Re: [MBZ] Need 220v-24v transformer with center tapped secondary

2008-07-02 Thread John Robbins
Archer wrote: > Trying to find a 220v transformer with a 24v "center tapped" secondary since > I need 12v as well. > Found plenty of 220v - 24v transformers on the net; Digikey, Grainger, > Nextag, HVAC websites, pool supply co's. etc; but couldn't find any > 220v-24v transformers with a center

Re: [MBZ] US Foreign Aid

2008-07-02 Thread John Robbins
Bill R wrote: > And let my soapbox rants not imply that true humanitarian aid is not > helpful, even if that also is often not appropriate [i.e., the 'almost' > outdated medical supplies donated in the past]. Could you remove a few double negatives from that? ;)

Re: [MBZ] US Foreign Aid

2008-07-02 Thread John Robbins
Bill R wrote: > OK, back on my soapbox. It was awhile ago, but back when I did study such Thanks for the informed comment! John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROT

Re: [MBZ] Smokin hot deal on '85 500SEL

2008-07-02 Thread John Robbins
Cost of fuel? Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > He will be lucky to get 1k for it right now. > > John Robbins wrote: >> http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=224560 >> >> Good thing it isn't closer... >> >> >> ___

[MBZ] Smokin hot deal on '85 500SEL

2008-07-02 Thread John Robbins
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=224560 Good thing it isn't closer... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change deliver

Re: [MBZ] any gas to diesel engine swap ideas for '92 Dodge 350 van (1 ton)?

2008-07-02 Thread John Robbins
Christopher McCann wrote: > What are my options, if any, on swapping the 5.9 liter gas engine out > for a diesel engine?...preferably a Cummins, but ease of swap is also > a consideration. Mercedes Sprinter? No clue about swapping in the Cummins... John ___

Re: [MBZ] US Foreign Aid

2008-07-02 Thread John Robbins
Tom Hargrave wrote: > I guess we should cut off all foreign aid & just let people starve? I wasn't talking about foreign aid... more of out trying to influence and control the politics of the region. John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see offici

Re: [MBZ] US Foreign Aid

2008-07-02 Thread John Robbins
LarryT wrote: > Of course, IMNSHO, all that animosity is caused by jealousy. So all the meddling we've done in the middle east doesn't bother them a bit? John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For

Re: [MBZ] always on blower motor 1981 300SD

2008-07-01 Thread John Robbins
Bill R wrote: > A couple of months ago the 'always on' blower started chirping - sounds > like a piece of paper got in there. It stopped for a few weeks, with just > occasional chirps, but has now returned pretty much full time. It sometimes > stops on turns, but the controllable fan doesn't aff

Re: [MBZ] Rack and Pinion Issues

2008-07-01 Thread John Robbins
Mitch Haley wrote: > What's a SBC hydraulic unit? Sensatronic Brake Control It is a brake by wire system "with hydraulic back up." Basically, it does things like sense panic stops and applies preliminary brake pressure to improve stopping distance. Not sure of all the things it does, but th

Re: [MBZ] Welding on the 190D

2008-07-01 Thread John Robbins
Curt Raymond wrote: > The idiot who owned the car before me > had a plug in it, thats gone... Newer 190s didn't have jack points > like this did they? Or did they just have clever plugs? My '87 300TD came with them... the looked like factory plugs to me. My '92 300D has the larger plastic trim, a

Re: [MBZ] 9/11 inside job? [was: GWB]

2008-07-01 Thread John Robbins
Rick Knoble wrote: > We HAD to take him out or risk economic collapse. I don't think that worked out too well. John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Uns

Re: [MBZ] 9/11 inside job? [was: GWB]

2008-07-01 Thread John Robbins
Craig McCluskey wrote: > http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/08/AR2008060801687.html > Sen. John D. Rockefeller IV (D-W.Va.), chairman of the Select > Committee on Intelligence, set out to provide the official foundation > for what has become not only a thriving busines

