tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post1676425908272768448..comments2023-10-25T07:29:40.789-02:30Comments on UNCLE GNARLEY: UNDERSTANDING THE BALL-O’REGAN RESTRUCTURING PLANDes Sullivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02566013585647491614noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-16033891193514802862020-03-02T07:34:56.539-03:302020-03-02T07:34:56.539-03:30LOL, dont take much brain power to come up with a ...LOL, dont take much brain power to come up with a budget for this basket case. 1-800-Wall-Street. Tom has it on speed-dial.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-17632280282893317662020-03-02T00:25:34.963-03:302020-03-02T00:25:34.963-03:30Yes Joe, Jesus was a Jew, but a Jew with a lot of ...Yes Joe, Jesus was a Jew, but a Jew with a lot of differences. The Jews had 10 commandments plus 613 more laws, many not so good. Jesus boiled it all down to about 2 laws. <br /> Bernie too is Jewish, but not likely following the 613 old laws.So they try to mark him as a communist, for wanting to help the poor and AJs. <br /> So the good book has 2 gods, one of the Old testament and one of new. Bernie and MLK was are of the new. Trumps wants to be of the old, and favors revenge and war and lies and hypocracy, and racism. Trump is the chosen one, he said himself, and many has chosen him.<br />Winston . Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-57934298342841070992020-03-02T00:10:31.991-03:302020-03-02T00:10:31.991-03:30The Digger is in a tangle, upset that Justin'd...The Digger is in a tangle, upset that Justin'd people is talking with the Chief, opposing the pipe line.<br /> Meanwhile, with oil prices down to 50 bucks, Saudi Arabia is planning to reduce production, and Russia too likely, to keep prices from collapsing . Less production, reduced supply, price must go up unless some produce more. <br /> All should produce less, reduce GHGs and drive up oil prices and this an incentive for green energy.<br /> So, the Chief is right : STOP that pipeline, for the good of the human race. And only the unelected Senate is holding up the international law which says Canada must comply with the Chief, and our Parliament agreed. Is Canada to be like in the Amazon, with Brazil leader like Trump? Does the far right think we are still in the 19 the century? Would the Digger still want to keep the Beothic skulls in Scotland, if he was Premier here?<br />Wnston Adams<br />Winston Adams<br /> <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-53256133112559790232020-03-01T14:52:08.750-03:302020-03-01T14:52:08.750-03:30No mention of the Engineer who certified this fail...No mention of the Engineer who certified this fail;<br /><br />https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/oil-train-transport-canada-saskatchewan-1.5481572Robert G Holmeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05356463540446993862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-73043402630165062132020-03-01T11:23:13.981-03:302020-03-01T11:23:13.981-03:30Where are we with the Spring Budget? Consultation?...Where are we with the Spring Budget? Consultation? Public Debate? Certainly, with recent Global and National economic events, a "cold eyes" discussion on underlaying economic/social assumptions, affecting the Budget preparation, is in order? Only the elites in the room, so to speak?Robert G Holmeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05356463540446993862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-26207226747367168842020-03-01T09:43:18.494-03:302020-03-01T09:43:18.494-03:30should read 10-30%, and 80 %
WAshould read 10-30%, and 80 %<br />WAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-60451931555733880272020-03-01T09:41:07.986-03:302020-03-01T09:41:07.986-03:30Many deaths are caused by air pollution it is well...Many deaths are caused by air pollution it is well known and increases in cancer rates. <br /> Now Nasa satelite reports dramatic declines in China of NO2 caused by cars, trucks , power plants and industrial facilities......why?<br />Mostly from efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak. <br /> Over eastern and central China the reduction is 10-30 5 , but in sime areas 80 5 reduction according to the charts. <br /> Reductions were seen wrldwide in th eeconomic decline in 2008, but not near a s dramatic as this .<br /> Likely more lives will be saved that loss from this coronovirus, due to reduction in fossil fuel burned. If so, then God does work in mysterious and mischievous ways.<br /> Surely this data will aid the Green movement for cleaner renewable energy.<br />Winston Adams<br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-68091774035639405632020-02-29T17:02:19.264-03:302020-02-29T17:02:19.264-03:30FWIW, when the Canadian Wheat Board had a marketin...FWIW, when the Canadian Wheat Board had a marketing monopoly and was also overseing the whole transport logistics, they could profitably use the port of Churchill for a portion of their wheat/barley shipment.