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Comment on Infuriating Wheelchair Ramps by Kill

Kill — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 02:51:21 +0000

Half of these steep or rail like ramps ARE FOR STROLLER not wheel chairs. Your baby and a plastic stroller do not weight 100lb and is very easy to push up such an incline.

This is like the 5th website/’blog’ that keeps using these examples. get some original material.

Comment on Infuriating Wheelchair Ramps by Heather MacLean

Heather MacLean — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 01:48:16 +0000

OK some of these are just too incredibly stupid. Some might be for bikes, some for other purposes. BUT… regardless of the specs required by law for wheelchair ramps it’s my belief that anyone building a ramp should be required by law to use it effectively and provide a video of doing so BEFORE they get paid for the work.
Some places also use a “accessibility grant” from govt. This is where they get the money to provide this “ramp” so it’s not out of their pocket. ANY ramp targeted for someone with a disability should be thoroughly tested by someone without one. If they can’t use it effectively, then they have to rip it out and try again. Like the guy says: BUILD IT RIGHT!

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Comment on Magnificent Ramps by Jason

Jason — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 21:20:59 +0000

that video linked for runaway truck ramp is lamesauce. please drink a shot of bleach and say you’re sorry.

Comment on The Gigantic Ramp of Masada by Magnificent Ramps » Ramp News

Magnificent Ramps » Ramp News — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 17:10:57 +0000

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Comment on Infuriating Wheelchair Ramps by Wheelchair Ramp Advocate

Wheelchair Ramp Advocate — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:28:20 +0000

Wow, very eye opening. I’m glad that in my country their are regulations. But yes, those ramps in your picture are ridiculous.

Comment on The Gigantic Ramp of Masada by Scott G.

Scott G. — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 21:52:08 +0000

Adds new meaning to the words: “Well, back in the Spring of 73…”

Comment on The Gigantic Ramp of Masada by Phil Haberkorn in Indiana

Phil Haberkorn in Indiana — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 21:11:49 +0000

A little-known fact about this structure is that it is the result of a seemingly innocuous remark by one of the Roman General’s soldiers.
Solder: “Sir, is there anything we can do to ramp up our efforts to get to the top of that mountain?”
General: “Ramp? Did you say ramp? Hold that thought!”
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Imagine if Lucius Flavius had to lobby for funding for this project in the Roman Senate, and it got bogged down in committee over cries of a “BRIDGE TO NOWHERE…..”
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I think this is a great example of how ancient antiquities can be converted to modern use to promote tourism. That thing looks like a kick-butt motocross course, or maybe they could add downhill roller skiing to the summer Olympics!
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Comment on The Gigantic Ramp of Masada by Barry

Barry — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 20:14:54 +0000

During our visit there, we were told that the Romans used Jewish slaves to build the ramp, and that it was hard for the Macabees to defend themselves by killing their brethren as they did their work dumping dirt in place.

Any truth to that?

The excavation on top of Masada revealed luxurious facilities for Rome’s elite to get away from Jerusalem. (It was fairly close to the capitol.)

Comment on The Gigantic Ramp of Masada by karmon

karmon — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 20:11:59 +0000

There was a book written and a movie made about Masada. My then husband had read the book and when my children and I sat down to watch the movie on TV, he neglected to tell us the end result. Needless to say my children spent several years in therapy.