Recent content by GalvanizedYankee

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    Civics Quiz

    28 :)
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    Father 'murdered' by son, aged 8

    Wow! It takes an off topic mod to get that off topic... :laugh:
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    Father 'murdered' by son, aged 8

    The 8yo was probably abused even though "they" say there is no record. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmpzaM00y8I&NR=1
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    Teacher in hot water for political bias

    I voted Obama and this teacher is very wrong.:disgust:
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    Educate me on break in period

    I like this guys attitude... http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm I have built hundreds of diesels. Warm'em up on the dyno, check for leaks, then full power run for about a half hour. During the 1/2 hour temps(oil and coolent) come down and power goes up.
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    Bump in sidewall, is it a problem?

    Suprised to see that on a Michelin. It is a separation and a blow-out is probable but it could be run quite awhile w/o real issue. My advice?....replace it ASAP. Separations are caused by a number of things. http://www.google.com/search?h...ead+separation&spell=1
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    Sarah Palin's Greatest Hits

    I will miss her. The shaking of the bangs with that put-on little girl voice... You betcha, golly-gee.:laugh: As to healing? This Country is polarized to the max. Sure glad the religious right was not as active as in the past. :roll: Looking forward to Tina Fey having atleast one...
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    Official Election 2008 Results Thread - Federal

    I feel better already. Live feed from Democracy Now. http://www.democracynow.org/
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    Official Election 2008 Results Thread - Federal

    Voted Obama this early am, very short line. Vid is an embrace of techs' sig... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...wEGodk&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...9T8P1w&feature=related
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    Why won't my car jump start?

    Jumper cables could have an open or high resistance internal connection at one of thier lugs or they were not wiggled around enough to make good contact. Meh! Skoorb has always come out with the right answer for anything concerning cars in the past so he will figure this one out too. :laugh...
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    Why won't my car jump start?

    If the "dead" battery was very warm to the touch during the jumping process it prolly has a shorted cell or two. Replace the battery. Cables have been known to develope high resistance connections internally, like between the cable wire and the lug. Replace cables if there is any doubt about...
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    Bought a motorcycle helmet today - now with pics!

    check here... http://www.newenough.com/ The best non-leather gear. Read what they have to say about cordoba nylon... http://www.motoport.com/ That said, my Winter gear is Firstgear 600 denier corcoba nylon. For gosh sakes post on a m/c forum, like pashnit.com. :D
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    Bought a motorcycle helmet today - now with pics!

    Meh! Old wives tail imo. Gutted my Randy Mamola replica to make a low wattage table lamp. Only the foam around the lower edge had gone bad. Balclavas get washed after three wearings.
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    Bought a motorcycle helmet today - now with pics!

    KBC is a good brand. At present I'm using a cheap AFX fullface in silver...works for now but want another ARAI. Wore my last ARAI for 12 years, it stayed fresh because I always wore a cotton balaclava....underwear for the head.:cool: Worth the view...
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    OUCH!!!!!! My insurance is going to quadruple the next 6 months onwards

    http://www.pashnit.com/forum/s...45&highlight=insurance