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La imprecisión artística de los coches ecológicos

I) ¿Qué significa esta tabla sobre coches ecológicos?

Los fabricantes de coches más serios tienen distintos enfoques para reducir las emisiones tóxicas:

Mejorar la eficiencia del motor y la combustión con una mejor calidad de construcción (por ejemplo, Mazda Skyactive-G).

Ayudar a un motor de gasolina o diésel con una batería autocargable. Son los coches híbridos (por ejemplo, el Toyota Auris).

Alternar entre gasolina y electricidad utilizando una batería para cargar el enchufable a la red eléctrica. Son los coches híbridos enchufables (por ejemplo, el Toyota Prius o el Volvo V60).

Carga 100% eléctrica en el punto de recarga (por ejemplo, el Nissan Leaf).

El Nox es el gas de escape responsable de la niebla tóxica en las grandes ciudades. Se debe principalmente a la combustión incompleta del combustible. Eche un vistazo a esta explicación TED-Ed del fenómeno del smog: https://youtu.be/CdbBwIgq4rs?si=39OCCQvY8WW_69v3

Las emisiones de CO2 deben medirse no sólo en el tubo de escape, sino también en la central eléctrica si el coche utiliza electricidad de la red. Hay grandes diferencias entre países según la fuente de energía. Países como Francia recurren a la generación de energía nuclear, que no emite C02, pero traslada el riesgo al de una catástrofe industrial y la contaminación creada por los residuos nucleares. Puede consultar aquí las emisiones de CO2 por kilómetro de los coches eléctricos por países: http://shrinkthatfootprint.com/electric-car-emissions

Algunos fabricantes optan por utilizar aluminio para la carrocería. Esto hace que el coche sea más ligero y, por tanto, consuma menos combustible en carretera. Pero producir aluminio requiere 20 veces más combustión de petróleo que producir acero. Fabricar un coche de aluminio equivale a 2 ó 3 años de consumo de combustible en carretera en términos de emisiones de CO2. Así que, a la hora de comparar vehículos, hay que reevaluar las cifras de los coches de aluminio.

Para la elaboración de este cuadro se ha optado por utilizar datos de «conducción real», es decir, realizada por grupos de científicos independientes.

II) Cuando l’Open science cruza con la industria automovilística

No hay que olvidar que el escándalo Volkswagen fue el resultado de un enfoque de Open science. Investigadores universitarios midieron y compartieron su trabajo sobre la medición de las emisiones de CO2. Hasta entonces, sólo lo habían hecho los fabricantes de automóviles. Los científicos de la Open science comparten sus técnicas y resultados en línea. Este nuevo fenómeno ha pillado por sorpresa a Volkswagen, pero también a otros fabricantes como Fiat y Renault. Ya no pueden jugar con las cifras todo lo que quieran.

Si quieres saber más, lee estos artículos:

– This is the testing rig that caught Volkswagen riding dirty – The Verge: https://www.theverge.com/2015/9/23/9387613/volkswagen-emissions-test-photo-scandal

– Researchers Who Exposed VW Gain Little Reward From Success – New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/25/business/vw-wvu-diesel-volkswagen-west-virginia.html

– Exhaust particles of modern gasoline vehicles: A laboratory and an on-road study – Science direct: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1352231014006190

III) No dejes que los gobiernos te avergüencen. Los individuos no son ni mucho menos los únicos culpables.

Aunque la búsqueda del coche más limpio es un objetivo importante, el transporte sólo representa el 14% de las emisiones de gases tóxicos. Para poner estas cifras en perspectiva, compare este porcentaje con los de la industria agrícola y los sistemas de calefacción doméstica, que juntos representan el 49% de las emisiones de CO2. Los datos están disponibles en este documento: Emisiones por sector económico: https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/global-greenhouse-gas-emissions-data

Hagamos un paralelismo con los antibióticos. La gente debería usar los antibióticos con sensatez, pero el 50% de la producción mundial se administra a animales de granja(http://www.who.int/bulletin/volumes/93/4/15-030415.pdf) y el 70% de la producción en Estados Unidos (http://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/fact-sheets/2016/12/antibiotics-and-animal-agriculture-a-primer). 

Para más información, consulte mi artículo Le parapluie à cachetons: https://www.aurianneor.org/le-parapluie-a-cachetons-la-recherche-sur-les/

Es importante volver a centrarse en lo que más contamina: la fabricación de bienes de consumo, el sector inmobiliario y la ganadería intensiva.

How to Avoid a Climate Disaster – The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need – Bill Gates

IV) El alquiler social es una subvención camuflada para los fabricantes

Cuando el Gobierno ofrece un coche eléctrico a 100 euros al mes, el dinero público paga la diferencia con el precio de venta al fabricante, que puede subir el precio a voluntad porque el cliente final siempre pagará la misma cantidad. Con la excusa de ayudar a la población, es dinero de los impuestos que va directamente a los bolsillos de los vendedores.

V) El proteccionismo no siempre es virtuoso

El Gobierno francés impone un recargo a los coches eléctricos producidos en China. La medida llega tras el enorme éxito de MG, que ofrece modelos de bajo coste con una tecnología de baterías menos contaminante y más resistente al frío. Esta medida proteccionista significa que los fabricantes europeos no tendrán que innovar y seguirán vendiendo caros vehículos eléctricos de litio que pueden incendiarse cuando hace frío y que se explotan en condiciones ecológicamente deplorables para extraer litio en tierra o bajo el mar.

Es más, estos coches tienen ajustes que contaminan: por ejemplo, el aire acondicionado se enciende cuando no hay nadie en el Tesla, automáticamente porque Elon Musk así lo ha decidido.

