My 2003 Toyota Echo turns off the compressor when the accelerator is nearly floored. It says so in the manual, and the ac stops working when I floor it up mountain freeways. If I want to stay cool I downshift and don't floor it. Same RPMs, but the compressor stays engaged.
Diesels are ready for a big comeback now that ULSD is the norm in the US. Failing that, you can just import a diesel from anywhere and burn local fuel safely. That wasn't the case until just a few months ago. No efficient diesel engine makers wanted to bother with making their engines work with filthy US diesel. Now they don't have to.
I like my Echo. It's sad they don't make them anymore. I don't like the Yaris as much, although if I can get a diesel Yaris I'll do it. 60mpg!
I only get 40mpg doing pure level interstate driving, but it's an automatic transmission. 35mpg isn't bad for a $10k car that's roomy and fun to drive.
The new rules will lower mileage on all cars, hybrids will simply be the hardest hit. The article isn't too specific, but I'm assuming this is due to low temperature conditions and hard acceleration. Hard acceleration kicks the engine on more quickly, and cold weather means the heater will be on. I'd expect the inclusion of stop-and-go conditions would affect conventional cars more than hybrids, but apparently this isn't enough to compensate for the other changes in the tests.
I always thought of myself as a diehard keeper of old formats. I still have open-reel tape decks. Strangely, I haven't used my vcr in years now. I mostly used it to record TV shows but now I just get them from emule. I haven't found any shows currently on the air that aren't widely available. I won't even care when analog TV dies. I just don't use it anymore.
You are totally wrong. You can only bring 3oz containers of liquid on planes. All snow globes are prohibited. Check here
In the US, the DMCA prohibits circumventing copy protection. DVDs are copy protected. The software to rip copy protected DVDs is illegal to sell in the US.
Not to mention surgical implantation of explosives. It could be done months before the bombing and the explosives could be spread in a lifelike manner in the body. Exploratory surgery on 1/4 of travelers?
Wow. I don't know where to start with this one. First, judging by appearance is idiotic. It isn't what I was talking about either. It's also something high school kids judge by nearly entirely. It's also something high school kids do no matter what you look like. Look like a jock? You're going to get shit for it in certain circles. Look like a nerd? Ditto. Sluts, punks, stoners, band geeks, computer nerds, preppies, fatso, beanpole, shorty, "how's the weather up there?" etc. They all get made fun of. You want a frickin prize? At least you can dress differently if you decide you can't hack the particular insults you're getting.
I don't think you understand religion. It is a group by definition. You don't like it, don't join the group. You can't be seriously talking about someone independently coming up with a theological perspective on their own that "just happens" to involve a strung-up hippie named Christ?!?
Finally, you want to dress like a goth, you gotta take some responsibility. If you don't want to be seen as a whiny self-absorbed shoegazer you'd better step up whenever someone dressed in black acts like that. Give them shit, write sad poetry about it, start a band, something. Don't just sit there and whine that people are being judgemental and don't understand you. You're just reinforcing the goth stereotype. Dressing in black used to be cool. Beatnik, Johnny Cash cool. Take it back!
Disclaimer: I tend to dress in black and even dabbled in deathrocksterism. I've found that a few simple things will stop the name-calling. Try being happy. Nobody makes fun of the laughing goth. Wear sandals instead of pointy-toed shoes. Try a khaki army coat. Confuse people.
I am aware of non-offensive Christians. I am friends with some. I believe they are in the minority, which is unfortunate. I also believe that they are responsible to some degree for their more insane brethren. Where are all the "true Christians" when atrocities are committed in the name of Christ? They are often all too silent. If I saw a huge uprising of Christian outrage whenever some preacher spouted unchristlike hatred, greed, bloodlust, or judgemental hokum I'd have a lot more respect for the faith.
I salute you for attempting to correct the negative stereotypes. Keep it up, make it loud and popular and I'll salute the whole Christian faith. Let the far-right extremists dominate the political and theological discussions, and I'll continue to dismiss the faith out of hand.
Like it or not, any religion will be judged by its followers. It's up to you how your religion is perceived.
There are ads in TV shows and movies. There are ads in every retail store. I see ads on buses, storefronts, people's clothing, and in every house I've visited.
I'm repulsed by this parasitic ubiquitous curse, but I don't delude myself that I'm ad-free just because I skip ads and use filterset G.
I apologize for insulting you. It was out of line. My first reaction is to overreact when someone complains about Christians being judged. I try to be polite in general and often succeed. I think I was provoked by your use of "Absurd" and "foolish," and escalated from there.
