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NSNick 1890     Nihilist Level: 86      Posts: 1686/1892 EXP: 6045788 For next: 96319 Since: 07-24-07 From: The North Side Since last post: 2.6 years Last activity: 2.6 years
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Zero One 5170  And as we fall the spirit carries on, That a hero'll come and save us all, As we call the ones we left below, We all dream of the day we rise above Level: 129  Posts: 3172/5173 EXP: 24571074 For next: 478580 Since: 05-24-10 From: Delta Quadrant Since last post: 1.6 years Last activity: 130 days
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NSNick 1890 Nihilist Level: 86 Posts: 1687/1892 EXP: 6045788 For next: 96319 Since: 07-24-07 From: The North Side Since last post: 2.6 years Last activity: 2.6 years
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Zero One 5170 And as we fall the spirit carries on, That a hero'll come and save us all, As we call the ones we left below, We all dream of the day we rise above Level: 129 Posts: 3173/5173 EXP: 24571074 For next: 478580 Since: 05-24-10 From: Delta Quadrant Since last post: 1.6 years Last activity: 130 days
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Nicole Disk-kun Level: 146  Posts: 3887/6469 EXP: 38283957 For next: 229337 Since: 07-07-07 Pronouns: she/her From: Boston, MA Since last post: 78 days Last activity: 1 day
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Originally posted by Zero OneOriginally posted by NSNick In comparison to America... ____________________ |
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Liliana "A horrible person". That's what it says. "A horrible person." We weren't even testing for that. Level: NaN Posts: 2652/-3841 EXP: NaN For next: 0 Since: 07-23-07 Since last post: 10.3 years Last activity: 10.1 years
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Well that applies to pretty much any country that's not called "America", because they know how a transportation network actually works. ____________________ |
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Nicole Disk-kun Level: 146 Posts: 3894/6469 EXP: 38283957 For next: 229337 Since: 07-07-07 Pronouns: she/her From: Boston, MA Since last post: 78 days Last activity: 1 day
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Originally posted by Liliana Yep... Eastern Massachusetts is one of the areas of the country that has "good" public transit, but any time I use it I am quickly reminded of its shortcomings... As for gas prices, since I still don't drive very often, so gas prices aren't a major concern for me... when I do drive, I usually use my mother's car, which is a four-cylinder midsize and gets pretty good mileage. ____________________ |
FieryIce Luigi Level: 119  Posts: 2589/4161 EXP: 18757810 For next: 171481 Since: 12-18-08 From: Chicago Since last post: 188 days Last activity: 2 days
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Of the three public transit systems I've used (Philly, NYC, DC), the DC metropolitan area has by far the best. It's reliable, clean, the trains are new, the stations are clean and not full of graffiti, and they have smart cards.  |
Nksor Beezo Level: 46  Posts: 187/478 EXP: 662931 For next: 48843 Since: 04-27-11 Pronouns: they/them From: olympia, wa Since last post: 3.6 years Last activity: 3.6 years
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Nicole Disk-kun Level: 146 Posts: 3896/6469 EXP: 38283957 For next: 229337 Since: 07-07-07 Pronouns: she/her From: Boston, MA Since last post: 78 days Last activity: 1 day
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Originally posted by FieryIce What I remember of the DC system the one time I've ridden it is that it had this look of being built to look futuristic, but then got old, and so that weird feeling to it. The only public transit systems I've been on are Boston's, DC's, and London's... out of those my favorite would probably be London's, the subway system covers a wide range (though it could be better signed) and the bus system was extrordinarily well-run. (Admittedly, this is in comparison to the MBTA) ____________________ |
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NSNick 1890 Nihilist Level: 86 Posts: 1688/1892 EXP: 6045788 For next: 96319 Since: 07-24-07 From: The North Side Since last post: 2.6 years Last activity: 2.6 years
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ParaLax 510 Level: 47  Posts: 2/513 EXP: 735080 For next: 31123 Since: 05-18-11 Since last post: 9.9 years Last activity: 8.2 years
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| It's no surprise that the gas prices where I live are only about $3.70.
