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I was born in Rhode Island, but I have lived most of my life in Connecticut. I started my driving Career as a taxi driver in New Haven. I spent several years as a school bus driver and went on to become a Driver's Education Instructor. I am now employed as

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Relationships & Family > Friends & Peers (Other) Teen advice: How to resist bullying: 29 of 30
The most extreme form of bullying occurred at Columbine High School on Tuesday, April 20, 1999, in Jefferson County, Colorado. Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold murdered 12 students, a teacher and wounded 24 other before committing suicide .In May, 2002, the Secret Service published a report that examined 37 U.S. school shooting... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Should school buses have and enforce seat belt use?: 11 of 11
I agree with everything the previous writer said about school bus seat belts. However I would like to add to this, as a former school bus driver; You are not going to see seat belts on school buses any time soon. First of all, the bus, is safer with- out them. It has been my experience while driving a school bus with seat be... More..
Arts & Humanities > US History (Other) History of labor unions in the United States: 10 of 10
Labor unions evolved from a need for workers to have" a voice"in the work-place. The industrial revolution took men, women and children, from farms and placed them under the control of bosses. As production increased, Master Craftsmen would often delegate tasks to lessor and unskilled labor and this began to affect the earni... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Driver safety: How to drive through sharp turns: 9 of 9
When negotiating sharp turns it is imperative to apply: "The Three Commandments of driving"; (Visibility,)(Traction), and (Space). When driving through a sharp turn in the road; a driver will encounter a blind -spot, just to the right or left of his turn. It is important to look quickly in the direction of the blind- spot fo... More..
Health & Fitness > Health & Fitness (Other) Energy drinks: Are they helpful or harmful: 6 of 6
Are Energy Drinks Safe? College students are using energy drinks as a way to get a quick lift and to combat fatigue. These drinks are a concoction of vitamins, sugar, amino acids such as (Taurine);and about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. The boost comes mainly from caffeine, and it is unclear how they affect the body. ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > News (Other) Do you think Connecticut needs to reinstate tolls to maintain its roads?: 3 of 3
If you were living in Connecticut in January 1983; You'll never forget the fiery crash that killed six people, including a 5 month old baby in Stratford, Connecticut. It happened when a truck driver fell asleep and slammed into a line of cars waiting in the exact change lane. The accident ,which was not the only one at toll ... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Understanding right-of-way laws on the highway: 3 of 3
Understanding Right-Of-Way Laws Failure to" Yield the Right" of way is the most common cause of high way accidents! When two cars approach the same area at the same time, there can be confusion as to who should go first. Many people think, they have the right of way if they are the first one to get to the intersection. In re... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety How to pass your driving test in three months: 3 of 3
There are many people who will make ridiculous promises and false claims about passing driving tests just to make buck from you: The Truth about Driver's education is: All students, between16 and 18 years old must complete an approved, Driver's education course. This could take up to a year depending on how many classes the ... More..