November 22, 2009
Comments by gershon
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Best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery.
After a previous crash of this type, I sent an email to an LEO in this area asking him to ask the rider specifically how he controls the bike in the curve.
The answer should be to push the handgrip in the direction of the curve.
Now we have another crash of the same type in the area. So, I'd ask the investigating officer to ask the same question. If he doesn't ride a motorcycle, it would probably be better for someone who does to investigate this crash.
A nationwide advertising campaign on push steering or counter-steering would likely prevent many crashes of this type.
On Nebraska man injured in motorcycle crash
Ken,
Nice column.
Back when I first bought a house in 1977, I had to put 20% down and prove that I'd saved the money through old bank statements. My house payment could not exceed 25% of my income and my total bills could not exceed 36% of my income. The bank was unwavering on these numbers.
In my opinion, we should go back to this. It would cause housing prices to plummet, but that would only affect those who are moving and not buying another house.
On Banks fall as storm hits home
Very nice summary of basic Jewish beliefs. Especially on the focus on the here and now. As a Jew, I figure G-d has the script for what happens after this life.
Jews have known about the 10 dimensions for thousands of years. Don't be surprised if they find 10 additional dimensions within 7 of those dimensions.
We've also written about the big bang for thousands of years. When will science catch up with our religion?
I'm interested in this particle accelerator thing just because it sounds fun. That is, if the world doesn't end when they collide ;).
On Search for ‘God particle’ likely to further technological advances
The email for ANSE is anse@anse.org
I don't know if it will be effective.
Anyway, I've copied all these comments as I suspect all of them will be deleted soon to protect themselves.
On Fuel-saving tactics cut costs, add risks
Megan,
You said in an email that you didn't even see the fabricated picture before publication. I believe that since the photographer is another person. Maybe there are so many hypermilers in St. Joe that he couldn't actually find someone tailgating.
But really, it doesn't matter if you knew or not. The correct thing to do NOW is to admit publically in the paper that the picture was not of someone tailgating. If you don't, not only does it call into question your ethics, but the ethics of the editors of your paper.
Shalom,
Gershon
On Fuel-saving tactics cut costs, add risks
This is the definition of "timing lights" as given in www.cleanmpg.com
Timing lights is when you try to avoid stopping at lights by adjusting the speed of the vehicle so you arrive at an intersection while the light is green. By reading signs such as: how long has the light been its current color, is there a flashing crosswalk indicator indicating a light change is coming soon, did the light on the cross street turn yellow (be careful, sometimes there are green turning arrows and your light will remain red) you should be able to get a lot more green lights.
Also, after a while you start looking at not just the light in front of you, but maybe a few lights ahead.
Another technique is Rabbit timing which should have a glossary entry of its own (but it doesn't yet... hint). This is letting faster moving cars around you to trip lights that have sensors. The idea is they get to a red light and trip the sensor and by the time you get there the light is green.
Megan, in an email, you state this is illegal. Can you please have the state trooper from whom you got your information explain how it IS illegal? I want to make sure that the next time I pass through St. Joe on my motorcycle I'm not risking a ticket by arriving at a light when it is green.
On Fuel-saving tactics cut costs, add risks
Well, I just looked through the code of ethics for the ANSE.
This article is applicable:
"ARTICLE IV - Truth and Accuracy. Good faith with the reader is the foundation of good journalism. Every effort must be made to assure that the news content is accurate, free from bias and in context, and that all sides are presented fairly. Editorials, analytical articles and commentary should be held to the same standards of accuracy with respect to facts as news reports. Significant errors of fact, as well as errors of omission, should be corrected promptly and prominently."
Nobody is upset because you made a mistake. What is upsetting is you seemingly refuse to correct it and instead attack those who point out your error.
So, the question arises...do you adhere to this code of ethics or not? If an answer is not forthcoming by 4:00 your time, I'll figure out how to file a complaint with ANSE.
Shalom
On Fuel-saving tactics cut costs, add risks
Well, I notice you had the time to delete a SECOND post by Wayne while failing to own up to your mistake. Looking for integrity from this newspaper seems to be similar to looking for kosher meat from a pig feedlot.
Eventually, your paper will fail due to your lack of factual reporting.
On Fuel-saving tactics cut costs, add risks
The more I think about your deletion of the deletion of Wayne Gerdes' remarks, the more it is upsetting to me.
It is very similar to castigating a racial group and then disapproving about the way they spoke back against what you said. Had you not made the original false comments, the retaliation would not have been needed.
This is a typical ploy that has been used against groups throughout history. Put that group on a continuous defensive through falsehoods and then attack them when they speak back.
You have had 6 hours or so to admit you made a mistake, yet you have failed to do so. This kind of leads me to believe your fabrication was intentional in order to get an emotional reaction. And a fabrication it was. A false picture on the front page. And simply googling the word hypermiling would have revealed 4 sites with the truth before getting to one that contained the falsehoods.
You might delete this comment. I don't mind. I will consider that proof of your tactics. I've come to expect this from the news media and pretty much ignore anything they say.
On Fuel-saving tactics cut costs, add risks
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