According to several reports Siri uses Dragon (Nuance) technology.
http://www.boston.com/business/technology/articles/2011/10/17/nuance_
communications_dragon_speech_recognition_software_powers_iphones_siri/
Gerry
From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com
Fred, we can use it and are very grateful.
I've heard shoes are one thing to never buy used. Don't they form to the
owners foot?
On Sunday, January 6, 2013, Benz Hogs wrote:
No worse than feet getting soaked running through a creek (think Hell
Race) or racing through mud/water in a Cyclocross race. I've soaked more
than one pair of
Why so rude? This isn't BANNED, is it? You really should lighten up a bit
on the normal list.
On Sun, Jan 6, 2013 at 11:07 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote:
...Thats pretty awesome, but no reason you can't go there with a rear
wheel
drive car! They're designed and tested to handle far worse
Was RLE writing with sarcasm? Is it true that perch rust only occurs in
2WD models?
On Mon, Jan 7, 2013 at 5:50 AM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote:
Why so rude? This isn't BANNED, is it? You really should lighten up a bit
on the normal list.
On Sun, Jan 6, 2013 at 11:07 PM,
Just getting a bit sick of the constant bickering he seems to be involved
in.
On Mon, Jan 7, 2013 at 9:08 AM, Brian Toscano brian.tosc...@gmail.comwrote:
Was RLE writing with sarcasm? Is it true that perch rust only occurs in
2WD models?
On Mon, Jan 7, 2013 at 5:50 AM, Jaime Kopchinski
I've heard shoes are one thing to never buy used. Don't they form to
the
owners foot?
And why would they not RE-form? At least until they were ready
to RE-tire.
I'm not big on used shoes. (Nor underwear, mattresses, etc.)
But hey, I wear socks so what do I care? I'd think that with
some
I got my iphone at the beginning of December and it and I just don't get along
on voice recognition.
The other day I was trying Homewood Suites, Malvern, PA and it kept wanting
to use Holiday Inn, Malvern, PA or Home Ice Slates or Hot Inns sleets but
it always got Malvern, PA. I was
Check this thing out https://leapmotion.com/product
--R
On 1/7/13 10:21 AM, Curt Raymond wrote:
I got my iphone at the beginning of December and it and I just don't get along
on voice recognition.
The other day I was trying Homewood Suites, Malvern, PA and it kept wanting to use Holiday Inn,
My shoes (SAS) come with a replaceable insert that conforms to the wearer's
foot. In fact, I've replaced inserts a few times, making the shoes feel new
again and always very comfortable. Might some of the shoes under discussion
have such a replaceable insert? (BTW, I'm not talking about some
Burr under saddle blanketor is it rust on the perch???
On Jan 7, 2013, at 7:50 AM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote:
Why so rude? This isn't BANNED, is it? You really should lighten up a bit
on the normal list.
On Sun, Jan 6, 2013 at 11:07 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote:
...Thats pretty
En route to Charlotte, NC, coupla years ago, I asked my iPhone to call
VIVIAN, my daughter, in Charlotte; instead, my daughter-in-law, STEPHANIE,
answered - twice. I then punched Vivian's number manually.
Wilton
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From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com
To:
I've heard shoes are one thing to never buy used. Don't they form to the
owners foot?
And why would they not RE-form? At least until they were ready
to RE-tire.
I'm not big on used shoes. (Nor underwear, mattresses, etc.)
But hey, I wear socks so what do I care? I'd think that with
some
I've seen several similar controllers advertised by startups over the years
which never became real products. If they can pull it off it will be a
great product. Only a fool would send them money now.
-Dave Walton
On Monday, January 7, 2013, Rich Thomas wrote:
Check this thing out
Among other things, the soles can wear down depending on how people walk.
I think it goes beyond the inserts.
On Mon, Jan 7, 2013 at 8:35 AM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
I've heard shoes are one thing to never buy used. Don't they form to the
owners foot?
