Mygallons'com is making it easier for consumers to save money on gasoline prices by pre-purchasing gas at today's rates and saving you money at the pump by using your MyGallons Card when fuel prices rise' An example given on their site is if you purchase 100 gallons of fuel at $3'50 per gallon and when the actual price of fuel at the gas station is $4'00 per gallon, you save $'50 cents per gallon' The cost for the card is $29'95 annually and it is accepted at most major gas stations including Exxon, Citgo, Getty, Sundco, Wawa, Lukoil, 76, BP, Chevron, Amoco, Shell, Texaco, and more'

Whilst I was a the Lifelong Learning conference in Yeppoon I met Simon Holt (shown right), who is Learning Service Librarian at the University of Otago, New Zealand. He has a blog at http://akorawa.blogspot.com/ and you will find a post linking to a useful mindmapping application and also (if you scroll down) to a number of links to material about Information Literacy at the University of Otago, which are worth looking at. In fact scroll down still further and there is another interesting post about the information research cycle, linking through to an article by Lesley Ngatai "Beyond Searching: Information Literacy for Postgraduate Engineering".
Currently I am staying with my aunt in South Australia (prior to coming home), which is very enjoyable, but she just has a dial-up connection - gosh, do you get spoilt by the speed of broadband!

The Constitution Unit has this week produced two new contributions to its invaluable series of devolution monitoring reports.

Akash Paun and Edward Calow provide a good one-stop overview of the state of devolution across the UK:

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This is what happens when you use copyrighted music on a YouTube video. They let you!
I like this! Im sure not every video gets this treatment. I wonder how many people have even herd of that song. Its Masko Tanga off Outlandos D'Amour album. By The Police. And here, since the video didn't get deleted here is a link to the album on Amazon. For 15.99!!!! sheese. Go to a used CD store and buy it, thats where i got mine. For 9 bucks.

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What does this have to do with truck driving? Nothing. Though i did drive a semi truck to San Diego just to make this video, and then to have YouTube object, and then to post this post.
Now go watch that video please. And then subscribe. Im trying to get to 4,000 subscribers before the end of the world comes.

~Aaron

Location: Oregon City, OR

The 2008 Ford Explorer is more resistant to damage and less likely to cause damage to other vehicles in low-speed crashes than other midsize sport utility vehicles, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reported today' “The Ford Explorer has been the benchmark SUV for family capability, safety and value for two decades,” said Darryl Hazel, president, Ford Customer Service Division' “Insurance companies are more likely to give Explorer customers discounts because of this established track record'”

We all know times are hard, gas prices are hitting record highs, cigarettes have gone up to almost $7.00 per pack in New York and Winter is fast approaching, meaning insane fuel oil prices.

It seems the pressure is too much for some to bear, causing both minor and major thefts across the region.  Recently, a new car lot experienced the theft of over 100 catalytic converters when theifs used a forklift to hoist up the vehicles and cut the converters out.

Several transport companies have reported thefts of Aluminum boxes taken right off of units.  Other companies have reported entire roll-on dumpsters of aluminum, copper or Steel being emptied by hand for re-sale. 

I have purchased a locking gas cap for my automobile, as I can forsee this being a major problem in the near future.  Prices aren't expected to see a decrease for quite some time, despite comments made by politicians and officials.

The bottom line is keep an extra eye on anything and everything of any value and make sure you lock down all your dumpsters.  If possible, install cameras and surveillance to insure optimal protection.  For those guys on the road, trust no one and make sure you don't leave anything of value on the outside of your Tractor or Trailer.  Make sure your load(s) are locked up tightly, especially if they have a good resale value.

Times are tough but they will most likely be getting tougher before they get better.

