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bennywhale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 06:24 AM Original message |
Blackouts as US temperatures soar |
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bennywhale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 07:16 AM Response to Original message |
1. Does anyone give a shit about global warming????? |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 01:51 PM Response to Reply #1 |
36. I certainly do, and I understand your frustration |
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bennywhale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 03:42 PM Response to Reply #36 |
66. Well done to you. I agree that people get really passionate about |
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saigon68 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 12:21 PM Response to Reply #66 |
129. They'd better Fucking deal with this Shit |
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Threedifferentones (820 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 04:20 PM Response to Reply #36 |
73. People have to feel pain from their mistakes to |
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redqueen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 02:28 PM Response to Reply #1 |
42. Most in red states do not give a shit. |
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freeplessinseattle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 07:25 AM Response to Original message |
2. well, heat isn't just uncomfortable |
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Spider Jerusalem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 07:29 AM Response to Reply #2 |
3. Why don't people die by the millions in India every summer, then? |
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freeplessinseattle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 08:02 AM Response to Reply #3 |
4. um, acclimation? valid and researched |
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Spider Jerusalem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 08:08 AM Response to Reply #4 |
6. It's only 72F here. |
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GliderGuider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 08:29 AM Response to Reply #6 |
8. freeplessinseattle has a valid point |
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Spider Jerusalem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 08:34 AM Response to Reply #8 |
9. Not to mention... |
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silverojo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 03:09 PM Response to Reply #9 |
51. Whoa, whoa, whoa! |
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bennywhale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 03:37 PM Response to Reply #51 |
63. you have to wait till after MIDNIGHT before you can drive without your |
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Dora (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 03:58 PM Response to Reply #63 |
72. Crap is as crap believes. |
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bennywhale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 03:38 AM Response to Reply #72 |
108. The claim that you have to wait till midnight is |
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Dora (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 09:03 AM Response to Reply #108 |
125. Have you ever lived there? |
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martymar64 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-26-06 12:39 PM Response to Reply #63 |
154. My car has no A/C and I live in Texas! |
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kittenpants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-26-06 12:46 PM Response to Reply #154 |
155. actually, driving with your windows down uses more gas |
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bennywhale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 03:45 PM Response to Reply #51 |
67. I agree with most of those, and particularly the clothes line |
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Spider Jerusalem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 03:52 PM Response to Reply #51 |
70. Pot, kettle, black. |
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bennywhale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 09:38 AM Response to Reply #8 |
11. "Be the change you want to see in the world" Ghandi. By people |
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GliderGuider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 10:07 AM Response to Reply #11 |
16. Absolutely. Here is a suggestion for a major individual change |
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mom cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 01:07 PM Response to Reply #16 |
31. Bravo. It takes some committment, but it is worth it. Besides, the |
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Wednesdays (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 02:33 PM Response to Reply #31 |
45. Amen to that... |
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soup (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 05:11 PM Response to Reply #45 |
78. Lots of info here. |
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mom cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 05:28 PM Response to Reply #45 |
81. Good idea. There is no reason to cool the whole house when you are only |
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bennywhale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 03:38 PM Response to Reply #16 |
65. good on ya. have you got any links |
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GliderGuider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 08:58 AM Response to Reply #65 |
124. Green power companies tend to be regional |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 10:44 AM Response to Reply #6 |
22. Use of AC in 119 degree heat with 18 days over 100 is not |
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silverojo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 03:12 PM Response to Reply #22 |
52. You're absolutely right about that |
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bennywhale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 03:48 PM Response to Reply #52 |
68. Aircon is a luxury mainly found inn the west |
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trogdor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 03:37 PM Response to Reply #22 |
64. True, but... |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 11:01 PM Response to Reply #64 |
96. Don't be an ass. I moved here in 1983, when there were NO jobs to |
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bennywhale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 05:13 AM Response to Reply #22 |
110. Aircon is a luxury mainly found inn the west |
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Patchuli (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 03:52 PM Response to Reply #6 |
69. Elderly people die in the heat |
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bennywhale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 09:33 AM Response to Reply #4 |
10. "Heat can make people cranky" Well fuck me that |
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cliss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 10:10 AM Response to Reply #10 |
17. Your posts are great. |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 10:16 AM Response to Reply #10 |
20. Deleted message |
girl gone mad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 02:38 PM Response to Reply #10 |
46. No need for all of the hysterics. |
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Star (745 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 03:24 PM Response to Reply #46 |
58. Have your cake and eat it too |
