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Category Archives: Car
Windshield crack repaired
Ten days ago I wrote about getting a cracked windshield. Progressive insurance said they’d pay for glass repair without making me pay the deductible. Today Safelite Auto Glass came to my office to repair it. The technician said that because … Continue reading
Posted in Car
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Life’s little annoyances
As I was driving home on I-880 after visiting a friend tonight, another vehicle threw up a rock and put a crack in the windshield. At 65 MPH that makes quite a loud noise; it startled me and at first … Continue reading
Domestication
The common automobile (Ipsomobile sp.) has coexisted with humans for over a century, and is generally considered to be fully domesticated. However, should the opportunity arise, they have been known to exhibit wild behavior. Note that the occasional playful nip … Continue reading
Posted in Car, Health
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OnStar Off
When I purchased a new vehicle in September 2004, I wanted side impact airbags, but they only were available as part of a “Safe and Secure” package that also included OnStar which I did not want. A salesman tried to … Continue reading
Posted in Car, Freedom and liberty, Privacy
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Don’t try this at home (or anywhere else)!
On the way to lunch with my coworkers this afternoon, I somehow managed to slam the tip of my left middle finger in the car door. It happened so quickly and hurt so much that I can’t recall the details … Continue reading
Posted in Car, Health
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