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Hi there! I am Marc Phillippe Babineau, a Maritimer by birth and in heart (Canadian), and I was a Senior Technical Writer and Training Specialist for Atlantis Aerospace, in Brampton, Ontario. Here, I wrote technical manuals and wrote and taught training platforms

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Autos > Driving & Safety The need for driving etiquette while merging: 1 of 14
Merging either onto a highway or another road with an oncoming line of traffic is sometimes a feat that the most seasoned of drivers will have some good horror stories to tell you about. Driver etiquette mandates that when merging, there are two factors involved; matching speeds and one-to-one merging. Matching speeds means ... More..
Autos > Classic Cars Classic cars: What to consider before you buy: 1 of 13
If you are in the market for a classic car, then knowing what to consider before you buy a classic car will save you a lot of headaches, as well as a lot of money. Are parts available for that specific year, make and model? Is the vehicle's chassis good enough for a grinding and acid wash cleaning, or does it need to be repl... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety How to control a car in a skid: 2 of 12
Whilst driving in the Winter months, or during a snowstorm, freezing rain or other inclement weather, you may find yourself losing control of your vehicle and going into a skid, or a slide. If the skid is not correctly adjusted for and reacted to, a total spin-out may be in your immediate future, and once you are spinning, y... More..
Autos > Classic Cars Classic cars: Classic cars in the movies: 1 of 6
When talking about classic cars in the movies, the automobile that most often shows up in the movies is the Ford Mustang. The movie "Bullitt" with Steve McQueen, undeniably the best car chase scene ever filmed for a Hollywood movie, featured the Mustang and the Dodge Charger. Both of these venerable muscle cars have sleek, a... More..
Autos > Classic Cars Automotive history: The 409 Chevy: 1 of 5
"She's so fine, my 409. She's so fine, my 4-0-9. 409, 409, she's so fine my 409". The opening words of the Beach Boy's classic summer driving song praises the popularity, the beauty and the power of the Chevy 409 engine. The 409 cubic inch displacement big block engine was, and still is, one of the most sought after engines ... More..
Autos > Classic Cars Classic car reviews: 1972 Chevy Monte Carlo: 1 of 5
The 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is a classic, stylish car that was not offered with any "SS" or similar options packages, as it was being introduced as luxury for the everyday American. I had bought one in 1988, in relatively good condition. The body was pristine, the interior's only fault was a fairly small cigarette burn on... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety The future of car safety: 1 of 4
The future of car safety lies in the design of stronger, more tensile materials, by automobile engineers and body parts manufacturers, of bodies, fenders and associated safety equipment that is now available in newer cars and will be expanded upon with each new model introduced to the public. Not much sense in giving it all ... More..
Autos > Fuel Economy How to save on gas without buying a hybrid vehicle: 28 of 90
Figuring out ways on how to save on gas without buying a hybrid vehicle can add up to quite a lot of savings in the long run for the average driver. But this rollercoaster ride of gasoline prices can wreck havoc on the professional drivers who pay for their own gas. Some weeks, it seems that trying to figure out when to fill... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Tips for safe driving in Canada: 2 of 5
Driving in Canada is the same as driving in the good old U S of A, Driver etiquette and driving laws are pretty much the same, however Canada has more lenient sentencing and fines. The differences between Canada and the USA are extremely minimal, with the speed limit on Canada's highways and roadways in the metric system, an... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety What forensic experts look for at the scene of a car crash: 3 of 7
Dead bodies. Alcoholic beverages. Drugs and/or drug paraphernalia. Skid marks, as well as their length and the amounts of tread left behind on the pavement. Witnesses. Oh, and wrecked vehicles, drunken drivers or injured citizens. These are all parts of what forensics experts look for at the scene of a car crash. The ultimat... More..