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On May 19 09:59 AM bobbobwhite wrote:

> Re auto pollution standards: All the concern is with cars. What about
> unregulated pollution from other sources that is never calculated
> into the auto figures or as a defined, specified contributor to overall
> CO2 pollution? These are construction machines, mining machines,
> buses, all sizes of cargo trucks, NASCAR, drag racers, sprint racers,
> all modified competition vehicles such as demolition derby participants
> and monster trucks, motorcycles, lawn mowers, gas trimmers and blowers,
> ATV's, outboard and inboard boat engines, gas generators, gas compressors,
> and much more. Everywhere you look there are many of these working
> every day, obviously adding greatly to the problem but never directly
> included in gov't studies.
>
> I have never read anything anywhere where the effects of the above
> machines were calculated into the overall air pollution figures.
> I truly would like to know the amount of CO2 they produce and add
> to the problem in comparison to that produced only by cars.]]> Tue, 19 May 2009 11:21:18 -0400

On May 19 09:59 AM bobbobwhite wrote:

> Re auto pollution standards: All the concern is with cars. What about
> unregulated pollution from other sources that is never calculated
> into the auto figures or as a defined, specified contributor to overall
> CO2 pollution? These are construction machines, mining machines,
> buses, all sizes of cargo trucks, NASCAR, drag racers, sprint racers,
> all modified competition vehicles such as demolition derby participants
> and monster trucks, motorcycles, lawn mowers, gas trimmers and blowers,
> ATV's, outboard and inboard boat engines, gas generators, gas compressors,
> and much more. Everywhere you look there are many of these working
> every day, obviously adding greatly to the problem but never directly
> included in gov't studies.
>
> I have never read anything anywhere where the effects of the above
> machines were calculated into the overall air pollution figures.
> I truly would like to know the amount of CO2 they produce and add
> to the problem in comparison to that produced only by cars.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/138199-is-vale-now-an-oil-company?source=feed#comment-508264 508264 Mon, 18 May 2009 11:29:16 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/137176-the-perfect-storm-three-forces-to-undo-the-recovery?source=feed#comment-501851 501851 Wed, 13 May 2009 09:30:53 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/133760-valero-energy-q1-2009-earnings-call-transcript?source=feed#comment-482606 482606 An important quote: "You are not going to hear from Valero that the golden age of refining is around the corner again. We're down to the business as we as a management team know it and that is to slug it out. And that's what we are doing, but we will provide a good opportunity, things happen, we'll have some better years, and we'll have sone years that aren't quite as good.
......................... [gasoline]does give you an opportunity to get around. So, our business adds value [and] as long as we add value we're part of the society here. " Bill Kesse]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:11:17 -0400 An important quote: "You are not going to hear from Valero that the golden age of refining is around the corner again. We're down to the business as we as a management team know it and that is to slug it out. And that's what we are doing, but we will provide a good opportunity, things happen, we'll have some better years, and we'll have sone years that aren't quite as good.
......................... [gasoline]does give you an opportunity to get around. So, our business adds value [and] as long as we add value we're part of the society here. " Bill Kesse]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/133606-geithner-was-the-right-choice-but-he-should-go?source=feed#comment-482418 482418 ]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:38:41 -0400 ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/133855-americans-name-their-necessities?source=feed#comment-482380 482380 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:18:59 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/132312-brazilian-optimism-proceed-with-caution?source=feed#comment-474140 474140 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:50:13 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/131779-americans-blame-ad-agencies-media-for-current-crisis?source=feed#comment-470976 470976 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:46:49 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/131289-industrial-metals-are-bouncing?source=feed#comment-466452 466452 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:23:10 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/131088-a-few-thoughts-on-the-paying-of-taxes?source=feed#comment-465249 465249 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:57:21 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/131150-thoughts-on-active-trading-vs-buy-and-hold?source=feed#comment-465211 465211 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:44:20 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/130724-u-s-oil-consumption-not-quite-so-bad?source=feed#comment-462763 462763 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 10:25:38 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/130194-upside-in-emerging-markets-brazil-is-bouncing?source=feed#comment-457577 457577 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:49:21 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/128919-actually-americans-are-not-saving-yet?source=feed#comment-449312 449312 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:07:08 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/128970-adp-employment-report-predicts-worst-job-market-in-decades?source=feed#comment-449181 449181 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 10:12:49 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/128709-why-i-prefer-excel-maritime-to-dryships?source=feed#comment-447721 447721 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:05:05 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/127590-are-the-unemployment-numbers-real?source=feed#comment-438192 438192 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:29:16 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/127312-why-obama-s-big-spending-big-taxing-regime-will-cripple-the-u-s-economy?source=feed#comment-438105 438105

On Mar 23 02:20 PM wpdragon wrote:

