Re: [MBZ] OT: Mexicans

2016-06-06 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I was surprised to see that the Mexican literacy rate is about 95%. It must be that the Mexicans that come to the US are more heavily represented by those que no pueden leer. As to the reason for the poverty despite the wealth of resources: cronyism and corruption; kind of like the way we've been

Re: [MBZ] Mexicans -- story

2016-06-05 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I generally agree with you Curt, but although pot seems to mellow most people, what about the assassins? They allegedly would get stoned on hashish before committing their murders. Also, Michael Brown of Ferguson infamy was stoned when he attacked the convenience store owner and then tried to gr

Re: [MBZ] Mexicans

2016-06-05 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Most of the difference was caused by a change in regulations and policies late in the G. W. Bush administration. Previously, most inadmissible aliens encountered at or near the border were VR'd (Voluntarily Returned), or allowed to withdraw their application for entry, rather than be deported. T

Re: [MBZ] Mexicans -- story

2016-06-03 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
While it is true that good ethics are not common in sales, there's a place for someone in sales (houses, cars...whatever) for a person who develops a reputation and referrals as a result. I sold cars for about a year quite a ways back and lost some sales because I would not screw the customers.

Re: [MBZ] Mexicans -- story

2016-06-03 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
That's why, when considering moving to a new area I have always subscribed to a local newspaper for at least a few months before taking the plunge. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan Penoff via Mercedes Sent: Friday, June 03, 2

Re: [MBZ] What is wrong with this picture?

2016-06-02 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Actually it says 5 550, not S 550. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Joel Cairo via Mercedes Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2016 9:20 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Joel Cairo Subject: Re: [MBZ] What is wrong with this picture? And it

Re: [MBZ] OT: HP Laptop

2016-05-29 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
The T-series have been great stuff! But my current hardware is a W510 and it is even better. My W510 runs an early I7 quad-core CPU. It lacks an onboard GPU, so is more similar to the Xeon. I really appreciate the I7 when running Autodesk123 design to create stuff for the 3D printer. Greg -O

Re: [MBZ] Slightly OT: Eat your roadkill

2016-05-28 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Heart is muscle meat, should be as safe as any other cut of muscle meat. Liver, perhaps not. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Meade Dillon via Mercedes Sent: Monday, May 23, 2016 5:47 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Meade Dillo

Re: [MBZ] Slightly OT: Eat your roadkill

2016-05-28 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I understand that the trainee himself is the first to try his own fugu. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: Monday, May 23, 2016 8:51 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Andrew Strasfogel; Meade Di

Re: [MBZ] OT - Guam BUFF

2016-05-21 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I'm happy to see all the crew are ok. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of WILTON via Mercedes Sent: Saturday, May 21, 2016 2:40 PM To: Dan Penoff; Mercedes Discussion List Cc: WILTON Subject: [MBZ] OT - Guam BUFF Loss of an old frien

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 190-Series 2.5-16V Evolution II

2016-05-10 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
It's not even a diesel! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 8:52 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Buggered Benzmail Subject: [MBZ] Mercedes 190-Series 2.5-16V Evolution II

Re: [MBZ] OT - built a PC from scratch recently?

2016-05-06 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
My son wanted a gaming PC built from scratch. I found a local guy on Craig's who had some surplus Lenovo ThinkStations for $300, including W7 for an OS. Xeon processor with 12G of DDR3 Ram. all he needed to add was a mid-end video card to run his games, but he also doubled the RAM. Saved a bunch

Re: [MBZ] 124 bites dust

2016-04-30 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Glad you're okay. Hope you will get fair value for the car, and can replace it with something even better! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of WILTON via Mercedes Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2016 10:53 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc

Re: [MBZ] Oil Suckerz, was Um

2016-04-29 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Preparing to do my first oil change on the Sprinter-based motor home. My Topsider has too small a capacity for the ~15 qts. in this OM642 engine, so I pondered 12V or 120V solutions. Right now the MH is in a storage lot with no hookups, so the idea of hooking up to the chassis battery or running th

