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Link here. US government: Chevy Volt no more risk of fire than other cars.
Glad to hear that's cleared up.
Friday, January 20, 2012
It's Must Be Great To Have Friends In High Places -- Friday Night News -- US Drops Investigation Into Chevy Volt Fires
US government: Chevy Volt no more risk of fire than other cars.
Glad to hear that's cleared up.
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Geez Bruce.. you seemed surprised, just another example of the current administration sweeping green failures under the rug ... of course if the good ole USA had not bailed them out, there would be a major recall and congressional invesigation
ReplyDeleteHey, thanks for taking time to comment. I was just surprised they cleared this (the Volt fires) so quickly. I'm surprised Ralph Nader hasn't written a book on same.
DeleteI was in a "bad" mood most of the day -- I couldn't get a good wi-fi connection this morning and lost three hours of posting.
But this afternoon and evening more than made up for it.
On a completely unrelated note, my 8 y/o granddaughter is eagerly awaiting for the snowstorm that is to hit the East Coast tomorrow; she can hardly wait. It should it about 8:00 a.m. I told her if she is quiet and doesn't wake anyone, we can sneak out of the house and have hot chocolate and donuts at Dunkin' Donuts down the street.
Bruce, I'm shocked... after all the publicity on healty eating,and your taking your granddaughter to Dunkin' Donuts?? For shame.. remember your not that far from D.C. where the "FAT" police are watching... hate to see you in jail and miss the blog until your bailed out
ReplyDeleteWe always get the hot chocolate with no whipped cream on top, and only one doughnut each and they have to be whole grain, healthy donuts (just joking -- I'm not aware of either whole grain OR health donuts) but one is the limit.
DeleteTheir mom (my daughter) allows me to take them to Dunkin' Donuts once/month, but we sometimes manage to sneak away twice/month. The good news is that other than DD once or twice a month, these kids have the healthiest diets.
But you are correct, the "FAT" police are watching ... jail would not be a good experience,though my granddaughter might consider it an adventure.
Bruce,
DeleteI'm sure one day your granddaughters will tell their children about those special days they got to go out for donuts with you. I remember how I looked forward to the wonderful donuts some lady made in the basement of her house on 1st Ave. East in Williston. The Youth group used to serve coffee and those home-made donuts between church services Sunday mornings at First Lutheran on Main Street. At one time it was my job to go pick up the donuts from her house on Saturday mornings and then bring them to the church for Sunday services. That was a job I looked forward to immensely!! My favorite was her caramel frosted cake donuts. It took me a while to get used to the Krispy Kreme's here in the South!
Did you read the article about how the students in LA are routinely throwing out all the "healthy" food the district is requiring they eat??!?
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2012/01/19/lausd-students-roundly-reject-healthier-school-lunch-menu/
Patty,
DeleteI don't remember the address, but there couldn't be many homes where doughnuts were made and sold.
When I was president of the Lettermen's Club at the high school, in my senior year, I had to drive out to a house in that very same area and pick up several dozen doughnuts that we sold along with popcorn at varsity basketball games. I can't particularly recall enjoying that duty, but I do recall that the doughnuts were incredible. I bet we were going to the same house. For me, that was in 1968-1969. When I am home (Williston) I drive in that residential area to see if I recognize the house (it was very, very small).
Yes, I did read that article you referenced. I think folks forget that it's not just what you eat, but how much you eat. It's all about moderation, and I just can't get too excited (like my daughter does) about one dunkin' donut a month. I agree with her (my daughter) that every weekend might be too much, but once a month is just fine. You are correct: the memories will last forever.
I can't believe you would have that same job as I did -- picking up doughnuts for fund raising. Hmmm. Small world.
If my memory is right, I think it was directly across the street from the Rickard Elementary School block, possibly the second or third house from the corner (which would be the northwest corner of the Rickard property by the playground with the equipment, I guess?). Can't remember the name of the street (possibly corner of 14th Street and 1st Ave. East??) Maybe I could pinpoint it with Google Earth (pretty amazing technology).
DeleteAs far as schools forcing healthy eating habits on students, I get disgusted every afternoon while I'm in the Cafeteria for my after school duty (after a long day of teaching) as so many of our students just throw away the "healthy" snack that you and I and all other taxpayers buy for them while they turn their nose up at what is given to them for "free". When they get to their seats, they pull out from their backpacks the candy, sweets, chips, etc. that they have brought from home. The teachers and I go back and retrieve all the milk, juice, and snacks the students throw into the bin so we can give it to the ones who truly are hungry and appreciate seconds as many of them may not get much to eat when they get home. Some may not eat again until they come to school the next day for breakfast. Pretty sad... (I teach at a Title 1 school where all students get to eat for free.) At least my school isn't like some that have banned cupcakes and all sweets from classroom birthday/holiday parties! (My one and only memory of second grade at Rickard Elementary was the day we made home-made taffy!)
When I'm not with my granddaughters or in the Bakken, I substitute teach middle school and high school in San Antonio, TX. For whatever reason, I don't see a lot of waste (with regard to food). I'm not sure why. The school district is on a military post (US Army) and my hunch is that the kids have grown up with pretty good home environments which included appropriate meals.
DeleteThe house where I picked up doughnuts was on a corner, I do remember that, and very small. I would go to the back door and step into the kitchen, right where the doughnuts were being made.