Re: [MBZ] Something for the guys who need to avoid deer

[MG via Mercedes]

OOPS!! I forgot the link.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/BDYV3N/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8=1


MG via Mercedes wrote:
Possibly something like this which doesn't rely on reflection from the 
ground. Cheap enough to buy one and see if it works and then get more 
for better coverage.


MG


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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1977 mercedes 240d

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

Missing one pitchur...to show what the white knobs are for.   (console)

York compressor in the way  Strike!
Series GP and $500 glow relay   Strike!

Maybe for 2400, but not 4200!

More like $1200 to 1400.



Dwight Giles via Mercedes 
December 18, 2019 at 5:36 PM
Kaleb green carpet.

Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI


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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1977 mercedes 240d

[Dwight Giles via Mercedes]

Kaleb green carpet.

Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI

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Re: [MBZ] OT: Winter tires

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

Really cold, arctic/sub-zero here is pretty rare. The other night was
maybe mid-20s, and a fairly heavy/wet snow. Though I've also had trouble
on this hill with dry powder snow. Would prefer to avoid studs, as they
are pretty noisy on dry roads (which is most of the winter, here).

Allan


Clay Monroe via Mercedes  writes:

> I have been doing research to learn more about why and what are the
> best winter tires to mount for the Arctic.  There is a fellow on the
> TUBE of Ewe who drives around the Nokian winter track testing tires in
> his VW.  Seems there are two forms of winter tire Hakipolita X3 or
> such.  He tested normal all seasons, Central European compound winters
> and the “Oh God! Save me Arctic blend” winter tire.  And the spiked
> kind.  Maybe there are tires meant to work at -40c and below, where
> the other type were just meant for -15c climate.
>
> BTW, the super arctic with spikes did the best runs and stops.
> Without studs, the tires were pretty darn good, losing maybe a few
> meters stopping distance and a few seconds lap times.
>
> clay
>

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Re: [MBZ] OT: Winter tires

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> On December 18, 2019 at 5:16 PM Clay Monroe via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> For my cash, putting winter tires on winter wheels does allow a person to do 
> the semi-annual swap themselves, over paying the tire show to mount and 
> dismount.

Hit up Car-part.com and see what used wheels cost. Try to downsize, the tires 
will be cheaper and they'll work better in snow. For example, if your Cruze 
takes 205-55R16, get 195-65R15s. If your W210 takes 215-55R16 and you can find 
a set of 15s from a W124 that fit, get 195-70 or 205-65 depending on the weight 
rating you need.

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Re: [MBZ] OT for Fusion nerds

[Peter Frederick via Mercedes]

And no one to date has demonstrated it works at all, let along well enough to 
produce electricity.

Along with blimps and flying cars, fusion energy systems pop up every twenty 
years just like clockwork
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Winter tires

[Clay Monroe via Mercedes]

I have been doing research to learn more about why and what are the best winter 
tires to mount for the Arctic.  There is a fellow on the TUBE of Ewe who drives 
around the Nokian winter track testing tires in his VW.  Seems there are two 
forms of winter tire Hakipolita X3 or such.  He tested normal all seasons, 
Central European compound winters and the “Oh God! Save me Arctic blend” winter 
tire.  And the spiked kind.  Maybe there are tires meant to work at -40c and 
below, where the other type were just meant for -15c climate.   

BTW, the super arctic with spikes did the best runs and stops.  Without studs, 
the tires were pretty darn good, losing maybe a few meters stopping distance 
and a few seconds lap times.

clay

> On Dec 18, 2019, at 1:53 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Night and day.   With general "all season" tars, my SDL would spin and slide. 
>   Not much good when I got stuck in schnee. I put on a set of used 
> Blizzaks I found at a farstone stealer in Dubuque.   What a difference.   I t 
> seemed like it would climb an iced lektrick pole with the blizzaks.   Got a 
> set for #1 daughter's E320.   THey were awe inspiring.
> 
> 
> Check simpletire.com and discounttiredirect.com What are those 18" or 
> twennys?   I can buy a set for a car for about $300 installed, last I checked.

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Re: [MBZ] OT: Winter tires

[Clay Monroe via Mercedes]

Winter tires do make a difference.  Depends on how much ice and snow you are 
dealing with if they are a reasonable investment.  The compound is much more 
pliable in very low temps.  There is added traction and reduced stopping 
distance in braking.  I am not sure about crawling up a hill. SWMBA swapped 
tires on her cars each fall and spring.  The jeep had studs, and the new to her 
‘yota highlander will be getting spikes as well.  For the days there is mega 
ice on the road, not just some snotty snow.

For my cash, putting winter tires on winter wheels does allow a person to do 
the semi-annual swap themselves, over paying the tire show to mount and 
dismount.

clay

> On Dec 18, 2019, at 1:34 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> How much difference do winter tires really make?
> 
> I have an unavoidable hill getting into my neighborhood. When it's
> snowy, I can't climb it in the 300D or 300SD with "all-season"
> tires. Rear tires just spin.
> 
> The other night it had snowed. The road was not yet plowed or sanded. I
> was in the Volvo XC90. Heavy car, front-wheel drive, new-ish all season
> tires. It also could not climb the hill. Other neighbors with AWD/SUVs
> were climbing the hill no problem and they didn't appear to have snow
> tires. Our AWD Honda Element with cheap Cooper tires had no problem.
> 
> Had to get the Frontier (4WD) and tow chain to pull the Volvo up the hill.
> 
> I'm OK with not using the MBs in the snow. But I need to drive
> something. Priced winter tires for the Volvo and looks like they are
> ~$180 or so per tire. Don't want to spend that money if it's not going
> to make a substantial difference.
> 
> Allan
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Winter tires

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

+1

Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote on 12/18/19 3:48 PM:
Get wheels too so that you are not swapping tires on and off rims 
twice each year.


Randy 



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Re: [MBZ] OT: Winter tires

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

Night and day.   With general "all season" tars, my SDL would spin and 
slide.   Not much good when I got stuck in schnee. I put on a set of 
used Blizzaks I found at a farstone stealer in Dubuque.   What a 
difference.   I t seemed like it would climb an iced lektrick pole with 
the blizzaks.   Got a set for #1 daughter's E320.   THey were awe inspiring.



Check simpletire.com and discounttiredirect.com What are those 18" 
or twennys?   I can buy a set for a car for about $300 installed, last I 
checked.

Allan Streib via Mercedes 
December 18, 2019 at 3:34 PM
How much difference do winter tires really make?

I have an unavoidable hill getting into my neighborhood. When it's
snowy, I can't climb it in the 300D or 300SD with "all-season"
tires. Rear tires just spin.

The other night it had snowed. The road was not yet plowed or sanded. I
was in the Volvo XC90. Heavy car, front-wheel drive, new-ish all season
tires. It also could not climb the hill. Other neighbors with AWD/SUVs
were climbing the hill no problem and they didn't appear to have snow
tires. Our AWD Honda Element with cheap Cooper tires had no problem.

Had to get the Frontier (4WD) and tow chain to pull the Volvo up the hill.

I'm OK with not using the MBs in the snow. But I need to drive
something. Priced winter tires for the Volvo and looks like they are
~$180 or so per tire. Don't want to spend that money if it's not going
to make a substantial difference.