Re: [MBZ] OT - 3D Printing

2016-04-27 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Yup, at home. I have only printed parts from patterns available on thingiverse, only (so far) of PLA, the simplest material to use. I also have some PETG, which is a stronger material with a higher melting point. There is a learning curve here. There is an autodesk app for smartphones that allows

Re: [MBZ] OT - 3D Printing

2016-04-27 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Here are my initial efforts with the printer: https://www.dropbox.com/s/7qcwj3iv3wjsqvi/3D%20Prints.jpg?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/bsgwsk8se0ktg1a/3D%20Printer%20Video.mp4?dl=0 The object in the center shaped like a "9" is a filament clip to keep the spool from unraveling. It clips to the pr

Re: [MBZ] 3D printing whitepaper (sponsored)

2016-04-27 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
This source is directed at industrial equipment that is capable of metal powders for sintering or other materials well beyond the capabilities of hobbyist printers. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of fmiser via Mercedes Sent: Wednesd

Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday, Kaleb!

2016-04-24 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Happy Birthday K'leb! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan Penoff via Mercedes Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2016 8:39 AM To: Mercedes List Cc: Dan Penoff Subject: [MBZ] Happy Birthday, Kaleb! Everybody should wish Kaleb a Happy Birthda

Re: [MBZ] OT - 3D Printing

2016-04-22 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
ake... --R On 4/22/16 3:18 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: > I have been looking at 3D printers for a while now. IMO the technology has > matured to the point where the printers are practical, easy enough to use, > and reasonably cheep-cheep. There is an open-source design ca

Re: [MBZ] OT microwave repair

2016-04-22 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Magnetrons are not cheap. I replaced one once and IIRC did not save much $. I still have the resistor bunch I cobbled together to discharge the capacitor. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curly McLain via Mercedes Sent: Friday, Apr

Re: [MBZ] OT - 3D Printing

2016-04-22 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I have been looking at 3D printers for a while now. IMO the technology has matured to the point where the printers are practical, easy enough to use, and reasonably cheep-cheep. There is an open-source design called Makerbot that has been cloned by several companies. One is coming to my door today

Re: [MBZ] OT: Eastern Tent Caterpillars on my apple tree

2016-04-18 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
http://www.amazon.com/Safer-5163-Caterpillar-Killer-Concentrate/dp/B00GVKZG8 E?ie=UTF8&keywords=btk&qid=1461014357&ref_=sr_1_1&s=lawn-garden&sr=1-1 $12 delivered with prime. Guaranteed to bind, torture, and kill caterpillars. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun..

Re: [MBZ] OT: Eastern Tent Caterpillars on my apple tree

2016-04-18 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Yes, human exhalation releases a known world-destroying pollutant controlled by the US EPA...the dreaded carbon dioxide! And the more active you are, the more you release, so chill out. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond

Re: [MBZ] OT: Eastern Tent Caterpillars on my apple tree

2016-04-18 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
If it were me I would want to use Btk. They are spraying this currently over the Portland/Vancouver Port area to destroy the Gypsy Moths that have arrived as stowaways on ships. The news calls it an organic pesticide, but it is actually a biological (bacteria). It is death to caterpillars, but harm

Re: [MBZ] Finally a borescope I can afford

2016-04-13 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I have this one (or one just like it). Very useful. It's an adequate tool which takes up little storage space and cheepcheep! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curly McLain via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2016 9:16 PM To: Merc

[MBZ] OT: For BUFF Fans

2016-03-26 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
http://strategypage.com/htmw/htairfo/articles/20160324.aspx Greg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebe

Re: [MBZ] OT Barack Hussein Obama did it!

2016-03-24 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Wow! I agree with Andrew AGAIN! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2016 12:08 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Andrew Strasfogel Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Barack Hussein Obama d

[MBZ] Tool Chest Score

2016-03-15 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I found a Pelican 450 tool chest on a local buy-sell list for $50. It might be assigned as toolbox for the motor home. Greg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to

Re: [MBZ] OT: Home Automation?

