I think unleaded engines couldn't use the leaded gas, but old engines could run on unleaded.
If my motorcycle didn't have a catalytic converter on it, it could run on leaded fuel alright. Apparently the lead can mess up the cat, causing it to overheat/melt/block the flow of exhaust gases (and, presumably, melt other things).
I'm pretty sure that older cars, designed to burn "leaded fuel" would just ADD lead afterwards, if needed. I've seen 'lead additive' used quite a bit in big, old boats. Leaded gas "paved the way for the development of the high-power, high-compression internal combustion engines that were to win World War II and dominate the U.S. automotive industry until the early 1970s."link
Many insurance companies actually don't make all that much money
Well, they seem to be doing alright in Canada.
They respond to criticism of their earnings by stating that some insurance products are more profitable than others; overall though, profits look good.
The best thing a consumer can do is, as you said, shop around.
Understand the 'benefits' you're paying for; if your auto policy covers you for 80% of your net lost income, can you survive on that? Does your life insurance/travel/medical cover you if you've been drinking?
You should check out the Panasonic Lumix FZ-30.
I read/researched/demo'd/messed with a lot of different cameras when choosing one. I ended up with the Lumix FZ-5 because it's AF is a lot faster than it's competition (Sony H1, Canon S2IS, Kon-Min Z5).
I considered DSLR for a long time but I wanted the 'compact' size of the FZ-5, and didn't want to carry extra lenses.
I've got a 5MP, fast AF, great lens (although not as nice as the glass on the FZ-20 and 30). I didn't get a few features that the Sony/Canon had - no flip lcd, no VGA video - but I did get a camera that takes better pictures. A DSLR would take much better shots in low light or at higher ISO (my FZ-5 is useless at ISO400) but DSLR didn't suit my needs.
but what was done clearly shows how commercial software works.
Had the document not been edited as Microsoft "asked", there would have been no news about this.
TFA shows the 2 sentences that were removed, barely any 'help' to OSS.
All the media (well, if anyone but/. reads it) is worth far more than those two sentences.
MS gets bad publicity, everyone at the conference finds out the document was 'fixed', and OSS gets more media.
each night before going to bed (I'm always careful to not accidently switch off the fridge).
Assuming you're not getting up several times through the night to open the fridge, why not unplug it too? I wonder how well insulated a newer model fridge is... That's worth me buying a little thermometer to test I think!
Good call - bottled water is definitely the best plan.
I was thinking more along the lines of using the purifier bottle (better than a filter bottle) if in an area where you'd be drinking water from a tap (i.e. community centre, hotel, water truck) as an extra level of safety. Even if the water was clean the distribution system may not be.
You'll want a sturdy set of work boots. Perhaps even steel toed shoes.
Absolutely - if you don't have any, check with local EMS/Police services to find out what they wear. You're looking for something safe, lightweight, good ankle support, and waterproof.
A headlamp is a great thing (this one has a dual-bulb system).
All this stuff is for you.
If you're looking for stuff to bring for other people down there... bring money. Go there, find out what's needed, drive away, buy the stuff they need, and bring it back to them.
The danger is that tugging and pulling at the cloth just might loosen some vital piece (e.g. a tile) of the spacecraft.
Okay but they don't seem too concerned from nasa.gov
"Mission managers decided to remove two gap fillers that are protruding from areas between heat-shielding tile on the Shuttle's underbelly. It is a relatively simple process that can be accomplished as an add-on task to Wednesday's spacewalk."
People "married" through "common-law" aren't necessarily married for the 'purpose' of having children. Could it be for tax purposes? Could it be for love?
Also, "same-gender marriage" will always be impossible Impossible?
Nope.
simply because they cannot sexually unite.
That's news to them I bet!
You can use Google to find your own relevant link to confirm "homosexual sexual unity"...
If you mean they can't have children, well then they fit right in with many heterosexual couples in this world. Perhaps adoption?
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I've already been modded "offtopic" today, but that's a damn funny post.
Which isn't always a bad thing
I think unleaded engines couldn't use the leaded gas, but old engines could run on unleaded.
If my motorcycle didn't have a catalytic converter on it, it could run on leaded fuel alright. Apparently the lead can mess up the cat, causing it to overheat/melt/block the flow of exhaust gases (and, presumably, melt other things).
I'm pretty sure that older cars, designed to burn "leaded fuel" would just ADD lead afterwards, if needed. I've seen 'lead additive' used quite a bit in big, old boats. Leaded gas "paved the way for the development of the high-power, high-compression internal combustion engines that were to win World War II and dominate the U.S. automotive industry until the early 1970s."link
Large aperture increases depth of field
Larger apertures (i.e. f/2.8) have a shorter DOF than small apertures (i.e. f/22).
DOF info
Many insurance companies actually don't make all that much money
Well, they seem to be doing alright in Canada.