Allan







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Re: [MBZ] Something for the guys who need to avoid deer

[G Mann via Mercedes]

OK... I vote for the siren, plus machine guns, as deer deterrent and
population control.
I'm sure airport neighbors wouldn't mind the occasional late night gun run
down the runways, right?
[sarcasm folks]

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> Yep, that Stuka siren would do the trick.  I vote for Stuka siren.
> -
> Max
> Charleston SC
>
>
> On Tue, Dec 17, 2019 at 10:14 PM M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > On Tue, Dec 17, 2019 at 7:35 PM OK Don via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com
> > >
> > wrote:
> >
> >
> > > I'm wondering if the bi-tonal air powered whistles might help - if I'm
> in
> > > the air, I'm fast enough to power them 
> >
> >
> > This is what you need:
> >
> > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EYVL3uXBCk
> >
> > -MMM-
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Winter tires

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

I would think you will find that they do make quite a difference. They 
should improve traction on acceleration and on braking. The rubber is a 
softer compound and they have extra siping. You may want to do some 
research as some are better than others. If you are allowed to run 
studded tires there, that would prove even better for the trouble that 
you are experiencing.  Think of them as extra insurance too. If they 
keep you out of an accident, they will have paid for themselves. Plus, 
if you keep the vehicle long enough they will pay off as well since you 
will be using them part of the year instead of your summer tires so the 
summer tires will last longer. Get wheels too so that you are not 
swapping tires on and off rims twice each year.


Randy

On 18/12/2019 3:34 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:

How much difference do winter tires really make?

I have an unavoidable hill getting into my neighborhood. When it's
snowy, I can't climb it in the 300D or 300SD with "all-season"
tires. Rear tires just spin.

The other night it had snowed. The road was not yet plowed or sanded. I
was in the Volvo XC90. Heavy car, front-wheel drive, new-ish all season
tires. It also could not climb the hill. Other neighbors with AWD/SUVs
were climbing the hill no problem and they didn't appear to have snow
tires. Our AWD Honda Element with cheap Cooper tires had no problem.

Had to get the Frontier (4WD) and tow chain to pull the Volvo up the hill.

I'm OK with not using the MBs in the snow. But I need to drive
something. Priced winter tires for the Volvo and looks like they are
~$180 or so per tire. Don't want to spend that money if it's not going
to make a substantial difference.

Allan










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[MBZ] OT: Winter tires

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

How much difference do winter tires really make?

I have an unavoidable hill getting into my neighborhood. When it's
snowy, I can't climb it in the 300D or 300SD with "all-season"
tires. Rear tires just spin.

The other night it had snowed. The road was not yet plowed or sanded. I
was in the Volvo XC90. Heavy car, front-wheel drive, new-ish all season
tires. It also could not climb the hill. Other neighbors with AWD/SUVs
were climbing the hill no problem and they didn't appear to have snow
tires. Our AWD Honda Element with cheap Cooper tires had no problem.

Had to get the Frontier (4WD) and tow chain to pull the Volvo up the hill.

I'm OK with not using the MBs in the snow. But I need to drive
something. Priced winter tires for the Volvo and looks like they are
~$180 or so per tire. Don't want to spend that money if it's not going
to make a substantial difference.

Allan







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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1977 mercedes 240d

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

The air cleaner lid is painted green.  How jaunty.

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[MBZ] Fwd: 1977 mercedes 240d

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Re: [MBZ] TV's

[fmiser via Mercedes]

> Curt wrote:

> If you go to 4K which is nearly 2x the resolution of 1080 and
> don't double the data rate what are you getting?

4x the data rate.

That doesn't account for better compression.  h.265 or VP9 help a
bit.

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Re: [MBZ] Borescope deal (not for Dan)

[fmiser via Mercedes]

> Curley wrote:

> $15 for everyone else.  No android spyfone needed.

I got one.  $15.99 at "my" store.

Caled a "LizardCam"  Works okay.  The screen is not wide angle.
The lights on the camera head are pretty wimpy.  Uses "AA" cells,
which for me is a big plus.

Thanks for the tip, Loren!!

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[MBZ] Mercedes Benz OM617 Exhaust Hood Stack Kit

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Mercedes Benz OM617 Exhaust Hood Stack Kit. Welded and ready to Install. 
16 Gauge 304 Stainless Steel Tubing.


$200 free shipping in USA. Worldwide shipping available.

Custom Hood stacks and exhaust kits available for any make or model. 
Message me.


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Re: [MBZ] Feral pigs and pigloos in Canada, eh (NY Times excerpt)

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Have you seen any feral hogs out by the lake?  They would have to work
really hard to construct those pigloos.

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>
> Jeepers! Who knew? We thought those were bears.
>
> Randy
>
>
> On 18/12/2019 11:13 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
> > Wild pigs occupy the “largest global range of any nondomesticated
> > terrestrial mammal on earth,” researchers in Canada recently concluded
> > . They have roamed
> > parts of North America for centuries.
> >
> > But in recent decades, the pigs have been expanding their range — or more
> > accurately, people have been expanding it for them.
> >
> > “It’s not natural dispersion,” Dr. Nolte said. “We have every reason to
> > believe they are being moved in the backs of pickup trucks and released
> to
> > create hunting opportunities.”
> >
> > In the United States, their stronghold is the South — about half of the
> > nation’s six million feral pigs live in Texas. But in the past 30 years,
> > the hogs have expanded their range to 38 states from 17.
> >
> > Eurasian boar first arrived in Canada in the 1980s and 1990s, imported as
> > livestock or for hunting. They escaped or were released, and sometimes
> > mated with domestic pigs. Their descendants have become common across the
> > Canadian prairie.
> >
> > Many experts thought the pigs couldn’t thrive in cold climates. But they
> > burrow into the snow in winter, creating so-called pigloos — a tunnel or
> > cave with a foot or two of snow on top for insulation. Many have
> developed
> > thick coats of fur.
> >
> > Now they are poised to invade states along the border, threatening to
> > establish a new beachhead in this country.
> >
> > “It’s concerning that Canada isn’t doing anything about it,” said Maggie
> > Nutter, one of 80 concerned ranchers and farmers who met recently near
> > Sweet Grass, Mont., to discuss the potential swine invasion. “What do you
> > do to get them to control their wild hog population?”
> >
> > States and federal agencies are monitoring the border. Should the pigs
> > advance, wildlife officials plan an air assault, hunting the pigs from
> > planes with high-tech equipment like night-vision goggles and
> > thermal-imaging scopes. They’re testing waterways for pig DNA, and
> turning
> > to more traditional approaches — hunting dogs and shotguns.
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Re: [MBZ] OT - Who Has Direct HVAC Experience?

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Hardly. We bought below market and the appraisal came in $15k over market, so 
we got instant equity.

-D

> On Dec 18, 2019, at 2:26 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> So the new house is a money pit, can you flip it quick and move back into
> the old house?
> -
> Max
> Charleston SC
> 
> 
>> On Wed, Dec 18, 2019 at 2:01 PM dan--- via Mercedes 
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Follow up:
>> 
>> AC guy just left. Nothing I did disturbed things, it was pure chance.
>> 
>> “A” coil has leaks and the system has leaked down to the point where the
>> low pressure switch won’t engage. Looks like the coil is warranty but I’ll
>> have to cover the labor. Easy R as the unit is right in my garage and you
>> can walk right up to it, so that helps.
>> 
>> It sucks, but better it fails now that in the middle of summer. It’s 60F
>> and sunny today and will continue to be like this for a few days, so my
>> timing is good.
>> 
>> There’s always a bright side...
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] OT Pain relief by seeing green

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

Maybe that is why Kaleb likes green cars?

On 18/12/2019 12:39 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote:

Perhaps those bankers wearing the green eye-shades were on to something?

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/12/15/787138928/researchers-explore-a-drug-free-idea-to-relieve-chronic-pain-green-light?utm_source=pocket-newtab

Fascinating stuff.  Maybe I'll wear green tinted glasses back and forth on
my commute and whenever I'm outside.

Maybe this is why Kaleb is always looking for green cars?
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Re: [MBZ] OT - Who Has Direct HVAC Experience?