Sería mejor concentrarse en los coches eléctricos que utilizan sal o hidrógeno.

VI) Contaminación de los neumáticos

Los neumáticos producen una media de 1850 veces más partículas que los tubos de escape. Con la tecnología actual de coches eléctricos de litio, que tienen una autonomía de unos 500 km, los vehículos necesitan una gran batería, lo que los hace más pesados. Las emisiones de partículas de los neumáticos están relacionadas con el peso. Esta contaminación relacionada con los neumáticos es más importante que la de los tubos de escape. Esta contaminación por partículas aumenta el riesgo de cáncer y actúa como disruptor endocrino para la fauna. El 87% del Mediterráneo está contaminado por microplásticos.

Car tyres produce vastly more particle pollution than exhausts, tests show – The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/jun/03/car-tyres-produce-more-particle-pollution-than-exhausts-tests-show

Do electric vehicles produce more tyre and brake pollution than their petrol and diesel equivalents? – RAC: https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/electric-cars/running/do-electric-vehicles-produce-more-tyre-and-brake-pollution-than-petrol-and/

VII) Si quieres comprobar las cifras de mi tabla, aquí las tienes:

– Registre néerlandais des émission de CO2  pour les véhicules routiers: https://www.emissieregistratie.nl/erpubliek/documenten/Lucht%20(Air)/Verkeer%20en%20Vervoer%20(Transport)/Wegverkeer/TNO%20(2016)%20Dutch % 20CO2% 20emission% 20factors% 20for% 20road% 20vehicles.pdf

– Émissions de Nox et de Co2 testées sur la route: https://www.theicct.org/sites/default/files/publications/ICCT_RoadTested_201709.pdf

https://www.test-achats.be/auto-velo/autos/dossier/dieselgate-faites-vous-partie-des-gens-trompes/telecharger?ressourceUri=F3D9F3DFD8B55DCFD01E8D383C55963C0BDACB40

– Calculateur d’analyse des émissions: http://www.nextgreencar.com/tools/emissions-calculator/

– Émissions liées aux carrosseries en acier et en aluminium: https://www.oecd.org/env/cc/2483490.pdf

http://www.electroheatinduction.com/how-to-calculate-electricity-cost-for-melting- métal-dans-induction-fusion-four

Electric cars grab almost half of sales in oil-producing Norway – Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-autos-electric-norway/electric-cars-grab-almost-half-of-sales-in-oil-producing-norway-idUSKCN1TW2WO

Electric cars grab almost half of sales in oil-producing Norway – Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-autos-electric-norway/electric-cars-grab-almost-half-of-sales-in-oil-producing-norway-idUSKCN1TW2WO

La Tesla Model 3 obtient la note maximale au test européen de sécurité des passagers – @phonandroid : https://www.phonandroid.com/tesla-model-3-obtient-note-maximale-test-europeen-securite-passagers.html

TESLA Model 3 vs BMW M3 Track Battle | Top Gear: https://youtu.be/DSRWKxytW40

Arnold Goes Undercover as a Used Car Salesman to Prank Customers: https://youtu.be/rXodSqMpuUQ  

Deep-Sea Mining –  Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO): https://youtu.be/qW7CGTK-1vA?si=7wHLB_cxPz4nx3jb

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Le Paon Scooter: https://www.aurianneor.org/le-paon-scooter-econoniques-par-rapport-a-une/

Healthy Road: https://www.aurianneor.org/healthy-road-etre-en-meilleure-sante-etre-plus-a/

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Le transport zéro émission: https://www.aurianneor.org/le-transport-zero-emission/

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Consumption: Dream & Reality: https://www.aurianneor.org/consumption-dream-realitymore-love/

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Tomorrow – Chap 2: L’énergie: https://www.aurianneor.org/tomorrow-chap-2-lenergie-demainlefilm/

Energy and Civilization – Vaclav Smil: https://www.aurianneor.org/how-energy-makes-life-possible-bill-gates/

Solar Oven: https://www.aurianneor.org/solar-oven/

La vivienda: https://www.aurianneor.org/la-vivienda/

Les intermédiaires: https://www.aurianneor.org/les-intermediaires/

The artistic blur of ecological cars: https://www.aurianneor.org/the-artistic-blur-of-ecological-cars-i-what-this/

Le flou artistique des voitures écologiques: https://www.aurianneor.org/wp-admin/post.php?post=1118&action=edit

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Why the 2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid Is the Top Fuel-Efficient Choice for Westminster Drivers

For Westminster drivers looking for the perfect blend of fuel efficiency, comfort, and reliability, the 2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid stands out as an exceptional choice. At Beach Cities Toyota, we know our customers value a car that saves money, provides a smooth driving experience, and offers the best features for daily commutes. The 2024 Corolla Hybrid delivers all of this and more, making it the go-to option for eco-conscious and comfort-loving drivers in Westminster. In this blog, we'll explore the key reasons why the 2024 Corolla Hybrid is the ideal car for Westminster residents.

1. Unmatched Fuel Efficiency

One of the most attractive features of the 2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid is its impressive fuel efficiency. With rising fuel prices and increased awareness about environmental sustainability, Westminster drivers are prioritizing vehicles that can help them save on gas. The Corolla Hybrid achieves a remarkable combined fuel economy of up to 52 miles per gallon (mpg), making it one of the most fuel-efficient vehicles on the market today.

This incredible efficiency is made possible by the Corolla Hybrid's advanced powertrain, which combines a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine with an electric motor. The hybrid system is designed to seamlessly transition between electric and gasoline power, optimizing energy use and reducing fuel consumption. Whether you're driving through city streets or cruising on the highway, the Corolla Hybrid works to deliver maximum fuel efficiency without compromising on performance.