<br /><br />Since the CWB privatisation, that decision process (of transport logistics) is now all fragmented. It then made it too complicated for the smaller players to efficiently use the port of Churchill (and its rail line). Ex-Military Engrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15209511368820589727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-61674445062899496992020-02-29T15:34:31.361-03:302020-02-29T15:34:31.361-03:30Just add one more note. Remember being in the Stat...Just add one more note. Remember being in the States in the sixties, when the civil rights marches were occurring in the streets. And one well to do lady from Ontario, in a discussion, proclaimed to her American friends. The solution is easy. Put them all on reservations like we do in Canada. Of course referring to aboriginals. Joe blow. But maybe she has also changed her opinion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-14904461411862643292020-02-29T14:36:58.302-03:302020-02-29T14:36:58.302-03:30Yes Winston, have read about old Joe Kennedy, and ...Yes Winston, have read about old Joe Kennedy, and his shady involvements with the crime bosses, and his ambition to be a politician, but settled for his sons to become senators and presidents. Also about JFKs womanizing etc. But still not totally cynical and believes, there are still some good people in high places. People, like democracy, has elasticity, as well as the price of electricity. So, none are all good, the good book tells us that, all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. We were created that way. Just some are better than others. <br /><br />But, on the JFK, as well as Bobby, and MLK Of the sixties. The USA was at another turning point, Civil Rights for blacks and others. MLK led the marches for the blacks, and the Kennedys as whites, and people in authority also championed civil rights for all. Was it ever shown conclusively who assinated all 3 of them??? Nope, but all kinds if conspiracy theories, put out there by those responsible and aligned with them. But we all know really who did the assignations. Well maybe not by name, or even if they were paid. White supremacist, and those who opposed civil rights for all. Lots of them in Europe too, Far Right Natiinalists. When trumpie was elected, people said to me, he won't last long someone will shoot him. I said no way, all those with the guns are on his side. Now here is a guy, that democrats don't even want, Bernie Sanders. I think he as good as they come, not a lot of evil in him, his policies, or his bones and he is also a Jew. Now for a lot of whites, especially far right, that is enough to condemn him, being a Jew. But most Americans use the word, socialism to condem him. But was Christ not a Jew, King of the Jews, they said. Crusify him, and millions of whites, especially Christians, have proclaimed him their supreme commander and live by his holy name. Go figure, says average Joe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-84736059633320233142020-02-29T14:12:29.939-03:302020-02-29T14:12:29.939-03:30If we were to get any extra revenue, regardless of...If we were to get any extra revenue, regardless of where it's from, you can bet your bottom dollar these revenues will be splurged by whatever government is in power--just to stay in power. Our crippling debt means zilch when it comes to "do I spend and ensure I get a pension (or in Byrne's case, 2 pensions") or do I tackle the debt and be voted out?". The unions will say " not on our backs will the debt be tackled" knowing full well there is a massively bloated public service. Stay away from us or we'll see you don't get re-elected. Personal self interest by most everyone in government, past and present, and the world class elite at Nalcor is the main reason we are at the brink of insolvency. The only way we are going to survive the mess we're in is for the feds to control our finances. I see a very bleak future for my grandchildren if they decide to stay in NL unless someone has the balls to act accordingly.<br />A business on the verge of bankruptcy would not be giving employees raises,increased benefits and bonuses. Why the hell should our Government be any different?Waynenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-79009842304430184732020-02-29T13:34:37.328-03:302020-02-29T13:34:37.328-03:30Ah Joe,the elusive statesman. Someone once said a ...Ah Joe,the elusive statesman. Someone once said a statesman is one who can lie more cleverly. Maybe Danny, Dwight etc were all statesmen, to fool so many for so long, maybe statesman with a small s. <br /> Don't forget old Joe Kennedy with motives to get his son as President, and cosying up to crime bosses. And JFK worse than Bill Clinton with womanizing. But in my youth I thought JFK ranked very high, he used the right words, for sure , and good speeches.<br /> I finally understand that democracy is largely a farce and why, a good study and report i read on the USA system and Nlfd similar. The AJ has generally no sway on decisions, but it is the elites and organizations : they have the power. By luck occasionally the wishes of the AJs aligns with those power brokers , and it seems all win, but most often they don't align.<br /> The USA "For the people, by the people etc is a farce even in the 1700s, their constitution. It was constructed to favor the wealthy and elites, and so it is today. <br /> It was a good study, PENG2,should read it, and understand why so many voted for MFs. <br /> So democracy is broken. Maybe we need Socrates to enlighten us? But then too, his truth was not not welcome, and he had to drink the hemlock. <br /> Who will tell Nlfders the truth? And how many want to hear the truth?