Unfortunately, governments (here as well) don't seem to understand that
you can't peddle "energy solutions" for very long when the "solutions"
cost 3-10X the alternatives.
Chuck Norcutt
On 12/23/2011 4:31 PM, Wiliam Wagenaar wrote:
> I am afraid you are right, Chris. Unfortunately same goes for wind and solar
> energy in NW-Europe.
>
> Wiliam
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chris Barker [mailto:ftog@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: vrijdag 23 december 2011 22:28
> To: Olympus Camera Discussion
> Subject: Re: [OM] (OM) OT A note for facebook users
>
> Saabs still work Over Here, Ken, even though the company is in trouble.
>
> And BMWs and Audis are still as aspirational as ever they were, despite the
> rise of Hyundai and Kia. The Prius, as with any hybrid or electric car, is
> too expensive to buy, for no better fuel consumption than the leaner petrol-
> or diesel-engined cars. In fact, the only reason hybrids or electric cars
> are doing so well is because of Government incentives, I think.
>
> Chris
> On 23 Dec 2011, at 18:39, Ken Norton wrote:
>
>> Will Apple continue to be a powerhouse in five years? I really don't think
>> so. In the 1990's the popular thing was to be seen driving around in a
> BMW,
>> Audi or Saab. These days the popular thing is to be seen driving an iPad.
>> Saab is no more and BMW and Audi cars look absolutely no different than
> the
>> average Honda, Toyota or Buick. It's better to be seen in a Prius.
>
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