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

So the new house is a money pit, can you flip it quick and move back into
the old house?
-
Max
Charleston SC


On Wed, Dec 18, 2019 at 2:01 PM dan--- via Mercedes 
wrote:

> Follow up:
>
> AC guy just left. Nothing I did disturbed things, it was pure chance.
>
> “A” coil has leaks and the system has leaked down to the point where the
> low pressure switch won’t engage. Looks like the coil is warranty but I’ll
> have to cover the labor. Easy R as the unit is right in my garage and you
> can walk right up to it, so that helps.
>
> It sucks, but better it fails now that in the middle of summer. It’s 60F
> and sunny today and will continue to be like this for a few days, so my
> timing is good.
>
> There’s always a bright side...
>
> -D
>
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Re: [MBZ] Feral pigs and pigloos in Canada, eh (NY Times excerpt)

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

Jeepers! Who knew? We thought those were bears.

Randy


On 18/12/2019 11:13 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:

Wild pigs occupy the “largest global range of any nondomesticated
terrestrial mammal on earth,” researchers in Canada recently concluded
. They have roamed
parts of North America for centuries.

But in recent decades, the pigs have been expanding their range — or more
accurately, people have been expanding it for them.

“It’s not natural dispersion,” Dr. Nolte said. “We have every reason to
believe they are being moved in the backs of pickup trucks and released to
create hunting opportunities.”

In the United States, their stronghold is the South — about half of the
nation’s six million feral pigs live in Texas. But in the past 30 years,
the hogs have expanded their range to 38 states from 17.

Eurasian boar first arrived in Canada in the 1980s and 1990s, imported as
livestock or for hunting. They escaped or were released, and sometimes
mated with domestic pigs. Their descendants have become common across the
Canadian prairie.

Many experts thought the pigs couldn’t thrive in cold climates. But they
burrow into the snow in winter, creating so-called pigloos — a tunnel or
cave with a foot or two of snow on top for insulation. Many have developed
thick coats of fur.

Now they are poised to invade states along the border, threatening to
establish a new beachhead in this country.

“It’s concerning that Canada isn’t doing anything about it,” said Maggie
Nutter, one of 80 concerned ranchers and farmers who met recently near
Sweet Grass, Mont., to discuss the potential swine invasion. “What do you
do to get them to control their wild hog population?”

States and federal agencies are monitoring the border. Should the pigs
advance, wildlife officials plan an air assault, hunting the pigs from
planes with high-tech equipment like night-vision goggles and
thermal-imaging scopes. They’re testing waterways for pig DNA, and turning
to more traditional approaches — hunting dogs and shotguns.
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Re: [MBZ] OT - AK data point

[dan--- via Mercedes]

Asians in general, both Chinese and Japanese. Heck, remember their former 
President, Fujimori? I got to attend this black tie reception thing with him 
when I was there on business years ago. My buddy at work that covered South 
America was Peruaño and donated or helped get medical equipment shipped into 
the country from the Peruvian community in Milwaukee.

We used to travel down there together, and on one of our trips he told me to 
pack formal wear but didn’t tell me why. There was this big reception with 
Fujimori and a bunch of business leaders that we went to, and he got some sort 
of award for the work he did for this medical group that received the donations 
he coordinated.

It was pretty cool. I had to fill out a card with the phonetic pronunciation of 
my name for the receiving line and I got my picture taken with him. I should 
dig that out...

-D

> On Dec 18, 2019, at 1:52 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Do you mean Japanese? There is a large Japanese colony there, including my
> dentist who expatted to Maryland
> 
> On Tue, Dec 17, 2019 at 2:51 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
>> There are quite a few Chinese in Peru too, "Chifas" as they are known,
>> and the restaurants are pretty good.  I don't know what brought them
>> there in the past.  And the Chinese have lately become big donors to
>> Peru, building all kinds of stuff.
>> 
>> --FT
>> 
>>> On 12/17/19 5:30 AM, dan--- via Mercedes wrote:
>>> Go into a very authentic Chinese restaurant in Panama City and the
>> employees all speak very fluent Spanish. “What is wrong with this picture?”
>> your brain will say.
>> 
>> --
>> --FT
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Something for the guys who need to avoid deer

[OK Don via Mercedes]

Hmm - I like the idea of either the Screamers with Silver Comet
 or
the Whistler with Silver Comet

coming
out of the mouth of the dragon ...

On Wed, Dec 18, 2019 at 11:42 AM archer75--- via Mercedes <
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> You might try some of these methods:
>
> https://www.margosupplies.com/us-en/product-category/scare-cartridges-launchers/
> Gerry
>
> On Tue, 17 Dec 2019 19:34:45 -0600
> OK Don via Mercedes  wrote:
>
> > A normal landing with the throttle at idle doesn't bother them. Buzzing
> > them at 50 feet or so does cause them to leave the runway, at least long
> > enough to fly another pattern and get on the ground. The houses
> surrounding
> > the runway make shooting them safely difficult, though we do have hunters
> > at each end of the runway who do bag a couple most years.
> > I'm wondering if the bi-tonal air powered whistles might help - if I'm in
> > the air, I'm fast enough to power them 
> >
> > On Tue, Dec 17, 2019 at 5:10 PM G Mann via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > OK, how about using several, with converging fields of coverage,
> mounted on
> > > stands, with motion activation? OR, rig them with interlocking timed
> > > activation, so they are not all on all the time, sort of a random
> > > "sequence" to keep little bambi scared and confused.
> > > Surely, there is a way to outsmart these horned rats.
> > >
> > > On Tue, Dec 17, 2019 at 3:35 PM MG via Mercedes  >
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > > Possibly something like this which doesn't rely on
> > > > reflection from the ground. Cheap enough to buy
> > > > one and see if it works and then get more for
> > > > better coverage.
> > > >
> > > > MG
> > > >
> > > > G Mann via Mercedes wrote:
> > > > > Any reason why the device could not be mounted on a stationary
> stand,
> > > > clear
> > > > > of runway [of course] and powered by a stand alone power supply?
> > > > > Perhaps, use several of them with interlocking fields of coverage
> to
> > > > shield
> > > > > the entire runway and approaches?
> > > > > Just a thought.
> > > > >
> > > > > On Tue, Dec 17, 2019 at 12:34 PM OK Don via Mercedes <
> > > > mercedes@okiebenz.com>
> > > > > wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > >> Hmm - sounded great for our runway where the deer like to gather
> at
> > > > night,
> > > > >> making at least one low pass before landing at night necessary,
> until
> > > I
> > > > >> read "The Hornet must have an unobstructed view of the road
> surface
> > > and
> > > > be
> > > > >> mounted in a forward direction at a 45° angle to the road surface,
> > > > within a
> > > > >> height of 6 inches to 3 feet to achieve maximum effectiveness."
> A, I'm
> > > > >> approaching from at least 200 feet up, and B - the surface is
> grass,
> > > not
> > > > >> pavement.
> > > > >> Oh well, low passes are fun anyway ...
> > > > >>
> > > > >> On Fri, Dec 13, 2019 at 4:43 PM Craig via Mercedes <
> > > > mercedes@okiebenz.com>
> > > > >> wrote:
> > > > >>
> > > > >>> I saw this in a trucking magazine and thought it might be useful
> for
> > > > some
> > > > >>> who live in deer areas (in the north, I would think, but not
> > > > >> necessarily):
> > > > >>> http://xp3hornet.com/
> > > > >>> The Hornet Electronic Deer Avoidance System
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>> The Hornet uses the LATEST MILITARY TECHNOLOGY to clear your
> way.
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>> The Hornet is your best protection against costly and deadly
> > > animal
> > > > >>> related accidents. Using the latest military technology from
> the
> > > > >>> field of high pitched, directional sonic bombardment, the
> > > Hornet's
> > > > >>> precision turned sonic generator alerts deer and other
> animals of
> > > > >>> your approach well before they can see or hear your vehicle.
> > > > >>> Proprietary wave variance tuning enables the sonic impulse to
> > > carry
> > > > >>> long distances. The Hornet is endorsed by major insurance
> > > companies
> > > > >>> and is used by police and emergency vehicles nationwide with
> > > > millions
> > > > >>> of proven road miles. Proven effective at any speed, the
> Hornet
> > > is
> > > > >>> electronically powered and does not rely on wind or air flow.
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>> Craig
> > > > >>>
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> > > > >>
> > > > >> "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is
> time to
> > > > >> pause and reflect." Mark Twain
> > > > >>
> > > > >> "There are three kinds of men: The ones 

[MBZ] $30K for a NA 300CD

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

"Inca Red"  A real head scratcher.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1980-mercedes-benz-300cd-5/?utm_source=dailymail_medium=email_campaign=2019-12-18
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[MBZ] OT for Fusion nerds

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Bezos-backed fusion startup raises $100M for nuclear demoPublished:
Tuesday, December 17, 2019

A nuclear fusion startup backed by billionaire Jeff Bezos raised more than
$100 million to help design and build a demonstration power plant.