2016-03-14 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
] OT: Home Automation? Not exactly, but we do have an 18 pound black Cat who can generate two barely audible purring vibrations simultaneously, when scratched anywhere on his head. The buzzing noise penetrates walls and deters would be burglars. On Mon, Mar 14, 2016 at 4:43 PM, Greg Fiorentino via

[MBZ] OT: Home Automation?

2016-03-14 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Any of you do home automation or security using Z-wave, 2-gig or Zigbee protocols? Greg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/l

Re: [MBZ] OT - Recent Theft

2016-03-03 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
You have my sympathy. I've had the experience of a couple of burglary and theft incidents. Not pleasant! Good that you were able to help identify the miscreant. Hopefully that will put him off the streets for a while. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okieben

[MBZ] OT: Doorbellcam

2016-03-02 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
All: I just discovered, purchased, and installed a "Ring" doorbell camera. I noticed it on sale at Costco, and it seemed like a good idea. I did some research and decided I needed one for my front door. It's a fisheye day/night 720P video camera that is designed to replace your doorbell button

Re: [MBZ] OT: Multimeter

2016-02-29 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I bought an Extech EX330 a while back and have been happy with the quality and repeatability of the readings. I think I paid about $40. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond via Mercedes Sent: Monday, February 29, 2016 9:

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Prices, was: We should sell our 123s in Deutschland

2016-02-26 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
<> Do you actually believe that BHO had anything to do with lower oil prices? Or are you just poking us? I recall some in his administration calling for fuel prices like in Europe. His, and other leftists' attempts to stop fracking luckily failed, and this is the reason for low fuel prices. If yo

[MBZ] test

2016-02-26 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
1, 2,3... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Psychotic POS

2016-02-19 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Dave?...What are you doing Dave? Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: Friday, February 19, 2016 9:07 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Andrew Strasfogel Subject: Re: [MBZ] Psychotic POS Beat me t

Re: [MBZ] Psychotic POS

2016-02-19 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
That has happened to me before. I now NEVER leave the car running or otherwise with the keys inside without lowering the driver's window enough for m to reach in to unlock. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT: Outdoors jobs may be hazardous to your health

2016-02-18 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Wild Turkeys definitely have a mean and aggressive streak! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2016 1:24 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Andrew Strasfogel Subject: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] A Real European Mercedes

2016-02-17 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
If it's "real European, why does it have US spec headlights? Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan Penoff via Mercedes Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2016 12:27 PM To: Mercedes List Cc: Dan Penoff Subject: [MBZ] A Real European Merce

Re: [MBZ] HF inside track

2016-02-17 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Tom Friedman likes China. They don't have to be concerned with what the voters think when they take actions for the Greater Good. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Re: [MBZ] OT CL thief disarmed

2016-02-14 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I must reluctantly side with Andrew here. As I read the news I understood that the perp was no longer holding the gun when the vic went after him. IMO in most jurisdictions the use of deadly force is no longer justified when the threat is gone. Call 911 and follow at a safe distance is the way to g

Re: [MBZ] 1985 FL 300TD sold on ebay a few minutes ago

2016-02-09 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
New breaks! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2016 7:39 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Andrew Strasfogel Subject: [MBZ] 1985 FL 300TD sold on ebay a few minutes ago Pr

Re: [MBZ] From bad to worse to nightmare -- tapping

2016-02-08 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I have done it on a lathe. The same would work fine on a mill, but I would not use power. Either lathe or mill is good for alignment, using a spring-loaded adapter to encourage the tap forward. Also, I have read that gunsmiths in particular, might prefer to use carbon steel taps instead of high sp

