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AGB,re: post 84- my fingerprints were on that propulsion machinery (and others) until the Arab Oil Embargo. In 1975,(I think) ,we booked more income from turbine/gear set order cancellations than...

I was aboard the CVN 74 for builder's trials, and during "full reactor power " runs, I recall max speeds under 40 kts.

I would add pedophilia (sp?) to the list.

Eddiebou, the book "Adventure" by Joseph P. Garland covers all the aspects of a grand banks schnooer (in this case the knockabout Aventure out of Gloucester),dory fishing, racing,personalities, etc....

P-man,, the first job I had out of college in the 1950's was in the GE steam turbine factory in Schenectady NY.All the shop area were floored with end grain , treated wood block. The rational for...

Grandfather Norman...
she's a Mitzvah, a blessing

Back to the skate key.....you put it on a string and put it around your neck like a a necklace.That way you wouldn't lose it through a hole in your pants pocket. Never saw a brass skate key.And ,you...

My 2009 Lexus 3.5 ltr/6cyl/270 hp does 23mpg locally and 30+/- on the interstate. @007 Ford Ranger PU 4x4,4 ltr,6cyl gets 14-19 mpg

In the April edition of The Atlantic magazine, there's an extensive inteview with Ben Bernanke about the economy ,and specifically inflation/deflation. While it's a major concern, he doesn't foresee...

Elf, do I ? Yes

In our town's transfer station,we can recycle:
paper & cardboard
plastic (except big items e.g. Wading pools,etc.)
Glass (except plate...

There was a nice little restaurant in Manchester-by-the Sea that listed both New England and Manhatten clam chowders on its menu. A notation by the Manhatten variety read "take Rte 95 south"

A bit of trivia... back when butcher blocks were made for use in butcher shops, the only wood used was sycamore. (we have an antique block,about 2 ft square by 18in. thick on legs.The top is properly...

Re: ship breakage inthe WWII era-when I was studying metallurgy in college in the 1950's, we had a professor who had consulted on the ship failure analysis. His explanation was there were two...

The Iranian strategy vs. the US is to offer a series of provocations which the US brushes aside. Iran knows that if they attack Iraq, Israel ,they're toast

Really nice restoration job!! Question- are the coaster brake friction discs (New Departure ?) still available? I recall as a kid in the '40's replacing them occasionally.

Google "The Great Dotset Steam Fair"

On the nuke carrier Abraham Lincoln sea trials with full reactor power. But if I told how fast, someone would have to be killed! (probably me).

CS, the root of this problem (pythagorean theorem) may lie in the different definitions for" theory" and "theorem". Check the dictionary.

Had a'97 (4L V6,2WD,auto), kept it 'till 2006 ,gave it to a grandkid in Me.No problems. Bought a 2007,4WD,V6,auto. No issues so far. Gas mileage in the 4WD suffers a bit compared to the 2WD.

I was elected twice to the Town Board of Selectmen, and have served 17 years as Town Meeting Moderator (a one year term, stand for election each year). Both offices are unique to the six New England...

I am very irritated by people, especially sports announcers on radio and TV, who "wait on" an event instead of " waiting for..." Also, I think "resonate" and "metric " are being overused.

I have heard, however, that Osage burns so incredibly hot that it should never be used as wood stove fuel. it can actually melt an iron stove. Has anyone else heard this?

Back in the days when I was employed manufacturing major items of eguipment for our subs, we were visited by a senior US Navy officer,who was conducting quality awareness "lectures". Part of his...

Then there's Demijohns, jerebohams, methusalas, and carboys.

Ian, the only motivation for the U.S.invasion of Iraq that I can conceive is we wanted to depose Saadam, install a government favorable to the U.S. ,thereby assuring our access to Iraqi,Kuwaiti and...

Apropo Richard Jones observation about covers over dry docks at EB,they also cease certain construction activities when particular satellites transit overhead.

Check the heatshields near the exhaust system. May have worked loose and now like to vibrate at 1900 engine rpm. Just a SWAG.

A dog ,to observant Muslims, is an "unclean" animal. The Koran directs that a Muslim must wash his/her hands three times before praying if they had touched a dog.

My memory bank goes back to WW11 (sorta), and about every decade or so we had a report of a miracle device that would result in 100 mpg fuel economy in cars, BUT the big oil companies supressed it. I...

When you're in Havard Square ,vist the Harvard Museum of Natural History (actually three museums ) and see the Glass Flowers. Made by a German father and son team in the 1880's to 1930's, they are...

Back in the early 20th century,when residential electricial power was first introduced and was still a novelty, scammers sold the unsuspecting ,"plugs" to be inserted into receptacles to keep the...

Should be a fairly pedestrian investigation..

Chris, your intial observation about the effect Beethoven has on your mood surprised me. When I listen to Ludwig,I experience a sutble euphoria that is involuntary. I thought I was the only one so...

The ATF bureau captured two neo-Nazi skin heads who confessed to a plan to invade a school, kill 88 people and behead 14 (special nos. to nazis),and then attempt to assasinate Obama,probably dying in...

No.1 son was Capt. of a high speed ferry (50 kts+/-) operating between NYC and towns on Long Island. He was was witness to the attacks on the Trade Towers on 9/11 ,and the resulting carnage. His boat...

Doug, the witness is endorsing the judges order (like endorsing a check).The witness is agreeing to the order, the judge is not "endorsing "the witness.

There is no joy in Mudville....

While in Gloucester, visit Adventure, the restored dory fishing schooner. Restoration is nearing completion, and the joinery is great. Also, see the statue of the Gloucester Fisherman and the...

Back to Rip Van Winkle, the story was included in the book " Irving's Sketch Book"by Washington Irving.

RE: Bill Mauldin

" I already got a Purple Heart, jus' gimme a coupala aspirin"

The fact that Cooper saw a flying object that was not identified does not mean he saw an alien or extra terrestrial craft. I accept that serious, informed ,capable observers have seen many UFO's over...

Did I read someplace that the tankless heater warrantee is void if you're on well water?

Try ginko biloba . It's a herbal that's advertised as an aid to increased mental ability, but as a vasodilator, it does help in some cases to diminish tinnits. SWMBO and I, both in our 70's...

1 Timothy 5:23 Drink water no longer,but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thy frequent infirmaties.

Phil, in Massachusetts the law requires pet aninimals bitten by a wild animal (coyote,e.g.) to be quaranteened ,6 mo. if I recall at the owner's expense. If NY has a similar law, I'd be careful who I...

Tim, I recently had two tiled showers ,similar to yours,installed in a very old house which likes to shift a bit with the seasons. We used custom fabed copper pans,then mud , and then the tile on the...

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Rick, both routes are in the "snow belt", but the roads are well maintained.6 of one ,half dozen ... etc. I would use the Thruway to 81.

Norman, we keepers of the true faith(Red Sox, Patriots) shouldn't be detered by the slings and arrows of the Infidel. Keep the faith.(waiting until next year).Interestingly, the Giants announced...