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    Thoughts on transmission life, and final-drive ratio

    OK, This one has bugged me for years, but finally got around to posting it. The reason is because I'm more than doubling torque ratings on my car, and as it gets older, transmissions won't be cheap. Let's say that you have two transmissions, for this exercise, rated at 166 pounds feet torque...
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    Tall rider, bike reccomendations?

    A little history, I'm 6'3"", looking for an all-around decent motorcycle for fun and sometimes used for running errands. Been out of the bike scene for 30 years, so don't even know where to begin. Background: I'm a gearhead and ws even an auto mechanic for a while. I had a few cool bikes...
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    312 foot shot, lock if already posted

    It doesn't fit the cop haters here, but the 312 foot, one-shot pistol-stop (at night) of a sick individual bent on murder didn't even get a discussion? How many lives saved? What a tough crowd...
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    AT epic fail in debt discussions

    Is it just me, or are the majority of AT a bunch of moronic fucktards? I hear talking points repeated from watercooler conversations and clips from the news outlets without any true thoughts behind them. That being said, let's talk about facts for a second 1. The United States is...
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    Mid-FI dilemma

    I have a mid-fi setup by most audiophile standards 2 modded Adcom GFA 555II amps in bridged mono, with cooling fans Adcom GFA 565 preamp Modded Polk Audio Monitor 12 Series 2 speakers Asus Xonar D2X digital source (In the PC of course!) This issue is that the PC is now in another...
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    Is nobody the least bit bothered by Pelosi Bidens hypocrisy?

    Is nobody bothered that both Pelosi and Biden claim to be Catholic while disregarding the faith and it's very foundations? Both claim to be Roman Catholics, yet both are Pro-abortion and pro extended Gay Rights, which are explicitly AGAINST the church Canon Laws and beliefs. What other Laws...
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    what's a good choice for pcie x4

    So I have no choices but pcie x4 for my graphics (Dell SC440) and I'm leaning strongly towards a good nVidia 9600 gt 512 mb (256 bit), instead of an Radeon 3850 or nVidia 9500 GT card. I figure that anything faster is overkill and is just wasted ability...am I wrong? I want to use a good...
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    Gun control activist supplies illegal weapons to gang

    Of course now we know why he was for gun control...eliminate the competition, and you get better profit and better control over other gangs. Makes good business sense, but he's certainly lacking in being civic minded.
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    Arizona goes after employers hiring illegals.

    Arizona gets tough with two strikes and you're out! Law. The issue that I see with this is that the authority comes from a broadly written, strong law, and needs to be tempered with common sense and imagination. Obviously the employer isn't an expert with fraud documentation, nor do they...
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    Colbert in Dead Heat with Biden for President

    According to NY Post, Colbert netted 2.3 percent of Democratic vote while Biden is 2.7 percent of the vote. Obviously Colbert isn't a suitable candidate, but I do wonder if this just protest against the candidates already presented? He didn't rate with Republicans. Maybe they just don't...
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    Moderator I was beat to the punch, Merge with others!!

    14 year-old gunman shoots four and is at large. See other thread other AT thread Repost Anandtech Senior Moderator Red Dawn
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    go7600 PCI or ATI Mobility x1600

    I found a decent inside deal on a pair of notebooks. (I know someone who knows someone etc.) on a Notebook. Both are 15.4 inch display with a core 2 Duo T7200 OR T7400 and 2GB of 667mHz RAM. I'm a gamer, but budget challenged. I'm not certain which one would best suit me though. The...
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    "We will not be dazzled by money and special interests."

    "We made history and now we will make progress for the American people," she said. "We will not be dazzled by money and special interests." Nancy Pelosi upon her nomination by acclaimation... Hoyer beat her man and that's good. She is already pandering and playing good-ole-boy network...
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    Alcee Hastings

    So please explain how the new Speaker voted to Impeach a man for corruption, conspiracy, perjury and falsification of documents and now wants him to be Chair of the House Select Committee on Intelligence. A man that according to the articles of Impeachment that Pelosi voted on to Impeach him...
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    Any doubts about Murtha?

    John Murtha, the liberal anti-war poster child, has finally shown his true colors. His strongest supporter took a beating from him as he called an ethics and lobbying reform bill supported by Nancy Pelosi is "total crap", but then added that he would support it anyways. One should NEVER attack...
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    PSU step input damping..

    First off, I'm no electronic genius. I'm self taught the hard way (trial and error). My wife calls me Tim (as in TIm Taylor). I usually figure things out after a few mishaps, but this is getting expensive. I got a PSU that has been tinkered with a few times by the previous owner. I got it...
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    IE7 and Anand Tech

    I have IE7 Beta 3. As soon as I click the next button on ANY AT review, the window crashes to desktop. What gives? This didn't happen with IE6, or with some of the Beta IE7 versions. I'm miffed. The event viewer got me nothing at all that was useful, other than it is an application error...
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    HR4437 passes second hurdle, headed for Senate

    Bill HR4437 (Immigration Reforms) passed the second hurdle last week, but really only affects gang members, pedophiles and terrorists. the res of the Bill was de-fanged, and still allows for Jus Solis (Citizenship by Birth). It also allows certain groups to go on with business as usual...
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    How does "New" BH-5 mix with "Old" BH-5

    I have some extra "old" Kingston BH-5 and need more for a new project. Anyone know how compatible the "new" stuff, such as OCZ PC3200 Gold (supposedly made from BH-5 dies), or even some of the new UTT low latency is by comparison? It would be the cheap way to just get some new stuff to make up...
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    Any Chevy V-8 gearheads here?? Easy question for you!

