Hey Trivia Buffs-
March Trivia
Question: At the March equinox, how many hours of darkness
are there in each 24 hour period, all over the world
Answer : 12 hours of darkness ( and of daylight)
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Thursday, March 31, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
Spring = Potholes in Pennsylvania
Ever wonder about the life of a Pothole??
Potholes begin after snow or rain seeps into the soil below the road surface.The moisture freezes when temperatures drop, causing the ground to expand and push the pavement up. As temperatures rise, the ground returns to normal level but the pavement often remains raised. This creates a gap between the pavement and the ground below it.
When vehicles drive over this cavity, the pavement surface cracks and falls into the hollow space, leading to the birth of another pothole.
You can report potholes or any other PA road concerns by by calling 1-800 FIX ROAD.
Potholes begin after snow or rain seeps into the soil below the road surface.The moisture freezes when temperatures drop, causing the ground to expand and push the pavement up. As temperatures rise, the ground returns to normal level but the pavement often remains raised. This creates a gap between the pavement and the ground below it.
When vehicles drive over this cavity, the pavement surface cracks and falls into the hollow space, leading to the birth of another pothole.
You can report potholes or any other PA road concerns by by calling 1-800 FIX ROAD.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Love Your Car?
Some of us love our vehicles so much that we name them! I had a blue Mustang called Bessy (don't even ask me why) . Yours may not have a crazy name, but it takes you where you need to be so treat it right! .
Here's a few ways to show a little bit of love to your vehicle:
1) Check the oil. This is the lifeblood of the engine so try doing this at every other gas fill-up. Change according to the recommended maintence.
2) Check your tire pressures. Too-low tire pressure leads to accelerated tire wear, increased fuel consumption ( gas is $3.45 per gallon these days) and, most importantly, can compromised handling and safety.
3) Detail the car. C'mon, you know that you'll feel better too driving a squeaky-clean vehicle with no road salt or cinders all over and no crumbs on the seats.
Tell your car "you're welcome".
Here's a few ways to show a little bit of love to your vehicle:
1) Check the oil. This is the lifeblood of the engine so try doing this at every other gas fill-up. Change according to the recommended maintence.
2) Check your tire pressures. Too-low tire pressure leads to accelerated tire wear, increased fuel consumption ( gas is $3.45 per gallon these days) and, most importantly, can compromised handling and safety.
3) Detail the car. C'mon, you know that you'll feel better too driving a squeaky-clean vehicle with no road salt or cinders all over and no crumbs on the seats.
Tell your car "you're welcome".
Monday, March 14, 2011
Gas is HOW MUCH??
Gasoline is the bloodline that keeps America moving, and tracking gas prices can feel like a roller coaster ride. It seems like they just keep going up-up-up!!! Plus, they're different depending on where you look.
For a quick look at the gas prices in your area visit http://autos.msn.com/everyday/GasStationsBeta.aspx
This can be a great tool in helping you decide where to "fill up" !
For a quick look at the gas prices in your area visit http://autos.msn.com/everyday/GasStationsBeta.aspx
This can be a great tool in helping you decide where to "fill up" !
Monday, March 7, 2011
Children with Special Needs Get Help to Travel Safe
PennDOT is helping hospitals and pediatric practices statewide to ensure children with limited mobility and other special health-care needs can travel safely. PennDOT has invested $91,666 in state funds to purchase 111 specialized car seats through a contract with the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics' Traffic Injury Prevention Project .
Through the contract, 65 Hope Car Beds and 46 Snug Seat Hippo car seats were purchased. The car bed is a crash-tested seat for children with conditions such as spina bifida, scoliosis and other conditions that prevent them from being able to sit in standard car seats. Hippo seats allow children with hip casts to travel in a crash-tested seat.
Seats will be delivered to 49 hospitals and 16 pediatric practices statewide. Each pediatric practice will receive one car bed and each hospital will receive one car bed and one Hippo seat to be loaned to families and caregivers. The seats are expected to last six to 10 years, depending on the model.
To learn more about this program, call 1-800-CAR-BELT or visit www.DriveSafePA.org.
Through the contract, 65 Hope Car Beds and 46 Snug Seat Hippo car seats were purchased. The car bed is a crash-tested seat for children with conditions such as spina bifida, scoliosis and other conditions that prevent them from being able to sit in standard car seats. Hippo seats allow children with hip casts to travel in a crash-tested seat.
Seats will be delivered to 49 hospitals and 16 pediatric practices statewide. Each pediatric practice will receive one car bed and each hospital will receive one car bed and one Hippo seat to be loaned to families and caregivers. The seats are expected to last six to 10 years, depending on the model.
To learn more about this program, call 1-800-CAR-BELT or visit www.DriveSafePA.org.
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