<br /> Churchill said that in war, truth is so valuable it must be surrounded by an army of lies, or words to that effect. <br /> And we are at war: fake news everywhere. you have to dig deep for truth. Leblanc exposed rot to the core here. And lies and misrepresentation galore. <br /><br /> I tire of seeing Antle's face on TV with the gala "Turn The Tide". He wanted to be Premier, now he don't, too busy turning the tide, and to evade environmental assessments. <br /> Our economy and democracy: turning the tide on that is not easy. The tide is falling now for 5 years, and exposing a lot of silt, and scum that needs exposure to sunlight as a disinfectant. Who wants to head up that job? We need statesman with a capital S. I see none in politicians here. <br />Winston Adams Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-21813405748541870522020-02-29T12:24:48.376-03:302020-02-29T12:24:48.376-03:30Agree Maurice, all democracy, and democracy has el...Agree Maurice, all democracy, and democracy has elasticity. And some stretch it so far that it is unrecognizable. You remember Smallwood in his hey day. He would preach they the first job, the main job, the primary job, the most important job etc. of any politician was to get elected, and then get reflected. And the main way to get elected, and re-elected was through pork barreling, roads, public services, etc. to those who elected you. That was politics at its best, or worst. Of course trumpie has taken it several steps further, including get help from Russia and any means possible, including physical violence. So that's a long stretch, and you put the fear of the devil and God in the people to get your vote. Then you become a diticator. But there is also room for statesmen or women in a democracy, who will always do the right thing for the people in general and the province or country. They are in politics for the right reasons, not to get re-elected, but to do what is right. They don't worry about getting re elected, if you don't like what I stand for then you will elect someone else. Remember John F. Kennedy's slogans, "don't ask what my country can do for me, but what I can do for my country". We seldom hear that now. And if one were to hear that today, you would be put in the nut house rather than the people's house. Does any sane politician have the guts to utter those words today, if so elect them, says Joe blow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-10006728595901878942020-02-29T11:42:35.655-03:302020-02-29T11:42:35.655-03:30Us Goofies don't respect the truth, we can'...Us Goofies don't respect the truth, we can't handle the truth. Besides, it's all Ottawa and Quebec's fault anyway.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-88233091153003275622020-02-29T11:25:33.286-03:302020-02-29T11:25:33.286-03:30CLIMATE CHANGE:
This past week:
1. Tech tat sands ...CLIMATE CHANGE:<br />This past week:<br />1. Tech tat sands 20 billion job abandoned by owner.<br />2. 20 billion expansion to the London England airport stopped by the courts, as not compatible with the Paris Accord. The expansion would have added 700 flight PER DAY! <br />3 World class Mark Carney, a Canadian warns companies to get in line with climate change issues or die on the vine.<br />4 Even Mobil distancing themselves from the worst of far right climate change deniers.<br /><br />Bruno should be keeping track and informing UG readers on these happening. He thinks it's a slam dunk to go Green, but questionable if we have time or tipping points overtake us? we need more than Bruno batteries.<br />5 High profile local environmentalists resigned here this week from lack of govn action.<br />Winston AdamsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-15867107180536897962020-02-29T11:19:39.602-03:302020-02-29T11:19:39.602-03:30WA @ 10:59:
And it seems as if you can’t quote co...WA @ 10:59:<br /><br />And it seems as if you can’t quote correctly.<br /><br />The Inquiry is to determine what went wrong, not reconsider any number of options that could have resulted in a different outcome. The discussion reconsidering what could have been done differently will be left to the PUB – but LeBlanc will certainly make recommendations suggesting Government policy changes and consideration promoting this.<br /><br />My views on the broadness of the ToR are well known – and to date no one has shown the exact language stating LeBlanc could call for a Forensic Audit, nor the language where he was specifically limited by the ToR language; and I have asked many times for that.<br /><br />Likewise, my views on LIL reliability and O/M are well known – and I do remember saying a long time ago completing and sourcing power from HQ as a possibility could be a likely outcome.<br /><br />You question on Fortis donations was answered repeatedly, go back and do a review – but you conveniently never commented when I provided you links on donations of several million $’s to groups like the Salvation Army, Gros Morne theatre, The Rooms etc.