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I think that stations like CNN and the BBC are way too liberal for my taste. It caters to unrealistic ideals and it ignores half of the truth in each story. They are known for giving one side and not the other and for pandering to Muslims. Instead of discussing the facts they dwell on perceived hatred by the Conservatives, and instead of investigating the whole story, most often they have only been interested in how to bring the “racist” element alive in their news even if there’s nothing racist to be told. Example: The story in Texas about the employer who asked his employees to use easier names to pronounce for customer service calls… They jumped on it, and instead of looking at it from the perspective of customer ease, they attempted to make the business owner look bad for it calling him a racist, and when they had a guest reporter who was also Latino speak on it, the reporter said that was perfectly reasonable to ask of this employees.

I think in all cases both sides should be represented, not just one, and tell the entire story.

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Well lets start off by saying that that first answer you got shows that level of moronic ignorance out there in America today. They don’t question the Fox News viewers intelligence because they are Fox News watchers but rather that the viewer doesn’t follow in lock step with the point of view that they personally hold. This leads us into next question; it is not that the others are less “pro-American” as it may look, they are pushing an agenda/propaganda that they want you to believe instead. It make them upset when you think for yourself and don’t drink the koolaid they are passing out. We live in a global society and there is no way out of that, they just want to be crowned kings & worshiped as important people instead of just doing their job honestly. “Check every fact on every channel for your own good…read, watch, ask questions and never believe that anyone knows everything!” Good luck to you in life my friend!

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I occasionally find myself watching fox but they are pretty bias.

Honestly I watch them to see the opposite side of the news. They’re pretty radical with the information they report on.

I honestly prefer to read the news. I’m Ol’skool

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Seems to me, they are more for the Republican Party then the Democratic Party. No, they are not fair and balanced. Not, at all.

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That’s the danger of only trusting one source… What if they are wrong?

And odds are, every source is wrong on something at some point…

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1. Good Eats
2. Unwrapped
3. Sugar Rush
4. Top 5
5. Food 911

I also love all the cooking competitions. Especailly the ones that have to do with decorating cakes.
Ace of cakes is flippin awesome!!

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I don’t know about Rachael or some of Paula Deen’s shows, but on shows like Emeril Live or Paula’s Party, the food is served to the audience.

Doc

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Lets replace her with Sara Lee!

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There is a guy who does only grilling out in his back yard. He has, like, 3 grills and does everything imaginable. His name is Robert Rainford. His show is “License To Grill”. You can Google his name to find his web site.

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If you watch the food network there was a show that showed how food stars like Rachel Ray, got thier chance on being there. They worked their selves up by actually becoming known in the television industry…
Or try out when your a bit older for the Food Network’s Next Food Star.

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Heh you think you are a vampire? Don’t think so. You are steryotypical.

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Ohhh yea, those things are cool!

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This is a pretty good character. It would be good for wwe. The only thing is you have to make your own moves. All your finishing moves are copys of superstars. Like superkick and swantan bomb. Make up your own moves and that would be a really good character.

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It more about what you do with it than the bag its self.

If you keep you wallet and key it and carry it every were.
Then it a purse.

If you have you laptop and book in it and use it like a backpack
then its fine.

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My Wonder Woman costume.

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This question is good. Perhaps it can best be answered by the understanding that we all cannot know all things about everything. I learn something new about the American Revolution each time a new show comes on the history channel. I am sure that text books must have slanted the whole thing but how many text books and accounts do most of us read cover to cover? We will of course get some highlights we are asked to report back with on a test but how deep do we dig?

I believe the accuracy is probably close but not until we get the whole story will we truly understand. Maybe we don’t need all the facts but if you do- dig dig dig.

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I have also heard some not so positive things reported by the history channel about those during that time. I would have never thought for example the our beloved general George Washington would have had some of his soldiers execute some of the deserting soldiers the way he did. Apparently about a dozen left the ranks and were later rounded up. The two or three that were responsible for the plan and led the desertion were lined up – but the ones that left with them were ordered to be the ones to shoot them and if they didn’t they were going to be next! Now we know how poorly equipped and hungry these men were. Most or all of them were not professional soldiers. This seemed barbaric to me but Washington had to, I understand keep his troops in line.

