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Abilene Slim SASS 81783
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10 minutes ago, Rye Miles #13621 said:
There’s not 15 minutes of commercials in a half hour program, no way!
A typical 30-minute TV news program usually contains:
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6 to 8 minutes of commercials total
That usually breaks down into:
- 3 to 4 commercial breaks
- Each break lasting 1.5 to 3 minutes
So in terms of individual ads:
- Roughly 8 to 15 commercials, depending on the length of each ad (15-second vs. 30-second spots)
Break out your stop watch. I did one night when I was really bored when the news was on.
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The program is incidental as it’s just filler between commercials.
Seriously folks, commercials consume 50 percent of broadcast TV. That 1/2 hour news program you watch has 15 minutes of commercials. Same for everything else. Sporting events are even worse.
I’m all in for a potty break, but I don’t need one every 5 or 6 minutes. No wonder the nation has ADD.
And let’s not forget the pop-up ads that blot out the screen while the show is on…
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The Kansas City Chiefs are moving from KC, Missouri, where they’ve been since they arrived in the early 60’s as the former Dallas Texans, across the state line to my state of Kansas.
Our goobernater Laura Kelly and her co-conspirators conducted this deal in total secrecy with owner Clark Hunt and no doubt, the NFL. There were no hearings, no possibility for public input and no ballot measure on which us voters could weigh in at the polls for this $2.7 billion scam. It was announced a little over a month ago. Here you go, taxpayers, another gift to a multi-billionaire without your consent.
The Chiefs have been the beneficiary of state, county and city $ billions over their residency. And for that support, Clark Hunt and his minions said, we need more. You need to build us a new stadium or we’ll leave. When local leaders said for the first time in memory, “the price is too high for this shakedown”, Kansas said, “Please come here! We want to be taken advantage of too, and lavish you with other people’s money, because we have low self-esteem just like the other cities!”
Can’t wait for the next sales tax increase to make this nightmare a reality.
Oops, almost forgot this little tidbit. The state of Kansas will have its own luxury suite at the new stadium. Think they’ll let this little old taxpayer sit there? Yeah, I know…
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Indiana is giving the Bears $2 billion for a stadium at taxpayer expense that Illinois would not. Look at Hammond, IN on a map. The Bears aren’t exactly leaving. It’s more like the NY Giants and Jets moving to New Jersey.
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23 minutes ago, El Sobrante Kid said:
Anyone considering hearing aids should go to see an audiologist for the best results and the least frustration. You don't have to get your hearing aids from them, but you do need them to correctly diagnose your hearing loss. Not all hearing loss is the same, and not all hearing aids will help with the type of hearing loss that you have. You can spend a huge amount of money and if you get the wrong type of hearing aids, they will not do you any good. See an audiologist, find out about your specific type of hearing loss, then ask what type and brand(s) of hearing aids will work best for you. Be aware that some types of hearing loss are permanent and cannot be remedied, no matter how expensive the hearing aids are. GL!
This ^^^
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Dave, I’m assuming you’re wondering about your newly acquired .44-40? Unlike the ‘73s in .38/.357 which accommodate a wide range of lengths, it can be finicky with cartridges loaded at or very near maximum OAL. Some.44-40 bullets can put you at the max which can cause feeding hiccups when picking up the cartridge from the mag tube.
Sounds like you have a cartridge that’s working well.
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I have an adjustable bar for my MEC 650 that sits in a drawer. Bought it brand new. It required constant fiddling and I don’t think I was ever able to load a single box of shells without interruption. I went back to the regular charge bars and never looked back.
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Can’t look at the article without signing up.
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You get what you pay for. The Phonaks I have were spendy, but anything less wouldn’t have solved my problem. Without hearing aids, I’m functionally deaf.
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14 minutes ago, Pat Riot said:
Here in WV we have 87, 89 or 93. In CA & OR the highest octane was 91.
This is a photo of the Exxon pump at the station just down the road from me.
Pat, I can’t make out the text above the octane rating on the fuel grade buttons. Can you make them out and share?
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7 minutes ago, Pat Riot said:
Pennsylvania also has 93 octane gas.
I’m old enough to remember when Sunoco, a brand long gone from our market, had 101 octane gas for those behemoth engines in the late 60s. All we can get here is 87, 89 and 91. In neighboring Colorado the low end is 85. Not sure if 91 is available. I believe the 85 octane is 20 percent ethanol, vs 10 percent in 87.
The only 100 octane gas I’m aware of now is the avgas I put in the planes I flew.