And why would they not
Rusty...Thank you for getting me the OEM monovalve. I installed it a couple of
weeks ago, but have not driven the car due to the snow and ice. I finally had
the chance to test it yesterday (Maine to NYC) and it performed flawlessly. At
cruise, the valve modulated as advertised putting out
Of course, 'COULD go well beyond inserts, but if everything else is good or
better - tread, uppers, etc., new OE insert may work very well.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Brian Toscano brian.tosc...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, January
Yep, I am seeing Dr. Husain in 1L. Clearly your memory is better than
mine. :)
Best,
Tim
On Sat, Jan 5, 2013 at 11:03 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
I see Dr. Bedlack at Duke Health Center on Moreene RD. Used to see him at
main Duke complex clinic 1L, is it?
Wilton
- Original
On Mon, Jan 7, 2013 at 10:38 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
En route to Charlotte, NC, coupla years ago, I asked my iPhone to call
VIVIAN, my daughter, in Charlotte; instead, my daughter-in-law, STEPHANIE,
answered - twice. I then punched Vivian's number manually.
You can voice-train
But haven't you heard? There are germs and they're going to kiiilll
you. Live in fear, buy our anti-germ stuff, it'll save you. If it doesn't we'll
sell you some new some new anti-germ stuff.
I've read that IBS is basically unheard of in the third world, the current
working theory
Jaime wrote: I've found that if stored correctly, they can come back to life
very nicely. Whats important is that things didn't start to rust, seize, or get
stuck. I also don't bother with cars with higher mileage. A car needs to be
pretty special for one reason or another to warrant this
My understanding is that the spot welds that hold the perch to the chassis rust
and fail leading to potentially catastrophic results which could lead to a
fatal accident. I'm not aware of anyone getting killed from this though.
The W210 chassis is very rust prone in general. I have seen many
Jim wrote: I'm not big on used shoes. (Nor underwear, mattresses, etc.) But
hey, I wear socks so what do I care? I'd think that with
some nuclear-grade disinfectant, and maybe a day or so in the shop oven at 200
degrees, that a quality used shoe would be worth
considering.
I have purchased
I really like my SAS shoes - where do you get the OM inserts? I have a pair
that could use new ones. The local shoe shop I bought them from don't carry
them and weren't helpful (will be looking for another source).
On Mon, Jan 7, 2013 at 9:32 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
My shoes (SAS)
Google for a SAS store near you; inserts available only at SAS store as far
as I know. As last resort, I'll get insert(s) for you at store about 8
blocks from here and send 'em to ya. You know, too, that the inserts are
washable, don't you?
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: OK Don
I notice SAS stores in Okie City, Moore, Seminole, Duncan, Tulsa; 'don't
know where else. 'Forgot where you live. If store too far, call store and
have 'em sent.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent:
There is a Dragon app for the iPad. Works like a charm
clay
On Jan 6, 2013, at 8:03 PM, Rich Thomas wrote:
I got an ipad for Christmas, and that Siri thing is downright amazing. It
does not seem to require learning my voice, and got it right from the git-go.
--R
On 1/6/13 8:19 PM,
I never made it above 3958 feet with Gump, so higher altitude driving is out of
my area. Being able to row the gears did allow for very good throttle
positioning within the power band so you could climb without needing to lay
down a Bondsian amount of sight obscuring fog or letting loose an
That they do. Podiatrist told me to only get new shoes and they would mold to
my foot. Since for a bit my oldest was the same shoe size, I was advised to
strike him, smite him if I must, should I find my shoes on his feet.
clay
On Jan 7, 2013, at 3:57 AM, Brian Toscano wrote:
I've heard
A quality shoe can be revitalized. You have to take the insole out and do some
cobblery mucking about, then fit a good leather insole formed and fitted to
your foot and the shoe. The cost is not reasonable, and unless we are speaking
of near magical Italian or other handmade footwear, best to
On Sun, Jan 6, 2013 at 11:14 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote:
On Sun, 6 Jan 2013 22:05:40 -0600 Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net
wrote:
The earlier W115s have vacuum governors -- if you don't floor the
pedal, it will regulate for proper fuel for altitude.
I believe the NA auto
There is still a learning curve on Siri. They tried to make it as forgiving as
possible, but we are non standard, so some diction gets screwed up. Given my
level of hearing loss, I am very lenient in my dealing with Siri. She must be
as impaired as I am, since I have to keep asking for a
Used to be that you took the night soil (poop) and contents of the piss pot (if
you did not live in town, where that was needed at the tannery) to the garden.
