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7th November 2016 - 02:21 AM
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alpharx7
Post #13448
QUOTE (Slav @ Nov 8 2016, 09:04 PM)  Looks like a decent venue but I made myself a promise never to go to a downshift meet ever again the venues good, nice parkland area that has plenty of space. i've been there a few times for other car events / old school 50's shows etc. I was too hammered from standing out in the sun half the day on the Saturday at QR, that i didn't attend the Downshift event. I drank 4lt of water for the day, The rx7 is such a hot vehicle with a heap of heat coming through the floor pan / firewall. I was having troubles again with hot fuel as well - i believe - i'll need to investigate it again. It's cutting out a bit, hesitating like it's got a big flat spot when you place it under load in the mid range or get up it a bit. I thought that i had it sorted, but phew, 35 degree day isn't helpful.  It can sit in the shed for another week, last club cruise for the year is on the 20th, if it's hot i'll just take a different car.
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alpharx7
Post #13449
bastards QUOTE We want our triangles back! Chocolate fans are furious after Toblerone makers increase the gaps between the iconic peaks to make the bars smaller
Toblerone has increased gaps between chocolate bar's triangular chunks The 400g bars will reduce in weight to 360g and 170g bars will go to 150g Change was made because of 'higher costs for numerous ingredients' Owner Mondelez said exchange rate was 'not favourable' after Brexit Chocolate fans have vented their fury after Toblerone increased the gaps between the bar's iconic triangular chunks as a cost-cutting measure to reduce the weight. The controversial change to the Swiss chocolate bar was made because of the 'higher costs for ingredients' in the wake of Brexit. Mondelez International, which owns Toblerone, denied the change was made 'as a direct result of Brexit', but it pointed out the exchange rate was 'not favourable'. The move has resulted in the weight of the 400g bars being reduced to 360g and the 170g bars to 150g, while the price remains the same. |
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alpharx7
Post #13453
http://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/ar...4caI?li=AAgfLCP QUOTE Meanwhile, the embattled Ardent Leisure boss Deborah Thomas can rest assured that the Dreamworld tragedy will not be the news of the day.
She announced that the theme park operator will demolish the Thunder River Rapids ride out of respect for the families of those who lost their lives. "The closure of the ride is the only respectful and appropriate course of action," she said. "No ride at Dreamworld will operate until the Workplace Health and Safety Audit has been completed and unless it passes the multi-level internal and external review process." |
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alpharx7
Post #13455
http://au.ign.com/articles/2016/11/07/how-...opening-weekend QUOTE HOW MUCH EACH MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE MOVIE MADE ITS OPENING WEEKEND
Here's how all 14 entries in the MCU fared in their respective North American debuts, as well as their total ultimate domestic and worldwide (unadjusted) grosses. 14. The Incredible Hulk Opening Weekend: $55.4 million Total Domestic Gross: $134.8 million Total Worldwide Gross: $263.4 million Sequel?: No, but Hulk appeared in both Avengers movies and will be in Thor: Ragnarok. 13. Ant-Man Opening Weekend: $57.2 million Total Domestic Gross: $180.2 million Total Worldwide Gross: $519.3 million Sequel?: Yes, Ant-Man and the Wasp is in development for a July 6, 2018 release. Ant-Man also appeared in Captain America: Civil War. 12. Captain America: The First Avenger Opening Weekend: $65.1 million Total Domestic Gross: $176.7 million Total Worldwide Gross: $370.6 million Sequel?: Yes, Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Captain America: Civil War (see stats below). Cap also appears in both Avengers movies. 11. Thor Opening Weekend: $65.7 million Total Domestic Gross: $181 million Total Worldwide Gross: $449.3 million Sequel?: Yes, Thor: The Dark World (stats below) and Thor: Ragnarok, which opens Nov. 3, 2017. Thor also appears in both Avengers movies. 