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North American Comet Catastrophe 10,900 BC (Oct 31 2007 18:54 GMT) - On May 23, 2007 a multi-disciplinary team of scientists announced (YouTube, 70mins, 7-parts, part1-1 is a summary) the finding of physical evidence strongly suggesting that, around 12,900 years ago (10,900 BC), a massive Shoemaker-Levy type comet hit the atmosphere, air burst over the Great Lakes region of North America and probably engulfed much of the continent in a fireball and subsequent firestorm with catastrophic effects for life and climate. The extraterrestrial event coincides with the mass extinction or depopulation of many of North America's largest mammals (including camels, mammoths, the short-faced bear and numerous other species); coincides with the end of the Clovis culture; and coincides with the start of a global climatic shift known as the Younger Dryas, a sudden return of Ice Age conditions. The " |
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To Dyno, or not to Dyno...? (Oct 31 2007 18:53 GMT) - About a month ago I boosted my 2001 IS. Everything about it is great... except when I run at slow speeds or hit boost then drop down to cruising or stop & go traffic it seems to start misfiring. What it appears to be doing is having difficulty dealing with the excessive amount of fuel. So, I have been debating on whether I should have it Dyno tuned or is there some other method of solving this problem that is known? |
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Debiteurenbeheerder (Oct 31 2007 18:50 GMT) - Vitae Arnhem: Arnhem --- SITA is de milieudivisie van SUEZ, een beursgenoteerde internationale Groep, die actief is op het gebied van Energie, Water en Milieu. Verspreid over 24 landen telt SITA wereldwijd 48.000 medewerkers die gezamenlijk een omzet van ruim 5 miljard r ... |
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What's Going on Wednesday? (HALLOWEEN!) (Oct 31 2007 18:50 GMT) - * Halloween Parade * Annuals @ Bowery Ballroom * Ryan Adams & The Cardinals @ Hammerstein Ballroom * Zap Mama @ Highline Ballroom * Type O Negative & Lordi @ Starland Ballroom * B-52's & The Rapture @ Roseland... |
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Torre Agrees? (Oct 31 2007 18:49 GMT) - The New York Post reports that Joe Torre agreed to manage the Dodgers for three years, $14.5 million. I guess a pay cut isn't as insulting when it comes from another team. I don't quite understand this speculation, however: And... |
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Dust Mop Slippers for $6 + $1 shipping (Oct 31 2007 18:46 GMT) - For the constant multi-tasker, Miles Kimball offers these Dust Mop Slippers in Plaid for $5.99. Apply coupon code "3572105" to get $1 shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find for cleaning footwear. These one-size-fits-most slippers allow you to dust your floors while you walk. |
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Bicycles (Oct 31 2007 18:45 GMT) - "Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of mankind" - H.G. Wells |
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Cameron Caught (Oct 31 2007 18:44 GMT) - No wonder Mike Cameron is able to run down those balls in the outfield: Mike Cameron, the Padres' Gold Glove center fielder, was suspended for the first 25 games of next season on Wednesday after testing positive a second time... |
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