Ford Crew cabs w/7.3 Diesel
#8231
Ford Crew cabs w/7.3 Diesel
Originally posted by: Whitewater
Skinner, don't worry about being Off Topic...this thread wouldn't be alive if we didn't talk about everything under the sun. However, I'm with Rescue...I don't watch the news much. Hell, I didn't even know there was an earthquake in Indian, until today. I look at the headlines on internet news pages, but that's only if I have time.
Oh, I winterized the fiver last night...it's getting cold. It snowed last week.
Skinner, don't worry about being Off Topic...this thread wouldn't be alive if we didn't talk about everything under the sun. However, I'm with Rescue...I don't watch the news much. Hell, I didn't even know there was an earthquake in Indian, until today. I look at the headlines on internet news pages, but that's only if I have time.
Oh, I winterized the fiver last night...it's getting cold. It snowed last week.
#8232
Ford Crew cabs w/7.3 Diesel
Originally posted by: rescuediver
I haven't been paying attention[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] not only on this, but a lot of things in general[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] Haven't had the t.v. on in DAYS[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] Only read part of the paper. Doesn't sound good, anyway you look at it.
I haven't been paying attention[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] not only on this, but a lot of things in general[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] Haven't had the t.v. on in DAYS[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] Only read part of the paper. Doesn't sound good, anyway you look at it.
[*] +$30B in cash (or cash equiv.)[*] $50B in credit available. BB- rating (just downgraded from BB). [ed. forgot that B, I think they have more than $50 in credit... LOL]
And they are currently overpaying Delphi by about $2B/yr for parts.
If GM resumes responsibility, they probably have better leverage on the UAW to lower wages than Delphi does. They have a larger workforce, and this could affect many more people than just the Delphi workers (49K).
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#8233
#8234
Ford Crew cabs w/7.3 Diesel
Originally posted by: Whitewater
One of the reasons I took this new job is because of the retirement package. I have 30 more years to work, and I hope that by then, my retirement package is still there. Delphi sounds like they are in a pickle.
One of the reasons I took this new job is because of the retirement package. I have 30 more years to work, and I hope that by then, my retirement package is still there. Delphi sounds like they are in a pickle.
#8235
Ford Crew cabs w/7.3 Diesel
Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
I know it's a little OT, and kinda deviates, but is somewhat topical. Anyone been watching the Delphi Bankruptcy? GM is so tied in with them, if Delphi tanks, GM will be right behind them because of the spin off in '99. The pension plan is underfunded by $5B. Yes kids, that's Five Billion Dollars! If they cut the workers salary/benefit package to $20/hr, they can save it. It's currently at $65/hr. OUCH.
I know it's a little OT, and kinda deviates, but is somewhat topical. Anyone been watching the Delphi Bankruptcy? GM is so tied in with them, if Delphi tanks, GM will be right behind them because of the spin off in '99. The pension plan is underfunded by $5B. Yes kids, that's Five Billion Dollars! If they cut the workers salary/benefit package to $20/hr, they can save it. It's currently at $65/hr. OUCH.
#8236
Ford Crew cabs w/7.3 Diesel
Originally posted by: rescuediver
Paid admistrative leave is standard procedure when involved in a investigation of this magnitude. I am sure the public doesn't know what really happened to him, seeing it's a personel issue which is confidential. Even though he was present[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] did he contribute to the death? That would be question that needed to be answered. Anyways................I never heard anything about it.
Have any places started putting together anything like that? How successful was it at getting the street racers off the street and on the track?
Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
I remember a couple years back when an off-duty deputy was found at a street race that had a fetality, IIRC. That was a HUGE deal, as it should be. Not sure what ever happened to him. I think he was put on paid admin leave...
I remember a couple years back when an off-duty deputy was found at a street race that had a fetality, IIRC. That was a HUGE deal, as it should be. Not sure what ever happened to him. I think he was put on paid admin leave...
Have any places started putting together anything like that? How successful was it at getting the street racers off the street and on the track?
Down at Qualcomm Stadium, they have street racing once a month and it hasn't been a problem. They are hurting for the funding to stay open though. So far it has worked out
#8237
Ford Crew cabs w/7.3 Diesel
Originally posted by: Trasher
Sounds like the City of San Diego[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-frown.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif[/img] We have a pension fund they can't pay for, no mayor, high taxes, no services, etc. and everyone calls it "America's Finest City". What a joke[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]
Sounds like the City of San Diego[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-frown.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif[/img] We have a pension fund they can't pay for, no mayor, high taxes, no services, etc. and everyone calls it "America's Finest City". What a joke[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]
I think the Delphi CEO should do what Lee Iacoca did at Chrysler. $1 salary and took bonus based on corporate performance. Turned around Chrysler and paid off the gov. loans way early. The CEO has already said he would take a pay reduction.
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#8238
Ford Crew cabs w/7.3 Diesel
Originally posted by: Whitewater
Skinner, don't worry about being Off Topic...this thread wouldn't be alive if we didn't talk about everything under the sun. However, I'm with Rescue...I don't watch the news much. Hell, I didn't even know there was an earthquake in Indian, until today. I look at the headlines on internet news pages, but that's only if I have time.
Oh, I winterized the fiver last night...it's getting cold. It snowed last week.
Skinner, don't worry about being Off Topic...this thread wouldn't be alive if we didn't talk about everything under the sun. However, I'm with Rescue...I don't watch the news much. Hell, I didn't even know there was an earthquake in Indian, until today. I look at the headlines on internet news pages, but that's only if I have time.
Oh, I winterized the fiver last night...it's getting cold. It snowed last week.
hey STOO-PID, is that anywhere near INDIA!!!! do ya think it's true what they say about 'roids (not the HEM version) shrinkin yer brain, or are you naturally this stunned? [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
#8239
Ford Crew cabs w/7.3 Diesel
Originally posted by: rescuediver
I saw Denver received like 10 inches[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]
I saw Denver received like 10 inches[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]
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