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The following is an actual exam question given on University of Washington chemistry mid-term. The answer by one student was so "profound" that the professor shared it with colleagues, via the Internet, which is, of course, why I can pass it on to you. Bonus Question: Is Hell...

I´m sure there are many things a recruiter looks at when looking at a potential candidate for a driving or owner op position. Some of the stories I´ve heard for turndowns are difficult to believe. So, from a recruiters viewpoint, can you briefly list here what you look for to qualify a driver...

A Frenchman and a Yougarian were on a crowded beach. The Frenchman was surrounded by several beautiful women, all giving him lots of attention. The Yougarian was alone, everyone, especially the women, were completely ignoring him. The Frenchman left to go to the snack wagon, so the Yougarian...

This is just a curious question that maybe some of you may be curious about like me. We all know, or at least I know, that in my expediting years, expediting has alot of overnite runs. I probably do about 50% night driving. What do you consider is your percentage of night driving. It´s the one...

I went from electronics to tradeshows in my tractor trailer days. When I was issued my first company tradeshow trailer I opted for a drop deck/liftgate, to maximize revenue. Because I had the liftgate, they sent me to smaller shows that were held in name motels, or inner city sites frequently...

We know that the current state of affairs in our great nation have many civilians up in arms and excited to join the military. For those of you who can't join, you can still lend a hand. Here are a few of the areas where we would like your assistance: 1) The next time you see an adult talking...

During my trucking career, I´ve seen dispatchers do all kinds of things when giving out loads. They have thier problems the same as we do on the road, and there are good ones and bad ones just like drivers. I remember once when I saw a team passed over for a really goood high paying load as I...

On a recent flight, a plane passes through a severe storm. The turbulence is awful, and things go from bad to worse when one wing is struck by lightning. One woman in particular loses it. Screaming, she stands up at the front of the plane. "I'm too young to die," she wails. Then she yells...

After getting all of Pope John Paul's luggage loaded into the limo, the driver notices that the Pope is still standing on the curb. "Excuse me, Your Holiness," says the driver, "Would you please take your seat so we can leave?" "Well, to tell you the truth," says the Pope, "they never let me...

The Ant and the Grasshopper CLASSIC VERSION: The ant works hard in the withering heat all summer long, building his house and laying up supplies for the winter. The grasshopper thinks he's a fool and laughs and dances and plays the summer away. Come winter, the ant is warm and well fed...

Into a Belfast pub comes Paddy Murphy, looking like he'd just been run overby a train. His arm is in a sling, his nose is broken, his face is cut and bruised and he's walking with a limp. "What happened to you?" asks Sean, the bartender. "Jamie O'Conner and me had a fight," says Paddy...

These are actual conversations between people in aviation situations. Conversations Tower: "Delta 351, you have traffic at 10 o'clock, 6 miles! Delta 351: "Give us another hint! We have digital watches!" "TWA 2341, for noise abatement turn right 45 Degrees." "Centre, we are at 35,000 feet...

Where is the breaking point that decides if a load goes to a team or a single driver. What variables are taken into consideration. And, have the new HOS rules changed any of those variables?. Finally, what changes have each of you seen from your vantage point, that was brought on by the new...

For about a year now, I´ve been hearing that many fleets are phasing in more "E" units. What do you see as the way the industry is going and why, as far as unit size to run, team and/or single? When I first got into expediting several years ago after running TT for many years, I asked the...

BEER TROUBLESHOOTING CHART SYMPTOM FAULT ACTION TO TAKE Feet cold and wet. Glass being held at incorrect angle. Rotate glass so that open end points toward ceiling. Feet warm and wet. Improper bladder control. Stand next to nearest dog...

Recently there was a topic about buying on ebay, and using paypal, and other methods. Go to the link below and read the scams topic. Truckers are always out there with credit cards, and other financial instruments, and have to use various methods to pay bills and take care of financial...

George Bush received a call from Russian President Putin. He says to Bush "Our largest condom factory has exploded, My people's favorite form of birth control. This is a true disaster!" "Mr. Putin, the American people would be happy to do anything within their power to...

We all are out there all the time finding new restaurants, and trying new kinds of dishes. Now somebody has written a song for chinese food. Click below. http://www.elfrigo.org/flash/chowmein.htm

This was written by a reporter. ONE Recently, when I went to McDonald's I saw on the menu that you could order 6, 9 or 12 Chicken McNuggets. I asked for a half dozen nuggets. "We don't have half dozen nuggets," said the teenager at the counter. "You don't?" I replied. "We only have six...

Hang on to any of the new State of Kentucky quarters. If you have them, they may be worth much more than 25 cents. The U.S. Treasury announced today that it is recalling all of the Kentucky quarters that are part of its program featuring quarters from each state. "We are recalling all the new...