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yorkiemommie1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 07:05 PM Response to Reply #58 |
90. i've been looking into that |
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Star (745 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 05:18 AM Response to Reply #90 |
112. Just started looking myself |
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yorkiemommie1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-26-06 01:11 PM Response to Reply #112 |
157. i tried it too |
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bennywhale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 05:19 AM Response to Reply #46 |
113. No it also takes an adjustment in lifestyle, Its a combined effort |
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freeplessinseattle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 07:32 PM Response to Reply #10 |
91. ok, it's not the heat then |
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gorbal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-27-06 11:10 AM Response to Reply #10 |
166. I would say Europeans were more "Pampered" per capita |
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noamnety (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 03:58 PM Response to Reply #4 |
71. That answer would suggest |
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GliderGuider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 08:05 AM Response to Reply #3 |
5. In fact, heat deaths are climbing in India |
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Uncle Joe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 09:48 AM Response to Reply #5 |
13. Somebody needs to invent a solar powered air conditioner. |
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GliderGuider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 10:11 AM Response to Reply #13 |
18. Um, ground source heat pumps maybe? |
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Tesha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 10:13 AM Response to Reply #13 |
19. No invention is needed, just initiative. |
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Uncle Joe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 10:52 AM Response to Reply #19 |
23. I wonder, what has been the main obstacle |
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Tesha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 11:13 AM Response to Reply #23 |
26. Expense and inertia |
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Uncle Joe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 11:29 AM Response to Reply #26 |
28. This sounds like something |
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BrightKnight (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 01:48 PM Response to Reply #26 |
34. Simply buy a $5K PV system w/ 25 year warranty |
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silverojo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 03:15 PM Response to Reply #13 |
53. I'd LOVE a solar-powered A/C unit! |
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KittyWampus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 04:27 PM Response to Reply #13 |
74. Um, TREES are natural air conditioners. US needs to rebuild cities |
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Uncle Joe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 04:42 PM Response to Reply #74 |
75. I agree with you on the trees and the need for environmentally |
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KittyWampus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 05:49 PM Response to Reply #75 |
84. guess we have to include mass transit into the mix! |
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sueragingroz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 05:55 PM Response to Reply #74 |
86. Actually |
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TX-RAT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 04:29 PM Response to Reply #13 |
130. Most out west could use evaporating units. |
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Beaverhausen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 02:09 PM Response to Reply #3 |
39. Record breaking heat all over the US- don't compare it to India |
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silverojo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 02:15 PM Response to Reply #3 |
40. The answer to that is easy |
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maxsolomon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 02:40 PM Response to Reply #40 |
47. Architect here |
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girl gone mad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 03:08 PM Response to Reply #3 |
50. Have you been to India? |
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gorbal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-27-06 10:59 AM Response to Reply #3 |
164. Who says they don't? |
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bennywhale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 09:42 AM Response to Reply #2 |
12. "suffering shouldn't be a virtue" Oh come on!!! |
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Bridget Burke (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 10:25 AM Response to Reply #12 |
21. Those who actually sicken & die from excess heat... |
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bennywhale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 10:56 AM Response to Reply #21 |
24. Ok turn that aircon up dude |
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Bridget Burke (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 11:04 AM Response to Reply #24 |
25. So you think the poor, older people should suffer for America's sins? |
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Tesha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 11:15 AM Response to Reply #25 |
27. Maybe people shouldn't live in Houston. |
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azmouse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 01:27 PM Response to Reply #27 |
32. To follow that thought further... |
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Tesha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 01:30 PM Response to Reply #32 |
33. Maybe! |
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azmouse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 02:06 PM Response to Reply #33 |
38. I use less energy cooling my home than some |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 03:18 PM Response to Reply #33 |
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bennywhale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 03:29 PM Response to Reply #56 |
59. Buring wood for your energy needs is actually |
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Bridget Burke (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 08:28 AM Response to Reply #33 |
116. Congratulations on using solar heat! |
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Bridget Burke (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 01:50 PM Response to Reply #27 |
35. Good--can we all move to New Hampshire? |
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texanwitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 02:26 PM Response to Reply #27 |
41. The City of Houston has been here for a long time. I grew up without |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 11:22 PM Response to Reply #41 |
99. What's a "cool breeze"??? |
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silverojo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 03:17 PM Response to Reply #27 |
55. Going by that way of thinking |
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Tesha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 05:46 PM Response to Reply #55 |
83. Gee Jo, never heard of solar heating? |
