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I've been entering that contest almost daily. The prospect of winning a BD CPU that can be sold or swapped for a 2600K is just too tantalizing.

If the Civic is that bad, then how horrible must the Jetta be?

No small diesel? I am disappointed.

That's a little presumptuous, no? It's similar to what this guy did in Oshawa when the Camaro came out. Not my cup of tea, but I admire his support for his employers.

If it's the same neighbours that you mentioned in a prior thread, then I think it's time started getting the law on their backs. Seems like they just don't care.

Your mangling of the English language, for one! LOL!!

If there is a thousand years worth of oil, then be prepared to pay a thousand times more for its extraction. Nobody is saying we're running out of oil; instead, we're running out of cheap oil. How many more BP spills or Nanhuangcheng Island's are we willing to risk? Do we want to expend enormous quantities of thermal energy just to extract oil from tar-sands in Alberta and Utah? Do we really want to drill miles into the Earth's crust to get at another million barrels? Remember, it's not just cars that require oil. Fertilizers and herbicides for food. Plastics. Manufacturing processes... It makes pure logical sense to ease the pressure on the oil supply. Considering the automobile is a major consumer of this resource, it behooves us to explore and develop alternatives. If we don't, the cost of living for all will continue to rise, among other things. One of the main reasons to support electric cars is to avoid the European situation. Instead of a fuel-sipping micro-car, you can get a comfortable sedan like the Volt. Plus, if more people shift to electric cars, that means people who want a V8 will continue to be able to buy fuel at a reasonable price. Real 'car guys' actually appreciate electric cars. Electric cars are innovative, and push technological boundaries; exactly what the 'car guys' throughout history did.

That's why I don't give out gestures to motorists in the first place. Because all it does is make people mad, and it's not like I haven't had a couple dumb driving moments either. Nobody is perfect. As long as I'm safe, that's what matters.

Simple! To piss off the people who just gave them the finger and making them stay mad all day long! In your case: MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! LOL!

I have an LG 5450 from 2003. Built like a tank, which suits my needs just fine.

I'd say its entirely reasonable to ask them to check the spark and fuel first. I'm surprised they didn't do it first... those are some of the first things any mechanic should check. At least they are when I work on bikes. The whole point of fixing something is to use deduction to eliminate potential issues. I too, would demand they check the spark, and fuel first before allowing them more time for labour.

And we have the winner for creepiest avatar since Clarkson.

If you're too big to get comfy in a midsize family car... You should consider... Walking! MIGHT DO YOU SOME GOOD!!

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In that case, upgrading your internet would have little benefit. Eliminating cable, and just having the basic FIOS like you do now would be the best way to go. And if you do decide to watch shows, movies or download media, the internet will be more than adequate.

I'd assume your FIOS is rated at about 15Mbit down/5Mbit up, which is quite speedy. Even if the actual speed isn't the same as advertised, I doubt going up the next tier would make much difference for browsing. The thing to look for is the amount of data that your plan allows you to access. If you decide to ditch the cable, and view TV shows online, you'll want to check with (Verizon?) about how many Gigabytes per month you are allowed before incurring a penalty.

Or a nicely sized computer monitor with HD resolution for even cheaper.

There's always services like Hulu which let you watch shows online. If you decide to go that route, you may want to see what your ISP's bandwidth limits are. It may be worthwhile to take some of the money saved from the cable subscription, and use it for a higher bandwidth cap.

Of course the rider was an idiot. But that does not allow Ocn to act like one, either. If a motorcyclist does burnouts in city streets to 'impress' chicks, there's a 95% chance he's an inexperienced rider. Ocn's actions could have totally thrown him off, potentially leaving Ocn with a vehicular manslaughter charge. Had the rider instinctively turned his hands in the opposite direction of Ocn's car out of panic, he would have counter-steered right into the Ocn's Fiesta, or another vehicle. It's called 'being a responsible adult.' That rider will get his, because Karma exists and what goes around comes around.

