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    Re: Just how fast can a carrier go.

    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...
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    Re: Just how fast can a carrier go.

    I was aboard the CVN 74 for builder's trials, and during "full reactor power " runs, I recall max speeds under 40 kts.
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    Re: 28 Mortal sins that you'll burn for

    I would add pedophilia (sp?) to the list.
  4. Re: Cod fishing the Grand Banks / Schooners, Dories and such

    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....
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    Re: Wood Block Flooring

    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...
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    Re: Announcing....

    Grandfather Norman...
    she's a Mitzvah, a blessing
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    Re: Here's an age test for you

    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...
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    Re: What sort of mileage do you get?

    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
  9. Re: Trump Warns ‘Massive Inflation’ Coming, Prepare

    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...
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    Poll: Re: What do you recycle?

    Elf, do I ? Yes
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    Poll: Re: What do you recycle?

    In our town's transfer station,we can recycle:
    paper & cardboard
    plastic (except big items e.g. Wading pools,etc.)
    Glass (except plate...
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    Re: New England or Manhattan clam chowder?

    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"
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    Re: Butcher block construction

    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...
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    Re: World's largest bulk carrier is sinking

    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...
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    Re: Do you think the US will attack Iran?

    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
  16. Thread: bike refurb

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    Re: bike refurb

    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.
  17. Thread: steam

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    Re: steam

    Google "The Great Dotset Steam Fair"
  18. Re: What's the fastest you've ever gone on water?

    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).
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    Re: Pythagorean Theorem

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

    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.
  21. Re: not really politics as in the admin etc. Has anyone ever run for an elected posit

    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...
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    Re: This door is alarmed

    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.
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    Re: uses for Osage Orange?

    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?
  24. Thread: Submarines

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    Re: Submarines

    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...
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    Re: Odd Units of Measure

    Then there's Demijohns, jerebohams, methusalas, and carboys.
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    Re: A good day at the Chilcott Enquiry

    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...
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    Re: How to build a Nuclear Sub...

    Apropo Richard Jones observation about covers over dry docks at EB,they also cease certain construction activities when particular satellites transit overhead.
  28. Re: High-Pitched Hum From the Rear of this Truck

    Check the heatshields near the exhaust system. May have worked loose and now like to vibrate at 1900 engine rpm. Just a SWAG.
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    Re: Iraqi reporter throws shoes at Bush,

    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.
  30. Re: Is This AFS Trinity 150 MPG SUV Being Suppressed By The Auto Industry?

    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...
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    Re: Weekend in Boston- what to do?

    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...
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    Re: electrical theory

    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...
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    Re: Another "foot in shoe"

    Should be a fairly pedestrian investigation..
  34. Thread: Beethoven

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    Re: Beethoven

    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...
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    Re: Obama Assassination Plot Foiled?

    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...
  36. Re: Sad commentary on "State-of-the-Art" fireboats

    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...
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    Re: Who's the Lawyer Here?

    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.
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    Re: Boston..Come in, Boston!

    There is no joy in Mudville....
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    Re: Rockport, Mass. & Gloucester

    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...
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    Re: Who Is The Dude..........

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

    RE: Bill Mauldin

    " I already got a Purple Heart, jus' gimme a coupala aspirin"
  42. Thread: UFO

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    Re: UFO

    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...
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    Re: hot water system

    Did I read someplace that the tankless heater warrantee is void if you're on well water?
  44. Thread: Tinnitis?

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    Re: Tinnitis?

    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...
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    Re: The Best Passages in the Bible

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

    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...
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    Re: epoxy for shower pan?

    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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    Re: Where Have You Lived?

    Brooklyn NY
    Schenectady NY
    AlexandriaVA
    Nahant MA
    Niskayuna NY
    Branford CT
    Gibsonia PA
    Topsfield MA
    Baghdad, Iraq
    Middleton MA
  49. Re: heading to the fingerlakes region tommorrow

    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.
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    Re: Norman, I'm here to collect

    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...
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