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6 minutes ago, Pat Riot said:
At first I thought you meant small engines as in cars and motorcycles, like 2000cc and under.
I run 93 octane in my Miata and my Kawasaki Versys 650. They aren’t made to run on 87 octane. Minimum is 91.I remember a small engine repair guy telling me that higher octane gas is better for small engines, though I cannot remember his reasons.
Yup, your Miata and Kawasaki need the higher octane in order to run properly. Note that it’s 91, which is the highest octane available in many markets. If they required higher octane, they’d lose sales for lack of available fuel.
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21 minutes ago, sassnetguy50 said:
If your state only has ethanol blends, your stores are going to sell ethanol rated equipment. That is not the case everywhere.
So you’re saying that the fuel line hose on my Honda mower engine, is made from a different material than an engine bought in a state where non-ethanol gas is available? And that Honda and replacement parts mfrs keep tabs on the different markets where gasoline blends vary? That would be a logistical nightmare.
We’re talking lawnmower equipment here, not flex fuel autos.
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4 minutes ago, Cypress Sun said:
It isn't about the engine's performance using cheap, low octane gas with a ethanol filler. The engine will run just fine with the stuff. It's the long-term effects that the ethanol takes on the motor's components, namely gaskets, fuel delivery hoses, carbonator, diaphragms and the like.
My lawn equipment has been running great on the stuff for over 25 years. Those things deteriorate over time regardless. I'm not worried about it.
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Can’t buy non-ethanol fuel here. I don’t know why anyone would need to, outside of specific uses like racing.
IMO, it’s a total waste of money for a small, low-tech engine like a lawnmower designed for cheap, low octane gas.
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I read many years ago that if an engine wasn’t specifically designed to take advantage of premium gas, buying it was a waste of money.
My walk-behind lawn mower is 25 years old and my 2-stroke blower, string trimmer and small garden tiller are even older. All were designed for 87 octane gas.
Premium fuel has a higher, not lower flashpoint. Higher octane rating means it resists detonation from the increased heat resulting from high compression.
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I bought some C&I parts from this outfit once upon a time. Maybe they can help you out, Sheriff? I think they’re out of Durango CO.
https://the-online-outpost-licensing-corporation.myshopify.com
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18 minutes ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said:
Looks more like a late 70's International Scout II
Umm…yeah, sorta kinda agree! Although it’s larger than the Scout.
Today’s SUVs are just beefier (fatter?) than those of yore. Seats are plusher, dashboards are impenetrable, including glass infotainment centers, doors are thicker and about 1,000 lbs of carpet and sound deadening material has been packed in too. Yeesh!
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10 minutes ago, Dapper Dave said:
You'd think, right? Not really, a few rifle and two handgun loads in my Lymans. Some use powders that are impossible to find right now, as well, until Alliant catches up. And while I actually have some SR7625...when it's gone, it's gone.
Have you checked out Hodgdon’s Reloading Data Center online?
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56 minutes ago, Pat Riot said:
Hence the inspiration for “Alien”.
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On 2/13/2026 at 5:01 AM, Rye Miles #13621 said:
Works fine for me too!
This is the link I had bookmarked for the purchases I’ve made through the years. The last time I bought anything from them was about 2-3 years ago.
This link no longer works at my end, so I’m assuming it’s no longer valid. I bet if you clear your browser cache it’ll no longer work for you either.
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1/16-1/8” compression for real black. I like 2fg with a 200gr bullet with BP compatible lube.
5.7 grains Trail Boss & 200 gr bullet has served me well for years. Lots of recipes in your handy dandy loading manual for smokeless loads to match whatever powder is available in your area.
If you don’t already have a copy, pick up Lyman’s Cast Bullet Handbook. Lots of recipes for lead bullets and other great info in there.
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11 minutes ago, JD Lud said:
the full size. It’s a better competitor than the Bronco sport though slightly bigger….woukd you believe a four door Bronco is only 1” longer and 2” wider than a four door wrangler? Most of the size perceived difference I think comes from the Sasquatch packages with large tires.
We got the sport as an option for a work car and they were not well liked at all. They were low end specs but still not good.
That makes sense. The “new” 4-door wranglers are huge compared to my ‘97 2-door TJ, which was my frame of reference.
My neighbor’s full size Bronco has oversized tires and I think maybe a mild lift kit, which increases the perception of size. She has never driven it off the pavement. 😕
Finally a commercial I like!
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You must live in a special time zone because I’ve never witnessed what you describe.