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| Survey on Electric Car Interest for Econ Class | 22 Nov 2007 22:31 GMT | 20 |
Hello All. My Engineering Economic Analysis is doing a project on the feasibility of mass-producing electric cars. As part of the research we have created a survey to gauge overall consumer interest in electric cars. We've created a survey on SurveyMonkey and it should
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| Handicapped Drivers | 22 Nov 2007 19:43 GMT | 3 |
For some reason I noticed a larger-than-expected number of Handicapped Drivers during my drive to work today. How did I know they were Handicapped? It was the fact that so many were driving with their Handicapped Placard dangling from the car's mirror, in violation of
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| US Federal Route 101 near Gaviota Pass | 22 Nov 2007 18:43 GMT | 13 |
Hi Viatologists, Santa Barbara County is truly a figurative crossroads for central California terrain. At its southernmost peripheries, US Federal Route 101 and the Union Pacific Railroad enjoy a long unobstructed view of the Pacific Ocean.
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| Two More MFFYs | 22 Nov 2007 17:42 GMT | 17 |
While I was on the freeway Saturday afternoon, driving in the carpool lane in heavy traffic, some dude on a Harley with an obnoxiously loud exhaust came up behind me and started revving his engine. It seemed like he was trying to get my attention, perhaps wanting me to move
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| MFFY and distracted drivers and Sloth, oh my! | 22 Nov 2007 17:40 GMT | 5 |
Tonight's after-work commute was the 6-mile drive in Hell. I'm lucky this isn't a daily occurrence in KC, otherwise I wouldn't have made it to 44. First MFFY attempt could have been a Darwin in the making. About a
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| Observations from LA freeways | 22 Nov 2007 11:38 GMT | 6 |
Hi Viatologists, Some observations: --Interstate 5 is an enjoyable ride between Routes 91 and 405. The route is comfortably fit w/ detached carpool lanes, multiple general-traffic lanes,
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| Another abuse of government power over driving for personal gain | 22 Nov 2007 01:55 GMT | 5 |
Just another example for the 'trust the cop' crowd that favors power for the police. http://www.thenewspaper.com/news/20/2081.asp <...>
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| Make your own speed limit sign, cops will enforce it! | 21 Nov 2007 17:38 GMT | 9 |
http://www.thenewspaper.com/news/20/2078.asp 11/19/2007 Virginia: Bogus Speed Limit Signs Generate Real Tickets Virginia state police issue speeding tickets, later voided, based upon a
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| Reckless driver who killed famous author gets 30 days and a MISDEMEANOR | 21 Nov 2007 17:38 GMT | 5 |
Another day in criminal-coddler america. At last some punishment was meted out to this killer in contrast to laura bush who committed a similar crime but bought her way out of any prosecution. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21901311/
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| It's all the snow's fault! Blame the SNOW!! | 21 Nov 2007 16:22 GMT | 12 |
We got the first measurable snow today in northern New England and, as usual, many people completely forget how to drive in the funky white stuff. I mean, come on now --- it's only been around seven months since we had to deal with it last. Anyway, getting pissed off at the media, ...
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| 5 Common Questions Answered about GPS Tracking System | 21 Nov 2007 15:07 GMT | 1 |
What is a GPS Vehicle Tracking System? Why Would Someone Use a GPS Car Tracking System? http://articlesupdates.googlepages.com/gps_tracking_system
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| Some People Have No Shame | 21 Nov 2007 14:44 GMT | 13 |
At lunch I stopped at the local grocery store. The store has an inadequate main parking lot (there is another inconventient lot). However, today there were plenty of decent spaces. As I was loading groceries in the car, an older Explorer wheeled into the conveniently locaed ...
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| From the "Whiskey Tango Foxtrot" Files | 21 Nov 2007 05:40 GMT | 8 |
WGN TV reports that a good samaritan in Park Ridge, IL saved a woman who was trapped underneath her SUV in front of his house. Tom Kashul was standing in front of his house when he heard screaming and saw a woman trapped underneath a Suburban-like SUV. He pulled a floor jack
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| Ping: Scott in SoCal | 21 Nov 2007 04:07 GMT | 6 |
After reading krl rgrz's latest post ( 3P00j.247$Vq.68@nlpi061.nbdc.sbc.com ), I get the impression that LA has either moved to the UK or the Brits took over LA. Is this true?
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| California 198 video | 21 Nov 2007 03:50 GMT | 2 |
Hi Viatologists, The Worldwide Highway Library wraps up its weekend tour of California with a State Route 198 video: http://worldwide-hwys.calrog.com/ca-198.wmv
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