Has global warming affected Poland? And in what ways?

Shawn_H

30 Jan 2009 / #61

Shawn, we'll invade you when we're really pressed for oil. OK? :)

That's right. O'Bama doesn't like our "dirty" oil. He will wait untill all the "clean" oil is gone, then invade. :-)

Winters in Poland seem to be milder now and we have them brutal. It will change in a couple of years

I agree, seasons are cyclical. Several cold winters, followed by several typical winters, and maybe a mild one, rinse and repeat.

You even hang their queen's picture up. ;- )

Somebody's gotta love the old gal :-)

Prince 15 | 590

30 Jan 2009 / #62

we'll not sell it cheap

As your banks ?

Wahldo

30 Jan 2009 / #63

but 24 mpg does not sound too impressive. I was thinking of buying it, but maybe not...

Well a new one gets 26 -29. Consumer Reports gave it highest marks for reliability. I can't bring myself to drive Japanese. That's a bloated industry and it has to change but too many people rely on it to just let it fold. Still I hate to reward failure. It's a mess like everything around here lately I guess.

Eurola 4 | 1,902

30 Jan 2009 / #64

Some Banks only, don't believe in all you read. I live the reality, you just read about it.

Prince 15 | 590

30 Jan 2009 / #65

Well ... I earn on my reality (according to your banks, currency, oil ect ...) and my life is good :).

Wahldo

30 Jan 2009 / #66

Some Banks only, don't believe in all you read.

Lol, I like this forum because it shows how Europeans are. They always think the worst of us no matter what. You would think we have a hard time tying our shoes in the morning.

Eurola 4 | 1,902

30 Jan 2009 / #67

Consumer Reports gave it highest marks for reliability

Yes, I'm a Consumer Reports subscriber and I know they give it high marks. Most of high ticket price items I buy is based on their report - from a hair dryer to a car. I love my Ford Focus! :)

I'm not thinking about buying a foreign car, anyway I don't seem to like any of them. Honda - excellent mileage and reliability, but no fun to drive at all. Boring.

It's 6F now where I live and we're "promised" around 30F tomorrow! Yeah! Long overdue global warming breeze... :) it used to be normal temperature this time of year for the last couple of decades or so.

and my life is good :).

So is mine and I work for a bank. Thank you. :)

Wahldo

30 Jan 2009 / #68

Yes, I'm a Consumer Reports subscriber and I know they give it high marks

Oh yeah, just bought my HD TV based on them. My dad got me turned on to it. It's a big money saver.

I love my Ford Focus! :)

Hey my brother has a 98' Escort (not his main car) but it runs like champ. Ford didn't need a bailout either. GM is the only truly sick one. I believe it's the unions. The Focus is made in Mexico (no unions) so they can qc it better. Actually hold people accountable.

live and we're "promised" around 30F tomorrow!

Yeah, that would be sweet.

Prince 15 | 590

30 Jan 2009 / #69

So is mine and I work for a bank. Thank you. :)

So we are in the same "industry" ... the difference is that I work for myself... but it is not important.

It is good that your life is good :)

Eurola 4 | 1,902

30 Jan 2009 / #70

It will all be fine prince. Things have the tendencies to work themselves out. A little bit of a reality kick on the butt never hurt anybody. Keep on kicking.

Prince 15 | 590

30 Jan 2009 / #71

I am not in panic :)

I know economic circle ... but I am worried that after this crisis some countries are going to be stronger and some are going to be weaker.

We will see ...

Eurola 4 | 1,902

30 Jan 2009 / #72

Ford didn't need a bailout either.

They take the money because they can. I think they should survive without the bailout. Their products are pretty good now, the times when FORD stood for 'fix or repair daily' are gone. The CEOs don't need a couple of mils in bonuses, they make enough.

Our CEOs said they did not take any this year, if I believe them (they did not give us any either), but that's OK...

some countries are going to be stronger and some are going to be weaker.

This will ALWAYS be the case. No matter, if it it is now, two hundred years ago or two hundreds years from now. America will survive, Europe will survive and todays 'crisis' will be in the history books, just like many other crisis examples before.

Actually, I think this is good for the world. We took everything for granted and the rest of the world fed from our limitless spending. Maybe it is time to slow down a little and regroup. Then, start allover again... :)

Shawn_H

31 Jan 2009 / #73

I can't bring myself to drive Japanese

Matrix / Vibe are basically the same vehicle, but is it North American or Japanese?

That vehicle is being replaced by the Pontiac Vibe (which will be sold in Canada) and will be built in the same GM/Toyota-owned New United Motor Manufacturing (NUMMI) assembly plant in Fremont, California. The Toyota Matrix will be built in Toyota's own plant in Cambridge, Ontario

Ford didn't need a bailout either

Just a credit lifeline if needed in the future.

Ford is "in a different place and much further along" than the other two Detroit automakers, Mullaly said. Although it is seeking a $9 billion line of credit from the government, Ford is not part of the $17.4 billion bailout for GM and Chrysler, which comes with the requirement that the two companies show how they can reduce costs and debt, Still, "from ongoing conversations we're having with all the stakeholders and the U.S. government, we will not be disadvantaged," Mullaly said.

Although Mullaly declined to provide details of talks with debt holders, Ford did say Friday that the United Auto Workers union agreed to end the jobs bank program at Ford, just as it has at the other two Detroit automakers. The Ford program covers about 1,500 workers. The two parties are working out implementation details.

Meanwhile, Ford will draw on its available credit lines, adding $10.1 billion to its cash reserves on Feb. 3. One of the key things separating Ford from competitors is that it secured credit two years ago, before the global financial collapse.

I wouldn't chalk it up to a grand sense of foresight, just lucky timing in negotiating credit lines.

I think there will be a lingering perception in peoples minds regarding the solvency of North American Auto companies, and the worry that they may not be there in the future, will influence their decisions to buy foreign. Those connected to the industry should work to show the value of supporting your local economy.