FloydHendershot

What proof? It's on the internet one post above yours. What more proof do you need?

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Dogs are pack animals and sounds like they can't determine their place. It would take discipline on both parts but if you really rather not give one up you can try helping establish their role in your herd. There is always the possibility that can never happen. Good luck.

You think anyone here is the first person to think we are living in dangerous times? I am concerned about this half people half sheep breed that seems to be running amok. The water's boiling and the noodles are in the pot. :AH-HA_wink:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DV6uY3N7EzY

Perhaps a sacrificial cat would help them bond? Maybe a large cat forcing them to work together would help the process. If that fails just make sure you lock the crate next time. FWIW the dogs do see the crate as their home. Like you have a bedroom that's theirs.

I particularly enjoyed the article about the Breast cancer Deception and the Dog Bark translator. I think I will stock up on the herbs they reccomend. Gives hope to the least of us. Just want to know how you knew I was paranoid? Please stop reading my e-mail.

Dogs will be dogs. Try walking them together. Let them know who is boss. Pick one to be "higher" in the pack and remain consistent. If that does not work shock collars or a less invasive conditioning method could work if it's not too late. I'm pretty sure a dog isn't the only animal thats been on a leash in Victoria's house.

I thought that was the Smartback.

Wouldn't be the first time but it could be the last. http://wiki.gmnext.com/wiki/index.php/Former_Divisions Lasalle may be most relevant since it was Cadillac that stole their thunder, but, gee it sure ran great; just no room for it.

That's one hot ride!

Yes! Very much so. It's only a matter of time before we or our children or our children's children will be toiling in underground salt caves at the hands of our global oppressors. There is no hope. The end is near. Ruuuuunnnnnnnnn!!!! Now! why you still can. Let's just all hope this does not happen before 2012!

Well, I don't think you designed or built any of those models but that Maxima was the biggest POS I have ever had the displeasure of knowing. The engine sucked, the transmission sucked, the seats and dash were junk and I never had any interest in them again. In 2000 or so I was in a new altima. Nothing changed.

When other companies offer rebates I've noticed the sales seem to slide a bit. Very odd indeed.

by Lenaig Bredoux Lenaig Bredoux – Thu Mar 12, 2:57 pm ET WOLFSBURG, Germany (AFP) – Volkswagen is accelerating on record profits to overtake loss-stricken giant General Motors (GM) and Japanese Toyota within nine years, its management revealed boldly on Thursday. Consider it updated. http://www.cheersandgears.com/index.php?showtopic=19999 ??