Re: [MBZ] OT: Email Clients-Outlook vs Thunderbird

2016-02-04 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I have used Eudora and T-bird in the past, but am very happy with Outlook either '07 or '10. I had '13 briefly but hated it and went back to '07. I have only on a few occasions needed to run the diagnostics, which have always solved any minor problems. Greg -Original Message- From: Merced

Re: [MBZ] OT Nukem

2016-02-02 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Don't get me wrong. The gun is an awesome weapon. Designing the plane around it is a wonderful way to be able to have such an awesome weapon onboard such a comparatively small aircraft. The aircraft wouldn't be able to fly without the firing chamber being along the centerline of the plane. Greg -

Re: [MBZ] OT Nukem

2016-02-02 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Slight correction: 30mm not 20 :-). The A10: the airplane built around a gun! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan Penoff via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 7:30 AM To: Mercedes List Cc: Dan Penoff Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: The secret of obungler's "Recovery"

2016-02-02 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
So explain why many republicans love Dr. Carson but despise BHO. I know you're too smart to really believe that BHO is disliked for his skin color rather than his bankrupt political philosophy, incompetence, and dishonesty. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@o

Re: [MBZ] Broken language Wuz: leaf spring

2016-01-29 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
That sentence is confusing because "Rich and I" are not the subjects as they would be if it read: "Rich and I are going to swoop in...). Instead the subject of the sentence is the (understood): (It) is time for me...). Greg, compulsive grammar policeman. -Original Message- From: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Need MacBook

2016-01-28 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
The I3 and I5 CPUs are not quad core. Are they really that much of an advantage over C2D? I thought that as long as they can support dual channel RAM they will run a 64 bit OS ok (with enough RAM). Obviously quad core is a big step up. Greg, who knows nothing about Macs -Original Message-

Re: [MBZ] Security clearance anyone? Wuz MBZ?

2016-01-25 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
<< Or a little "pour encourager les autres" action... :)>> Time to roll out the guillotine? Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes Sent: Monday, January 25, 2016 5:19 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc:

Re: [MBZ] Security clearance anyone? Wuz MBZ?

2016-01-25 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
As should be her staff members who copied and pasted material from SIPRnet to a non-secure system. IIRC anyone who accesses SIPRnet may not have any device capable of copying or downloading from that system. All such devices must be removed from the person before entering the room with SIPRnet term

Re: [MBZ] Transmission Question

2016-01-22 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
That depends on the vintage of the 123. My '79 required an easy adjustment. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: Friday, January 22, 2016 9:03 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Andrew Strasfogel S

Re: [MBZ] DC Schnee

2016-01-22 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Meanwhile, we have a rare clear day in the PNW with temps in the 50s. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curly McLain via Mercedes Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2016 7:04 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Curly McLain Subject: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] ?

2016-01-22 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Slow Joe has probably been sent to the underground facility at Mt. Weather to run things if the whitehouse becomes incommunicado. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2016 6:19

Re: [MBZ] Radio woe, replace Becker with Continental?

2016-01-20 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I bought a GROM for SWMBO's Jetta and was disappointed. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan Penoff via Mercedes Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2016 12:20 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Dan Penoff Subject: Re: [MBZ] Radio woe, r

Re: [MBZ] Low-grade crack, Otherwise, it rocks. Really.

2016-01-16 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
WOW! It has had a MAJOR valve adjustment! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas via Mercedes Sent: Saturday, January 16, 2016 11:20 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Rich Thomas Subject: [MBZ] Low-grade crack, Otherwise, i

[MBZ] OT: Ground Speed

2016-01-10 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
For the aviators on the list: http://tribunist.com/technology/sr-71-blackbird-pilot-trolls-arrogant-fighte r-pilot-with-ground-speed-check/?utm_content=bufferef505&utm_medium=social&u tm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer or http://tinyurl.com/z3dou58 Greg

Re: [MBZ] OT: Politics are making us angrier than usual, poll confirms

2016-01-07 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
B...b...but isn't the use of the name "Vikings" a cultural appropriation? And a kind of racist stereotype of white people from the north who (allegedly) raped and pillaged? Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Strasfogel via Mer

