Gentlemen and Liars in Modern Business Speak
Abe Pottash and Morris Perlmutter debate the idea of gentlemen in business. They argue that both parties in deals are often liars, with training from Yale and Harvard shaping how they lie. The dialogue covers taxes, law, and the role of professionals in hiding truth.
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Mawruss
Abe Pottash
Morris Perlmutter
Abe
Morris
Leon Sammit
Leon
Morrin
Leon Sammet
Leon Samm;t
Income
Certified Public
Leon Samee
Reversing Car Design Trends Prompts Fresh Motoring Debate
Column argues progress in auto engineering comes from reversing old ideas such as balloon tires oiling methods and intake manifolds. It notes shifts toward upper cylinder lubrication and bolder manifold designs while speculating on future reversals including upside down engines.
When to Take Your Car for Repair: A Shop Perspective
This piece argues car owners misjudge repair timing. It contrasts early, timely visits with late, excessive interventions and those who delay until severe damage, noting higher costs and frustrated trust. It urges owners to service promptly to save money and keep driving enjoyable.
Frayed Car Repair Talk Reveals Delayed Diagnostics
Quote captures a heated exchange over a mechanic delaying repairs until parts are dry and squeaky. Citizen complains about repeated retiming of a motor causing scratched fenders and more harm than good.
Safe Driving Precautions for Close Traffic and Fire Apparatus
Move your head often when driving in close traffic to avoid blind spots and gain a fresh angle. Do not make sudden changes of direction or speed. Accelerating quickly or stopping abruptly can cause skids. Wear glasses to protect eyes from debris and keep the car parked head first in the garage. Startups should consider exhaust fumes near doors. Give fire apparatus room at crossings and turns to reduce accidents.
Driver Hits Telegraph Pole After Stray Cow on Highway
Investigation shows a high speed vehicle struck a telegraph pole while trying to avoid a cow on the road. It condemns speeding and notes common sense demands slow driving when animals are present. hitting an object while avoiding another is deemed wrong.
Patents and fuel ideas in early auto trade notes
The piece notes that up to 700 patents may be honored in car making and that manufacturers via the chamber of commerce share a broad patent agreement. It discusses alcohol in fuel to improve mileage and reduce carbon, plus a kerosene alcohol mix as a cheaper remover, and links body squeaks to weather as wood swells when damp and tightens when dry.
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Chamber of Commerce
Slower thinking may be safer behind the wheel
Researchers find drivers with too quick reactions may cause more accidents. Tests show overly alert drivers react too fast and panic, while slower deliberation can reduce skidding. Experts argue license rules should not reward reflex speed alone.
Rising charging rate alarm in early cars prompt service calls
Drivers of newer cars notice high charging rates shown on ammeters as generators push more charge. Tighter pistons higher compression and eight cylinder engines increase starting load on batteries. Additional lights and stop signals add drain. Overcharging danger mainly during long daytime driving when headlights are used and water top ups exist.
Automotive ignition facts from early 20th century notes
Answers discuss oil leaks past piston rings mainly between rings and pistons, not to spark plugs. Ignition uses induced high tension current from interrupted primary coil current. battery or generator does not feed spark plugs directly. Automatic ignition control seen as early as 1903. Spark plug misfires at low speed due to wide points gap but improve at higher speed with greater compression. Mentions a left handed pump packing nut on many cars.
Berlin Tries Street Bus Experiment with London Vehicle
The first London bus arrived in Berlin as an experimental service. If satisfactory, about 200 buses would be introduced for operation.
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Berlin
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