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October 11, 2008

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Microsimulation of Road Traffic

If, like me, you are frustrated by traffic jams that seem to spontaneously appear for no reason, then today's FamilyFirst pick will be a real eye-opener for you. It's a java applet that simulates traffic patterns. For example, how many... Read the story »

January 06, 2008

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King of Gas Mileage

Wayne Gerdes is a chamion driver. We're not talking Nascar, Formula 1, or stock cars. No, Wayne holds the title of Most Fuel-Efficient Driver in the World. Wayne routinely gets (are you ready for this?) 59 miles per gallon in... Read the story »

October 12, 2007

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Time Magazine's 50 Worst Cars of All Time

I just spent about a half hour at today's FamilyFirst site. It's a hoot, by any standards. It's Time Magazine's 50 Worst Cars Ever Made. The list was compiled this year in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Ford... Read the story »

January 21, 2007

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SaveGasNow.org

We all love our cars. Well, maybe not ALL the time. When mine has a dead battery, I get annoyed at it. But by and large, we baby our modes of transportation. But one thing we DON'T like to do... Read the story »

September 06, 2006

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Tesla Motors

Have you ever thought about buying an electric car? Let's see, I estimate that 50% of you readers rolled your eyes, and the rest snickered. Electric cars have a bad reputation among enthusiasts who crave speed and performance. Why? Well,... Read the story »

December 23, 2005

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Vintage Motorcycle Enthusiasts Home Page

I work with a couple of serious motorcycle enthusiasts who always have magazines and books with pics of really old bikes. That got me to thinking, “why not find a good antique bike site and feature it?” Well, failing to... Read the story »

October 18, 2005

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Suburban Wheel Cover Co.

My son, the car freak, selected todays FamilyFirst site. Its called Suburban Wheel Cover Company, and its an online store for wheels, hubcaps, chrome wheelskins, trim rings, and lots of other auto accessories, with an emphasis on the four round... Read the story »