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midnight (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 06:13 PM Response to Reply #27 |
87. Fusion power? |
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bennywhale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 03:32 PM Response to Reply #25 |
60. Of course i don't think people should die for Americas sins, i just |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 11:25 PM Response to Reply #60 |
100. We ALREADY put up with inconvenience when we virtually all set our |
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bennywhale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 03:32 AM Response to Reply #100 |
106. cold water n/t |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 10:10 AM Response to Reply #106 |
127. Ahem. We get HOT water out of BOTH taps for three months at a |
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bennywhale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 12:09 PM Response to Reply #127 |
128. Do you think America is the |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 08:41 PM Response to Reply #128 |
132. You know ABSOLUTELY NOTHING about me or my lifestyle. |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 08:43 PM Response to Reply #128 |
133. I've been "thinking outside the box" probably since years before you |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 08:43 PM Response to Reply #128 |
134. DUPE - delete |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 08:47 PM Response to Reply #128 |
135. Since you know so allfired much about me, DO TELL all about my |
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bennywhale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-26-06 03:52 AM Response to Reply #135 |
139. Quiet because i don't spend al day at the computer but back now |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-26-06 10:17 AM Response to Reply #139 |
147. I guess you're not familiar with the concept of sarcasm either. |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-26-06 10:22 AM Response to Reply #139 |
149. You accuse me of acting like a spoiled child about energy and then |
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bennywhale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-26-06 10:40 AM Response to Reply #149 |
151. We'll talk more when you've calmed down this |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-26-06 08:38 PM Response to Reply #151 |
159. You'll need to apologize to me before you get any "meaningful debate" |
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bennywhale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-27-06 03:09 AM Response to Reply #159 |
160. As i said |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-27-06 10:42 AM Response to Reply #160 |
162. Utter lack of apology duly noted. |
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gorbal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-27-06 11:06 AM Response to Reply #149 |
165. Break it up guys |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 08:52 PM Response to Reply #128 |
136. FURTHERMORE, if push came to shove, I could live like the Amish or |
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FlaGranny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-26-06 09:24 AM Response to Reply #60 |
146. How did your grandmother |
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bennywhale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-26-06 10:41 AM Response to Reply #146 |
152. The bucket had wheels |
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FlaGranny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-26-06 10:50 AM Response to Reply #152 |
153. Ha, ha, ha! |
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martymar64 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-26-06 01:04 PM Response to Reply #153 |
156. Just like Oat Willie! |
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outofbounds (578 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 05:54 PM Response to Reply #25 |
85. Good point |
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bennywhale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-26-06 03:55 AM Response to Reply #85 |
140. Try using less a/c and use water |
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outofbounds (578 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-26-06 06:51 AM Response to Reply #140 |
142. I was the guy |
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silverojo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 03:16 PM Response to Reply #24 |
54. Come on out to AZ |
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bennywhale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 03:34 PM Response to Reply #54 |
61. "I'd love to see how long you survive without A/C. " Yep, before aircon |
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Nihil (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 08:02 PM Response to Reply #61 |
92. Damn, there you go, getting all logical and factual again ... |
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bennywhale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 03:34 AM Response to Reply #92 |
107. Cheers Nihil. I do think |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 11:19 PM Response to Reply #24 |
98. So why aren't you moving to Woodland Hills to enjoy our lovely |
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bennywhale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 03:31 AM Response to Reply #98 |
105. Yep A/C is vital to |
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onager (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-27-06 07:58 AM Response to Reply #98 |
161. Woodland Hills? Hi neighbor Kestrel! |
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rman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-26-06 07:09 AM Response to Reply #12 |
143. Try keep your food from spoiling without refrigeration |
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bennywhale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-26-06 08:38 AM Response to Reply #143 |
144. Try not having a refridgerator like the rest of the planet |
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rman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-26-06 08:58 AM Response to Reply #144 |
145. Yes we should demand locally produced food |
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bennywhale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-26-06 10:35 AM Response to Reply #145 |
150. Sons of bitches the lot |
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Toots (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 08:13 AM Response to Original message |
7. But but that was Bush* answer to it all.."Just turn on the Air Conditione |
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donsu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 10:02 AM Response to Original message |
14. heat is affecting crops - food - when there is not enough food maybe |
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BrightKnight (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 08:17 PM Response to Reply #14 |
94. UK's first olive grove |
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bennywhale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 05:16 AM Response to Reply #94 |
111. And the best champagne outside of 'Champagne' is now found |
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slackmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 10:06 AM Response to Original message |
15. I experienced two of them on Saturday |
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goforit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 11:30 AM Response to Original message |
29. Well....when civil war erupts, maybe someone will give a shit! |
