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Davy - I agree there are tons of charlatans out there, that's why NASA brought this guy to the U.S. to put him under observation - they are past the point of questioning his legitimacy and are now trying to figure out how it works. If it's a hoax then he found a way around their surveilance for four months, which speaks volumes of NASA's ineptitude in this study if this is indeed the case.

I saw this on the Nasa news website: http://www.spacedaily.com/news/food-03d.html "Last June, scientists from the US space agency verified that Manek spent 130 days surviving only on water, the report said. They even named this subsistence on water and solar energy after him: The HRM (Hira Ratan Manek) Phenomenon."

A new low, as reported by channel 8 news. Click on the story to view the video: http://www.klas-tv.com/Global/story.asp?S=1356380&nav=168XGqk0

This post may help: http://www.hybridz.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=22491

My 327 is running an '85 non-wc T5 and 153 tooth flywheel also from '85, not sure if that helps. I've heard a lot of talk about these trannies being weak but after a year of hard driving (pushing 400 or so HP w/ McLeod clutch) I have no complaints. The real test will be to see how it handles a 100 shot of nitrous.

Nice recipes, but no thanks...I have an extra-large hamster feeder bottle mounted next to my bed filled with a thin gruel so I'm done every morning before my feet hit the floor!

I posted a video on this sucker a while ago, check it out. Go to their website too for more vids on how this gun can be used. http://www.hybridz.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=4771&highlight=storm

Thanks for all the input, I originally posted because I remembered Scottie included his 0-60 calculations with his 10.36 1/4 video post and so I figured there's a way of approximating this stat. My intent was to get a ballpark idea from 1/4 mile figures since I don't have another way of determining 0-60 times right now.

I don't know why I posted in this forum - I meant to put it in motorsports.

What is the conversion formula for doing this? Thanks.

I'm with you as to the thrill factor of fast trucks. This is my summer ride. Although I love the Z, being able to keep pace with 5.0's in this thing is in a whole different class of fun.

Well, "ZBoy82" bought it so maybe it's going on a Z after all.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2420683778&category=6472 "...Don’t be fooled by the license plates. This vehicle does not come with a title or could it ever be street legal due to the high exhaust temp...This car is thrust powered with no connection to the rear wheels..."

I ordered this one last week:

I live in Sac, close to downtown. Let me know when you'd like to see my Z.

Up to $3k since last night.

Beutiful!

Do we have enough clearance? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=42610&item=2419428880

I can't believe what I'm seeing...2 days left, reserve met at $1075, only 144 hits! Man, if it stays cheap someone here has got to buy this car!!! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2420470636&category=7251

Very good point. Yes, bias is much more at play today. At its founding the FCC viewed the stations to which it granted licenses as "public trustee" and required that they made every reasonable attempt to cover contrasting points of views. The "Fairness Doctrine" was eliminated in 1987. Media consolidation is the real "censorship" issue here. As you said, the "governemnt" here in the US has the least control over the media of any country in the world, and that's where the problem comes in. If you've been checking out the news lately, the issue that has A LOT of congress (both reps and dems), and lots of people (like me) in an uproar is not blaming the "government" for censorship, but for not censoring enough - in terms of ownership rights. The FCC just ruled that one media company can control up to 45% of the American market: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/06/19/politics/main559385.shtml http://www.thenation.com/doc.mhtml?i=20020107&s=miller How does this lead to censorship? Consider the two fox reporters fired recently for not altering their story on excessive antibiotics in milk. They refused to doctor the story and so were fired because the research went against the interests of the parent company, even though it would've been great information for the public. Here's another way consolidation can affect the news you get: "A train carrying hazardous materials derails at 1:30 a.m. in Minot, North Dakota, spilling 210,000 gallons of anhydrous ammonia in an incident federal regulators call "catastrophic". Clear Channel Communications owns six out the seven commercial stations in Minot. Minot authorities say when they called with the warning about the toxic cloud, there was no one on the air who could've made the announcement. Clear Channel says someone was there who could have activated an emergency broadcast. But Minot police say nobody answered the phones." (The Associated Press, January 14, 2003 - Blake Nicholson). With the new FCC ruling, a lot of those local stations you mentioned earlier are being sized-up and bought out, as they can't compete with big companies that offer "package deals" to local advertisers. Lack of choice creates indirect censorship, and that's that worries me.

