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To: SiouxPal who wrote (7661)5/17/2008 4:09:29 PM
From: Wharf Rat  Respond to of 24214
 
Yeah; something that gets discussed a lot on the Drum. Somebody pointed out they were making LSTs in the streets in NO. GM and Detroit can get it together on electric trains, etc. Just takes money and will, but the money looks like it is gonna run out before we start.



To: SiouxPal who wrote (7661)5/17/2008 4:13:12 PM
From: Wharf Rat  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 24214
 
Australia: Drivers face fuel ration shock

FUEL rationing may be one in a series of shocks facing drivers and commuters in Queensland.
Looming oil shortages would produce the biggest change in society since the industrial revolution, Sustainability Minister Andrew McNamara warned yesterday.

...Mr McNamara says he will recommend the State Government focuses urgently on ways to cut private-car use.

"I cannot overstate this – we need to adopt a wartime mentality," he said. "We're going to face a level of urgency that will require dramatic change."
news.com.au



To: SiouxPal who wrote (7661)5/17/2008 4:39:24 PM
From: Ron  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 24214
 
Got gas? Got heartburn? Got an SUV?

weblogs.newsday.com