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Forum: Driving May 5th 10, 04:47 AM Posted to misc.transport.road,rec.autos.driving
Replies: 3
Views: 224
Posted By Andrew Tompkins
Operation Distance Chart: 15.66%

On 5/3/2010 11:49 PM, Dasyurid wrote:
>
> <Nothing worth quoting>
>

How did you slither out of the bit bucket? Must be that new version of
Thunderbird. Back in you go.

--Andy
Forum: Driving March 26th 10, 03:17 AM Posted to misc.transport.road,rec.autos.driving
Replies: 21
Views: 714
Posted By Andrew Tompkins
Beware, speeders! Cameras coming to I-170

Alexander Rogge wrote:
> Andrew Tompkins wrote:
>> Alexander Rogge wrote:
>>>
>>> I wonder if a camera to catch Left Lane Blockers is also being
>>> considered.
>>
>> How do you measure it?
>
> If...
Forum: Driving March 24th 10, 06:34 PM Posted to misc.transport.road,rec.autos.driving
Replies: 0
Views: 177
Posted By Andrew Tompkins
Beware, speeders! Cameras coming to I-170

wrote:
> On Mar 23, 10:42 am, Andrew Tompkins > wrote:
>
>>> I wonder if a camera to catch Left Lane Blockers is also being considered.
>> How do you...
Forum: Driving March 23rd 10, 03:42 PM Posted to misc.transport.road,rec.autos.driving
Replies: 21
Views: 714
Posted By Andrew Tompkins
Beware, speeders! Cameras coming to I-170

Alexander Rogge wrote:
>
> I wonder if a camera to catch Left Lane Blockers is also being considered.

How do you measure it? How do you record it in such a way that an
enforcement officer can...
Forum: Driving March 5th 10, 03:09 AM Posted to misc.transport.road,rec.autos.driving,uk.transport,ba.transportation
Replies: 17
Views: 928
Posted By Andrew Tompkins
What is viatology?

Carl Rogers wrote:
> If you're new to these newsgroups, you've probably come across the
> term 'viatology'. What does this mean?
>
> Viatology is defined as the scientific study of roads. Using...
Forum: Driving February 5th 10, 08:32 PM Posted to misc.transport.road,rec.autos.driving,ca.driving,uk.transport
Replies: 20
Views: 1,209
Posted By Andrew Tompkins
What is viatology?

Carl Rogers wrote:
>
> The fundamentals of viatology rest on the scientific method, which is
> discussed well he
>
>...
Forum: Driving November 19th 09, 10:55 PM Posted to rec.autos.driving,misc.transport.road
Replies: 13
Views: 2,083
Posted By Andrew Tompkins
GPS accuracy - I see not much has changed

necromancer wrote:
> Those familiar with me over the years may recall my rants on GPS
> accuracy a few years back - especially WRT elevation calculations. See
> my, "GPS Accuracy?" page for an...
Forum: Driving September 22nd 09, 06:25 PM Posted to ca.driving,misc.transport.road,rec.autos.driving
Replies: 2
Views: 541
Posted By Andrew Tompkins
US 395 notes

joel garry wrote:
> On Sep 20, 2:41 pm, Carl Rogers > wrote:
>
>> According to satellite photos on Google Maps, the freeway hasn't
>> extended across William Street yet. ...
Forum: Technology September 4th 09, 07:14 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech,aus.cars,misc.transport.road,uk.rec.cars.misc,uk.rec.driving
Replies: 162
Views: 5,709
Posted By Andrew Tompkins
70 MPH sure is SLOW!

Hachiroku ハチ*ク wrote:
> On Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:20:51 +0100, DavidR wrote:
>
>> Depends how you define error. Is it due to speedometer manufacturer's
>> tolerances or a deliberate offset...
Forum: Driving August 31st 09, 07:21 PM Posted to misc.transport.road,rec.autos.driving
Replies: 133
Views: 3,832
Posted By Andrew Tompkins
First NJ Red Light Cameras

Larry Sheldon wrote:
> wrote:
>
>> That doesn't necessarily cause them to run lights. Studies have shown
>> that virtually all drivers will stop on red.
>
> I'd sure like to see...
Forum: Driving August 1st 09, 06:19 PM Posted to misc.transport.road,rec.autos.driving,ne.transportation,uk.transport
Replies: 29
Views: 1,164
Posted By Andrew Tompkins
Why the term "road enthusiast" isn't relevant

H.B. Elkins wrote:
> On Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:50:23 -0700, Andrew Tompkins wrote:
>
>> Yeah, well, since I wasn't getting a response to a legitimate question,
>> I figured I'd try the McFly routine. ...
Forum: Driving July 31st 09, 07:50 PM Posted to misc.transport.road,rec.autos.driving,ne.transportation,uk.transport
Replies: 29
Views: 1,164
Posted By Andrew Tompkins
Why the term "road enthusiast" isn't relevant

Larry Sheldon wrote:
> Andrew Tompkins wrote:
>
>> Hello? Carl? Anybody home?
>
> That gets the prize for "Most Un-necessary Question Of The Day".
>
>
> The lights are not even on.
Forum: Driving July 31st 09, 06:51 PM Posted to misc.transport.road,rec.autos.driving,ne.transportation,uk.transport
Replies: 29
Views: 1,164
Posted By Andrew Tompkins
Why the term "road enthusiast" isn't relevant

Andrew Tompkins wrote:
> Carl Rogers wrote:
>> Hi Viatologists,
>>
>> Would you rather learn about animals from a biologist or a "mammal
>> enthusiast"? In terms of scientific study, a viatologist...
Forum: Driving July 29th 09, 04:17 PM Posted to misc.transport.road,rec.autos.driving,ne.transportation,uk.transport
Replies: 29
Views: 1,164
Posted By Andrew Tompkins
Why the term "road enthusiast" isn't relevant

Carl Rogers wrote:
> Hi Viatologists,
>
> Would you rather learn about animals from a biologist or a "mammal
> enthusiast"? In terms of scientific study, a viatologist reports
> roads after using...
Forum: Driving July 25th 09, 05:56 PM Posted to rec.autos.driving,misc.transport.road
Replies: 14
Views: 491
Posted By Andrew Tompkins
The "tempies" do time-bomb, folks.

