Author Archives: shermanjohnson

Road User Fees: Funding Highways with Tolls and Gas Taxes

Posted on April 17, 2018 by shermanjohnson

The writing below began as an email exchange that eventually was used by the National Motorists Association in their NMA E-Newsletter. Learn more about the NMA at Motorists.org. Road User Fees May Be Necessary (But Reasonable is a Different Matter) … Continue reading →

Posted in automotive, Public Policy | Tagged Funding Roads, Gas Tax, Infrastructure, Road User Fees, Toll Roads | Leave a comment

Camera Photo Comparison: Nikon D7200 DSLR vs Panasonic DMC-ZS40

Posted on November 2, 2016 by shermanjohnson

Camera Photo Comparison: Nikon D7200 DSLR vs Panasonic DMC-ZS40 Continue reading →

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2014 Free Spirit SS

Posted on November 9, 2013 by shermanjohnson

The video below is from the Free Spirit SS page on the LeisureVans.com website. Powered by Mercedes-Benz An impressive feat of German Engineering, the Mercedes-Benz 3500 Sprinter Chassis is the perfect fit for the 2014 Free Spirit by Leisure Travel … Continue reading →

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Who Pays? Tolls, ‘Lexus Lanes’, and ‘Sin Taxes’

Posted on June 22, 2013 by shermanjohnson

I prefer the gas tax to tolls. While the gasoline tax is also essentially a ‘user fee’, at least it is somewhat fair — people who drive larger vehicles — trucks, RVs, and SUVs — (not to mention dump trucks … Continue reading →

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Synthetic or Standard – Choosing the Proper Engine Oil

Posted on June 20, 2013 by shermanjohnson

Any oil that meets or exceeds the mfr’s requirements for weight (i.e. “5W30”) and API grade (“SJ”, “SH”, etc) is fine. These days it seems most cars fall apart before the engine blows up. All the oil mfrs try to differentiate … Continue reading →

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RSA Animate – Drive: The surprising truth about what motivates us (Video Animation)

Posted on September 28, 2012 by shermanjohnson

Here’s an interesting video illustration about what motivates people.

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Charitable Giving Evaluation Websites

Posted on January 2, 2007 by shermanjohnson

The BBB (GIVE.org), GuideStar, and Charity Navigator are valuable sources of information about charitable organizations. Keep in mind that just because a charity does not meet all the requirements does not necessarily mean that they are a rip-off or inefficient, … Continue reading →