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you are most likely using Windows XP. go to "start" - "run". type "cmd" without the hyphens - enter. now you have a black window. now type (without hyphens): "ping 82.150.192.1" - enter. now you see your computer sending out packets and the time it needs. after sending 3 or 4 packtes it shows you a summary. you should have an average time of something like 150msec to reach this target (it is one of my nameservers here in Austria). Average time: 194 milliseconds. You can by no means make this faster, because light takes it time across the Atlantic ocean. :-) .. but you can try "ping www.alexisparkinn.com" - enter. you will resolve to the IP 69.36.241.130 and might have times below 80ms. Average time: 154 milliseconds. It only took 40 milliseconds more to go to Austria, versus pinging Jav Henderson's server in Southern California. Amazing stuff, this internet. -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" |
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Ahem...120,000 is not now and never will be a "metro area". Think again. In Iowa, and other Midwest and plains states, that is a downright huge metro area. Such as are the wide open spaces in the US. -- The feds consider a "Metro Area" to be 1 million population or more and have since the 60's I think. In the Midwest, where towns can be separated by vast distances, a metropolitan area is quite different from the traditional "big city" metro area. Yet, because of the distances involved, you will often find all of the things normally associated with larger cities in a (relatively) small group of communities. I'm always surprised to find communities like Iowa City (or places like Rapid City, SD and Lincoln NE, to name a couple of others) that have amenities that you just would not expect to find outside major metro areas. Iowa City's "hook" is our 600 pound gorilla, the University of Iowa -- but many other small Midwest communities have "Big City fare" simply because of their isolation. They thus have a "Big City feel" combined with all the advantages of small town life -- a perfect combination, IMHO. I often wonder how the internet will affect this phenomenon. Now that it is possible to have "next-day-air" delivery virtually anywhere, and you can order anything instantly off the internet, how long will it be until people REALLY disperse all over the countryside, completely dispensing with the rudiments of what we consider "community"...? -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" |
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Yeah, I own a bunch of Delta woodworking power tools -- from back in
the days when they were made in the USA. When I bought my Jet jointer, it was almost unbelievably expensive -- and a power planer was nearly unaffordable. Now, ALL are affordable, and appear to be virtually identical to my tools -- with the exception that they are now all made in China. The amazing thing (to me) is that they can make something heavy like a planer, ship it all the way around the world -- and STILL be less than 50% as expensive as their American counterparts. It's frightening in a way. -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" |
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do you really think because of your security improvements (aheeem) since 'then' there has been no further attack by plane? Yes. Get a life, Jay, I really am astounded that you believe that. I know I shouldn't ask this, but what,in your opinion,if NOT improved security measures, has prevented another 9/11-style attack? -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" |
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Dave Stadt ) wrote:
: : This just in..........Chrysler (or whatever name they are going by now : days) is openly discussing moving some manufacturing to China. : GM already build some Buick models in Communist China and plans to build Cadillacs there too: http://makeashorterlink.com/?G266514A8 General Motors Officially Launches Cadillac Brand in China The original link, wrapped to 2 lines: http://www.autointell-news.com/News-...4/June-2004-2/ June-09-04-p1.htm General Motors Officially Launches Cadillac Brand in China "General Motors Officially Launches Cadillac Brand in China Will Redefine Luxury Segment in World's Fastest-Growing Market "Beijing, China - During a ceremony at Beijing's Imperial Ancestors' Temple, a symbol of ancient China, General Motors officially launched Cadillac, its premium luxury brand for modern China. Three new Cadillac models that will be sold in China - the CTS, SRX and XLR - were unveiled at the ceremony. All three products embody Cadillac's distinctive bold design, purposeful innovation and balanced performance. The high-performance, rear-wheel-drive Cadillac CTS luxury sedan will enter the China market this fall. The Cadillac SRX, which features the comfort of a luxury sport sedan combined with the versatility of a sport-utility vehicle, will enter the market later this year. The Cadillac XLR, the brand's flagship luxury roadster, will be available in China in early 2005. All three models will start as imports from GM's North American Operations. They will be built at the company's Grand River manufacturing facility in Lansing, Michigan, and at its facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Both the CTS and SRX will be assembled soon thereafter at Shanghai General Motors Company Limited (Shanghai GM), making the joint venture of GM and Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation Group (SAIC) the only facility outside the United States to produce Cadillacs. GM will collaborate with Shanghai GM to market and distribute Cadillac vehicles in China. In conjunction with the launch of the brand, GM has begun building an exclusive Cadillac dealership network in China. A family of new and exclusive Cadillac dealerships will begin opening in August 2004 in 11 major Chinese cities such as Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. The authorized sales and aftersales network is comprised of the best dealers in China, which were selected based on a rigid set of criteria. All Cadillac facilities in China will offer the best of the best premium customer experience. "We are proud to be taking GM into an important new high-growth market segment in China," said Phil Murtaugh, Chairman and CEO of the