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[Godsmack 361]

I think the one thing I hate most about buying shit is when the Customer Service is good, but the quality control at the plant is shit.

How the fuck do you misspell the same word two times in a row? Especially when I sent you back the first order and you sent me a new digital proof what was correct?

I am REALLY REALLY hoping that this first box is a 'hey we fucked up keep these ones for free' box.

J

[Godsmack 361]

Pissed off T0P

J

[nem 2,019]

I personally wouldn't use Amsoil for anything. It never tests well. Normal Castrol is probably better and way cheaper, sure it'll break down faster but I'd rather change it then.

Well here is some interesting info that you will like Sean. I work with LE on doing oil analysis (at work) and found that Amsoil does not test like they claim, so what I did was try the LE oil and Mobile Oil in my truck and he comapred them to the Amsoil results. Now keep in mind I like the Amsoil filter because it does very well and will continue to use them. I do not have the specifics anymore, but found the Mobil One works every bit as well as the more expensive oils. The LE oil is very pricey and was not worth the extra money even with the discount. The key is keeping a clean filter reguardless of what oil you use.

Link for LE. http://www.le-international.com/content.aspx?id=2

[nem 2,019]

Today the daughter get braces. Should be an interesting day.

Yea, I've just about paid off my 6,000.00 (after insurance) bill for my 2 kids braces ...

Yes they sure do rape you for those things.

I can't imagine what they are going to cost without insurance..... I will see in July.

Shop around and negotiate. Dentists will shave...more like cleave... a significant amount off if your uninsured and are willing to ask for a deal.

The best deal I found here was $4500.00 for upper and lower which includes all visits until they are removed in about 16-18 months. That was cash up front, no payment plan.

Also make sure you are going to somebody good. When I was in the waiting room I ask the people there lots of questions.

Thanks for the advice. I will definetly shop around. I can also question friends about what they paid and the service they recieved.

You will be glad you did. A coworker of mine goes to a local guy with a good family name, but is very unhappy with the service his son receives. He told me he has almost 6k in the braces and visits.

[nem 2,019]

I am thinking about doing a little drinking tonight.

No I am going to have several drinks starting now

Hell ya's!!! Lets drink.

Mild hangover this morning

[nem 2,019]

Hot tubes and pools are great as long as you use them. I had both for about 10 years and the kids and wife used hell out of them for like 6 years and then dad had to take care of them because nobody had time and quit using them. I only take care of things so long before I get sick of watch my wasted money not get used. I sold both the hot tube and pool and bought a motorcycle.

[///M5 2,833]

<- doesn't own a heating pad

[nem 2,019]

<- doesn't own a heating pad

You can always use hot water or heat up a rock.

[nem 2,019]

So I have made a few calls with the droid and like it. Sounds like my old phone when talking. This who talk to text thing is nice too. I am using vacation pictures for contact pictures and my wife told me I was an asshole for doing that. It is my phone so who cares right?

[Randal Johnson 544]

Today the daughter get braces. Should be an interesting day.

Yea, I've just about paid off my 6,000.00 (after insurance) bill for my 2 kids braces ...

Yes they sure do rape you for those things.

I can't imagine what they are going to cost without insurance..... I will see in July.

Shop around and negotiate. Dentists will shave...more like cleave... a significant amount off if your uninsured and are willing to ask for a deal.

The best deal I found here was $4500.00 for upper and lower which includes all visits until they are removed in about 16-18 months. That was cash up front, no payment plan.

Also make sure you are going to somebody good. When I was in the waiting room I ask the people there lots of questions.

Thanks for the advice. I will definetly shop around. I can also question friends about what they paid and the service they recieved.

You will be glad you did. A coworker of mine goes to a local guy with a good family name, but is very unhappy with the service his son receives. He told me he has almost 6k in the braces and visits.

The sad part is my insurance will only cover a few dentist ... So I do not have many to choose from ... especially orthodontics (i think i spelled that correctly) ...

[ssh 924]

So I have made a few calls with the droid and like it. Sounds like my old phone when talking. This who talk to text thing is nice too. I am using vacation pictures for contact pictures and my wife told me I was an asshole for doing that. It is my phone so who cares right?

haha. I added my facebook account to mine and it automatically synced profile pics from fb to contacts, pretty nice if you ask me

[Godsmack 361]

Hot tubes and pools are great as long as you use them. I had both for about 10 years and the kids and wife used hell out of them for like 6 years and then dad had to take care of them because nobody had time and quit using them. I only take care of things so long before I get sick of watch my wasted money not get used. I sold both the hot tube and pool and bought a motorcycle.

