A DESIGN FLAW, THE 1929 BUICK

1929 BUICK’S WERE NOT THAT POPULAR BECAUSE OF THE BULGING SIDES OF THE BODIES. THENCE THEY WERE CALLED “PREGNANT” BUICKS. THE TOTAL BUICK LINE PREVIOUSLY THOUGH WAS GAINING IN SALES YEAR AFTER YEAR. THE ENGINE USED WAS A 6 CYLINDER, 90 AND A HALF BHP THAT DELIVERED 2800 RPM. THE PISTON DISPLACEMENT IS 309 CID. THE CARBURETOR WAS THE MARVEL AUTOMATIC BRAND WITH A BUILT IN MANUAL HEAT CONTROL. CRANKCASE VENTILATION WAS FORCED VENTILATION. THE WHEELBASE WAS 128 AND 3/4 INCHES WITH A FRONT TREAD OF 56 AND A QUARTER INCHES AND A REAR TREAD OF 58 INCHES. SO THE TURNING RADIUS WAS 44 FEET. LUBRICATION SYSTEM WAS PRESSURE TO CONNECTING RODS, ROCKER ARMS, AND CRANKSHAFT. BUICKS HAVE GREAT ENGINEERING, GREAT BUILD QUALITY AND GAINED A REPUTATION WHICH LED TO INCREASING SALES YEAR AFTER YEAR. HOWEVER, THE BUICK DESIGNERS THAT CREATED THAT BLOATED LOOK FOR THE ’29 MODEL YEAR REALIZED THEIR MISTAKE AND TRIMMED THE FAT OFF THE BODY FOR 1930. NOW, THE BEST PLACE TO VIEW THE ROLL OF FAT ON THIS BUICK IS FROM THE REAR. NOTICE RIGHT BELOW THE BELT LINE, THE LOVE HANDLE ON THE BODY THAT TAPERS DOWN TOWARD THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR. THAT’S WHAT PEOPLE THEN DIDN’T LIKE. ONE DOESN’T SEE TO MANY TWENTY NINES AROUND SO THIS RESTORED EXAMPLE IS A RARE ONE TO SEE. VIEWING THE VIDEO, NOTICE THE WOODEN ARTILLERY WHEELS WITH THE NICKEL HUBCAPS, THE SMALL PARKING LIGHTS MOUNTED ON THE COWL, THE WOOD STEERING WHEEL WITH THE THROTTLE HANDLE IN THE MIDDLE, AND THE FLOWER VASE MOUNTED JUST INSIDE THE BACK …

October 20, 2011 | Filed Under Design Flaws | 12 Comments

How stupid is wikipedia to publish highly detailed calissified blueprints of thermonuclear weapons?

by chris_blow

Question by Black hole gravity: How stupid is wikipedia to publish highly detailed calissified blueprints of thermonuclear weapons?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teller%E2%80%93Ulam_design

Why oh why Wikipedia would put at risk the public welfare by allowing such sensitive information to be widely disinseminated is incomprehensible. Perhaps this free speech stuff is getting way out of hand, what do you think?

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Answer by Bekki B
There’s nothing classified on there, silly.

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October 19, 2011 | Filed Under Stupid Design | 4 Comments

Where can I find a complete list of every recalled pet food product?

Question by That Guy: Where can I find a complete list of every recalled pet food product?

I need a complete list of every pet food product that has been recalled.

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Answer by crazylandp
maybe the aspca website will have it

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October 17, 2011 | Filed Under Recalls | 4 Comments

nice kisses in the bollywood

“KISS” redirects here. For other uses, see Kiss (disambiguation). KISS is an acronym for the design principle “Keep it simple, Stupid!”.[1] Other variations include “keep it short and simple”[2] or “keep it simple and straightforward”.[3] The KISS principle states that simplicity should be a key goal in design, and that unnecessary complexity should be avoided. Some propose that it should follow its own advice by dropping the redundant letter and be just KIS, “keep it simple”.[4] Others believe that this final point is, in fact, essential.

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Fresno Flooding-how to Deal With the Damage

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Like many counties in northern and central California, Fresno County relies on a system of levees to hold back floodwaters. However, FEMA recently revised its flood maps. In Fresno County, most of the existing levees were not certified to withstand a 100-year flood event. In addition, FEMA changed a huge swatch of land from Zone X (which signifies levee protection in a 100-year flood) to Zone A – flood hazard.

The area most significantly affected by this change is mainly north of Kings River between the Fresno Slough and Highway 99; the Fresno Slough corridor; and areas between Mendota Pool and Firebaugh west of the San Joaquin River. Over 7200 homes previously considered “protected” are now designated as being in a flood plain.

No matter which city you live in including Clovis, Coalinga, Fresno, Kingsburg, and San Joaquin, flooding is inevitable. In fact, flooding occurred frequently before the Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District and related flood control and urban drainage systems came into being.