Re: [MBZ] Rack and Pinion Issues

2008-07-01 Thread John Robbins
Robert Rentfro wrote: > Oh yasorry. > It just said that there were rack and pinion issues with some '05 E320s and > to check with the dealer. Dealer basically told me to take a hike. You talked with Bud? Maybe he knows about it and can give you a recall number or something... You might want

Re: [MBZ] 92 300TE

2008-06-30 Thread John Robbins
David Hemsley wrote: > Approx. $6,000.00 worth of engine and suspension work maybe 500 miles ago Unless there is another car you have your sights on it is probably best to fix the problems that just cropped up and drive the car for a while yet. Otherwise you probably won't get back half of

Re: [MBZ] last MB diesel with iron head?

2008-06-30 Thread John Robbins
Christopher McCann wrote: > anyway, '85 was the last year for iron heads, right? Yep ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery optio

Re: [MBZ] Rack and Pinion Issues

2008-06-30 Thread John Robbins
Robert Rentfro wrote: > Since no one on our little list seems to know about the steering malady I > described on my '05 E320 (locking up in low speed turns over bumps), I put a > post on the MBCA forum. Some dude there says there are some issues with the > rack and pinion on W211s and stealerships

Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-06-27 Thread John Robbins
Wilton Strickland wrote: > Still, if ya want it as PDF, can ya remind me how to do it? You'd have to install some extra software, and then print to a PDF printer. If you want to set that up we'll gladly help you out with it.. Or you can just send it out in whatever format you like, and we'll ta

Re: [MBZ] OT Supreme Court upholds gun rights

2008-06-27 Thread John Robbins
R A Bennell wrote: > Hey Larry, I hope you are never shot by a citizen who believes that he or she > is defending him or herself or his or > her country. I suggest that the times now are a whole lot different than they > were when the constitution was > written and most folks in your fine country

Re: [MBZ] FW: The new Dodge Ram -- a game-changer

2008-06-26 Thread John Robbins
Rick Knoble wrote: >> Sorry about that, I'm permanently logged in there > >>From the pictures, that is obvious :^) > *GROAN* ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROT

Re: [MBZ] More Chrysler Stuff

2008-06-26 Thread John Robbins
Tom Hargrave wrote: > * Across the board, consumers continue to positively rank the company > on its exterior styling and appearance on the “jewelry,” like wheels/rims, > paint, among others. Chrysler does have some of the best looking cars on the market... What little of the interiors I've

Re: [MBZ] Wilton's Omaha Beach stories - a compilation

2008-06-26 Thread John Robbins
Mitch Haley wrote: > Careful, John. When you quote that post of mine, it's almost like quoting a > digest. Oops! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubsc

Re: [MBZ] Wilton's Omaha Beach stories - a compilation

2008-06-26 Thread John Robbins
And Thank YOU Wilton for sharing all of these stories with us! John Robbins wrote: > Thanks Mitch! > > Mitch Haley wrote: >> By Wilton Strickland, Lt. Col, USAF Ret. >> >> I turned 10 four days after my brother, Lewis, and others of that finest of >> generations

Re: [MBZ] Wilton's Omaha Beach stories - a compilation

2008-06-26 Thread John Robbins
Thanks Mitch! Mitch Haley wrote: > By Wilton Strickland, Lt. Col, USAF Ret. > > I turned 10 four days after my brother, Lewis, and others of that finest of > generations stormed onto/into France. I was not quite 8 when another > brother, Jerry, helped to deliver Doolittle's men and 16 B-25's on

[MBZ] 300TD goes on an expedition

2008-06-26 Thread John Robbins
http://www.flickr.com/photos/300tdorg/page282/ I wish I could do stuff like this! John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery op

Re: [MBZ] I get top secret military material

2008-06-25 Thread John Robbins
Wonko the Sane wrote: > I think this is being changed but it used to be that if you were treated for > anything in the DSM IV (including depression), you couldn't get a security > clearance, which was pretty much the kiss of death to the career. You > weren't kicked out, you were just not promoted

Re: [MBZ] Look at these wheels.