The company lined up $65 million in Series E financing led by Singapore's
Temasek Holdings Pte, and is getting another $38 million from Canada's
Strategic Innovation Fund, General Fusion Inc. said in a statement
yesterday. It's now attracted more than $200 million in financing.

Canada-based General Fusion is one of about two dozen companies seeking to
commercialize nuclear fusion technology. It relies on the same process that
powers stars, generating huge amounts of energy by fusing small atoms into
larger ones. While it holds out the promise of cheap, carbon-free energy,
researchers have been working for decades to overcome significant technical
hurdles.

"The world is pivoting toward fusion as the necessary complement to other
technologies which, collectively, will enable the carbon-free energy future
we all need," Chief Executive Officer Christofer Mowry said in the
statement.

Firms pursuing such designs are hoping they can start generating power
sooner than the 35-nation, $25 billion Tokamak fusion reactor known as
ITER. Collaborators on that facility — the largest research project in
history — have been laboring on a gigantic demonstration reactor in France
since 2010.

Conventional nuclear power plants use a different technology, fission,
which generates energy as a large, unstable nucleus is split into smaller
elements. Unlike fusion systems, they also produce deadly, radioactive
waste.

The financing round was led by Temasek and joined by existing investors
including Bezos Expeditions and Chrysalix Venture Capital. *— Will Wade and
Jonathan Tirone, Bloomberg*
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Re: [MBZ] More bottom feeding opportunities

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

What's to like about it?  The interior is shot.

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> If I had a 3 car hauler I could make a run to Savannah and come back
> with a bunch of cars
>
> Exterior looks nice
>
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/441837779832663/
>
> 1999 Mercedes-Benz Ckk320
> Savannah, GA· about a day ago
> <
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/441837779832663/?ref=product_details>·
>
>
> $800
>
>   * About This Vehicle
>
>   *
>   o
>
>   o Driven 200,000 miles
>   *
>   o
>
>   o Automatic transmission
>   *
>   o
>
>   o Exterior color: White · Interior color: Grey
>
> Seller's Description
>
> Car has been sitting I don't know what's wrong with it poor interior
> does not run 800 obo
>
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Re: [MBZ] OT - Who Has Direct HVAC Experience?

[dan--- via Mercedes]

Follow up:

AC guy just left. Nothing I did disturbed things, it was pure chance.

“A” coil has leaks and the system has leaked down to the point where the low 
pressure switch won’t engage. Looks like the coil is warranty but I’ll have to 
cover the labor. Easy R as the unit is right in my garage and you can walk 
right up to it, so that helps.

It sucks, but better it fails now that in the middle of summer. It’s 60F and 
sunny today and will continue to be like this for a few days, so my timing is 
good.

There’s always a bright side...

-D

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Re: [MBZ] OT - AK data point

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Do you mean Japanese? There is a large Japanese colony there, including my
dentist who expatted to Maryland

On Tue, Dec 17, 2019 at 2:51 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> There are quite a few Chinese in Peru too, "Chifas" as they are known,
> and the restaurants are pretty good.  I don't know what brought them
> there in the past.  And the Chinese have lately become big donors to
> Peru, building all kinds of stuff.
>
> --FT
>
> On 12/17/19 5:30 AM, dan--- via Mercedes wrote:
> > Go into a very authentic Chinese restaurant in Panama City and the
> employees all speak very fluent Spanish. “What is wrong with this picture?”
> your brain will say.
>
> --
> --FT
>
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Re: [MBZ] TV's

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

My son bought me a 54" Sharp Aquos TV 10 years ago.  It has great picture
quality and has performed without a hitch since day one.  I keep on waiting
for it to fail but despite heavy use it refuses to.  As you can see, it
still gets great reviews.
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On Wed, Dec 18, 2019 at 12:30 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> I think I saw some 4k content on Netflix, I presume they are using some
> heavy compression algorithms (like regular HD content) to get it down to
> something that most ISPs deliver.  I think I nominally have 15 or 18Mbps
> on my ATT Uverse link, it's been awhile since I looked at whatever they
> are sending and the bandwidth it uses.  I vaguely recall the Netflix
> content was like 8Mbps for an HD stream.  Whatever it is, it looks
> pretty good, and I have noticed that some of the newer content looks
> really good.
>
> The streams do slow down sometimes and get snowy or quite pixelated, it
> might be the Firestick gets confused or ATT is choking the stream.
> Usually if I quit the show and start it again it is fine.  I notice my
> older AppleTV seems to choke much more often now and will do what
> appears to be a soft reboot, and if it keeps acting up I have to unplug
> it and do a hard reboot then it works better for a coupla weeks until it
> starts choking again.
>
> --FT
>
> On 12/18/19 12:00 PM, Curt Raymond wrote:
> > You've hit on the problem with 4K and we talk about this at work a lot.
> > Most cable and satellite TV providers are giving you 25-30mbit/sec
> > bandwidth for HD which is about the same bandwidth as an SD DVD which
> > was 1/3 to 1/4 the frame size.
> >
> > If you go to 4K which is nearly 2x the resolution of 1080 and don't
> > double the data rate what are you getting? Distribution of 4K is
> > spotty at best.
> > Uncompressed 4K is something like 1500MB/s, thats one and a half
> > gigabytes every second, the storage requirements boggle the mind. We
> > sell storage systems that support over 7 petabytes mostly to support 4K.
> >
> > As an aside the Japanese national broadcaster, NHK, is going to
> > produce the next Olympic games in uncompressed 8K. So far just the
> > storage has cost $3 million.
> >
> > -Curt
> >
> > On Wednesday, December 18, 2019, 11:54:34 AM EST, Floyd Thursby via
> > Mercedes  wrote:
> >
> >
> > There is something called "QLED" now, I have no idea what that
> > technology does.  OLED pictures are quite stunning in 4k. I'll probably
> > need some more bandwidth to stream movies in that format though
> >
> > --FT
> >
> > On 12/18/19 11:45 AM, dan--- via Mercedes wrote:
> > > I came rally close to going OLED when I bought a new TV earlier this
> > year. I realize they punch everything up in the stores, but across the
> > board they were definitely better as far as picture quality.
> > >
> > > I’ve got a 55” plasma that we took out of service because it was
> > ghosting slightly in one part of the display. I may put it on the wall
> > in the garage for some really decadent garage entertainment.
> > >
> > > -D
> > >
> > >> On Dec 18, 2019, at 11:13 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> > mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> My next TV will be OLED.  Only worthy successor to plasma.
> > >> Our smart (!) Panasonic plasma TV's are still running well, but
> > >> the smarts expired years ago.  (No updates, services stopped
> > >> working, etc.)  No matter, they work well as monitors, and as
> > >> broadcast TV tuners.
> > >>
> > >> -- Jim
> > >>
> > >>
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Re: [MBZ] TV's

