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  • EVs less reliable than conventional cars: Consumer Reports

    11/29/2023 11:28:11 AM PST · by ChicagoConservative27 · 39 replies
    The Hill ^ | 11/29/2023 | LAUREN SFORZA
    Electric vehicles are significantly less reliable than conventional cars powered by gas or hybrid vehicles, according to a new survey from Consumer Reports. The annual car reliability survey by Consumer Reports found that EVs are 79 percent more likely to have problems than conventional cars. Consumers reported that electric drive motors, charging and EV batteries had the most common issues associated with EVs, according to the survey. Jake Fisher, senior director of auto testing at Consumer Reports, noted that there may be “growing pains” among EVs because they are based on new technology or are being manufactured by new upstart...
  • Brian Stelter: ‘Small But Mighty’ Reliable Sources Has Been a ‘One-of-a-Kind Show’

    08/21/2022 9:59:23 AM PDT · by ChicagoConservative27 · 41 replies
    The hill ^ | 08/21/2022 | Pam Key
    Outgoing CNN anchor Brian Stelter started the final episode of “Reliable Sources” on Sunday by saying that the show was a small but mighty “one-of-a-kind.” Stelter said, “One of the biggest media stories of the week is right here. It’s the end of this show. CNN has canceled ‘Reliable Sources.’ Yes, the longest-running program on the network. I have a lot of thoughts about it but am going to save those for later this hour. As most of you know, CNN has a new owner. Warner Brothers Discovery is making big changes across the company. And there’s going to be...
  • Energy Myths Are Triggering a New Dark Age in Europe

    04/24/2022 8:48:00 AM PDT · by rktman · 67 replies
    realclearenergy.org ^ | 4/218/2022 | Brian Gitt
    Europe has an energy crisis. Factories are halting operations in the face of soaring energy prices; families are paying 50% more for heating (or opting to freeze in their homes), and Europe as a whole continues to destabilize its political position by making itself dependent on Russia for natural gas. Europe shows what happens when you adopt policies based on false ideas—myths about energy that all but guarantee high prices, power blackouts, and a crashing economy. Here are 6 of them: Myth 1. The world is transitioning to solar, wind and batteries Myth 2. Solar and wind are the best...
  • Why do we STILL need coal?

    07/08/2021 10:06:13 AM PDT · by xzins · 52 replies
    Ohio Coop Living ^ | June 30, 2021 | Rebecca Seum
    Consumer-members of Ohio electric cooperatives understand the benefits of renewable energy sources like wind and solar — endless supplies that can’t be used up, with little to no carbon footprint. Why, then, can’t Buckeye Power, the generation cooperative that provides electricity to the 25 member cooperatives in the state, switch to all renewable resources? This month, we attempt to answer why coal must remain an important part of our energy generation resources. Why do we STILL need coal? An important thing to know about electricity is that it's produced as you're using it. Why can't we switch to all renewables?...
  • Top CNN exec Rick Davis says ‘Reliable Sources’ needs conservative guests

    02/01/2021 12:35:45 PM PST · by ChicagoConservative27 · 31 replies
    nypost ^ | 02/01/2021 | Kate Sheehy
    A top veteran CNN exec says the network’s liberal weekly news show “Reliable Sources’’ needs to be more balanced by adding conservative guests. Rick Davis — founding executive producer of the show and CNN’s longest-serving executive — was asked by “Reliable Sources” host Brian Stelter how the cable giant would make the show better while speaking about his upcoming retirement Sunday.
  • Reliable news sources

    08/16/2017 6:40:44 AM PDT · by Samogon · 30 replies
    Need advice on news sources
  • How to Find an Honest and Reliable Mechanic