2008-06-25 Thread John Robbins
Donald Snook wrote: > Aren't these Mercedes wheels (aftermarket, I am sure). Looks like it to me! Has GM ever learned to make good interiors? The only ones I like are their 2000-? full-size interiors. Everything else seems to look like plastic junk. Especially that Caddy! John

Re: [MBZ] I get top secret military material

2008-06-25 Thread John Robbins
Donald Snook wrote: > That was my conclusion, too. The officer turned herself in and > sought a mental health care. I doubt she is in the military anymore. I'm not asking details of this specific case, but what kind of mental problems does it take to get booted out of the military? Basic depr

Re: [MBZ] Another reason to stay home - all Clinton's fault

2008-06-25 Thread John Robbins
Donald Snook wrote: > In 1998, he said that ANWAR would be off-limits and he justified his > decision by saying that it would take 8 years to get the oil out of > the ground and into the stream of commerce. I don't know about you, > but I sure do wish that 8 years ago, we had done that. Because it

Re: [MBZ] Iowa flooding - media in general

2008-06-24 Thread John Robbins
Bill R wrote: > Imagine for a moment trying to read every story that it important to any > group in the world, or even the US - or even your state. For that matter I > doubt if any of us could keep up with every 'important' story in our own > town. Reporting is as much what to leave out as anyth

Re: [MBZ] Strange Radio Connections

2008-06-24 Thread John Robbins
LarryT wrote: >> The strange thing is the radio will not work without the ground >> wire (which is hot) attached to ground! Loren Faeth wrote: > I'd guess the radio is always on in a standby mode. When you touch > the ground wire to a ground, you complete acircuit, and that creates > a small

Re: [MBZ] Buying and moving a truck. No Mercedes content, but it is a diesel.

2008-06-24 Thread John Robbins
dave walton wrote: > There is a little Isuzu diesel dually I want to purchase in New York > State, about a 4 hour drive from Cleveland. It's from a private owner > who can't provide a temp tag or plate. Normally, I'd pull a plate from > a car just for the drive home - which in the past has worked e

Re: [MBZ] Ebay moron

2008-06-24 Thread John Robbins
Loren Faeth wrote: > Google is a name, and therefore a noun. It is not a verb > in any tense. Languages evolve ;) http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/google John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbp

Re: [MBZ] Iowa flooding

2008-06-24 Thread John Robbins
Loren Faeth wrote: > But you will never hear about it from the national media. And there's all kinds of crap you never heard about for Katrina either. Whats the point? Other than the media sucks? John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official

Re: [MBZ] Iowa Flooding

2008-06-24 Thread John Robbins
Dan Weeks wrote: > As a Des Moines resident, I've got to say that as bad as the iowa > flooding is, it in no way compares in scale or severity to New > Orleans and Katrina. Many fewer people affected, much more notice, a > FEMA that learned a few things after Katrina, much less population >

Re: [MBZ] Another reason to stay home

2008-06-24 Thread John Robbins
Craig McCluskey wrote: > But the Republican presidents would not have errected barriers to > information transfer between the CIA and the FBI, among other things. I wasn't around to know anything about this, but could that be explained by fighting amongst the CIA, FBI, etc? John __

Re: [MBZ] Another Carfax request

2008-06-23 Thread John Robbins
x2 I got one free of charge with my CDI. Nevermind that I left that + my service history at the dealer (realized after I left town...). They still gave it to me for free. John R John Freer wrote: > All dealers should be providing carfax reports at no charge. If they > don't, I walk knowing t

