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The Billion Dollar Dropout by Dr. Don Hutson
Dr. Don Hutson is a lifelong educatior and business leader. I think he has some very interesting thoughts and proposals for the future of education...well worth the read. Enjoy. Dr. Don Hutson is a lifelong educatior and business leader. I think he has some very interesting thoughts and proposals for the future... more
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Looking to Avoid Aggressive Drivers? Check Those Bumpers.
Three horrors await Americans who get behind the wheel of a car for a family road trip this summer: the spiraling price of gas, the usual choruses of "are-we-there-yet?" -- and the road rage of fellow drivers.
Divine intervention might be needed for the first two problems, but science has discovered a solution for the third.
Watch out for cars with bumper stickers.
That's the surprising conclusion of a recent study by Colorado State University social psychologist William Szlemko. Drivers of cars with bumper stickers, window decals, personalized license plates and other "territorial markers" not only get mad when someone cuts in their lane or is slow to respond to a changed traffic light, but they are far more likely than those who do not personalize their cars to use their vehicles to express rage -- by honking, tailgating and other aggressive behavior.
It does not seem to matter whether the messages on the stickers are about peace and love -- "Visualize World Peace," "My Kid Is an Honor Student" -- or angry and in your face -- "Don't Mess With Texas," "My Kid Beat Up Your Honor Student."
SHANKAR VEDANTAM
WASHINGTON POST
CLICK ON LINK FOR FULL ARTICLE Three horrors await Americans who get behind the wheel of a car for a family road trip this summer: the spiraling price of gas, the us... more -
Cyclists take their message to the freeways of Los Angeles
Even after going to their site and reading their press release I still don't know what that message is.
more info:
http://www.crimanimalz.com/
http://www.ibikeu.com/wiki/index.php/The_Freeway_Traffi... Even after going to their site and reading their press release I still don't know what that message is. more info: ... more -
Down Low Glow provides essential side visibility for bike commuters.
Front and rear safety lights (blinkies) protect you well in many riding situations. But blinkies are weakest when viewed from the side. Unfortunately, side visibility is the most common cause of nighttime bicycle-car collisions. Every time you approach a turn or an intersection, your side visibility is key to drivers seeing you.
Bike commuting, early morning training, and sunset rides should be inspiring, relaxing, fun and invigorating. And they can be, when you take the right safety measures. To feel relaxed and confident at those intersections, you need to know that drivers from all angles, especially the sides, can see you as early as possible. Front and rear safety lights (blinkies) protect you well in many riding situations. But blinkies are weakest when viewed from the side... more
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