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    Is this realistic

    Thanks for all of the input everyone. sounds like it might be something I could work into my schedule sometimes. What companies do you think would allow the most leeway?
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    Is this realistic

    I’m again considering expediting and one of my concerns is the lack of exercise. I would like be able to use health clubs across the country several times a week to stay in shape, and use the showers. I have this idea in my head that by driving a Straight truck there is a lot more freedom to get...
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    Laptops computers

    I have a HP Elitebook 8540p and it has been great. Its built rock solid and has plenty of power. HP's are great
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    You know anyone who has lost their job?

    Its my understanding that the economy being as large as it is takes years to change. Look at this Graph Henry Blodget: The Scariest Jobs Chart Ever ,and if Im not mistaken Bush handed out the first Stimulus package in Feb of 2008. It was a $300 to $1200 refund and that was to little to late. In...
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    What do you for personal safety?

    The empty holster idea is really good but I'm sure it would cause the police to draw and maybe cuff you until they were sure there actually was not a weapon, If they were to see it.
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    Michigan deer season

    I can't believe how fast the summer went, and congrats to your granddaughter on the 4 point. "Do I think there will be snow by Nov 15th?" I sure do. its been cool all year so I think we will :(
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    mackinac bridge area

    Being from northern MI and reading this thread you guys made me curious about these Pasties. I Googled the Bessies Pasties and it turns out she will ship them. Home Page
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    The Military

    I had the privilege of working this summer on the National Guard Base in Grayling MI. I was involved in the combat training of the troops who were to be deployed to Iraq next year. For most of them this will be their second or third tour, I had contact with several hundred soldiers everyday...
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    mackinac bridge area

    I live about a hour from the bridge and I was driving from my favorite fishing hole and came across this 4x5 elk standing on the road. Unfortunately I only had my cell to take a picture. but this is why I love it up here, Bear, Deer, Elk Turkey, Eagles, Fox, Coyote, we see them all the time by...
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    get my start

    the first thing should be read and educate yourself so you know what your getting into then you read some more. Here is a good start Introduction to Expediting Its also a good idea to go to one of the workshops that are advertised on this web site. Hope this helps
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    Screen cleaning tip

    Its amazing how many times them emails make it around.
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    Cybertrucker's laptop stand

    Thats a tuff one. I know problems like that have keep me up late many times:confused:. Sometimes its better to just put it away. Does Delome have DRM or do you install then put in a serial # then run it with out the install media? If that's the case maybe you could try installing with...
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    Truckstop showers

    Last year about this time my stepmother was admitted to Henry Ford Hospital for a upper respiratory infection and about 4 days later Passed away from a SEPSIS Infection. She was 58 years old. and in good health otherwise. The Ironic thing about it is That hospital is a leading researcher for...
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    Screen cleaning tip

    Not sure if I should have posted this here but this link takes you to a site that has some great computer screen cleaning tips. Its a must see :) http://www.raincitystory.com/flash/screenclean.swf
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    EO University Workshop Reminder: Monroe, Michigan Expediter Workshop

    I'm at the work shop right now, just went thru the first presentation and it was very informative. I'm really glad I made it. just as a side note I'm posting this as from my iPhone
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    Cybertrucker's laptop stand

    Before I picked up my thinkpad I looked at the tough books and that would be a good choice but they were out of my price range. They do have some nice options like touchscreen and back lit keyboards but just to expensive. I figured I would get a SSD and take care of most of my worries.
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    Cybertrucker's laptop stand

    I just did a quick search on Delorme crashing and nothing really came up in any of the fourms. That makes me lean towards hardware, was there any hardware common to both computers. I.E. Memory taken from the first computer to upgrade the second?
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    Cybertrucker's laptop stand

    I just had the Streetdeck running and it uses Navteq navigational software. Has anyone heard of that before and what are your opinions?
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    Cybertrucker's laptop stand

    What gps software are you using on your thinkpad? I HAVE to use Streets and Trips. For some reason Delorme crashes my computer. Thanks for the lead on RAM mount I didn't know it existed. Ill research that next. I have Street and trips and I'm experimenting with a program called...
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    Cybertrucker's laptop stand

    I was wondering if anyone uses the Cybertrucker's laptop stand. I have a thinkpad x61t that I would like to use for navigation while driving but knowing how rough the ride in trucks can be I worry about damage to the hard drive. Does the laptop stand reduce vibrations enough to stop the...
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