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    Shaft Wear

    For those in the engineering world. How would I describe too much lash or clearance at a bushed end of (connecting rod) of a linear plunger pump such as a cat pressure washer pump? Engineer speak for longitudinal lash?
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    Football player to the rescue...but

    The hero was kicked off the team for standing up to the bully and helping the blind kid. Please sign the petition linked. Petition here
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    Great jokes!

    A mathematician and an engineer decided they’d take part in an experiment. They were both put in a room and at the other end was a naked woman on a bed. The experimenter said that every 30 seconds they could travel half the distance between themselves and the woman. The mathematician stormed...
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    Hearing Aids

    I'm seeking some advise and personal experience from anyone who uses hearing aids and what to look for in price,quality,and what is just junk. This is for a friend who is a 78 year old machinist,any help would be great.
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    Nissan? New kind of ugly.

    New Titan? Either i'm getting too old or truck designers are trying to make them look hideous. Edit:Boy,that kinda slapped me in the face when i opened that link.
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    Ionized H2O

    Is this just a fancy version of mineral water? A friends' wife was diagnosed with cancer and was told to drink ionized water versus regular. I thought someone here may know and give me the straight deal vs. hype.
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    Sgt. Tamoressi released

    That's about all we know right now ..but thank God,and non-stop coverage by Fox News. His Mom never quit trying to get someone,any politician,the main stream media...anyone.Van Susteren was instrumental in her coverage into the campaign to get him released.
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    Movie: Fury

    Just came back from seeing it.All i can really say is..WOW.I usually have an easy time formulating the proper words..not this time.At the very least,i'm still processing this. We drove back home in mostly silence.Very powerful.I'll be thinking of this movie for a long time. I'll have to really...
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    Holy Cow!

    The Aviationist.
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    2014 Rav 4 rental experience

    Brand new Rav with only 1600mi on the clock today,i'll just give my cliffs-notes. Roomi-ness (front row) has a wide seating area,good leg/hip room.I was nicely surprised by this. The backseat area is surprisingly large, plenty of wiggle room,feels comfy and the seating is slightly theater...
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    MacDill Airfest 2014

    http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/robbal1973/slideshow/ There are about 10 photos unrelated,oh well.Also a couple weeks late just not enough time. Next is the Sun-n-Fun fly in,pix to follow later.
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    Or how about this?...ya,i'm reminiscing

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bw9gLjEGJrw
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    Who remembers?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=endscreen&v=gp5JCrSXkJY
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    Too good to be true?

    craigslist Mileage not listed.No hint of history or backstory,only one pic?.I dunno... I'm tempted to call tommorrow for details.
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    You gotta see (read) this..

    http://1023blakefm.com/the-manliest-craiglist-post-ever/ Does this link work? yeah, it's up,just making sure.
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    Need a new bike frame.

    Found a Caloi mtb frame (polished) in excellent condition for $75.Question is should I even think about using my current no name (non-sealed cartridge) bottom bracket,or spring for a sealed BB?...Would the frame be worth this type of upgrade? It's one of their higher end models although I can't...
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    Ok,Im gonna open a can of worms.

    My grandad once told me of the way to repair fenders was to melt lead ,apply ,then file it down to make a body repair...being he worked for Ford and then for Kelsey-Hayes,I had no reason to doubt him.Anyone know of this repair method? edit: this was prior to 1950 any thoughts??? please no...
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    Endeavour

    Just landed with 123M + on the clock. I had to stay up to watch it.Just spectacular night landing. Gets me every time.
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    Fresh Intel...

    Has led to 40 new captures in Abbottabad.Looks like it's already paying off. Reports are still sketchy,I don't have a link yet,sorry.
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    new post

    I look at the hmmwv vids and I cant believe that the 'civis' dont know that you have to keep brake pressure on to keep the axles 'locked up' thereby giving max traction.Or maybe they've never enlisted.
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