You stated that it is invalid to judge people based on their beliefs. I gave some cases where it is valid to judge people based on their beliefs. Your assertion was disproved.
I wanted to point out that there isn't just a switch in the game that keeps nonbelievers from winning. That'd be a nice simple crack.
The game is a story that describes the book of revelation, which is a story where Jesus comes back from Heaven and smites people and the good guys win forever. You can't crack the game trivially to change the outcome, although it'd be funny to give Jesus a red complexion, a pointy beard, and hooves.
I think I'm missing a gene. I don't care what country you're from, I don't care what your race is, I don't care about your religion, I don't care what football team you support. I keep seeing people willing to kill over these things I don't even care about. Either most people are crazy or I'm missing the part of my brain that cares about this kind of crap.
I can't even imagine going to war. I'd do anything I could to get out. Unless my home, family, or friends was under direct immediate attack there is nothing that I care about enough to go kill and die over. Unless you like emacs, in which case DIE INFIDEL!!
Heh, you're preaching to the choir on this one. I was raised Baptist and really liked parts of the Bible. I was confused by how different the Jesus of the Bible was from the people at my church, especially my pastor. They kept talking about how the bible was the most important thing, how it was pivotal. But they ignored most of its teachings. And they grew hostile towards me when I had questions about possible contradictions in the bible. So I'm not religious anymore, haven't been for 20 years. I still know more about the bible than many Christians do, though.
Nice, this conversation was over before it began. Grow up.
OK Mr. "Absurd. Prejudging...is foolish" hypocrite, I'll grow up just for you. You have to be polite first, though. And I'm going to presume you don't have a response to my post.
Having Christians run around killing nonbelievers is offensive to certain people. They're applying pressure to Wal*Mart to drop it. This is normal.
If there was a game about whites killing blacks, the NAACP would be applying pressure. If it were about slaughtering Jews the anti-defamation league would be up in arms. What are you surprised about? Freedom of speech includes bitching about someone else's speech. Freedom of speech includes lobbying to remove other people's speech from a public business.
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Between uninsured drivers and drivers who carry the minimum, they'd be lucky to have their medical bills covered.
My 2003 Toyota Echo turns off the compressor when the accelerator is nearly floored. It says so in the manual, and the ac stops working when I floor it up mountain freeways. If I want to stay cool I downshift and don't floor it. Same RPMs, but the compressor stays engaged.
Diesels are ready for a big comeback now that ULSD is the norm in the US. Failing that, you can just import a diesel from anywhere and burn local fuel safely. That wasn't the case until just a few months ago. No efficient diesel engine makers wanted to bother with making their engines work with filthy US diesel. Now they don't have to.
I like my Echo. It's sad they don't make them anymore. I don't like the Yaris as much, although if I can get a diesel Yaris I'll do it. 60mpg!
I only get 40mpg doing pure level interstate driving, but it's an automatic transmission. 35mpg isn't bad for a $10k car that's roomy and fun to drive.
You could rig a loudspeaker playing semi engine noise or perhaps train noise. That'll get attention!
The new rules will lower mileage on all cars, hybrids will simply be the hardest hit. The article isn't too specific, but I'm assuming this is due to low temperature conditions and hard acceleration. Hard acceleration kicks the engine on more quickly, and cold weather means the heater will be on. I'd expect the inclusion of stop-and-go conditions would affect conventional cars more than hybrids, but apparently this isn't enough to compensate for the other changes in the tests.
I always thought of myself as a diehard keeper of old formats. I still have open-reel tape decks. Strangely, I haven't used my vcr in years now. I mostly used it to record TV shows but now I just get them from emule. I haven't found any shows currently on the air that aren't widely available. I won't even care when analog TV dies. I just don't use it anymore.
You are totally wrong. You can only bring 3oz containers of liquid on planes. All snow globes are prohibited. Check here
In the US, the DMCA prohibits circumventing copy protection. DVDs are copy protected. The software to rip copy protected DVDs is illegal to sell in the US.
I'd expect any corporate-owned newspaper to be against limiting the influence of corporations on government.
It's sad that kids these days don't know who Robert Smith is.
You forgot one: anyone who claims to be 13 is an FBI agent.
You're wrong. Blimp was probably named for the noise it makes when you strike it. Take a look here
Works fine in 1.5.0.8 with flashblock/adblock. After I enable flash it works as good as any flash based page.
I'm sad that isn't a functional site. I'd have used it.
Not to mention surgical implantation of explosives. It could be done months before the bombing and the explosives could be spread in a lifelike manner in the body. Exploratory surgery on 1/4 of travelers?
