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January 6, 2009

           

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Is This For Real?
By Danielle Dinally

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More Dumb Criminals:
Two men had an apparent plan to steal parts from a collision repair facility, but it backfired when one of them rubbed up against his cell phone and "pocket dialed" 911, causing them to get caught in the act.
Did you Know...?
By Danielle Dinally

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Physics Is Weird: When a car going 60 miles per hour in one direction gets hit by a mosquito going one mile per hour in the opposite direction, the car will slow down by about one-millionth of a mile per hour.

Yes, But Why?: The world's widest road is the Monumental Axis in Brazil, where 160 cars can drive side by side.
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Environmental issues have been on my mind a lot lately, as we put the finishing touches on the latest edition of Canadian Auto Recyclers magazine.

Using recycled parts is a good way to go "green" but there are lots of others. What do you do to help the environment?

Mike Davey,
Editor

 
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Collision Repair MagazineCollision Repair magazine's website is now available in a variety of languages.

As Canada's leading collision repair magazine, we are committed to delivering news and information right across the country. Now our website is available in both official languages.

But we are going even further. Fully aware of our global roots (and our global reach) we are undertaking to have several translations for our website. In addition to French we currently offer Italian and are waiting to hear from you for your preferences. Just email publisher@collisionrepairmag.com and we will undertake to have your translated version up and ready to read.

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Headline News
 
- Mercedes-Benz to Roll Out "Drowsy Driver" Detection System

- Four More Debuts Slated for Detroit Auto Show

- Copart Opens V2B Site to Public
Repairers, Insurers Partner to Sponsor Advanced Accident Scene Training

911 Collision Centers, Kent Automotive, Hertz Local Edition and Nationwide Insurance combined in Tucson, Arizona to deliver state-of-the-art emergency extrication training to more than 150 emergency service personnel.

With advancements in vehicle design, multiple air bags and passenger restraint systems, first responders to an accident need additional training to be most effective at the scene.  
Additionally, first responders are seeing more and more Hybrids at the scene of accidents and need additional training on these high voltage vehicles.

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