For Westminster drivers, this means fewer trips to the gas station and more savings over time. The Corolla Hybrid is perfect for daily commutes, running errands, or weekend adventures, all while keeping fuel costs low.

2. Environmentally Friendly Driving

The 2024 Corolla Hybrid is not only fuel-efficient but also environmentally friendly. By combining electric power with a gasoline engine, the Corolla Hybrid produces lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional gas-powered vehicles. This makes it an excellent choice for drivers who want to reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to a cleaner environment in Westminster.

The Corolla Hybrid's EV Mode allows the car to operate solely on electric power for short distances, such as when driving at low speeds or in stop-and-go traffic. This feature is especially useful for city driving and helps reduce emissions even further. By choosing the 2024 Corolla Hybrid, you're making a positive impact on the environment while still enjoying the convenience and reliability of a Toyota.

3. Smooth and Comfortable Ride

Comfort is a top priority for many drivers, and the 2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid delivers a smooth and enjoyable driving experience. The hybrid powertrain provides a quiet and responsive ride, while the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ensures seamless acceleration. The transition between electric and gasoline power is nearly imperceptible, allowing for a refined and comfortable drive, whether you're navigating busy Westminster streets or cruising on the open highway.

The Corolla Hybrid's suspension system is designed to absorb bumps and uneven road surfaces, providing a comfortable ride for both the driver and passengers. This is especially important for Westminster drivers who may encounter varying road conditions during their daily commutes. The electric power-assisted steering offers precise control, making the Corolla Hybrid easy to maneuver in tight spaces and city traffic.

4. Advanced Technology for Convenience and Efficiency

The 2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid is equipped with advanced technology features that enhance the driving experience and help you stay connected on the road. The 7-inch digital instrument cluster provides real-time information about your fuel consumption, battery charge level, and driving mode, allowing you to monitor your efficiency at a glance. This helps drivers make informed decisions to further improve fuel economy.

The Corolla Hybrid also comes with a user-friendly 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, which is compatible with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. This allows you to easily connect your smartphone, access your favorite apps, and use navigation tools—all while keeping your focus on the road. The available Qi-compatible wireless charging pad ensures that your devices stay charged and ready for use, making it perfect for busy Westminster drivers on the go.

5. Safety Features for Peace of Mind

Safety is a key consideration for any vehicle, and the 2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid comes equipped with Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 (TSS 3.0), a suite of advanced safety features designed to keep you and your passengers safe on the road. The TSS 3.0 package includes:

Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection: This system uses sensors to detect potential collisions with vehicles or pedestrians and provides an audio/visual alert. If necessary, it can apply automatic braking to help avoid or mitigate a collision.

Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist: If the system detects that you are unintentionally drifting out of your lane, it will provide a warning and gently steer the vehicle back into the lane if needed.

Dynamic Radar Cruise Control: This feature helps maintain a set distance between you and the vehicle in front, making highway driving more comfortable and less stressful.

Road Sign Assist: This feature detects and displays road signs such as speed limits, stop signs, and yield signs, helping you stay informed and drive safely.

These safety features are especially valuable for Westminster drivers who often face heavy traffic and busy intersections. The 2024 Corolla Hybrid provides an extra layer of protection, ensuring that you and your loved ones stay safe on every journey.

6. Spacious and Well-Appointed Interior

The 2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid offers a spacious and comfortable interior, making it an excellent choice for daily commutes and longer drives alike. The seating is designed for both comfort and support, with available SofTex®-trimmed seats providing a premium feel. The rear seats offer ample legroom, ensuring that passengers are comfortable, even on longer trips.

The Corolla Hybrid's interior is thoughtfully designed to provide a balance of practicality and style. The 60/40 split-folding rear seats allow you to create additional cargo space when needed, making it easy to carry groceries, sports equipment, or luggage for a weekend getaway. The Smart Key System with Push Button Start adds convenience, allowing you to start the car without fumbling for your keys.

7. Sleek and Modern Exterior Design

The 2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid features a sleek and modern exterior design that stands out on Westminster roads. With its bold lines, aggressive front grille, and available LED headlights and taillights, the Corolla Hybrid makes a statement wherever it goes. The 16-inch alloy wheels add a touch of sophistication, while the aerodynamic design contributes to the vehicle's impressive fuel efficiency.

The Corolla Hybrid is available in a range of stylish colors, allowing you to choose a look that matches your personal style. At Beach Cities Toyota, we know that Westminster drivers want a vehicle that not only performs well but also looks great—and the Corolla Hybrid delivers on both fronts.

8. Reliability and Low Cost of Ownership

Toyota has long been known for building reliable and durable vehicles, and the 2024 Corolla Hybrid is no exception. With regular maintenance, the Corolla Hybrid is designed to provide years of trouble-free driving, making it an excellent long-term investment. In addition to its reliability, the Corolla Hybrid also offers a low cost of ownership. Its excellent fuel economy, reduced emissions, and minimal maintenance needs help you save money over the life of the vehicle.

At Beach Cities Toyota, we offer a range of financing options and incentives to help you get behind the wheel of a Corolla Hybrid, making it easier than ever to enjoy the benefits of this fuel-efficient and eco-friendly vehicle.

Conclusion: The Ideal Choice for Westminster Drivers

The 2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid is the perfect choice for Westminster drivers who value fuel efficiency, comfort, and advanced technology. With its impressive fuel economy, environmentally friendly design, smooth driving experience, and top-notch safety features, the Corolla Hybrid offers everything you need for a reliable and enjoyable drive.

At Beach Cities Toyota, we're proud to offer the 2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid to our customers in Westminster. If you're looking for a vehicle that saves you money on fuel, provides a comfortable driving experience, and helps reduce your environmental impact, the Corolla Hybrid is the ultimate choice. Visit us today to take a test drive and experience the 2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid for yourself.

