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Yes, that really is an Active Topics link

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Desktop/laptop users might have noticed a "View Active Topics" link appearing now and then in place of the horizontal banners ads. It's an...

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We've had it for a couple weeks but I don't see where anybody's used it. Which is probably a good thing.

Its purpose is to display media that the...

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I added a new Google search box over on the sidebar. It's only on the default desktop style right now but it might appear on the mobile version also,...

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Mobil Refinerary Accident raises gas prices

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by not4u13 » Sat Feb 21, 2015 8:56 am

Something I never really understood.

Gas prices are clearly affected by supply and demand, at least to some degree. I'm also aware that the Mobile...

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Happy 50th birthday to Ford's Mustang

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by Parrotpaul » Fri Jan 09, 2015 11:35 am

Any gear head older than 50 can regale listeners about Steve McQueen's mighty 1968 390 Mustang GT and the outrageous car chase in Bullitt, but here...

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To Recline or Not to Recline?

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by RedFred » Thu Sep 04, 2014 10:10 am

There have been a few stories recently about commercial airlines diverting planes due to fights aboard aircraft because of passengers reclining their...

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OC commuter question

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by LedFloydCream » Sat Jul 05, 2014 12:39 pm

Hi. I'm looking for some commuting advice. I am looking to relocate to the Huntington Beach or Costa Mesa area, but I work in El Segundo. Now I know...

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Great article on plug-in hybrid

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by not4u13 » Thu Sep 02, 2010 9:08 am

This is a very well done article from Motor Trend on plug in hybrid technology.

Buried a few pages down is this commentary:

Still, it's...

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Must See: Passenger Plane Saved By Truck

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by Brooke » Sat Jun 15, 2013 12:54 pm

How did I miss this one?

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Spare tires ditched as automakers seek efficiency

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by kramer » Wed Nov 09, 2011 6:02 am

"More passenger cars are rolling off assembly lines with no jack, wrench or fifth wheel in the trunk as the U.S. government seeks more...
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WE'RE GETTING UPSTAGED AGAIN...

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Vending machines sites to charge electric cars

Published: 7/03/2011 at 10:31 PM Bangkok Post

Online news: Computer

Ten Japanese companies...

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747 crosswind landing in Hong Kong

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by crayegg » Fri Apr 08, 2011 9:20 pm

Pretty hairy. This pilot must have iron attachments, not to mention he/she is very good.

Check it out, it's only a minute 22.

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Shanghai showcases auto world

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by Troglodyte » Tue Apr 19, 2011 12:00 pm

Business > Economics

Shanghai showcases auto world
Published: 19/04/2011 at 08:31 PM
Online news: World

Foreign and Chinese carmakers...

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U.S. Ends Toyota Probe

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by not4u13 » Fri Feb 25, 2011 12:12 pm

DETROIT—Toyota Motor Corp. agreed to recall an additional 2.17 million U.S. vehicles due to floor-mat problems. Regulators said the action ends a...

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Banning all cell phone use in cars

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by not4u13 » Mon Oct 11, 2010 8:41 am

Apparently the transportation secretary LaHood is considering a total ban on cell phone use while driving.
DOT secretary may seek total phone ban in...

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Speeding Tickets

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by not4u13 » Mon Aug 30, 2010 11:22 am

There are a lot of things we can complain about living in California, but according to this report it appears we may have easy when compared to a lot...

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UAL-Continental To Merge Into The Largest Airline

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by Parrotpaul » Mon May 03, 2010 7:22 am

Carter's deregulation of the airlines has worked out splendidly. Most of the new airlines that sprouted up have either gone belly up or have been...

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Freeway buckles after earthquake

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by SoMelo » Tue Mar 16, 2010 5:08 am

Didn't think it was that strong...
Freeway buckles after earthquake

NORWALK – Two lanes of the southbound 5 freeway near Lakewood Boulevard have...

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OCTD

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I miss Hurl.

Won't you come home, Bill Bailey?

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Killing the car not so easy even among mass transit fans

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by not4u13 » Tue Aug 05, 2008 7:19 am

By John O'Dell, Senior Editor
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There are a lot of people trying to get us to give up on the ides of independent, personal transportation...

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OCTA Heck of a way to save gas

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by Parrotpaul » Sun Jul 27, 2008 3:53 am

The bride and I are testing out the OCTA buses. We purchased 10 one day passes on-line for $27. Each ticket allows you to travel on as many buses as...

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Parrotpaul's OCTA Bus Blog

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I have been requested to start a thread about the OCTA buses. This intro will be short as the bride and I are about to walk out the door and catch...
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$500K rail study set

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by Hanna » Thu Oct 25, 2007 6:22 pm

$500K rail study set
KOA to examine ending Gold Line at Ontario airport
By Andrea Bennett, Staff Writer
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
10/25/07...

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Santa Ana getting serious about streetcars

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by Hanna » Fri Oct 12, 2007 10:38 pm

Friday, October 12, 2007
Santa Ana getting serious about streetcars
City officials are considering line that would link its train station, downtown...

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