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    Teenage Driver

    Teenage Driver -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Teenage Driver A teenage boy had just passed his driving test and inquired of his father as to when they could discuss his use of the car. His father said he'd make a deal: 'You bring your...
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    Goldberg Brothers

    Goldberg Brothers: The Goldberg Brothers - The Inventors of the Automobile Air Conditioner Here's a little factoid for automotive buffs or just to dazzle your friends. The four Goldberg Brothers The four Goldberg brothers, Lowell, Norman, Hiram, and Max, invented and developed...
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    ?'s reguarding Occupational insurance/own authority

    Currently I have occupational insurance thru a Ceva approved company/group plan. Is occupational insurance required by law or just by the company I am leased onto? I am currently running under a friends authority as a sub contractor which allows me to work at Towne Air Freight. If I got my...
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    The Pope and Nancy Pelosi

    The Pope and Nancy Pelosi are on the same stage in front of a huge crowd. The Pope leans towards Mrs. Pelosi and said, “Do you know that with one little wave of my hand I can make every person in this crowd go wild with joy? This joy will not be a momentary display, like that of your...
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    Why does the Census cost 14 billion?

    I'm sitting here reading the newspaper today and an article on the census really makes me think. The cost of the Census is predicted to be 14billion up to about 30 billion, depending on how many people answer the forms mailed to them. Every American citizen has a Social Security number from...
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    Proof reading a dying art!!!

    Proofreading is a Dying Art these days! Proofreading is a dying art, wouldn't you say? Man Kills Self Before Shooting Wife and Daughter This one I caught in the SGV Tribune the other day and called the Editorial Room and asked who wrote this. It took two or three readings before...
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    1909

    THE YEAR 1909 This will boggle your mind, I know it did mine! The year is 1909. One hundred years ago. What a difference a century makes! Here are some statistics for the Year 1909: ********************* The average life expectancy was 47 years. Fuel for this car...
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    Leasing ?'s

    Okay, in another thread, I have been told that my lease payment is not tax deductable. I don't know if this is true or not I pay a lease payment and then an .08 cents a mile fee for my maintenance. In addition to taxes on my lease Is any or all of this deductible?
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    My Hino Nightmare

    Picked up my truck the 4th time transfered all my junk, pallet, jack, hand cart, straps, load bars etc. Plus all the stuff from my cab. Drove my truck 7 miles and it starting loosing power and running rough again. So transfered all the stuff back to the rental unit. Will they ever fix...
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    December 2009 Location

    Welcome to December:D
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    Honda Generator Sale

    Okay, I have no idea if this is a good deal or not but saw this in the paper and it's good til December 1st at Participating Honda Dealers The ad is for MSI(Mill Supplies Inc) in Fort Wayne, In 260 484-8567 I am sure there are other dealers all over EU2000i reg. price 1099.00 Sale price...
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    Message to anyone traveling I69 or I465 In Indianapolis, In

    Due to the explosion I 69 and I 465 interchange will be closed I am guessing it might be closed for a week or two, since the explosion happened under an overpass and they have to check the structure. Here is a link to what is closed. Looks Like southbound I69 , eastbound 465 near I 69 and the...
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    Diesel Supplements

    Thanks for everyone's replies, and suggestions on my last post regarding Hino cold starts. I love EO, such a wealth of info. Okay this question is regarding diesel supplments 1.) What brand do you use and why? 2.) Where do you purchase it? I'd like to stay away from trucks stops due to...
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    Winter, straight truck starting problems Hino specifically

    Okay, here's the question For those of you who run a straight truck and turn it off during rest times, how do you get it restarted when it is very cold out? My Hino has a plug in but finding an outlet is not always possible when I am out on the road. I know if I don't plug mine in and it gets...
  15. Dakota

    Mafia Wars/Farmville

    Anyone on here play Mafia Wars? I just started a couple weeks ago and am addicted, Farmville is fun too!!! If so PM me your name and I will add you as a friend on Facebook:) or post your full name here if you don't want to PM me must be on Facebook
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    Powerful Message sent to congress

    The YouTube links below are Part 1 and 2 of a tape made by a rancher and his wife from their ranch in south-central Texas. At their own expense, they made 1000 copies and sent one to every single congressman and senator and some media outlets. Let's hope that each one of them watched...
  17. Dakota

    CIS Insurance is Awesome

    Just want to give everyone a heads up on CIS (Commercial Insurance Solutions) In case you haven't asked for a quote from them. It wouldn't hurt to ask for one, they may save you money and in this economy every dollar helps. They are going to be saving me over $1300 a year over the insurance...
  18. Dakota

    July Location

    Here ya go. A new thread for July I'll be in my own bed Night All
  19. Dakota

    U-ship

    I signed up for U-ship out of curiosity. Looking for loads in the midwest area. I got one in my E-mail today. It is a car that needs to go to Hawaii for 900 max. LOL Should I attempt to drive across the ocean?
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    How does everyone pay for Gas/Diesel?

    Okay, I have a comdata card that is issued to me from the company I am leased onto. They also issued me a Texas Fuel Fleet Card/Fuelman. Is there any advantage in using the comdata over my own credit card? Does using the comdata get me the cash price at the truck stops. Does my fleet card...
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