Sounds about right man.........

J

[Duran 387]

So I have made a few calls with the droid and like it. Sounds like my old phone when talking. This who talk to text thing is nice too. I am using vacation pictures for contact pictures and my wife told me I was an asshole for doing that. It is my phone so who cares right?

haha. I added my facebook account to mine and it automatically synced profile pics from fb to contacts, pretty nice if you ask me

X2.

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

Even before an earthquake and tsunami struck Japan, prices for car stereo products were on the rise. We know of four suppliers who raised prices this year and three others who are considering raising prices in 2011.

Component parts using rare earth metal like copper and aluminum have gone up in price by six percent or higher. Many car amplifiers use aluminum heat sinks, and may use copper and brass connectors. Speakers may use copper voice coils, aluminum baskets and neodymium magnets.

Rockford Fosgate addressed the issue by entering new higher price brackets for its 2011 lineup. JL Audio hiked prices slightly on some models as of March 1. An amp and speaker supplier said his parts cost rose 6 to 8 percent late last year and he expects another 6 to 8 percent increase soon. “When you have for example a 6.5 inch pair of speakers that wholesale for $12.00, it’s hard to absorb,” he explained.

Currency fluctuations are adding to the pressure as the Japanese yen is down to around 79 from 90 earlier and the yuan is also lower. “If the Japanese Yen holds at 79, you can expect more increases,” said a major Japanese supplier, who, like others, preferred to speak anonymously on the subject.

On top of these dynamics, car stereo parts are expected to be shorter supply in Japan. A recent statement from Alpine explains that “a number” of its suppliers “appear to have suffered significant damage to their operations” from the earthquake. It added, “We will continue with our investigations, however some level of difficulty in procuring parts can be expected.”

Even those suppliers who refrain from raising prices this year are expected to introduce 2012 products at prices which may be 5 to 10 higher. This may have the beneficial effect of halting the usual price erosion on consumer electronics goods.

[Tirefryr 1,742]

Even before an earthquake and tsunami struck Japan, prices for car stereo products were on the rise. We know of four suppliers who raised prices this year and three others who are considering raising prices in 2011.

Component parts using rare earth metal like copper and aluminum have gone up in price by six percent or higher. Many car amplifiers use aluminum heat sinks, and may use copper and brass connectors. Speakers may use copper voice coils, aluminum baskets and neodymium magnets.

Rockford Fosgate addressed the issue by entering new higher price brackets for its 2011 lineup. JL Audio hiked prices slightly on some models as of March 1. An amp and speaker supplier said his parts cost rose 6 to 8 percent late last year and he expects another 6 to 8 percent increase soon. “When you have for example a 6.5 inch pair of speakers that wholesale for $12.00, it’s hard to absorb,” he explained.

Currency fluctuations are adding to the pressure as the Japanese yen is down to around 79 from 90 earlier and the yuan is also lower. “If the Japanese Yen holds at 79, you can expect more increases,” said a major Japanese supplier, who, like others, preferred to speak anonymously on the subject.

On top of these dynamics, car stereo parts are expected to be shorter supply in Japan. A recent statement from Alpine explains that “a number” of its suppliers “appear to have suffered significant damage to their operations” from the earthquake. It added, “We will continue with our investigations, however some level of difficulty in procuring parts can be expected.”

Even those suppliers who refrain from raising prices this year are expected to introduce 2012 products at prices which may be 5 to 10 higher. This may have the beneficial effect of halting the usual price erosion on consumer electronics goods.

Or they could all eliminate their entry level stuff, use that money to increase production on their mid and high level lines and bring the prices down on the better gear, but we all know that would never happen. We all know that it costs about a dollar more to make that $400 subwoofer versus the $50 one and don't get me started on the smaller drivers and their minimalist materials.

[Tirefryr 1,742]

Anyone who likes catfish, please respond. . .

[///M5 2,833]

I personally wouldn't use Amsoil for anything. It never tests well. Normal Castrol is probably better and way cheaper, sure it'll break down faster but I'd rather change it then.

Well here is some interesting info that you will like Sean. I work with LE on doing oil analysis (at work) and found that Amsoil does not test like they claim, so what I did was try the LE oil and Mobile Oil in my truck and he comapred them to the Amsoil results. Now keep in mind I like the Amsoil filter because it does very well and will continue to use them. I do not have the specifics anymore, but found the Mobil One works every bit as well as the more expensive oils. The LE oil is very pricey and was not worth the extra money even with the discount. The key is keeping a clean filter reguardless of what oil you use.

