I would also suspect the Navy's Riverines would use this in the future. They played a fairly important role in Iraq, which does have rivers and large lakes. And as mentioned already, the Philippines and other Al Qaeda training areas in pacific islamic nations.

Very sad indeed. I was on Car Talk back in 1993 or so. I was having problems with 1972 Ford F-250. I think it was rattling pretty bad. However, the conversation was shanghai'd by Tom when he discovered what I did for work: I was an Air Force Missile Launch Officer. "You mean you have your finger on the big red…

You can run, but you'll only die tired.

Lipstick on a pig.

Oops! You sure did.

Neutral: How Should We Fund Our Roads? Gas tax? VMT? Let them go to hell, mad max style?

If you don't like the looks, here's a pretty good solution:

This is why Tesla doesn't want franchised dealers. I had a pretty good experience at my local BMW dealer, but I've definitely had dealers try to pull this crap over on me.

This Russian engine is not only used by OSC, but also on the Altas family of launchers. The design of the engine seems simple and that it could be copied, but there are some physics issues that make the Russian design work while others don't. Having said that, the US government didn't make a very good policy decision…

I worked in media sales (TV and radio) and the writing has been on the wall for years. Beyond dwindling audience numbers, one must consider the caliber of advertisers. Having crappy advertisers is really tough, they're always looking for a deal. The broadcast industry is at grave danger. In the meantime, podcasts (not…

I've flown in many windowless airplanes including, but not limited to:

It looks like the real NYC handles it better than the one FX's The Strain.

When I'm in California, I always forget about Lane Splitting until somebody goes zooming by me. I almost always have a coronary (not really). I do think I've seen far more cycles whizz by at greater than 10 mph over the traffic.

Steve, another timely reason to get receipts is the rash of credit card info theft at gas stations or as a result of the Target/Home Depot debacles. I've had my credit card compromised twice this year alone. Where was it used? At both Home Depot (shocking) and several gas stations. We have started to save all receipts…

Neutral: Who Would You Rather Own? GM, Ford or Tesla? Why?

I prefer two people: Smith & Wesson.

With regard to the music: A good selection for Porn or Transportation? You be the judge!

Here's what Singer Design thinks of the morons in Michigan:

For all that is holy, would somebody please stand-up and do their duty and due diligence under the US Constitution? I live in Colorado, but I'm ashamed to say I'm from Michigan. Pure Michigan? How about Pure Crap Michigan?

I really think this Tesla targeting is a violation of the Interstate Commerce Clause. I cannot believe this is still going on. Our local, state, and federal governments are completely asleep at the switch after becoming fat, dumb and happy from the auto lobbyists. From a Fox News report: