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Old Mar 13, 2011 | 06:54 PM
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I was about to ask how to set the clock on the factory radio but pushing random buttons worked.
Ha, I use the same method 2x a year... does that mean Ford make intuitive controls?
 
Old Mar 13, 2011 | 09:50 PM
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So, if a total nuclear meltdown happens in Japan, will people call it the America Syndrome?
 
Old Mar 13, 2011 | 10:18 PM
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Now you've done it!

You've gone and reminded me of Hanoi Jane......

A lot of guys are gonna' spit on her grave.

God willing, I'll be one of 'em.

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Old Mar 13, 2011 | 10:45 PM
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Not so fonda jane.
 
Old Mar 14, 2011 | 05:26 AM
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Keep an eye on the news. While they're not making a big enough deal out of it - the airborne contamination from the plant going up in Japan is expected to make it to the West coast of the US some time around next weekend - starting up in WA state and drifting South down past CA.

The recommended 'solution' is to stay in doors as much as possible for a few days once it makes land fall. (That seems like an optimistic 'solution'...) Not sure how severe the effects will be, how far inland they expect the effects to reach, or whether or not taking a vacation east would be a reasonable course. Will post an update if I hear more.

I have this info 2nd hand, but it's from a reliable source... As it is, most people don't realize that the background radiation levels in Socal are already slightly higher than normal from the original nuke testing that happened off the coast during WWII.
 
Old Mar 14, 2011 | 05:29 AM
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I had the same thought. :-) If I end up going anywhere, I'll you'll be the first to know.

Originally Posted by bpounds
Rob, I hope you don't have to go, considering the new job and bambino on the way. Even though I am sure it would be an interesting experience. If you go, keep us in the loop. I would be very interested in reading of the adventure.

That new job sounds great!

Happy weekend, everyone.
 
Old Mar 14, 2011 | 07:20 AM
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Good morning Socal. Sounds like Japan is in for quite a struggle. Rob, hope they don't have to send you over.
 
Old Mar 14, 2011 | 10:57 AM
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I officially hate computers again. Shut down the desktop for the weekend and can't establish full connectivity with the Fios modem. When i run the diagnostic it keeps telling me to plug in a "LAN" cable, but I've never had one plugged into it...just a "WAN". Tried resetting the modem numerous times. I dread calling Verizon support. Anybody got a clue what else I could try?
 
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 10:59 AM
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Tried unplugging the modem, router, computer, and ALL cables for one minute?
 
Old Mar 14, 2011 | 11:19 AM
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Yeah...a few times. That's about as far as my knowledge goes
 
Old Mar 14, 2011 | 11:22 AM
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Mine too. Seems to help in the rarest of occasions.
 
Old Mar 14, 2011 | 11:44 AM
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Seems to be working now...it crashed and I got an error message (stop 0x000000D1 driver irql not less or equal) . Anyways, when I restarted I was able to connect.
 
Old Mar 14, 2011 | 11:48 AM
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Sounds like it is trying to use your wired Ethernet port instead of the wireless. Did you try unplugging the PC for 2 minutes?

You probably should disable your LAN port since you don't use it. It should not be necessary to do that. But sometimes it can avoid issues of priority.

Oops, I see you got it. Never mind.
 
Old Mar 14, 2011 | 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by SteveBricks
Good day. Qualified #1 with an .015 reaction time, and went 5 rounds in eliminations. Broke out by .039 in the semifinal. Didn't throw out the anchor fast enough.
Nice job goin rounds!
 
Old Mar 14, 2011 | 09:21 PM
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Sure got quiet in here today.

What happened here?

 



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