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So, I went on a mission the past few weeks trying out different headphones under my helmet. I tried different sets from the $19.99 JVC Marshmallow earbuds to the $79.99 Klipsh S4 earbuds, and damn near everything in between. I tried Sony MDR, Skullcandy Ink'd, Skullcandy Asym, Etymotic er6i, Yurbuds Ironman, etc. I'm happy to say I picked a clear winner. Now, my requirements weren't great sound or anything like that. I simply wanted a pair that would stay in my ears when I put my helmet on without having to mess around with them. This was a much harder task than I thought it would be. The ONLY pair to not give me a hassle, not even once, was the JVC Marshmallow. While they tend to fall out when I pull my helmet off, that isn't a big deal. When I pull the helmet on, they never once have fallen out. The biggest difference between these and the rest of the earbuds on the market are the piece that fit in your ear. The JVC's are memory foam, like the orange safety earbuds you use while shooting. The others were all a silicon/rubber material. With the Marshmallows, you simply squeeze them, put them in your ear, and wait a few seconds while the foam expands and fills your ear. This has two major benefits, at least in my mind. First, they pretty much won't ever fall out. I was amazed. Even with my Shoei RF1000 with the funky earpads, these Marshmallows didn't fall out. Second, they're freaking ear plugs. Without music playing, the noise level is so low, I kept forgetting to shift because I could barely hear my engine revving. Now, at first I was worried about this possibly being too quiet on the bike. However, during my test ride Saturday, I could hear emergency vehicles and horns pretty well. The really nice part about this is I don't have to crank the volume to hear the music. So that's it. Two weeks worth of trying different earbuds and a clear winner for me is the JVC Marshmallow. Oh did I mention these little guys start at $6 online? Yeah. Imagine that. The cheapest pair, one of the last ones I tried, were the best ones for my purpose. And, they sound pretty damn good too. Woot.

First - Thanks to Columbus Racing for having their most recent track rental day at Dragway 42. Inferal(member here & great friend) invited me to come down and have some fun. I also know Sam with the SRT8 Black 300. I Broke all of my Personal Best's that day. I ran 12.47 with a 1.69 60'. Before that it was a 12.73. I am sure you saw me or least heard me go down the track that day! I also DESTROYED my transmission on the last run and barely made it home!!!! SECOND - I have owned many MOPAR muscle cars over the years. My latest toy is a 2007 Sublime Daytona Charger that is decently modified. I have ported heads, cam, shorty headers, 3400 converter, upgraded rear axles with 3.92 Challenger rear diff. I am not afraid to break anything as I love to work on it. I am also more than willing to lend a hand when asked. Just a couple of pics of my car and a video of me at Norwalk. Thanks for your consideration to belong to Columbus Racing. http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww265/Sublime130/holiday2010mikelisa018.jpg http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww265/Sublime130/MOPAR-NATS-2009035.jpg http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww265/Sublime130/th_003-1.jpg The last one here shows that I do rip my car apart and actually work on it. http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww265/Sublime130/Dyno%20runs/Carstuff002.jpg

Some ride reports are about riding dramatic roads on a warm, perfectly beautiful day in June, the longest days of the year. See photo above, for an example. Of course it's now late November in Ohio, so this isn't one of those ride reports. Still, it definitely wasn't bad. Yesterday, I had to make a quick trip down to West Virginia to attend to some family matters. Though I knew the afternoon would be warm, I was expecting temps in the 40s in the morning, but I was pleasantly surprised to see high 50s instead. I stopped to snap this photo in New Lexington. Something I didn't expect to see on November 22. Not much time for sightseeing, as I wanted to get home before dark, when the deer start swarming this time of year. But fortunately even the direct route offers some nice curvy sections. Between Athens and Darwin, the new straight and boring and needlessly 55 mph and heavily patrolled section of U.S. 33 gets all the trucks and cars. The old 33 is still out there, now CR 33A, with 12 miles of now-empty curves. So I always take the old route. Santa had his sleigh parked by the riverfront in Pomeroy. Even if he did have a full set of reindeer, I wouldn't trade rides. Does this look like the end of the road? It's the end point of my round trip, the family property in W.Va. This is where I'll have to hole up with whatever ammunition I can scrounge together after the world financial system collapses. Just kidding. I hope. On the way home, the old Speed Triple's odometer rolled over again. After years of hard use, it has lots of scuffs and scratches and a few odd quirks, but still runs strong and always puts a smile on my face. I saw ten other bikes on the road during the 254-mile round trip, including what appeared to be an old flathead Harley being ridden by Santa's twin brother. Not a big deal of a ride, but a surprisingly nice one for a November 22. My bikes are not weekend "toys," they're transportation that also happens to be a hell of a lot of fun. I would have ridden under any circumstances except snow, but it's a treat to get temps in the 70s this late in the year. So when cold rain is spitting against the windows on Thursday, in addition to the long list of far more important things I'll be thankful for, I add just a tiny bit of extra gratitude for one more fine ride this year. Happy Thanksgiving, y'all!

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If your concern with that statement is self defense I would respectfully suggest that after 5 shots the bad guy will have run away (if he does not have a gun) or shot you dead (if he does have a gun). Almost all self defense situations are 25 feet, or less. You won't miss with buckshot loaded. Now, if you are worried about the coming Zombie Apocalypse then certainly you need more rounds in the gun.

RIP Sgt Luff. Prayers for you and your family.

That's like a chick compensating for no tits with jungle pubes. NOT.EVEN.CLOSE.

just found this 81 minutes of great cars/ driving very good watch http://www.dpccars.com/car-videos-10/11-16-10page-Jeremy-Clarkson-The-Italian-Job.htm

ZTL is a good example... After 3 generations of ZTL, stopping power is on par with the best dual disc binders that have been in developement for 25+ years. Plus ZTL gives lots of feel. The advantage of the ZTL was never stopping power, it's weight. It's sheds something like 4 pounds of unsprung weight and most of that is in the front wheel. The only other way to shed that much unsprung weight is carbon fiber wheels and you can't do that at a price point that will actually sell.

Let's talk mistakes.

ill be out... but only cause ill be at the bars all night

Negra Modelo with anything mexican. Stella Artois or Heineken depending on mood at the bars. Shiner Bock when im in the state of Texas. Karl Strauss Red Trolley Ale, Stone Levitation, Stone Arrogant bastard, Stone Double bastard, Dead Guy Ale, if im feeling something more on the west coast.

I think the consensus was that you and your NUSU buddies proved yourselves to be douchebags and you were the only one stupid enough to stick around. Now go back to lurking, bitch.