| The case against traffic lights
Do we need traffic lights? Campaigner Martin Cassini doesn't think so. He says, "They take our eyes off the road. They make us stop when it's safe to go. They increase journey times. They maximise congestion, which costs the economy £20bn a year. They maximise emissions and fuel use from the stop-start drive cycle. They deface streetscapes. They cost the earth to install and run". Read his full article on why they should go and the system of "peaceful anarchy" he says should replace them - and watch his highly entertaining report tonight. But what do you think - has he got a point? .
Road Trip: 2007 BMW 3-Series Convertible - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW
Take a Road Trip with The Auto Channel in the all new 2007 BMW 3 Series hardtop convertible. EDITOR'S NOTE: This page contains an embeded two-part video. In part 1 Michael Brachvogel, BMW's Deputy Product Manager for the 3 Series, describes the design and functionality of the first-for-BMW retractable hardtop. In part 2 The Auto Channel's Marc Rauch rides along on the road from Key Largo to Miami as Michael talks about how BMW approached designing the 3 Series Convertible and Coupe, and about the vehicles' superb driving characteristics and capabilities. To ride along just click the PLAY buttons on the embeded video windows. See also: BMW Buyers Guide. Few other automobiles stir emotions quite like a convertible. Whether it's the feeling of freedom created by top-down driving or their seductive shapes, convertibles have long been regarded by many car enthusiasts and casual onlookers alike as providing a one-of-a-kind exhilarating driving experience.
FanFest not FanFriendly?
The Atlanta Braves held their team FanFest this past weekend at the Georgia World Congress Center. The event served as an opportunity for fans to interact with players and coaches, and the event proved to be a big success. In the eyes of some fans, a little too successful. Long lines seemed to be the norm at the event and some fans walked away extremely unhappy after not being able to secure an autograph from their favorite player. Did you attend FanFest? How was your experience? Did you or your children get a chance to interact with players? Let us know about your experience. Permalink | Comments (177) | Post your comment | .
2005 Use of Gas by Blackwater Leaves Questions
Still, the previously undisclosed incident has raised significant new questions about the role of private security contractors in Iraq, and whether they operate under the same rules of engagement and international treaty obligations that the American military observes. "You run into this issue time and again with Blackwater, where the rules that apply to the U.S. military don't seem to apply to Blackwater," said Scott L. Silliman, the executive director of the Center on Law, Ethics and National Security at the Duke University School of Law. Officers and noncommissioned officers from the Third Infantry Division who were involved in the episode said there were no signs of violence at the checkpoint. Instead, they said, the Blackwater convoy appeared to be stuck in traffic and may have been trying to use the riot-control agent as a way to clear a path.
Nov. 2007
I've picked 40 of Thanksgiving's most intriguing gridiron matchups and I want to see how many of our visitors can pick more correct answers than me. You can check out my ballot in the VIP section of the contest page. On Wednesday, I'll unveil a holiday edition of the Forsberg 5, breaking down some of Thanksgiving's biggest matchups. It's easy to play, especially if you've been participating in our Prep Pick'em contest this fall. Hop over to our friends at SportsBallot and -- if you haven't already -- follow the simple sign-up process. Click on the Prep Football icon, select your answers, and submit your ballot. Whoever picks the most correct answers will win a Sony PSP. To add insult to my soon-to-be injured ego, we'll publish the names of all those visitors who pick more games correct than I do.
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