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Yamaha Royal Star was a v4. Aprilia also makes 2 bikes powered by a 1000cc v4.

We had traditional things, but a giant London Broil (marinated a prepared correctly) was a big hit. Oh...and apple pie moonshine.

If the UAW got significant traction in the South...I'd bet a dollar that foreign auto makers would look elsewhere to build. Including outside the US alltogether. What benefits does the UAW provide over non-union labor to the company or the consumer? Little if any. The UAW is a self serving group that is even willing to screw it's younger members to benefit the old timers.

Yep. The UAW has not had much luck with any 'foreign' automaker plants in the US. Unions also tend to prevent new businesses from building new facilities in heavily unionized areas. http://www.newgeography.com/content/00107-the-south-rises-again-in-automobile-manufacturing Lots of foreign auto plants are located in the Southern US, specifically to avoid the union mentality in more traditional automotive areas like Ohio and Michigan. Good work UAW

http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2012/11/16/n-hostess-ceo-twinkies.cnnmoney/index.html?iid=HP_LN

Free. Do a Google search. The sigma trigger is supposed to feel like a da revolver. there is a redundant trigger spring that can be removed. it's only purpose is to increase trigger pull. it can be removed without affecting reliability. OTOH, the stock sigma trigger isn't ideal for target shooting but makes sense for a self defense situation where adrenaline is involved.

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There is some truth to that. But, the 'hayday' of the union has definitely come and gone. I would say that in many (not all) industries, unions have outlived thier usefullness.

Were their rates really cut that much or did they just stop getting overtime? 2 different things. Most people couldn't swallow a 30% pay cut. You shouldn't count on OT in the first place.

There are plenty of good reasons to get a new bike, like..."I wanna new bike." 600s are super fast. 1000s are super duper fast. Both are fun and both can get you into trouble if you lack the self control.

I have not ridden a modern GW, but based on the type of riders that ride them and the number of miles tridden, I suspect there is something to them. I've heard lots of good stuff about the motors.

Seems like a second gen Valkyrie to me. I would like to demo one even though it'll be years before I consider buying another cruiser.

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I am not against adding states. There is no reason that Alaska and Hawaii should be the last ones. But the US isn't the same economic juggernaut it was when we added #49 & 50. We could absorb their economic challenges without much concern. Peurto Rico or other terrtories could be added but (IMO) they would need to meet some minimum theshold for per capita GDP, infrastructure, existence of schools, etc.

Based on standard of living, I would have to say no. I would imagine they would be the "poorest" state. If they discovered substantial oil or gold reserves I would think everyone in D.C. would be tripping over each other to convince them to apply for statehood.

It would be a financial drain on the US gov't. I would think that a significant percentage of people in PR would fall under the poverty line and qualify for US public welfare programs. I don't see how the we could support that fiscally.

Is this the quote? "When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic." -- Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)

...he shot Bin Laden too.

Parma Police corruption? No way http://www.cleveland.com/parmapolice/index.ssf?/parmapolice/more/104772432262810.html Old article, but it's a good example. I was indirectly involved with trying to put a stop to the Parma Police overtime scams.

Yep. Parma is notorious for this. They confiscated 2 pistols (Glock and S&W revolver) from my female neighbor after some domestic disturbance, and gave her a receipt. For months afterward, the Parma Police told her they were lost and gave her endless runaround. They couldn't seem to find them until she hired a lawyer. Then they turned up rather quickly.

Whats holding you back the man.

First time I rode 536 was in '02 or '03 on a POS Yamaha Radian with questionable tires. Back then, 536 was often a part of our routes. As the group's pace picked up (due to rider experience, more capable bikes, etc) we started avoiding 536. It's claimed lots of clutch levers over the years. There are better roads for corner carving in the area.

I've ridden a road or two. I didn't know it was possible to ride one under the speed limit. I will allow for more reserve on unfamilair terrain though. Speed ratings for corners are pretty subjective and they cover school busses, trucks, & old ladies. Ohio is very conservative with speed 'suggestions' for curves compared to a state like WV. A curve marked 25mph in OH is equates to a 35 or 40 in WV...I do tend to pay more attention to the WV signs. I might give that under the speed limit thing a try one of these days.

Whatever you're doing is fast on 255, I can't keep you in sight.

You do not talk about fight club