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Re: Interesting thought [lemko] by bpizzuti
Jun 03, 2008 (5:27 am)

Replying to: lemko (Jun 03, 2008 5:12 am)

Well, those modded Civics still get pretty good mileage, especially compared to tricked out Mustangs.
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Re: Gas and Food prices got you down? [larsb] by gagrice
Jun 03, 2008 (5:31 am)

Replying to: larsb (Jun 03, 2008 4:57 am)

You have never heard the head honcho go on about how great cockroaches are to have around? Don't you remember when PETA panned the Prius because Toyota was adding leather seats. These guys are waaaay out there in lala land. They want us all to be vegans. Yet they raise a fuss if you kill the squirrels, rabbits and kangaroos that are eating all the vegetation on the planet.
 
Living in Harmony With Cockroaches">link title
 
Living in Harmony With Ants
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Re: Interesting thought [ny540i6] by gagrice
Jun 03, 2008 (5:35 am)

Replying to: ny540i6 (Jun 03, 2008 5:24 am)

I have gotten a dollars worth of gas many, many times when I was in high school. Gas would be 19 cents a gallon during the gas wars.
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For you all that thinking biking is safe.. by gagrice
Jun 03, 2008 (5:57 am)

 
Juan Campos was apparently drunk and had fallen asleep at the wheel before crashing into the race in Monterrey, Mexico, police investigator Jose Alfredo Rodriguez said.
 
A photograph taken by a city official shows the horrifying moment of impact. The force of the collision sent bicyclists and equipment high into the air and Matamoros newspaper El Maņana described children crying, women shouting for help and men trying to lynch Campos before police arrived to arrest him.
 
Killed in the crash was Alejandro Alvarez, 37, of Monterrey.
 
Campos told police he was an American citizen from Brownsville, Texas. The U.S. consulate could not immediately confirm that.
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You people by nippononly
Jun 03, 2008 (5:58 am)
are depressing me with all your "with gas at $4/gallon now..." commentary. Gas in my area is up to $4.35/gallon for regular, $4.57 for premium, up another dime since last Friday. I wonder where it will finally plateau. $4.50? I hope it doesn't reach $5 this summer, but I suspect that it will.
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Re: For you all that thinking biking is safe.. [gagrice] by ny540i6
Jun 03, 2008 (6:06 am)

Replying to: gagrice (Jun 03, 2008 5:57 am)

C'mon.....
 
Should I post a pic of the seven car pileup in Florida a few days ago, and point out that driving is "unsafe?"
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Re: For you all that thinking biking is safe.. [gagrice] by larsb
Jun 03, 2008 (6:07 am)

Replying to: gagrice (Jun 03, 2008 5:57 am)

Gary said, "For you all that thinking biking is safe.."
 
You are not serious with that statement, are you? Are you seriously comparing using a bike for a commute to the accident referenced in the above story? Tell me that was a joke...................PLEASE....................
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Gas at $.19 a gallon by pat85
Jun 03, 2008 (6:09 am)
I have gotten a dollars worth of gas many, many times when I was in high school. Gas would be 19 cents a gallon during the gas wars.
 
My first new car was a 1968 VW bug. It had a 12 gallon tank.
I could fill it up when close to empty for about $2.50
The car cost $1900 new.
During the gas wars they would pump your gas, check your oil, give green stamps and some times a plastic handle steak knife.
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Re: For you all that thinking biking is safe.. [larsb] by gagrice
Jun 03, 2008 (6:21 am)

Replying to: larsb (Jun 03, 2008 6:07 am)

It is a news story that just happened. It should keep those that ride bikes alert to people that have no control of their cars. Same as a driver slamming into a crowd. I don't consider riding a bike on the street with cars a safe way to travel. I did it for a long time in Kona Hawaii and was VERY cautious. Many bike riders do not show much caution. They expect the vehicle drivers to look out for them. We have lots of weekend bike warriors in our neighborhood. They ride 3 or more abreast on the narrow two lane roads, you have to wait until it is safe to pass them. I will snap some shots when I get a chance.
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Re: California consumed 4.5% less gasoline [gagrice] by mattandi
Jun 03, 2008 (6:29 am)

Replying to: gagrice (Jun 02, 2008 4:10 pm)

Reading between the line a bit
 
The reason they take notice is because there is a resultant X.X% decrease in tax revenues. It's all fun and games until a pothole needs to be fixed.

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