They respond to criticism of their earnings by stating that some insurance products are more profitable than others; overall though, profits look good.
The best thing a consumer can do is, as you said, shop around.
Understand the 'benefits' you're paying for; if your auto policy covers you for 80% of your net lost income, can you survive on that? Does your life insurance/travel/medical cover you if you've been drinking?
And remember Even if the insurance company doesn't pay a dime, an accident is an accident, and your rate will increase for 6 years."
What a great business to run.
Think reception will improve?
To whom it may concern...
Pandamic isn't a real word.
Oh, yeah?
errrr, try this one instead.
You can try and drive out in your car.
You'll be going nowhere, because everyone else will be trying to go, too.
My motorcycle will make much better time.
You'll be fine!
I was going to post that correction too and I would've if I hadn't looked at the pictures and got distracted
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You should check out the Panasonic Lumix FZ-30.
I read/researched/demo'd/messed with a lot of different cameras when choosing one. I ended up with the Lumix FZ-5 because it's AF is a lot faster than it's competition (Sony H1, Canon S2IS, Kon-Min Z5).
I considered DSLR for a long time but I wanted the 'compact' size of the FZ-5, and didn't want to carry extra lenses. I've got a 5MP, fast AF, great lens (although not as nice as the glass on the FZ-20 and 30). I didn't get a few features that the Sony/Canon had - no flip lcd, no VGA video - but I did get a camera that takes better pictures. A DSLR would take much better shots in low light or at higher ISO (my FZ-5 is useless at ISO400) but DSLR didn't suit my needs.
You just violated my patent
You sunk my battleship.
the FBI aren't [complete] morons
Care to provide a link to back that up?
Didn't think so.
but what was done clearly shows how commercial software works.
/. reads it) is worth far more than those two sentences.
Had the document not been edited as Microsoft "asked", there would have been no news about this.
TFA shows the 2 sentences that were removed, barely any 'help' to OSS.
All the media (well, if anyone but
MS gets bad publicity, everyone at the conference finds out the document was 'fixed', and OSS gets more media.
Either way it costs you the same amount of energy to keep the temperature constant.
Okay, but we're talking about the power used when it's not being actively cooled - things like the clock, computer, GPS.
How much energy does the fridge use in 'standby' mode?
each night before going to bed (I'm always careful to not accidently switch off the fridge). Assuming you're not getting up several times through the night to open the fridge, why not unplug it too?
I wonder how well insulated a newer model fridge is... That's worth me buying a little thermometer to test I think!
The Weizzmann Institute (from TFA) doesn't list it on their Press Release page
They did figure out how to get hydrogen using solar energy, but that was announced back in April.
Good call - bottled water is definitely the best plan.
I was thinking more along the lines of using the purifier bottle (better than a filter bottle) if in an area where you'd be drinking water from a tap (i.e. community centre, hotel, water truck) as an extra level of safety. Even if the water was clean the distribution system may not be.
You'll want a sturdy set of work boots. Perhaps even steel toed shoes.
Absolutely - if you don't have any, check with local EMS/Police services to find out what they wear. You're looking for something safe, lightweight, good ankle support, and waterproof.
Bring one of these for yourself, and recommend that each group member brings their own.
Bring one of these.
These are great too, you'll want dry feet.
Some sort of protective glove. Leather/Kevlar etc are all good. Bring a box of nitrile gloves too.
A headlamp is a great thing (this one has a dual-bulb system).
All this stuff is for you.
If you're looking for stuff to bring for other people down there... bring money. Go there, find out what's needed, drive away, buy the stuff they need, and bring it back to them.
Also for you, bring some beer.
Good luck.
You owe me a keyboard too.
The danger is that tugging and pulling at the cloth just might loosen some vital piece (e.g. a tile) of the spacecraft.
Okay but they don't seem too concerned
from nasa.gov
"Mission managers decided to remove two gap fillers that are protruding from areas between heat-shielding tile on the Shuttle's underbelly. It is a relatively simple process that can be accomplished as an add-on task to Wednesday's spacewalk."
It returns 2/10.
I had fun clicking though.
Children are the purpose of marriage...
Really?
Marriage Definitions
People "married" through "common-law" aren't necessarily married for the 'purpose' of having children. Could it be for tax purposes? Could it be for love?
Also, "same-gender marriage" will always be impossible
Impossible? Nope.
simply because they cannot sexually unite.
That's news to them I bet! You can use Google to find your own relevant link to confirm "homosexual sexual unity"...
If you mean they can't have children, well then they fit right in with many heterosexual couples in this world. Perhaps adoption?
"Are we being sensored?"
You mean like a Level 3 Sensor sweep of us?
I would think that if 'we' were to be censored, 'they' could probably just delete our posts or prevent us from typ
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