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Worst Freeways in Southern CaliforniaEveryone has heard about the nightmares of Southern California freeways. Sure, they aren't anything like those in New York City or China, but they're still pretty bad. Watch out when you're traveling on any of these freeways in Southern California.
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Freeways Correlated with Permanent Lung Damage in Nearby ResidentsWithout effective planning and resolute action, nothing will be done to address the pollution crisis that has been found to permanently stunt kids lung growth, as well as other significant health issues. -
Why Removing Freeways is ImportantFreeways have always served one purpose - a good means of traveling to distant places. Though many people mistake the idea of having a freeway is to reduce traffic. But ironically this is not true.
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The Newcomer's Guide to Navigating LA FreewaysLos Angeles freeways are famous for being congested and confusing. Armed with some basic information, even a newcomer can handle the freeways with ease.
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Freeways, Suburbanization and SegregationThis article discusses why freeways were made and how they contributed to ghettoes and segregation, focusing particularly on Los Angeles, California.
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Autism Rates Tied to Living Near FreewaysA recent study seems to show that living near a freeway can increase the rates of autism. preliminary conclusions sem to point toward environmental factors.
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Major Construction Work on Three Southern CA FreewaysIf you are a resident of Southern CA, traffic congestion is nothing new for you. Ask anybody commuting on the 405 freeway and they will tell you what a headache it is to navigate through it. A 30 minute drive could end up being an hour-and-a-half ordeal.
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Driving on the Los Angeles Freeways: Insider TipsThe freeways are congested, but a little planning and information will help you get through the system quickly.
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Inside Travel Guide for Bay Area TrafficHere are tips on traveling around the freeways in San Jose, including the best times to avoid Bay Area traffic on all the local highways. -
The Worst Traffic Spots in San Diego, CaliforniaSan Diego, California may not be known for its traffic-ridden freeways like Los Angeles is, but there are plenty of high-traffic freeways that jam up all the time. Make sure you aren't driving on these freeways during the wrong time!
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Driving on San Diego Streets, Roads, and HighwaysWhat's life like in the fast lane? In San Diego, the freeway fast lane is either super fast or slowed to a stop. Find out whether this is bad news or just how it is on Southern California roads. -
How to Drive During Rush HourNo times can be more trying than those drivers must endure on roads, streets, highways and freeways while trying to get to and from work during rush hours. -
What is a Sig Alert?If you live in Los Angeles or have driven the freeways here, you may have heard the words "Sig Alert". While drivers hear those words all the time and know what they mean, most do not know what Sig is or where the term came from. -
The Road Less TraveledMany back country roads, branching off of our freeways, offer a change of pace for scenery, and a relief from traffic, but they can be tricky to drive.
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L.A. Road RulesDriving in L.A. is not an American Graffiti joy ride for anyone. The web of freeways is hard to configure, everything is horrendously spread out and public transportation is generally not a convenient or realistic option.
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Seattle at a StandstillSeattle snow storm caused freeways to slow to a crawl, and even the airports to delay. -
Traffic in the Dallas/Fort Worth MetroplexWhile I have loved living in Dallas thus far, I do have quite a few qualms when it comes to driving in Dallas. Here is my humorous take on being in out-of-stater driving the freeways in the Metroplex.
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Sylmar Fires Are Blazing Tonight Near Hubbard Ave Breaking NewsThe Santa Ana winds are spreading this fire near the 210 and 118 freeways. -
Defensive Driving Tips from a Veteran Los Angeles Freeway Driver!By practicing good defensive driving, you greatly increase your chances of avoiding traffic accidents and other mishaps!
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An Old West Christmas in Phoenix, ArizonaTo celebrate Christmas in Phoenix you have to be creative. There's no snow, of course. And besides that all the freeways are probably closed. You have to find alternative routes and alternative ideas. But it can be done.