Link for LE. http://www.le-international.com/content.aspx?id=2

Interesting No idea on their filters, but can see how they could get that right.

[///M5 2,833]

<- doesn't own a heating pad

You can always use hot water or heat up a rock.

No bag and the rocks are still under snow

[///M5 2,833]

So I have made a few calls with the droid and like it. Sounds like my old phone when talking. This who talk to text thing is nice too. I am using vacation pictures for contact pictures and my wife told me I was an asshole for doing that. It is my phone so who cares right?

haha. I added my facebook account to mine and it automatically synced profile pics from fb to contacts, pretty nice if you ask me

I has no facebook.

Does the same for LinkedIn though which I do....and recommend HIGHLY.

[///M5 2,833]

Even before an earthquake and tsunami struck Japan, prices for car stereo products were on the rise. We know of four suppliers who raised prices this year and three others who are considering raising prices in 2011.

Component parts using rare earth metal like copper and aluminum have gone up in price by six percent or higher. Many car amplifiers use aluminum heat sinks, and may use copper and brass connectors. Speakers may use copper voice coils, aluminum baskets and neodymium magnets.

Rockford Fosgate addressed the issue by entering new higher price brackets for its 2011 lineup. JL Audio hiked prices slightly on some models as of March 1. An amp and speaker supplier said his parts cost rose 6 to 8 percent late last year and he expects another 6 to 8 percent increase soon. “When you have for example a 6.5 inch pair of speakers that wholesale for $12.00, it’s hard to absorb,” he explained.

Currency fluctuations are adding to the pressure as the Japanese yen is down to around 79 from 90 earlier and the yuan is also lower. “If the Japanese Yen holds at 79, you can expect more increases,” said a major Japanese supplier, who, like others, preferred to speak anonymously on the subject.

On top of these dynamics, car stereo parts are expected to be shorter supply in Japan. A recent statement from Alpine explains that “a number” of its suppliers “appear to have suffered significant damage to their operations” from the earthquake. It added, “We will continue with our investigations, however some level of difficulty in procuring parts can be expected.”

Even those suppliers who refrain from raising prices this year are expected to introduce 2012 products at prices which may be 5 to 10 higher. This may have the beneficial effect of halting the usual price erosion on consumer electronics goods.

Or they could all eliminate their entry level stuff, use that money to increase production on their mid and high level lines and bring the prices down on the better gear, but we all know that would never happen. We all know that it costs about a dollar more to make that $400 subwoofer versus the $50 one and don't get me started on the smaller drivers and their minimalist materials.

It is their OE stuff that went down that will hurt them. Small manufacturing lines for aftermarket aren't nearly as big of a deal to replace, rework, but major lines are.

[nem 2,019]

So I have made a few calls with the droid and like it. Sounds like my old phone when talking. This who talk to text thing is nice too. I am using vacation pictures for contact pictures and my wife told me I was an asshole for doing that. It is my phone so who cares right?

haha. I added my facebook account to mine and it automatically synced profile pics from fb to contacts, pretty nice if you ask me

I has no facebook.

Does the same for LinkedIn though which I do....and recommend HIGHLY.

You don't want my FB like on your phone. People might get freaked out.

What is LinkedIn another social sight?

[///M5 2,833]

Anyone who likes catfish, please respond. . .

I must admit it is a fish I don't eat often, but of course anything that you can do with:

walleye, northern, sunfish, tilipia, snapper etc will work with it.

Have you had anything, seen anything anywhere that you like?

*I'll answer your thread later, thought before I "kill" it I'd see how it develops.

[///M5 2,833]

So I have made a few calls with the droid and like it. Sounds like my old phone when talking. This who talk to text thing is nice too. I am using vacation pictures for contact pictures and my wife told me I was an asshole for doing that. It is my phone so who cares right?

haha. I added my facebook account to mine and it automatically synced profile pics from fb to contacts, pretty nice if you ask me

I has no facebook.

Does the same for LinkedIn though which I do....and recommend HIGHLY.

You don't want my FB like on your phone. People might get freaked out.

What is LinkedIn another social sight?

I'd call it more professional than social, but otherwise yep social networking pretty much.

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

It most likely is the way its prepared, but I've found catfish to be...I dunno, gritty and dirt tasting? Maybe I'm weird

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

speaking of food, I came across this: its fried chicken, brined in what is basically sweet tea, lemon and salt.

http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2011/03/cook-the-book-tea-brined-batter-fried-picnic.html

Interesting concept; thoughts? I normally marinate my fried chicken in whole fat buttermilk.