Saturday, March 15, 2014

What was China like in the 1990s?




L'Carpetro


Was it still significantly more Maoist and old fashioned than today or was it already pretty materialistic and Westernized? Did bikes still outnumber cars in 1999?


Answer
The Chinese GDP per capita was only 300 dollars in 1990.

In 2013, it's 8,271 by nominal exchange rate, and 12,472 by PPP (i.e. purchasing power parity).

Total GDP in China was only 200 billion dollars in 1990, in 2013 it's 9,372 billion dollars.... or 9.372 TRILLION DOLLARS.

In the 1990s, no Chinese own cars, in 2013, car ownership in urban area is UNIVERSAL. The Chinese buy 0 cars in 1990, they buy 20 MILLION in 2013.

In the 1990s, there was no express ways in China, in 2013, The Chinese express way (or highway) system EXCEEDED US INTERSTATE HIGHWAY BY 30% ! OR 97,234 KM, THE US HAS 78,281 KM.

In the 1990s, China was not industrialized, industrial output is lower than Canada... In 2013, THE CHINESE INDUSTRIAL OUTPUT IS 48% HIGHER THAN UNITED STATES. (Notice, United States is 15 times the size of Canada, in terms of Industrial output).

In the 1990s, traveling in China by train was miserable, it's no better than India... In 2013, The Chinese mainly take high speed trains that travel more than 300km/hr, in 1990, there were 0 km high speed raillines in China, in 2013, 70% of high speed raillines in the world are in China.

In 1990s, No Chinese travel abroad for tourism... In 2012 alone, 85 million Chinese have gone to foreign countries for recreation purposes, and spent 112 billion dollars abroad for tourism ! THE HIGHEST IN THE WORLD, OUTSTRIP THE DISTANT SECOND ... US BY 43% !

Literally 900 million Chinese people were lifted out of poverty because of CHINESE GROWTH.

The difference is HUGE, and remarkable to say the least. Look how far they have gone !

@WNL: YOU COULDN'T BE MORE BITTER, The very fact that negative news about China are freely reportable within China BY Chinese media shows degree of freedom is greatly improving in the country IN THE FIRST PLACE ! PERIOD !

@Liu: WRONG ! If only those who are connected with the government can get rich, how come 900 MILLION WERE LIFTED OUTTA POVERTY? ARE YOU SAYING THERE'RE 900 MILLION CHINESE WHO HAVE SPECIAL CONNECTIONS WITH THE GOVERNMENT??? ! PREPOSTEROUS ! BE PROUD, LIU, YOU ARE ALSO CHINESE, BE PROUD, AND BE A MAN !

@Sense: YOU REALLY HAVE NON-SENSE. Back in 1978, 95% of Chinese population lived under 2 dollars a day, in 2013, only 7.8% live under 2 dollars a day, in effect more than 900 MILLION WERE LIFTED OUTTA POVERTY. YOU JUST CAN'T DENY THE TRUTH.

@FREAKLY: Haters are always gonna be haters, I'm not gonna argue with you, it's very very sad that you choose to be a self-hating Chinese whereas actually trying to make the world a better place. RIP.

Red colored strip on the on-board camera of the teams' first drivers are gone?




entwined


If you noticed, the teams first drivers' red strip on their on-board cameras are gone. Only the yellow ones on the second drivers are there. Any ideas on why is that? In my opinion, red and yellow is more ideal for better distinguishing of the cars.


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It's still supposed to be there: http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/290933/camera-colours-for-the-2013-f1-season/

Red Bull
Red: Sebastian Vettel
Yellow: Mark Webber

Ferrari
Red: Fernando Alonso
Yellow: Felipe Massa

McLaren
Red: Jenson Button
Yellow: Sergio Pérez

Lotus
Red: Kimi Räikkönen
Yellow: Romain Grosjean

Mercedes
Red: Nico Rosberg
Yellow: Lewis Hamilton

Sauber
Red: Nico Hülkenberg
Yellow: Esteban Gutiérrez

Force India
Red: Paul di Resta
Yellow: Driver TBA

Williams
Red: Pastor Maldonado
Yellow: Valtteri Bottas

Toro Rosso
Red: Jean-Ãric Vergne
Yellow: Daniel Ricciardo

Caterham
Red: Charles Pic
Yellow: Giedo van der Garde

Marussia
Red: Luiz Razia
Yellow: Max Chilton

I had to chuckle when I saw who got the red camera at Mercedes...




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What kind of car should I get?




fr33sh95


Im turning 16 and the maximum I can spend is $20,000. I like suvs or sporty looking sedans. I really like the 2010 4runner but I think that's too expensive and too many people drive the model before that.
I don't care at all if its an old model and used



Answer
Your probably going to prefer a New car rather then a Used car for $20,000 but if you are in the market for a Used car aswell you could always try searching for a 2006-2007 Infiniti FX35 crossover, its fast, sporty, luxurious and more affordable to maintain compared to a BMW or a Mercedes. And If your in the market for a new car then I would suggest the NEW 2011 Kia Sportage. Now Im usually not a big fan of Kia at all but thier new Sportage SUV has diffently caught my attention. One of Audi's Cheif Designers helped design the 2011 Kia Sportage which is why the SUV may resemble a little to the Audi line up, this is why the Kia sportage recieves familar styling Q's such as LED Day time running light like the ones found in an Audi, LED tail lights that embed them selves into the rear just the way the A4 is designed. The Kia Sportage is diffently a good looking car to me, It comes with features/options like a Panoramic sunroof, LED Head & Tail lights, Hands free Bluetooth and the best thing of all is that the car starts at $18,295 brand spanking new. Its not the most amazing affordable SUV out there but its deffintley one that is worth taking a look at. Here are some pictures the 2011 Kia Sportage.

http://motorimpress.com/images/news/07.2010/2011-kia-sportage/2011-kia-sportage-10.jpg
http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/2011_kia_sportage_images_main.jpg
http://caraudiomag.com/sites/default/files/images/00000/72/85/2011_kia_sportage_front_hood_view.jpg
http://www.drivearabia.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/2011-Kia-Sportage-3-450x324.jpg
http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/2011_kia_sportage_press_images_main.jpg
http://cicip.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/2011-Kia-Sportage-Colors-Picture-Rear-Side-Exterior-900x600.jpg
http://getcar.co.kr/data_carpix/1/36/sportageR_sunroof-b.jpg


EDIT: Now If your looking for a luxury sport SUV then your obviously going to have to buy a used car becuase most luxury sport SUVs start at $35,000 and exceed $75,000. Although I would not recomend a luxury car to a 16 year old I cant forbid them either, some used Luxury sport SUVs under $20,000 are a 2005-2006 BMW X3, 2004-2005 BMW X5, 2005-2006 Infiniti FX35. If your interested in a sedan you can easily get a used 2006 BMW 325i or a 2007 BMW 328i for under $20,000, you can also search for some 2006 Lexus IS250 sedans or a 2007 Infiniti G35 sedan.

Edit: And to the guy who thumbed me down below cause I know it was him, dont listen to a word he says. Japenese cars are the most successful auto manufacturers, if anything dont buy American. No one buys American cars anymore, I mean there is a reason why Hummer, Mercury, Pontiac and Saturn are all being discontinued by the year 2011.

i need help on what car should i pick?




Matthew


ok i want all u peps seeing this pick any car you would recommened from $0 to $80,000


Answer
With a budget like yours, your selection of cars are almost endless. In today's market, many Auto Companies are offering cars with exceptional performance and luxury for around your budget. The first logical choice would be German cars, but contrary to popular belief, Japanese automakers are offering many cars that can surpass many of those German cars. Porsche would be the first car you should be looking at. These cars are just magnificent and surprisingly reliable. Porsche basically wrote the book on How To Build a Sport Car and other automakers still try to surpass them and every time, fail. Here are some cars that you might find of interest:

News Cars for Around $80,000:
2010 Nissan GTR (AWD 0-60 3.5 sec) (#2 BEST BUY) $82,000
2009 Porsche Cayman S (RWD 0-60 4.3 sec) $61,000
2010 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 (RWD 0-60 4.5 sec) $57,000
2009 Lotus Exige SC (RWD 0-60 4.5 sec) $70,000
2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG (RWD 0-60 4.5 sec) $58,000
2009 Cadillac CTS-V (RWD 0-60 3.9 sec) $60,000
2009 Lexus IS-F (RWD 0-60 4.5 sec) $58,000
2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK 550 AMG (RWD 0-60 4.7 sec) $65,000
2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG (RWD 0-60 4.5 sec) $65,000
2009 BMW Z4 Twin Turbo (RWD 0-60 4.9 sec) $52,000
2009 BMW 750Li (RWD 0-60 5.1 sec) $81,000
2009 Dodge Challenger SRT-8 (RWD 0-60 4.9 sec) $40,000
2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS (RWD 0-60 4.6 sec) $35,000
2010 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (RWD 0-60 3.5 sec) $77,000
2010 Ford Mustang GT (RWD 0-60 0-60 4.9 sec) $28,000
2010 Ford Mustang Roush 427R (RWD 0-60 4.7 sec) $43,000
2009 Pontiac G8 GXP (RWD 0-60 4.5 sec) $37,000
2009 BMW M3 (RWD 0-60 4.3 sec) $57,000
2009 Jaguar XFR (RWD 0-60 4.7 sec) $80,000
2009 Infiniti G37 Coupe (RWD 0-60 4.9 sec) $37,000
2009 Nissan 370z Nismo (RWD 0-60 5.1 sec) $40,000
2009 Nissan 370z (RWD 0-60 4.7 sec) $30,000
2009 Jaguar XK (RWD 0-60 5.2 sec) $84,000
2010 Chevrolet Camaro Hennessey (RWD 0-60 4.2 sec) $60,000
2010 Audi S5 Coupe (AWD 0-60 4.9 sec) $52,400

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Would you be okay with a TSA checkpoint at the end of your street?




lil' autar


To keep you safe. REALLY REALLY safe.