    01/07/2016 9:09:03 AM PST · by virgil283 · 17 replies
    art of manliness ^ | January 6, 2016 | Jeremy Anderberg
    When looking for recommendations for a good mechanic, first ask your immediate local network. Ask your Facebook friends, ask the guy next door, heck, even ask your mailman if you want. Reviews from real people who you trust will always be more useful and beneficial.. Another route is the Napa estimator. This tool uses make, model, year, and zip code to account for geographic and regional differences.
  • Need purchasing advice (vanity)

    09/08/2013 2:59:43 PM PDT · by sauropod · 189 replies
    Self | 8 Sep 2013 | Self
    Hello all, I need some advice on purchasing a handgun. I live in the People’s Republic of MD and the new gun control laws are about to take effect (Oct 1st). I am in the market for a .45. I was looking at cheaper than dirt at several models and would appreciate any hints you can give regarding a purchase. Have you dealt with buying guns from cheaper than dirt? Do you have a better source/way to do this? What is the proper procedure for completing this purchase from an on-line retailer? I would also like recommendations for handguns in...
  • Vanity: Best Washing machine?

    10/24/2010 12:31:21 PM PDT · by Frantzie · 121 replies
    Vanity | 10-24-2010 | Frantzie
    Sorry to post a vanity. I have been shopping for washers and possibly a dryer. The utility room is only 52" wide. The prior owner had found a 25" Whirlpool washer and 26" GE dryer. The dryer still works. I would like to get feedback from others.
  • How reliable is USAspending.gov?

    09/08/2010 4:31:13 PM PDT · by MamaDearest · 1 replies
    sunlightfoundation.com ^ | Undated | Unattributed
    We've taken data from other federal reporting systems and compared it with the data found in USASpending.gov across three categories: Consistency, Completeness and Timeliness. How close are the reported dollar amounts to the yearly estimates? How many of the required fields are filled out in each record? And how long did it take the agency to report the money once it was allocated to a project? Check out our scorecard Years 2007, 2008, 2009 Website: How reliable is USAspending.gov?
  • A Man Who Took Life's Business Lemons and Made His Own Business Lemonade

    07/16/2010 11:40:03 AM PDT · by Niuhuru · 4 replies
    Associated Content ^ | Published July 16, 2010 by: | Alice Winters
    After getting frustrated out of the lemons his problems gave him, David Miller made his own corporate lemonade. Due to the frustration of always having to call technical support to solve his own frequent hardware problems, he started taking the initiative to educate himself.
  • Army Seeks Inexpensive, Lightweight, Reliable Battery

    05/13/2009 4:40:32 PM PDT · by SandRat · 16 replies · 412+ views
    American Forces Press Service ^ | Lt. Jennifer Cragg, USN
    WASHINGTON, May 13, 2009 – The Army’s Advanced Automotive Battery Initiative is searching for the “holy grail” of power technology: an inexpensive, lightweight and reliable battery. “Collaboration is very important, in my opinion,” Sonja Gargies, energy storage team leader for the Army’s Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center, told listeners during an “Armed with Science: Research and Applications for the Modern Military” webcast May 6 on Pentagon Web Radio. “I don’t see how one agency alone can accomplish the goal of a more energy efficient world.” Academia and industry, along with the Defense and Energy departments, need to...
  • Supplying Reliable Electricity a Top Priority in Baghdad Surge

    06/05/2007 5:29:30 PM PDT · by SandRat · 6 replies · 534+ views
    Defend America News ^ | Master Sgt. Dave Larsen
    Expectations high among Iraqi residents for U.S. projects CAMP LIBERTY, Iraq, June 5, 2007 — Providing power to Baghdad residents remains a priority, as witnessed by the 62 projects accounting for more than a quarter of the civil military operations funds dedicated this year – more than $44 million. The challenge to get the lights on throughout the Iraqi capital remains a priority for the Multi-National Division - Baghdad. “It was an inefficient system to begin with and what we have done is, by our electrification projects in general, we’ve improved distribution so that the power that comes in is...
  • Umm Qasr Substation Provides Reliable Power Supply