 

 

Chrysler LLC today reported total June 2008 U'S' sales of 117,457 units, which is 36 percent below the same period last year' Total June sales reflect a continued contraction of the market, especially of pickup trucks and SUVs, continued reductions in fleet sales, and increases in Chrysler’s newest highly fuel-efficient vehicles' All sales figures are reported as unadjusted'

Cars, SUVs, and pickups share the road but they don't share the same standard for bumpers' The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has petitioned the federal government to regulate the bumpers on light trucks (SUVs, pickups, and vans) just as it regulates those on cars' The same bumper rules should apply to all kinds of passenger vehicles' To meet federal rules, car bumpers must be 16 to 20 inches off the ground and limit the amount of damage that can be sustained in a low-speed crash' The idea is to ensure that the bumpers on colliding cars engage, absorbing most of the energy of the impact and keeping damage away from expensive-to-repair parts like fenders, grilles, headlights, and taillights'

As truckers park their vehicles for resting over night, leave them in truck stops or rest stop parking lots, or have to leave their trucks in an insecure off-highway location because of maintenance problems, security more than crosses their minds. For owner operators, you have a lot riding on your truck—your career, the loan payments you’ve been making on the vehicle, and the vehicle itself as a financial asset. Allowing your truck to be damaged or stolen is just as bad as allowing someone to rob or burn down your house. Because of this, most truckers have had security systems since the first days they owned their truck. But if you’re one of the few that has wanted a security system, but just couldn’t get the cash together to purchase one, Jwin has an answer for you.

For only $79.99, the Jwin JVTV2040-ARV video monitoring security system can offer comfort and security for your truck. This simple and effective security system won’t bog you down with wires and payments. Including a black and white monitor that measures 5.5 inches, a black and white camera and a 60-foot cable, the system is simple to install and use. Though a single camera is included in the price, the system is capable of handling an additional camera. The monitor can also be set to switch back and forth between the two cameras at intervals programmable for between two and twenty seconds.

Though the system may be inexpensive, it does not skimp on the necessary equipment to allow safe and effective monitoring of your vehicle. Cameras are fitted with Infrafred LED lights that allow the cameras to record in “near total darkness,” according to the manufacturer. Because of these LED lights, truckers who purchase this system can monitor their vehicles around the clock. But for those who want to do more than monitor their vehicle, the system allows for a video recorder to be attached to the monitor, and video playback is accommodated on the same monitor.

A second Jwin model, the JCTC 2060-ARV, allows the same system to be broadcast on a 12-inch screen and handle up to four cameras for $139.99. Those truckers who often park in less than secure areas may choose this system as it allows the monitor to move seamlessly between cameras on all sides of the vehicle. By using a camera connected to the monitor via cable, installation is still simple, but the extra money buys a few more upgrades from the less expensive system. For example, in addition to being larger, this screen also features a high-resolution display, an earphone jack, and more ports for connecting other equipment like VCRs.

Though fancy security systems are beginning to look like expensive entertainment systems with flat screen TVs and color monitors, truckers can still find simple, inexpensive ways to monitor their vehicles. Choosing one of Jwin’s simple, black and white monitoring systems will give truckers peace of mind without leaving them broke in the process.

SportsNavi has in an article added Japanese Pro-Wrestler Katsuyori Shibata. He is a guy that really needs a win, will be interesting to see who they pair him up with.

I expect there will be further announcements around this card in the coming days as the Fight Fesitval draws to a close

Participant added:
Katsuyori Shibata 2-4-0

Already confirmed:
Lightweight Final: Winners of Semi-Finals

Lightweight semi-finals:
Eddie Alvarez 14-1-0 vs. 22-4-2 Tatsuya Kawajiri
Shinya Aoki 16-2-0 vs. 25-10-4 Caol Uno

Non-tournament:
Norifumi "Kid" Yamamoto 17-1-0 vs. 7-0-0 Joseph Benavidez

Other participants (previously announced):
-Mark Munt 5-3-0
-Joachim Hansen 17-7-1
-Mirko CroCop 23-6-2
-Minowaman 39-28-8
-Yoshihiro Akiyama 10-1-0 (1NC)
-Denis Kang 29-10-1 (rumored)