[Clay Monroe via Mercedes]

Speaking of the game of rings.  Y’all recall the hype when the Lake Placid 
Olympics were being sent by fiber to be broadcast?  So much better picture 
quality… on our clapped out color CRT over the air.  I doubt even cable had any 
impact on the upgraded transmissions

clay

> On Dec 18, 2019, at 9:00 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> You've hit on the problem with 4K and we talk about this at work a lot.Most 
> cable and satellite TV providers are giving you 25-30mbit/sec bandwidth for 
> HD which is about the same bandwidth as an SD DVD which was 1/3 to 1/4 the 
> frame size.
> If you go to 4K which is nearly 2x the resolution of 1080 and don't double 
> the data rate what are you getting? Distribution of 4K is spotty at 
> best.Uncompressed 4K is something like 1500MB/s, thats one and a half 
> gigabytes every second, the storage requirements boggle the mind. We sell 
> storage systems that support over 7 petabytes mostly to support 4K.
> As an aside the Japanese national broadcaster, NHK, is going to produce the 
> next Olympic games in uncompressed 8K. So far just the storage has cost $3 
> million. 
> 
> -Curt

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[MBZ] OT Pain relief by seeing green

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Perhaps those bankers wearing the green eye-shades were on to something?

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/12/15/787138928/researchers-explore-a-drug-free-idea-to-relieve-chronic-pain-green-light?utm_source=pocket-newtab

Fascinating stuff.  Maybe I'll wear green tinted glasses back and forth on
my commute and whenever I'm outside.

Maybe this is why Kaleb is always looking for green cars?
-
Max
Charleston SC
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Re: [MBZ] Feral pigs and pigloos in Canada, eh (NY Times excerpt)

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

So in other words, sketchy sorts would breed feral hogs, then shoot them
and claim the bounty, which would presumably exceed the costs of rearing
them to adulthood...

On Wed, Dec 18, 2019 at 12:37 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes  writes:
>
> > States and federal agencies are monitoring the border. Should the pigs
> > advance, wildlife officials plan an air assault, hunting the pigs from
> > planes with high-tech equipment like night-vision goggles and
> > thermal-imaging scopes. They’re testing waterways for pig DNA, and
> turning
> > to more traditional approaches — hunting dogs and shotguns.
>
> Just don't put a bounty on them -- will only make matters worse. You get
> what you incentivize.
>
> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cobra_effect
>
> Allan
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Re: [MBZ] 124/201 ball joint tool

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

I can probably do that, after I use it and have valuable feedback.  DIY
tool-making would be fun, but for this one would need a lathe and a saw and
a drill press, maybe a plasma cutter, and then some stock.
-
Max
Charleston SC


On Wed, Dec 18, 2019 at 11:06 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
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> How about sharing dimensions once you get it?
>
>
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Re: [MBZ] HF click torque wrenches

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

The Harbor Freight "Icon" torque wrenches have tested well vs. Snap-on.

They are also substantially more expensive than their "Pittsburgh" wrenches.

I don't see any at HF that are in the in. lbs. range though, in any brand.

Allan

dan--- via Mercedes  writes:

> Don’t buy a HF inch pound torque wrench. I don’t like the way they click (or 
> don’t). The click doesn’t seem to be very positive.
>
> When I did the injector reseal on the W211 I needed a 1/4” drive torque 
> wrench that would do 7 inch-pounds. I got this one and was very pleased with 
> it:
>
> https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M12284X/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8=1
>
> Not quite a HF price, but the quality seems very good as was the accuracy 
> checked against a beam type wrench that has been calibrated.

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Re: [MBZ] Something for the guys who need to avoid deer

[archer75--- via Mercedes]

You might try some of these methods:
https://www.margosupplies.com/us-en/product-category/scare-cartridges-launchers/
 
Gerry

On Tue, 17 Dec 2019 19:34:45 -0600
OK Don via Mercedes  wrote:

> A normal landing with the throttle at idle doesn't bother them. Buzzing
> them at 50 feet or so does cause them to leave the runway, at least long
> enough to fly another pattern and get on the ground. The houses surrounding
> the runway make shooting them safely difficult, though we do have hunters
> at each end of the runway who do bag a couple most years.
> I'm wondering if the bi-tonal air powered whistles might help - if I'm in
> the air, I'm fast enough to power them 
> 
> On Tue, Dec 17, 2019 at 5:10 PM G Mann via Mercedes 
> wrote:
> 
> > OK, how about using several, with converging fields of coverage, mounted on
> > stands, with motion activation? OR, rig them with interlocking timed
> > activation, so they are not all on all the time, sort of a random
> > "sequence" to keep little bambi scared and confused.
> > Surely, there is a way to outsmart these horned rats.
> >
> > On Tue, Dec 17, 2019 at 3:35 PM MG via Mercedes 
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Possibly something like this which doesn't rely on
> > > reflection from the ground. Cheap enough to buy
> > > one and see if it works and then get more for
> > > better coverage.
> > >
> > > MG
> > >
> > > G Mann via Mercedes wrote:
> > > > Any reason why the device could not be mounted on a stationary stand,
> > > clear
> > > > of runway [of course] and powered by a stand alone power supply?
> > > > Perhaps, use several of them with interlocking fields of coverage to
> > > shield
> > > > the entire runway and approaches?
> > > > Just a thought.
> > > >
> > > > On Tue, Dec 17, 2019 at 12:34 PM OK Don via Mercedes <
> > > mercedes@okiebenz.com>
> > > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > >> Hmm - sounded great for our runway where the deer like to gather at
> > > night,
> > > >> making at least one low pass before landing at night necessary, until
> > I
> > > >> read "The Hornet must have an unobstructed view of the road surface
> > and
> > > be
> > > >> mounted in a forward direction at a 45° angle to the road surface,
> > > within a
> > > >> height of 6 inches to 3 feet to achieve maximum effectiveness." A, I'm
> > > >> approaching from at least 200 feet up, and B - the surface is grass,
> > not
> > > >> pavement.
> > > >> Oh well, low passes are fun anyway ...
> > > >>
> > > >> On Fri, Dec 13, 2019 at 4:43 PM Craig via Mercedes <
> > > mercedes@okiebenz.com>
> > > >> wrote:
> > > >>
> > > >>> I saw this in a trucking magazine and thought it might be useful for
> > > some
> > > >>> who live in deer areas (in the north, I would think, but not
> > > >> necessarily):
> > > >>> http://xp3hornet.com/
> > > >>> The Hornet Electronic Deer Avoidance System
> > > >>>
> > > >>> The Hornet uses the LATEST MILITARY TECHNOLOGY to clear your way.
> > > >>>
> > > >>> The Hornet is your best protection against costly and deadly
> > animal
> > > >>> related accidents. Using the latest military technology from the
> > > >>> field of high pitched, directional sonic bombardment, the
> > Hornet's
> > > >>> precision turned sonic generator alerts deer and other animals of
> > > >>> your approach well before they can see or hear your vehicle.
> > > >>> Proprietary wave variance tuning enables the sonic impulse to
> > carry
> > > >>> long distances. The Hornet is endorsed by major insurance
> > companies
> > > >>> and is used by police and emergency vehicles nationwide with
> > > millions
> > > >>> of proven road miles. Proven effective at any speed, the Hornet
> > is
> > > >>> electronically powered and does not rely on wind or air flow.
> > > >>>
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Craig
> > > >>>
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> > > >> "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to
> > > >> pause and reflect." Mark Twain
> > > >>
> > > >> "There are three kinds of men: The ones that learns by reading. The
> > few
> > > who
> > > >> learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric
> > fence
> > > >> for themselves."
> > > >>
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> > > >> 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg
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Re: [MBZ] Feral pigs and pigloos in Canada, eh (NY Times excerpt)

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes  writes:

> States and federal agencies are monitoring the border. Should the pigs
> advance, wildlife officials plan an air assault, hunting the pigs from
> planes with high-tech equipment like night-vision goggles and
> thermal-imaging scopes. They’re testing waterways for pig DNA, and turning
> to more traditional approaches — hunting dogs and shotguns.

