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    service. INTRODUCTION I. (Attention getter): According to the Chicago tribune’s website, in 2011 alone, 600,000 potholes were repaired, filled, or resurfaced by the city of Chicago. If this is divided in to a 40 hour work week, that averages out to 1,640 potholes a day — (200 + potholes an hour) or 3 potholes a minute II. (Listener relevance link): Potholes are a nuisance to automobile drivers, bicyclist, and yes even walkers alike. Many of us travel through Chicago using at

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    Here are some causes of potholes: • Tire puncture, damage or wear • Wheel rim damage • Wear on shocks and struts • Suspension damage, including broken components • Steering system misalignment • Exhaust system damage • Engine damage The only way everyone can avoid potholes is if they get fixed up by the government. The potholes are affecting motorist, cyclists and runners. The most obvious pothole damage is a vehicles tires. As the tyres are always in contact with the road, it puts them in the front

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    his motivation and drive inspires him to learn and maximize his efforts to overcome challenging tasks. That is why when CEOs apply the goal-setting program in their company it is necessary to clearly specify the standard of the average number of potholes that can be filled in a day. In addition, one should raise the bar by setting a more challenging task by establishing a standard 20% higher than the average. The implementation of the goal-setting theory constitutes of moderators that would enhance

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    The Highway Administration Program

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    considered in relation to their forms of behaviour. However, there are also additional issues that need to be considered an example being in their decision-making processes. These comprise the contribution that they will make in the process of the pothole filling. They can, therefore, boost the communication between the residents and supervisors at large. The organisation, Highway Department, is also considered in this process to produce a better outcome. Their roles will include identifying themselves

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    the poor conditions our roads are in. Senator, you represent South Carolina well albeit, it seems that you have become oblivious of the accidents occurring on the roads that you represent as well. These roads are slowly crumbling apart and leaving potholes and cracks big enough to cause tragic accidents in your state. South Carolinians and I are flustered with your lack of response to this issue and believe that right now, your roads need to be

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    make the world a better place. Potholes and old water pipes are some of the few problems that I would love to gladly participate in solving. A pothole is a bowl-shaped depression in the pavement and surface of roads. Potholes are one of the most commonly performed highway maintenance operations. Potholes are affected by bad weather, heavy trucks, and failure to keep up with the repair of roads. Potholes damage vehicles and have a heavy weight on our wallets. Potholes cause flat tires, wheel alignment

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    Plastic Road Driving

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    you and your friends around the car. You end up upside down, out of breath, with cuts and bruises all over your body. No one hit you, you weren’t distracted. You were driving just as you’d been taught. Walking back up to the road you see it. A pothole. It protrudes out of the road, waiting for its next victim. You see them everywhere.

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    Potholes And Obstacles

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    The issue in my community that needs to get fixed would be potholes and cracks in the road. Potholes and cracks can cause many different things that harm people, cars and animals. I think that more than anything cars and bikes are more effected by potholes and cracks. Potholes and cracks in the road cause damage to cars and bikes because of the tire puncture from hitting potholes or the cracks in the road. It can cause wear on your tires from riding on them all the time. The rims on your tires

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    If you’ve been in a minor fender bender, you may feel like the dents or scratches are your only concerns, but you may be due for an auto body repair at Superior Auto Body of Ranson, WV. Following a minor auto accident, your car may run perfectly fine for a while. However, there could be long term issues developing that you’re not even aware of.  You need to keep an eye out for any signs that you need an auto body repair if you want to ensure the long-term health of your vehicle. Here are three signs

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    My Mom Potholes

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    perfect as an individual along with the rest of us. My life can be recognized as a sidewalk, being unlevel, and having potholes and cracks. The unlevelness represent the ups and downs that many of us experience including myself, the potholes being an event or experience that has marked my life and the cracks where there is a lot of pressure on us during our lives. The pothole that marked my life was the passing of my Grandma. She was a great and kind loving lady and was the most outgoing person

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