But this is one example that we are not just fed a rosy picture of our greatness.

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Hi this was long time ago, we learned it first semester since Jackson is the 7th president, and I am not on that section about Jackson yet for reviewing for AP. So I just gonna take a guess
ok so Jackson’s presidency ended 1836
and the panic of 1837 during van buren’s presidency was right after Jackson
so we will just think A is right for now
for B, Van Buren followed jackson of his policy of favoing hard currency, and I do remeber something about dividing the federal funds ot state banks but not quite sure if it was during Jackson’s presidency or Van Buren so we will just put B as a “?” of not sure for now until we see one that we think is definetly fure sure not a significant developlent(hint: the word signifacatn probably doesnt matter, they are probably gonna have one asnwer that has nothing to do with this time period or totally off)
ok so C is totally ture whings party under William Harry Harrison
and D, Tyler was Whig and his presidency starts in 1845, and the American System-style legislation, let me look that up in my ap book and se what I find about Tyler

so I think A and C is totally true
so either B or D, I have a feelnig it is D but I am not sure whether it was under Van Buren when the feral funds to state happen(my meory tell me it was under Jackson during his fight with this one person,what’s his name again hmm when he did what’s it called, pig banks, or something like that so ok)
so I am going to go ahead and go with B

I think the answer is B
I am not completely sure though
sorry if this is too late for help
but if you’d like disucc any more US history with me
My ap test is in 2 days
so within 2 days you can email me and we will discuss
I can also help u after
I know i have actually 1 day left to study all 40 somethign presdients
heh heh

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Mirrors are pretty straight forward really no mystery so I’m puzzled by your confusion. No not all fit all and you can get pretty much any size you like. Rather simple really. Go and search for some “Bar end mirrors” on the internets. You’ll be rewarded with a rear view that does not include your shoulders or arms.

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Besides learning about bikes in general, I’d suggest taking a Basic Riding Course from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation or a similar organization. Its really a very good way to get a good set skills started from instructors that know their stuff.

Everyone I’ve ever talked to who took one of these courses (myself included) thought it was money and time well spent. In Minnesota, these courses cost about $125 and take place over 2 weekends. They provide the (small, good for beginners) bikes. You have to provide basic safety gear–helmet, gloves, long sleeved shirts and pants and shoes that cover your ankles.

The Thruxton is a fun bike. I own a Triumph (Sprint ST) and have been very happy with it.

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Or, get a remote with a quick-disconnect. Simply twist the knob on the remote to pull the pin back, and fire a few shots. You usually have three or four shot’s worth of air in the remote.

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I don’t know the exact answer, but nice roller crank bikes have been bringing in the neighborhood of $10k or more; at least that’s what people are asking. A lot depends on whether the crank has been out to have the slingers cleaned. You don’t need a battery to run the bike; it has a magneto ignition. A better source on value and an excellent consultant on tech is Craig Vechorik:
http://benchmarkworks.com/

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It sounds to me like your starter solenoid is stuck. Or something has shorted across the terminals to keep the starter motor running.this is kinda hard on the starter too. T^hey aren’t meant to run for long you probably couldn’t hear it while it was running. Check all of the wiring in the cranking circuit . Now that they have been heated up,some may be loose. Also check that the crimps on the wire connections have not been compromised,from the heat.How did you get it to stop? Check the start button to see if it is sticking,and the wiring to the button.they can get chafed and short out making the starter run also.

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You can try calling the Motorcycle Services and Repair Shops listed at Vancouver Tops:

http://www.vancouvertops.com/m/motorcycle-services-repair-in-vancouver.php

There are plenty of them.

Good luck !