> its not that we "libs", "dems", "socialists", "commies". "muslim
> sympathizers" aren't putting up attack posts, its just that we're
> laughing so hard at that idiot that we don't know where to start.
> ]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2009 10:43:07 -0400

On Mar 23 02:20 PM wpdragon wrote:

> its not that we "libs", "dems", "socialists", "commies". "muslim
> sympathizers" aren't putting up attack posts, its just that we're
> laughing so hard at that idiot that we don't know where to start.
> ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/127384-u-s-refiners-squeezed-by-collapse-in-crude-oil-discounts?source=feed#comment-437962 437962 How many people do you know that drive battery operated cars?]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2009 09:33:48 -0400 How many people do you know that drive battery operated cars?]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/125478-causes-of-and-cures-for-the-economic-crisis?source=feed#comment-424296 424296
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On Mar 10 10:58 AM If U Say So wrote:

> I don't expect this hyper-spending will go on for more than another
> 18 months at most. Not that this administration will suddenly become
> more fiscally prudent rather fatigue will be setting in with the
> American electorate. We have a deep recession, a real estate market
> that will be in the dumps for years beyond the rest of the economy,
> mega pork barrel spending, the card check bill (being voted on today),
> and we're about to enter into what will turn into the most contentious
> debate for universal healthcare. In 18 months the writing will already
> be on the wall for the 2010 elections and we'll see a shift in the
> makeup of Congress.
I think there are a number of Democrat House Reps that are worried about the next congressional election. This isn't the change that people expected when they voted for Obama. By that time his speechifying will be very old and tiresome. Wouldn't it be nice to be rid of Pelosi?]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:17:45 -0400

On Mar 10 10:58 AM If U Say So wrote:

> I don't expect this hyper-spending will go on for more than another
> 18 months at most. Not that this administration will suddenly become
> more fiscally prudent rather fatigue will be setting in with the
> American electorate. We have a deep recession, a real estate market
> that will be in the dumps for years beyond the rest of the economy,
> mega pork barrel spending, the card check bill (being voted on today),
> and we're about to enter into what will turn into the most contentious
> debate for universal healthcare. In 18 months the writing will already
> be on the wall for the 2010 elections and we'll see a shift in the
> makeup of Congress.
I think there are a number of Democrat House Reps that are worried about the next congressional election. This isn't the change that people expected when they voted for Obama. By that time his speechifying will be very old and tiresome. Wouldn't it be nice to be rid of Pelosi?]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/125041-obama-rush-to-judgment?source=feed#comment-420447 420447

On Mar 10 08:44 AM russ wrote:

> Let's see; trying to hold down rapidly increasing health costs, reducing
> home foreclosures, reducing our addiction to expensive foreign oil,
> and stabilizing the banks will keep us from recovery. Absolute first
> class thinking. Another goofy right-wing ideologue with no answers
> except letting the economy tank because of your distorted political
> views. Where do you get these guys that write these columns, the
> loony bin??

You sound like a left-wing ideologue

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On Mar 10 08:44 AM russ wrote:

> Let's see; trying to hold down rapidly increasing health costs, reducing
> home foreclosures, reducing our addiction to expensive foreign oil,
> and stabilizing the banks will keep us from recovery. Absolute first
> class thinking. Another goofy right-wing ideologue with no answers
> except letting the economy tank because of your distorted political
> views. Where do you get these guys that write these columns, the
> loony bin??

You sound like a left-wing ideologue

]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/114742-dry-bulk-shipping-recent-bdi-rise-is-heartening?source=feed#comment-356880 356880
Thank you for the well written article - it strengthens my faith that good times will return
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Thank you for the well written article - it strengthens my faith that good times will return
]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/112428-is-it-time-to-buy-dry-bulk-shippers?source=feed#comment-340477 340477 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 10:48:03 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/108324-infrastructure-investment-will-be-a-slow-economic-stimulus-path?source=feed#comment-318317 318317 Gov. of Conn. this morning expressed hopes of getting money for projects that were "shovel ready". Everything done except getting the money,
Huge projects needing permits, original design etc. would be better left alone for now. ]]> Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:39:31 -0500 Gov. of Conn. this morning expressed hopes of getting money for projects that were "shovel ready". Everything done except getting the money,
Huge projects needing permits, original design etc. would be better left alone for now. ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/107183-u-of-wisconsin-dean-s-perspective-on-the-economy?source=feed#comment-311931 311931 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:06:40 -0500 http://seekingalpha.com/article/102602-next-two-months-could-be-among-the-most-important-in-market-history?source=feed#comment-294350 294350 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:57:48 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/102558-felix-zulauf-bracing-for-a-soft-economic-depression?source=feed#comment-293318 293318 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:20:01 -0400