posted 02-18-2012 05:10 PM                  

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Originally posted by ed monahan:
How many 12 cylinders are out there?

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Postwar V12 production cars

posted 02-19-2012 07:29 AM                  

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Originally posted by ed monahan:
So the one advertised is the only 12 cylinder Viper !!!

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posted 02-24-2012 05:34 AM                  

quote: posted 02-03-2015 03:03 PM
Those of you that attended the 2012 Las Vegas event remember receiving a poker chip with a Prowler on it that was the same color as your Prowler. We also had 12 Limited Edition framed collectibles made which included a poker chip of all 12 production colors including the last production Prowler. Also included is the 2012 Las Vegas event logo. I have decided to consider selling one of the two I have, number 4 of 12. I will be accepting offers for the next few weeks. Each framed collectible is approximately 15"x 13" and would be a great addition to your collection."

Got 2,,really? Guess I was #12, but it went elsewhere....
http://www.oldride.com/carphotos/698689360.html?o=225144001345746756

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The benefits of magnetic ride control quoted from Cadillac's literature:

"The XLR also is one of the world’s first vehicles to be equipped with Magnetic Ride Control – electronically controlled, magnetic-fluid based real-time damping. The system uses four wheel-to-body displacement sensors to measure wheel motion over the road surface and responds by adjusting the shock damping at speeds approaching one millisecond. That’s five times faster than previous “real time” damping systems. The secret is the magneto-rheological fluid contained in its dampers, replacing traditional mechanical valves. Suspended in this fluid are tiny iron particles that respond to an electromagnetic charge.In the presence of a charge, the iron particles align themselves into fibrous structures that almost instantaneously create precise and wide-ranging damping characteristics. With sensors reading the road surface at a rate of 1 inch at 60 mph (25.4 mm at 97 km/h), the system responds by commanding constant changes in damping force at all four corners. The goal is to maintain tire contact with the road surface and to keep the body on an even plane, with smooth, well-controlled body motions even during aggressive maneuvers or on uneven road surfaces."

posted 02-26-2012 03:41 AM                  

Where you were a couple of years ago with the owner meddling in the roster... We are there now... Jim Buss is going to continue to ruin this team...

posted 02-26-2012 07:34 AM                  

The team was built to run the triangle... period. You can't take a team like that and suddenly change systems on them.

Luke Walton would have never gotten a 2nd contract in another system. He got overpaid by the Lakers because of his ability to pass the ball... In another system, he would have been cut.

posted 02-26-2012 08:52 AM                  

Metta made a 3 ball the other nite,,,I about fell out of the chair, until I heard his eyes were closed when he chunked it up! 25% shooting star he is, and just stands around the rest of the time looking for attention to his World Peace campaign,,, which is moving like the 405 during rush hour!

I like how Mitch stuffed a jockstrap in Kobe's mouth, after his comments after the Suns game
Even making $22M a year,,,,he isn't running the team......
God help them,,,they are about as pathetic as the Suns.

posted 02-26-2012 10:24 AM                  

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Originally posted by ALLEY CAT:

God help them,,,they are about as pathetic as the Suns.

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If only Dr Buss had let Jeanie run the team... damn... He picked the wrong kid...

posted 02-27-2012 01:11 PM                  

Geno and AC, Louisville event

posted 03-15-2012 08:12 PM                  

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Originally posted by reechee:
Stingray, I prefer to think of California as creative and whimsical.

Yes folks it's crazy California. World's 6th largest economy. Nice budget surplus,,,,,,

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Mainly due to state retirement obligations that had to be included in its balance sheet now.

Recently, its been estimated to be $300 to $400 billion short to cover those public pension workers..

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SPIN this one for us......

posted 03-16-2012 08:22 AM                  

The last time Huskers fans could buy a ticket at the Memorial Stadium box office at game time, the team's opponent was Kansas State — and John F. Kennedy was president. A few weeks later on Nov. 3, 1962, the Huskers played Missouri to a sellout crowd. The storied franchise has sold out every single home game since and the streak has become a central part of Husker lore. It has endured through three eras of the team's history: the Big Eight, Big 12 and Big 10 periods.

Nebraska Cornhuskers — Longest College Football Sellout Streak of All Time

Number of games: 362
Streak duration: 1962-present

In the annals of NCAA football sellout streaks, the reigning champion and the all-time champion are the same team. The Nebraska Cornhuskers capacity attendance (90,000+) record is in its sixth decade and has endured the tenures of six head coaches. During that time, the Huskers have won 22 conference championships and five national championships, and produced three Heisman Trophy winners.

Sea of Red

posted 03-16-2012 09:05 AM                  

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Originally posted by ALLEY CAT:
Kala,,,,,Luke Walton traded? How will the Lakes make it to the playoffs without him? When will the triangle offense be re-instated?

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Walton & Fish traded!!! First round here we come... LOL

posted 03-16-2012 12:03 PM                  

Can't believe the Suns, last night, beat the Clips in LA (without Nash & Hill playing, and Gortat sitting most of game on the bench),,,and they were 19 down at one time.
I figure when the bench guys get a butt full of splinters,,,they are more inspired to play above their level to save face... [only 12 pts by the Clips in the 4th Q helped] > Hack-A-Clip worked in the end.

posted 03-26-2012 06:36 PM                  

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posted 03-26-2012 08:18 PM                  

That aerial shot doesn't show much. Our house was on the corner of Judson St & 65th.... We planted many trees when the house was new in '52, and thats about all you can see of it now > trees. In '55, the city built a new elementary school right across the street, and I started 4th grade there, through 6th grade.

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posted 03-26-2012 08:26 PM                  

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Originally posted by ALLEY CAT:
[B] built a new elementary school right across the street, and I started 4th grade there, through 6th grade.

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The best 6 years of your life.

posted 03-26-2012 11:44 PM                  

Of course,,I copied off the girls' papers beside me... ___________________________________________________________

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpH5L8zCtSk&feature=player_embedded#!

WE MUST FIGHT > Reagan

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for they let in the light.

Excellence is the result of caring more than others think is wise;

Risking more than others think is safe;

dreaming more than others think is practical

and expecting more than others think is possible.