Wow, nice troll. It's not my place to fix the cities as I'm not a member of society, remember? I guess we all can't live in the utopia that is Europe, sigh. Anyways, you've managed to completely avoid my original point. America is not Europe. Much of America is rural and not conveniently laid out for walking/cycling. Which raises a much more interesting discussion than our pissing contest about America vs. Europe, modern urban planning that includes decentralization. There is a growing trend here in America to rebuild the "neighborhood". Here on the Gulf Coast, we are seeing small nearly self sufficient communities popping up again. I hope this trend continues but see large corporate retailers (Walmart, Target, etc) as a major obstacle. By the way, cities in America aren't as bad as you've seen on television. They're a lot like cities elsewhere in the world.
I'm sorry to hear that I'm not a member of A society, since I don't live in Europe. Like you, I believe in walking when practical. Unlike much of Europe, rural America does not have all of your needs within walking distance. No, I will not move to a crime ridden, over crowded, over priced and depressing city.
I own a 2001 Nissan Sentra 4 door. I'm 5'10" and don't fit very well. My knees hit the steering wheel if I can reach the pedals. So tell me, how do you fit your long legs in there?
They're not common here because many lawns are too large for them to be practical. You do realize that homes in the US have both 120 & 240 volt outlets?
"I'm sorry sir, but you're not permitted to work in this country."
Yeah, kinda like every country on the planet. I was very nearly arrested in Panama for working on my fathers vacation home (not for profit). I've been told by someone that used to live in Canada that you must have some type of tax ID number to work there. Having said that, I hate the thought of national ID. It will solve nothing except how to better control it's citizens.
"All water contains E. Coli bacteria, and chlorinated tap water contains a particularly virulent strain that is immune to chlorine."
Absolute bullshit. If your water contains E. Coli, it has fecal contamination. ANY coliform contamination makes your water unfit for use. Look at the acceptable coliform levels in US water supplies (0 - nada - none). Also how would the coliform get into groundwater supplies? You did say all.
Interesting Wiki article, thank you. I'm curious though, do you know roughly their total daily production? Those leaks seem astronomical. I'd like to know what percentage they are leaking. It's cheaper to conserve what you have than to produce more at least in the long term. Anyways, lovely situation you have there. It appears to me that the fines were waived in order to allow them to spend the money on repairs and yet they still didn't fix it. Perhaps the utility should be condemned and managed by the regional government.
"Or you could just heavily fine the water companies 'til they fix their pipes, rather than letting such huge amounts of water leak away."
As someone who has worked for a municipal water supply for seventeen years, let me assure you that your local water authority is not intentionally allowing their product to leak away. While the monetary value of the water itself is low, the cost of lost production capacity is unacceptable (Ten years ago we couldn't produce water fast enough. Do you think we let it run back into the ground?). In the US, water suppliers answer to federal, state and county environmental agencies. One of the many parameters that is monitored by these agencies is "unaccounted for water". Water leaks always get worse, usually sooner rather than later. So that 5 gpm leak that could have been fixed during the daylight hours will turn into 3000-5000 gpm leak in the middle of the night, in the winter, in the rain, before my annual review...... If you fine your local water supplier, who do you think is going to pay the fine ? Can you say rate increase?
"I suggest you go check the provisions of the ADA a little closer- and not everybody that claims that they're "disabled" and their "little dog" (this dog is a "little dog" but it, unlike the other animals has been trained and certified...) is a "service animal"- which is bogus. If you question that she's legitimately disabled,"
I suggest that you quit wearing your heart on your sleeve. You're lecturing me for things I never said or implied.
"Per the ADA, a person is only legally allowed (whether they're a shopkeeper or just a person off the street) to ask two specific questions."
OK, the shopkeeper I understand but somehow I don't think that applies to an individual. I tried to find some written material on the web, perhaps you could point me to some information that specifically addresses that?
I'm not sure if you're being sarcastic or not? You do know that the silts deposited by rivers are very fertile "top soil"? Thats why everyone farms in the flood basins next to rivers.
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Yeah and those bastards killed Santa too!
Wow, nice troll. It's not my place to fix the cities as I'm not a member of society, remember? I guess we all can't live in the utopia that is Europe, sigh. Anyways, you've managed to completely avoid my original point. America is not Europe. Much of America is rural and not conveniently laid out for walking/cycling. Which raises a much more interesting discussion than our pissing contest about America vs. Europe, modern urban planning that includes decentralization. There is a growing trend here in America to rebuild the "neighborhood". Here on the Gulf Coast, we are seeing small nearly self sufficient communities popping up again. I hope this trend continues but see large corporate retailers (Walmart, Target, etc) as a major obstacle. By the way, cities in America aren't as bad as you've seen on television. They're a lot like cities elsewhere in the world.