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Cheap Gas in San Jose - Silicon Valley, CaliforniaWhere to Buy Cheap Gas in San Jose - Silicon Valley, California. "Cheap" = Less Expensive in Northern California Peninsula and Bay Area. Gas is expensive at freeways and Silicon Valley. Buy cheap gas at ARCO. -
OREGON'S COLUMBIA RIVER COUNTRY, a PARADISE for COUCH POTATOSGet to know the Columbia River upriver where wheat is shipped, past the great heartland of Indian tribes, near Portland, or at to the river mouth near Astoria. You'lll find blockbuster views, museums and good coffee along the, freeways and byways.
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DeLorean - Back to the Present?Movie fans might have a hard time naming more than a handful of cars they have seen on the big screen, although many would agree that there is only one that really caught the imagination of the public - the DeLorean. -
Dirty Wind Gusts Gigawatts of PowerInventors layout a roadway system that can provide the basis for a national or global clean or renewable energy infrastructure. -
Where to Buy Cheap Gas in Portland, OregonWhere to Buy Cheap Gas in Portland, Oregon. Buy Cheap Gas in North Portland - 5th Quadrant. Gas is expensive in Southwest - Northeast, directly off The 5 and 84 Freeways. Gas is also cheap in Beaverton, Milwaukie, and Gladstone. -
Where to Buy Cheap Gas in Los AngelesWhere to Buy Cheap Gas in Los Angeles. Los Angeles features the highest gas prices in the U.S. There is no cheap gas here. Buy cheap (less expensive) gas at San Fernando Valley. Do not buy gas at PCH, freeways, or celebrity haunts. -
Greenwood, Washington - Seattle's Top NeighborhoodCheck out Greenwood Washington, one of Seattle's top neighborhoods...
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5 Tips for Parents of Teen DriversNothing can be more nerve wracking to a parent than that first time you sit on the passenger side of the vehicle while your son or daughter takes the seat behind the wheel. But some tips for parents of teen drivers can help teach them to be both safe and confident.
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Colorado Blizzard 2006: The View from the BusAs the blizzard hit its stride, morotists were delayed for hours on Colorado's highways. RTD's bus B to Denver was one of them. -
A Prettier Detroit? 2007 Plans to Makeover MotownDetroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick 's plans for the city in the new year.
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Ray Bradbury's August 2026: There Will Come Soft RainsRay Bradbury's use of personification in his short story from The Martian Chronicles
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Suburbia: The Bourgeois UtopiaThe move to the suburbs seems to be a uniquely American condition, and the assessment is that utopias are not found there.
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Day of the DeadOne writer's visit to Dia De los Muertes celebration offers an eye opening experience regarding difference in attitudes toward death among Hispanic and White cultures.
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Winter Flurries Overtake WashingtonA snow storm in Washington turns its roadways into roller rinks. -
"The Key"As one struggles through life.......in the year of our lives before and after 2007. -
Traveling in Beijing: What to Do and Where to Go on Your Beijing VacationThis article offers an overview of traveling in Beijing, China, including highlights on the nightlife, dining, shopping, cultural, and historical attractions that appeal to modern tourists.
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Senior Citizens in Action: How Folks Over 55 Can Make a Difference in Their LivesGetting older does not necessarily mean taking Geritol, wearing a hearing aid that looks like a fist or being locked up in the house all day. What I have found in recent years is that only because the numbers may go up every year, so can one's spirit. -
Best Friday-After-Thanksgiving Sales in Los AngelesThis shopping guide with give you a heads up on all the other shoppers, so you can find your bargains fast and efficiently.
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The Best Christmas Events in Portland, OregonHere's your list, by opening date, of the major Christmas events to enjoy in Portland, Oregon. Although several of these annual events do charge an admission fees, several are free, fun, family events! -
The Writings of an ArschlochLife without laughter, stories, friends and family is not a life worth living. The Writings of An Arschloch finds the funny sides of things, letting you enjoy them here.
