Headline: Mountains of problems for travelers - It wasn't until well
into the 20th century that engineers finally made the journey between
Los Angeles and Bakersfield fairly easy and safe.
By Cecilia Rasmussen, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer

I was wondering if someone can recommend a good inexpensive place in
the U.S.
for me to get my oil changed.

Hi Viatologists,
The first question you may be asking yourself is, how in the blue moon
does one pronounce Joaquin?  Simple, it's "wah-KEEN".  Don't adjust your
eyes.  The "J" is silent in 'Alta' speak...  And you thought "H" was the

A good friend of mine has had a string of REALLY bad luck lately.
A few weeks ago, he was driving through his parking lot at work when a
young co-worker backed out of a parking space into his car. The
teenaged boy at first attempted to deny any responsibility for the

This kid has balls!
vid: http://tinyurl.com/yewon6
Article http://www.thenewspaper.com/news/15/1522.asp
Missouri: Police Roadblock Harassment Caught on Tape

I noticed that in front of some supermarkets, there is a yellow
crosshatched pattern along the red curb, with a width of about 3 ft.
What does it mean? "Do not block" or "Do not pass through"? What is
its official name? Thanks!

In the new america, the post-911 world amerika this sort of over zealous
military style house busting excerise has become more common place thanks
to federal funding (under the guise of homeland security against the
terrorists). This story shows just how bad it can get and for ...

http://www.thenewspaper.com/news/19/1967.asp
Missouri: Cop Website Contained Apparent Death Threat Against Video Vigilante
Unofficial website popular with Saint Louis, Missouri police contained a
death threat against Brett Darrow three months before his recent encounter.

via fark.com
http://www.patriotledger.com/articles/2007/09/22/news/news04.txt

My sister has a very interesting driving technique-- she steps on the
gas for a few seconds (3-5s) and then completely lets off the gas for
a few seconds (3-5s). She never uses steady pressure... ever. So
basically, the car is ALWAYS either accelerating or decelerating. It

COLUMBIANA COUNTY, Ohio -- Police said a local man who was legally blind died
after crashing his all-terrain vehicle in Columbiana County.
The crash happened on Sunday evening just south of Lisbon.
Columbiana County sheriff’s deputies said Charles Hoyle, 34, of Boardman, was

DIRTY OLD
CAR
I drive an old car - over forty years old.  I drive it about 500 -
1000 miles a year.

A woman in England had to take her drivers' test 41 times before she
was awarded a license to drive. It sounds to me like the only time she
got to practice was when she was taking her test. That's one way to
get driving lessons without paying for them. I'd say the examiner got

Is there an easy way to check if emissions tests are required
in your city in the U.S.?  I bought a car from a guy in a
different city, and he didn't know.

To those Doubting Thomases in this group who think that self-driving
cars are too complex to ever become a reality, I present the following
fait accompli:
http://www.yahoo.com/s/682955