After all, terrorists can be lurking anywhere?
Hey Ing Soc .... not sure you're getting the point of the question. Would you be okay with it, or not? If you're afraid to think about it, I understand.
So Colonel .... you didn't answer the question either. Would you be okay with a checkpoint at the end of your family's street, or not?
Ok Colonel, thanks for answering.



Answer
Hell no!

WTF is all this, "if you have nothing to hide then what's the problem"...

What's the problem? It's a direct violation of our rights, that's the problem...

Do you have kids, and if you do, how can you not have a problem with them getting groped by some sicko in the name of national security?

Oh no, you must think that any asshole with a badge is automatically a good guy, right?

Police officer shot, killed by fellow officer trying to arrest him for Sexual Misconduct Against a Minor -
http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/01/28/10259852-police-officer-shot-killed-by-fellow-officer-trying-to-arrest-him?lite

Bad Cops in TX and CA: In Less than 2 Weeks, 2 Cops Arrested for Having Sex with Minors -
http://dirtysouthnews.com/2012/01/29/bad-cop-in-tx-and-ca-in-less-than-2-weeks-2-cops-arrested-for-having-sex-with-minors/

Ohio police officer arrested, charged with sex crimes against a minor -
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/634ce43b8456443dbea34455d730d7f3/OH--Sex-Charges-Ohio/

Portland police officer arrested for alleged online corruption of a child, luring a minor -
http://www.q13fox.com/news/kcpq-portland-police-officer-arrested-for-alleged-online-corruption-of-a-child-luring-a-minor-20120329,0,6316434.story

Stillwater Police Officer Sentenced For Sex Acts With Minor -
http://www.1600kush.com/story.php?id=3590&section=1

Raleigh police officer arrested for soliciting teen for sex -
http://coastal.news14.com/content/653936/raleigh-police-officer-arrested-for-soliciting-teen-for-sex-appears-in-court/

Louisiana Cop Arrested for Sex with Minor -
http://www.policemag.com/Channel/Patrol/News/2011/12/20/La-Cop-Arrested-for-Sex-with-Minor.aspx

Former Long Beach police detective sentenced for underage sex -
http://www.presstelegram.com/news/ci_18699869?source=rss

Do you really think the TSA isn't employing pedophiles and rapists? Given what being a TSA screener entails, I'd imagine that they attract an even higher percentage of sickos than that of local police...

And guess what, TSA screening stations are coming to a highway near you soon...

TSA screenings aren't just for airports anymore -
http://articles.latimes.com/2011/dec/20/nation/la-na-terror-checkpoints-20111220

AND ALL THIS FOR WHAT????????? To save us from the boogie man? Give me a break.......

In the real world, as the National Safety Council notes:

-- You are 17,600 times more likely to die from heart disease than from a terrorist attack

-- You are 12,571 times more likely to die from cancer than from a terrorist attack

-- You are 11,000 times more likely to die in an airplane accident than from a terrorist plot involving an airplane

-- You are 1048 times more likely to die from a car accident than from a terrorist attack

--You are 404 times more likely to die in a fall than from a terrorist attack

-- You are 87 times more likely to drown than die in a terrorist attack

-- You are 13 times more likely to die in a railway accident than from a terrorist attack

--You are 12 times more likely to die from accidental suffocation in bed than from a terrorist attack

--You are 9 times more likely to choke to death on your own vomit than die in a terrorist attack

--You are 8 times more likely to be killed by a police officer than by a terrorist

--You are 8 times more likely to die from accidental electrocution than from a terrorist attack

-- You are 6 times more likely to die from hot weather than from a terrorist attack

http://georgewashington2.blogspot.com/2011/06/fear-of-terror-makes-people-stupid.html

Fun ((long)) Survey!?




�cottonca


PLEASE COPY AND PASTE QUESTIONS!
1.Current hair color?
2.Do you dye it?
3.Are you patient?
4.Do you like animals?
5.Watch the Discovery channel?
6.Do you giggle a lot?
7.Have any pets?
8.If so, how many?
9.When did you last go shopping?
10.How much did you spend?
11.What store did you go to?
12.Do you take a long time to shop?
13.Do you drive?
14.Own your own car?
15.If so, what year is it?
16.What was your last meal?
17.What was your last drink?
18.Is your TV currently on?
19.Watch the news?
20.Are you currently listening to a CD?
21.If so, what song is currently on?
22.Ever gotten arrested?
23.Been in a car accident?
24.If so, was it serious?
25.Do you talk about other people?
26.If so, why?
27.Ever cried when a famous person past away?
28.Like to drink tea?
29.Wear eyeliner/makeup?
30.Been to SixFlags?
31.Have best friends, or just close friends?
32.Like to talk on the phone a lot?
33.Have siblings?
1.Current hair color?--blonde
2.Do you dye it?--No
3.Are you patient?--Sometimes
4.Do you like animals?--LOVE them
5.Watch the Discovery channel?--sometimes
6.Do you giggle a lot?--yes, lol
7.Have any pets?--yes
8.If so, how many?--1 dog, 1 bird, 1 hamster, a bunch of fish
9.When did you last go shopping?--today(not actual shopping, just went to the mall)
10.How much did you spend?--$4 on a milkshake
11.What store did you go to?--spencers, jcpenny, sears, macys, some others
12.Do you take a long time to shop?--yes
13.Do you drive?--yes
14.Own your own car?--yes
15.If so, what year is it?--2006
16.What was your last meal?--lunch (toasted wrap from kfc)
17.What was your last drink?--mountain dew
18.Is your TV currently on?--the ones in the kitchen and living room are
19.Watch the news?--rarely
20.Are you currently listening to a CD?--no, itunes
21.If so, what song is currently on?--The Pretender-Foo Fighters
22.Ever gotten arrested?--nope
23.Been in a car accident?--a rear ender
24.If so, was it serious?--no
25.Do you talk about other people?--sometimes =0
26.If so, why?--b/c they did something worth talking about
27.Ever cried when a famous person past away?--no
28.Like to drink tea?--cold, sweet tea
29.Wear eyeliner/makeup?--yes
30.Been to SixFlags?--YEP
31.Have best friends, or just close friends?--1 best friend and some close friends
32.Like to talk on the phone a lot?--YES XD
33.Have siblings?--yes, 1 brother, 2 half sisters



Answer
have fun its all for you sweetie.....lol
read it all...


