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Replying to: p0926 (Feb 11, 2009 8:28 am) Preparedness for hazards is an interesting question. For those Australians who have grown up in the bush, the hazard of fire is real and constant, as they will likely have had a near miss at some time in their past. They will certainly have seen the effect of fire from small scale events. I guess it's a case of adapting to environment. The first time someone offered to knife me (in San Francisco at midday) came as a complete surprise. A very naive foreign traveller, I had no idea what to do. I rapidly adapted to a different set of personal safety standards, looking less like a dumb Aussie tourist. Many Australians have chosen to move from urban areas to bush blocks, the geography around many major population centres making it feasible to commute. The skill set to live in that environment is not always present. The astute learn quickly but many see living in the bush as a cheap or lifestyle alternative to city living. In the absence of actual experience of fires, there is a presumption that the hazard does not exist or that the protective measures available in the city (a fire hydrant within 100 metres and a paid professional fire brigade in the same suburb) also apply. In the bush, you are primarily responsible for your own well being. My sister commented that, for her, the most traumatic part of this experience has not been the fire itself, or consoling friends or neighbours who have lost all physical possessions. Rather, it was attended the community briefing session to outline the continuing hazard from the fire and hearing the large number of "ugly citizens" abusing the volunteer (but highly professional) fire fighting operation for manifold supposed failures. Prime amongst these was the supposed failure to notify of the threat, despite the blanket coverage in the days leading up to Saturday. With a fire front bearing down at 80mph, it is not feasible for a man in a red truck to pop around to every isolated bush block and say "Time to go!". The tendency to try and blame others for our own failures is a common human failing. There is an argument that the export of American values (by which Australia is heavily influenced, compliments of film and television) carries both benefits and hazards. Prime amongst the hazards is the blame culture which so often sees odd law suits in the USA. We get them too, but our legal system, whilst heavily consumer focussed, tends to moderate the weirder claims. There are very many people who have survived this disaster through careful planning and implementation of those plans. Thats not universal as some perished despite acting responsibly. I mourn those but wonder at the idiocy of many. Not so cheers Graham |
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http://www.autoobserver.com/2009/02/sirius-xm-may-face-possible-bankruptcy.html
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Replying to: rsholland (Feb 12, 2009 6:24 am) Stern's paycheck is gonna bounce!
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Replying to: ateixeira (Feb 12, 2009 8:28 am) |
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http://editorial.autos.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=826313 probably written up elsewhere, and even linked here before ... the link said "a surprising sedan" ... then went here ... lol |
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It looks like Subaru will get help from Toyota for direct injection, which will be on their upcoming coupe (and all boxers, I'm sure) beginning in 2012. http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/18/toyota-subaru-fr-sports-car-code-named-086a-w- ill-include-direct/ That's both good news and bad news. It's good news that Subaru will be getting DI; it's bad news in that it's taking so long to get here. Bob
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Replying to: rsholland (Feb 19, 2009 5:53 am)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Feb 19, 2009 9:21 am) Bob
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Replying to: rsholland (Feb 19, 2009 10:02 am) They would let me consider a newer version of the Forester, assuming those improvements get to that model line. |
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so I finally remember on a Thursday night to check into chat, and I can't get in .... it says "no access" ... I do not remember getting that message ever before ...
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