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  1. durl

    Incandescent phase out - dimmable CFLs?

    I'm not a fan of CFLs in the house because of mercury dangers. I'm interested in the advancement of new incandescent technology: The New York Times > Log In
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    Global Warming

    I wonder if his wife agrees...
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    Who's at fault for US automakers failure?

    I believe there are several factors to consider. Americans want large cars. After WWII, we became a very mobile society; traveling long distances to see more of the country. Route 66 and the creation of the interstate system aided our travels. Putting your family of 4 in a small car wasn't...
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    Who's at fault for US automakers failure?

    Unions, I believe, get the biggest blame of the options given. As someone pointed out, no company can long survive when you're payroll to retirees is greater than that of those who are actually working to produce the product. Total salary and benefit packages get expensive. According to 2006...
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    Loss of US brands :(

    1. Companies move out of the US to avoid the excessive taxation. The pattern is to give tax breaks, or subsidies, to foster the growth of an industry (see the recent push for "green" technology) . Increasing taxation stifles growth; lowering taxation fosters growth. 2. Very true. Labor costs...
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    Bad taste or Poor Judgement???

    It is kinda funny hearing all the officials saying that they didn't know about the flyover. Then I think it's sad that they are so completely unaware of what the jet is doing. Either they're lying or completely incompetent.
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    Susan Boyle a Hoax???

    This thread helps confirm my belief that there is a large group of people that simply can't stand it when things go well for others. It's a sister group to those who ignore good news, preferring doom-and-gloom.
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    Flip this House on a&e

    June? There goes my whole dang summer. :)
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    Flip this House on a&e

    Martha Ste..? <ack> Must...think...of something...else. Well, my day is shot.
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    Another Ice Age on its way?

    I get a little tired of all the "WE'RE ALL DOOMED!!!!" stories. But I guess it sells papers. 1970's - We'll all freeze in the new Ice Age. 1980's - We're going to burn up due to Global Warming. -Butter was good, then bad, now good. -Saccharine was good, then bad, now good. 1980's -...