Re: [MBZ] OT: Long article about arsonists causing Australian wildfires

> Changing internal policies will serve only to >damage our economy and our > strategic position in >the world. That would be the end goal in my estimation. I don't recall the attribution for the quote, but "There are no unintended consequences in politics. If it happens, you can be assured,

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: OT: Long article about arsonists causing Australian wildfires

On Tue, 4 Feb 2020 13:22:15 -0800 Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: > If the USA wants to fight AGW, we must create, mass-produce, and market > a carbon-neutral energy source to the world that is so good and so > inexpensive that they will fall all over themselves to buy all we can > sell them.

Re: [MBZ] OT - Shingles Vaccine

On Tue, 4 Feb 2020 19:44:56 -0600 Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote: > Dan: > > Did you have chicken pox as a child? This is the cause of shingles, > the chicken pox virus re-emerging from a long sleep. If you didn't, > you won't every get shingles! Might explain the very strong reaction >

Re: [MBZ] Low $ front ball joint tool from DE

On Tue, 4 Feb 2020 12:59:01 -0500 Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Yes, but I'll wait for the seller to see if they want to deal with this > or not. I offered to let them ship the missing parts or I can tell > them how much new parts would cost me here. Can you get the correct new parts here

Re: [MBZ] OT: Second small modular nuke in E Wash.

A goodly number of utility rate payers were stuck with a $5bn bond default they had to pay off the last time somebody tried to build a few nuke plants there. As it is, the cities of Puget Sound have become too expensive to live in, and the magical thinking of Green Energy will drive most of th

Re: [MBZ] OT - Shingles Vaccine

The internist did not mention this one having a shelf life, but the previous option was less effective and did require a booster. My mother is waffling about that, being old and not wanting the pain of either shot of shingles clay > On Feb 4, 2020, at 11:52 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Long article about arsonists causing Australian wildfires

I know - it doesn't comport with your fake narrative. On Tue, Feb 4, 2020 at 8:59 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I call BS on most of it. > > > Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > > February 4, 2020 at 2:13 PM > > A previous discussion

Re: [MBZ] OT cost of living in Seattle

Very true. Alaska had a 250 bed facility built a few decades ago. It was to handle all the needs statewide. Somehow it became a 125 bed facility. Currently there are about 10 beds for mental crisis patients. The place was shuttered last year due to improprieties of one manner or another com

Re: [MBZ] OT this is some scary stuff

The university population in Seattle during the 80’s and 90’s was made up of many asian students. Mostly from Japan, and a sprinkle of Koreans who had the cash to pay out of state. They lived like standard college kids in the dorms at first then move out as they became more mature. With the ha

Re: [MBZ] OT cost of living in Seattle

I am willing to lay it at the feet of the lawyers. There is cash to be made in suing folks, and if you get out of the storage of nutcases, you reduce your exposure to legal actions. Washington State has a pretty active nutcase litigation scene. The truly incorrigible are housed there and assa

Re: [MBZ] OT this is some scary stuff

Pretty much the same at every research 1 univ. Scott Ritchey via Mercedes February 4, 2020 at 9:20 PM Situation similar at Stanford engineering grad school when I was there, '85-'87. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search l

Re: [MBZ] OT this is some scary stuff

Situation similar at Stanford engineering grad school when I was there, '85-'87. > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of > Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2020 7:19 AM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Cc: Bu

Re: [MBZ] OT: Long article about arsonists causing Australian wildfires

I call BS on most of it. Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes February 4, 2020 at 2:13 PM A previous discussion topic. WILDFIRESAustralian blazes fan argument over impact of arsonistsPublished: Tuesday, February 4, 2020 What's to blame for scores of wildfires devastatin

Re: [MBZ] OT WSJ on coronavirus and economy

More executions. Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes February 4, 2020 at 6:33 AM Interesting news Xi Jinping calls outbreak a test. China's leader described the outbreak as a major test of the country’s system of governance, and vowed consequences for officials who s

Re: [MBZ] OT - Shingles Vaccine

Dan: Did you have chicken pox as a child? This is the cause of shingles, the chicken pox virus re-emerging from a long sleep. If you didn't, you won't every get shingles! Might explain the very strong reaction to the vaccine, eh? Everybody got it back in the day pretty much, but a few peopl

Re: [MBZ] OT - Shingles Vaccine

Shingrex is the vaccine of choice according to my internist. I’m not sure if they even offer the “old” vaccine. Randy, while our insurance system is flawed, nearly all insurers cover preventative care 100%, such as immunizations and annual physicals. There can be limits, as there once was for t

