I do have a manual transmission (european, automatic is for whimps) Push-starting is not possible, however. The injection system is cpu-controlled, and needs a stable voltage to work. Besides, the car is too heavy to push anyway. Still, modern automatic transmissions (not the hydraulic ones) are close to being more fuel efficient than manuals. And automatic transmissions are especially convenient in rush-hour, with many start-crawl-stops.

Ah, maybe he can just visit a hospital in Zeeland, Michigan, and see if they have the same practices as in our Zeeland :-)

It's at least 9, and i probably forgot a pair. I'm starting to doubt my masculinity now that I'm counting...
1. shoes for work
2. shoes for partying
3. safety shoes (also for wintersport/snow conditions)
4. snowboard shoes
5. running shoes (running outdoors, on pavement)
6. cleats (running on grass)
7. indoor shoes (running intramural)
8. ice skates (running on ice)
9. flipflops (not running in the summer)