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Toyota Easy Deal: Attraktive Leasingangebote für Privatkunden

Ohne Anzahlung leasen: Im Rahmen seiner „Easy Deal“-Aktion bietet Toyota Privatkunden noch bis Ende September attraktive Leasingkonditionen für unterschiedliche Modelle aus seinem vielfältigen Portfolio. Aktionszeitraum noch bis Ende September 2024 Toyota Aygo X ab monatlich 149 Euro ohne Anzahlung* Toyota C-HR ab monatlich 249 Euro ohne Anzahlung**** Umfassende Komfort- und…

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Is it better to lease or buy a new Toyota in Frederick, MD? Both options have their benefits, however, one may be the plan more suitable for you.

Compare buying vs. leasing a new Toyota in this blog, where we cover the perks to buying a Toyota like customization and selling the vehicle, as well as the advantages of leasing a Toyota, such as regularly updating your ride to the latest Toyota model.

To lease or purchase a new Toyota, visit our Toyota dealership today!

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Saprina James was hopeful when she received a letter in 2019 about her wage theft claim against her former employer. The letter said the New York State Department of Labor had substantiated her claim and ordered Mugisha F. Sahini and his company, Riverside Line, to pay her more than $70,000 in back wages. “I was feeling good that the government was on my side, and that I would soon get paid,” she said. James first started driving a van for Sahini in January 2016, taking people to medical appointments in Buffalo, New York. She often worked six days a week, usually helping dialysis patients who relied on walkers, and drove clients from 4:30 a.m. until 10 p.m. She didn’t mind the long hours — she assumed that her pay would ultimately reflect her hard work. But James had to lease a Toyota minivan for $700 a week as part of the job. On most weeks, after paying her leasing fee, she was left with less than minimum wage.

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Section I: Abuse of the Consumer (Modern)

Abbott Laboratories sold genetically engineered baby food in the Indian Market — the food had not medical approval and many instances of genetically engineered foods have included the illness and fatalities of many. [663] Customers in the Cincinnati area are charged 57% more for Delta Airlines flights than any other region. [664] Disney is opposed to any legislation that would regulate the safety of amusement park rides. [665] Mitsubishi admitted to “systematically concealing defects and avoiding the recall of thousands of vehicles over the past two decades.” [666] In the early 1990’s, Archer Daniels Midland had engaged in a price-fixing scheme for additives in animal feed. [667] ConAgra, Ortho Pharmaceutical Corporation, and Warner-Lambert Co. were named top 100 corporate criminals of the 1990’s, whose fraud allegations have resulted in fines exceeding millions. [668] In April of 1996, security guards were stopping many of its customers — later it would be confirmed that all African American customers were followed and treated as suspects [669] General Motors and Honda Motors were two of five auto makers to pay $1.9 million in fines because of hiding lease terms in contracts. [670] Mazda Motors paid over five million total for confusing leasing promotions in 1997. [671] Quaker State advertised that its engine treatment oil reduced engine wear, but such claims were unproven. [672] In 1998, American Airlines was discovered to have 51 violations of FAA rules to protect its customers. [673] In one year, three people were killed by falling merchandise at Home Depot. [674] Monsanto’s genetically engineered growth hormone (rBGH) has been shown to increase prostate cancer in males. [675] In 1998, Owens-Corning was responsible for 176,000 asbestos poisoning cases. [676] In 1998, three African-Americans at a Shoney’s restaurant were harassed, intimidated, and finally the store refused to serve them. [677] In August of 1998, more than 10 safety violations were found with Continental Airlines. [678]

USAirways uses pesticide regularly on its flights, even though scientists believe that it could threaten the health of passengers. [679] Montsanto’s director told The Now York Times: “Monsanto should not have to vouchsafe the safety of biotech food. Our interest is in selling as much of it as possible. Assuring its safety is the FDA’s job.” [680] In 1998, two white Eddie Bauer security guards told a black teen to remove his shirt and told him to go home shirtless to get a receipt for the shirt. [681] The Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department are investigating Citigroup for use of deceptive lending terms and high fees that strip away equity. [682] A court ruled that General Electric Company was “deceptive” when selling dishwashers in 1999 that had a fire hazard. [683] Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. has produced faulty siding for homes that would prematurely fail, so as to get a returning customer. In a lawsuit, it may have to pay over $20 million. [684] In January of 1999, 7,000 customers of Northwest Airlines were subjected to 11 hours of waiting, with overflowing toilets and lack of food. [685] It has been concluded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that as of May 1, of 1999, air bags used by DaimlerChrysler had killed 76 children and saved none. [686] In June of 1999, two minority women at a Dillard’s store were searched for stolen merchandise, only to find receipts for everything. They were detained for another hour and issued citations for fabricated offenses, and then charged with criminal trespassing. The same thing has happened in previous years of minority customers being detained and accused of shoplifting. [687] Toyota hes released 2.2 million vehicles to customers with faulty pollution-detection systems. [688] Delta Airlines was fined $77,000 by the Federal Aviation Administration for failing to adhere to safety regulations. [689] Investors of Fruit of the Loom, between September of 1998 and November of 1999, were issued false and misleading statements, artificially inflating the price of the stock. [690]