10. Doctor Strange Opening Weekend: $85 million Total Domestic Gross: $85 million (and counting as of time of publish) Total Worldwide Gross: $325.8 million (and counting as of time of publish) Sequel?: Nothing officially announced of yet, but Doctor Strange will appear in the upcoming Thor: Ragnarok and Marvel's The Avengers: Infinity War. 9. Thor: The Dark World Opening Weekend: $85.7 million Total Domestic Gross: $206.4 million Total Worldwide Gross: $644.6 million Sequel?: Yes, Thor: Ragnarok, which opens Nov. 3, 2017. 8. Guardians of the Galaxy Opening Weekend: $94.3 million Total Domestic Gross: $333.2 million Total Worldwide Gross: $773.3 million Sequel?: Yes, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 opens May 5, 2017. 7. Captain America: The Winter Soldier Opening Weekend: $95 million Total Domestic Gross: $259.8 million Total Worldwide Gross: $714.3 million Sequel?: Yes, Captain America: Civil War (see stats below). 6. Iron Man Opening Weekend: $98.6 million Total Domestic Gross: $318.4 million Total Worldwide Gross: $585.2 million Sequel?: Yes, two sequels (see stats below). Tony Stark has also appears in two Avengers films, Captain America: Civil War, The Incredible Hulk, and will also appear in Spider-Man: Homecoming. 5. Iron Man 2 Opening Weekend: $128.1 million Total Domestic Gross: $312.4 million Total Worldwide Gross: $623.9 million Sequel?: Yes, see stats for Iron Man 3 below. Tony Stark has also appears in two Avengers films, Captain America: Civil War, The Incredible Hulk, and will also appear in Spider-Man: Homecoming. 4. Iron Man 3 Opening Weekend: $174.1 million Total Domestic Gross: $409 million Total Worldwide Gross: $1.2 billion Sequel?: No official plans for an Iron Man 4 so far, but the character also appears in Age of Ultron, Civil War, and Spider-Man: Homecoming. 3. Captain America: Civil War Opening Weekend: $179.1 million Total Domestic Gross: $408.1 million Total Worldwide Gross: $1.2 billion Sequel?: No plans yet for a fourth Captain America movie have been announced, but Cap is expected to be in the future Avengers sequels. 2. Avengers: Age of Ultron Opening Weekend: $191.3 million Total Domestic Gross: $459 million Total Worldwide Gross: $1.4 billion Sequel?: Yes, Avengers: Infinity War begins production in 2017 for a May 4, 2018 release. A fourth Avengers film is also in development. 1. Marvel's The Avengers Opening Weekend: $207.4 million Total Domestic Gross: $623.4 million Total Worldwide Gross: $1.5 billion Sequel?: Yes, Avengers: Age of Ultron (see stats above). Avengers: Infinity War begins production in 2017 for a May 4, 2018 release. A fourth Avengers film is also in development. |
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alpharx7
Post #13456
QUOTE (wolfman101 @ Nov 9 2016, 10:25 PM) I'm happy for America. i am too..........  http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-39...ar-condoms.html QUOTE Victory for California's porn industry as voters strike down law which would force actors to wear condoms
California voters decided porn stars will not have to wear condoms State is the capital of the porn industry as well as largest movie industry If it had been passed actors could have been subjected to criminal charges They also claimed new rules would have been less safe as wouldn't have been tested as regularly Porn actors in California have escaped being forced to wear condoms after voters narrowly defeated a proposed new law governing the adult film industry. Voters in the state, which is the capital of the porn industry, struck down the ballot measure by 54 per cent to 46 per cent. If Proposition 60 had been passed, actors could have been subjected to criminal charges for not wearing protection on screen. Actors said they had a right to their own bodies and wanted condoms to be optional rather than a legal requirement. |
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alpharx7
Post #13457
QUOTE EKanooRacing's T1 R35 GTR NewWorld Record 7.168@209MPH EKanooRacingTV Published on Nov 8, 2016 The first of what we hope is a number of new records this weekend at BDRC round one, our Nissan GTR has reset its own world record with a 7.168 at 209 run, which began with a new personal best 60 foot of 1.208. Our team has worked overtime on new developments for this car in the offseason and we are just now scratching the surface of what this new setup is capable of, stay tuned. Tuned by Wayne Potts & Magnus Motorsports Chassis Tuned by Josh Ledford Built by EKanooRacing , Kingdom of Bahrain |
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alpharx7
Post #13462