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Short answer: yes. I currently own 4 BMWs: 1973 R600 (German police bike purchased at auction, started at 80k, now over 170k – driven primarily in Germany), 1983 R80S (started at 2k in Tuscon, now 156k – driven primarily in western US), 1991 R100GS Paris-Dakar (started at 120mi in Minneapolis, now 148k – driven primarily between Alaska and Central America) and curently driving a 1981 R80RT (purchased in Poland with 86k and now at 136k – driven long and hard throughout Europe). I would guess that the transmission repair (common for that series) is a bearing that wears out around 80 to 100k). If the bike has been standing for a longer period of time, expect to replace or tighten several of the seals (i.e fork, shift lever shaft, rear drive unit, push rod tubes, etc.)… None of these are major investments and may begin to fail (slowly… I.e. With some warning) one at at time but still worth the investment. I prefer classic Beemers (for obvious reasons), don’t sell them and don’t care for the newer models.

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BMW’s have the highest reliability of any motorcycle manufacturer. They don’t make all the parts themselves but they do test the quality of components that go on their bikes. The Engine in the f800r is made by rotax. Rotax specializes in making engines for high reliability uses such as aircraft. I have an uncle that owns a BMW with a boxer engine with over 200,000 miles on it.

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First, repair any belt or drive problem to prevent injury, death or major part malfunction and expense.

Here it is word for word from the factory shop manual.

Turn off the ignition switch.
Remove the seat.
Disconnect both sets of 4 pin connectors in the electrical parts case.
Reconnect these 4 pin connectors to their opposite gray to black and black to gray.
Turn on the ignition switch.
Observe the belt check indicator light. (It should be flashing quickly.)
Disconnect the belt switch at the 2 pin connectors above the torque converter cover.
Observe the belt check indicator light. (It should be flashing slowly.)
Let it flash for at least 5 seconds. (More than 5 is ok.)
While observing the belt check indicator light, turn off the ignition switch.
Disconnect the mismatched 4 pin connector sets and reconnect them normally.
Connect the belt switch 2 pin connector.
Turn on the ignition switch.
Confirm that no belt check indicator light is flashing.
Put the connectors back and bend the clamps.

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Is it Can_Am?

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Brake lines have not been bled properly.Air in line or linkage to hydraulic line needs adjustment.

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10th digit of the VIN. Then call your Kawasaki dealer.

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Manual calls for 2.2 liters of oil when changing oil and filter. If you drain oil only, the manual states one liter is required.

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Could be the spark plug. Or a wire could not work. Or something.
Take the spark plug to a shop if they say it’s good then one of your wires are bad

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Try www.helm.com

helm is the main publications maker for all the car companies.

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Sound different……not really……more hp & torque….YES!!!!….if done PROPERLY……

A K&N is the BEST & HIGHEST FLOWING air filter on the market……
However, the air filter alone will not make more power….
In order to make power power, you have to get more air into the engine(air filter) and be able to get it out more quickly and easily (exhaust)….soooo…..this means a performance exhaust or low restricition muffler must also be installed……when you do this, the carb or injection must also be set up properly and tuned to give the engine the increase in fuel needed to compensate for the increase in air…….
All this together, you WILL notice an increase in hp and torque…..how much though is really limited to the engine itself……it takes and increase of 10% for the change to be “felt”…….say your bike has 50hp, you would have to increase its output by 5hp in order to actually feel the difference while riding, anything less, only a dyno will pick up.

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Pretty much all of the Japanese brand ATV’s are going to be comparable in quality.

They will also be comparable in performance as long as you are comparing apples to apples. When comparing apple to oranges the results will be different. What I mean is that an ATV with a larger displacement engine will make more power and outperform the smaller engine. Again, comparing apples to apples, 4 stroke to 4 stroke. Similar sized ATVs will be close enough in performance that the difference can be made up by a skilled rider.

I recommend getting off your butt and going to some of your local ATV dealers. Sit on the models that interest you. Compare the layout and features for yourself. Kick the tires. Take them for a test ride. The seat of your pants will tell you much more than anything you will find in a magazine or on the Internet.

By actually going to your local dealers you may find sales and incentives that you won’t find on the Internet. For example you may find a new 2009 or 2010 model that has never been sold that the dealer is looking to unload. You won’t find these deals unless you get off your butt and look for them.

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Take that hole carb apart and clean it make sure the jet and the slowjet are not clonged.

