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History - one look at the VLV album cover.:) Running

Cork is a county in Ireland where there are a lot of pretty girls with Green Eyes. lol - nevah mind. Pancake is flat, and there are flats and sharps in every Coldplay song. Fish

Gosh, she sounds so Scandinavian! .. how about... drum roll please.. :drummer: Burl Ives! :disguise:

Got a question for the next participant on guess my line?:rolleyes::P

Hey, this is Magenta, This is Pink. :P Q magazine, for their reviews. Or Questions answered by the Oracle.:sultan:.

Yul Brynner! :cool:

Street Scooter! (for some reason, this scooter always comes to mind:106_scooter.jpg (JPEG Image, 779x599 pixels) :laugh3: But yes, this vehicle sounds good so far! I think that by adding a small, light-weight engine-gen set it might be feasible a little faster in the marketplace, since then the freedom to go farther if one wishes is there without question. Maybe it would add 100 kg, but hey, that's negligible. The battery swapping stations or fast-recharge stations sound nice, but that takes time to build the infrastructure. Maybe if it's made simple enough, it will be a go though - either needs to happen to make these commuter cars desirable, since cars are all about personal freedom when one wants it. Great Article Nancy!;) The highs: The StreetScooter has been designed for urban consumers who travel everyday for about 10-25 kilometer. This will provide them an opportunity to have the benefit of traveling in a personal vehicle and without contributing to global green house gas emissions. The low price will induce many two-wheeler owners to opt for a car-like experience while commuting for job, business or colleges. The system is also equipped with modern infotainment gadgets and will provide the users an opportunity for recreation. They can play popular smart phone games like Angry Birds. Also, there is an integrated touch pad for displaying the battery status instead of the conventional battery guage. The developers have devised an innovative plan for keeping the cost of the vehicle low. As such, the buyers will have the freedom to get a battery on lease and pay the cost in monthly installments. The battery will be replaced for free if it turns out defective. The lows: The present model of this lightweight electric vehicle is a two-seater and offers little space for luggage. It will face stiff competition from other popular models which provides more comfort, though they are costly and not affordable by all. Also, one of the major problem that has hampered the popularity of electric vehicles is the availability of recharge stations. The mass acceptance of StreetScooter will be possible only if proper recharging solutions are also developed alongside the vehicle itself. Also, since most of electricity is produced from non-renewable sources, it is difficult to assess the overall green credentials of the new vehicle. The popularity of electric cars may increase the burden on conventional sources of power and this would remain unless renewable and environment friendly energy sources are also explored. Cost and availability: The StreetScooter will be available for $7,000. The commercial production of the vehicle will start for European markets in 2013. ======================================================== Q: David, "I dislike this time of year, having my lights on kills my MPG by a good 5 miles " > Yea, that bugs me too! I wonder, if the new LED lights are available for headlights and if their efficiency warrants their usage for headlamps?

Goldilocks and the three bears.. Chris always said he was like Goldilocks, so on that SNL skit, I suppose he got to play his mirror image! :laugh3: Anyhow, just a completely silly, totally random thought.

Travel is kinda arduous at times, but you'll make it! GPS works well, except in caves I think there might be some problems. There, have a handy rope and lighted helmet to guide you back. Always carry emergency snacks and a towel. & to Tracy, tell your mom Jesus was Middle Eastern / North African. :cool: That usually gets them all confused!:laugh3:

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And I thought this was a thread about baby goats! :laugh3: They're cute, but just wait until they start jumping up and down on your car hood!:P

Westminster Chimes. :) Westminster Quarters - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Hazelnuts!! Cocoa Nibs! It's all nuts! and it has it's own Wiki Page!:stunned: Nutella - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Nutella is in essence Italian Hazelnut Cream. :) >>Bacon is just sliced pig. TV_the_muppet_show_miss_piggy.jpg (JPEG Image, 360x240 pixels)

