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Re: they didn't listen did they?

To: "Syl's Sydney Homestay" <homestay@infolearn.com.au>
Subject: Re: they didn't listen did they?
From: Geoff Love <engconn@pottsville.infi.net>
Date: Wed, 15 Jan 1997 08:54:44 -0500
Syl's Sydney Homestay wrote:
> 
> Published in our local paper this morning:
> 
>         "...passengers are exposed to levels of benzene - a known carcinogen -
>         up to 27 times that of normal levels when travelling in their cars, a
>         study of vehicle emissions (by the CSIRO) indicates"
> 
> And what does the Roads and Traffic Authority advise motorists to do?
> 
>         "...to drive with windows up and vents closed before entering traffic
>         to minimise their exposure"
> 
> So much for top down driving.
> 
> You won't convince me as to the benefits of benzine additives over lead. I
> think unleaded fuel will prove to be the con of the century.
> 
> Paul
Paul:

While unleaded lead may prove to be the con of the century, I feel two
other events may also be so named: 1.  The decimalisation of the British
currency and 2. the Common Market.

Geoff Love, The English Connection.

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