1.Current hair color?- got burnette
2.Do you dye it?-once, from redhead to burnette( and i do look better in burnette) lol
3.Are you patient?- i realized i am
4.Do you like animals?-adore them
5.Watch the Discovery channel?-well, um,..ye sure sometimes
6.Do you giggle a lot?-OH YES! when your with me, your never bored! lol
7.Have any pets?-nope...tear :(...i used to have a bunch, and then we moved and i left them all in the old place, sad :(..... )
8.If so, how many?-i can say how many i had?..umm about 4-6 dogs, including puppies. then 1 cat with 20 kittens, and fishes
9.When did you last go shopping?-to be honest,,uumm about a week ago, was really busy this week, but i am going tomorrow..lol...wanna come?
10.How much did you spend?-none yet,,will spend 200$ when ill get there! lol
11.What store did you go to?-ill say what store im planning to go to..well im planning to go the mall-abercrombie, A.E, jcpenny, macys, wetseal, bebe, and other stores..and f0r a milkshake
12.Do you take a long time to shop?-oh ye, if your coming with me, get ready for your feet to hurrt..lol (but i can ask someone that can give you a massage) lol..i know this really good person, he can do massages pretty well, and thats why i dont worry about my feet! ..oh and after the mall take a shower and have a nap...ooh thats so awesome
13.Do you drive?-yepsy dapootsy, yep
14.Own your own car?- im about too, not yet..i might get a car for my birthday....but i dont mind driving in my dads car, he has a convertible ferrari..oh ye,, wanna go for a ride? lol
15.If so, what year is it?- he's ferrari is pretty new its 2007, for two people, so you better say yes fast, bcuz theres a line waiting for a ride with me..lol (dont be afraid im a good driver)
16.What was your last meal?-umm i dont know,,, i was at my friends birthday party, and she is russain, so i geuss russain meal,, oh it was delicious!
17.What was your last drink?-beer..no no im just joking lol...i had plain water..lol
18.Is your TV currently on?-yep, almost all of them except for mines in my room...have this big plasma tv in my room...i just got it..its new,, and i love it
19.Watch the news?-yep i do..well i do have to know whats happening in this world..lol..well i do watch it when theres nothing else to watch
20.Are you currently listening to a CD?-no im not, its nota cd, but my ipod touch...
21.If so, what song is currently on?-rihanna..unfaithful...."Everytime I walk out the door
I see him die a little more inside
I don't wanna hurt him anymore
I don't wanna take away his life" ok i gottsa stop singin in the comoputer..lol
22.Ever gotten arrested?- never and dont want to...after that ill feel guilty my whole life..but if im arrested because i believe in God..then sure i will so that for Jesus! but i didnt get arrested
23.Been in a car accident?-nope, and im glad..see i told im a good driver..
24.If so, was it serious?-no it wasnt serious because i was driving gooood and didnt crash...
25.Do you talk about other people?-im trying not to...i just hate that. and how people talkin' @#$%# about other people..its so immature..its like "get a life"...but i try my best not to and in my head i go "get a life" lol
26.If so, why?- because they are really rude and i hate it..
27.Ever cried when a famous person past away?-...uumm ye when i was born and found out that 10 years ago beethoven died...lol....im just kidding...nope...never cryed,,,but i cryed during the movie...the movie was called "christmas shoes" its sooo sad so i just cryed the whole time...
28.Like to drink tea?-yes i do...haveing dolls sleeping over and having a tea party with dolls....lol...im just kidding, i dotn play with dolls anymore..well if im babysitting, i have to make it fun....and i love kids...i adore them..i like to dink tea..esoecially iced tea...
29.Wear eyeliner/makeup?- yes i do.....
30.Been to SixFlags?-yes i have been in six flags...it was sooo much fun....
31.Have best friends, or just close friends?- yes i have two best friends...their the best!! we are like sisters..
32.Like to talk on the phone a lot?- not really...well it depends with who...but no..id rather talk face to face..its much better...but if i have to talk on the phone then ye i have to..but not a big of a fan of phones.
33.Have siblings?- yep. a lot....dont even want to start counting them! lol

phewh,, im done....had fun???




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Friday, March 14, 2014

What is a good sporty car for a 17 year old?




Dukey


I'm looking for a sports-like car for my 17 year old son. Not new or anything like that, but something used. I was going to buy a used 2003 Mustang but the rear wheel drive made me think otherwise. What car would fit the following criteria:

1. Sporty (Something that resembles a Mustang or Ford Fusion type thing or other sports car)
2. Front wheel drive
3. Automatic transmission
4. Not outragerously priced (7k - 11k used)
5. Reliable



Answer
The fusion is "sporty"? news to me. Sporty fwd cars are laughable, and automatic transmissions in a "sporty" car is just plain wrong. Your best bet is going to be a volvo or older mercedes-benz, followed by a vw or toyota. All are fairly reliable, quite safe, and some even manage to have some semblance of a sporting character. There's nothing inherently unsafe about RWD, especially with todays stability and traction control systems. I'd recommend an older e-class, or an 8 series volvo. A celica might not be a bad choice, but giving a 17 year old boy a car that can even remotely considered "sporty" is asking for trouble ( As a 17 yo, i wrecked a bmw driving like a jackass). Unless you like paying traffic fines. i'd urge you to reconsider.

Why can't we get more fuel efficient cars in the United States?




Geoff


Overseas, primarily in Europe, there are 113 vehicles for sale that get a combined 40 mpg does the US block the sale of these cars or do manufacturers think that we don't want them here?


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It's because of emissions regulations. If it weren't for those ridiculous rules, we could have diesels. But there's good news, BMW and VW and some other car makers are making 50 states legal diesels. At least I think they are. Oh yea, another reason is because American people for some unknown reason just like bigger cars and Europeans don't have any problem with small cars. I think American cars also need to have more power. Also safety requirements are much higher in the US and Safety is usually paid for in weight and heavier cars are less efficient...




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Can i get a car loan without a cosigner?




rican


I'm 19 and in college and don't have a vehicle. I need to get to and from work this summer and am tired of having to ask for rides. I have a job, but haven't had it long and no real established credit. I am also an independent (completely separated from my family because of things they've done) and have no cosigner. Is there any way I can get a loan for a car without a cosigner?


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those buy here pay here auto dealerships can get you in a car with about a grand down, however the first car you buy you usually get a high interest rate (up to 33 % ) and a short term loan (12 to 24 months) the more money you put down, the better car you get so three grand down can get a decent ride. However the hardest part is finding a good car, for the most part the dealer is not your buddy and not your freind and you cannot trust his word about one car on his lot since most used car dealers do not give warranty. (the ones that do, usually want twice what the car was worth) If you find a car you like that the mechanic oks, try to pay the principal off on the car (the amount you owe not including interest) this way that 33 percent interest does not add up so fast, I paid a vehicle off as fast as I could, you can save a lot of money over a two year short term loan this way. Sometimes you may have to get a second job to do this right, but HOW BAD, DO YOU WANT A CAR??? SOMETIMES WE DO WHAT WE HAVE TO DO. the good news is this, if you pay the first car off on time or sooner, there is no penalty for early payments, and they did not have to repo the car, they now know, you will pay them, and will be calling you, you have established credit, and the interest rate will be much better the second time around as well.
I have a few tips for buying used cars I have learned over many years, there are quite a few used car manufacturers I would not buy a car from, I am going to stick with the ones I would use first. a toyota a honda or a nissan is what you want to find, front engine, rear wheel drive stick shift are usually better. these three manufacturers have better cars, they hold up well under high mileage and they seem to run forever, if the dealer has none, try for a mazda, but honestly, stay away from front wheel drive anything, these cars generally do not do high mileage well and are much more expensive to fix. I like to test drive a used car cold, when it has been sitting overnight, open the hood, check the engine oil to make sure it is oil and not gear lube and sawdust. if its an automatic, pull out the dipstick, and check to see that the fluid is pink and clear, sniff the dipstick, if the fluid does not smell burned, and is not brown or black then this is good. with the hood up, start the car it should start easily and stay running with no banging or knocking or rattling noises, and no big clouds blue smoke. it should smooth into a high idle in the first 5 to 10 seconds. Shut the hood, get in and try to drive off quickly with a minimum of warm up time, head for a freeway, or expressway, the car should get up to freeway speeds easily without trouble, drive the car for 30 to 40 minutes it takes a good 20 minutes to warm up a car thoroughly. You want a car that runs good gets up to freeway speed easily and stops good. check all the power windows, up and down several times each all the way up and all the way down. (sometimes a damaged motor can be reset and it may work once, so always test each window several times, make sure the heater the air conditioner and the cruiese control all work, check the tilt steering the power mirrors, the power seat make sure it all works good. It is a good idea, to always take a used car to a mechanic BEFORE YOU BUY IT, NOT AFTER, your mechanic works on crappy cars, all day long, he will tell you often times not to even bring some make and model of cars in, because he works on them a lot because they are no good. if you do not have a mechanic, get one, a used car, is going to break, you are going to need one anyhow. but he can save you thousands of dollars by telling you not to buy a pile of crap of a car (and there are thousands of crap cars for sale) If your mechanic oks a car, but finds minor problems, get a written estimate and use this to help negotiate a price DOWN. if the dealer does not have any cars that interest you, then check back, or ask them when the next shipment of used cars are coming in. type www.samarins.com in your web search box, this is a website that has a ton of information on how to look for a good used car, it also has some used car reviews, and can rate cars that have good records of dependability, because after all, you do not want to spend a ton of money that you had to earn with your blood sweat and tears on a junker. best of luck it takes patience, patience, and more patience, to get a good used jewel in the sea of poop.

IS THERE A BLACKBOX(VSDR) on the new Nissan 370Z?




unknownkid


It was on a bunch of news and articles, that the Nissan GT-R has a blackbox (VSDR)that records daily activities of the car(i.e. rpm, speed ratio). It is a recorder that would help manufactures save money by voiding warranties on cars that have been raced or abused.

So i was wondering if the 2009 or 2010 Nissan 370Z models have the same thing??


