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I realized as soon as I posted that the question was too general in nature. It depends on the term, when you get in and when you get out. However I am wondering what effect this may have on mortgage rates (won’t matter to me either as I just refi’d), and inflation in general. Perhaps it is a sign that we are about to join the Europeans.

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[quote=CA renter][quote=moneymaker]Anyone know why they roll a humungous fire truck along with the ambulance on a call that is clearly not fire related. Perhaps if they had not done that then station 17 would have had someone there to save the life of that person that died in their driveway a week ago.[/quote]

From another thread…

[quote=CA renter][quote=briansd1][quote=no_such_reality]

Same basic mindset as with LAFD that requires a fire truck team to be dispatched on every call even though 98% are medical only calls.

A city that isn’t growing and rejuvenating is a stagnant and dead city.[/quote]

I agree.

Old folks on fixed income in a no-growth city won’t be paying the pay raises of public employees.

It’s kinda screwed to dispatch fire engines for medical calls. I’ve noticed that way too often.[/quote]

In many cases, the fire engines/trucks are dispatched because they can arrive on scene sooner. In many (most) departments, there are more trucks/engines than ambulances because when there’s a fire, they need all the trucks (and often bring trucks in from neighboring departments, too). They typically don’t need multiple ambulances all at once. If the ambulances are in a distant location or on other calls, the patients can be treated sooner; and in emergency services, response times are everything.

Anyway, the trucks/engines that you see dispatched to medical calls almost always have paramedics (that tends to be the requirement these days, though there might be some with older EMTs) and all the medical equipment. They can treat the patient sooner. The difference between an engine/truck and ambulance is that the truck can’t transport.

Additionally, most ambulances only have two employees on board (two paramedics or paramedic/EMT team). On many calls, they need additional personnel because one or two people might be working directly on the patient [edit: and getting medical history from family members or searching through medicine cabinets, etc. if no family member is there, etc.], another communicating with the hospital, another setting up equipment/medication, one to possibly deal with transport/helicopter landings, etc. (you don’t see this at the site, they almost always have to transport the patient to an off-site landing zone). Then, there are the 300++ pound patients who need to be carried down stairs or through narrow passageways, etc.

Believe it or not, the fire departments do know what they’re doing. Even though you might not understand what’s going on, it doesn’t mean that they’re wasting resources or taxpayers’ money.[/quote][/quote]

I’m sure I could justify needing “helpers” in my job too, doesn’t mean I’m going to get them though because I work in the private sector. I would have no problem with the ambulance calling out the fire truck if they needed the jaws of life or something they don’t have, but every single call- they roll a big fire truck-seriously!

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I’m always amazed how handicapped people can get in and out of lifted 4×4 trucks, yes I see them all the time parked in the HC spots.

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Anyone know why they roll a humungous fire truck along with the ambulance on a call that is clearly not fire related. Perhaps if they had not done that then station 17 would have had someone there to save the life of that person that died in their driveway a week ago.

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I can’t remember the last time I didn’t pay taxes, so either I am fortunate or I need to hire an accountant. I don’t understand how the rich can pay no taxes, and yet I’m sure it happens.

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I’m having a problem with one of my TV’s. The problem is it is intermittent, so I don’t have a whole lot of faith that it can be fixed permenently without the shotgun approach. It is probably a cold solder joint in the power supply somewhere. I will agree that modern day TV’s are much easier to work on(no high voltage capacitors to worry about), they are more similar to computers really than CRT’s. 3 different voltages and other than the initial 120V coming in, nothing over 24V. Let us know if you are still happy in 90 days, and I may look the guy up.

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I know I don’t get to vote. It is really just a thought experiment, now if some genius in this group comes up with a good idea, then I think there is a chance the “powers that be” might stumble upon it. I don’t know that anything will make a difference in the long run, but I know how politicians always feel like they have to do something. P.S- My idea would just be a stroke of the pen. I’m definitely not saying it will cure the world’s woes.

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87k seems high for an older mobilehome. As to resell value that would depend entirely upon the condition of the mobilehome but primarily upon the lot rent. That is why I do not recommend a mobile home, because the most important variable (lot rent) is out of control.

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AN there may already be 10 nuclear plants there. The east coast has way more nuclear plants than the west coast, about 10 times more.

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I submit that my idea allows all the above to occur. Most people with significant 401K’s have good credit, many are underwater, most that are under water would love to refi, the loans/withdrawals(your choice) are in essence interest free, as the interest goes back into the 401k-minus the yeary maintenance fee(if a loan occurs). I personally would not benefit a lot, but it would give me the option to withdraw money so that I could invest in specific stocks(and not be limited to what’s in the plan), and maybe the best reason of all is it would be by choice, if you don’t want to take it out, then don’t. It would also be a tax cut because the IRS would not get that 10% penalty fee. Ok I guess Hobie’s idea would not be met

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Here’s where I bought mine from. http://www.esslinger.com/watchcrystalsflatmineralglass.aspx
All you need is a micrometer to measure the diameter and thickness of the glass once you get it out.Ater taking the back off and removing the “guts”, the crystal just pops out through the back. There is generally a plastic ring around it,just save it for the reinstall.The biggest downside is the shipping and waiting, I did call around and it is a bit pricey to have it done by a jeweler.

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Does anybody know if CA puts points on record here for infractions in other states?

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I have a $50 watch from Costco, a Wenger I think. Use to worry about scratching it, then I learned how to change the crystal myself. They are so inexpensive I ordered a whole bunch online for the future. Funny thing is since I’ve changed it I haven’t gotten any scratches on it, so maybe they use cheaper crystals @ the factory.

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equalizer you may want to get a sandwich bag, fill it with vinegar and place it on your shower head (where it is) rubber band or tape it there over night or for 24 hours. Then see if your flow is better.

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I think that is a good strategy. I personally am picking today as the start of inflation, the future will prove me wrong most likely, but without QE3 I could be right.

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