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    Good service from Sentry West in Shrewsbury

    Took my 2002.5 P5 into Sentry West Mazda in Shrewsbury last week. I had gone through 2 sets of rear brake pads in 34,000 miles, while my front pads and rotors look basically new still. I thought there might be a problem, since that seems pretty strange to me, even if there is a slight rear bias...
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    Interesting thing I heard on the radio today...

    No, Iraq never said they didn't have them. They were parts from the Al-Salmoud II rockets which Iraq always claimed they had. The UN (and the US) knew about them before the war and ordered Iraq to start destroying them. Obviously they didn't destroy all of them, since some of the parts ended up...
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    What brand of bulbs do you guys like most? Non-HID please

    There is no such thing as "output wattage". A 65W bulbs draws 65watts. A 100W bulb draws 100 watts. Light output is measured in lumens, not watts.
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    Yet Another P-5 Clone coming

    Do people really think that other companies are copying the P5? Do you think the P5 was the first small wagon/hatchback?
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    Yet Another P-5 Clone coming

    You're joking, right?
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    "Asshole cars"

    OK, there are exceptions I suppose. Part of the problem is I worked at a BMW dealership for a couple years, so I ran into a lot of "winners". I have tons of respect for the car itself. No doubt it's an awesome car. My problem is that 1) Every M3 driver I've ever encountered will talk...
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    "Asshole cars"

    Incorrect. I give you the BMW M3. Drivers are universally douche bags. Without exception. Side note: I had to work with some engineers from Microsoft a couple years ago. There was one guy they kept calling "M3". I asked if that was his initials or something, and they said no. He LEGALLY...
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    What is your favorite Sport Compact that isn't here?

    VW Lupo GTI Audi S3
  9. J

    I think we need a 'Poll' just for the ladies here... What ya think, guys?

    I've already got a pole just for the ladies.
  10. J

    Best cover song ever

    Tool's cover of "No Quarter" and the Lovemonger's cover of "Battle of Evermore" are excellent Zeppelin covers.
  11. J

    Mazda 3s vs. Scion tC

    The Supra cost $30k+ as a BASE price. The turbo model was $40k+. How was that aimed at the youth market?
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    Anyone seen the new Dodge Magnum up close?

    I know what you mean actually. When I first saw the concept pictures last year, I was hoping it was going to be HUGE, like the old-school wagons you could put a sheet of plywood in. Obviously that's not the case, but I'd still take the Magnum over any other wagon or SUV.
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    Anyone seen the new Dodge Magnum up close?

    The Dodge Magnum is basically a Chrysler 300 wagon. It is MUCH bigger than a P5 or a Mazda3. It's bigger than a Mazda6 wagon. I did find that I saw one in a dark red and was like "Eh, it's OK". But then I saw a black one and thought it' looked kick-ass.
  14. J

    Your top 5 funniest movies

    Airplane! Caddyshack Fletch Super Troopers Waiting for Guffman
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    What do you think about the famous writer Dan Brown and his books?

    I would start with Angels and Demons. I think it's better than Da Vinci Code, and it comes before Da Vinci Code so you get to know the characters better that way. Digital Fortress and Deception Point are not nearly as good, but still decent. If you like action books, I would recommend Matthew...
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    But where are all you liberals now?

    I don't think anyone's hiding over it. Someone there has sarin. Of course. I don't think there is a single person that thinks there isn't SOME biological and chemical weapons in Iraq. We KNOW they had it - they got it from us. The fact that one shell had some sarin in it just isn't newsworthy...
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    What Job to Have?

    Working for a consulting company is a great way to make a lot of dough, if you stick with it. They will work you 60-80 hour weeks no problem. BUT, if you hang around long enough you move up VERY quickly. My first job out of school (with a CS degree) I made $26.5k. 12 years later I make around...
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    What Job to Have?

    Also remember that what you make it all relative to where you live. If you make $75k in San Franciso, you are basically poverty level (OK, not really). If you make $75k in Podunk, Tennessee you are rich. So don't get too hung up on how much you make - look at the cost of living.
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    What Job to Have?

    Try and find some consulting/contract jobs if you can. You will get paid more, and it gives you a chance to try some different things and get experience in different areas quickly. Also, take a look on Monster.com or other job site, and look for listings for jobs where people are making big...
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