In October of 1999, Abbott Laboratories sells Prevacid, an ulcer medication, for $393 for a standard dosage. [691] When an independent pharmacy in New York City closed, it sold its customers records to CVS and other corporations — violating the privacy of hundreds. [692] In December of 1999, K-B Toys refused to accept personal checks from black customers, but accepted them from white customers. [693] Federated Department Stores has store aisles that are 17 inches wide, disallowing customers with wheelchairs. [694] In 1999, Toys ‘R’ Us was employing over 300 employees aged 14 and 15, at 19 stores, working longer hours and late in the night, violating labor law. [695] In 2002, Amazon.com used spyware to steal personal information about its customers. [696] Bank One settled a class action case for issuing improper late fees and interest rate increases, as well as lying about its financial status to investors. [697] Ford Motors knew of at least 35 deaths and 130 injuries relating to its tires without taking any action. [698] Kmart in 2000 decided to eliminate the sale of mouth toys containing phthalates (“Some phthalates cause liver cancer, kidney damage and reproductive system impairment in animals.”), but no other dangerous chemicals. [699] In early 2000, Rite Aid did not allow their ATM machines accessible to disable customers. [700] Toys R Us promised that it could deliver toys by Christmas in 2000, but knew it could not deliver its promises. [701] Tyson Fresh Meats was found guilty of stealing C&F Packing Company’s secret process for making pre-cooked Italian sausage pizza topping, and then undercut C&F’s prices. [702] In February of 2000, Black & Decker failed to inform the public about potential fire hazards from one of its toaster models. [703]

In March of 2000, the presence of lead was found in Johnson & Johnson baby powders. Lead is capable of causing psychological problems. [704] In March of 2000, KBToys refused to take checks from African-Americans. [705] Sanyo Electric Co. released over 10,000 solar cell systems that were faulty and inefficient. [706] Wyeth Corporation recently was prosecuted by many of its customers for the diet drug fen-phen, which caused destroyed heart valves and strokes. [707] In May of 2000, Continental Airlines hiked up its fares during a time of record profits. [708] Northwest Airlines shipped a container of compressed hydrogen, which could have destroyed the plane and its private passengers. [709] In 2000 of June, American Airlines failed to make fulfill security regulations. [710] The US FDA seized syringes by Abbott Laboratories for failing to meet up production standards. [711] MCI Worldcom in June of 2000 changed their customer’s long-distance plans without their permission. [712] In June of 2000, Sprint misled customers about fine-print restrictions and add-costs. [713] In July of 2000, Qwest Communications paid $1.5 million for changing their customers long distance service without their permission. [714] 21 reported traffic deaths in August of 2000 were linked to the Ford Motor tires. [715] Alltel has overcharged customers between $130 million and $140 million since 1996. [716] Amazon.com uses a strategy called “dynamic pricing,” where they “gauges a shopper’s desire, measures his or her means, and charges that shopper accordingly.” [717] Amazon.com stated that it considers customer information an asset, and that it may potentially be sold. [718] In September of 2000, CVS shared the information of a Maryland couple and violated confidentiality laws. [719] Ford Motor’s engineers, safety officials, and board were aware of the faultiness of its ignition system that caused cars to shut down — resulting in deadly and other serious accidents. [720] MBNA Corp. placed misleading ads, saying that there was a charge of 6.9 percent for new credit card customers, whereas it was mostly 17.9 percent on new purchases. [721] PG&E passed $4.63 billion in profits to its parent company, but filed for bankruptcy, losing its investors all their money. [722]

In October of 2000, Humana (an HMO) offered its doctors incentives to steer patients away from using treatments. [723] MCI WorldCom has ripped off 5 million customers with surcharges of up to $88 million. [724] Owens-Corning filed bankruptcy because its asbestos-containing products damaged enough people, with a liability as high as $7 billion. [725] In 2000 of October, a woman died after a Rite Aid pharmacist erroneously doubled her prescription. [726] In that same month, Rite Aid overcharged 29,000 uninsured customers of up to $500,000. [727] Wyeth Corporation had repeatedly violated manufacturing standards at two of its drug factories. [728] Wyeth Corporation, in that same month, had to pay $4.7 billion to consumers for the fen-phen drug combination, which resulted in fatal heart valve damage and pulmonary hypertension. [729] In November of 2000, Abbott Laboratories failed to meet quality standards of hundreds of medical testing kits. [730] 6,500 trust account beneficiaries were cheated out of refunds owed to them by Bank of America, amounting to $35 million. [731] CIGNA and ACE breached their insurance contracts of up to $27 million in insurance premiums. [732] Goodyear Tire & Rubber knew about the failure of Firestone tires for over four years. [733] In November of 2000, Goodyear was linked to 15 deaths in accidents with their tires. [734] Morgan Stanley Dean Whitter mislead its investors into losing $65 million. [735] Three directors at Priceline.com used inside information to sell stock of the company, profiting up to $247 million. [736] Tens of thousands of Californian customers were billed by Qwest Communications for services they never ordered, or had their long-distance service switched without their permission. [737] Rite Aid sells prescription drugs at a lower cost to those who have insurance. [738] Also in November of 2000, Rite Aid released misleading information that artificially inflated the company’s stock price, causing damages up to $200 million. [739]

In December of 2000, Gateway Inc. has misled investors about financial statements. [740] Rite Aid pharmacies offered discounts on cash-only prescriptions, but had added hidden charges. [741] In 2001, two ConAgra plants were halted because of health violations. Another ConAgra facility had the highest rate of salmonella of all turkey processors tested during 2001. [742] In 2001, Enron “cheating millions of investors out of billions of dollars.” [743] In 2001, a severed rat’s head in a McDonald’s hamburger was partially ingested by a nine-year old girl. [744] Mellon Financial Corp. was contracted by the IRS to do tax returns, but ended up destroying up to 71,257 tax returns, worth $1.2 billion. [745] In fall of 2000, Priceline.com and its key officers and directors omitted material information and disseminated false and misleading statements concerning the company’s financial condition. [746] Reebok uses PVC in its shoes, which can cause toxic dioxins. [747] Schering-Plough failed to tell its customers that its drug Claritin is only effective for about half of its users. [748] In January of 2001, Allstate discouraged people from hiring attorneys, violating consumer-protection law. [749] Disneyland was found at fault for an accident where a four-year-old boy was brain damaged by one of the rides. [750] Federated Department Stores had two of its black customers arrested for using a stolen credit card, though no evidence existed to prove this besides a $1,000 purchase. [751] International Forest Products Limited managed to use deceptive contract tactics to sidestep the government’s fees by $224 million. [752] Time Warner Inc. has sent magazines, books, CDs, etc., to hundreds of Florida consumers who never ordered them and then charged them for it. [753]