Organic Engines, now there's a muscle car!:cool: Organic Engines And check out their SUV:Organic Engines » The Sensible Utility Vehicle, A.K.A the SUV. Because when you put the pedal to the metal, you can feel the beat of your :heart:heart:heart: rev up!:cyclist: :sunny: Pedal power is petal power!! :daisy:

The crack didn't appear until later - what does that tell ya?;) Liberty Bell - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia I think it's time to weld it back together, to restore old Liberty. > What is troubling us all about this movement is the violent trend it is taking - I believe Martin Luther King Jr. was right in his assessment that violence only begets violence, and solves nothing. In his words: "the most dangerous thing about violence is its futility. " ========================================================== However, one cannot ignore the movement's roots in demanding justice, economic fairness and political reform. For some interesting insights: Tikkun Daily Blog » Occupy Wall Street

I've done coffee and chocolate, beer and wine, and.. I've even tried sugar!:laugh3: Now if there ever was a drug, that's the one! Had to cut back though - it's pretty addictive. :nod:

Bacon is pork, but Nutella is nut-heavenly! :laugh3:

Nutella is winning the showdown! It's more than a snout ahead, looks like hazelnuts and cocoa beans are going to roast your bacon!:P

> I think that's been the case here too - apathy from feeling overwhelmed and unsuccessful in changing things. But that's all changing now! > Hm, interesting, so provinces are the difference in health care in Canada - glad Ontario's wait times have been reduced, that's excellent! Perhaps the model we need to follow then. > Same issue then - surpluses under Liberal governments, deficits under Conservative governments! :laugh3: I'm sensing an uncanny similarity between our two nations in that regard. Here, the conservatives cut themselves massive tax breaks and didn't stop spending, so same issues. >Hm, didn't know that Canada had such disparities as well. Interesting results of a recent poll in the US found that 60% of citizens favor an equalizing of wealth (from Religion and Ethics Weekly on PBS) - so this idea that the wealthy made it all on their own and deserve it all doesn't fly with the citizens either. > mm, yea, it seems the authorities want to make it hard as hell to rally in the cities, same issues there then, I see. But the motivators persist, this movement isn't going away - I am sure there will be more in time. I still think the longer it goes on, the awareness continues - never let it slip out of sight from the media or from the citizen's view. A lamp of hope still glows for us all in those hearty souls that brave it in the cold.:sunny:

Good morning Canada!:waffle::sunny::chef: I didn't know that, I always assumed it was top-notch, hm.. you mean Stephen Harper's government is lowering the quality of health care in Canada? Imagine that - they're all the same everywhere, including their shimmering hair!:laugh3: Long wait times, doctor shortages - definitely a problem, especially for those with immediate needs. Hm, homeless there forgotten too - that's not good. So that explains what happened to the woman, how sad. Well I suppose her living in the camp was better - at least the camp had people who cared for her, as opposed to just living under a bridge. Ah, so the Kingston Trio consists of three singing crickets?:P >> Hard to imagine people starving and homeless in Canada, guess it happens anywhere to a degree.. Yes, those compassionate conservatives; so Harper would rather sweep them away, hm.. - is that what Jesus would do?? I will never understand how they reconcile the disparities in their minds. - just how did he come to power? Here, it's the usual money-buys-results problem - same there? Keep warm in the great white north!:)

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Welcome to Coldplaying, Coeurli! :sunny::nice::sunny: :flutterby::flutterby::flutterby: You have a very beautiful avatar, somewhere for the butterflies to migrate to!:) Hope the rumors come true, and you get to see them at the Stade de France in this coming June!!:):):) Undoubtedly they are highly skilled in transmitting emotions, telling a story and relaying messages of sincerity to the world; but I think each group is like a unique flower of beauty, impossible to place in an arrangement of hierarchical orders, best enjoyed without comparison. I have to say I like all three! Glad you could join in, and have fun in the waves of music! :pleased:~~~~~~~~:pleased:

Welcome Charlie Brown. aka : Mandy! :) =============================

Welcome Alwan, glad you could join!!:)

There really is something to be said about catching the wave of creativity when the moment happens, truly amazing!:) From the many:elephant:, one.