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D monovalve weirdness

2008-06-23 Thread John Robbins
Alex Chamberlain wrote: > I thought by pinching the hose on either side of the monovalve I > should be doing what the valve is designed to do when full cooling is > called for, i.e. let the air cooled by passing through the evaporator > stay cool (and thereby also there shouldn't be any way to get

Re: [MBZ] Another reason to stay home

2008-06-23 Thread John Robbins
Donald Snook wrote: > That is a dumb argument, Mitch. Because the congress passed drug > money seizure laws and most other states followed you blame President > Reagan? > > How about the 1993 Bombing of the World Trade Center? Clinton was > president. He was cutting defense spending dramaticall

[MBZ] Make your car look like one from "cars"

2008-06-23 Thread John Robbins
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1151725 Wish I had those mad Photoshop skillz John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or chang

Re: [MBZ] dial tone

2008-06-21 Thread John Robbins
LWB250 wrote: > Feh, they're not *that* big. A 500kW standby set is > probably the size of a 300D. Get up to 2000kW and > you're talking small shed, maybe. I've only been in one telco center... and it was pretty big. It was located in the middle of a research park though so maybe they needed

Re: [MBZ] dial tone

2008-06-20 Thread John Robbins
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > That's because telephone talk battery comes from those gigantic wet cells at > the central office backed up by BIG diesel powered generators. 48V DC. Gigantic = half the size of my house BIG diesel = HUGE diesel... they're also kept on block heaters so they can start u

Re: [MBZ] no land line?

2008-06-20 Thread John Robbins
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > And in case of a prolonged power outage, the inability to charge the > cell phone batteries will be a problem. I also doubt that every (any) > cell tower has backup power. Car chargers? During Katrina they worked kinda well... about as well as the landlines did. John

Re: [MBZ] Comcast (was Re: question about using blackberry as a tethered modem)

2008-06-20 Thread John Robbins
LarryT wrote: > I was extorted into going digital after losing History Channel WTF I would definitely call that extortion!!! I'd go digital too if History/Discovery/Comedy/SciFi were moved off of basic! I'd have to step up to HD at the same time though I really really want Discovery

Re: [MBZ] question about using blackberry as a tethered modem

2008-06-20 Thread John Robbins
Tom Hargrave wrote: > I have DSL to my home office but friends are using Comcast. They see obvious > slow downs in the evenings, probably caused by the neighbors plugging up > their shared bandwidth with porn. The problem is that cable is a shared > connection. You may buy an advertised 6 MB downlo

[MBZ] Possibly cheap 400E

2008-06-19 Thread John Robbins
Near Atlanta... http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=225507 No affiliation, etc. John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Thank you, Rusty @ buymbparts.com

2008-06-19 Thread John Robbins
Gary Hurst wrote: > ship from about anywhere. if you are ordering online, you are likely coming > from new jersey, ohio or california. we have some capacity to ship out of > new orleans, which would be the winner for you. Same places for calling? Surprised its not Memphis... all kind of distrib

Re: [MBZ] Thank you, Rusty @ buymbparts.com

2008-06-19 Thread John Robbins
Gary Hurst wrote: > hard to understand why anyone shops anywhere else Where do you guys ship from? I think I've been blacklisted from the 1-day shipping... I used to get it in Huntsville. Pretty sure I got it here in MS, but it hasn't been for a while. John

Re: [MBZ] scraping noise turning right

2008-06-19 Thread John Robbins
Allan Streib wrote: > I know wheel bearings can make noise, but have always heard that > described as more of a groan or rumble. This is just a scraping sound, > like something is rubbing against the wheel though I can't see what it > might be. Bent brake dust shield? When I had that happen it w

Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-06-18 Thread John Robbins
dave walton wrote: > Absorbent desiccants cannot be reused. Adsorbent ones can. Most use > XH-5, XH-7 or XH-9, all of which can be at least partially restored by > pulling a vacuum on the system. They are made from sodium and/or > potassium aluminosilicate which physically traps water molecules > r

Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-06-18 Thread John Robbins
Wilton Strickland wrote: > 'Just drove the car ~12 miles; sure is good to be able to drive it after 2 > weeks or so without it - everything seems to be doing very well - 'course, I > haven't run the A/C yet. Congrats!!! I think the next step on the difficulty ladder is to rebuild an engine! Mayb

Re: [MBZ] Steering lock-ups - latest update

2008-06-18 Thread John Robbins
Robert Rentfro wrote: > Something to do with that crazy super wham-o-dyne brake system? I thought about that last night... maybe turn off the ESP and see if it still happens? John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://ww

Re: [MBZ] lizard update in florida - how much driving?

2008-06-17 Thread John Robbins
andrew strasfogel wrote: > Just think, the ONE WAY cost of fuel to drive my 22 mpg 300TD from D.C. to > NYC (225 miles) would be 225/20 gals [10.22] X $4.80/gal, or $49.05. Add > another $20 for tolls and that comes to about $70.00 (!!). The bus trip is > only $25 pp. and off-peak Amtrak is $69.

Re: [MBZ] lizard update in florida - how much driving?

2008-06-17 Thread John Robbins
Fmiser wrote: > You ought to be reimbursed at the IRS mileage rate - like > $0.51/mile now. Yep! :) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Steering lock-ups - latest update

2008-06-17 Thread John Robbins
Robert Rentfro wrote: > Heck yes! It has happened to me a few times in the '05 E320 when going over > bumps at lower speed while turning. It is like it hits a stop then releases. > Very strange. > What the heck is this deal then? Interesting... My E320 has never done any such thing. When making

Re: [MBZ] bike purchase

2008-06-16 Thread John Robbins
OK Don wrote: > Just like Ms - old and cheap! I hope your SO doesn't read the list ;) John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delive

Re: [MBZ] What would you do if diesel/gas cost $10/g

2008-06-16 Thread John Robbins
E M wrote: > I probably wouldn't change anything, I'd just complain about it more. Now there is an honest answer if I ever heard one! John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EM

Re: [MBZ] R while moving

2008-06-16 Thread John Robbins
Redghost wrote: > I did it. The engine quits. no damage to trans, just stops the > engine. Was only going 25 when I shifted the wrong direction, > intending to downshift the auto to lower gear. Have not tried with > Gump (manual) but think there is a lock out to keep you from shifting >

[MBZ] What would you do if diesel/gas cost $10/g

2008-06-16 Thread John Robbins
Lets just say fuel cost $10/g... what changes in your lifestyle/driving habits would you make? I have a 2.5 mile one-way commute... so I'm pretty lucky in that regard. I currently drive home to eat lunch, and I would stop doing that on a daily basis. Also, in our mild southern winter I would

Re: [MBZ] lizard update in florida - how much driving?

2008-06-16 Thread John Robbins
ples, Marco Island, Sanibel, etc. Not all of that > was bad > BillR > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of John Robbins > Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 9:32 AM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MB

Re: [MBZ] Driving CDI [was: Re: lizard update in florida - how much driving?]

2008-06-16 Thread John Robbins
John Robbins wrote: > Craig McCluskey wrote: >> Is it one of those cars that just begs to be driven, that's so much fun >> and so easy to drive that you just want to get in it and go? > > I wouldn't go so far as 'begs' to be driven, but it is very very &g

Re: [MBZ] Driving CDI [was: Re: lizard update in florida - how much driving?]

2008-06-16 Thread John Robbins
Craig McCluskey wrote: > Is it one of those cars that just begs to be driven, that's so much fun > and so easy to drive that you just want to get in it and go? I wouldn't go so far as 'begs' to be driven, but it is very very enjoyable to drive. I've always been one to just get in and drive arou

Re: [MBZ] OT California Vacation

2008-06-16 Thread John Robbins
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Our hotel of choice is the Best Western, walking distance to > Fisherman's Wharf. "Free" parking, parking is very difficult and > Expen$ive! Every thing is am uphill walk ;-) That is one place where "uphill both ways" would probably work! John ___

Re: [MBZ] lizard update in florida - how much driving?

2008-06-16 Thread John Robbins
Bill R wrote: > I have done 40k over the past three years [down from 40 - 60k a year > when I was working] This year I suspect it will be less than 10k. > BillR I've driven the CDI a little over 9k miles since I bought it just over two months ago! I think I'm done with the long trips for a while

Re: [MBZ] OT: Barack Hussein Obama

2008-06-13 Thread John Robbins
MG wrote: > Since they are supposed to be quotes from his own book and not having > read it I obviously don't know if they are or not. So the thing for me > to do would be to get the book and read it as I'm guessing you all have > done and see for myself how badly these were taken out of context

Re: [MBZ] Truck Buying Advice

2008-06-13 Thread John Robbins
Donald Snook wrote: > 4. MASSIVE decrease in refining capacity in the last 30 years Do you have any evidence for this? I have heard of the whole "no new refineries" bit, but never of a decrease in capacity. Not building new ones doesn't mean you can't rebuild existing ones for higher capacity

Re: [MBZ] Truck Buying Advice

2008-06-13 Thread John Robbins
Curt Raymond wrote: > I see no reason why anyone should buy a Ranger, they're small, don't > handle well, not terribly powerful, not roomy, get poor gas mileage, > can't haul much and are expensive... Won't argue with the small, although that might be what some people are looking for. I really d

Re: [MBZ] Truck Buying Advice

2008-06-13 Thread John Robbins
Curt Raymond wrote: > I knew somebody posted that before but I can't find any corroberating > evidence of this... It was me... You can't find any corroborating evidence because that test was conducted at a private facility under a private contract, etc. John __

Re: [MBZ] Truck Buying Advice

2008-06-13 Thread John Robbins
dave walton wrote: > Unless you are hauling loads to and from your house, I question your > logic. As far as passing the costs to the consumer - I'm sure your > competition welcomes it. Isn't that assuming the only driving he does all day is to-from work? I think he is talking about driving part

Re: [MBZ] Truck Buying Advice

2008-06-13 Thread John Robbins
dave walton wrote: > Thinking you need to drive a truck all the time "just in case I need > it" is part of why gas costs $4/gallon now. This is to be a company vehicle... He is in the generator business, and I imagine he'll be using that pickup bed fairly often. John _

Re: [MBZ] Truck Buying Advice

2008-06-13 Thread John Robbins
LWB250 wrote: > Not a full size pickup Prefer domestic manufacturers (darn!) > Something that's 2-3 years old (they will buy this from a trusted > dealer, possibly an auction vehicle) > > I would like it to be a "crew cab" or an extended cab so I can > stretch out and carry stuff in the cab and n

Re: [MBZ] OT: Barack Hussein Obama

2008-06-13 Thread John Robbins
x2 The SUV quote we've been saying on here for years. Jeff Zedic wrote: > Deeply offensive! > > More obfuscating bullshit from paranoid idiots. > > Some people really need to get educated. > > Disgusting ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see offici

Re: [MBZ] The New World Order (WAS june 4, 1944)

2008-06-12 Thread John Robbins
Mitch Haley wrote: > John Robbins wrote: >> http://www.aclu.org/police/gen/14523res20020304.html > > Yep, it's absurd. The ACLU believes that in all the BOR, "people" means you > and I, except for > the 2A, in which "people" means "standing a

[MBZ] ACLU voting records of McCain and Obama

2008-06-12 Thread John Robbins
http://action.aclu.org/site/VoteCenter?congress=110&repId=25424&session_num=0&page=legScore http://action.aclu.org/site/VoteCenter?JServSessionIdr009=hucy1gmto1.app24a&congress=110&repId=122&session_num=0&page=legScore With what I have spot-checked I have to agree with the ACLU's thoughts on each

