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    San Antonio Saints

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

    Posted

    don't you have concern about where the money goes though?

     

    I have a huge distrust of people soliciating money after major disasters.

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    If everyone sends me just a few dollars, I'll make sure all of it gets to the victims after some small administrative fees of course.

    Disaster Self-preparedness

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

    Posted

    under volcano, they forgot to warn about Pyroclastic flows. They are fast moving fluidized bodies of hot gas, ash and rock. traveling up to 100 miles an hour. The gas is usually at a temperature of 100-800 degrees Celsius.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyroclastic_flow

     

    how do you prepare for that???

    simple.

    DONT BE THERE WHEN IT HAPPENS. cus its your own damn fault for living at the base of a freakin volcano. if you see it happen in person, you arnt going to out run it.

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    I saw South Park, all you need to do for a volcano is duck and cover.

    Gas Prices...

    in Politics, Polls, and Pundits

    Posted

    Yep, I stopped by the dealership today and I'm eyeing up a used Pontiac Vibe. It's a six speed and was like driving a little MiniCooper but for a heck of a lot less. Gets 40 MPG. I think I'm gonna trade in the Dakota and get it....for 2.79 a gallon it's worth it, the car will be cheaper insurancewise and with heating costs going up and the long range folks predicting a cold winter I think  it's the most practical decision. Sure, it's not as "manly" as an SUV but I've got my toy car when I need to have some fun.

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    We've got the sister vehicle to the Pontiac, the Toyota Matrix and we lot. It's our primary vehicle now. My Ford Ranger hasn't been really driven since April, because my new job provides a vehicle. Our Matrix is the auto, we get between 30-35mpg, depending on how much highway driving we do.

    The Official Katrina Aftermath Thread

    in Politics, Polls, and Pundits

    Posted

    At work we are the point for 411 information and the Army in this area.  So far tonight I have already taken two calls from people suggesting how the levees can be filled.

     

    So far I got:

     

    1. sunken barge with concrete.

    2. containers dropped by helicopters.

     

    My reply:

     

    Thank you I will pass that on.

     

    :D  <_<

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    I read in the newspaper that they were going to try some of those large cargo containers filled with sand, not concrete. I also heard on one of the cable news stations (don't remember which one since I constantly change channels) that they were considering using some of the vehicles now under water.

    Gas Prices...

    in Politics, Polls, and Pundits

    Posted

    Why do gas stations raise prices when the gas has been in their undergrounds tanks for weeks or months and their cost didnt just go up? They bought it at the cheaper price weeks ago !

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    They raise it in anticipation of having to pay a higher price for their next delivery. So it's a way of making sure they get the money now that they'll have to shell out later.

    Question about outdoor extension cord

    in The Consumer Digest

    Posted

    So I'd be a little concerned mostly of the outlet end sitting out in the open (with the fountain plugged into it) with potential exposure to elements. But wouldn't it be the same with any electrician-placed line? Or the method cincy describes? The other end is plugged into a GFCI outlet in the garage, so there is some security there.

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    Can you provide a link showing the fountain?

    Gas Prices...

    in Politics, Polls, and Pundits

    Posted

    On the way home, there are two gas stations at the bottom of the hill by my house. One was $2.99, the other was $2.75. I immediatly filled up at the $2.75 station. There wasn't really a line yet, but there was always one or two people waiting while everyone else pumped (an 8 pump station).

    The Official Katrina Aftermath Thread

    in Politics, Polls, and Pundits

    Posted

    What was the elevation of NO when it was first settled?  My understanding that historically with the constant upkeep of the river that through the years it (NO) has been getting deeper and deeper away from sea level?

     

    Some people are blaming the people for living there, being too close.  The way the delta is "building" NO has been making the best of the situation.

     

    The time has come to trash the city and build anew?

     

    What a crappy situation to be in?

     

    Kinda like your neighbors always building higher than you through the years... Who is gonna flood?  In this case, your neighbor is the river!

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    I don't think they told us exact elevations, but I remember from elementary school (can't remember if it was covered under science or history) that sediment from the Mississippi flows down to NO and changes the land mass as it settles when it hits the Gulf.

    Telescoping flag pole

    in The Consumer Digest

    Posted

    Considering getting a 20' flag pole for my Bills flag from this company....

     

    Uncommon USA

     

    Anyone have one? Opinions? They're here in Syracuse at the New York State Fair and offering the 20' for $219 plus an additional flag free. (The US flag comes with the kit). This other company has them for $189 with free shipping, so we're going to offer $199 plus the additional flag during one of the last few days of the Fair. But I still want to know if anyone has experience with these types of poles.

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