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From: Lance (News Which Effects the Team)
Remote Name: 65.88.106.1
Date: 23 Apr 2004
Time: 03:10:28
Here is some current news this week, which has been and/or will be effecting us. Auto Technology, Car Washing, Drought Situation, Fuel Prices and Coming Labor Sources. Run Flat Tires are one of the fastest up and coming automotive safety technologies, cost is about $300 per car (4 wheels) here is an interesting article: http://www.autospies.com/article/index.asp?articleId=2860&categoryId=1 . We are seeing some great new technologies becoming common place and this will help American’s from dying. We have been discussing this for a while: http://parthe.net/_cwg0404/00000008.htm and here is some interesting news on that subject: Regarding our thoughts here: http://parthe.net/_cwg0404/00000003.htm . I would like to add these links to the discussion: http://www.macom.com/automotive/mkt_auto_sensors.jsp and http://www.valeo.com/gb/activities/switches_systems/radar.asp . The question is who is going to save the lives of car washes with the new emerging competition? Car Dealerships building car washes? Yep, did you think otherwise? Buckeye Nissan wins OK for car wash, detailing. Source: Columbus This Week Newspapers - Columbus Area, OH. At its April 15 meeting, the Hilliard Board of Zoning Appeals upheld an appeal by Buckeye Nissan, 3919 Parkway Lane, of a zoning officer's denial of a permit. http://www.thisweeknews.com/thisweek.php . Looks like Arnold will have to save the car washes in CA and he is working on it big time as employee costs threaten the industry. Car Washes are quite pleased with the first step of workmen’s compensation reform in CA; http://www.carwash.com/news.asp?mode=4&N_ID=47166 . But if we do not get more reform expect more robots to do the work; http://www.carwash.com/news.asp?mode=4&N_ID=47169 . But of course sometimes humans, well certain humans in bikinis can bring in more customers, must hand it to the New Zealanders. In Auckland Car Wash Features Bikini Clad Models. Source: Xtra News - New Zealand. Taking the car to the car wash will never be the same again on Auckland's North Shore. Bikini Models is offering the ultimate in washing? http://xtramsn.co.nz/news/0,,3767-3275922,00.html . Of course it is hard to run a business, which requires lots of water, without said water, Bikinis or not?. For instance this week Idaho decided 15 counties were in Emergency Drought Status. In Las Vegas, Nevada they seem to still be trying to figure out what to call their dilemma, and to say it is anything by less than serious would simply be more sugar coating, the situation is dire there and Phoenix and San Diego, Riverside and San Bernardino ought to also take notice. A Task Force Tackles Water Levels In Lake Mead and last time we were in town it was down to 52% . Source: KVBC - Las Vegas, NV. Lake Mead provides southern Nevada with its drinking water and attracts more than nine million visitors each year. As southern Nevada. http://www.kvbc.com/Global/story.asp?S=1797496&nav=15MVMRb9 . But if you think Las Vegas and the South Western US is the only place with issues, check out the Great Lakes? Who pulled the plug: Source: BOATERS suffer low-water headaches WJRT - Flint, MI. Fenton Township - (04/21/04)-- Residents along three mid-Michigan lakes are upset about the level of the water-or lack of it. http://abclocal.go.com/wjrt/news/042104_NW_r2_ponemah.html . Of course there is still lots of water to drink. A Car Wash is now Closed in MT as situation turns critical: http://www.carwash.com/news.asp?mode=4&N_ID=47211 . Idaho is getting as bad and some parts worse than MT and the droughts there are serious: http://www.watertechonline.com/news.asp?mode=4&N_ID=47134 . Emergency, big time. It is serious folks, Well we can always blame each other, deny the problem and call our attorneys? http://www.watertechonline.com/news.asp?mode=4&N_ID=47192 . Yes, Like that will bring the rain clouds in? Yah, that will get people to respect and conserve? Sure that attorneys are going to make it rain now? Typical liberal smack, “I’m going to sue you, NA NA NA NA NA.” This can even affect the car wash fundraisers as water runs low, luckily we do have a chapter in our Car Wash Fundraiser Book which half of it discusses the policies and BMPs for water conservation: http://www.carwashguys.com/fundraisers/ch2.html also of interest: http://parthe.net/_cwg0404/00000006.htm . There was huge article in the Idaho Statesmen about Car Wash Fundraiser and the comments included water conservation, we are waiting for that article. Speaking of issues in car washing, we also worry about the diesel costs as cuts are needed and will run deep in cuts in Truck Washing? Probably yes. RETAIL Diesel Prices Ready to Blast Off, According to OPIS. Source: Yahoo News (press release) - Lakewood, NJ, April 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Trucking fleets may face a budget-busting surprise in the next few weeks. High gasoline prices expecting $1.80 per gallon. http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040419/nym179_1.html . Florida state is doing something about the prices when they can. Gas Tax cut in Florida, prices keep climbing Diesel at $1.74, usually you will see a recession after 6 months after 3 months of such prices. Not a good sign for the standard of living of Americans; Florida legislature first to respond on a tough decision. http://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/stories/2004/04/19/daily20.html?f=et64 . Arnold christened the first fuel cell station: http://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/stories/2004/04/19/daily25.html?f=et76 First Hydrogen station christened in CA? http://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/stories/2004/04/19/daily25.html?f=et76 And on Mars maybe we can use the electricity already there? Maybe; Electric Dust on Mars; http://www.spacedaily.com/news/mars-dust-04a.html . Energy costs here are hurting small businesses and will be a tough road. Another issue effecting car and truck washing and even oil change business is the Quality Labor shortages? Yep, and it is everywhere folks: http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d04488.pdf . We have been talking about this a lot lately for instance this thought: http://parthe.net/_cwg0404/00000005.htm . Have any comments or questions? Email me at Lance@carwashguys.com
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