Re: [MBZ] The New World Order (WAS june 4, 1944)

2008-06-12 Thread John Robbins
LarryT wrote: > Speaking of the ACLU - They fight for all > those absurdities but will not get involved in protecting the 2nd > Amendment. http://www.aclu.org/police/gen/14523res20020304.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list spo

Re: [MBZ] lawyers was Re: Orelegated alternative forms of

2008-06-12 Thread John Robbins
research group lead, associate dean, etc) you can make some GOOD money. Very good money. Those folks usually have 20+ years of experience though or really work their ass off. John LarryT wrote: > OK youre correct - shows how anecdotal info can be terribly skewed - > > >

Re: [MBZ] lawyers was Re: Orelegated alternative forms of

2008-06-12 Thread John Robbins
http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Attorney_%2f_Lawyer/Salary http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Electrical_Engineer/Salary http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Software_Engineer_%2f_Developer_%2f_Programmer/Salary http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Mechanical_Engineer/Salary ht

Re: [MBZ] lawyers was Re: Orelegated alternative forms of

2008-06-12 Thread John Robbins
Mitch Haley wrote: > For instance, if you graduate with an accounting degree after age 25, forget > about even being considered by a major accounting firm as a entry level hire. As in, you can't get a job? You have to get experience elsewhere before you have a chance of getting hired? John _

Re: [MBZ] lust

2008-06-12 Thread John Robbins
LarryT wrote: > you wrote <> > > Isn't that how JR became a 320 owner in the 1st place? Yep! *hangs head in shame* John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] T

Re: [MBZ] I'll buy lunch for the first person to guess....

2008-06-12 Thread John Robbins
$20 fuses glow plug exhaust Is it a car part? Luther wrote: > Bob: NSS/shift linkage.wrong > Kaleb:shift linkagewrong > Jeff Z:B2 piston...wrong > Jim Cathey:torque converterwrong > Mitch:band adjustment bolt.wrong > Kaleb 2nd try:govenor..wrong >

Re: [MBZ] O/T MAC Laptop

2008-06-12 Thread John Robbins
Mitch Haley wrote: > And it's a case where a 'special deal' thru the university might really be > cheaper than retail. In the 1990s I could always do better on my own than > buying from the school, but that was with commodity PCs. If retail prices > on Macs are relatively fixed, any discount that t

Re: [MBZ] O/T MAC Laptop

2008-06-12 Thread John Robbins
This is the smart thing to do. The school will tell you what to buy. With PCs it is just a spec list, but with Macs being sole source you can't really shop around for a better deal from a different manufacturer. Wonko the Sane wrote: > As the father of a university Graphics Arts & Design senior,

Re: [MBZ] Lawyers: the last word

2008-06-12 Thread John Robbins
Gary Hurst wrote: > toleration is a really simple thing and yet it remains so elusive This is a very amusing comment from you! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] Lawyers: the last word

2008-06-12 Thread John Robbins
Rick Knoble wrote: >> Donald, >> >> I am not one of those tired of this subject I find the diversity >> of topics very enlightening and appreciate the experience/knowledge >> of this wonderful community. > > Ditto x3 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For n

Re: [MBZ] lawyers was Re: Orelegated alternative forms of

2008-06-10 Thread John Robbins
Wonko the Sane wrote: > You can't BS me on that -- my son is a mechanical engineer. I know what he > makes. How many years experience does he have? Since I work for MSU my pay scale is set by the state legislature... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new par

Re: [MBZ] lawyers was Re: Orelegated alternative forms of

2008-06-10 Thread John Robbins
; I'd suggest you do it, John, but you are already in a career track where an > attorney will ask YOU for a loan. :-) > > On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 2:09 PM, John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> Donald Snook wrote: >>> If you really want a JD, do what I di