Carl Rogers wrote:
> Hi Viatologists,
>
> FYI to all WWTL visitors! All the photographs and videos shared
> through Usenet use a temporary "picture frame" (technically speaking,
> API wrapper). ...
Forum: Driving July 23rd 09, 06:53 PM Posted to misc.transport.road,rec.autos.driving
Replies: 17
Views: 777
Posted By Andrew Tompkins
The measure of success...

Drunk Driving Kennedy wrote:
> On Jul 16, 1:06 pm, Andrew Tompkins > wrote:
>> Carl Rogers wrote:
>>> I invite all those who disapprove of
>>> the Worldwide Transportation Library...
Forum: Driving July 16th 09, 06:06 PM Posted to misc.transport.road,rec.autos.driving
Replies: 17
Views: 777
Posted By Andrew Tompkins
The measure of success...

Carl Rogers wrote:
> ...is not how many like-minded people throw insults at you. It's how
> you persevere and achieve goals.
>

Hardly. You can come up with what you think are the best goals in...
Forum: Driving July 13th 09, 07:19 PM Posted to misc.transport.road,rec.autos.driving,alt.travel.canada,uk.transport
Replies: 4
Views: 390
Posted By Andrew Tompkins
Distribution of interest in viatology

Mark Goodge wrote:
> On Mon, 13 Jul 2009 01:11:15 -0700 (PDT), NBtarheel_33 put finger to
> keyboard and typed:
>
>> Gee, wonder why the scale in that graph lacks units. What, is light
>> green 1...
Forum: Driving May 18th 09, 06:27 PM Posted to misc.transport.road,rec.autos.driving,uk.transport
Replies: 463
Views: 10,992
Posted By Andrew Tompkins
WWTL FAQ (Version 1.07)

Eeyore wrote:
>
> Andrew Tompkins wrote:
>
>> Steve Firth wrote:
>>> Scott M. Kozel > wrote:
>>>
>>>> And I'll grant that just because something is "professionally written
>>>>...
Forum: Driving May 18th 09, 06:11 PM Posted to misc.transport.road,rec.autos.driving,uk.transport
Replies: 463
Views: 10,992
Posted By Andrew Tompkins
WWTL FAQ (Version 1.07)

Eeyore wrote:
>
> Andrew Tompkins wrote:
>
>> Eeyore wrote:
>>> Andrew Tompkins wrote:
>>>> Eeyore wrote:
>>>>> Andrew Tompkins wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> I saw a link to a Google Earth type map showing...
Forum: Driving May 16th 09, 11:28 PM Posted to misc.transport.road,rec.autos.driving,uk.transport
Replies: 463
Views: 10,992
Posted By Andrew Tompkins
WWTL FAQ (Version 1.07)

Eeyore wrote:
>
> Andrew Tompkins wrote:
>
>> Eeyore wrote:
>>> Andrew Tompkins wrote:
>>>
>>>> I saw a link to a Google Earth type map showing the
>>>> location of the Denmark Strait as a point...
Forum: Driving May 16th 09, 10:44 PM Posted to misc.transport.road,rec.autos.driving,uk.transport
Replies: 463
Views: 10,992
Posted By Andrew Tompkins
WWTL FAQ (Version 1.07)

Steve Firth wrote:
> Scott M. Kozel > wrote:
>
>> And I'll grant that just because something is "professionally written
>> and published", that doesn't guarantee accuracy; but it...
Forum: Driving May 16th 09, 10:35 PM Posted to misc.transport.road,rec.autos.driving,uk.transport
Replies: 463
Views: 10,992
Posted By Andrew Tompkins
WWTL FAQ (Version 1.07)

Eeyore wrote:
>
> Andrew Tompkins wrote:
>
>> I saw a link to a Google Earth type map showing the
>> location of the Denmark Strait as a point rather than a region. I saw a
>> lot of assertions...
Forum: Driving May 16th 09, 06:24 PM Posted to misc.transport.road,rec.autos.driving,uk.transport
Replies: 463
Views: 10,992
Posted By Andrew Tompkins
WWTL FAQ (Version 1.07)

Eeyore wrote:
>
> Andrew Tompkins wrote:
>
>> Eeyore wrote:
>>> Andrew Tompkins wrote:
>>>> Steve Firth wrote:
>>>>> Andrew Tompkins > wrote:
>>>>>> Steve Firth wrote:
>>>>>>>...
Forum: Driving May 16th 09, 06:12 PM Posted to misc.transport.road,rec.autos.driving,uk.transport
Replies: 463
Views: 10,992
Posted By Andrew Tompkins
WWTL FAQ (Version 1.07)

Steve Firth wrote:
> Andrew Tompkins > wrote:
>
>>> "My side"? You mistake me for someone who hangs around in a pack.
>>>
>> Since you seem to need the long version:
>>
>> Your...
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