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by aldw on Wed Jul 23 14:59:56 PDT 2008

The Cadillac BLS replacement the BTS is the one lux vehicle I'm most eager to see, the V version of that would be a true spiritual successor to the Lotus Carleton/Omega, even though it would be a V-6 rather than a straight, but still twin-turboed. :D

Re: Built in U S [jimmysmitty]

by muzzin on Fri Jun 06 17:41:51 PDT 2008

Really good comments Jimmy Smitty and oh4real. JS, those links do show the similarities of the models of the Mondeo/Contour. I really got interested in the Mondeo again when I saw this ride: http://www.edmunds.com/apps/vdpcontainers/do/vdp/articleId=123824/pageNumber=1#3- Yes, it's pretty reminiscent of a Volvo, a better looking Volvo IMHO. What we really need (now!!) is the Mondeo above with this engine: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=124186 Or even better the Ecoboost engine above installed in a strong Hybrid with plug in capability. Yes, it might seem redundant to have a high output engine and a fully capable electric motor, but the added cost and weight could provide a tenable sporty car and provide immense flexibility for fuels. Ultimately it would be a mind blower if the car of the future would use engine technology like the RadMax Multi-fuel two piece engine from Reg Technologies. If proven over the long term it would be a tiny engine footprint providing a high reliability multi-fuel capable engine. http://www.biofuelsforum.com/off_topic_area/1265-radmax_engine_tested_successful- ly.html and regtech.com Enjoy.

Re: More on Al Gore's Hoax of the Century [gagrice]

by gagrice on Thu Dec 20 22:21:16 PST 2007

What consensus continued: Scientists from Around the World Dissent This new report details how teams of international scientists are dissenting from the UN IPCC’s view of climate science. In such nations as Germany, Brazil, the Netherlands, Russia, New Zealand and France, nations, scientists banded together in 2007 to oppose climate alarmism. In addition, over 100 prominent international scientists sent an open letter in December 2007 to the UN stating attempts to control climate were “futile.” Paleoclimatologist Dr. Tim Patterson, professor in the department of Earth Sciences at Carleton University in Ottawa, recently converted from a believer in man-made climate change to a skeptic. Patterson noted that the notion of a “consensus” of scientists aligned with the UN IPCC or former Vice President Al Gore is false. “I was at the Geological Society of America meeting in Philadelphia in the fall and I would say that people with my opinion were probably in the majority.” This new committee report, a first of its kind, comes after the UN IPCC chairman Rajendra Pachauri implied that there were only “about a dozen" skeptical scientists left in the world. (LINK) Former Vice President Gore has claimed that scientists skeptical of climate change are akin to “flat Earth society members” and similar in number to those who “believe the moon landing was actually staged in a movie lot in Arizona.” The distinguished scientists featured in this new report are experts in diverse fields, including: climatology; oceanography; geology; biology; glaciology; biogeography; meteorology; oceanography; economics; chemistry; mathematics; environmental sciences; engineering; physics and paleoclimatology. Some of those profiled have won Nobel Prizes for their outstanding contribution to their field of expertise and many shared a portion of the UN IPCC Nobel Peace Prize with Vice President Gore. Additionally, these scientists hail from prestigious institutions worldwide, including: Harvard University; NASA; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR); Massachusetts Institute of Technology; the UN IPCC; the Danish National Space Center; U.S. Department of Energy; Princeton University; the Environmental Protection Agency; University of Pennsylvania; Hebrew University of Jerusalem; the International Arctic Research Centre; the Pasteur Institute in Paris; the Belgian Weather Institute; Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute; the University of Helsinki; the National Academy of Sciences of the U.S., France, and Russia; the University of Pretoria; University of Notre Dame; Stockholm University; University of Melbourne; University of Columbia; the World Federation of Scientists; and the University of London. The voices of many of these hundreds of scientists serve as a direct challenge to the often media-hyped “consensus” that the debate is “settled.”