Thank you Jim for the response, I don't think you and I are as far from each other in our views as might appear. I agree 100% with what you said about private Lynch, she is unfortunately in a precarious position due to how her story has been handled. I don't think anyone here even for a second put the blame on her shoulders, most comments seem to revolve around the media. My intent with regard to Rachel Corrie is where our lines blur a bit, as maybe you interpreted my lengthy comparison differently than anticipated. I wasn't trying to kick Rachel upstairs, but wanted to offer a paired example in order to point out a media bias. I went heavy on the description to make this point, but in doing so I guess I made it sound to you like I was giving a hard-sell. Beliefs aside, these two American girls have a lot in common. I honestly thought the news would at least bash her for a while. Hell, when Americans die abroad (especially under bizzarre circumstances) it's usually newsworthy. That was my point, although when bluex_v1 chimed in I did have to regress back into the story a bit to clarify things. Speaking of which... I don't think they meant all of them, just these giants made by caterpillar: Nothing's been conveniently forgotten because this is untrue. We began paying Egypt only since 1979 in a deal prez Carter cut with them, in essence, to keep them from attacking Israel. Egypt(pop 66.7 mil): $2bn/yr, Israel(pop 6.5 mil): $3bn/yr. C'mon, more credit is due than that. Israel, a country only 55 years old, 1/20th the size of California, has the world's 3rd most powerful military. Impressive by any standards. What do we do? Keep building our cars, and hope America steps up to the table as the damn good mediator we can be. That's all I got Jim, once again thanks for the discussion and for raising some good points along the way.

Who, me? You're reaching REALLY far on that one based on what I just wrote, Jim. I love my home and need offer no defence. I seriously doubt you know enough about me to make such a statement without looking kind of silly in doing so. It'd be about same as if I concluded you were a member of Al-Quaeda based on what you just wrote. I thought my response was a good attempt to shine light around some of the things bluex_v1 pointed out. Maybe you're not the sort that appreciates hearing differring opinions, lets the anger get to them, and then makes cheap shots since you don't have much else to go on. I doubt that Jim, as I've read many of your posts and know you're a standup guy. I'll happily discuss whatever (and I can't find any damning opinions in what I said earlier, so please help me out), as long as you don't ruin something friendly with sandbox antics. Compassion, my friend, seems to be a precious commodity these days...BTW, how's the Z?

Nope, Rafah is being cleared to make room a security wall, pure and simple. She was not in front of a tunnel but protecting the house of Dr. Samir, a physician she'd gotten to know while in Rafah. If you're interested, Billie Moskona-Lerman, a reporter from the most widely-read Israeli newspaper Ma'ariv, decided to go to Rafah after hearing about Corrie's story. You may give this more credibility as she is Israeli and went in with the intention of seeing if what Corrie was saying was B.S. or not: http://www.gush-shalom.org/archives/shield_eng.html bluex_v1, here is the deposion of the American photographer who took the pics, he wasn't but a few feet from the incident: http://www.palsolidarity.org/activists/rachelcorrie/rachel_Joedetails.htm "The bulldozer continued driving forward headed straight for Rachel. When it got so close that it was moving the earth beneath her, she climbed onto the pile of rubble being pushed by the bulldozer. She got so high onto it that she was at eye-level with the cab of the bulldozer. Her head and upper torso were above the bulldozer's blade, and the bulldozer driver and co-operator could clearly see her. Despite this, he continued forward, which pulled her legs into the pile of rubble, and pulled her down out of view of the driver. If he'd stopped at this point, he may have only broken her legs, but he continued forward, which pulled her underneath the bulldozer...We ran towards him, and waved our arms and shouted, one activist with the megaphone. But the bulldozer driver continued forward, until Rachel was underneath the cab of the bulldozer...Despite the obviousness of her position, the bulldozer began to reverse, without lifting its blade, and dragged the blade over her body again...Three activists ran to her and began administering first-response medical treatment. Her body was in a mangled position, her face was very bloody, and her skin was turning blue. She said, "My back is broken" but nothing else." There are also depositions from two more Americans and two Brits that weren't more than 30 feet away that I won't bother including, but they say essentially the same thing - They flat-out contradict what you wrote. Calling her 'America-hating,' rather than dealing with the fact that she disagrees with SOME policies of her government is a really simplistic view that short-cuts one's ability to reason. Finding out why she was so upset takes more effort, but you'll understand her perspective better if you do. The Guardian is the largest newspaper in England, not just an obscure website. I know you don't hear about it in the news, that's my point. 'Useful idiot' is unnecessary - she died doing something she believed in, and that takes courage. Would her life be worth more to you if she shared your political beliefs? Also, most Jews would disagree with you on your second point. They don't want to dominate the Middle East, but want to live peaceably with their neighbors. This has been the basis of the Israeli political platform for years. This works fine for local matters. Do you like the fact that your mom or wife can vote, the end of racial segregation, or that children have to go to school rather than working in factories? The first and last examples were partially brought to you courtesy of those socialists you mentioned during the progressive era, none could've been accomplished had people chosen not to look over their own fences. This is much simpler though. Rachel Corrie was not inciting the overthrow of Israel, she was trying to bring attention to what she felt was wrong. If you read her diaries then you know she was only looking to help protect wells, property, schoolchildren - so please tell me, what is so diabolical about that? I hope you read some of these articles bluex_v1, and let me know if you have more questions. They should help you see the parts of the story you've missed. And as for the pic you included, sure I don't agree with it, but it is her right to voice her opposition as we have freedom of speech in this country. To say otherwise would be, well, anti-American.