GM China Group. "Introducing Cadillac is part of our strategy of moving fast to address the needs of our customers. By setting a new standard in the premium luxury segment, Cadillac will contribute to the continued development and industry leadership of GM in China. At the same time, it will help create new opportunities for GM's global operations in the world's fastest-growing vehicle market." According to Chen Hong, President of Shanghai GM and Vice President of SAIC, "Cadillac is an important part of Shanghai GM's multi-brand strategy. It will take the image of Shanghai GM to a new level while giving us the widest range of products in the broadest range of segments. We are confident the combination of Shanghai GM's strong competitiveness, expanding operating capacity, world-class manufacturing capability, and industry-leading sales and aftersales service will help ensure Cadillac's long-term success in China." "Over the last 100 years, Cadillac has won worldwide acclaim for setting the standard for luxury in the automotive industry. As it embarks on its second century, Cadillac continues to set the standard for luxury," said Mark LaNeve, General Manager of Cadillac. "China represents a key component of Cadillac's global growth strategy. We look forward to working with GM China and Shanghai GM to ensure that Cadillac becomes the brand of choice among luxury vehicle buyers in China." Shanghai GM is a 50-50 joint venture that produces and markets vehicles, engines and transmissions. Established in 1997, it currently manufactures the Buick Regal upper-medium sedan, Buick Excelle lower-medium sedan, Buick Sail small car and Buick GL8 executive wagon. Shanghai GM has adopted many of GM's advanced manufacturing systems and processes such as the Global Manufacturing System. Its products have been certified equal in terms of quality to those built by GM facilities elsewhere around the world. Earlier today, GM and SAIC announced that Shanghai GM would increase its annual production capacity from 200,000 vehicles to 450,000 vehicles to support its aggressive new product plans, including the introduction of Cadillac. The expanded facility is expected to begin operation in 2005. GM and SAIC also announced their intention to expand Shanghai GM's engine plant. (June 7, 2004)" --Jerry Leslie Note: is invalid for email |
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"Jay Honeck" wrote in message oups.com... do you really think because of your security improvements (aheeem) since 'then' there has been no further attack by plane? Yes. Get a life, Jay, I really am astounded that you believe that. I know I shouldn't ask this, but what,in your opinion,if NOT improved security measures, has prevented another 9/11-style attack? http://capmag.com/article.asp?ID=4189 Stupid Airport Security 2 by Walter Williams (April 12, 2005) Hundreds of readers responded to last week's column about airport security. These were letters from Americans who fit no terrorist profile -- airline pilots, mothers traveling with children, disabled people, elderly and other law-abiding Americans -- and yet were frisked, groped and hassled. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) behaves as if all passengers and all baggage pose an equal security threat, and that's stupid, because not nearly all passengers and baggage pose a security threat. //////////// |
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"leslie" wrote : This just in..........Chrysler (or whatever name they are going by now : days) is openly discussing moving some manufacturing to China. : GM already build some Buick models in Communist China and plans to build Cadillacs there too: China is the best at making copies, and learning manufacturing methods from other companies. It will not be making US cars for long, before they have learned what they need, then they will be using what they have learned to begin producing their own brands. They are the best at stealing patents, and making what they want, under their own brands. Just wait and see. It will not take long. -- Jim in NC |
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"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
oups.com... do you really think because of your security improvements (aheeem) since 'then' there has been no further attack by plane? Yes. Get a life, Jay, I really am astounded that you believe that. I know I shouldn't ask this, but what,in your opinion,if NOT improved security measures, has prevented another 9/11-style attack? What, in your opinion, if NOT improved security measures, has prevented any pink elephants from boarding commercial airline flights? Ignoring, for a moment, that the latest GAO report indicates that post-9/11 security is not in fact improved, even if it had been improved, the lack of any further attacks doesn't in any way suggest that it's the security itself responsible for the lack of further attacks. Pete |
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"Jay Honeck" wrote in message oups.com... do you really think because of your security improvements (aheeem) since 'then' there has been no further attack by plane? Yes. Get a life, Jay, I really am astounded that you believe that. I know I shouldn't ask this, but what,in your opinion,if NOT improved security measures, has prevented another 9/11-style attack? The terrorists do not need to do another 9/11 style attack. They have achieved their end. They have caused more difficulties for all Americans than the 4000 killed in 9/11. Life will never be the same again - that's a result. |
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On Sun, 24 Apr 2005 00:27:43 GMT, Matt Whiting wrote:
You too, Matt. Snip your posts. Don't read 'em. this is asocial. your posting is ditributed to thousands of newsservers, no matter if someone reads it or not. It might seem like nitpicking, because the posting is only some k small (and bandwidth-costs have dropped; but you are very welcome to start as an ISP and see the total costs involved). But keep in mind that newsservice is mostly only running at your ISP because there is one employee loving to keep this service running. And multiple your few k of useless quoting with thousand newsservers with hundreds of people with your bad attitude. MAtt #m -- http://www.hotze.priv.at/album/aviation/caution.jpg |
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