<br /><br /><br /><br />PENG2Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-47958194424066853142020-02-29T11:14:45.015-03:302020-02-29T11:14:45.015-03:30Further to my 27 Feb 11:28 comment (above), UG rea...Further to my 27 Feb 11:28 comment (above), UG readers should also read Edsel Bonnell's letter to today's Telegram (Please, no hype, no false ‘hope’; just facts instead of fancy).<br /><br />Mr. Bonnell states, in part:-<br /><br />"Politicians cannot be objective when it comes to findings which may adversely affect the districts they represent.<br /><br />Their priority, and rightly so, is to be elected and reelected. That’s democracy.<br /><br />So the experts who would take on this thankless but critical study (hopefully mostly volunteered or seconded from existing roles in public service, university, etc.) should do so in the best interests of saving and restructuring our province, without influence from interest groups or parochial concerns. They should be charged with telling it the way it is; no hype, no false “hope,” just facts instead of fancy. I believe our people deserve and respect the truth.<br /><br />The politicians could, and would, have their say in deciding on whether or not to accept the findings of the study." <br /><br />https://saltwire.pressreader.com/the-telegram-st-johns<br /><br />Maurice Adamsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-70454390783881629752020-02-29T11:11:36.144-03:302020-02-29T11:11:36.144-03:30Not aware if anyone here ever commented on softwar...Not aware if anyone here ever commented on software for the Maritime DC link ever having problems?<br /><br />That system I hear was by ABB. Those people made the 230 kv air blast breakers when I was with Hydro in the 70s,and we had many of those, and since into many fields including DC systems.And we hear of no software problem on the ML.<br /> Whether true or not, I hear GE has been paid 95 % of all contract money, so why should they worry as to delays causing us hundreds of millions year interest costs for schedule slippage?<br />Winston AdamsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-42362354812212325342020-02-29T10:59:06.569-03:302020-02-29T10:59:06.569-03:30Seems obvious PENG2 always prefers to discuss pol...Seems obvious PENG2 always prefers to discuss politics than engineering, do others here notice that?<br /> 1. he didn't respond to my comment on UG last piece on lack of a deep dive by Leblanc on Isolated Options, minimum was okay he said. Never said whether or not Leblanc was restricted on the N Spur stability, or calling the Justice Minister on the mercury soil issues etc<br /> On the greatest engineering boondoggle in Canadian history, a CIVIL engineering as to silt, an area he has expertise in, he seems to ignore, and deflects from my request to him to compare to MFs;write apiece for UG.<br /> On many of the challenges of reliability of MFs power and impact on Holyrood use, upgrades or replacement, he is mostly silent.<br /> The solution to 400 Mw of restraint of island power getting to the Avalon, he is silent.<br /> So much on engineering yet he seems obsessed with Paul Lane.<br /> Even the Quebec engineer who recently posted on UG, and submitted to the PUB an excellent piece, was ignored by PENG2<br /> On Fortis's 4-5 million charitable contributions average per year in Nfld, he didn't confirm the numbers he used. I thought is was 1 million per year, but could be wrong. Being a Fortis shareholder, it is good not to be biased to suggest they are world class in generosity, if they are not, so the ball is in his court on that.<br /><br />On issues of the Health Care Dept, yes funny so many in health care want to be Premier......worth discussion.<br />Winston Adams Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-36586306335693901042020-02-29T10:02:25.901-03:302020-02-29T10:02:25.901-03:30At least you and MA agree on one thing. Blue and R...At least you and MA agree on one thing. Blue and Red all the same.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-42427413679789193982020-02-29T09:22:38.215-03:302020-02-29T09:22:38.215-03:30Maybe another try at a discussion on the upcoming ...Maybe another try at a discussion on the upcoming leadership campaign.<br /><br />Apparently PL has a pretty short memory, and does no data review - he routinely claims he voted on best info available at the time for MF (well, the naysayers had the same info) and he obviously didn't bother to reviewed the 2018 PC leadership campaign rules (or statements I previously questioned if they had been released), but the people still elect him.<br /><br />See his telegram letter:<br />https://www.thetelegram.com/opinion/local-perspectives/letter-liberal-leadership-rules-symbolic-of-everything-wrong-with-newfoundland-and-labradors-political-system-417206/<br /><br /><br />For reference, the 2018 PC leadership financials are here:<br />https://www.pcnl.ca/node/466<br /><br /><br />To be fair, JA has declared for the Liberal leadership - maybe a review of the Cameron Inquiry (including the GT severance I have posted about several times before without comment) and the goings on at NLHC under his watch might be a worthwhile review for most.<br /><br /><br />I stand by my statement that neither the PCs or the Liberals are different in anything except colour - only the electorate can enact the changes needed.