My 3-month drinking binge--almost over?

[Juneaudave]

Technical writer? Maybe you will get assigned to write up the Employee Counceling Manual....

[caseydog]

Technical writer? Maybe you will get assigned to write up the Employee Counceling Manual....

I'm hoping he gets to write a DOT manual for women called, "How to Hang Up the Phone and Drive."

CD

[Nitetimes]

Technical writer? Maybe you will get assigned to write up the Employee Counceling Manual....

I'm hoping he gets to write a DOT manual for women called, "How to Hang Up the Phone and Drive."

CD

I think anyone who owns a cell phone should have to install a scrambler in their vehicle, no signal as long as it is in gear!
I just recently watched a Mythbusters show about people driving worse on a cell phone than after they'd been drinking.
Nothing very scientific about their stuff but they did pretty much prove what I have been saying for years!!

Go for it Ira....I'm sure no one would notice if you change the wording a bit!

[angib]

International perspective (on phones and driving, not on Ira's potential employment (for which good luck Ira)): using a hand-held mobile/cell phone while driving is illegal in all Yurpeen countries, but all allow the use of a hands-free car phone.

The evidence here is that driving while using a phone (hand-held or hands-free) takes about the same attention away from driving as being drunk does - indeed the danger from phone use is just like being drunk, in that it reduces the driver's ability to notice their own mistakes. So our laws banning hand-helds are pointless, as they don't deal with the real problem.

In a recent Yurpeen poll, in two countries, France and Spain, a majority of drivers said that any phone use while driving should be banned.

My experience is that most drivers think that they are safe when using a phone, as they take great care, but that it's other drivers that aren't safe using a phone - which is exactly what a lot of drivers used to say about themselves driving after a drink or two.....

Andrew

[Ira]

Am I reading this correctly, This pic is good for a free coppy.

Ira do I want to know what story you made up?

PS good luck with the job interview.

Yep--give me 4 full names and addresses.

[Sonetpro]

GOOD LUCK IRA.


Looking forward to the story that follows. We haven't had a good story of one of your adventures in a while.

[caseydog]

International perspective (on phones and driving, not on Ira's potential employment (for which good luck Ira)): using a hand-held mobile/cell phone while driving is illegal in all Yurpeen countries, but all allow the use of a hands-free car phone.

The evidence here is that driving while using a phone (hand-held or hands-free) takes about the same attention away from driving as being drunk does - indeed the danger from phone use is just like being drunk, in that it reduces the driver's ability to notice their own mistakes. So our laws banning hand-helds are pointless, as they don't deal with the real problem.

In a recent Yurpeen poll, in two countries, France and Spain, a majority of drivers said that any phone use while driving should be banned.

My experience is that most drivers think that they are safe when using a phone, as they take great care, but that it's other drivers that aren't safe using a phone - which is exactly what a lot of drivers used to say about themselves driving after a drink or two.....

Andrew

Just to continue this thread jack, I would love to see a ban on phone use while driving -- for all people. It really is too distracting, even with a hands-free phone.

My comment about women and cell phones is related to a very non-scientific observation of mine, that an unusually high percentage of cell phone users in cars are women.




On-topic, any news on the job, Ira?

[dhazard]

Am I reading this correctly, This pic is good for a free coppy.

Ira do I want to know what story you made up?

PS good luck with the job interview.

Yep--give me 4 full names and addresses.

Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Curly Howard, Shemp Howard and Joe Besser was behind the camera. Oh and Curly Joe DeRita was is the one it the background.

[coreyjhen]

You have to quit drinking to work for the DOT?

I think you just have to quit drinking all day.
Before and after work is probably just fine!

To work for the NM DOT I think you have to quit drinking before and after work, but increase your consumption during the work day!

[The Teardrop Nanny]

Dear Ira,

Good luck on your upcoming interview. It's great that the money is more than the last job, and you might be tempted to snap it up quickly because of your $$ lull, but check it out thoroughly before you say, "Yes", cuz that's where you'll be for the major part of your day. Also, how about being a real trend setter and by being one of those overly nice public employees.? That will really make people sit up and notice you.

How's the wife, kids, and liver?? I hope all are doing well. TDN

[Ira]

Oy--what an interview:

A Haitian who barely spoke English...a Russian guy who barely spoke English...and an Italian-American who DID speak English.

This state's highway system is doomed.

[doug hodder]

Ira...so were they the other prospective candidates or the interviewers? All kidding aside, I sure hope things went well for you. Doug

[Miriam C.]

International perspective (on phones and driving, not on Ira's potential employment (for which good luck Ira)): using a hand-held mobile/cell phone while driving is illegal in all Yurpeen countries, but all allow the use of a hands-free car phone.

The evidence here is that driving while using a phone (hand-held or hands-free) takes about the same attention away from driving as being drunk does - indeed the danger from phone use is just like being drunk, in that it reduces the driver's ability to notice their own mistakes. So our laws banning hand-helds are pointless, as they don't deal with the real problem.

In a recent Yurpeen poll, in two countries, France and Spain, a majority of drivers said that any phone use while driving should be banned.

My experience is that most drivers think that they are safe when using a phone, as they take great care, but that it's other drivers that aren't safe using a phone - which is exactly what a lot of drivers used to say about themselves driving after a drink or two.....

Andrew

Just to continue this thread jack, I would love to see a ban on phone use while driving -- for all people. It really is too distracting, even with a hands-free phone.

My comment about women and cell phones is related to a very non-scientific observation of mine, that an unusually high percentage of cell phone users in cars are women.




On-topic, any news on the job, Ira?

Couldn't be that you are looking at the women drivers more now could it.

Sorry Ira, I had to. Hope you get a good job soon. One with lots of antics going on.

Don't know about a two page spread on these guys.

[Joanne]

Oy--what an interview:

A Haitian who barely spoke English...a Russian guy who barely spoke English...and an Italian-American who DID speak English.

This state's highway system is doomed.

Ira, good luck on the hiring process!

For me, civil service is a mixed blessing. Less career growth and salary, but more job stability. Plus I'm not expected to work 50+ hours per week on salary just to keep my job.

Joanne

[Jst83]

Ira working for the state all I can say is God Luck
Lots of time off though, we get a holiday every time somebody important farts I think.

As for the Mag you can count me in my last one is getting kind of tattered in the bathroom (the only place my wife will let me keep it, sign of a good mag)