Interesting post to my EMP Forum

I had more computer problems yesterday. Almost lost this post from Mike in cyber space and I think its great. I think Mike diserves more exposure. I want to thank Mike again, and appoligise for almost loosing his post.

Are we saving energy like we should be?

Here is the main page that has some more interesting links. http://abcnews.go.com/2020/Autos/story?id=1274541

This page has a lot of info, I have't checked it all out yet.
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/info.shtml

Now lets ponder on a few questions.

Should we have vehicles that get from 50-75 MPG in 2005?
I believe we would have if government and oil companies didn't hold back to milk more money from us working people.

Woops, computer problems on main computer. Be back with more later hopefully!

Well, thats pached up for now. Here we go again.

I believe I was about to tell you I have been a mechanic all my life and do know a little about what happens between your gas tank and your tires. Yep! I even learned some of it in school. This was back when I had to figgure out how to make an engine run, couldn't leave it up to a computer.

But I don't need an excuse to criticize.

Looking for a vechicle with good MPG? See how your favorite ads up here. http://www.autoinfo.org/fueleconomy.aspx?refid=googleFE0001_P

How much money do you suppose big oil companies spend to keep vehicle MPG's down?

Think any of this reaches political pockets?

Can anyone get a solid answer to the above questions without getting rubbed out?

I would like to see everyones answers. Can anyone straighten me out? (Please try)

Is GM going out of business? Mabe if they built a car that actually got over 50 MPG and was still driveable (you know leave out the pedals) they wouldn't have to close down plants.

Come on America, we have the brains, we have the means. Where's the Pride and those big Kahona's! Can't we "Just Do It" and Do it rite the first time?

Do we have to worry about this dollar because it will affect that dollar that will affect that dollar....................? Do we need to be protected from so many things we government ourselfs out of our jobs and money?

OOPS, must be that computer problem threw me off.

I had better go back to surfing for more interesting ways to save money.

All most forgot, I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!

Wireless

For the people who do not have a cell phone and would like one, but arent sure how to find the best plan for them. Here is a link to a page that gives some info and basic prices. The best thing about this page and company, is when you put your zip code, area code or both, it shows you the most popular plan offered in your area. Whether the company is affiliated with them or not!
There are only a few smaller wireless companies that this page dosen't know about.

http://ld.net/?page=wireless&cogid=rsr4020&refid=ld.net/&aname=M%20S%20Marketing&logo=http://ld.net/images/new_coglogo.gif&url=http://ld.net/?rsr4020&bizop=Y&style=

After you have searched for (the best deal in your area) . Search further from that page by checking different phones or plans. Within a few minutes you will know the different carriers, phones, and plans that are available in your area. A great feature if you are shopping for a new wireless service provider, or a special wireless phone and need to know whitch provider carries it.

Of course they have a page that will easily find the lowest regular phone rates. I will leave the page link but save talking about it for another day.

http://ld.net/?rsr4020

See how much you can save, I'll see what else I can find..... Scott

Broadband phone?

Here is the answers to a couple of questions.

What is Broadband Phone and VoIP?

Broadband phone takes ordinary telephony to new heights of versatility and affordability. Basically, if you have a high-speed internet, you can save a lot of money on your local and long distance telephone service by simply ordering the broadband phone. In most cases, it's an adapter that you need to plug into your high-speed modem, and then plug your phone into that adapter and you should be ready to go (off course, you need to have a monthly service subscription). Many of the features for which your local company charges you extra, such as caller ID, call waiting, voicemail, etc., come at no additional charge with broadband phone.
VoIP stands for Voice over the Internet Protocol. The idea is not that new and there were many services available in the past, but within last few years, the service quality has improved significantly, while the cost remains very low.

How Does it Work?

You pick up the phone and dial any number just as you would do with the regular phone service. The signal from your phone is being sent to the VoIP adapter where it's being converted to a digital signal, then sent to your router, then your high-speed modem and finally, to the internet network, where it will be routed to the traditional telephone network, and finally, to the destination number you dialed. As far as the service quality, in most cases you will barely notice any difference.

Pros:

• If you are already paying for a broadband internet conection, you might as well use it to the max.
• Most VOIP plans feture unlimmited calling.
• Lower cost than wired phone plans.
• All the features for no extra charge (most companies and plans).
• Easy online account access and billing (most companies and plans).
• Most areas offer 911 suport, will be available everywhere soon.
• With most broadband companies you can pick an area code anywhere (close to people who call you a lot so they save long distance charges).

Cons:

• Won't work when power is out.
• Won't work if internet is down.
• Sometimes get an ecko or delay.
• Have to dial 11 digits for local calls.

I have a broadband phone and love it. For the price mostly. Of coures I still have my old land line, mostly for reliability and its hard to get rid of something I have had for so long.

Still with only basic landline service and an unlimitted broadband phone plan, my total monthly phone bill is less! Plus I have two numbers!

Here is a link to compare some different broadband plans.

http://ld.net/?page=bp&cogid=rsr4020&refid=ld.net/&aname=M%20S%20Marketing&logo=http://ld.net/images/new_coglogo.gif&url=http://ld.net/?rsr4020&bizop=Y&style=

The services listed on this page cover the norm of broadband plans you will find everywhere.

Need a different source of info? This next link has more VOIP info than you will ever want.

http://www.voip-info.org/wiki/

I say if you have a broadband conection you should be saving money on your phone bill by using VOIP. Don't forget to save the people you talk to most by getting an area code near them.

With a little thought, VOIP could save you and your loved ones or friends quite a bit of cash a month.

Have to go see what I can find for next time............. Scott