Three sided compost pen where you emptied the chamber pot, cover it with hay,
toss the liquid on, and kitchen scraps went there as
Old shoes are a big industry for the local africans. The goodwill has an
outlet store. All the stuff that was not moving at the retail locations or not
up to par for putting on the shelf. Massive rolling bins of clothing, shoes,
toys, what ever. The africans descend upon the shoes and fill
Conversions like this usually make me cringe thinking about all the parts
that might have be hacked or rigged to make it work. But its still a neat
idea! I'd love to see some pictures.
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/3527726040.html
Jaime
--
Jaime Kopchinski
http://www.jaimekop.com/
I'm joining this late, but I'm also a fan of high quality shoes for the
same reason. A shoemaker can breathe new life into them and they last for
years and years.
I'm a huge fan of Lloyd shoes from Germany. Until recently, I was only
able to buy them in Europe, but there is a shoe store in
In re: Wilton's museum visit last week, I sent an email to my friend PR
asking if this might be the people he sold his '67 911S to and here is his
reply
Roger,
It was the Ingram Collection in North Carolina.
You know the son as The Road Scholars and The Air Cooled Guys companies.
They are
...Just getting a bit sick of the constant bickering he seems to be
involved
in...
Hmm. Didn't you just last week get yourself into a big flap on Banned and
stomp off in a snit, quitting the list?
RLE
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For new and used
LOL
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Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2013 19:52:51
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Jaime
Glad email has auto-delete so I don't have to read anymore
relng...@aol.com
On Mon, Jan 7, 2013 at 5:59 PM, buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote:
LOL
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BTW, I didn't see them; neurologist saw them.
Thanks for the info.
Wilton
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To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, January 07, 2013 7:48 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 50 CAR PORSCHE COLLECTION
In re: Wilton's museum visit last week, I sent an email
Its even a good color.
Conversions like this usually make me cringe thinking about all the parts
that might have be hacked or rigged to make it work. But its still a neat
idea! I'd love to see some pictures.
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/3527726040.html
Jaime
--
Jaime Kopchinski
I'm north of OKC - but one of th stores is near my daughter's place, so not
out of the way. I'll check it out next time we head that way - thanks!
On Mon, Jan 7, 2013 at 11:40 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
I notice SAS stores in Okie City, Moore, Seminole, Duncan, Tulsa; 'don't
know
How about wristwatches for quality items?
Richarde used to have a watch email list at mbz.org - that was a fun time.
I grew to like the european stuff, primarily mechanical movements
mostly vintage.
How about this wristwatch for nice german mechanical craftmanship - EZM-1:
Brian Toscano wrote:
Is it true that perch rust only occurs in
2WD models?
Yep. The spring perch is the upper spring seat, right above the control arm.
Now imagine a drive shaft going out to the hub, right through the middle of that
spring. Obviously, the spring has to go elsewhere.
The
Another one of these I have a deadline to write an article so will make
up a top 10 lists, for internet geeks to argue over till the cows come
home. Once I saw that the Fiat had made the list I lost all interest.
Hey this one has 25
Another one of these I have a deadline to write an article so will
make up a top 10 lists, for internet geeks to argue over till the
cows come home. Once I saw that the Fiat had made the list I lost
all interest.
Hey this one has 25
Not so much a question of catching up but more of a reluctance to
install something which might distract the driver, like cup holders.
Hendrik
who is not allowed to use mobile phone whilst driving but can fiddle
with sat nav/radio/etc
On 06/01/13 11:21, relng...@aol.com wrote:
...I am not
Just making the same argument I always do... What does this have to do
with this list?
On Mon, Jan 7, 2013 at 7:52 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote:
...Just getting a bit sick of the constant bickering he seems to be
involved
in...
Hmm. Didn't you just last week get yourself into a big flap
Brilliant!
On Sun, Jan 6, 2013 at 10:23 PM, G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com wrote:
Clean it once, really well, then cover the end with simple masking tape. It
doesn't have to be elegant, just put tape over the magnet area. The magnet
will still work just fine, can even be immersed into oil if need
On Sun, Jan 6, 2013 at 11:13 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
My friend needs to repair the locking mechanism on his 1999 E320.