Re: [MBZ] Attorneys/divorce

2008-06-10 Thread John Robbins
Tom Hargrave wrote: > Wife and I are locked in the "annoy the other to death" contest. I'm sure > that one will win, eventually. How goes her retirement progress? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.co

Re: [MBZ] lawyers was Re: Orelegated alternative forms of

2008-06-10 Thread John Robbins
Donald Snook wrote: > If you really want a JD, do what I did: Give up a good job as a > service manager at a large dealership, tell your wife it is going to > be okay, cut ALL expenses dramatically, beg, borrow, steal, apply for > every scholarship known to man, study hard for the LSAT so you

Re: [MBZ] lawyers was Re: Orelegated alternative forms of

2008-06-10 Thread John Robbins
Donald Snook wrote: > If you really want a JD, do what I did: Give up a good job as a > service manager at a large dealership, tell your wife it is going to > be okay, cut ALL expenses dramatically, beg, borrow, steal, apply for > every scholarship known to man, study hard for the LSAT so you can

Re: [MBZ] Further OT politics, was America's Climate Security

2008-06-08 Thread John Robbins
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > You know, I have never seen an obomo sign or sticker anywhere in the > state of OK In the around town driving I've done in Des Moines there have been a few. Haven't seen any McCain stickers though. I've seen one or two Obama stickers in Starkville, but that is a col

Re: [MBZ] Wrong

2008-06-08 Thread John Robbins
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > the time my computer showed, right now it shows 8:08pm central time when > sending this All your messages are an hour ahead on my computer as well. It has been like this for a long time... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new par

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb - 300SDL

2008-06-08 Thread John Robbins
Donald Snook wrote: > I am going to go out on a limb and guess there is something very > wrong it or you are kidding. If not, then please send me pictures. The headgasket/head has issues. I don't remember the details, but there is something in that department.

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 deal at Autozone

2008-06-06 Thread John Robbins
Curt Raymond wrote: > So now I've got an oil filter for my Dakota that I don't need... I > wonder what its worth on eBay. Supposed to be a $9.99 value... Looks > like $5. If Wal-mart sells it, return it to Wal-mart for a gift card. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

[MBZ] Testing

2008-06-06 Thread John Robbins
Hopefully I fail ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] limp mode?

2008-06-05 Thread John Robbins
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > I figured but you never know. Im thinking the 140 is actually a DVD The W211 is a DVD... its about $130. That really isn't all that bad considering how much some of the other tools/resources cost. John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] tuition was Re: booting off of a usb flash drive

2008-06-05 Thread John Robbins
In state tuition at MSU is about $2300 a semester (max of 19 hours). So about $120 a credit hour. I believe that is the current price as well... That is also in-state tuition. 5-6 years ago if you had above a 26 on the ACT they would waive out of state tuition. They also had VERY nice schola

Re: [MBZ] America's Climate Security Act

2008-06-03 Thread John Robbins
Chuck Landenberger wrote: > elimination of extreme global poverty, and the achievement of the > Millennium Development Goal of reducing by one-half the proportion of > people worldwide, between 1990 and 2015, who live on less than $1 per > day. For more info Google S. 2433... > > In my opi

Re: [MBZ] hurricane vs. tornado

2008-05-30 Thread John Robbins
Rich Thomas wrote: > It seems in a lot of cases those who don't prepare, by buying whatever > applicable insurance (and at least joining and contributing to the risk > pool), whine and piss and moan enough (can you say "Katrina"? There, I > knew you could!) that Unkie comes and bails them out a

Re: [MBZ] Looking for 220V Om617 block heater

2008-05-30 Thread John Robbins
Gary Hurst wrote: > i have 220V drier You ever fix that? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.co

Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-05-29 Thread John Robbins
Wilton Strickland wrote: > 'Just ordered stuff for my 87 300D evapectomy from Rusty & Crew. Best of luck on the journey ahead! John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PRO

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