Just don't put a bounty on them -- will only make matters worse. You get
what you incentivize.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cobra_effect

Allan

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Re: [MBZ] TV's

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

I think I saw some 4k content on Netflix, I presume they are using some 
heavy compression algorithms (like regular HD content) to get it down to 
something that most ISPs deliver.  I think I nominally have 15 or 18Mbps 
on my ATT Uverse link, it's been awhile since I looked at whatever they 
are sending and the bandwidth it uses.  I vaguely recall the Netflix 
content was like 8Mbps for an HD stream.  Whatever it is, it looks 
pretty good, and I have noticed that some of the newer content looks 
really good.


The streams do slow down sometimes and get snowy or quite pixelated, it 
might be the Firestick gets confused or ATT is choking the stream.  
Usually if I quit the show and start it again it is fine.  I notice my 
older AppleTV seems to choke much more often now and will do what 
appears to be a soft reboot, and if it keeps acting up I have to unplug 
it and do a hard reboot then it works better for a coupla weeks until it 
starts choking again.


--FT

On 12/18/19 12:00 PM, Curt Raymond wrote:

You've hit on the problem with 4K and we talk about this at work a lot.
Most cable and satellite TV providers are giving you 25-30mbit/sec 
bandwidth for HD which is about the same bandwidth as an SD DVD which 
was 1/3 to 1/4 the frame size.


If you go to 4K which is nearly 2x the resolution of 1080 and don't 
double the data rate what are you getting? Distribution of 4K is 
spotty at best.
Uncompressed 4K is something like 1500MB/s, thats one and a half 
gigabytes every second, the storage requirements boggle the mind. We 
sell storage systems that support over 7 petabytes mostly to support 4K.


As an aside the Japanese national broadcaster, NHK, is going to 
produce the next Olympic games in uncompressed 8K. So far just the 
storage has cost $3 million.


-Curt

On Wednesday, December 18, 2019, 11:54:34 AM EST, Floyd Thursby via 
Mercedes  wrote:



There is something called "QLED" now, I have no idea what that
technology does.  OLED pictures are quite stunning in 4k. I'll probably
need some more bandwidth to stream movies in that format though

--FT

On 12/18/19 11:45 AM, dan--- via Mercedes wrote:
> I came rally close to going OLED when I bought a new TV earlier this 
year. I realize they punch everything up in the stores, but across the 
board they were definitely better as far as picture quality.

>
> I’ve got a 55” plasma that we took out of service because it was 
ghosting slightly in one part of the display. I may put it on the wall 
in the garage for some really decadent garage entertainment.

>
> -D
>
>> On Dec 18, 2019, at 11:13 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes 
mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:

>>
>> My next TV will be OLED.  Only worthy successor to plasma.
>> Our smart (!) Panasonic plasma TV's are still running well, but
>> the smarts expired years ago.  (No updates, services stopped
>> working, etc.)  No matter, they work well as monitors, and as
>> broadcast TV tuners.
>>
>> -- Jim
>>
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[MBZ] Feral pigs and pigloos in Canada, eh (NY Times excerpt)

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Wild pigs occupy the “largest global range of any nondomesticated
terrestrial mammal on earth,” researchers in Canada recently concluded
. They have roamed
parts of North America for centuries.

But in recent decades, the pigs have been expanding their range — or more
accurately, people have been expanding it for them.

“It’s not natural dispersion,” Dr. Nolte said. “We have every reason to
believe they are being moved in the backs of pickup trucks and released to
create hunting opportunities.”

In the United States, their stronghold is the South — about half of the
nation’s six million feral pigs live in Texas. But in the past 30 years,
the hogs have expanded their range to 38 states from 17.

Eurasian boar first arrived in Canada in the 1980s and 1990s, imported as
livestock or for hunting. They escaped or were released, and sometimes
mated with domestic pigs. Their descendants have become common across the
Canadian prairie.

Many experts thought the pigs couldn’t thrive in cold climates. But they
burrow into the snow in winter, creating so-called pigloos — a tunnel or
cave with a foot or two of snow on top for insulation. Many have developed
thick coats of fur.

Now they are poised to invade states along the border, threatening to
establish a new beachhead in this country.

“It’s concerning that Canada isn’t doing anything about it,” said Maggie
Nutter, one of 80 concerned ranchers and farmers who met recently near
Sweet Grass, Mont., to discuss the potential swine invasion. “What do you
do to get them to control their wild hog population?”

States and federal agencies are monitoring the border. Should the pigs
advance, wildlife officials plan an air assault, hunting the pigs from
planes with high-tech equipment like night-vision goggles and
thermal-imaging scopes. They’re testing waterways for pig DNA, and turning
to more traditional approaches — hunting dogs and shotguns.
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Re: [MBZ] TV's

[Jim Cathey via Mercedes]

> There is something called "QLED" now,

It's an LCD display that is backlit with LED's.  Nothing special, in other 
words,
unless you admire marketing's ability to make something out of nothing.

With the demise of CRT and plasma, the only consumer display technologies out 
there are:

LCD (filtering bulk light provided by other means)
DLP (reflecting bulk light provided by other means)
OLED(generating light independently per-pixel)

Anything else is just marketing's spin on one of the above.

-- Jim


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Re: [MBZ] TV's

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

 You've hit on the problem with 4K and we talk about this at work a lot.Most 
cable and satellite TV providers are giving you 25-30mbit/sec bandwidth for HD 
which is about the same bandwidth as an SD DVD which was 1/3 to 1/4 the frame 
size.
If you go to 4K which is nearly 2x the resolution of 1080 and don't double the 
data rate what are you getting? Distribution of 4K is spotty at 
best.Uncompressed 4K is something like 1500MB/s, thats one and a half gigabytes 
every second, the storage requirements boggle the mind. We sell storage systems 
that support over 7 petabytes mostly to support 4K.
As an aside the Japanese national broadcaster, NHK, is going to produce the 
next Olympic games in uncompressed 8K. So far just the storage has cost $3 
million. 

-Curt

On Wednesday, December 18, 2019, 11:54:34 AM EST, Floyd Thursby via 
Mercedes  wrote:  
 
 There is something called "QLED" now, I have no idea what that 
technology does.  OLED pictures are quite stunning in 4k.  I'll probably 
need some more bandwidth to stream movies in that format though

--FT

On 12/18/19 11:45 AM, dan--- via Mercedes wrote:
> I came rally close to going OLED when I bought a new TV earlier this year. I 
> realize they punch everything up in the stores, but across the board they 
> were definitely better as far as picture quality.
>
> I’ve got a 55” plasma that we took out of service because it was ghosting 
> slightly in one part of the display. I may put it on the wall in the garage 
> for some really decadent garage entertainment.
>
> -D
>
>> On Dec 18, 2019, at 11:13 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>>
>> My next TV will be OLED.  Only worthy successor to plasma.
>> Our smart (!) Panasonic plasma TV's are still running well, but
>> the smarts expired years ago.  (No updates, services stopped
>> working, etc.)  No matter, they work well as monitors, and as
>> broadcast TV tuners.
>>
>> -- Jim
>>
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Re: [MBZ] HF click torque wrenches

[OK Don via Mercedes]

I bought one of these -
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009MBG4MG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8=1
and use it to calibrate my old click type torque wrenches every time I use
them. It does match the beam wrench I have, so I trust it.