Re: [MBZ] the thug in chief

2016-01-05 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
http://www.factcheck.org/2013/03/guns-acquired-without-background-checks/ "... hardly anyone using the figure ever cautions that it may not be accurate, or, at the very least, that it was based on a survey of just a few hundred people in 1994, in which participants may have guessed whether they ha

Re: [MBZ] the thug in chief

2016-01-05 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
It depends on which laws. If "increasing enforcement" means vigorously prosecuting habitual violent criminals I'm all for it. Keeping such criminals off the streets will seriously lower violent crime rates. Much of the efforts of the BATFE are directed at generating "scratches"- statistics that loo

Re: [MBZ] the thug in chief

2016-01-05 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I sort of agree with Curt on this...however, I think that the checks should be instant, free of charge, and done without creating a registry. After all, voters don't pay to register or vote, and the right to vote is not an actual constitutional right. Canada proved that firearms registries are very

Re: [MBZ] OT - Great Time Suck

2016-01-02 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
What a beautiful building that was! I have spent a great deal of time there, almost all over (except in the lounges). When a few jumbos arrived all at once from overseas, the Federal Inspection Services (FIS) area was totally inadequate for the flood of people, creating a hazard. The escalators wer

Re: [MBZ] Happy New Year

2015-12-31 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
...and to all of you out in OkieBenzLand! Greg, In Vancouver, WA where it's 38 F and rare clear blue skies. -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curly McLain via Mercedes Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2015 6:13 AM To: Mercedes Discussion Lis

Re: [MBZ] Snow comes to New Mexico

2015-12-27 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
15 2:45 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: OK Don Subject: Re: [MBZ] Snow comes to New Mexico Don't you guys REALLY need that moisture? On Sun, Dec 27, 2015 at 3:44 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > In a kind of a reversal, we are looking forward t

Re: [MBZ] Snow comes to New Mexico

2015-12-27 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
In a kind of a reversal, we are looking forward to 6 (six, count'em) days in a row of dry weather starting Thursday here in the PNW. OTOH, there's about 5' of base up on Mt. Hood. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Craig via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Alternator going?

2015-12-26 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I like to check the voltage at the battery with the engine running. It should be above 13.5. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Fred Moir via Mercedes Sent: Saturday, December 26, 2015 2:20 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Fred Mo

[MBZ] Happy Boxing Day!

2015-12-26 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
To any Canadian or British friends out there! Greg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] yo you needs dese

2015-12-24 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
And they're almost round, except for the inevitable road rash. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas via Mercedes Sent: Thursday, December 24, 2015 11:02 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Rich Thomas Subject: [MBZ] yo you

Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas to all

2015-12-24 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Merry Christmas to all of you! I'll be making my Christmas eve seafood dinner for my family this evening. Wishing you all the best for a wonderful family time. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Randy Bennell via Mercedes Sent: Thur

Re: [MBZ] Merry Holiday, just divested myself of used MB parts

2015-12-23 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
An embassy is considered US soil, military bases not. As far as citizenship at birth, IDK about an embassy (has anyone ever been born at an embassy?) but being born at a US military base does not (itself) provide citizenship. Birth at sea on a US military vessel does provide citizenship. The Can

Re: [MBZ] Home Audio Supplies

2015-12-22 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
For anyone who is a fan of the Connelly novels, their Bosch series is really good. Titus Welliver does a really fine job in the leading role. And there is some very cool vacuum tube audio equipment with vinyl going round and round in his house. A more recent series is The Man in the High Castle, a

Re: [MBZ] ?

2015-12-22 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I'm in agreement with Andrew and Wilton. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2015 12:14 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Andrew Strasfogel Subject: Re: [MBZ] ? I think so.

