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Driving Therapy: Going Away from the City

Posted on April 26, 2008 by Fred

Getting up early in the morning for an out-of-town hearing is something to look forward to. Well, not particularly the getting-up-real-early part, but the thought the out-of-town trip. It’s always a welcome therapy.

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Number Coding Scheme

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Fred

It’s commonly referred to as the number coding scheme, although some still mistakenly call it the color coding scheme. For masochists, wanting to add pain by going the long way, it’s called the Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program or UVVRP. … Continue reading →

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Practice Driving in Malabon

Posted on March 29, 2008 by Fred

In the preceding post, we talked about floods in Malabon. I have learned all I know about driving through floods from the roads of Malabon. It’s not something that Malabon has much choice, though. Malabon is below sea level, so … Continue reading →

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Road Discipline for Drivers and Passengers

Posted on March 16, 2008 by Fred

Maintaining discipline on the road, both for passengers and drivers, is easier said than done. Sometimes you get to think which should come first: disciplined drivers or disciplined passengers. For instance, if drivers load and unload ONLY in designated places, … Continue reading →

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Dangers in Motorcycling

Posted on March 12, 2008 by Fred

Motorcycles. I love, and drive, motorcycles. It’s fun to feel the gust of wind against your face (that’s before the helmet requirement was strictly implemented, and before my wife banned me from driving one). The temptation to speed up and … Continue reading →

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