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Where Were Ponch and Jon? by John Lincoln
joel garry wrote: > On Sep 2, 5:51 pm, "D. Stussy" > wrote: > > > > My old '63 Vette continued to operate with the key removed, I was > never entirely sure if it was supposed to be that way, but assumed it > was. It made sense, you couldn't start it without the key. Not...
January 24th 10 11:28 AM
by John Lincoln Go to last post
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The MFFY Litmus Test by larry_scholnick
If your maneuver forces another driver to alter course or speed, what you did was probably MFFY. I've been thinking about whether I agree with the above guideline and I've come up with several exceptions Consider (and possibly dispute ) these and add more. 1 - At an intersection I have a stop...
January 24th 10 02:23 AM
by John David Galt Go to last post
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Operation Emboss: Almost done... by Carl Rogers
Hi Viatologists, Photographs equal knowledge. As of 22-Jan-2010, the Worldwide Transportation Library (WWTL) has watermarked 94.65% of its road photographs. Stand by for the completion of Operation Emboss. There will be an announcement over the next few days! Cheers,
January 24th 10 02:15 AM
by Nate Nagel[_2_] Go to last post
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Hey Ford build this by Nick Naim
An inexpensive low and wide 2 door mid engine sports car for the masses With 2 engine choices 6 cylinder 6 cylinder turbo Body would be at least a foot or so longer and wider than a late model MR2.. Or have similar demensions (or looks) of a Ferrari F40 Otherwise I aint buying one of your small...
January 23rd 10 09:52 PM
by Brent[_4_] Go to last post
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Why practice skid recovery in a snow covered carpark... by Ulf
....when you can do it on a frozen lake, especially when there's a plowed up speed and handling course. Great grip with 4wd, but next time I'll sacrifice grip for fun and take my BMW. The automatic really takes some of the fun out of it, and I was a bit worried about rolling, even though my '97...
January 22nd 10 09:35 PM
by Ulf Go to last post
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About time! (VA news) by Nate Nagel[_2_]
http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local-beat/McDonnell-Wants-VA-to-Drive-Fast.html Let's raise the 55 MPH speed limits on the Beltway, the Dulles Toll Road, I-66, and I-95 while we're at it. Please. (did I forget any? Oh, yeah, I-395, but that one is kind of iffy.) nate -- replace...
January 22nd 10 04:57 PM
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Rain by Felix Oska
Yesterday, heavy rain at times with puddles sometime in ditch side of driving lanes. Female, about 30, decided to pass the three of us who were traveling at about 50 in 45 zone. She was probably doing over 60, hit a pretty deep puddle on left, spun and into ditch. We all stopped and she wasn't hurt...
January 22nd 10 03:52 PM
by AZ Nomad[_3_] Go to last post
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Operation Emboss: 93.53% by Carl Rogers
Hi Viatologists, Photographs equal knowledge. As of 21-Jan-2010, the Worldwide Transportation Library (WWTL) has watermarked 93.53% of its road photographs. Through the Operation Emboss initiative, the WWTL will lift its ban on JPG file-sharing once every photo has been watermarked. ...
January 22nd 10 04:07 AM
by Jake Bengelsdorf Go to last post
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Fog/Crazies by Howard Evans
Didn't want to go out this A.M. but was required @ hospital. Heavy fog, visibility about 275-300 feet. Drivers running w/no lights and some were running in excess of 60 MPH. A school bus was running over 65. Called the bus service and was informed that the driver was late in getting to pick-up...
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January 20th 10 03:54 PM
by Harry K Go to last post
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Operation Distance Chart: 10.15% by Carl Rogers
Hi Viatologists, To help make your viatology studies easier, the Worldwide Transportation Library (WWTL) is adding distance charts to highways it has photographed. This means you'll find a list of major relative cities along each highway criss-crossing the globe. All distances are listed in...