Wow. I don't know where to start with this one. First, judging by appearance is idiotic. It isn't what I was talking about either. It's also something high school kids judge by nearly entirely. It's also something high school kids do no matter what you look like. Look like a jock? You're going to get shit for it in certain circles. Look like a nerd? Ditto. Sluts, punks, stoners, band geeks, computer nerds, preppies, fatso, beanpole, shorty, "how's the weather up there?" etc. They all get made fun of. You want a frickin prize? At least you can dress differently if you decide you can't hack the particular insults you're getting.
I don't think you understand religion. It is a group by definition. You don't like it, don't join the group. You can't be seriously talking about someone independently coming up with a theological perspective on their own that "just happens" to involve a strung-up hippie named Christ?!?
Finally, you want to dress like a goth, you gotta take some responsibility. If you don't want to be seen as a whiny self-absorbed shoegazer you'd better step up whenever someone dressed in black acts like that. Give them shit, write sad poetry about it, start a band, something. Don't just sit there and whine that people are being judgemental and don't understand you. You're just reinforcing the goth stereotype. Dressing in black used to be cool. Beatnik, Johnny Cash cool. Take it back!
Disclaimer: I tend to dress in black and even dabbled in deathrocksterism. I've found that a few simple things will stop the name-calling. Try being happy. Nobody makes fun of the laughing goth. Wear sandals instead of pointy-toed shoes. Try a khaki army coat. Confuse people.
I am aware of non-offensive Christians. I am friends with some. I believe they are in the minority, which is unfortunate. I also believe that they are responsible to some degree for their more insane brethren. Where are all the "true Christians" when atrocities are committed in the name of Christ? They are often all too silent. If I saw a huge uprising of Christian outrage whenever some preacher spouted unchristlike hatred, greed, bloodlust, or judgemental hokum I'd have a lot more respect for the faith.
I salute you for attempting to correct the negative stereotypes. Keep it up, make it loud and popular and I'll salute the whole Christian faith. Let the far-right extremists dominate the political and theological discussions, and I'll continue to dismiss the faith out of hand.
Like it or not, any religion will be judged by its followers. It's up to you how your religion is perceived.
There are ads in TV shows and movies. There are ads in every retail store. I see ads on buses, storefronts, people's clothing, and in every house I've visited.
I'm repulsed by this parasitic ubiquitous curse, but I don't delude myself that I'm ad-free just because I skip ads and use filterset G.
I apologize for insulting you. It was out of line. My first reaction is to overreact when someone complains about Christians being judged. I try to be polite in general and often succeed. I think I was provoked by your use of "Absurd" and "foolish," and escalated from there.
You stated that it is invalid to judge people based on their beliefs. I gave some cases where it is valid to judge people based on their beliefs. Your assertion was disproved.
I wanted to point out that there isn't just a switch in the game that keeps nonbelievers from winning. That'd be a nice simple crack.
The game is a story that describes the book of revelation, which is a story where Jesus comes back from Heaven and smites people and the good guys win forever. You can't crack the game trivially to change the outcome, although it'd be funny to give Jesus a red complexion, a pointy beard, and hooves.
You're right.
I think I'm missing a gene. I don't care what country you're from, I don't care what your race is, I don't care about your religion, I don't care what football team you support. I keep seeing people willing to kill over these things I don't even care about. Either most people are crazy or I'm missing the part of my brain that cares about this kind of crap.
I can't even imagine going to war. I'd do anything I could to get out. Unless my home, family, or friends was under direct immediate attack there is nothing that I care about enough to go kill and die over. Unless you like emacs, in which case DIE INFIDEL!!
Heh, you're preaching to the choir on this one. I was raised Baptist and really liked parts of the Bible. I was confused by how different the Jesus of the Bible was from the people at my church, especially my pastor. They kept talking about how the bible was the most important thing, how it was pivotal. But they ignored most of its teachings. And they grew hostile towards me when I had questions about possible contradictions in the bible. So I'm not religious anymore, haven't been for 20 years. I still know more about the bible than many Christians do, though.
OK Mr. "Absurd. Prejudging...is foolish" hypocrite, I'll grow up just for you. You have to be polite first, though. And I'm going to presume you don't have a response to my post.
Having Christians run around killing nonbelievers is offensive to certain people. They're applying pressure to Wal*Mart to drop it. This is normal.
If there was a game about whites killing blacks, the NAACP would be applying pressure. If it were about slaughtering Jews the anti-defamation league would be up in arms. What are you surprised about? Freedom of speech includes bitching about someone else's speech. Freedom of speech includes lobbying to remove other people's speech from a public business.