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Bicycle Safety PSA 3 – Stop In The Name of Love

Author: Lowell Steiger

Published On: November 19, 2006

PSA3 is a story of arrogance and tragedy as our road-tested biker flies through stop signs and stop lights in his own little universe. Finally he gets his due and meets Elvira. More than a metaphor, she takes him to a new world as he tumbles through the intersection of right and wrong. It’s a sad tale that must be told. lowell@steigerlaw.com www.steigerlaw.com

Highway Cement Barriers – How Strong Are They?

Author: Lowell Steiger

Published On: November 19, 2006

Vehicle Barrier Test – READ THEN WATCH How many times have you wondered how strong those cement barriers are that you see in front of military base and other government building entrances? The barriers will stop traffic, even trucks, from approaching the secured building. In this test, the following parameters were used. Read them and then watch the film. Truck = 65,000 lbs. Speed = 50 mph Kinetic Energy = 5.5 MILLION ft. lbs. Stopped in 24 INCHES !!! lowell@steigerlaw.com www.steigerlaw.com

Career-Expert Tabakaman on Employment Law

Author: Lowell Steiger

Published On: November 19, 2006

Fair Labor Standards Act is the sixty-year old federal law. This video touches on employment categories and whether an employee is exempt from being paid overtime. Call or e-mail me if you have any questions about how this might impact your rights. lowell@steigerlaw.com www.steigerlaw.com

Saving Money on Auto Insurance

Author: Lowell Steiger

Published On: November 19, 2006

If you suffer from sticker shock every time you open up your auto insurance bill, then it’s time to consider ways that may help reduce the cost. Quite simply, being a good driver is one way to pay less for insurance. Insurance companies generally look at the past three years of your driving history. A minor traffic infraction can potentially impact your rates. The type of car you drive also plays a role. If you’re shopping for a new car, call your insurance agent and get an estimate of what your premium might be. If the car has a low… Read More

Birth of Workers’ Rights

Author: Lowell Steiger

Published On: November 17, 2006

Factual Factory- Stock Footage, (black & white) Washington D.C. March 4th, 1913. President Taft- his last day in office, decides to carry out the will of congress concerning worker’s rights. A new branch of government is formed to take care of these issues, The Department of Labor. “Challenge of Change”- immigrants are the first clients of the new department. They are the cheapest labor and are therefore treated horribly. Workers that try to make things better for themselves are met with hostility and violence. Within a year- the U.S. declares war against Europe. Employment services are created to man the… Read More

Prius IPA Parallel Park – Amazing Technology

Author: Lowell Steiger

Published On: November 16, 2006

Prius parallel parking with IPA (Intelligent Parking Assist). Amazing technology that can help prevent those pesky little parking mishaps. lowell@steigerlaw.com

Gap Insurance for Financed or Leased Cars: Do You Need It?

Author: Lowell Steiger

Published On: November 15, 2006

October 2006 (Medialink) – People carry auto insurance, in part, to protect themselves if their car is stolen or if it’s damaged or destroyed in an accident. But, sometimes basic insurance coverage isn’t enough and you may need something called “gap insurance.” Auto insurance covers you for the actual cash value of your car – not how much money you actually owe the bank that loaned you the money to buy it. What that means is that you may find that the money your insurance company pays you on a claim won’t cover how much you owe. The difference is… Read More

Motorcycle Airbag Testing: Our Future?

Author: Lowell Steiger

Published On: November 15, 2006

Honda Goldwing impacts minivan at 50km/h (31MPH). Something to think about. lowell@steigerlaw.com

Motorcycle Safety – Graphic, Impactful

Author: Lowell Steiger

Published On: November 15, 2006

Very very good! A Must see for everyone. “How close does a biker have to be before you see them”? Common sense tips that can save lives lowell@steigerlaw.com

Attorney, Godfather and Bookkeeper

Author: Lowell Steiger

Published On: November 14, 2006

A mafia Godfather finds out that his bookkeeper has screwed him for ten million bucks. This bookkeeper happens to be deaf, so the Godfather brings along his attorney, who knows sign language. The Godfather asks the bookkeeper: “Where is the 10 million bucks you embezzled from me?” The attorney, using sign language, asks the bookkeeper where the 10 million dollars is hidden. The bookkeeper signs back: “I don’t know what you are talking about.” The attorney tells the Godfather: “He says he doesn’t know what you’re talking about.” That’s when the Godfather pulls out a 9 mm pistol, puts it… Read More

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