January 20th 10 03:26 PM
by Carl Rogers Go to last post
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Operation Emboss: 92.42% by Carl Rogers
Hi Viatologists, Photographs equal knowledge. As of 20-Jan-2010, the Worldwide Transportation Library (WWTL) has watermarked 92.42% of its road photographs. Through the Operation Emboss initiative, the WWTL will lift its ban on JPG file-sharing once every photo has been watermarked. ...
January 20th 10 02:57 PM
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I-19 set for shift to mileage signs by Carl Rogers
On Jan 18, 4:41*pm, Wally Sevits > wrote: > <http://www.azstarnet.com/metro/325533> > > May be of interest to folks here. > > Also, the reader comments are interesting as well. Hi Wally, Neat article. In my opinion, it would be in best interests to keep the
January 20th 10 12:58 PM
by Otto Yamamoto[_3_] Go to last post
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Handicap parking abuse by richard
As you may be well aware of, lazy assholes get the portable cards purely so they can legally park in the handicap spaces. The original idea behind these cards was for the "temporary" use so that a person could park in the reserved spaces while on a temporary disability such as a broken limb. Or if...
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January 20th 10 04:45 AM
by Brent[_4_] Go to last post
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Operation Emboss: 91.17% by Carl Rogers
Hi Viatologists, Photographs equal knowledge. As of 19-Jan-2010, the Worldwide Transportation Library (WWTL) has watermarked 91.17% of its road photographs. Through the Operation Emboss initiative, the WWTL will lift its ban on JPG file-sharing once every photo has been watermarked. ...
January 19th 10 09:50 PM
by US 71 Go to last post
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Operation Distance Chart: 10.11% by Carl Rogers
Hi Viatologists, To help make your viatology studies easier, the Worldwide Transportation Library (WWTL) is adding distance charts to highways it has photographed. This means you'll find a list of major relative cities along each highway criss-crossing the globe. All distances are listed in...
January 19th 10 03:30 PM
by Carl Rogers Go to last post
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Driven to Distraction by gpsman
January 17, 2010 Driven to Distraction Forget Gum. Walking and Using Phone Is Risky. By MATT RICHTEL SAN FRANCISCO — On the day of the collision last month, visibility was good. The sidewalk was not under repair. As she walked, Tiffany Briggs, 25, was talking to her grandmother on her cellphone,...
January 18th 10 09:55 PM
by gpsman Go to last post
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Californians can't drive - Roadshow: The brake-tapping debate rages on by [email protected]
http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_14135615?source=most_viewed Q I agree with most everything you say about road etiquette and safety. I even agree with you about the issue I'm writing about, but I strongly disagree with the way you sometimes go about getting that message across. This is about people...
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January 18th 10 09:27 PM
by gpsman Go to last post
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Operation Distance Chart: 10.02% by Carl Rogers
Hi Viatologists, To help make your viatology studies easier, the Worldwide Transportation Library (WWTL) is adding distance charts to highways it has photographed. This means you'll find a list of major relative cities along each highway criss-crossing the globe. All distances are listed in...
January 18th 10 06:54 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Operation Emboss: 90.02% by Carl Rogers
Hi Viatologists, Photographs equal knowledge. As of 18-Jan-2010, the Worldwide Transportation Library (WWTL) has watermarked 90.02% of its road photographs. Through the Operation Emboss initiative, the WWTL will lift its ban on JPG file-sharing once every photo has been watermarked. ...
January 18th 10 03:44 PM
by Carl Rogers Go to last post
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Federal Agency Rules Traffic Camera Enforcement Lines Illegal by Ashton Crusher[_2_]
http://www.thenewspaper.com/news/29/2990.asp#source Federal Agency Rules Traffic Camera Enforcement Lines Illegal Federal agency declares use of red light camera stop lines to be illegal and potentially unsafe. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) last month issued an official ruling that...
January 18th 10 03:30 PM
by Scott in SoCal Go to last post
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