P.S. Please don't confuse this with the EDU, which records data prior to an accident. most cars since the 1990s ALL have this. I am asking about the VSDR for 370Z.



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I have no clue about whatever BS Nissan is putting in their new cars to screw people out of their warranties, but "most cars since the 1990s" do NOT have anything like that. For damn sure no GM, MOPAR, or Ford for sale in the US has one, and neither do any cars from the other major Japanese makers up til the last year or so. Believe me, every time it is RUMORED that some car company is doing this, the enthusiast community goes apeshit.




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Thursday, March 13, 2014

What do you think about the political situation in thailand?




Jeen S


You know? the PAD are against the ousted PM Taskin and are going on strike. They have closed down both airports and want the PM to step down, but the PM wants to remain in power. Its just ideas about what you think also give reasons. Thanks


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their are 2 groups

"a group that want to see thailand develop with out corruption"
Vs
"a group that thing corruption is the way to develop thailand" (i am not kidding, they think that they said that out loud. )

the first group currently wearing yellow and close the air port right now asking and seeking for a way to reduce corruption in the country. they see that thailand have never had real democracy since every election majority of people in the north willing to sell there vote

the second group currently wearing red, and benefit from this dirty corruption money, they are asking to get the master of corruption, thaksin back to power.

so this 2 groups made it clear they will not walk the same path.


the people say that thailand had democracy, one person one vote, bkk people are wealthy, poor rural are support current gov.. they are ignorance.

saying it with out even know the country background
this people do not know that

-one person one vote are democracy but if people got money and give their vote to whoever give him/her the most, that is not democracy..
and this is the fake democracy currently being use and support by this government, people in the north and northeast in thailand.

-the southern rural, which more than 3000 of them has been kill resulted from thaksin miss-taken policy, also poor and need help. they also say no to this government.

-a lot of poor people in bangkok who work day to night living in a small apartment, no big house no farming land also say no to this gov

-a PM from a democratic state can not remove any law enforcement and take over any news media who try to investigate any of his and his family wrong doing as thai PM, taksin had done.

-northern and northeast rural are not poor if you see their house, car, farm, the way they spend money.
Have you ever heard that some thai parent sell their child for money? Do you know where this parent came from? Somebody say north? Then thing why they do that for money when they got their own land and farm?
Why farmer in the south has never had a record of doing that?

Thaksin put a lot of money into that area (but not education) because he know the nature of this people, and big part of the money he put here were taxes from the hardworking people in another place. it is no wonder why people in the north and northeast love him, but people in the other place hated him.

it is all about
who think corruption and benefit from corruption are bad for the country
and
who thing the other way around are the way to go for a democratic a state.

How can the political crisis in Thailand be resolved?




gavin S


The fundamental social divide that lies near the heart of the conflict is the yawning gulf between the bright lights of Bangkok and the upcountry rural masses.

I don't see any near-term resolution, There is a fundamental structural divide in Thai society. There is an urban-rural divide, and this is not just going to go away."



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it is not a divide between urban and rural as you or many foreigner think.

it is the divided line between
"a group that want to see thailand develop with out corruption"
Vs
"a group that thing corruption is the way to develop thailand"


you know that the southern rural, which more than 3000 of them has been kill resultanted from thaksin miss-taken policy, also poor and need help?

you know that the poor in bangkok also anti taksin gov?

you know that even in the north there also have a small number of anti gov. (and one of them was ganged short dead 2 days ago)

everyone outside thailand just skip talking about this people. view only if you anti taksin, you must be someone rich, someone in bkk.
it is" IGNORANCE "

i really want to ask those ignorance out there

before you try to (un)justify the protester in BKK you better make sure that today "Thai government was legally elected in free and fair elections" ?

and

is it legal in your country to change ballot boxes when you think you are not going to win the election?

or is it fair for your if some very rich guy have to be jealed for 2 years, and he can just tell his brother and friend in the government to change the constitution for him, and later try to buy the judge?

and do not forget that in the democratic state a PM can remove any law enforcement and take over any news media who try to investigate any of his and his family wrong doing.

may be that call free and fair in your country but thai tax payer have seen this for almost 80 years and the last 5 years of the untouchable thaksin and his family proofed too much to keep quiet. this people think that is not free not fair and it is illegal.
and they do not want this system come back and haunt them again.

Sorry to know that the definition of free fare and democracy can be so much difference in each country.

and it is not fair to just people by location.
rural farmer in a 3rd world country like thailand doesn't always mean they are poor. look at some of their house car truck how they spend money etc...

then look at the real poor working all day in bangkok.
or the 3000 thais has been kill in the south end.

Have you ever seen northeast people spent money? if so, you will have no question why they are so poor.

Have you ever heard that some thai parent sell their child for money? Do you know where this parent came from? Somebody say north? Then thing why they do that for money when they got their own land and farm?
Why farmer in the south has never had a record of doing that?

Thaksin put a lot of money into that area (but not education) because he know the nature of this people, and big part of the money he put here were taxes from the hardworking people in another place. it is no wonder why people over there love him, but people in the other place hated him.

open your eyes, learn thing before you make a comment on something you do not really know what are you talking about!




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global electric motor cars pricing guide?




Crystal O





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There are only a few electric cars on the market - but more are coming in the next few years. The most interesting cars, available next year:
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The Tesla electric sports car gets 250 miles to the charge, goes 130mph, and 0-60 in four seconds. It charges in 3-1/2 hours. Cost, probably $85,000.
http://www.teslamotors.com
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The Miles XS200 is a Chinese import. It gets 200 miles to the charge, and goes 80mph. Retails for $28,500.
http://www.milesautomotive.com/products_xs200.html
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Others on the drawing board:
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From China: The Happy Messenger - only costs $10000, goes 150 miles per charge:
http://www.greencarcongress.com/2005/12/chinese_ev_comp.html
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Also from China: the BYD car, designed to be affordable, with a 250-mile range:
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=106930
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The GEO EV, from Korea. It goes 155 miles on a three hour charge:
http://joongangdaily.joins.com/200505/18/200505182238171109900090609062.html
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Also from Korea. The ENERGINE Electric-Pneumatic hybrid.
It runs on air and electricity. No gasoline:
http://www.energine.com/e_main.php
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From Japan. The Subaru R1E. Charges to 90% in 5 minutes:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8995780
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Also from Japan. The Mitsubishi Colt EV, retails under $18,000.
http://media.mitsubishi-motors.com/pressrelease/e/corporate/detail1269.html

Is today's race results newsworthy in Japan?




bigwheels1


Is Toyota's first win in the Sprint Cup series big news in Japan? Surely with their biggest car manufacture competing the series is televised in Japan?


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I'm sure Japan is too busy creating really cool technology that we'll get here in the United States in about 10 years.




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I need a really good myspace survey.?




ilovechris


i want a really long myspace survey.
i'm bored and sad.
helppp?
i like somewhat personal questions.
SOMEWHAT! not like completely personal.. but yeah.
any help?



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1
When was the last time you cried?
2
Have you ever faked sick?
3
What was the last lie you said?
4
Have you ever cried during a movie?
5
Who was the last person you couldn't take your eyes off of?
6
Have you ever danced in the rain?
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Have you ever been drunk?
8
Have you ever tried tried drugs?
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Do you smoke?
10
What's the farthest you've ever gone on a dare?
11
What is your full name?
12
What is your blood-type?
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Have you ever been in a car accident?
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How old were you when you recieved your first kiss?
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Who was your first kiss?
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Have you ever had an online relationship?
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Have you ever had phone-sex?
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Have you ever been rejected by a crush?
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What is your favourite sport to play?
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Have you ever made a prank phone call?
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Have you ever said
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What's your favourite childhood memory?
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Is there anything that you have done that you regret?
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What do you want to be when you grow up?
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What is your political persuassion?
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Have you ever had cybersex?
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Do you believe in g-d?
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Do you believe in love at first sight?
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Do you believe in karma?
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Who was your first crush?
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Who do yo uhave a crush on?
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How would you describe yourself?
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What are you afraid of?
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Are you religious?
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What does your screen name mean?
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What person do you trust the most?
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Who was your first boyfriend/girlfriend?
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What is the best compliment you have ever recieved?
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What is the meanest thing anyone has said about you?
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What is the longest crush/relationship you have had?
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What is your greatest strength?
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What is your greatest weakness?
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What is your perfect pizza?
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What is your first thought when waking up in the morning?
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What is your first thought before you go to bed?
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What college do you want to go to?
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Do you get along with your family?
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Do you play any instruments?
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What kind of music do you like?
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Do you think you're attractive?
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Would you ever get a tattoo?
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How many piercings do you have?
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Who makes you laugh?
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Who would you want to be tied to for 24hours?
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Have you ever seen a dead body?
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Do you have a celebrity crush?
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What is one thing scientists should invent?
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Have you ever broken a bone?
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What happens after you die?
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Do you watch or read the news?
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What stereotype would you label yourself as being?
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Would your friends agree with that stereotypic label?
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If yo ucould change your name, what would you change it to?
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If you could go back in time to one point in your life, where would you go
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If you could change anything about yourself, what would you change?
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Have you ever gone skinny dipping?
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Have you ever played strip poker?
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Would you ever lie to someone to make them feel good about themselves?
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What do you want your friends to think about you?
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Whats the biggest argument you've ever gotten into?
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HAve you ever bitten someone?
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When's your birthday?
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Have you ever stolen anything?
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Do you make wishes on shooting stars?
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Whats the most you've ever eaten in one sitting?
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If you could go back and change one day, what would it be?
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Do you remember your dreams?
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Have you ever been in love?
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Are you a morning person or a night person?
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Do you have any phobias?
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What's the meanest thing you've ever done to someone?
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Have you ever been to the hospital (other then birth?
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How many screen names do you have?
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Do any medical problems run in your family?
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Have anyone ever been disowned from your family?
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Do you say meaner things to your friends or your enemies?
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Would you ever participate in a threesome?
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Would you ever pay for a prostititue?
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Have you ever cheated on your bf/gf?
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Do you usually prefer books or movies?
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Who is your favourite person to talk to?
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Who is always able to cheer you up when you're sad?
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Would you ever have sex before marriage?
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Do you prefer british or american spelling of words?
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Have you ever gotten detention?
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Would you ever date someone younger than you? Older than you?
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Is your best friend a virgin?
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What's the kinkiest thing you could ever actually see yourself as doing?
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What's the meanest thin