In February of 2001, lawsuits were filed against Aetna, CIGNA Corporation, and four other major HMOs, claiming that the company delayed payments, affecting healthcare of patients. [754] Bausch & Lomb conspired with American Optometric Association to force customers into buying replacement contact lenses, in 32 states. [755] One customer at Kmart was arguing about a rebate with a salesman when a security guard tackled him, and then beat him into unconsciousness. The security guard was promoted, even though he had attacked other customers. [756] Nike executives sold stock just before announcing poor earnings, resulting in the stock plunging. [757] PG&E executives sold stock before the company issued a bankruptcy warning that sent stocks into a decline. [758] Pharmacia Corporation in February of 2001 misled its customers about Celebrex, minimizing crucial risk information about the drug. [759] Clothing sold by Wal-Mart has shown a tendency to easily catch on fire; during a trial concerning this, the judge found the company “repeatedly concealed documents and witnesses.” [760] Wyeth Corporation has been using blood, fetal calf serum, and meat broth (high potential of mad cow disease) from cattle for over eight years, stopping in 2001. [761] In March of 2001, Chrysler bought back defective vehicles from customers, only to resell them. [762] Kmart sold a faulty pellet gun to a teenager, whose was brain damaged after he was accidentally shot in the head with it. [763] Schering-Plough is under investigation for causing an inflation in government reimbursed drugs, as well as shorting Medicaid payments. [764]

In April of 2001, CompUSA promoted product rebates without stating up front that customers had to sign up for three years of internet service. [765] Security guards who work for Dillard’s have routinely harassed and beaten black customers, leaving one person dead. News stations that carried the stories, such as CBS, had advertising funds pulled — while ABC and NBC didn’t cover the report and continued with Dillard’s advertising. [766] In April of 2001, a black woman was denied a free cologne sample from Dillard’s. [767] Federated Department Stores sold flammable children’s pajamas and robes. [768] Johnson & Johnson agreed to pay a settlement of $860 million, because the instructions on its contact lenses was to throw them away after one day, when they can be worn for two weeks. [769] In April of 2001, security guards for Rite Aid killed a woman who was trying to shoplift. [770] Wells Fargo & Co. realty website would only link shoppers to neighborhoods with the same income and racial makeup of the shopper’s current neighborhood. [771] Abbott Laboratories hiked up its prices and bribed doctors to prescribe Lupron Depot. [772] AstraZeneca cooperated with other companies to maintain unreasonably high prices for the breast cancer drug Tamoxifen. [773] Dillard’s was involved in the death of one man at its stores; the store claimed the man was psychotic, police came and handcuffed the man, and then witnesses claim to have seen the officers beat the handcuffed man who died two days later. [774] In May of 2001, Dillard’s was ordered to pay more than one million dollars by the courts, for detaining two minority women and accusing them of shoplifting. [775] Dow Chemical sold Dursban for home and garden use, when it was a proven hazardous substance. [776] In May 2001, a California state appeals court upheld the $26 million verdict against Ford Motor, whose Bronco II sport utility model has caused one man to become quadriplegic and unable to breathe without a ventilator. [777] In May of 2001, Hilton Hotels, Hyatt, Marriot International, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, and one other corporation added energy surcharges onto guests bills that weren’t apparent until guests were checking out. [778]

Cardura, a drug sold by Pfizer, has been linked to increased heart failure, but the company has issued no safety warning yet. [779] A 10 year-old boy died after taking Dimetapp. Wyeth Corporation failed to provide a warning that a key ingredient could be dangerous for children. [780] Abbott Laboratories had a patient undergo chemotherapy, a hysterectomy, and a partial lung removal after being diagnosed with cancer that she never had. “The doctors did not follow proper medical practice. A simple urine test would have prevented this tragedy,” said an Abbott spokeswoman. [781] In June of 2001, American Airlines was found in 197 instances that violated regulations for batteries and battery charger maintenance, for its emergency floor lights. [782] Circuit City refused to take rainchecks to customers for out-of-stock sale items that were advertised, violating a state consumer protection law. [783] In June of 2001, Eli Lilly sent out an e-mail message to 600 people, reminding them to take their dose of Prozac — each person received everyone else’s e-mail address, violating privacy. [784] In June of 2001, Mattel Inc. was fined for failing to report defects in its Power Wheels line of toys, causing fires and electrical failures. [785] Sara Lee Corp. plead guilty in June of 2001 to selling contaminated hot dugs and meats in 1998 — causing 100 illnesses, six miscarriages, and 15 deaths. [786] SBC Communications failed to meet standards in wholesale service to its rivals. [787] SBC Communications had to yank adds criticizing a rivals’ cable modem operations for slow service during peak hours, when its own service was equally susceptible to slowdowns. [788] Sony created a phony film critic to invent quotations to provide positive reviews for its Sony films. So-called moviegoers praising Son films in promotion ads were actually employees of Sony. [789] In June of 2001, Viacom made customers pay inflated fees for overdue rentals between 1992 and 2001. [790]