On Wed, Dec 18, 2019 at 10:53 AM dan--- via Mercedes 
wrote:

> Don’t buy a HF inch pound torque wrench. I don’t like the way they click
> (or don’t). The click doesn’t seem to be very positive.
>
> When I did the injector reseal on the W211 I needed a 1/4” drive torque
> wrench that would do 7 inch-pounds. I got this one and was very pleased
> with it:
>
>
> https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M12284X/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8=1
>
> Not quite a HF price, but the quality seems very good as was the accuracy
> checked against a beam type wrench that has been calibrated.
>
> -D
>
> > On Dec 18, 2019, at 11:43 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > Hmm, I might get one of the smaller ones. I've never had anything that
> could deal with inch pounds. I've got 3/8" and 1/2" beam and a 1/2" clicker
> that all work well. I think the beam ones are both Craftsman, the clicker I
> got at a yard sale. I wouldn't trust it for anything truly sensitive but it
> works for tightening lug nuts...
> >
> > -Curt
> >
> >On Wednesday, December 18, 2019, 11:16:30 AM EST, Floyd Thursby via
> Mercedes  wrote:
> >
> > I saw an ad in Sunday paper that HF has the 1/4 3/8 1/2 click torque
> > wrenches on sale for $10 any size.  I wonder if they are any good, seems
> > like cheap enough to have a set in the tool box. I have a pretty good
> > 1/2" Craftsman I got years ago.
> >
> > --
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pause and reflect." Mark Twain

"There are three kinds of men: The ones that learns by reading. The few who
learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence
for themselves."

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Re: [MBZ] TV's

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

There is something called "QLED" now, I have no idea what that 
technology does.  OLED pictures are quite stunning in 4k.  I'll probably 
need some more bandwidth to stream movies in that format though


--FT

On 12/18/19 11:45 AM, dan--- via Mercedes wrote:

I came rally close to going OLED when I bought a new TV earlier this year. I 
realize they punch everything up in the stores, but across the board they were 
definitely better as far as picture quality.

I’ve got a 55” plasma that we took out of service because it was ghosting 
slightly in one part of the display. I may put it on the wall in the garage for 
some really decadent garage entertainment.

-D


On Dec 18, 2019, at 11:13 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes  
wrote:

My next TV will be OLED.  Only worthy successor to plasma.
Our smart (!) Panasonic plasma TV's are still running well, but
the smarts expired years ago.  (No updates, services stopped
working, etc.)  No matter, they work well as monitors, and as
broadcast TV tuners.

-- Jim


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Re: [MBZ] HF click torque wrenches

[dan--- via Mercedes]

Don’t buy a HF inch pound torque wrench. I don’t like the way they click (or 
don’t). The click doesn’t seem to be very positive.

When I did the injector reseal on the W211 I needed a 1/4” drive torque wrench 
that would do 7 inch-pounds. I got this one and was very pleased with it:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M12284X/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8=1

Not quite a HF price, but the quality seems very good as was the accuracy 
checked against a beam type wrench that has been calibrated.

-D

> On Dec 18, 2019, at 11:43 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Hmm, I might get one of the smaller ones. I've never had anything that could 
> deal with inch pounds. I've got 3/8" and 1/2" beam and a 1/2" clicker that 
> all work well. I think the beam ones are both Craftsman, the clicker I got at 
> a yard sale. I wouldn't trust it for anything truly sensitive but it works 
> for tightening lug nuts...
> 
> -Curt
> 
>On Wednesday, December 18, 2019, 11:16:30 AM EST, Floyd Thursby via 
> Mercedes  wrote:  
> 
> I saw an ad in Sunday paper that HF has the 1/4 3/8 1/2 click torque 
> wrenches on sale for $10 any size.  I wonder if they are any good, seems 
> like cheap enough to have a set in the tool box. I have a pretty good 
> 1/2" Craftsman I got years ago.
> 
> -- 
> --FT
> 
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Re: [MBZ] TV's

[dan--- via Mercedes]

I came rally close to going OLED when I bought a new TV earlier this year. I 
realize they punch everything up in the stores, but across the board they were 
definitely better as far as picture quality.

I’ve got a 55” plasma that we took out of service because it was ghosting 
slightly in one part of the display. I may put it on the wall in the garage for 
some really decadent garage entertainment.

-D

> On Dec 18, 2019, at 11:13 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> My next TV will be OLED.  Only worthy successor to plasma.
> Our smart (!) Panasonic plasma TV's are still running well, but
> the smarts expired years ago.  (No updates, services stopped
> working, etc.)  No matter, they work well as monitors, and as
> broadcast TV tuners.
> 
> -- Jim
> 
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Re: [MBZ] HF click torque wrenches

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

 Hmm, I might get one of the smaller ones. I've never had anything that could 
deal with inch pounds. I've got 3/8" and 1/2" beam and a 1/2" clicker that all 
work well. I think the beam ones are both Craftsman, the clicker I got at a 
yard sale. I wouldn't trust it for anything truly sensitive but it works for 
tightening lug nuts...

-Curt

On Wednesday, December 18, 2019, 11:16:30 AM EST, Floyd Thursby via 
Mercedes  wrote:  
 
 I saw an ad in Sunday paper that HF has the 1/4 3/8 1/2 click torque 
wrenches on sale for $10 any size.  I wonder if they are any good, seems 
like cheap enough to have a set in the tool box. I have a pretty good 
1/2" Craftsman I got years ago.

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Re: [MBZ] OT - Who Has Direct HVAC Experience?

[ROGER HALE via Mercedes]

Dan,
One last simple test.  You should have a simple toggle light switch somewhere 
near the furnace/ac.  Turn it off.  Turn the thermostat off and set the temp to 
as low as it will go.  Let this set for a few minutes.  Turn the switch on at 
the furnace/ac.  Reset the thermostat to on and gradually bring the temp back 
to where you want it.  I have a 20 yr. old Armstrong and I've had to do this 
the 2-3 times I've had to replace the thermostat.  Seems taking all the power 
off both the furnace system computer board and the thermostat forces a sort of 
reset of the system and puts everything back in sync.  It's a cheap test.  If 
this doesn't work, I'd suggest a hard start switch on the compressor as they 
get weak over the years and need more electricity to start.
Good luck and best wishes.
Roger Hale
Dinnerware Classics, Inc.
Monroe, Ga.
770-267-0850
www.dinnerwareclassics.com
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[MBZ] HF click torque wrenches

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

I saw an ad in Sunday paper that HF has the 1/4 3/8 1/2 click torque 
wrenches on sale for $10 any size.  I wonder if they are any good, seems 
like cheap enough to have a set in the tool box. I have a pretty good 
1/2" Craftsman I got years ago.


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Re: [MBZ] TV's

[Jim Cathey via Mercedes]

My next TV will be OLED.  Only worthy successor to plasma.
Our smart (!) Panasonic plasma TV's are still running well, but
the smarts expired years ago.  (No updates, services stopped
working, etc.)  No matter, they work well as monitors, and as
broadcast TV tuners.

-- Jim


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Re: [MBZ] 124/201 ball joint tool

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

How about sharing dimensions once you get it?


On 18/12/2019 8:38 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote:

So seller updated the listing with corrected shipping, an extra 20 Euros,
so the total cost is now about $120.  Bought that, cancelled first order,
I'll let y'all know how the tool works.
-
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Re: [MBZ] 124/201 ball joint tool

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

On 18/12/2019 9:29 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-Abzieher-190-w-201-u-w-124-Traggelenke-Spezialwerkzeug-Presse/331281218248?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

Get 'em while they're hot!  Total shipping is now about $41.
-
Max
Charleston SC




Looks pretty basic. Make your own?