Anyone know how to remove the RR door panel? Looks a lot different
from my 123 wagon...
Hah. Thanks - looks doable.
On Mon, Jan 7, 2013 at 10:12 PM, Andrew Strasfogel
astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote:
On Sun, Jan 6, 2013 at 11:13 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
My friend needs to repair the locking mechanism on his 1999 E320.
Anyone know how to
So you've been taking pictures of petrol stations for a while then?
Hendrik
who goes to service stations and gets just about zero servic
On 06/01/13 14:44, relng...@aol.com wrote:
http://hipspics.freewebspace.com/gas/gas.html
RLE
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My favorites are the 21 jewel watches by Bulova (Swiss made) and Elgin
from the 40's and 50's. I have a couple that can keep time to a
second a day when worn, very nice watches indeed.
Snap back cases, though, so NO water -- in fact, no sweat, either --
so they are dress only, but very
On Jan 7, 2013, at 11:06 AM, Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com wrote:
There seemed to be a lot of interest in boots. So, which brands of boots
would be worth buying to resell?
Stewart's.
http://stewartbootcompany.com/
Possibly Frye.
http://www.thefryecompany.com/
I'm sure there are
And on the wagons the rear wiper comes automatically if you have the
wipers on and put it in reverse.
Hendrik
whose rear wipers work
On 07/01/13 12:24, Dan Penoff wrote:
The headlight washers on many models typically only worked when both the
headlights were on and windshield washers were
I wish I could find the dang D-jet injectors for Froggy at a reasonable price.
I have 8 to care for. Even Q has been struck by the price increase. Anybody
know if the R107 injectors are the same as used in Volvo? IT would be totally
cool if they were the same. I got the pair from fleabay,
Your best would be to cross reference Bosch part numbers.
For instance Rogers favourite car, the 944 uses an Audi/VW engine, so
you can go to Porsche to get bits or go to VW and get the same bits in a
VW box.
Hendrik
who gets most of his bits for trade price, still too much but it helps
On
On Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:02:54 +1030 Hendrik and fay heni...@gmail.com
wrote:
And on the wagons the rear wiper comes automatically if you have the
wipers on and put it in reverse.
Interesting!
Craig
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For new and used parts go to
No sorry Oz versions only, drivers too stupid/lazy to put on rear wiper.
Speaking of Oz Mercs
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/merrylands/cars-vans-utes/1967-mercedes-benz-250-coupe/1012048473
easy fixer uppererer.
Hendrik
who has not needed the wipers on for a while
On 08/01/13 14:45, Craig
dseretakis wrote:
Thanks Peter. Do you think that fancy tool is worth it?
Craig wrote:
Attached is a picture of a cheap version of the fancy tool
someone on the list made sometime on the past.
I'll let others comment on its efficacy and appropriateness.
Hey! That looks like mine!
clay monroe wrote:
I am not overly happy about the solution myself. I fear it
will end up like this
clay monroe wrote:
why U strip out my pixture?
Because it isn't text. The list is plain text only. HTML is
required to put an image in line so it shows up in the middle
of
Brian Toscano wrote:
NA engines lose 4% of power for every 1000 ft above sea. In
Fort Collins you'd be down 20%. Turbo/super charged engines
aren't affected as much - maybe 10% total loss even at 10,000
ft.
After the turbo spools up. I drove a W123 turbo to the top of
Pike's Peak at over
Jerry Herrman wrote:
Now. I just created something else I'm curious about. As I
typed this out, I copied and pasted, which caused my page to
have several sizes of print. I am wondering if, when it get
appears in the forum, the print size will be uniform, or if it
will print with various
David Bruckmann wrote:
The ADA was introduced with the 617.912 in the W123.
It was also used on the 4 cylinder OM616. My W123s with OM616
engines all have ADAs.
The turbo OM617.95 engines got the ALDA.
-- Philip
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On Jan 8, 2013, at 12:52 AM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote:
Say - Kaleb. Why do you have it limited to 40k? Set it to,
say, 200k and it would allow us a bit more room to attach stuff.
Are you sure? You are on dial up (or some limited bandwidth Internet
connection). There was no size limit
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