Does anyone have pics of this kit? All I've ever seen is the one at ZParts.com and was wondering if there are more. I'd sure wish it was still available.

You're right on about Lynch - Jessica has been locked up in a private Walter Reed hospital room with an around-the-clock security detail normally reserved for high brass to ensure that what happened to her as a prisoner of war remains inside her room. Medical personnel who look after her have been given the same keep-your-trap-shut treatment as the 507th troopers. Her cover story changes from amnesia to partial amnesia to more recently: "She's blocked just the ambush event." Let's take it a step farter - does anyone remember who Rachel Corrie is? Jessica Lynch and Rachel Corrie could have passed for sisters. Two all-American blondes, Private Jessica Lynch, the soldier, was born in Palestine, West Virginia. Rachel Corrie, the activist, died in Israeli-occupied Palestine. Corrie was four years older than 19-year-old Lynch. Her body was crushed by an Israeli bulldozer in Gaza seven days before Lynch was taken into Iraqi custody on March 23. Before she went to Iraq, Lynch organised a pen-pal programme with a local kindergarten. Before Corrie left for Gaza, she organised a pen-pal programme between kids in her hometown of Olympia, Washington, and children in Rafah. Lynch went to Iraq as a soldier loyal to her government. Corrie went to Gaza to oppose the actions of her government. As a US citizen, she believed she had a special responsibility to defend Palestinians against US-built weapons, purchased with US aid to Israel. In letters home, she described how fresh water was being diverted from Gaza to Israeli settlements, how death was more normal than life. "This is what we pay for here," she wrote. Believing her fluorescent orange jacket would serve as armor, Corrie stood in front of bulldozers, slept beside wells and escorted children to school. For two hours she stood in front of that bulldozer, and when that Israeli driver looked at Corrie's orange jacket and pressed the accelerator, her strategy failed. He ran over her, and then back over her despite every attempt from bystanders to get him to stop. It turns out that the lives of some US citizens - even beautiful, young, white women - are valued more than others. There is something else that Jessica Lynch and Rachel Corrie have in common: both of their stories have been distorted to serve a purpose. When the Pentagon announced Lynch's successful rescue, she became a hero, complete with "America loves Jessica" fridge magnets, stickers, T-shirts, mugs, country songs and an NBC made-for-TV movie. According to White House spokesman Ari Fleischer, President George Bush was "full of joy for Jessica Lynch". Her rescue, we were told, was a testament to a core American value: as West Virginia senator Jay Rockefeller said to the Senate: "We take care of our people." Do they? Corrie's death, which made the papers for two days and then virtually disappeared, has met with almost total official silence, despite the fact that eyewitnesses claim it was a deliberate act. President Bush has said nothing about a US citizen killed by a US-made bulldozer bought with US tax dollars. A US congressional resolution demanding an independent inquiry has been buried in committee, leaving the Israeli military's investigation - which cleared itself of any wrongdoing - as the only official investigation. So who is a hero? During the attack on Iraq, some of Corrie's friends emailed her picture to MSNBC asking that it be included on the station's "wall of heroes", along with Jessica Lynch. The network didn't comply, but Corrie is being honoured in other ways. Her family has received more than 10,000 letters of support, communities across the country have organised memorial services, and children from the occupied territories are being named Rachel. It's not a made-for-TV kind of tribute, but maybe that's for the best. Rachel Corrie and the bulldozer that took her life