list all pro wrestler who have died in last 10 years?




Thomas H





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Dr. Bill Miller--March 24, 1997--Died of heart failure.
Stan Stasiak: June 12, 1997--Died from heart failure.
Dick "Bulldog" Brower--September 15, 1997--Died of heart failure.
Brian Pillman: October 5, 1997--Died from arteriosclerotic heart disease.
Bobo Brazil: January 20, 1998--Died from complications from a stroke.
Louie Spicolli: February 15, 1998--Died from arteriosclerotic heart disease caused by hypertrophic cardiomyopathy syndrome.
Junk Yard Dog: June 2, 1998--Died in a car accident after falling asleep at the wheel.
Sky Low Low [famous midget wrestler]: November 9, 1998--heart failure.
Shohei "Giant" Baba: January 31, 1999--Died of colon cancer.
Rick Williams [Renegade in WCW]: February 23, 1999--Died from suicide.
Ravishing Rick Rude: April 20, 1999--Died from heart attack.
Owen Hart: May 23, 1999--Died from 50 foot fall from ceiling to ring.
Brian Hildebrand (WCW Referee Mark Curtis) (37)--September 8, 1999--Died after a two year battle with stomach cancer.
Gorilla Monsoon (62)--October 5, 1999--Died from a heart attack.
Bobby Duncum, Jr (34)--January 24, 2000--Drug overdose.
Gordon Solie (71)July 27, 2000--Died from cancer.
Toru Tanaka (70)--August 22, 2000--Died from a heart attack.
Yokozuna (34)--October 22, 2000--Died from a heart attack.
Johnny Valentine (72)--April 24, 2001--Natural Causes.
Tex McKenzie --May 31, 2001--Died of an aortic aneurysm.
Terry "Bam Bam" Gordy (40)--July 16, 2001--Blood clot in the heart.
Rhonda Singh (40) --August 2, 2001--Drug Overdose which caused a Heart Attack
Blaise Alexander (WCW race car driver) (25) --October 4, 2001--Complications from a head injury received in a car race.
"Gentleman" Chris Adams (46)--October 7, 2001--Shot to death.
Helen Hart--November 4, 2001--Complications from a seizure.
Russ Haas (27)--December 15, 2001--Heart Attack.
Wahoo McDaniels (63)--April 18, 2002--Died from complications from renal failure and diabetes.
Lou Thesz (86)--April 28, 2002--Died from natural causes after heart surgery earlier in the year.
Big Dick Dudley (36)--May 16, 2002--Kidney failure
"The British Bulldog" Davey Boy Smith (39) --May 18, 2002--Died from a heart attack.
Rocco Rock of Public Enemy (49)--September 21, 2002--Heart Attack.
"Mr. Perfect" Curt Hennig (44)--February 10, 2003--acute cocaine intoxication.
Miss Elizabeth (42)--May 1, 2003--Died from a combination of alcohol and painkillers.
"Classy" Freddie Blassie ((85)--June 2, 2003--Unknown
Stu Hart (88)--October 16, 2003--Natural Causes
Hawk [Michael Hegstrand] (46)-- October 19, 2003--Heart Attack
Crash Holly (32)--November 6, 2003--Drug overdose
Larry "Moondog Spot" Booker (51)--November 29, 2003--Collapsed in the ring
Malice/The Wall [Jerry Tuite] (37)--December 6, 2003--acute heart attack
Jack Tunney (69)--January 24, 2004--Heart attack
Hercules "Hernandez" (46)--March 6, 2004--Died in his sleep.
James Dudley (93)-- June 1, 2004--Died of natural causes.
Ray "Big Bossman" Traylor (41)--September 22, 2004--Heart failure.
Chris Candido (33)--April 28, 2005--Blood clot and complications due to surgery.
Lord Alfred Hayes (76)--July 21, 2005--Complications from a series of strokes.
Moondog King [Ed "Sailor" White (56)]--August 26, 2005--Complications from Car Accident
Eddie Guerrero (37)--November 13, 2005--Enlarged Heart due to years of drug use.
Johnny Grunge of Public Enemy (39)--February 16, 2006--Complications from Sleep Apnea.
John Tenta [Earthquake] (42)--June 7, 2006--bladder cancer.
Bam Bam Bigelow [Scott Bigelow] (45)--January 19, 2007--Drugs.
Mike Awesome (42)--February 17, 2007--Apparent Suicide.
Bad News Brown (63)--March 6, 2007--Heart Attack
"Big Cat" Ernie Ladd (68)--March 10, 2007--Cancer
"Sensational" Sherri (Martel) (49)--June 15, 2007--Unknown at this time
Nancy "Women" (Sullivan) Benoit (43)--June 25, 2007--Strangulation. Died at home with Chris Benoit and their son Daniel (Suffocation).
Chris Benoit (40)--June 25, 2007--Suicide by Hanging
Brian "Crush" Adams (43)--August 13, 2007--Unknown at this time
The Missing Link (Dewey Robertson) (68)--August 16, 2007--Died from cancer
Fabulous Moolah (Lillian Ellison) (84)--November 3, 2007--Unknown at this time.




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WIll it soon be too dangeous to walk our dogs??




King Tooti


Very sad story in Portland. What can be done about this growing pit bull problem where we cant even take our dogs out for a walk anymore??

POSTED: 8:11 am PST February 18, 2007
UPDATED: 4:25 pm PST February 18, 2007

A Portland woman said a wayward pit bull is to blame for the death of her dog.

Ursula Foxâs Schit-Tzu, named Decaf, was killed Friday night on Northeast 47th Street. Fox said she was walking Decaf around 9 p.m. when several dogs came running up behind her with a man yelling at them.



âAll of a sudden, I went to pick her up and these dogs got her right here on the ground,â said Fox.



Fox claimed a pit bull tackled Decaf to the ground and snapped her neck, killing the small dog instantly.

âHe ran down and said, âOh noâ and he tried to stop his dog and I started screaming and he says, 'Oh, Iâm so sorry,' and that was it,â said Fox.

Fox called police, but said the pit bullâs owner was never cited and the dog was not taken away.

FOX 12 t
sorry: rest of article

FOX 12 tried to talk with the owner of the pit bulls, but there was no answer at the door.

Portland law states all dogs must be on a leash and under their ownersâ control while outside of their own yards.

The law also stated owners are liable for any damage caused by their dog; and an off-leash dog that kills another pet is to be considered a dangerous dog.

The Fox family said they planned to contact animal control Tuesday morning.

http://www.kptv.com/news/11047700/detail.html



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This has nothing to do with pit bulls, but about unleashed and badly behaved dogs. I believe owners should be more responsible, and owners of dogs prone to violence even more careful than that, but I don't believe that this happened because of a pit bull, but rather because of a badly mannered badly educated and extremely ignorant pitbull owner.

Yes, some breeds have been bred to fight, or guard or things like that. But the upbringing, not the breeding, is the main problem here. Ignorant people who want a tough dog buy pitbulls, not people who know how to handle and properly train dogs. That is not to say there are no good pitbull owners out there, but rather that they are not the majority. People get dogs for the wrong reasons, are unable to control them, and then don't even properly restrain them.