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Tesha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 11:44 AM Response to Reply #29 |
30. I've often claimed here that Americans would stay placidly docile... |
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denverbill (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 02:05 PM Response to Original message |
37. Are they calling Arnold "Schwarzout" yet? |
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redqueen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 02:29 PM Response to Reply #37 |
43. Oh yes, I'm sure the "liberal" media will treat the Gropenator the same |
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unda cova brutha (208 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 02:32 PM Response to Original message |
44. this is so depressing |
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OnionPatch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 02:45 PM Response to Original message |
48. One thing that helps a little with us is a swamp cooler |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 11:29 PM Response to Reply #48 |
102. It's usually WAY too humid anymore for evaporative ("swamp") coolers |
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OnionPatch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 09:48 PM Response to Reply #102 |
138. I use mine every day |
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krkaufman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 02:56 PM Response to Original message |
49. Good name for a new pub... "The Tipping Pint" n/t |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 03:20 PM Response to Original message |
57. let's try it this way |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 11:31 PM Response to Reply #57 |
103. Pitohui, those are trolls and Ivans making those comments, IMHO. |
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bennywhale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 05:23 AM Response to Reply #57 |
114. You say you've read the thread but you seem to have missed the |
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Bridget Burke (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 08:31 AM Response to Reply #114 |
121. Please--let us know where you live! No profile.... |
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FlaGranny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-26-06 10:19 AM Response to Reply #121 |
148. I wonder how she |
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LanternWaste (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 03:36 PM Response to Original message |
62. "Bush has no energy policy"? |
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unda cova brutha (208 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 05:21 PM Response to Reply #62 |
79. * does have an energy policy |
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caligirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 04:49 PM Response to Original message |
76. Keeping my dog cool, ice water frequently shade and fans. The news |
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The Anti-Neo Con (402 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 04:55 PM Response to Original message |
77. Certain people can handle the heat better than others. |
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Tight_rope (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 05:27 PM Response to Original message |
80. Watch out for the Enron's of the world! |
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geniph (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 05:34 PM Response to Original message |
82. One of the biggest improvements is rarely ever done... |
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glitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 06:34 PM Response to Reply #82 |
88. Moderation + smart application + improved efficiency |
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brer cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 08:17 PM Response to Reply #82 |
93. I think we would be surprised at the difference your suggestions |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 08:58 PM Response to Reply #82 |
95. 75 is uncomfortable to some people? |
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superconnected (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 11:10 PM Response to Reply #95 |
97. I'm in seattle, 75 is uncomfortable for a lot of people. |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 11:34 PM Response to Reply #82 |
104. You know what the biggest energy waster around these parts is, from |
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NotGivingUp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-27-06 10:52 AM Response to Reply #82 |
163. You got that right. I'm down here in Florida, and |
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longship (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 06:43 PM Response to Original message |
89. Three days here in Ontario, California |
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Heddi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 11:28 PM Response to Original message |
101. Yesterday, 14 people admitted to my hospital b/c of the heat |
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bennywhale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 03:42 AM Response to Reply #101 |
109. Siestas, cold water, slight adjustment in lifestyle |
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Bridget Burke (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 08:34 AM Response to Reply #109 |
123. Once again--please let us know where you live. |
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bennywhale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 05:44 AM Response to Original message |
115. oh dear |
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bennywhale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 08:30 AM Response to Original message |
117. US heat stretches energy supplies |
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ixion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 08:30 AM Response to Reply #117 |
118. sure, I can put my feet in cold water... but what about my computers and |
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niallmac (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 08:30 AM Response to Reply #118 |
119. Can you dedicate one room for that purpose? |
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ixion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 08:33 AM Response to Reply #119 |
122. At one point I had it centralized, but I've since expanded |
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bennywhale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 09:56 AM Response to Reply #119 |
126. I can recognise what you are saying. I'm |
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Freedom_from_Chains (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 08:30 AM Response to Reply #117 |
120. It would seem to me to be irresponsible to provide millions of |
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Megahurtz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 04:35 PM Response to Original message |
131. None of these RichPukes give a shit, |
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kineneb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 09:04 PM Response to Original message |
137. I care, but... |
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bennywhale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-26-06 03:58 AM Response to Reply #137 |
141. Thats the point. Without the rest of us who use it for |
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Buns_of_Fire (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-26-06 02:38 PM Response to Original message |
158. Too Hot Here vs Too Cold There. A possibility: |
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