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About me - Ted Sherman

After Navy service in World War II, I earned a BFA from the Phila. College of Art (now the Univ. of the Arts). I was then recalled to active duty in the Korean War. Following was a 40-year career in public relations, advertising, sales promotion, graphic design,

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Autos > Driving & Safety Driver safety: What to do when you are the target of road rage: 2 of 20
We had it happen one time about 25 years ago, and because it was so bizarre, we still talk about it today. We were on an expressway at night, and were caught in heavy traffic behind a slow-moving car. The car was in the middle lane, so I blinked my brights for a quick second to warn the driver that I was swinging around to pa... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Elder drivers: Retests and restrictions: 2 of 11
I'm 82, and after a lifetime of driving thousands of miles throughout America in rain, sleet, snow, ice and desert sun, for the past year I've cut way, way back. I still drive daily a half-mile each way to our community pool, and occasionally a mile each way to a local shopping mall. I don't need anyone to tell me about my me... More..
Autos > Autos (Other) A new perspective on the "Cash for Clunkers" program: 1 of 5
Cash for Clunkers, if not already a government scam, will be quickly turned into one by the world's greatest scam artists, automobile dealers. Simple question: Have you ever bought a new or used car from a dealer and come away from the transaction not feeling you've been gypped?Maybe I should first apologize to auto dealers b... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Essential items for winter survival car kit: 7 of 28
In the old days of winter driving, the only emergency equipment needed when you were stuck in the snow was a tool kit, a snow shovel and tire chains. While they're often still useful today, the most necessary item is a fully-charged cell phone. A very helpful addition is a Global Positioning System or a laptop computer with b... More..
Autos > Buying Cars (Other) The best family cars of 2007: 1 of 3
We've had two Toyotas, a Tercel for 14 years and a Corolla for ten years. We never had any problems with them, including some heavy cross-country driving. However, after hitting 100,000 miles early this year, our faithful old Tercel started needing heavy treatment. Repair quotes ranged between $200 and $800 just for engine wo... More..
Autos > Fuel Economy When will gas hit $5 a gallon?: 5 of 13
The answer is: Whenever the greedy oil sheiks in the Middle East, their fat-cat oil company executives in the U.S. and crooked Washington politicians feel they can get away with it. In other words, the highway robbery will continue, at least until the current crooked gang in Washington is out of office, and another administra... More..
Autos > Buying Cars (Other) Car-shopping services: Have someone else do the haggling: 2 of 5
With all the info available on the internet, and with the help of family and friends, there is never a need for a professional "haggler" to buy a car for you. Unless you are a friendless teenage orphan without access to a computer, has a learning and reading problem, and who never opened the hood of a car, anyone can buy a ca... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Tips for driving on icy roads: 6 of 14
Driving on icy roads has an entirely different set of rules than those for when the weather's good and the roads dry. The overall tip for those winter hazards on the roads is to be extra cautious and observant. You may believe you're the very best and safe driver ever, but when the roads begin to glaze over, you need to be co... More..
Autos > Buying Cars (Other) How to avoid expensive add-ons in your car purchase: 1 of 2
Over the years, we bought new cars about once every five years, maybe a dozen times while we were working and raising our family. Today as retirees, just a month ago we bought our first new car in the past ten years.It sounds deceptively simple, but before buying we did our homework by talking to friends, conferring with our ... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Ways to avoid giving in to road rage: 59 of 107
Road rage hurts no one more than it does the raging driver. No matter how upset you get when someone cuts you off in traffic, takes crazy chances on the highway or honks at you for moving too slowly, you can be sure your anger won't change anything except your mood from calm to furious. Here are some tips that could possibly ... More..