In July of 2001, American Airlines changed the rules to its frequent flier program once customers signed up by limiting seats. [791] A three-months pregnant woman shopping at Dillard’s was detained and strip-searched. No stolen items were found. [792] Interstate Bakeries produces bread made with bromate, a chemical that causes cancer in rats. [793] Microsoft Corporation’s Passport identification system allows the company to become a storehouse of personal data, being ripe for abuse. [794] Frito-Lay Inc. is trying to permanently seal records that show its snack foods were contaminated with toxic solvents. [795] In August of 2001, Aetna, Cigna, Emipire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Excellus, Oxford, and United Health Care were being sued for engaging in illegal practices and routinely breaching the terms of contracts with physicians. [796] Limited Brands imported and sold flammable children’s sleepwear, having to recall 390,000 pajamas and 17,600 robes. [797] May Department Stores did not comply with American Disabilities Act. [798] A report obtained through the Freedom of Information Act revealed that Sara Lee knew it was shipping tainted hot dogs and deli meats. They were aware of increased levels of listeria before the listeriosis outbreak that killed 15. [799] United Airlines uses pesticides in the cabins of its planes, where some attendants developed rashes, and customers were potentially harmed. [800] In September of 2001, AstraZeneca was found to be pricing medications above the allowed maximum. [801] Merck advertised its drug Vioxx saying the company minimized potential risks, when a preliminary study indicated the drug caused an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. [802] Shortly after the Sept 11th terrorist attacks, Northwest Airlines forced four Arab-American men to leave a plane. [803] Verizon knowingly marked cell phones that exposed users to radiation. [804]

[imnotgrimimjustagrumpyreaper]

Hopping on the hyper specific poll trend

[lunaryrs]

hey i need to know what cars austin hanna's children canonically drive. thank's.

yayyyyy i love assigning cars to muses ^_^ i'm not as good at these sort of lists as u but i'm gonna try hard and really believe in myself and you're gonna smile and nod at all of it because what;s the alternative? to challenge me and look like a total bitch? exactly.

cora i want to say drives something like a 2017 kia forte, in the dark reddish maroon color. she bought it second hand after crashing her former and first car, an older pontiac sunfire. it was also secondhand and shitty, but she insisted on saving and spending all on her own. she could've had something better, but unfortunately has a brain disease that makes her repel her loving and helpful parents.

ezra strikes me as a station wagon guy. i think he could have wanted to make it happen on his own, in which case i see him in something like a 2000s subaru outback in the green color. austin clapped him on the shoulder for that one. if you see him in something more modern, i'm thinking a white 2019 tiguan.

zoe is a jeep renegade girlie, in graphite grey (i think? i toyed with black and white and the blue color). i'm thinking something more generic like the grey because she's for sure leasing it on her teacher's salary. maybe leasing to buy, but definitely leasing. she's the sort of girl that has decorative coasters in her cup holders and some macrame something orother hanging from her rearview. she's got a sparkly bath and body works fragrance holder on her driver's side visor and she's always got a fresh warm vanilla sugar insert on deck

maisyn drives a 2009 ford focus, in the blue/grey sort of color. there's a taco bell 5-layer burrito stain on the upholstery, right where she dropped in between her legs eating one-handed on the road. she's got a fat stack of CDs that are always spilling out of her center console, the cases of many having cracks in the plastic for being stepped on in her passenger seat. when people get in her car, she has to get out and remove the canvas totes and birkenstocks tossed into and never removed from her back seat along with the week-old dunkin' bag she was using to collect trash like napkins and straw rappers. she does this outside of people's houses, btw. doesn't prepare in advance.

ayla drives a mercedes gle coupe, in maybe a white or a red depending on how bougie we see her. this is all based off of you saying she appreciates the name brand and sensuality of a dove bar. we've never discussed her but i love your characterization. she's the kim kardashian of this family; she's hot and she's got main character syndrome. you know she feels hot as hell driving around in her little black slit sunglasses. she's got an off-white flower hair clip clapsed to her passenger side mirror, whole car smells like expensive perfume and her marc jacobs tote bag is perpetually riding shotgun. she uses apple carplay to stream music and be alerted to new text messages, which she replies to by manually texting and driving. fortunately, she's got decently quick reflexes (years of practice?) so she hasn't yet rear-ended anyone doing so, but she's definitely had a few close calls.

rylan oh you know he drives a hybrid of some sort (again based on waht you said about him and ice cream) and won't let anyone forget it. maybe a 2017-ish toyota prius prime. austin went with him to help pick it out; talked a big game about helping him navigate the dealership, but ultimately ended up folding to an outrageous offer too soon. fortunately, rylan walked in there with a plan and was able to negotiate for himself. austin was so proud, and when he recounted the story to camryn later, he claimed it was his plan all along to see how the kid did for himself.

orla is a only a baby, so jot that down. maybe she's a late bloomer or maybe she's failing to launch, but i do think she's indulged by camryn and austin a little. they're adamant they're not enabling her, because she has had stuff going on and benefits from the healthy, cozy environment in the hanna home. she doesn't have a car of her own, but borrows her parents' when she needs to get around. she's scratched up the honda pilot in the past, so her privileges have officially been revoked per austin. i think they're a two-car household and i could see camryn with something cute and sleek like maybe a black mazda 3, especially as the kids are older and she needs to transport less. that one is much easier for orla to navigate in.

