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Dakar the Movie – Rally Auto Sport Racing – Film Video Movie Review Commentary Trailer Preview

Life Mobility | Video Summary Dakar the Movie is a movie about the Dakar Rally racing event [Wikipedia] named after Dakar, the capitol city of Senegal in Western Africa. The movie is intensely poetic and artistically produced with beautiful landscapes and compelling soundtrack. The camera focus shifts from the smallest detail, such as an insect,… Continue reading Dakar the Movie – Rally Auto Sport Racing – Film Video Movie Review Commentary Trailer Preview

Truth in 24 – Audi R10 TDI Documentary – 2008 Le Mans Grand Prix De France – Movie Film Video Review Trailer

In the 2008 movie Truth in 24, Audi teamed up with NFL Films and Intersport to produce an award-winning one-hour and 38-minute documentary about the Audi R10 TDI (Turbocharged Direct Injection) racing car (replaced by the Audi R15 TDI in 2009). The movie also offers a very nice overview of Le Mans Grand Prix De… Continue reading Truth in 24 – Audi R10 TDI Documentary – 2008 Le Mans Grand Prix De France – Movie Film Video Review Trailer

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Kingfisher Airlines of India Fares Review of Ticket Flight Booking Travel

Effective Living > Mobility Summary. Kingfisher Airline of India is perhaps one of the best airlines in the world for the reasons described below. For those involved in the industries of hospitality, air travel, hotels, or any similar business, it would be a good investment to fly to India and travel with Kingfisher to learn about… Continue reading Kingfisher Airlines of India Fares Review of Ticket Flight Booking Travel

T. Boone Pickens Plan for Solar, Wind, and Natural Gas Power Future Sustainability

Activism > Environment > Power Summary. The United States represents 4% of the world’s population, yet consumes 25% of the world’s oil. We’re using 21 million barrels of oil every day. Over 70% of our oil usage is imported. That’s 700 billion dollars a year in dollars leaking out of the United States – a situation that will… Continue reading T. Boone Pickens Plan for Solar, Wind, and Natural Gas Power Future Sustainability

Bicycle Riding Pant Leg Clips from Active Endeavors in Iowa City Do-it-Yourself

Effective Living > Mobility Summary. Pant leg clips for bicycling are typically over priced and not very effective. Velcro leg clips don’t have sufficient elasticity so they may loosen while riding or be too restrictive. Metal bands can be uncomfortable. Rolling pants up doesn’t look very good and causes the pants to get wrinkled. One of the best pant… Continue reading Bicycle Riding Pant Leg Clips from Active Endeavors in Iowa City Do-it-Yourself

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Whitedog Volvo and Import Auto Sales and Service of Iowa City – Review and Information Page (White Dog)

Mobility Summary. This document provides information about Whitedog Volvo and Import Auto Sales and Service of Iowa City. About Volvo. Volvos are considered to be one of the safest and most reliable vehicles available. As a manufacturer, Volvo’s product line is diversified and includes airplanes, automobiles, buses (including hybrid buses for city transit systems), fuel-efficient… Continue reading Whitedog Volvo and Import Auto Sales and Service of Iowa City – Review and Information Page (White Dog)

Saved by a Bicycle! – Bicycle and Automobile Safety Comparison

Gregory Paul Johnson > Journal This morning, I decided to ride my bicycle to work. As fate would have it, that decision saved me from serious injury. I was riding at faster than usual speed down the West Benton hill, but still within the speed limit and keeping up with the flow of traffic. I glanced down… Continue reading Saved by a Bicycle! – Bicycle and Automobile Safety Comparison

Diamondback Performance Hybrid Insight 1 ’08 Bicycle Review

Effective Living > Mobility Summary. This is a review of the Diamondback Performance Hybrid Insight 1 ’08 Bicycle. Click here for the official Diamondback website page for the 2010 model details. Vendor. The bike was purchased from Geoff’s Bike & Ski in Iowa City on 7 March 2008. Price. $385 retail, $350 on sale. Kickstand,… Continue reading Diamondback Performance Hybrid Insight 1 ’08 Bicycle Review

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1994 Volvo 850 Turbo Wagon from Whitedog in Iowa City, Product Review

Effective Living > Mobility Summary. This document a review of a 1994 Volvo 850 Turbo Wagon purchased on 2 January 2008 from Whitedog Auto in Iowa City. The 1994 Volvo 850 Turbo Wagon was tested over about 4 months from January to May of 2008. During that time, some minor repairs were made. Benefits. Volvo wagons are popular… Continue reading 1994 Volvo 850 Turbo Wagon from Whitedog in Iowa City, Product Review

Fuel Efficient Automobile Technology – Open Letter from the NPR Car Talk Hosts

The following letter about fuel efficient automobile technology is an open letter to the U.S. Congress from Tom and Ray Magliozzi — of the National Public Radio show Car Talk. Tom and Ray Magliozzi Box 3500 Harvard Square Cambridge MA 02238 Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming United States House of Representatives Washington… Continue reading Fuel Efficient Automobile Technology – Open Letter from the NPR Car Talk Hosts