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AutoMatters: WonderCon Anaheim 2013 – The Future in Motion

Enterprise bridge restoration exhibit

AutoMatters #84 was about the Mars Exploration Rover. Now, thanks to a chance encounter at WonderCon Anaheim, we turn to science fiction as AutoMatters brings you some great news about Star Trek: specifically the Starship Enterprise (D).

Because hate feels so good

Marsha Sutton

Hearing the words, “Hate feels so good,” is shocking in itself. But hearing those words uttered by a former neo-nazi skinhead turned equality and human rights advocate is a stunner.

To understand how a white supremacist is created, and how a racist bigot can find his humanity, check out Frank Meeink and his book “Autobiography of a Recovering Skinhead.”

AutoMatters: 2013 VW Beetle Turbo Convertible

2013-VW-Beetle-Turbo-Convertible

The beach, the sunsets, the surf. Whether experienced at the end of a short drive from home or work, or as a special reward on a much deserved vacation, the 2013 VW Beetle Turbo Convertible makes this, and so much more, not only possible but easy to achieve.

Kids and cars: 5 things you need to know

Children's car injury attorney La Jolla

By Michael Pines, Accident & Injury Prevention Expert Every parent feels the same emotions when leaving the hospital with a newborn. It’s a sense of overwhelming protection and willingness to keep your child safe at all costs. And the feeling never fades as most parents work hard to ensure their child’s safety throughout the years. [...]

AutoMatters: NASCAR’s 2013 Auto Club 400 – The Most Exciting Yet?

Jimmie Johnson from El Cajon leads a pack of cars through Turn 1

In the shadow and spirit of nearby Hollywood, NASCAR could not have scripted a more dramatic conclusion to the 2013 Auto Club 400. The scene was Auto Club Speedway in Fontana – a two-mile, very wide, high-speed, D-shaped oval track. The stars of NASCAR were there and eager to race. The weather was picture perfect as the fans settled into their seats for 200 laps of what would perhaps be the most exciting NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race ever at Auto Club Speedway.

San Dieguito grapples with bond restrictions

Marsha Sutton

When last we left off, I was crowing about San Dieguito’s willingness to comply with the proposed legislation in Assembly Bill 182 that restricts how bonds are issued.

Family elder care: identify key points of conflict – and learn how to avoid them

Family elder care

Learn how to avoid conflict when planning family elder care.

AutoMatters: You Can’t Outrun a Radio!

Simulated police pursuit

As the saying goes, in a police chase you can’t outrun a radio. Combine the use of radios with the thorough emergency vehicle and pursuit training that police officers and deputies receive, and you’ll see that lawbreakers really don’t have much of a chance to get away. This installment of AutoMatters will reveal some of what they would be up against, courtesy of the San Diego Police Department.

Boardroom bondage: School districts wrestle with new regulations

Marsha Sutton

New rules and restrictions make school district finance options for bonds seem more like bondage.

AutoMatters: 2013 Scion FR-S – A Joy to DRIVE!

00962-20130308-09 2013 Scion FR-S & Disneyland

It has been a long time – too long, since I’ve driven a sportscar that I wanted to keep driving just for the sheer joy of driving it. Last night I experienced that feeling again when I was behind the wheel of the 2013 Scion FR-S.

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