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Man Talks About Being Displaced by Floods

March 31st, 2008 · No Comments

Residents of the Midwest have had more than their fair share of storms and flooding this spring. Most have learned that things work out best when folks pull together and help each other. The man in the video below is a prime example: Okay, so I’m pulling your leg! Please don’t send me any “you’re [...]

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Video Explains Why I Drive the Cars I Drive

March 31st, 2008 · No Comments

I’ve driven nothing but Honda automobiles since returning to the U.S. from Japan 18 years ago, mostly because I appreciate the reliability and craftsmanship of my Honda vehicles. On the inevitable occasions when someone — a friend, a neighbor or someone I meet in passing — tells me I should buy made-in-America automobiles instead of [...]

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How Will the Trucking Shutdown Impact You?

March 31st, 2008 · 6 Comments

In a post three days ago, I reported on the threatened April 1 shutdown by independent truckers. Today, I take a look at the number of truck drivers likely to participate in the effort, the likelihood of the shutdown getting the attention of members of Congress and the impact such a shutdown is likely to [...]

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