More on Al Gore's Hoax of the Century

by gagrice on Thu Dec 20 22:11:14 PST 2007

The consensus is shrinking fast. Over 400 prominent scientists from more than two dozen countries recently voiced significant objections to major aspects of the so-called "consensus" on man-made global warming. These scientists, many of whom are current and former participants in the UN IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), criticized the climate claims made by the UN IPCC and former Vice President Al Gore. The new report issued by the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee’s office of the GOP Ranking Member details the views of the scientists, the overwhelming majority of whom spoke out in 2007. Even some in the establishment media now appear to be taking notice of the growing number of skeptical scientists. In October, the Washington Post Staff Writer Juliet Eilperin conceded the obvious, writing that climate skeptics "appear to be expanding rather than shrinking." Many scientists from around the world have dubbed 2007 as the year man-made global warming fears “bite the dust.” (LINK) In addition, many scientists who are also progressive environmentalists believe climate fear promotion has "co-opted" the green movement. (LINK) This blockbuster Senate report lists the scientists by name, country of residence, and academic/institutional affiliation. It also features their own words, biographies, and weblinks to their peer reviewed studies and original source materials as gathered from public statements, various news outlets, and websites in 2007. This new “consensus busters” report is poised to redefine the debate. Many of the scientists featured in this report consistently stated that numerous colleagues shared their views, but they will not speak out publicly for fear of retribution. Atmospheric scientist Dr. Nathan Paldor, Professor of Dynamical Meteorology and Physical Oceanography at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, author of almost 70 peer-reviewed studies, explains how many of his fellow scientists have been intimidated. This new report details how teams of international scientists are dissenting from the UN IPCC’s view of climate science. In such nations as Germany, Brazil, the Netherlands, Russia, New Zealand and France, nations, scientists banded together in 2007 to oppose climate alarmism. In addition, over 100 prominent international scientists sent an open letter in December 2007 to the UN stating attempts to control climate were “futile.” (LINK) Paleoclimatologist Dr. Tim Patterson, professor in the department of Earth Sciences at Carleton University in Ottawa, recently converted from a believer in man-made climate change to a skeptic. Patterson noted that the notion of a “consensus” of scientists aligned with the UN IPCC or former Vice President Al Gore is false. “I was at the Geological Society of America meeting in Philadelphia in the fall and I would say that people with my opinion were probably in the majority.” US Senate Report

Re: Here's a crazy idea [timhood]

by muzzin on Sun Dec 16 22:24:30 PST 2007

I totally agree that the cost argument holds little water. As an automotive engineer who worked on 3 Ford headlamps (made in Mexico) I find it odd that we can't make the parts here. Another supplier makes the lights in the US and they are considered the best in the business for lighting. So why aren't we building cars here? It's not like the dollar just started sliding. And that only lends credence to the financial argument that they would be cheaper here. So where are the calls to create more factories here in the US, particularly here in Michigan. Our economy is getting creamed. As a side note: My family members (excluding me) have more than 200 years of service with Ford. I still get livid seeing these sweet looking cars with turbo diesels made on Europe not being sold here. I know we have the technology here. I have one thing to say to the boneheads at Ford, either get these sweet rides made here, or imported, or my next ride is going to be from someone else. I own a 97 Continental with 210k miles on it and the car is working fine. But 21 mpg doesn't cut it anymore. Time for the diesels or hybrids, or diesel-hybrids, but enough of the crap we're getting today. It's sickening. Oh and BTW Ford, thanks for lying all these years about oil changes and recommending inferior lubricants. I use (and sell) another brand of synthetic oils and filters that far surpass the lame crap you foisted on us for years. That's another white lie the car companies here have been blathering for years. Most european, if not all, use pure synthetic oils. Their drain intervals are 12k and much higher. Their engines last longer too. Much longer. I tell people even if they don't use my products at least demand to use the dealer's synthetics or some other "famous brand" synthetics and filters. No one, and I mean NO ONE, should have to change their oil at less than 10k Miles. And no one's engine should last for less than 200k miles. I didn't even start using my synthetics until 90k miles. And I now feel quite comfortable that I'll hit 250k with ease. (if this rant has peaked your interest feel free to contact me :-). Okay, I'm off the soap box. I keep thinking maybe an Acura or something. :-)

Pioneer 6x8

by dmould on Fri Nov 24 10:53:28 PST 2006

I'm not sure of the model # of the speakers that I installed, but they bolted right in, no modifications required.