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Okay, first off the CRF250X is not a trail bike, it is a woods racing bike just like the KTM XC/XC-W and Yamaha WR-F line. Trail bikes do not have liquid cooled engines and race suspension. Also the 200XC is not anywhere close to a motocross bike. The XC and XC-W line, regardless of which size, are identical bikes except for the fact that the XC-W just has a wider ratio transmission than the XC, that’s it. Many woods racers like the XC-W model in the 250 and 300 displacements but most also agree that the wide ratio transmission on a small engine like the 200 just allows it to fall off of the power band too easily. If you are going to get a 200 go for the XC model.

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If its your first time on a 2wheeler. I think the 450 would be too big for you. I just brought a 2011 kx250f, the best bike produced this year apart from the rmz250. Dont go the crf250 i heard they had problems. Im the same as you, 16, around 5’8″ and 60kg, the kx250 is powerfull enough it throws me around. So i would suggest trading in the 450 for a 250 and you’ll have a much better time on a bike which you can handle.

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When was the last time the motor was rebuilt? Most 2-strokes you have to do a top-end rebuild about every 20 hours…But when was the last time the bottom end was done..like crank and bearings?? When we buy a used 2-stroke we do a total rebuild and that’s about $300 to $350 bucks…Then we know what we have…Another thing is wheel bearings and swing arm bearings and linkage bearings..These are things that most people don’t ever change..but to get the bike handling right needs to be done..For about $500 bucks you could rebuild every thing…

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A dirtbike is not intended for top speed. Asking dumb questions like this shows you know nothing about bikes in general. Speed is dependent on lots of things…. Such as: gearing, weight, tires, terrain, wind, etc. If you are getting a dirtbike, don’t be concerned about how fast it is, go to your local MX track and learn to ride, for real.

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No, sprocket are not universal.
You could answer your own question with a little elbow grease. Remove the KTM sprocket and try to install the Honda sprocket. Only two outcomes. Yes, it will work, or No, it won’t work.
Good Luck

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I would ask for a full warranty instead of losing 3400 miles at least..,

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It will require a huge amount of reworking as it is too long too deep too wide and the mounts are totally in the wrong place and wrong size
Try a CD 185 or CD200 or a CM125 seat as they all share the same frame as the CM200

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The Accord EX-L looks very nice in black. I saw one a coupe black EX-L the other day and just last week i saw a black EX-L sedan at the Honda dealer while getting my Prelude serviced.

Sedan:

http://www.autobase.com/photos/large/03650028.jpg

Coupe:

http://automobiles.honda.com/images/2008/accord-coupe/customize/base_car/BK_exl_34FRONT.jpg

The reason you don’t see them being show off though is because black has become a played out color for Honda, more people are buying the gray/blue/white cars nowadays than black.

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Buy a SeaDoo

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The type of fluid is more critical than the brand. You cannot mix types. Look in the owners manual and it will give the specification of the fluid. You can use any fluid brand of that specification.

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OMG I saw her on the Today Show as well and thought this woman looks like she has a little junk in the trunk. I mean is she sure she was wearing the right size? Those things aren’t meant to fit everyone sorry to say. This case is just ridiculous.

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First of all… I have worked at VS for three years. I have seen girls come into my store for an interview with piercings in their face, redic hair, JEANS… HAH. Yeah. Good luck getting a job here. Girls like that we laugh at while they walk out the door, cause we know they’ll never get a phone call. So PLEASE, remember that this store isn’t some teenie-bopper store in the mall where all you do is giggle and sell cute lingerie. This is a business. We sell to not just teenagers, but women of all ages. Be MATURE.

That being said. Wear all black. Like… Business black. Go ahead and watch “The devil wears prada” and see what Emily is wearing. THAT is what you should look like. Also, it helps that you have had retail experience. When in the interview sit up straight, and focus your answers to her questions on the CUSTOMER. We are ALL about customer service. TRUST ME.

Smile and have a good time. Try to be 15 min early to your interview. It shows alot. If you have a resume, this is a plus… But it is not NEEDED.

Good luck

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You can find nice lingerie at Macy’s, but you can also check their online site for what you want.

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Agent provocateur?

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Super volume for your hair. I like Big Fat Hair products for that!

For makeup, go for a simple look with neutral eyeshadows, but focus on flawless skin and use a bronzer.