    I took a break from arguing in AT P&N and was finishing an intake manifold gasket install and noticed that the distributor will not seat all the way. I have never worked on any American V-8. What's the issue here? I am trying not to force it in, because it would seem to be the wrong way to go...
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    UN fraud alert

    4500 companies in Oil For Food, almost half are corrupt. Gotta love the way they do business. No wonder that nobody was for stopping the program. Too much money on the table to think about alternatives.....
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    Ex Head of Syrian Intelligence found dead.....

    EX-Intel Chief found dead of apparent suicide I may not be Dave, but I can smell something rotten in this one. I don't buy suicide. I feel in my bones a Govt coverup of sorts.
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    Warm fuzzies in one of the most violent places anywhere.

    Violence, and a peacemaker U.N won't go there, Red Cross won't go there, Salvation Army nor any other Non-Governmental Organization, but a Lone Catholic priest, his assistant and a dog touch lives in a good way. This can work, but it takes time. Time is something that we all have enough...
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    Vigilante justice, or social cleansing?

    Vigilate Justice, or social cleansing? I am all for civilian justice to include civilian arrest and detainment of would be gangsters and scum. I draw the line at these groups acting as judge and executioner of the sentences, despite the alleged victims stained background. Who then is the...
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    Bush helps ADD children

    Mnemonic Enhancers for kids A certain person just PM'ed me and accused me of killing the entertainment value of some the forums. Here! This makes up for the seriousness. I hear the Guardian will be doing and in-depth on this very topic next week.;)
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    Al-Queda frustrated??

    Al-Queda leader frustrated and think that the West doesn't "get it"..... I think the West "gets it" just fine. It is Al-Queda that doesn't understand that the West is out for blood, not to save face or prove a political or religious point. At this point, the West has a reason to unify...
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    Political warfare ill-used???

    RAND article We do alot of meet and greet/humanitarian feel good meetings/missions, but often fail to follow-up or capitalize on them. I have been on missions that leave locals feeling like they matter, but without a follow-up, they often feel forgotten and often times resentful for the...
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    What does the U.S. really owe to soceity in general?

    CSM, good article It seems that this applies just as much towards individual States affected by the latest string of hurricanes as it does internationally to Nations. The United States as the sole Superpower has an obligation to help, but to also to refrain from helping at times. There must...
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    Germany restricts extradition, even with EU warrants.

    Link First they want the EU and tout it as the solution to everything, then they vote it down, then Scroeder gets a vote of non-confidence and will likely be replaced soon, and now Germany won't honor EU arrest warrants. I don't see this as making Spain any happier. I see the idea of the EU...
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    Deficit Shrinks???

    CNN National Review Christian Science Monitor Why is this not getting much coverage on the AT Forums?? If it continues at half this rate, then it will be more than Bush promised.
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    Worlds Ugliest Dog Crowned on Friday

    Link This thing is hideous! We could send THIS to the ME and scare the bejesus out of the terrorists!!
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    Japanese think outside the box with new drug.

    Japan thinks in reverse to come up with HIV treatment that may be promising. Instead of going after the virus, it shuts off access to healthy cells, redering HIV basically harmless. It tends to work best with certain X4 inhibitors AMD3100 or TE14011. It also does well when paired with other...
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    Army Brat takes Supreme Court seat in Georgia.

    Good to see that you CAN remove blinders at times Go figure that Ga. would elect a moderrate, controversial figure to it's Supreme Court. It's no suprise to me. I spnt some time in Ga. as an Army Brat myself. People there are not quite what they appear to outsiders.
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    U.S. Terror suspect treatment tame compared to Brits.....

    Link This just floored me. I had no idea how brutal this was until I read the article and did some outside fact checking
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    Non-U.S. Citizens belive in this country and it's ideals enough to die for it.

    Some give the ultimate sacrifice. It's a sacrifice that some give so that they can get ahead and out o poverty. Some for love of the country. Some fo honor and glory. All do it voluntarily.
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    RAND FINDS IMPRISONED LOW-LEVEL DRUG OFFENDERS IN ARIZONA AND CALIFORNIA TYPICALLY COULD HAVE FACED MORE SERIOUS CHARGES

    The theory is that is is incentive to talk. I hear so much about how the prison system is full of drug offenders who don't need to be there. This article insinuates that many of the low level offenders are in-fact, serious offenders in some states.
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    Cash for cleaning up corruption??

    a good commentary on doing the unthinkable...paying poor countries;at the same time increasing security I never thought of it this way before, but the poorest countries do pose serious threats. It may be a far cheaper solution to help their country through incentives and rewards, thus making...
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    Israel removes extremists from Gaza

    Link Israel clamps down on JEWISH extremists. Perhaps the Palestinians will follow suit?? One can only hope....This unilateral action sends more messages than a year of "Talks".
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    Mexicans to get voting rights (In Mexico)

    Link I see this as a good thing to a point. So long as the voter HAS TIES in Mexico apart from being born there, it would be in their best interest to vote for reform and economically stimulating programs and taxes in Mexico. That way perhaps they would consider moving to Mexico, instead of...
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    I'm vacationing in Sweden!

    Sweden legalizes looking up skirts. Warning: You are about to enter the Weekly World News. This site is unquestionably the finest news source on this or any other planet, having claim to have broken the "Boy age 9, raped by Gay Bigfoot" story that CNN never touched.