I'm sorry to hear that I'm not a member of A society, since I don't live in Europe. Like you, I believe in walking when practical. Unlike much of Europe, rural America does not have all of your needs within walking distance. No, I will not move to a crime ridden, over crowded, over priced and depressing city.
I own a 2001 Nissan Sentra 4 door. I'm 5'10" and don't fit very well. My knees hit the steering wheel if I can reach the pedals. So tell me, how do you fit your long legs in there?
American babies?
You forgot, Never reward bad or fearful behavior.
Well since they've already won, I'd appreciate it if the government would stop "protecting" me.
You weren't doing anything with it.
I guess the mention of torture,slavery and "negotiated impunity" in the article that YOU POSTED don't count huh?
"I too have felt the cold finger of injustice."
Yeah those prostate exams suck...
They're not common here because many lawns are too large for them to be practical. You do realize that homes in the US have both 120 & 240 volt outlets?
I sure wasn't aware of this. They have mine from the military but I see no need for the DMV to be collecting fingerprints.
I've had a drivers license in 3 states and have never been asked for my fingerprints.
Whoosh!
"more IUDs and bomb belts."
That does sound nasty, where exactly are they sticking those IUDS ?
"I'm sorry sir, but you're not permitted to work in this country."
Yeah, kinda like every country on the planet. I was very nearly arrested in Panama for working on my fathers vacation home (not for profit). I've been told by someone that used to live in Canada that you must have some type of tax ID number to work there. Having said that, I hate the thought of national ID. It will solve nothing except how to better control it's citizens.
"My brother and i build an electric car for under 20,000 with easy to find parts and used laptop batteries."
I'd love to see a picture of it. Got a web site?
"All water contains E. Coli bacteria, and chlorinated tap water contains a particularly virulent strain that is immune to chlorine."
Absolute bullshit. If your water contains E. Coli, it has fecal contamination. ANY coliform contamination makes your water unfit for use. Look at the acceptable coliform levels in US water supplies (0 - nada - none). Also how would the coliform get into groundwater supplies? You did say all.
Interesting Wiki article, thank you. I'm curious though, do you know roughly their total daily production? Those leaks seem astronomical. I'd like to know what percentage they are leaking. It's cheaper to conserve what you have than to produce more at least in the long term. Anyways, lovely situation you have there. It appears to me that the fines were waived in order to allow them to spend the money on repairs and yet they still didn't fix it. Perhaps the utility should be condemned and managed by the regional government.
"Or you could just heavily fine the water companies 'til they fix their pipes, rather than letting such huge amounts of water leak away."
As someone who has worked for a municipal water supply for seventeen years, let me assure you that your local water authority is not intentionally allowing their product to leak away. While the monetary value of the water itself is low, the cost of lost production capacity is unacceptable (Ten years ago we couldn't produce water fast enough. Do you think we let it run back into the ground?). In the US, water suppliers answer to federal, state and county environmental agencies. One of the many parameters that is monitored by these agencies is "unaccounted for water". Water leaks always get worse, usually sooner rather than later. So that 5 gpm leak that could have been fixed during the daylight hours will turn into 3000-5000 gpm leak in the middle of the night, in the winter, in the rain, before my annual review...... If you fine your local water supplier, who do you think is going to pay the fine ? Can you say rate increase?
"I suggest you go check the provisions of the ADA a little closer- and
not everybody that claims that they're "disabled" and their "little dog" (this dog is a
"little dog" but it, unlike the other animals has been trained and certified...) is a
"service animal"- which is bogus. If you question that she's legitimately disabled,"
I suggest that you quit wearing your heart on your sleeve. You're lecturing me for things I never said or implied.
"Per the ADA, a person is only legally allowed (whether they're a shopkeeper or just a person
off the street) to ask two specific questions."
OK, the shopkeeper I understand but somehow I don't think that applies to an individual. I tried to find some written material on the web, perhaps you could point me to some information that specifically addresses that?
"like the blind" I take it she's not blind? What is her disabililty and how does the dog help?
It just so happens that we're putting in a 600 KW generator where I work, it has nearly a one year delivery time as well.
I'm not sure if you're being sarcastic or not? You do know that the silts deposited by rivers are very fertile "top soil"? Thats why everyone farms in the flood basins next to rivers.
Only if they credit me for the charge remaining in the battery. Without this you could never top off for a long trip.