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20090312/ts_af..._20090312185951 VW reveals race to overtake GM, Toyota WOLFSBURG, Germany (AFP) – Volkswagen is accelerating on record profits to overtake loss-stricken giant General Motors (GM) and Japanese Toyota within nine years, its management revealed boldly on Thursday. The German giant, the biggest auto maker in Europe, is putting its foot down in the fast lane with the intention of becoming the biggest auto group in the world by 2018. The gap is big, but the fuel tank of profits is powerful. "I see Volkswagen in pole position ... after the crisis," chief executive Martin Winterkorn told a press conference here in the north of Germany. "We are staying in the fast lane and the fuel tank is well topped up." Volkswagen (VW) is the third-biggest auto manufacturer in the world, selling 6.3 million vehicles last year. GM and Totoya each sold rather more than eight million. But GM is tottering close to bankruptcy despite huge US state aid, and Toyota expects to run up huge losses for its 2008-2009 year to the end of March. VW, by contrast, made a record net profit of 4.7 billion euros (6.0 billion dollars) in 2008, a disastrous year for leading auto groups in general, and it expects to make a an operating profit this year, albeit less than last year, finance director Hans Dieter Potsch said. Winterkorn warned, however, that business conditions this year would be "extremely difficult" and that sales would probably fall by about 10 percent. The group might even report a loss for the first quarter. Potsch said that the latest data pointed in that direction since sales for January and February had fallen by 15 percent from the equivalent figure last year to 809,200 vehicles. However, this was a smaller fall than that experienced by all sales by auto makers throughout the world which had contracted by 23 percent, VW said, lauding the performance of its small, and low-pollution cars, and the range of its models sold also under the brands of Skoda, Audi, Seat and Scania. Even the involvement of the regional state of Lower-Saxony with an interest of 20 percent, which has been the subject of controversy for being outdated, is no longer criticised at a time when many governments are rushing to shore up stricken industries, including vehicle makers. Winterkorn said that "many competitors envy us" because of our long-term shareholders in the form of the regional state and the auto maker Porsche, which holds more than 50 percent of the equity. However, this did not discourage the group from seeking state guarantees of up to 2.0 billion euros (2.56 billion dollars) from the federal government in Berlin for its VW bank. And it helps to explain why VW was cautious on Thursday towards the prickly case of Opel, the German and European arm of GM, which is a direct competitor of VW but is looking for German state help to survive. Potsch observed: "If there has to be aid, then (it should be) on a fair basis." Opel had to prove that it could be viable, he said. Winterkorn said that he expected to see a concentration in the global auto industry eventually. He forecast that one manufacturer would survive in Japan, one in China, "two or three in Europe" and one in the United States. And he was confident that Volkswagen would still be there in the fast lane, among the "winners" in the new "champions' league." Meawnwhile, the annual report published on Thursday showed that Winterkorn himself is in the fast lane: his total remuneration more than doubled last year to 12.7 million euros, owing largely to the exercise of options to buy shares. In 2007, he earned 5.1 million euros. Remunderation for the five members of the board was rather more than 45 million euros from 16 million euros in 2007. The stock options, granted at an advantageous price as a way of rewarding executives if success drives up the value of the business, have risen sharply. At one point toward the end of last year, Volkswagen shares rose above 1,000 euros per share, owing to heavy speculative trading when Porsche was manoeuvering to gain control of the group. The closing price of VW shares on Wednesday was above 210 euros.

How quick to clear that up. Good job, thanks. Would not want people to get the wrong idea of you. Yes, they soon let you order lunch as well as bring coffee? Maybe the newspaper? :wink: Oh my how he zipped up. Perhaps his dyslogistic response and pejorative posting to a lackluster article as part of his persona? My thoughts were summed up earlier in the page. It's part of the past and admittedly a direction that in hindsight was perhaps misguided. Let the car die already. Seems as if no penance is great enough.

A front wheel drive Cadillac? That will never sell.

Ferrari sold more cars in 2008 than it did in 2007 and increased profit.

True, I know what you mean. Like this? pic It does not change the fact that those vehicles are better off with those hybrid systems. If you truly care to make a difference you will get on a bus, train,bike, or take a hike. Congesting the roads with cars such as the Prius are not the answer only an illusion.

Bloodbath in Germany Dressed in black camouflage gear, the only words 17-year-old Tim Kretschmer is said to have uttered during the schoolroom slaughter were: "Are you all dead yet?" Dozens of police arrived at the scene but the killer escaped and shot dead a gardener outside a psychiatric hospital opposite the school. He then hijacked a car, taking the driver hostage, and fled 20 miles to a car dealership. Once inside, he killed two more innocent people before a gun battle began with police The amateur video footage shows what is thought to be these last moments of his life. Regional police chief Erwin Hetger said: "He went into the school with a weapon and carried out a bloodbath. "I've never seen anything like this in my life.

This part stuck in my craw. How come he contrasts the highway miles with city miles? I agree with this. Why chastise GM for being environmentally sensible; even if it was not their intention. There must be data to corroborate the benefit of added efficiency in the most thirsty (and polluting) vehicles. I would presume a more significant impact on resources and environment by employing said technology where it is needed most. What would make more sense; everyone driving a Prius or 40-50 people hopping on a hybrid bus? F Low volume trucks? Does this person know anything about the industry he is writing about? I feel obligated to ask after helping to save the environment and the worlds natural resources why did Toyota introduce the Tundra and how that fits into their corporate model and green-ness portfolio?

How is this General Motors new? This should be a Feature. Very nicely written op/ed; even though I first thought it was about prostate health.

The camel is labeled "A" and says get directions to here. Hahahah

That was a publicity stunt, I believes.