Re: [MBZ] Merry Holiday, just divested myself of used MB parts

2015-12-21 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
His campaign states that the average contribution is $83. Open Secrets lists some corporate donors, but they are from some outfits that contribute larger amounts to the dems. He does have substantial grassroots support as does Sanders. If corporate sponsorship is the test, HRC fails that one badly

Re: [MBZ] Merry Holiday, just divested myself of used MB parts

2015-12-20 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I think Cruz probably has the best shot. While Rubio also has the smarts and the speaking skills, I think his participation with the Gang of 8 will ultimately not sit well with the conservatives. HRC's record is one of serial failure. She would be a disaster as POTUS. I loved how Sanders took a que

Re: [MBZ] The sky is falling!

2015-12-18 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
bject: Re: [MBZ] The sky is falling! Depends on how you define dangerous. Pipelines leak and spill oil, one of the big concerns the Keystone folks tried to ignore in Nebraska was sensitive ecosystems. They claimed their poop don't stink... -Curt From: Greg Fiorentino via Mer

Re: [MBZ] The sky is falling!

2015-12-18 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
The important thing is that rail transport of petroleum is dangerous. Look at the number of disasters this has caused. Pipeline is much safer. The oil will be moved somehow. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin via Me

Re: [MBZ] OT: He Dissed da BUFF

2015-12-16 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I got to tour an Antonov once. It was bringing in TWO Sikorsky Skycranes from overseas to Medford, OR for firefighting. Someone had to get down there to clear the aircraft and crew. Very impressive aircraft! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On

[MBZ] OT: He Dissed da BUFF

2015-12-15 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Just heard Jeb talk trash on the USAF, by pointing disdainfully to the venerable B-52, accusing that it is from the Truman era. Greg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery opti

Re: [MBZ] 230SL and OT 2nd Amendment celebration

2015-12-14 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
t;> Wouldn't require much accuracy, point and shoot... >> -Curt >> >> From: archer75--- via Mercedes >> To: Mercedes Discussion List >> Cc: "arche...@embarqmail.com" >> Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2015 2:40 AM >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] 230

Re: [MBZ] 230SL and OT 2nd Amendment celebration

2015-12-14 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I love the Contender. You will find that the Pachmayr grips make the Contender much more pleasant to shoot. I used mine with a 10" barrel in .30 Herrett to take a nice 8 pt. (eastern count) Whitetail quite a while back. The 110 grn. softpoint (at about 2,050 fps) went through both lungs and exit

Re: [MBZ] 230SL and OT 2nd Amendment celebration

2015-12-13 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
If he needs bear medicine he wants a .44 Mag in a handgun. If I expected to encounter aggressive bears I would prefer a lever action rifle in .45-70. What I would want would be near maximum loaded semi-wadcutter bullets (SWC) of hard-alloy (Lyman #2 alloy is fine) cast lead in the .44. I heat treat

Re: [MBZ] 230SL and OT 2nd Amendment celebration

2015-12-13 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
, December 12, 2015 11:40 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: arche...@embarqmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 230SL and OT 2nd Amendment celebration Greg Fiorentino wrote: > Is he in WA? Where do they require a test? > The .40 S&W is a good manstopper and not hard to master. Semi-autos are

Re: [MBZ] 230SL and OT 2nd Amendment celebration

2015-12-12 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Is he in WA? Where do they require a test? The .40 S&W is a good manstopper and not hard to master. Semi-autos are more reliable and concealable than revolvers, although a revolver is simpler to operate. A very compact (and very concealable) .380 auto like the Ruger LCP is the minimum I would cons

Re: [MBZ] Pol Theatre

2015-12-10 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Am I great? -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rick Knoble via Mercedes Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2015 3:10 PM To: Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes Cc: Rick Knoble Subject: Re: [MBZ] Pol Theatre Great sez: (re: Trump) >‎His st

Re: [MBZ] Pol Theatre

2015-12-10 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
His style certainly is not statesmanlike. I can't imagine him as president. Yet he raises issues that need attention from the voters. And nothing that he proposes violates the constitution the way POTUS' actions do. We have in the past cancelled visas retroactively for citizens of certain countrie