I'm not denying that pitbulls have the potential to kill. They're powerful dogs and maybe they have a predator instinct somewhere in their gene pool. But if the owner had the dog properly trained and leashed, would this have heppened? I think we need to exterminate the bad pitbull owners, rather than the unfortunate dogs forced to live in these homes.

Red cars have higher insurance costs because these cars are proportionately likely to get into more crashes a year. This is not because red cars are less safe to drive (they are as safe as any other color of the same make and model), but that the drivers who pick them tend to drive less safely. Getting rid of pitbulls is as absurd as saying that companies should be outlawed from producing red vehicles. If this happened, the same dangerous "drivers" would be just as dangerous with another car (or dog).

I have met some very well mannered pit bulls, as well as some incredibly evil ones. Please, don't judge a breed by one dog who got on the front page of the news.

Why does the average liberal's ideology not make too much sense?




Give Me Li


Liberals will actually take the time to block Fox News from their cable or satellite channels. Why? Is an opposing view so offensive that it must be shunned even at the cost of more choice? Why wouldnât a liberal want to know what the other point of view is? How can you learn and grow if you refuse to allow your points of view to be challenged?

Liberals will tell you Wallstreet is ruining America. Then quote Wallstreet elite when they are trying to convince you the stimulous is working. A liberal regime will hire Wallstreet elite to control the treasury. Wallstreet and government are so intertwined it is difficult to untangle the mess they have made. If âChange you can believe inâ¦â meant more Wallstreet control of government â Obama kept that promise. If Wallstreet is ruining America, why would a liberal government integrate them further into positions of vast power?

Do liberals really want an improved standard of living for all Americans? The answer here can only be: âNoâ. Any rational look at the wealth of nations and standards of living will clearly demonstrate less government builds wealth for all. Liberals should be clear â they want equality over actual quality. Yes, we can all live a somewhat economically equal existance, but it will be a low standard. The upper middle class in the Soviet Union was allowed a 2 bedroom apartment and public transportation. The lower middle class in America has 3 bedrooms and 2 cars! Yes, the super rich would live a lifestyle far in excess of the lowest rungs. However, even the lowest rungs will have food, shelter, and most importantly: the opportunity to succeed.

Liberals seem to spit in the face of logic when it comes to results. Obama set expectations for what the stimulous would do and not do. Unemployment was not supposed to go over 8% if we approved the stimulous. Unemployment has exceeded 8% even using the ridiculously understated US Bureau of Labor Statistics numbers. Most economists examing the data are arriving at figures 50% higher. So what is the logical solution? Itâs obvious to rational people that the stimulous did not deliver as promised, try the opposite â give the money back to the people. For liberals, the answer is âmore of the sameâ.

Liberals claim to value science. This might be news to liberals, but science and science fiction are two different things. Science is a rigorous system of observation, testing, data analysis, and finally a conclusion. How would that system apply to government? Easy â reduce federal power. Allow the states to test theories of government within their borders. Winners and losers will quickly stand out. Testing aggressive government programs by forcing the entire nation to adopt them is insanity, not science. Dispite the massive consolidation of power, we do have some examples among the states that stand out. Oregon has the highest unemployment in the nation â so should we copy what they are doing? Liberals say âYes!â Oregon has the highest minimum wage, the federal government is going to force that wage on all of the states. If liberals have decided to use science to destroy America, they are on the right track. Recklessly experimenting on the entire population is a recipe for disaster. Choosing the worst examples and emulating their programs nationwide seems to indicate a desire to create negative results.

Why do liberals think this way?

Note to republicans: Donât consider this post an endorsement. After all, it was you idiots that screwed things up so bad that America thought voting in liberals was a rational idea.
@Durango: I am a complete libertarian... so calling this post "conservative propaganda" makes you seem very foolish.



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1. Fox news is like coke claiming to be healthy and quenches your thirst.
2. WallStreet was responsible for the crash hence they are ruining AMerica! They help created futures and other trading schemes that do not help normal Americans.
3. Liberals will try to help everyone increase the standard of living to a certain extent. Now just the wealthy pay one of the lowest tax rates since the Eisenhower era perhaps they should tax ed like the middle class.
4. Historically spending is what takes a country out of a recession. Obama had too much hope but and could not comprehend the extent of Bush's recession. ( imagine that you are only looking at the tip of the iceberge.
5. Speaking of science why are you talking about Oregon? Why would a worldwide recession not affect Oregon? You can reduce government anytime during the Boom years .




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Need sources for a reasearch paper on cars?




race rainv


I'm writing a paper on cars. I'm going to be focusing on the late 60's through the late 70's. I'm looking for info on sales trends, performance ratings, actions by the government that regulated street cars, and info on the energy crises. Can't seem to find anything on performance or sales from those years on a site other than Wikipedia. Any ideas would be much appreciated!


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hope these help:
http://www.anythingaboutcars.com/1960s-cars.html
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/classic-cars12.htm
http://www.funtrivia.com/en/World/Muscle-Cars-14010.html

what 1960s or 1970s camaro had a six pack in it?




brandanrd


i can get this car for 1 grand the motor runs and that is a 350 or 402, it has a 6 pack in it. but transmition dont run and needs alot of new parts

does any one have any clue what year it is and should i buy it??
thank you guys i found what it was it is a yellow 1976 Camaro Type LT, but i cant get the title becuase the owner is died.so how can i get i title
Thanks



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well the camaro started on 68 i believe or 67 whatever its close well the tranny is going to be real cheep to fix the tranny's in the early muscle cars if manual are easy to get running again for alot of them you can buy a complete kit and get it done. i know alot about that subject i graduated UTI's powertrain with an A. not sure on the engine or the year sorry i could help.

HERE IS SOME RANDOM INFO on your subject


even if you do buy it i would pull out that engine and sell it you need a real big block for that car, its what it deserves. sure you will get 3 miles to the gallon or maybe even five but its pure muscle in its best form for the camaro.

there my fav car and what im about to explain is my uncles camaro 69 ss.

1969 camaro ss
427 big block
dual quad intake (two four barrles)
bigger cam
performance pistons
runs 9.2 in a 1/4 mile
at 166 miles an hour
with no NOS or extra boosts

do it YANKO style and go for the big block 427's right out of the vettes then follow up with a rebuild of performanc parts and a new intake with the dual quads and you will se what it is to have muscle. also when finished it wieghs less then the corvette of the same year with the same modifications.




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Wednesday, March 12, 2014

When is Need for Speed World Online coming out?




Flavian


I heard that this summer, EA is bringing its new game out. Need for Speed World Online. I really want to get it mostly because it involves online play and cool cars. I just read a news article on www.nfscars.net that you can download the game, but in order to finish it you need to buy a starter pack. Is that pack the actual game or are they releasing the game sometime this summer?


Answer
The pack and all of this is beta testing... for example the testing for halo 3's reach started 3 weeks ago, we had to download the game to our xbox 360 to play it off the halo ODST disk.

The need for speed world online game is currently in closed beta, but i'm not sure if it's open or closed... the release date of the game is supposed to be some time during 2010 (this year) most likely during the fall.

What are some games I could play to improve my vocabulary?




HappyFaice





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Too often words in games like those suggested really push the limits of usefulness. Although it is less a game, reading news stories, today online in the past in magazines, and collecting words you don't know or think you know but don't see how they fit, will get you much more useful words. If you have an area of interest (cars, fashion, hunting, athletics) pick stories in that area. Online it is very easy to copy and paste the words into a dictionary site or to highlight them and right click/applications key to search (at least my right click brings up "search Google for ..." most of the time) and if you wish, copy the definitions to a file for review later.




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Differences in Car Inspections?




tigereye10


Hi I'm not 100% sure so I'd thought I'd ask. What is the difference in the amount of points in a car inspection? I know that the more points, the more detailed it will be. But at what number is it bordering on excessive/non important info? For example the main differences between a 20/50/80/100/200 point inspection are what? For independent contractors who loan/rent use their car for either personal or commercial purposes, what is an average/acceptable car point inspection? Please advise. Thanks!
This would be in regards to a dealer/insurance inspection, not a state inspection.



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The number of points is really not important. Places give a higher point to make it sound like they do more but generally when someone does an inspection they look at everything. Or at least the most important, safety related things.

Car inspection - get in trouble if you do it a day late?




Jane


If you get your car inspected the day after your yearly inspection sticker expires, can you get in trouble for being a date late? I know you could if you get pulled over by a cop with the expired sticker. But what I'm wondering is will the state's computer systems know that you let your inspection sticker expire? Is all this info linked up via computer systems or do they have no way of knowing?
I live in MA. Thanks



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In Texas we have 5 days of forgiveness to get it done. I ALWAYS wait until at least the 2nd day to get it inspected, because the way they do them here, that actually gives you 13 months and you only pay for 12.

This is what Texas DPS website says:
Inspection Grace Period
There is a five (5) day grace period for motorists to get their inspection sticker. An inspection certificate expires on the last day of the month that is indicated on the windshield. Therefore, you have until the 5th day of the following month to have your car inspected.




