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    Latest on Mexican Trucks Issue

    Why do you suppose the US Gov't is always kowtowing to Mexico? ************************** Ma'am and sir, IMHO ... Could the word "OIL" have anything to do with it.??? Yes, I realize that we do not use a lot of oil from Mexico... BUT, if our other oil connections dried up Mexican oil might...
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    West Virginia Baby

    Hey Moot, Is this discussion on topic..??? Can I answer..??? I guess since it's in the L/Dock forum it might be OK... SORRY, didn't see the movie... :7 :7 :7 Soooooo... don't know, don't care.. :D :D STAY FROSTY ... ;-) plus ...
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    The Battle for the Heart ...

    (K-House eNews for August 28, 2007 ) What is our most important stewardship? While many of us tend to focus on economic or financial aspects of our "stewardship," most of us should be spiritually sensitive enough to recognize that there are other priorities that should supersede economic or...
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    How Do You Secure Your Freight?

    Timely thread ... good idea. Over the years I've been ribbed about "over securing" the load. Yet, what is "too much" as long as the load stays in place. Expediting often requires some interesting solutions for odd sized/shaped loads. Of course, there are the fragile items where protective...
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    Looking for advice

    ATeam-Phil, Your apology is appreciated. I agree with you and others that we now need to get this thread back on topic. It might be time to request an update from sbkirk. He may still need assistance to which we can respond. STAY FROSTY .. ;-) plus ..
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    Fidel Castro.. SAYS,

    This HAS to be the guidance the Democrats have been waiting for ... LOL.. :D :D :D http://tinyurl.com/yqeb9h HAVANA (Reuters) - Ailing Cuban leader Fidel Castro is tipping Democratic candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama to team up and win the U.S. presidential election. Clinton...
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    Sprinters

    Exhaust brake on a sprinter.. *********************** The only experience I've had with an exhaust brake was on our International "brush fire trucks".. (2-axle, 4x4 rigs which carry a lot of weight.. one-manual, one-automatic) Since they could not be ordered with "jake brakes" they came...
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    Convert Dry Box to Reefer Unit

    I apologize, Packy ... This thread seems to have gone "off the rails" at line #8 and unfortunately, I got caught up in the improper direction. Hopefully, the ModSquad will now keep us all focused. HAPPY TRAILS and MUCH SUCCESS.. :D STAY FROSTY... ;-) and ...
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    Mexican trucks begin this weekend ...

    http://www.klas-tv.com/Global/story.asp?S=7002057 Starting this weekend (Labor Day.!!!) the U.S. DOT will allow Mexican trucks and truck drivers to cross the border and haul anywhere in the country. How do you think is this going to effect the expediting industry.?? Will this change the...
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    Looking for advice

    sbkirk, I too apologize... This thread went "off the rails" at line #19 and unfortunately, I got caught up in the improper direction. Hopefully, the ModSquad will now keep us all focused. HAPPY TRAILS and MUCH SUCCESS.. :D STAY FROSTY... ;-) and ...
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    Looking for advice

    The Logic... THE LOGIC..!!! :o :o "I'm not saying that Phil hasn't written lots of pages of useful information." ************************** but ya got'a have 'sperience and qualiphicasions TO REFER PEOPLE TO THIS USEFUL INFORMATION..!!!! LOL... :D :D :D Please STOP !!!... you're...
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    Looking for advice

    http://www.expeditersonline.com/dcforum/DCForumID16/1901.html 1. "RE: Convert Dry Box to Reefer Unit" terryandrene wrote... "My qualifications to respond to this thread: None." ***************************************** Ma'am and Sir, NOW this is too funny. :D :D Someone asked for...
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    Looking for advice

    Wow... are we off topic.!!! But, since a Mod is involved, I guess it's OK.. RichM.. "confidential mode.. " You sent me a PM with a veiled threat which concerned me enough to consult another MOD via PM.. (NOT on a public forum) RichM.. "confidential mode.. " Sorry, I did not realize the PM...
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    Convert Dry Box to Reefer Unit

    ol' davekc... Trying to validate your nasty mind.?? :o :o That thread was a presentation concerning GOD's desire for those who follow HIM to ... HATE the sin (ALL have sinned) and Present the sinner with the GOOD NEWS of HIS Plan of Salvation Even if it is a disgusting sin, don't...
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    Looking for advice

    why did you not respond to Terry's question about your experience and qualifications. ************************************ Hey Rich, ol' buddy Because my experience and qualifications have nothing to do with RECOMMENDING a source of information. Only the experience and qualifications of...
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