Re: [MBZ] San Bernardino

2015-12-07 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
The Trump guy says to restrict all muslim immigration and visas, POTUS says there can't be a religious test. But we could severely restrict immigration and visitors from "terrorist source countries", which BTW just coincidentally happen to be populated by large muslim majorities. As far as refugee

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: Subject: Re: 12 volt dry cell failing to complete the wor

2015-12-07 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Andrew, maybe the battery deal will recoup some of the membership fee. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On December 7, 2015 7:49:01 PM EST, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: >Costco now sells Interstate batteries for much less. > >Greg _

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: Subject: Re: 12 volt dry cell failing to complete the wor

2015-12-07 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Costco now sells Interstate batteries for much less. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Max Dillon via Mercedes Sent: Monday, December 07, 2015 3:41 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Max Dillon Subject: Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: Subje

[MBZ] OT: POTUS Ignorance

2015-12-07 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I was jarred listening to the speech last night many times. What really got me was this line: <> She came on a K-1 class fiancée visa, not the visa waiver program. Citizens of Pakistan are not eligible for the visa waiver program. Who writes this stuff? Oh wait...he is a better speech write

Re: [MBZ] garage door springs

2015-12-06 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I have had 2 instances many years apart of springs self-destructing spontaneously; luckily with no one nearby. I was very impressed with the resulting noise. After researching replacement parts and procedure, I called a local company and had the broken one and its still unbroken twin replaced at

Re: [MBZ] San Bernardino

2015-12-06 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
[MBZ] San Bernardino So, Greg, get back to us when you know what you are talking about! You know, peaceful refugees and all that... --R On 12/5/15 7:38 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: > Funny you should ask! > > I worked for the former I&NS for many years. Part of my dutie

Re: [MBZ] OT HF coupon

2015-12-06 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
<< Anyone know what the usual protocol is with these things?>> IME depends on the individual store. My local store has allowed the double discount. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley via Mercedes Sent: Sunday, December 0

Re: [MBZ] San Bernardino

2015-12-05 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
alf Of Craig via Mercedes Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2015 3:43 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Craig Subject: Re: [MBZ] San Bernardino On Fri, 4 Dec 2015 13:30:10 -0800 Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: > BTW, 2 years of vetting by USDOS and USCIS does not constitute a > thorough

Re: [MBZ] OT: SUV

2015-12-04 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
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[MBZ] OT: SUV

2015-12-04 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Rental SUV available, slight damage caused by climate change: https://www.dropbox.com/s/8qsdr8uiacmcijo/SUV.jpg?dl=0 Greg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] San Bernardino

2015-12-04 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
lt possible method of entry? -Curt From: Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Cc: Greg Fiorentino Sent: Friday, December 4, 2015 4:30 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] San Bernardino Andrew: There is no realistic way to keep weapons away from those intent on harmi

Re: [MBZ] San Bernardino

2015-12-04 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
g movie. After seeing it they were spontaneously moved to > this attack. Just a loving couple at home for an evening agitated by a > youtube movie... > > --R > > > On 12/4/15 3:15 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: > >> There is a difference between crazy individ

Re: [MBZ] San Bernardino

2015-12-04 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
There is a difference between crazy individuals (like the Batman film shooter) and the group craziness of fundamental islam. That's why intelligence analysts looked at this case as an act of terrorism initially when they saw that it was more than a single attacker. Greg -Original Message-

Re: [MBZ] W123 glow circuit

2015-11-30 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
IIRC the plugs can be tested easily from the relay contacts. I vaguely recall that there is also a simple test for the relay? I had good success with only replacing plugs that tested bad. The effort of replacing plugs is per plug, so no real advantage to doing all at once. IME other plugs do not n

Re: [MBZ] Calculators

2015-11-30 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I still have a couple of Picketts from back in the day. The first calculators I used were huge things with gears and levers needed for my statistics classes. Later I had an electronic brick with lit up numbers. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]

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