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Selling my car...but for how much?




Cami05


I want to sell my 98 Chevy Malibu because I just bought a new car and I didn't trade my Malibu in. It has 164000 miles on it but other than that is in good condition. It has a cd player cloth seats and it a Malibu LS how much should l sell it for??? thanks in advance


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DO NOT go by Kelly Blue Book...... That price guide is for chumps and car dummys..... I don't know what planet the people who write that rag are on because they are always wrong!!!!!

Of course by all means check what it says your car is worth.....
Use that info on the public....

In reality your malibu is worth its basic transportation value.... Depending on condition maybe $1500 to $2000.........

Ask 2 grand on craigslist --- if they buying public wont cough up that much cash just keep going lower till the right guy comes along.....

WAIT till after new years to try to move it -- nobody buys cars this week...... Of course advertise it but don't hold your breath for the phone to ring until a couple of weeks......

I want to start a car rental business no francise who to contact, where to start & to get info can't find?




Darney H


I can't find any info on how to start and who to contact. please don't just tell me to see a lawyer, I already know that. I would like to speak with some one knowledgable that has done the same. or anyone who can really help me. thanks and god bless.


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First, before you actually go through to buying/leasing any cars or doing anything try to talk to anyone you may know who is the car rental business or runs a car rental business. Even if it just a friend who worked as a cashier at a rental car franchise/chain location. Their experience and insight will be helpful.

Second, about half of all businesses fail with the first year and about 80% fail in the first 5 years. So, make sure you put together detailed budgets of what your expenses will be and what level of business you need to get to cover your expenses and make a profit. I think your biggest expenses will be rent on the location, the lease cost of the vehicle(don't buy the cars since you will be trading them for new models in a couple years anyway plus the lease payments will cost less than the monthly payments) the insurance on the vehicles, advertising, payroll for the people who clean the cars and run the shop. Talk to vendors in insurance, car leasing, advertising etc to understand what things will cost before you get into anything.
Finally, make sure that you know for sure that you can make a profit before you get started with anything. If you are going to do it then organize an LLC(limited liability company) that will legally own the business. The LLC creates a legal entity separate from yourself in order to protect your personal assets from lawsuits etc. You don't need a lawyer for that, just get a book like Starting an LLC for Dummies.




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Hunting & Animal Rights?




wjo00


As a hunter, I am often criticized for claiming that I am all for the fair and humane treatment of animals. I canât stand it when you hear stories of animal abuse of the news such as dog fighting or poachers maiming animals for the sheer fun of it, and then letting them die in horrible ways. I believe people who torture animals should face stiff and severe criminal penalties. Me, on the other hand, treat my gundog better than my wife (almost) and have never needlessly hurt an animal. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to convince others that hunters can be animal lovers too?
Just to clarify, I am strictly an Upland bird hunter (pheasent, quail etc.), no big game or deer...



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Most people don't understand why people eat wild game.They don't understand that hunters are taking care of animal control(overpopulation).if we humans don't ,then the diseases will come.Unfortunately animals are being run out of the woods/forest due to human population.I would rather eat a deer then find out it died a painful ,torturous death(poachers,hit by a car,etc.)Besides wild game taste good.
I too agree with you about the stiff penalties for animal abusers.there is a difference between hunting with the rules and doing your own thing.That is wrong.Licensed hunters are only allowed so many and sex of deer a year,for the aid of population control.wild animals can do alot of damage to a persons property and self.We are not watching Bambi,this is real life.

sightin in a 223 at 25 yards?







Been taking my 8 year old to range to prepare for youth deer hunt, shot a few boxes of cheapo ammo that grouped excellent it was 55 grain fmj. Than onto winchester ballistic 55 g silver tip, horrible grouping, going tommorow with federal tru 64 grain. Gun is a single shot little youth handi pardner rifle, if he is grouping dead on at 25 yards, what kind of group can I expect at 50 or 75 yds? Extrememly high or low? Ranges are full this time of year and the 25 is the one lane usually without a huge wait. I know i shouldnt of waited so long but didnt think hed get into it this much.
Would love to set up a Target and find out, live in the city and like I said, 25 is the only open lane.
Way I figure, I'm asking a question about trajectory, my oldest had killed 3 deer at a young age with the 223, none running more than 20 yards, all shots were within 30 yds, for anyone who says its foolish that's an argument that can go on forever,I'd take a well placed 223 round for deer over a big caliber of someone who is recoil shy anyday
I'm in Missouri, 223 is legal here for deer, any centerfire rifle is legal



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I have good news and bad news. Good news - the 223/5.56 is very flat shooting - if he is hitting dead center at 25, you can expect it to be a tad high at 50yds and a tad low at 75. What you need to do - is go online to any ammo or reloading web site and print out a ballistics table for this caliber. It will let you type in the type of ammo and distance - and it will tell you where the bullet will hit closer and farther than your target is set up. Example - if the table says sighted in at 100 yards is zero, and at 25 yards the bullet is +4 inches - then if you aim dead on at 25 yards and get the bullet to hit 4 inches high, your rifle is close to sighted in at 100 yards. Certainly close enought to go hunting.

Bad news. The wife and I have taken over a dozen deer with this caliber in Alaska - and - bullet placement is important. With an 8 year old - the problem is you will be busy helping to keep him safe - so - you need to have a second hunter handy just in case. The 'just in case' is if the first round is less than perfect - someone needs to finish the job before the deer runs away injured and the deer hunt becomes horrible, painful, unpleasant attempt to track a deer for miles and miles. Last thing you want is some teary eyed kid walking the woods - and then a Game Warden knocking on your door in a day or two asking your to explain why a dead deer ended up in some guys back yard, and, your car was reported as the only vehicle in the area that day. Where I live - leaving a shot animal to run is called 'Want and Waste' and it carries a $15,000 to $35,000 fine, one year in jail, and they confiscate your gun, clothing, hunting gear, and the truck or car you used to commit the crime with. This is not the way you want a father and son trip to finish.

When I took my 8 year old out for his first buck, he got a nice button buck while I kept watch over him - and his mom kept her 308 handy just in case. You really want that third person handy, just in case. Because once he hits it - it is his deer - regardless of who finished the job.




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Tuesday, March 11, 2014

New way to present evening news.........................?




mairzydoat


A totally different way to present the evening news would be to _________________.

Here's your chance to be creative.......just fill in the blank.



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Oh I have hoped for this one. YAHOOOOO>
thanks.
God will bless you for asking this.. AMEN.
I am old enough to remember how things were and how things have changed so much. Some for the betterment of society, and some for the absolute destruction of it.
Change can be great and change can be horrible.
In the years past, the anchor ppl would come on and read the news, and they would always tell the good news and the bad news, without major commentary on it. IT was about our hearing the news and then our deceiding what we think about it. Good and bad news presented.
Now, they rarely give bad news and act as tho there isnt any. Bullonie ppl. If you look around you , there are kinds of wonderful ppl doing wonderful things, even the youth of today. Thats all ignored , but let someone plant a bomb or overdose on drugs, and its on the media for days and days. And, here is the part that not only do I hate, I know many do, as when I talk about this, so many agree.
They no longer just come on and read the news, they discuss it over and over, giggle and laugh, even when it isnt funny, and even give all their opinions, like any of us care what they think. We can form our own opinions and we dont even know those ppl on the news And, they will be very inappropriate about what they talk about. So much is Hollywood news and its vulgar. One last year they were talking about a new play that was out and it was gross, about animal sex and incest. and the news ppl were all giggling like silly litle kids that just heard the word sex for the first time, and saying how they JUST COULDNT WAIT TO GO SEE IT. YUKKKKKK>
This is not a commentary on what those ppl think and want to go see in the way of filth. Just tell us the news and we can deceide. WE dont want Hollywood as our local news or evening news. THere are entertainment shows on tv for ppl who crave all that junk. But, its not news that matters to all of us and to be blunt, we dont want to hear it. Instead of hearing what Brittany just did, I want to hear about some kid in my area that is working with the homless and actually turning it into a mission for Gods work.
And the thing that I see so much and hear ppl complain about today is how they get on and just act so inappropriate, like everythig is a big laugh. Nothing is taken serious. As the camera has just showed a horrible car crash with many dead, camera comes back on to the local newsppl who are telling jokes and laughing, so terribly insensitive, and then talking their trash too. How would they feel if were them that just lost their family??
I know it isnt just me, cuz I hear it all the time. And no I am no old foagie with no sense of humor. I have a huge amount of humor and personality, not bragging, just how God made me to be. But, news is news, not everythig is funny, and we dont need to hear of the filth all over the world. The HOllywood stuff , put on Entertainment tonight, and those fixated on that stuff, with no life of their own, can watch it day and night if thats what they crave. BUt, news is just that. NEWS. To tell us whats going on around us, not hearing commentary about each anchor person as they ramble about self, talk trash, and act so giggly and in appropriate so often, and on some very serious matters. ITs like so frequently they act like silly school kids that just heard a dirty joke for the first time, and run with it to obnoxiousness.
AMerica was built on Christian principles, whether all of you can admit that or believe it or not. Most of us dont want to hear about Hollywood and all the horrors there, or inappropriate joking or just plain filth.
There is tons of good news, lets look for it and talk about it, build a bride of hope for our youth, instead of giving them reason to think time to give up....
If we would get back to that old way of thinking and living, life would be so much different. Not all the filth, violence, etc.
Gods ways are always the only ways to work.
Worked for so long, and now the ppl that are anti God have taken over so much, and are running things as the devil would. Are we really smarter than a fifth grader? Even those little kids know about consequences.
I dont know if I sound creative or not. DOnt know how to do that, I just speak from my heart, and I do KNOW I am sure not alone, as you get together with ppl across american today, especailly outside of Hollywood, and you hear the same thing. The media no longer represnets whats good about America, it represents the wicked ppl doing wicked things.
To hear the personal comments of anchor ppl saying such in apropriate things is grating to the nerves. About six months ago, we deceided to rarely turn it on, and you know what we are hearing, so many others are doing the same thing> But many arent vocal and say nothing, they just turn off the tv or the radio, whatever, and dont go back.
They may think this is how to keep the young ppl today and a huge amt of adults, but they dont realize for all of those they gain, they loose two or three more of the others that just hit the OFF button and left it off. About the only tv we watch now is Christian programming. Maybe news once a week, and usually have to turn it off after a few minutes. We even stopped the newspaper a few months ago. Total liberalism and anything goes policy, but man oh man, speak about your faith, and you are listed as a manaic.
YOu asked, I answered, and I wonder if those that agree with me will have nerve to speak up too. Believe this is a huge issue in our country. You get in large groups of decent ppl, and you hear it over and over. Tv went off years ago, newspaper stopped. They lose a vast audience and a huge amt of money by doing all this WOnder if they know or if it matters at all.
God bless you for the great question.