Update July 9th, 2011 I've put on just over 1000 kilometers on the bike. There have been some caveats, but the experience is still quite positive. Mechanical Musings: ---- In May, I saw that there was a trickle of fluid from the right fork's dust seal. For whatever reason, there was a fork fluid leak and it nearly got to my brakes. There was no noticeable damage to the fork or the sliders, so I decided to do a slight rebuild and fork fluid change. The fork fluid seals were about four bucks apiece and two containers of fluid were about twenty. Disassembly was quite simple, although it required a second person to assist in removing and replacing a stopper ring that held a spring seat in place. I had to push down on the spring seat, while my buddy grabbed at the ring with a pair of small screwdrivers. Everything was held by a vice, with only very little pressure to avoid ruining the fork assembly. I noticed a fishy smell, so considerable amounts of moisture entered the fork. There was also some light corrosion of the spring seat that I rubbed off with an emery cloth and some WD40. Pumping the old fluid out was simple enough. Replacing it with new stuff was slightly tougher, as Suspension forks often require very exact measurements of their fluid. Mine required 9.2 oz per fork, so I needed some measuring cups from the kitchen handy, as well as a couple smaller ones for medicine to get the best measurement. Driving the new seal with a 39mm fork seal driver was effortless. I'd recommend one to any budding mechanic, but PVC piping will work too. So far, I have not seen any leakage from the forks. I make a point to check every time that I am about to ride. Either way, a bike this new and with this little mileage shouldn't have fork issues. Hopefully it's an isolated incident. ---- The stock exhaust, has a tendency to rust. This is due to its location, right at the bottom of the bike. If you live in a city like mine where there is a lot of rain, you'll want to take some measures to keep the exhaust looking great. After a wash, simply apply a liberal amount of WD40 onto the muffler and exhaust. It seems to work well enough. ---- Brake fluid jobs are incredibly simple. The Buell's small size make it easy for one person to pump the brake levers for pressurization, and quickly zap the wrench back and forth to spit out the old fluid. All you need is an 8mm wrench, a clear container, some clear 1/4 inch inside diameter tubing, and DOT4 brake fluid. A motorcycle stand is best to make the bike centered, but a piece of wood underneath the kick stand will suffice, as long as the owner is careful. It took barely 10 minutes per brake, and the bike stops on a dime. I would recommend any beginner do this job to learn about their bike, look for any potential issues unrelated to brakes, and to make their ride as safe as possible. ---- The bike's stellar fuel economy has a downside: it runs quite lean. This is purely intended, but it means that there are 'pops' when decelerating, and when rolling down hills. For a beginner, this may cause concern, but it's fine. But it does mean that the bike's powerband is compromised too. More advanced riders, will want to re-jet their carb's and access the air mixture screw to richen things up. I aim to do both of these in the near future. ---- Riding Reflections ---- The seat is still incredibly comfortable, and the bike's ergonomics are excellent. Everyone who has sat on the bike - male, female, short, tall - have all found a good seating position. The seat is mentioned constantly. Harley deserves credit for making a bike that gets potential riders excited based not on looks or performance, but on the merits of comfort and handling. ---- No helmet lock?! Seriously Harley? The Ninja 250 has one! There are occasions where I'd rather leave the helmet with my bike, and not have to juggle my gear. A rider can purchase a cable, and thread it around the bike and through the helmet if need be. But this just seems like an oversight. ---- Off the line performance in second gear still continues to impress. The massive amount of low-end torque means that zipping in and out of traffic is a cinch. ---- That off the line performance is tempered somewhat by the clunky transmission. Hitting neutral, or false neutral happens a little too commonly and can be disconcerting. ---- All in all, I'm still happy with the bike despite its issues, some of which I touched upon in the first review.

A few more angles here, on the creator's blogspot: http://yanabriggs.blogspot.com/2011/06/2020-chevrolet-era.html

Like... nothing? He's not a natural politician. He had enough trouble exacting change in GM's bureaucracy, it'd be even worse dealing with Michigan's. Not to mention all the glad-handling that comes with the job.

Great music. Lousy car.

What I do find odd is how you refused to use your cellphone when driving. That's great... but the alternative (trying to play chicken with a motorcyclist) is far more dangerous. It's not that hard to have snapped his license plate, come the next intersection... And worrying about holding up traffic? I'm sure a lot of fellow motorists wouldn't have minded if you took info. They probably dealt with his $h!, too. Next time, just record info and report. A lot of hooligans often have outrageous, and recognizable helmets. So if you can't ID the bike, just add his helmet design to the report. I always keep pen and a realtor's notepad in my truck and on my bike because it always comes in handy. I've found cops are quite happy about arresting motorcyclists. More and more people will gravitate towards bikes as gas prices climb. Get used to more idiots on the road with GSXR's and Ninja's. They used to drive crappy Buicks and Accords. Now, they're on bikes.