch on the hot dog, worm holes or sharks, but a few of his points were so far from accurate that we had to address them.

Thanks,
Chris

this past year was my first time to participate and i'm proud to say i made it to 50k!

it definitely took a lot of time and i'm not sure i could've done it had i not been on sabbatical. but plenty of people find it easier than i did and manage to do it while also working.

the community aspect is great, as you'll later find out. you can ask the other participants questions to help your story be more realistic, such as "what type of gun would an undercover cop carry if he tried to infiltrate a biker gang?" and awesomely enough you'll get very detailed and accurate answers.

plus, having the network to compete against and support one another makes it a lot easier.

good luck!

oh, and my plot was about some scandalous politicians, journalists, and cuba. i'd tell you more, but i'd have to write you into my story, then kill you. :)