Driverless car debate and Maryland texting ban insights
The piece argues for stronger driver distraction rules as NTSB urged states to ban handheld devices and text messaging. It notes Maryland’s primary enforcement and outlines driverless car research by Google co founder Sergey Brin and Tesla ties, with a cautious nod to future road safety benefits. Abe Novick of Towson, Md. is cited as the author.
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Maryland
Space Telescope Science Institute
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Garmin
Sergey Brin
Google
Tesla Motors
California
the Doors
Abe Novick
Towson, Md
Aiken Standard Staffing Credits
Publisher Scott B. Hunter and staff listed with editors and department heads including Timothy E O Briant Phillip Yates Dee Taylor Terri Cheek Michael W Gibbons Letitia Jefferson Delivery Manager Laura Tiedman and others credited for the publication.
End of 2011 Reflections and New Year Outlook
A column critiques 2011 as a harsh year with high profile downfalls and pervasive inequality. It argues capital markets favor the few, unemployment lingers, and only individual effort can improve fortunes. It urges self reliance, skill-building, and entrepreneurship for better odds in 2012.
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U.S
Jersey Shore
Obama
Feds
Washington
Green Day
Adults Who Refuse to Grow Up Shape Elections
A letter argues that voters aged 50 and older prefer youth culture and celebrity status, influencing politics. It cites Nancy Pelosi and Hugh Hefner as symbols and warns aging voters affected by media hype contributed to the 2008 election outcome. It calls for greater maturity among voters.
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Nancy Pelosi
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Global political standoff and economic debt concerns cited
The text cites North Korea's National Defense Commission addressing Seoul and Washington, protesters in the Caucuses seeking campaign accountability, and Europe’s debt crisis noting two trillion euros in foreign debt. It mentions Lyncean Holders in Hong Kong and Britain's Sally Davies commenting on France’s decision to fund women’s health measures.
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