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    47 people incarcerated in a plane for nine hours (What if it happened to you)

    Trapped in a plane for over 9 hours. What if it happened to you. When I heard and read this story it just pissed me off. Have we become so spineless, so afraid of the rule of law in the USA that 47 citizens would allow themselves to be held hostage, incarcerated, jailed against their wills on...
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    Alternator problem, Low voltage, please check my work

    Alternator problem, Low voltage, please check my work. Saturday morning I go to start the car and I get a sluggish start. I'm on my way to make an errand so I stop by the auto parts store to check the battery. They check the battery in the car with a black box of sorts and they report that the...
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    Change your oil every six months..WHY?..Time vs. mileage

    I have a question about how time or the age of oil affects its quality and its properties. Here is my scenario. My Supra is not a daily driver. I changed the oil back in January of 2009 and as of July 2009 I have only driven about 2,500 miles. I have read the articles in the forum about...
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    Pre-order Windows 7 from Microsoft for $49.00

    Pre-order Windows 7 from the Microsoft store for as low as $49.00 Neowin has a link and info here. Sounds like a great deal if your planning to upgrade your OS and you build your own systems. I have been using the RC for some time now and I have to say Microsoft has redeemed themselves since...
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    "Who" meets "Ray Liotta"

    "Who" meets "Ray Liotta" Nice guy! First Hollywood movie star I ever met. Once again I blink when the flash goes off. :nono:
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    Free toilets in Texas

    Get a free toilet if you live in Austin Texas. Your tax dollars hard at work.
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    Power steering pump noise, whine, binding, flush - Fix

    This thread is really more about a fix than a problem. I hope it might help out someone in the future with a similar problem. My power steering pump steering pump started whining all of a sudden. It started making noise for just a few seconds when you first started the car. In a matter of 3...
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    I deserve the Hall of Shame....Code 24

    Like the title says. I buffaloed myself big time today and deserve a swift kick in the ass. I fabbed up a ghetto heat shield and I pulled my Apexi intake out of storage and preceded to remove the stock CAI. No big deal a junior member could perform this task with one hand tied behind his /...
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    Anyone remember the movie "Outbreak" Swine flu notice

    Sounds like this swine flu outbreak is getting serious. It has crossed the US border and several states are reporting in to the CDC. My wife and I work in the medical field and our district hospitals have put us on alert. :nono: Sorry to be a killjoy on a Saturday night but watch the news...
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    Just another afternoon thunderstorm in South Florida

    Just another afternoon thunderstorm in South Florida. In a matter of 90 minutes we had 6-8 inches of rain, a tornado, and then sunshine once again. This camper rolled a good 150ft from the yard where it was located through a fence and ended up in the canal. Total loss.
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    Rust in the coolant system

    Please see the attached pics and give me your opinions on the red rust film and particles I keep finding inside my hoses. I've been replacing my hoses and every time I change one I find this horrible film and crud inside of them. Some of the hoses also had a white crust on the ends. It looks...
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    Tech geek alert!! ... Buffalo is back!

    Buffalo access points are back on sale in the US. Yahoo! Great alternative to linksys for 3rd party firmware from dd-wrt and tomato.
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    Men, Women & children making and selling guns 24/7

    While we sit around and play with our xbox and wii the rest of the world is hard at work making a living out of guns, drugs and terror. We are out gunned, out manned and broke $$$. Welcome to Pakistan.
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    Laptop battery purchase question / advice.

    I have a dell inspiron 1000 that needs a new battery. Problem is the old battery says 9.5 volts on the pack. When I do my search I keep coming across some 9.5v and some 14 volt batteries. If I use the dell battery number ( Dell P5413 ) I get mixed results as well..... :1zhelp: Happy...
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    Photo caption help

    So my company wants to show some office photos at the Christmas party but we would like to add some humorous photo captions to the photos. Kinda like the comic books with thoughts, bubbles and such. Anyone know of any freeware or a program you can point me too. Thanks.
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    Spark Plug grease / lube on threads?

    I bought some plugs at my local Napa and the parts guy told my to make sure and lube the spark plug threads and spark plug boot with dielectric grease. Now I have heard of putting a small amount of dielectric on the spark plug ceramic to ease the removal of the boot from the spark plug. Should...
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    Digital projector opinion

    The company I work for wants to buy a digital projector for laptop presentations. Somehow I've been chosen for assignment. I know nothing about projectors. Price range should be around $500-600 dollars. Here is my pick. ViewSonic PJ551D 1024 x 768 DLP Projector 2300 ANSI Lumens 2000:1 -...
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    Front door speaker, door panel, removal and replacement.

    Removing and replacing your front door speaker and door panel. Tools: #1 Philips head screwdriver. Small flat head screwdriver. Electrical tape Pliers 4" speakers TSRM reference page for the door panel removal. My HU is stock and I plan on keeping it that way. I replaced my...
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    $1,000 fine for speeding 50 mph over limit FL

    $1,000 fine for speeding 50 mph over limit takes effect in Florida. Take note FL Supramaniacs. :icon_eek:
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    Steering pulls to the right (Resolved 11/08)

    My steering pulls to the right. You have to hold on to the wheel especially at highway speeds or the car will change lanes by itself. I went to the local goodyear for an alignment and the alignment was off. They put it to specs and the mechanic took it for a test drive. The mechanic tells me...