QUOTE (Slav @ Nov 11 2016, 04:09 PM) Let's just say I was happy to see Hilary lose. Not sure Trump is the right man for the job, but only time will tell. At least the first lady is decent i'm happy to see an easing of the sheer amount of trump media stories. i was really hoping that he'd lose and the whole phenomenon would disappear into obscurity. unfortunately it's going to continue, no doubt lurching from crisis to crisis
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alpharx7
Post #13467
rip Robert Vaughn, a magnificant actor from his era QUOTE Robert Vaughn dead: Man From Uncle and Magnificent Seven actor dies surrounded by his family
The actor, who also starred in the Magnificent Seven, Coronation Street and Hustle, is survived by wife Linda, son Cassidy and daughter Caitlin. Actor Robert Vaughn, most famous as Napoleon Solo in Man From Uncle, has died today aged 83. Vaughn, who also starred in the Magnificent Seven, Coronation Street and Hustle, is survived by wife Linda, son Cassidy and daughter Caitlin. His manager Matthew Sullivan confirmed to Deadline this evening that that he had passed away following a short battle with acute leukemia. “Mr. Vaughn passed away with him family around him,” the spokesperson said. 'RIP Robert Vaughn': Stephen Fry, Sir Roger Moore, Jeremy Vine and more pay respects to late actor Tributes have already started to pour in following the news of Vaughn's death. Stephen Fry was quick to tweet his respects for the late actor, writing: "Oh no. Robert Vaughn, such a fine actor, one of the best Columbo villains (no higher praise than that) & an utterly charming man, has died." Jeremy Vine added: "Sad to hear The Man From UNCLE has died. #RobertVaughn." Sir Roger Moore then tweeted: "Sorry to hear the news about Robert Vaughn." Born in New York City in 1932, Vaughn was destined for life in showbusiness as both his parents were performers. His father, Walter Vaughn, was a radio actor, and his mother, Marcella Gaudell Vaughn, was a stage actress. After graduating from Los Angeles City College with a degree in theatre in 1956 he was suddenly drafted and served in the US Army as a drill instructor. However, after being discharged, he returned to his acting in Los Angeles landing some small film roles. When However, he came to the attention of Hollywood’s film and TV producers after being nominated for an Academy Award in 1960 for a supporting role in The Young Philadelphians. The same year he landed his career-defining role playing Solo on the hit TV series The Man From U.N.C.L.E. He once spoke about his love of Britain thanking for the nation for making a success of the 60s cult show that acted as a springboard for his career. “UNCLE was bigger here than it was in America,” he said. “Apart from its one-hour episodes, we also did eight two-hour shows, some of which were released outside America as movies. They tried to sex them up a little, brought in some bare-breasted women. |
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alpharx7
Post #13469
5 second 2j QUOTE EL JERRY - 5 Second 2JZ! 1320video Published on Nov 11, 2016 King Performance’s Toyota 2JZ powered EL JERRY tube chassis car goes 236 MPH at 5.99 second in the 1/4 mile!!! This is a HUGE accomplishment for the guys over at Kings performance at the annual World Cup Finals Import vs Domestic event! El Jerry is making some SERIOUS power and after consistently running 6 second passes and inching towards their 5 second goal, these guys FINALLY did it! |
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alpharx7
Post #13472
Wolfie, cheap Lambo for you |
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alpharx7
Post #13473
QUOTE (Slav @ Nov 14 2016, 04:15 PM) I need to upgrade my intercooler (the biggest that can fit under stock bumper) put on my car. I just need to find a shop that will do it for me. any suggestions? all my contacts are rotary related or more engineering / fabrication related. I'd say contact Ben @ RMS and see what he says, it can't hurt to ask. I believe that he's slowly getting on top of things with him employing a new mechanic to help him.Where did Doc get all his work done? Cjs or something down southside? Possibly try Mercury Motorsports. |
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wolfman101
Post #13474
QUOTE (alpharx7 @ Nov 14 2016, 07:28 PM) Couldn't pay me enough. Hideous things... |
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wolfman101
Post #13475
Side note: much to my pleasure, the 2 wifecars she's evaluating at the moment are the RSQ3 and F-Pace S.... |
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