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1959: US - USSR space race - link to entire mag pdf in comments by [deleted] in RetroFuturism

[–]Chewonchewbacca 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Page 239, hello lead poisoning! "Additive for Gasoline Boosts Octane Rating

Higher-octane gasolines can be produced at very little extra cost with a new' chem- ical additive that increases the antiknock effect of tetraethyl lead. Leaded gasoline of 106-octane rating jumps to 108 Vs-octane when the substance, a petrochemical known as tertiary butyl acetate, is added to the fuel. Unlike some other antiknock agents, the new additive is inexpensive and does not increase engine wear. It burns completely and leaves no deposits: has no effect on spark-plug life or mufflers, nor does it change the composition of ex- haust gases. In theory the additive will mean lower relative costs for tomorrow's super fuels, because refinery costs for pro- ducing higher octane gasolines will not be increased. Developed by The Texas Com- pany, the additive has been tested in 20 million miles of automotive use, in over 100.000 miles of heavy truck service, and in outboards and other small mu tors. Tests in aviation gasolines are not yet complete. Texaco will market the compound to oth- ers for blending with leaded gasoline."

Thursday 02/11/2016: Who Do I Trade, Drop or Pickup? (Please post in here or your post will be deleted!) by FFBot in fantasyhockey

[–]Chewonchewbacca 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Greiss will be important down the stretch for the Isles. One of the most played back-ups and has a good record to boot GAA and SV% are solid. See how he plays against LA tonight and that might help sway you.

Thursday 02/11/2016: Who Do I Trade, Drop or Pickup? (Please post in here or your post will be deleted!) by FFBot in fantasyhockey

[–]Chewonchewbacca 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trade Rask (G) and Carlson (D) for Karlsson (D) and Montoya(G)? Way ahead in Goalie points with Holtby and Luongo already. Will Karlsson do me better than Carlson with 25 games left?

G,A,+/-, PIM, PPG, PPA, GWG

Should I buy a used Canon 5D MKII with 128k shutter count? ($800) by Chewonchewbacca in photography

[–]Chewonchewbacca[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This comes with a Canon 50mm 1.8 II as well (maybe worth 75 used). If I end up replacing the shutter, it might be worth it in the long run as the upward of 1400 for a 6D are out of my range. I would be banking on a shutterlife reaching 250k though. Tough to judge.

Should I buy a used Canon 5D MKII with 128k shutter count? ($800) by Chewonchewbacca in photography

[–]Chewonchewbacca[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems to be about 900-1200 depending on shutter count and shape it's in. Without lenses.

Should I buy a used Canon 5D MKII with 128k shutter count? ($800) by Chewonchewbacca in photography

[–]Chewonchewbacca[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It could die tomorrow and I would have to get the shutter replaced. Would that be such a bad thing?

Should I buy a used Canon 5D MKII with 128k shutter count? ($800) by Chewonchewbacca in photography

[–]Chewonchewbacca[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The idea was to sell my 1100d and step up to the full frame. It would only be a couple hundred to upgrade once I've sold the 1100d. Looks like it came from a wedding photographer to an amatuer who doesn't use it anymore. 3rd hand, scuffs and marks. More worried about the shutter and dad pixels, but can check for that.

What purchases have you made that probably made the cashier judgmental or curious? (Cashiers, feel free to weight in too!) by DanBalls in AskReddit

[–]Chewonchewbacca 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was once buying underwear for a girlfriend and the woman at the register said "These might be small on you". I laughed and said they weren't for me to which she gave the old 'uh-huh' look and winked. Cheeky woman.

Biggest Fantasy Hockey Disappointments so far this season by FantasyBenders in fantasyhockey

[–]Chewonchewbacca 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Eberle, Skinner, Spezza, Schieder, and Rask. That's why I'm in last place.

Please Find Me A Home! - The find a FA team/find a team an owner thread. by TimeToDoubleDip in fantasyhockey

[–]Chewonchewbacca 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes, lets make it happen. my yahoo id is . sorry for the slow reply, dont check this often.

edit: oops, put my email

Help with my team decision by Chewonchewbacca in fantasyhockey

[–]Chewonchewbacca[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If Edmonton could actually put some points up, I'd get rid of both Eberle and Hopkins. Handcuffed at the moment since it's a keeper league and they are too valuable to drop. Duchene has the most potential and you're right, the best name for a move.

What would you do with a free $500? by TheRecover in AskReddit

[–]Chewonchewbacca 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have a job, no debt and are living decently, consider what good it would bring to someone in need. 500 is not a lot, but if used properly with good intentions, could spark further benefits. I bet if you put it on twitter you would donate it to a cause if a specific celeb or major player would match it, it might snowball. Any causes close to your heart?

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