    03/13/2007 6:36:49 PM PDT · by SandRat · 2 replies · 255+ views
    Defend America News ^ | A. Al Bahrani
    Natalie J. Sudman, U.S. Army Corps of Engineer project engineer, (right) stands next to Shawn Russell, deputy regional manager with Gulf Region Division electrical sector. Russell signed the project completion papers with the contractor in the control room. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by A. Bahrani Umm Qasr Substation Provides Reliable Power Supply U.S. Army engineers turn over $13.8-million project to Iraqi government. By A. Al Bahrani Gulf Region South BASRAH, Iraq, March 13, 2007 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently turned over a 132 kilovolt electrical substation at the port of Umm Qsar to the...
  • ZOT Walmart

    05/11/2006 2:39:00 PM PDT · by dabeast12 · 73 replies · 1,439+ views
    Wal-Mart news latter | 5-11-06 | dabeast12
    Why do people dislike Wal-Mart if it sells things at a reasonable price
  • Help Guyana

    01/22/2005 12:52:38 PM PST · by Kitten Festival · 162+ views
    The American Thinker ^ | Jan. 22,2005 | A.M. Mora y Leon
    There have been huge disastrous floods in Guyana and the nation is openly appealing for help from the American military. This may seem like an old story, but it's not. I hope we help Guyana. There are good reasons, and it's in everyone's interest. The tsunami relief effort got word to the world that when you are in deep trouble, America is the one, the only one, you can reliably turn to. Swift efficient help to impossible areas, soldiers who are friendly and compassionate, soldiers who won't shake you down, soldiers who will treat you with dignity and help you...
  • Brits see France as 'least reliable ally' (and US as most reliable)

    04/28/2003 12:52:15 PM PDT · by knighthawk · 18 replies · 235+ views
    IOL ^ | April 28 2003 | Reuters
    London - Most Britons regard France as their least reliable ally and have warmed to the United States since the war in Iraq, a poll published on Monday showed. The MORI poll in the Financial Times newspaper showed that 55 percent of Britons regard France as their least reliable ally. No other country got into double figures. By contrast, 73 percent of those polled considered the United States to be their most reliable ally. The poll showed that, while Britons still regard Europe as more important to them than the United States, the balance has shifted over the past year....
  • Banks Want to Swim with Penguins

    02/03/2003 10:18:48 AM PST · by ShadowAce · 37 replies · 265+ views
    Wired News ^ | 3 February 2003 | Michelle Delio
    <p>The Bulls and the Bears may soon be standing on the unemployment line.</p> <p>Tux the penguin, Linux's beloved mascot, is rapidly becoming the financial services industry's totem animal of choice. In fact, it seems that the only steadily rising statistic on Wall Street these days is the number of companies moving to open-source systems.</p>
  • (vanity) Looking for cheap & reliable domain name registrar

    11/15/2002 8:51:31 AM PST · by martin_fierro · 11 replies · 479+ views
    Me
    Hi FR techie types; My domain name is coming up for renewal. It seems like there's a lot more registrar competition out there than two years ago, when I went with Network Solutions. VeriSign is now offering to renew the registration for the next five years, for a total of $100/$20 per year. Does anyone have experiences with registrants other than VeriSign that are better/cheaper?
  • TRUCKERS UNITE AGAINST TERRORISM

    05/18/2002 10:08:00 AM PDT · by forest · 7 replies · 254+ views
    Fiedor Report On the News #273 ^ | 5-19-02 | Doug Fiedor
    Everyone seems to have their terrorism antenna up nowadays. Some of the results, like the "zero tolerance" at airports, has quite obviously crossed the stupid line. But, that's only because Congress interfered, passing inappropriate legislation. Where Congress has not (yet) interfered, things seem to be handled on a more adult level. The trucking industry is a case in point. Those of us who have had the unfortunate experience of witnessing a large gas truck burn understand what an eventful situation that can be. Other hazardous materials transported by trucks from coast to coast every day of the year could cause...