Today, flood control systems consisting of a series of ponding basins, channels, and other facilities divert storm water away from both rural and urban areas. While the levees and flood control systems are in place, they aren’t a guarantee against flooding as evidenced by aging levees and their failure to pass FEMA’s 100-year flood certification.

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So, what do you do to protect your family and home if you live in Fresno County? Disaster preparedness starts with information. Learn about the flood threats to your home, office, school, and other locations that you regularly visit. View the most current FEMA flood maps to see if your home has been re-designated as being located in a flood plain. If your home or other location is likely to be affected by floodwaters, pay attention to weather forecasts and river levels. If you live outside of the flood zone, flooding remains possible. Consider purchasing federal flood insurance because your homeowner’s policy won’t cover this type of water damage.

The National Weather Service offers a River Forecast Center for California and Nevada with real-time data indicating current river conditions. Charts show you exactly how high the river is currently compared to the monitor and flood stages. River and rain gauges located along key points throughout the two states help predict slow-rise and flash floods.

The state of California also provides valuable information regarding flooding on its Department of Water Resources Flood Management web page (http://www.dfm.water.ca.gov/). You’ll find a wealth of information and links here to help you better understand flooding in Fresno County.

In addition to learning about the flood risk, learn about what to do before, during, and after a flood. Remaining safe is priority number one during all phases of the flood. Once the floodwaters have gone down and it’s safe to return to your home, the next step is to mop up and repair the damage. You don’t have to do it on your own. Let a professional water damage restoration company help you get your home back in pre-flood shape, safely and effectively.

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For me, fashion design is a hobby, how do I make it more?

by YanivG

Question by ?aLi?: For me, fashion design is a hobby, how do I make it more?

I love designing clothes…as a hobby along with acting. Right now acting is just a “side job” and I’d really like to focus on design. Are there any websites, e-mail addresses or helpful tips you can give me on making my line real?

What I DON’T need:
1. Don’t say fashion is a potential catfight career, I REALLy do NOT care in the slightest.
2. Don’t give me stupid answers…I want something real, something that can be backed up.
3. Cut to the chase. Please. You guys are helping make my dreams a reality!

Thanks to ALL soooooooo much!

?aLi? xoxo

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Answer by Stephanie W
Make designs for your friends, and soon word will get around that you have talent. You can start charging ppl money for your clothes, send your designs to fashion agencies, and try your best to get your designs out there. If the first time you don’t get anywhere, don’t give up! You seem like a dedicated person, so keep on following your dream and everything will fall into place. 😀

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October 15, 2011 | Filed Under Stupid Design | 3 Comments

In the aftermath of the Mattel recall, are you changing your buying habits?

Question by jbrandtc: In the aftermath of the Mattel recall, are you changing your buying habits?

We checked out our kids’ toy box and didn’t find one of the recalled products. We were stunned to learn that 80% of the toys sold in the U.S. are manufactured in China, though.

We’re going to pay much closer attention to recall information for toys and cut back completely on food and health care products made in China.

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Answer by yellow_tofu
No when i was a kid, children could play with anyhting and not get hurt. It seems that as time goes on kids are just getting hurt for the stupidest things. I think all this “ethical” and “saftey” crap is starting to make this country look like a joke. American politics has really become the laughing stock of the world.

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October 13, 2011 | Filed Under Recalls | 5 Comments

Q&A: Does anyone else think that the Detroit Red Wings have the worst jerseys in the NHL?

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Question by Jeffrey: Does anyone else think that the Detroit Red Wings have the worst jerseys in the NHL?

just the red and white with the stupid design of some wing on a wheel or something… how lame! right?

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Answer by Logbomb
no…Boston bruins do

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October 12, 2011 | Filed Under Stupid Design | 27 Comments

Q&A: Which of the following statements about Hurricane Katrina is false?

Question by Cawlsing: Which of the following statements about Hurricane Katrina is false?

a. New Orleans’s natural defenses (marshland and barrier islands) to hurricane damage have been dwindling in recent years.

b. About 50% of residents of New Orleans evacuated before Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans.

c. There were many predictions of the high risk of hurricanes to New Orleans before Hurricane Katrina occurred.

d. Hurricane Katrina hit land near New Orleans as a Category 3 hurricane and caused widespread flooding in New Orleans due to levee failure, even though the levees were designed to withstand a Category 3 hurricane.

Best answer:

Answer by pitademon2000
B is false

everyone knew before Katrina that the barrier islands and marshes were being eroded and drying up.

yes many predictions were made before Katrina about what would happen if a category 3 or higher hurricane hit. They even got federal dollars to use to create evacuation plans for New Orleans….they used that money to instead build the Lake Pontchartrain causeway (real good use huh?). So the evacuation plan was never really made…which explains my answer being B

Yes it made landfall as a Category 3, though it was at one point a category 5. It still had a heck of a surge that toppled the levees and barriers. There was not enough time for the water to settle back down before it hit.

NOLA GUY: I actually read the papers.

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October 12, 2011 | Filed Under Design Flaws | 1 Comment

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October 10, 2011 | Filed Under Stupid Design | 18 Comments

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