Fri, 18 March 2011
Taxi Cabs Checker Taxi
Inspired by John Hertz who had set up a taxi business in Chicago (later known as Yellow Cab Company) in 1910, Markin began buying up Checker Taxis' vehicles in 1924, gaining full control of the company in 1937. Markin followed Hertz's business plan in having drivers open doors for the fares, and outfitted each driver with a uniform.
...and the easily spotted drivers began ganging up on one another between fares. The fighting between the two cab companies escalated to the point where Markin's home was firebombed which prompted Markin to relocate Checker Taxi to Kalamazoo, Michigan. Checker became the first cab company to hire African-American drivers and the first to require that drivers pick up all fares, not just white ones. . What Do You Know, Joe?
There is presently a penalty for taxicab drivers found using cell phones while operating their vehicles. How much is it?
A. $100
B. $200
C. $300
Last Posts Answer: B. Canada. The "Canadarm" was the first application of space robotics. On its maiden voyage, the arm malfunctioned and NASA considered scrapping it, but astronauts recognized the potential value of such a device. Among other achievements of the "Canadarm" was the launching of the Hubble Telescope, something that could not have been done without the tremendous power of the crane.
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Thu, 3 March 2011
The Space Shuttle
What spacecraft will replace the shuttle?
When the shuttle craft is finally retired, the 'Orion' will takes its place. First authorized by Pres. George W. Bush in 2004, the 'Orion' has undergone a number of design changes. It will carry a crew of 4 or 6 astronauts and will be launched from Space Complex 39 at the Kennedy Space Center.
The Year: 1969
President Richard M. Nixon formed the Space Task Group, chaired by vice president Spiro T. Agnew. They evaluated the shuttle studies to date, and recommended a national space strategy including building a space shuttle. The Shuttle program was formally launched on January 5, 1972, when President Nixon announced that NASA would proceed with the development of a reusable Space Shuttle system. The final design was less costly to build and less technically ambitious than earlier fully reusable designs. What Do You Know, Joe?
A giant crane, capable of lifting more than 585,000 pounds, was first used on shuttle flight STS-2 in 1981. What country built this incredible device that celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2006?
A. Japan
B. Canada
C. the U.K.
Last Posts Answer: A. Tutankhaten. I hope you answer any of the others! Tutankhamun changed his name from Tutankhaten to Tutankhamun due to pressure from traditionalists, reflecting the growing acceptance of the old god Amun and decline in support of Aten.
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