<br /><br /><br />PENG2<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-70420725194308071132020-02-29T00:23:59.019-03:302020-02-29T00:23:59.019-03:30There is a problem in your logic here Anon 21:26.....There is a problem in your logic here Anon 21:26...<br /><br />You can not have point No1 and point No4 together. You will have either one or the other.<br /><br />If you do a deal with HQ for them to pay now for what they will receive after 2041, Ok. But then, you can not ask CFLCo to double sell that power to HQ or anyone else : that power has been sold and paid for.<br /><br />If you wish to sell yourself CFLCo's power after 2041 and cash the money then, you can not pre-sell it now to HQ and ask them anything about it.<br /><br />About 13.8 billions due now for capital + interest for MF<br />Add extra interest on top of this for 20 years because HQ will not receive any benefit before 2041 (CFLCo's power and the benefit on it is already HQ')<br />At 7.2% of interest, a debt doubles every 10 years, so 4 times over 20 years, 13.8 * 4 = 55.2 Billions<br />Even the actual 1969 power contrat, over its 65 years, did not paid that much to HQ. So for HQ to collect back that 55+ billions and get some kind of benefit, UC will have to remain under their complete control and benefit for a solid 40 years if not even more.<br /><br />So no benefits from UC before at least 2080.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-2537990521057885132020-02-28T21:26:08.343-03:302020-02-28T21:26:08.343-03:30There are options that actually provide money from...There are options that actually provide money from what you have and not just begging for money. Fix your own house with what you have. <br /><br />1) the RBB plan that suggests revenues from future CF sales. tangible assets with value. <br />2) sell the gull island assets that you cannot build, make a deal for ownership stake and revenue sharing after HQ makes back their return on investment. an actual business deal<br />3) earmark percentage of oil revenues in a formula that actually lowers debt to fair and manageable level prior to 2041<br />4) ensure revenue sharing deals for CFLco post 2041 and, post 35 year NS deal, are in line with cutting debt levels from MF, in line with (1) and moving progressively into the next century. <br /><br />put that shit on paper. frameworks can be done. <br /><br />These options are real and not double speak political dog and pony show. I dont care what party brings us closer to bankrupcy. i care about someone willing to destory their political future and their party in an effort to save my grandchildrens future. but in an actual modern reality. not whatever twilight zone fantasy land we currently operate in where waiting around for santa claus is not an option.<br /><br />its not a hockey team. there is no reset button or draft lottery. they will take your houses. they will take your trucks. they will stop giving you cheap prime loans. the devil will come for his dues. this needs real solutions based on real tangible business transactions. not dreams and handouts. we’ve had three changes of governing models in a century. at some point it needs to work with grown ups and leaders. what do we try next, philosopher kings???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-54853925001927080502020-02-28T21:23:44.040-03:302020-02-28T21:23:44.040-03:30I saw one site says there was class action against...I saw one site says there was class action against Lennox, for other problems likely. Another says their mfg in Mexico caused quality problems. One review showed them as 1 star out of 5.<br /> Most minisplits are rebranded, as most USA mfgs don't make them, so components may have poor integration of controls (like GE software bugs for MFs). Reputable mfgs avoid that, so buy a unit that actually manufactures it own units and most of its own components and has good quality. There is a lot of junk on the market which should be avoided. <br /> When checking for reviews , go for at least 4 out of 5, and read up on the types of problems. Some reviews are questionable, so know the reputation of your installer, and check for others that have many years of success with that brand.<br /> I have had a programable thermostat almost cause a fire on a regular heater, the Marr connector melted, that would not have happened if the wire was soldered or even twisted with pliers instead of just trusting to the Marr connector for good contact.<br /> Radiant blowers heaters are big fire hazards.....ask the fire dept.I have some and never leave then on when away, nor when in bed asleep.<br /> I would guess 75 % of products (minisplits) are low quality ,customers thinking they are getting a bargain by saving a couple hundred dollars. Buyer beware, especially for minisplits. I want 18 year of life to say it's really good, and 15 is not too bad, over 18 is great, so far now going into year 11. Zero problems. But there is no perfect unit,and most problems are with installers, but with a recall, obvious a defective model. <br />Winston Adams <br /> <br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-43492519634155445462020-02-28T20:26:37.379-03:302020-02-28T20:26:37.379-03:30Easy fix. Tell me what the Turbine fix at MF will ...Easy fix. Tell me what the Turbine fix at MF will cost. PENG2, any word?Robert G Holmeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05356463540446993862noreply@blogger.com