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Tips for Winter Driving
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1/25/2012 7:03:00 AM
To quote my father, “I’m sure I’m not the best driver on the road but I’m certainly not the worst.” I think we can all agree with that statement, as we’ve all found ourselves miffed with traffic while behind the wheel. I’ve seen a handful of collisions already this winter that could have been easily avoided, and although I might not be the best person in the world to be offering driving tips, I’m going to anyways.
With the driving conditions the way they are in Winnipeg, we can always use a helping hand.
— First and foremost, if you ever want to make an investment in the longevity of your vehicle and the safety of you and others, get a set of winter tires. Four-season tires are good for a climate where snow is occasional, but for Prairie drivers, winter tires are well worth it.
— Use the snow ...
When not to leave kids in the car
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1/16/2012 6:27:00 AM
A recent story I read in the Sun sparked an interesting conversation with some friends.
A woman was picking up her daughter from music lessons. She ran in, leaving her four-year-old son in the backseat. While she was at the door, someone jumped in the driver’s seat and drove away with the child still inside.
I’m guessing it was the shock at seeing a child in the backseat that was the reason why he/she bailed a block away, but the conversation hasn’t been, “Who would steal a car from a driveway with a kid in the back?”
Instead it’s been, “Why would someone leave their child in the car?”
This woman should not be made out to be a criminal. The situation is extremely unfortunate.
We live in a climate where in the winter months, it’s not only easier to leave the kids in the car, it makes more sense. ...
Good One
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1/10/2012 5:21:00 AM
Remember it takes a college degree to fly a plane, but only a high school diploma to fix one; a reassurance to those of us who fly routinely. After every flight, UPS pilots fill out a form,
called a 'gripe sheet,' which tells mechanics about problems with the aircraft.
The mechanics correct the problems, document their repairs on the form, and then pilots review the gripe sheets before the next flight.
Never let it be said that ground crews lack a sense of humor.
Here are some actual maintenance complaints submitted by UPS pilots (marked with a P) and the solutions recorded (marked with an S) by maintenance engineers.
By the way, UPS is the only major airline that has never, ever, had an accident.
P: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.
S: Almost replaced left inside main tire.
P: Test flight OK, except auto-land ...
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