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Re: [MBZ] 124/201 ball joint tool

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-Abzieher-190-w-201-u-w-124-Traggelenke-Spezialwerkzeug-Presse/331281218248?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

Get 'em while they're hot!  Total shipping is now about $41.
-
Max
Charleston SC


On Wed, Dec 18, 2019 at 9:38 AM Meade Dillon  wrote:

> So seller updated the listing with corrected shipping, an extra 20 Euros,
> so the total cost is now about $120.  Bought that, cancelled first order,
> I'll let y'all know how the tool works.
> -
> Max
> Charleston SC
>
>
> On Wed, Dec 18, 2019 at 9:08 AM Kaleb Striplin  wrote:
>
>> Yep here we go. I think they wanted another $40 from me
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> > On Dec 18, 2019, at 7:53 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> >
>> > So I'm now getting hit with a request for more $.  Told 'em I want the
>> > listing to be updated with correct shipping, then I'll purchase new
>> auction
>> > and cancel original auction.  For an extra $25 in shipping, I think it
>> is
>> > still probably a good deal.
>> >
>> > If / when I actually get the tool and see if it works, I'll give 'em a
>> > negative rating for the price increase on the shipping and delay due to
>> > back-n-forth.
>> > -
>> > Max
>> > Charleston SC
>> >
>> >
>> >> On Tue, Dec 17, 2019 at 6:31 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
>> >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> When they asked for more money, I said I would have to stick with the
>> >> original agreement. I then never heard anything or received the part.
>> Filed
>> >> complaint with eBay and seller sent refund. I really just need the damn
>> >> tool.
>> >>
>> >> Sent from my iPhone
>> >>
>> >>> On Dec 17, 2019, at 3:26 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
>> >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> >>>
>> >>> 
>> >>> When Kaleb didn't pay extra for shipping, did the seller refund the
>> >> money, or keep the money and the tool?
>> >>>
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[MBZ] Black on black 4Mattick transmission car

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

has been in our family since now

https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/beachwood-2007-mercedes-benz-s550-black/7040634635.html

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Re: [MBZ] 124/201 ball joint tool

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

So seller updated the listing with corrected shipping, an extra 20 Euros,
so the total cost is now about $120.  Bought that, cancelled first order,
I'll let y'all know how the tool works.
-
Max
Charleston SC


On Wed, Dec 18, 2019 at 9:08 AM Kaleb Striplin  wrote:

> Yep here we go. I think they wanted another $40 from me
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Dec 18, 2019, at 7:53 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > So I'm now getting hit with a request for more $.  Told 'em I want the
> > listing to be updated with correct shipping, then I'll purchase new
> auction
> > and cancel original auction.  For an extra $25 in shipping, I think it is
> > still probably a good deal.
> >
> > If / when I actually get the tool and see if it works, I'll give 'em a
> > negative rating for the price increase on the shipping and delay due to
> > back-n-forth.
> > -
> > Max
> > Charleston SC
> >
> >
> >> On Tue, Dec 17, 2019 at 6:31 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
> >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> When they asked for more money, I said I would have to stick with the
> >> original agreement. I then never heard anything or received the part.
> Filed
> >> complaint with eBay and seller sent refund. I really just need the damn
> >> tool.
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >>
> >>> On Dec 17, 2019, at 3:26 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
> >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> 
> >>> When Kaleb didn't pay extra for shipping, did the seller refund the
> >> money, or keep the money and the tool?
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Re: [MBZ] 124/201 ball joint tool

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

Yep here we go. I think they wanted another $40 from me

Sent from my iPhone

> On Dec 18, 2019, at 7:53 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> So I'm now getting hit with a request for more $.  Told 'em I want the
> listing to be updated with correct shipping, then I'll purchase new auction
> and cancel original auction.  For an extra $25 in shipping, I think it is
> still probably a good deal.
> 
> If / when I actually get the tool and see if it works, I'll give 'em a
> negative rating for the price increase on the shipping and delay due to
> back-n-forth.
> -
> Max
> Charleston SC
> 
> 
>> On Tue, Dec 17, 2019 at 6:31 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>> When they asked for more money, I said I would have to stick with the
>> original agreement. I then never heard anything or received the part. Filed
>> complaint with eBay and seller sent refund. I really just need the damn
>> tool.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Dec 17, 2019, at 3:26 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> When Kaleb didn't pay extra for shipping, did the seller refund the
>> money, or keep the money and the tool?
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Re: [MBZ] 124/201 ball joint tool

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

So I'm now getting hit with a request for more $.  Told 'em I want the
listing to be updated with correct shipping, then I'll purchase new auction
and cancel original auction.  For an extra $25 in shipping, I think it is
still probably a good deal.

If / when I actually get the tool and see if it works, I'll give 'em a
negative rating for the price increase on the shipping and delay due to
back-n-forth.
-
Max
Charleston SC


On Tue, Dec 17, 2019 at 6:31 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> When they asked for more money, I said I would have to stick with the
> original agreement. I then never heard anything or received the part. Filed
> complaint with eBay and seller sent refund. I really just need the damn
> tool.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Dec 17, 2019, at 3:26 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > 
> > When Kaleb didn't pay extra for shipping, did the seller refund the
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Re: [MBZ] Something for the guys who need to avoid deer

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

I doubt either of Don's planes are rated for the stress of pulling out 
of a steep dive close enough the sireen would scare the field rats.


Even P-51s shed their wings when the pilot attempted to pull out of a 
steep dive.


Then there are the questions of availability and cost.

Maybe some form of low pressure air horn could be devised.  To use 
airflow into the horn during flight, with an on -off valve of some 
form.   Sort of a hvlp horn, rather than the normal hplv horn.



Meade Dillon via Mercedes 
December 18, 2019 at 6:20 AM
Yep, that Stuka siren would do the trick. I vote for Stuka siren.
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Re: [MBZ] Something for the guys who need to avoid deer

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Yep, that Stuka siren would do the trick.  I vote for Stuka siren.
-
Max
Charleston SC


On Tue, Dec 17, 2019 at 10:14 PM M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> On Tue, Dec 17, 2019 at 7:35 PM OK Don via Mercedes  >
> wrote:
>
>
> > I'm wondering if the bi-tonal air powered whistles might help - if I'm in
> > the air, I'm fast enough to power them 
>
>
> This is what you need:
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EYVL3uXBCk
>
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Re: [MBZ] OT - Who Has Direct HVAC Experience?

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Next most common issue is the start capacitor.  After that, a slow leak
would let the refrigerant level drop below the compressor cut-off limit,
and then no cooling.  I've not had a set of contactors go bad, but that is
a possibility.
-
Max
Charleston SC


On Tue, Dec 17, 2019 at 9:08 PM dan--- via Mercedes 
wrote:

> Thanks, I already looked them up.
>
> And yes, I reinstalled the old thermostat and I get the same results. No
> cooling, air handler runs and the outdoor unit sounds like it's running,
> too, at least the fan is.
>
> Maybe my compressor contactor decided to take a dump? Or the capacitor?
>
> Meh. At this point I’m done, the guy comes at noon tomorrow. I’ll live,
>
> -D
>
> > On Dec 17, 2019, at 8:52 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Dan, the Goodman installation instructions for wiring the thermostat
> should be available online.
> >
> > Max Dillon
> > Charleston SC
> >
> > Dec 17, 2019 8:50:29 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com>:
> >
> >> Bingo! We have another winner!
> >>
> >>
> >>> Max Dillon via Mercedes 
> >>> December 17, 2019 at 7:47 PM
> >>>
> >>> Put the old thermostat back, see if you get the cold air again?
> >>>
> >>> We have two of the Goodman units, one for each floor, that I installed
> >>> a few years ago. We don't have the fancy thermostat though.
> >>>
> >>> Max Dillon
> >>> Charleston SC
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
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