Re: [MBZ] local crackhead

One of your neighbors? Offer 300? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Feb 4, 2020, 6:47 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/pts/d/johns-island-1986-mercedes-300sd/7068948989.html > > -- > --FT > > >

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Re: [MBZ] OT - Shingles Vaccine

I think the Shingrx is rated 80% effective while the previous one was,50%. Shingles can be very nasty esp the long term lingering nerve pain.. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Feb 4, 2020, 3:53 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Did you talk to the Dr about the

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: OT: Long article about arsonists causing Australian wildfires

Maybe so. But here's the thing: Australia may have some ability to deal with the arsonists, or to in some way prevent arson within their own borders which are at least within the jurisdiction of the Australian government. But realistically, Australia has no control over the places that produce

Re: [MBZ] OT - Shingles Vaccine

My two doses were free. I thought you had a superior health care system there, Randy. Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Feb 4, 2020 at 4:01 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It's close to free down here, Randy. You're welcome to migrate to save > $$s. > >

[MBZ] OT: Second small modular nuke in E Wash.

NUCLEAR2nd reactor being studied for eastern Wash.Published: Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Energy Northwest is considering whether there is a need and regional interest for adding a small modular nuclear reactor system near Washington state's Tri-Cities. Energy Northwest already operates the only com

Re: [MBZ] OT - Shingles Vaccine

It's close to free down here, Randy. You're welcome to migrate to save $$s. On Tue, Feb 4, 2020 at 3:53 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Did you talk to the Dr about the effectiveness of this vaccine? I had > understood that Shingrix (sp?) was much better than the

Re: [MBZ] OT - Shingles Vaccine

Did you talk to the Dr about the effectiveness of this vaccine? I had understood that Shingrix (sp?) was much better than the previously available alternative and it was the one to get. However, recently there have been suggestions that it may only be effective for about 4 years. If that should

[MBZ] OT: Long article about arsonists causing Australian wildfires

A previous discussion topic. WILDFIRESAustralian blazes fan argument over impact of arsonistsPublished: Tuesday, February 4, 2020 What's to blame for scores of wildfires devastating Australia's southeast? There's an increasingly bitter face-off between those who say arson and those who fault clim

Re: [MBZ] OT - Shingles Vaccine

Glad you found Buster! He is the long time mascot of the ChowdahQ. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Feb 4, 2020, 1:28 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I also had a not-fun night last night. I took Buster the dog out for a > walk around 4pm. I figured with rabb

Re: [MBZ] OT cost of living in Seattle

My Father, who served in the Legislature for nearly 20 years used to say, "You cannot legislate common sense." Now, it seems he was wise. We have people in Congress that are to crazy to be in public without restraints and escort, passing laws about what and how crazy people are to be treated...

Re: [MBZ] OT - Shingles Vaccine

I also had a not-fun night last night. I took Buster the dog out for a walk around 4pm. I figured with rabbit season still on I'd tote the 20ga single. Somewhere a couple years ago Buster developed a severe fear of guns but this one folds in the middle so he doesn't seem to recognize it. He als

Re: [MBZ] Low $ front ball joint tool from DE

Yes, but I'll wait for the seller to see if they want to deal with this or not. I offered to let them ship the missing parts or I can tell them how much new parts would cost me here. - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Feb 4, 2020 at 10:20 AM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] OT followup on F150 blower noise

The other issue is whether parts are even available for something like this. If I had to buy the whole heater box assembly, it would likely cost a fortune. So, it one did take it apart to make a repair, I suspect that one would have to come up with a home made work around type repair. Likely do

Re: [MBZ] OT followup on F150 blower noise

The broken off piece was inside the squirrel cage when I removed the blower assembly. The assembly is mounted with the motor shaft vertical so the broken piece was essentially trapped in the squirrel cage. It is difficult to see up into the heater box as it is not easy to get under the opening a

Re: [MBZ] 1982 240D motor/engine mount replacement

V is for Front. The V goes forward. On Tue, Feb 4, 2020 at 7:49 AM dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > I’m pretty sure they should have a notch in them that indexes in a pin or > square sort of projection on the top of the mount. Be sure to get them > aligned before you lower the engine onto the mount

[MBZ] Amazing SLC in Phoenix on BAT

I owned the same year/same color SLC with a parchment interior. It was a cheap rusty car with 172 K miles and I foolishly restored it for $000s. Naturally, it soon needed a valve job so I gave it to my son. He totaled it but the insurance money was more than fair so no regrets. I wonder what t

