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Topic: GM, Ford, and Chrysler Death Watch Thread |
mobil1
Replies: 213
Views: 18208
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Forum: Current Events Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 7:07 pm Subject: Re: GM, Ford, and Chrysler Death Watch Thread |
| you want to see a jump in GM's stock? declare that the ev1 molds are being dragged out of whatever factory they are sitting in and that one of the truck factories will be changed over with expected p ... |
Topic: When do we hit $150 oil? |
mobil1
Replies: 56
Views: 5653
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Forum: Current Events Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 8:02 am Subject: Re: When do we hit $150 oil? |
I'm betting today is the day we hit $150. If not, it will stop just short at 149 something and wait a week or two to break through.
Yeah, could be 149.95 today, or higher. 147.30 already this AM. ... |
Topic: Oil back up to 145 |
mobil1
Replies: 45
Views: 3648
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Forum: Peak Oil Discussion Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 6:38 am Subject: Re: Oil back up to 145 |
Woah ! Speaking of currency debasement, gold just shot up from 950-960 in the last half-hour. It was 930 just over 24 hours ago and 920 48 hours ago.
Perhaps this is related to the news that gov't ... |
Topic: My Car |
mobil1
Replies: 45
Views: 2432
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Forum: Current Events Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 2:58 pm Subject: Re: My Car |
2008 Toyota Prius. As much as 60 US MPG (70 Imperial or 3.7L/100 KM). Normal driving about US 40-50 MPG. Lots of room inside for family and cargo.
I switched from my 1994 320 HP Dodge Stealth Twi ... |
Topic: what to do with my pool? |
mobil1
Replies: 25
Views: 2266
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Forum: Planning For The Future Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 2:09 pm Subject: Re: what to do with my pool? |
Are any of these ideas not applicable to an above ground pool ?
Thanks... |
Topic: THE Freddie Mac & Fannie Mae Thread (merged) |
mobil1
Replies: 166
Views: 7311
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Forum: Economics & Finance Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 1:11 pm Subject: Re: Fannie, Freddie Losses Make Them `Insolvent,' Ex-Fed Pre |
If you go over to Yahoo Finance and look at the interactive chart for those two it is terrifying. Whoever shorted them back in October/November made a killing.
Some have been shorting much longer.
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Topic: Crystal sets, anyone? |
mobil1
Replies: 12
Views: 1134
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Forum: Planning For The Future Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 12:54 pm Subject: Re: Crystal sets, anyone? |
Or perhaps a crank radio in a thick metal box ?
Heck, get a walkie-talkie so you can talk back too. |
Topic: What fraction of your income goes for energy? |
mobil1
Replies: 17
Views: 886
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Forum: Economics & Finance Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 11:21 pm Subject: Re: What fraction of your income goes for energy? |
7% sounds about right.
We were paying about $6,000 per year for 2 cars gas and electric and heating oil a few years ago.
At current prices that would be about $8,000.
But I bought a Prius so ... |
Topic: Expect way more aerodynamic cars in 3-5 years? |
mobil1
Replies: 18
Views: 1990
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Forum: Conservation & Efficiency Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 10:17 pm Subject: Re: Expect way more aerodynamic cars in 3-5 years? |
There are good markets for the hybrids such as Prius etc., and EVs and Smart Cars.
I think there is now a good market for inexpensive high MPG, highly aerodynamic highway vehicles. Cars for people ... |
Topic: 2008 Yule or Christmas or whatever you call it. |
mobil1
Replies: 20
Views: 1560
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Forum: Planning For The Future Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 5:17 pm Subject: Re: 2008 Yule or Christmas or whatever you call it. |
My wife and I generally buy things for each other that the other would have bought anyway. I'm happy with that system.
We generally do the same for the kids, 3 and 6. Try to maximize value with cloth ... |
Topic: The future ain't what it used to be... |
mobil1
Replies: 22
Views: 2681
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Forum: Americas Discussion Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 1:03 pm Subject: Re: The future ain't what it used to be... |
| Annexing / "Manifest destiny" of Canada by US has been a concern forever, and will always be a concern. If it ever happens politically the concern then shifts to a federal versus state powers concern. ... |
Topic: USA vs Canada National Gas Temperature Map |
mobil1
Replies: 3
Views: 572
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Forum: Current Events Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 12:09 am Subject: Re: USA vs Canada National Gas Temperature Map |
Interesting.
There's a lot higher resolution on the US map. Northern Canadian (and Alaska) communities pay a lot more to have fuel transported there.
For Canadian map at least, I think a lot of ... |
Topic: What car to look at when shopping? |
mobil1
Replies: 25
Views: 2906
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Forum: Conservation & Efficiency Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 8:50 pm Subject: Re: What car to look at when shopping? |
| I bought a Toyota Prius recently and love it. It's surprisingly big inside for a 4 person family and I'm getting 60+ MPG in city/semi-rural commute. See [url=http://priuschat.com/forums/]link for lots ... |
Topic: Sex for Oil |
mobil1
Replies: 35
Views: 3755
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Forum: Economics & Finance Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 12:07 pm Subject: Re: Sex for Oil |
http://www.wlextv.com/global/story.asp?s=8608767
Thirty-four-year-old Angela Eversole of Fort Wright is charged with prostitution and doing business without an occupational license. She pleaded n ... |
Topic: THE Hypermiling Thread (merged) |
mobil1
Replies: 113
Views: 8985
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Forum: Conservation & Efficiency Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 11:59 am Subject: Re: THE Hypermiling Thread (merged) |
AAA: 'Hypermiling' can be dangerous to motorists
Scott Powers | Sentinel Staff Writer 11:07 AM EDT, June 27, 2008
The AAA auto club issued a warning this morning that some gas-savings techniques ... |
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