That's not too bad for me, as I rarely have to drive. But if it is between public transportation and using my own car, nine times out of ten, I'll be in my own car going where I must go. Needless to say, I hate public transportation. Who knows what's in there? If I get SARS from some dude from Russia's prison system who's fault is it? I can't blame him or anyone else at that point, except for myself  Paranoia to a little extent is okay in that case.
Raised gas prices are not too much of a concern to me if I know that by paying this extra money, new jobs are being created for others less fortunate. This is just how I feel about how the gas prices are effecting me. Others may have different opinions based on their income, but I don't have any problems at this point... if the prices go $6-$7, then I might start to get a bit worried |
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Liliana "A horrible person". That's what it says. "A horrible person." We weren't even testing for that. Level: NaN Posts: 2665/-3841 EXP: NaN For next: 0 Since: 07-23-07 Since last post: 10.3 years Last activity: 10.1 years
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There was something interesting a few weeks ago. A gas station happened to be very low on gas, but instead of just closing, they raised the prices to $53.95 in the hopes that nobody would refuel their car at this price. Guess what, two people were stupid enough to do exactly that. ____________________ |
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ParaLax 510 Level: 47 Posts: 3/513 EXP: 735080 For next: 31123 Since: 05-18-11 Since last post: 9.9 years Last activity: 8.2 years
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Originally posted by Liliana *facepalm* Sorry to say though, I kind of doubt that story... if you have a news article that you could link to that would be great (I'm quite curious to know whether that story is true). |
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Liliana "A horrible person". That's what it says. "A horrible person." We weren't even testing for that. Level: NaN Posts: 2666/-3841 EXP: NaN For next: 0 Since: 07-23-07 Since last post: 10.3 years Last activity: 10.1 years
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Well I could easily provide you with a link if you can speak German.  ____________________ |
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Nicole Disk-kun Level: 146 Posts: 3901/6469 EXP: 38283957 For next: 229337 Since: 07-07-07 Pronouns: she/her From: Boston, MA Since last post: 78 days Last activity: 1 day
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At least to me, Liliana's story is more believable then the idea one might contract SARS from a Russian ex-convict due to taking public transportation...  ____________________ |
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Taryn Passed away. Thanks for being a part of us, even if it wasn't always on the best of terms. 1987-2014 Level: 204  Posts: 13592/14742 EXP: 121742821 For next: 1606997 Since: 09-01-09 From: Seattle Since last post: 10.1 years Last activity: 9.8 years
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ParaLax 510 Level: 47 Posts: 4/513 EXP: 735080 For next: 31123 Since: 05-18-11 Since last post: 9.9 years Last activity: 8.2 years
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Originally posted by Imajin Lol, it's actually quite possible... just not very probable. I just would need the link if I wanted to show it to my friends if I tell them the story
Liliana: Spreche ich genug Deutsch für dich, gib mir den Link |
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Liliana "A horrible person". That's what it says. "A horrible person." We weren't even testing for that. Level: NaN Posts: 2668/-3841 EXP: NaN For next: 0 Since: 07-23-07 Since last post: 10.3 years Last activity: 10.1 years
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Das war ein echter Benzinpreisschock: Zwei Autofahrer haben in Filderstadt aus Unachtsamkeit Superbenzin für 9,99 Euro je Liter getankt. Doch sie haben Glück: Der Betreiber zahlt ihnen das Geld zurück. - DER SPIEGEL
Happy now? ____________________ |
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ParaLax 510 Level: 47 Posts: 7/513 EXP: 735080 For next: 31123 Since: 05-18-11 Since last post: 9.9 years Last activity: 8.2 years
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Liliana: Ich bin recht zufrieden 
Although it was only about $14.26 dollars per gallon, that was quite expensive. Good for them they get their money back, $300 and $150 for only 20 and 10 liters (respectively), is quite an amount . |
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