Re: [MBZ] Low $ front ball joint tool from DE

You can just dispute the transaction with ebay. They always pretty much side with the buyer. On Mon, Feb 3, 2020, 4:50 PM Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Here is the listing. > > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-w-201-w124-Traggelenke-Presse-stabil-abzieher-aus

Re: [MBZ] OT this is some scary stuff

Did you mean Asian? On Tue, Feb 4, 2020 at 8:02 AM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > and respects old folks. All oriental folks I have met are great. I have > great respect for the people of China. just not their gummit. > > Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote on 2/4

Re: [MBZ] OT followup on F150 blower noise

Have you guys ever watched Andrew Camerata on YouTube? He occasionally features some vehicle hackery. His current truck is a Dodge 2500 Cummins and when the defrost flapper control broke he fixed it by cutting the front off the dash off and putting a lever directly on the flap. Its kind of lame

Re: [MBZ] OT cost of living in Seattle

It was a Bipartisan bill killed mental health care, through the Omnibus Reconciliation Act. Reagan signed it. Both parties are responsible. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gramm-Latta_Budget https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/97th_United_States_Congress https://www.thebalance.com/omnibus-budget-r

Re: [MBZ] OT - Shingles Vaccine

I forgot to add that regularly “windmilling” the arm where I got the shot definitely made a difference. It’s still sore but nothing approaching what it was like with the first shot. -D > On Feb 4, 2020, at 7:57 AM, dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > > Last night was not fun. For whatever reason I f

Re: [MBZ] 1982 240D motor/engine mount replacement

i like to mark the front or back of em to help orient them.   And I keep them on whenever side they belong on. dan--- via Mercedes February 4, 2020 at 6:48 AM I’m pretty sure they should have a notch in them that indexes in a pin or square sort of projection on t

Re: [MBZ] OT this is some scary stuff

and respects old folks. All oriental folks I have met are great.  I have great respect for the people of China.  just not their gummit. Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote on 2/4/20 6:19 AM: Just remember that the top 10% of their high school graduates outnumber our total high school populati

Re: [MBZ] OT - Shingles Vaccine

Last night was not fun. For whatever reason I froze to death all night long despite having a massive blanket on top of the covers. I had to get up twice during the night because I had drank a boatload of water in the evening. When I got up, I was frighteningly thirsty. I had my regular large tum

Re: [MBZ] 1982 240D motor/engine mount replacement

I’m pretty sure they should have a notch in them that indexes in a pin or square sort of projection on the top of the mount. Be sure to get them aligned before you lower the engine onto the mount. -D > On Feb 4, 2020, at 12:20 AM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hello everyone. > I dec

Re: [MBZ] OT cost of living in Seattle

Without going into the details, nor addressing the political aspect of this, Ronald Reagan was pretty much the one who ditched government sponsored resources such as the ones you mention. In fairness, it wasn’t totally an effort to get government out of the business of caring for the indigent an

[MBZ] OT WSJ on coronavirus and economy

Interesting news Xi Jinping calls outbreak a test. China's leader described the outbreak as a major test of the country’s system of governance, and vowed consequences for officials who shirk responsibility in tackling the crisis. Stocks rebound. Global stocks rose today on speculation that econo

Re: [MBZ] OT cost of living in Seattle

Actually during the Ronnie Rayguns administration the Powers That Be were convinced that involuntarily housing the mentally-ill violated their civil rights; hence, the facilities were shut down and the patients were allowed to make their own (usually bad) choices, which were most generally bad g

Re: [MBZ] OT this is some scary stuff

When I was at MIT 77-79 there was a fairly large contingent of Chinese students, most grad students. A lot at Hahvahd too. I think they got up to nearly half at some point, not sure now what the fraction is. Was similar at BU too. They pay tuition cash with a premium so that’s attractive to the

Re: [MBZ] OT - Shingles Vaccine

I got the Hepatitis B vaccination when it first became available as I was working as a Med Tech at the time. Three shot series, first one was no bother, second one made me sick as a dog (hurt like crazy from injection on, fever, sweats), third one I hardly felt. I think it has something to do w

Re: [MBZ] OT - Shingles Vaccine

Mine was sore too. Great week at work, one side sore from the shingles vaccination and the other sore from a flu shot. Vastly better than a case of either though. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubsc

Re: [MBZ] OT this is some scary stuff

yeah, here's another reason the chicomms would lie: Wuhan Institute of Virology is in the area. This is China’s most advanced virus research laboratory, but until we know more about the real source of this virus, it would be too conspiratorial to make further judgments about cause and