Want to start learning about cars?




Guroo


Im buying my first car tomorrow.(A 2000 mustang v6) And I've been wanting to start learning about cars. Problem is i have no clue where to start. Any advice?


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No1 Buy yourself a book called the Lemonade Book on cars bec it really is a great vehicle owners and car buyers eye opener and has vital info on many vehicles out there, plus always do a check on the Vin number so you know what the vehicles history is and in fact the seller at times will offer it to you or if you ask will supply or purchase one for you even.In fact in my area of Canada it's the sellers duty to buyer to buy the package for the seller and it's the law.

No2 Be sure to keep in mind that it takes at least 5 yrs for any vehicle manufactures to get the bugs out of any vehicles they make therefore don't buy models that haven't been on the market for at least 5 yrs.

No3 Be aware of vehicles that just seem to look too good on the outside or inside or the deal sounds too good bec sometimes sellers will shine a car right up or clean the inside so nice and when you go to open the hood the car looks terribly not kept up and 10 yrs older.
In fact the sellers is trying to make the rest of the vehicle look so nice that you don't pay attention to the things that they don't want you to notice.
But do keep in mind that some ppl only take care of thier vehicle's interior and outside bec all they care about is the appearance.Plus it goes the other way too some take great care in how the over all vehixcle runs and don't care much about the inside or outside of the car much therefore you've got crappy or mid class looking vehicles that maybe running 10 times better then the all dulled up vehicles on the roads too.

No4 Once you've found a vehicle you're interested in then research the yr , model and make , find out what are it's common faults via that book and even place a inquiry online here directed at the people who own and repair them , plus look online at the dealerships sites and look up factory recalls or customer news bulletins etc.Keep in mind that usaully if you see all shiny metals or bolts etc that means work has been done on that part of the vehicle so it be a good idea to have a under the hood pictorial or diagram outlining parts etc so you can compare your notes etc.

No5 When approaching the vehicle glance walk around the vehicle and try to see if you smell any gas etc and look under the car for any possible leaks , once you've test drived it try to park on a dry clean surface and do the check again.Once engine is running again go around the vehhicle to check for leaks or any gas scents , also check the color of the exhaust and it's smell lol.

If the exhaust fumes smell like gas or seem quite thick or dark or black or white get the vehicle fully checked by a mechanic and ask the sellers why the exhaust is like that too.Basically if the fumes smell like gas or smells funny or is all white or black exhaust fumes you could be looking at a basic full tune up or anything from basic to major exhaust work like catalytic converter or o2 sensor or even something as major as a blown gasket or a combination of them etc.

Dress accordinly if possible even bring a blanket with you so you can actually kneel or lay down to look under the vehicle or ask to see it up on a hoist but do this so you can look for rust and leaks etc.

No6 Check the list you made up while looking at the vehicle and don't be shy to ask questions of the seller , like why thier selling it or what did they repair on it , what should be repaired and do they keep any type of service records or history.

No7 Be sure that the major problems you've reasearched have already been repaired and keep a mental and written note on the things that haven't been done too.

No8 Look at the vehicle head to toe and check under the hood for any dark wet or moist marks, almost sometimes looking like muck bec they can be clean signs that oil etc has indeed been leaking or still is leaking.
Once the vehicle is cold started place you hand on the engine and feel for any heavy vibrations , if it has a bit mileage on the engine or needs a basic tune up then it vibtrating is very normal but if you hear any ticking sounds when knowing the oil level is right up especially then that could be the camshaft is worn and engine needs major work.Also keep in mind that dirty or low oil can cause these tapping noises but if knocking sounds then engine is more then likely no good.
Check the oil to see if it's too dark or mucky looking and rub it onto your fingers to see if any particles are in it, do the same with the transmission fluid once the engine is running and you've already shifted the gears once through too.If the oil is thick or mucky or really dark that could mean the vehicle wasn't well maintained , plus if the oil has any roughness in it as you rubbed it , walk away from the vehicle and don't buy a car from that seller ever.If the transmission fluid isn't redish pink or pink or is smelling like cigars be careful bec the transmission might be fried, but keep in mind that it might just need a new filter and transmission fluid .
Check the hoses over to see if any are really soft or look puffy and look for leaks while car is off, plus check the antifreeze for any discolourizations such as having oil in it bec it should be either greenishish or if it uses the new antifreeze it can even be pinkish.
Check the belts with the engine off visaully and also look at the pulleys when the vehicle is off and suddenly started to see if the belts are frayed or jump or wobble, also check the pulleys to see if they wobble or have any leaks along their shafts etc.Later start it up and look again visually , plus once you've given a good test drive look again too.

No9 Look for rusty areas under the hood and corruded wires or battery connectors etc bec those can be signs that the vehicle wasn't well maintained but also they can give you price bargaining chips too.

No10 When you start the vehicle up place your foot hard on the brake and shift from park through the gears see if anything is acting funny or strange , especially funny noises and see if the vehicle jumps or jerks once it's being shifted.Oviouslly if strange metalic grinding noises or noises like that that could be a sign the transmission is faulty , and if the vehicle jerks or jumps sort of that means the transmission mount is faulty.

No11 Have someone start it up and shift through the gears watch to see if the engine rocks or sways back and forth too much bec that is a sign engine mounts need replacing.

No12 Take any vehicle you've decided that you're very interested in to a reliable mechanic and pay the 60.00 or so bucks to give yourself a good solid piece of mind and again another bargaining chip.Plus if the seller won't let you do this especially a car sales agent , or they seem to be pushy or try to rush you as you rightfully check the vehicle over , then my advice be weary , cautious of the seller and walk away.




Hope that helps and best of luck.Oh by the way you know how they always say buyer be aware but if you do your homework it becomes seller be very aware of this smart , wise buyer lol
You know that it's sadly true that certain shops or sellers etc will try to take advantage over women or people that they think don't know anything about whatever their trying to sell them.My sister use to really get upset over that issue bec dealerships even tried to take advantage of her by selling her lemons and she protested against them until they finally came out and agreed to settle the complaints.Then over the yrs she got so frustrated that she learned about vehicles and now she really knows how to spot con artists or rip off shops or the incompitentso called professionals.

In fact it's kind of funny how some shops or vehicle sales people don't like her now lol all bec she's a women and knows what she is talking about when it comes to her vehicles etc.I too have noticed that even though I'm a man some shops etc don't like me bec of me knowing so much about vehicles.But then of course people that are knowledgeable about what their buying etc do piss some people off bec they can't scam them or try to pull wool over their eyes, hence the phrase" buyers be aware" .
Anyways best of luck in finding your vehicle and please keep in mind don't ever be in any rush to buy any vehicle always take your time , be patient and do your homework too lol




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