[goqmir]

you know how car models come out a year early like yknow right now in the year tears of the kingdom came out u can buy the 2024 ford fuckus. what if it was 2 years early instead and you could buy the 2025 chevrolet camgirlo. what if it was 5 years early. or fifty. what if right now you could lease the all new 2083 toyota peeus for the low price of $1,399/month no money down

[landrysg]

The ... People’s Republic of China has quashed all hope of domestic liberalization, clearly aspires to coercively reunify with Taiwan, and tries very aggressively to control what people outside of China can say or do about their country. And I think it’s dangerous for a country like that to dominate global manufacturing. Right now, the good news is that if you combine the United States with our major allies among the other advanced industrial democracies, the New Allies still out-manufacture the New Axis of Russia and China. But there are plenty of crucial sectors, including not-so-minor items like warships, where we have the smaller half of the stick. ...

Building an aircraft carrier “creates jobs,” but it’s not something that you do for economic reasons. Judged in purely economic terms, aircraft carriers and missile silos and nuclear attack submarines are all just giant wastes of labor and material. Just because it’s economically harmful to maintain a powerful military doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do it. But you also shouldn’t delude yourself into thinking it isn’t economically harmful.

By the same token, trade barriers with China are economically costly.

What we ought to be doing is trying to minimize the total amount of trade barriers, and thus the economic cost of pursuing competition with China, by reducing as many trade barriers as we can. We should stop complaining about cheap Canadian lumber. We should stop blocking imports of Latin American sugar. We should let Toyota sell cheap small trucks to Americans who want them. We should, frankly, probably start buying (or leasing) warships from Japan and Korea, where they actually know how to build ships. America is toast in a conflict with China if we can’t count on cooperation with our friends, so we may as well optimize on maximum economic efficiency and the freest possible trade within the free world.

[msmargaretmurry]

Please elaborate about the border patrol incident

okay so, the border patrol incident is not really that dramatic, but it is very funny to me. when i was a young 20-something, one summer a friend and i decided to go on a month-long roadtrip across the continent and back. we had a lease on an apartment that didn't start until september, shitty little service industry jobs that didn't care if we disappeared for four weeks, and absolutely no standards for like, sleeping conditions or whatever. we got a hotel or motel room every 4-5 days to shower and stuff but mostly we were living out of my 2001 toyota camry, which ran just fine but was not in the best shape aesthetically due to being pretty old and also due to young me having sub-par depth perception and occasionally backing it ungently into things. also, because we were between apartments, the vast majority of our earthly belongings were packed into the backseat and trunk of this car.

the route of the trip was pretty meandering, but some stretches of it were based on the summer tour dates of bands we liked -- one of my favorites things to experience in a new city is its small/medium music venues, so this was a great excuse for doing that. anyway, we'd started the trip by driving north to montreal and then cutting west, but instead of going over the great lakes through western ontario we headed south, crossed back into the us at sarnia and went up through michigan's upper peninsula, wisconsin, minnesota. the night before we crossed the border again, we parked the car in the massive parking lot of the walmart supercenter in bemidji to sleep, which i remember distinctly because of the paul bunyan and babe the blue ox statues looming suddenly upon us in the middle of the night as we drove into town. that's not important to the story, but i am setting the scene here, which is that leading up to this encounter my traveling companion and i had just spent several days driving through a lot of deeply rural lake country with very little human contact except each other. the plan that day was to hit a concert in winnipeg and so we awoke with the sun, availed ourselves of the bemidji walmart supercenter facilities, and headed north.

the border crossing our google maps directions took us to was the one on route 59, which is a very small and not very busy crossing. i think the border guards were quite bored. in retrospect i can see how a couple of young women in this old, stuffed-to-the-gills car with virginia plates seemed pretty strange, but also in retrospect i still maintain they didn't have to be dicks about it. they checked our passports, asked where we were from and where we were headed -- to a concert in winnipeg -- and then decided that they needed to unpack the entire car to make sure we weren't carrying anything illegal, because, they said, groupies like to bring drugs to concerts.

please recall that we had so much stuff in this car. clothes and books and food and small furniture. the tetris of packing it was both an art and a science. i was NOT happy to have it dismantled by these border men. at one point they were like, ohhh see ALCOHOL and i was like, yeah, it's in the trunk so obviously no one is getting at it while driving so who cares?? and also it's not enough to have to declare so truly who cares. by the end of this process our cache of earthly belongings was scattered around the car in the road on the canadian border, and they begrudgingly allowed us into the country, but a single other vehicle had arrived at the crossing so they told us we needed to hurry up and get out of the way.

now i was already stewing in anger over a) the characterization of us as female fans traveling to a concert as "groupies" and b) the characterization of groupies as ~obviously~ carrying drugs. no disrespect to actual groupies or to drug users, live ur lives!! but we were neither if those things in that moment and i found the generalizations very gross, so i snapped at the border guards that the car takes a lot longer to re-pack then unpack and also maybe they should consider being less sexist. they did not like this very much. i also do not think they liked my lecture about their assumptions about female music fans, but imo they deserved it. afterward when we were finally driving into the grand prairies of manitoba, my friend was like, becky...... maybe in the future consider not picking fights with the border guards considering they get to decide if we cross the border. and i was like. well. we got in didn't we lmao.

in conclusion we did make it to the show in winnipeg, where we failed to read the fine print on the parking signs and also i sliced my foot open on something in the mosh pit, turning me into a person who now will tell literally anyone at any given opportunity, "yeah, i've been to winnipeg, and all i got was a parking ticket and a flesh wound."

[ashleysjourney2healthy]

My lease is up on my car in a year and a half so I went to Toyota today with K. Did all the finance stuff and ordered my next rav4. Sadly it’ll take like 6 months to come in but I’m so excited! My last 2 were white so I went with black this time. We decided to black out as much as we could including black out badges, black alloy rims, tinted windows, black exhaust tip. The best thing is we added a tow package so now we can use my car to tow our kayaks!

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