# NYSpeed Off Topic **URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/nyspeed-off-topic/6.md?page=550 [Latest](https://forums.speedlife.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.speedlife.net/categories.md) **Page:** 551 --- ## [Laparoscopic Surgery](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/laparoscopic-surgery/49261)
**Author:** [@FSANE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FSANE)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2008, 10:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/laparoscopic-surgery/49261 "2008-06-03T10:17:03Z")
Going for a consultation Tomorrow at 2:30. I am nervous as Hell. Has anyone had that surgery done on them before? Thanks. --- ## [Photo Contest Vote! May '08 Theme: Water](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/photo-contest-vote-may-08-theme-water/49386)
**Author:** [@BluBalls](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BluBalls)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2008, 10:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/photo-contest-vote-may-08-theme-water/49386 "2008-06-03T10:16:37Z")
EDIT: The winner is JayS with Water Balloon vs Knife. Great shot!! I liked all of the pictures in their own way, I’ll write up what I liked and would personally have done different. Big :tup: for everyone who submitte… --- ## [The New Commodore Rocks – Because I Said So!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-new-commodore-rocks-because-i-said-so/49447)
**Author:** [@Dr.Stevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dr.Stevil)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2008, 8:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-new-commodore-rocks-because-i-said-so/49447 "2008-06-03T08:44:55Z")
I saw this article a while back and a coworker was talking about this system this morning. I dug it back up for him to read and figured I’d post it here. It’s a pretty entertaining read if ya got the time. In a nut shel… --- ## [kIMBO sLICE](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/kimbo-slice/49275)
**Author:** [@Jared](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jared)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2008, 7:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/kimbo-slice/49275 "2008-06-03T07:22:07Z")
$100.00 hit http://youtube.com/watch?v=UFk8ZFpXBjY http://youtube.com/watch?v=5UcmIQ4xLrY NWS http://youtube.com/watch?v=\_fS5P5PoiQI --- ## [ALIENS ARE HERE!!!!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/aliens-are-here/49255)
**Author:** [@AFhockey31](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AFhockey31)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2008, 7:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/aliens-are-here/49255 "2008-06-03T07:08:36Z")
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/may/28/purported-ufo-video-be-shown-friday/ i cant wait to see what this is going to look like :lolham: --- ## [Disturbed. Indestructible](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/disturbed-indestructible/49419)
**Author:** [@pdubya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/pdubya)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2008, 6:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/disturbed-indestructible/49419 "2008-06-03T06:58:25Z")
Nobodys said anything about the new cd, whos already got it or planning to get it? --- ## [Some people are just Fucked up...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/some-people-are-just-fucked-up/49395)
**Author:** [@97FormulaWS-6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97FormulaWS-6)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2008, 6:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/some-people-are-just-fucked-up/49395 "2008-06-03T06:13:58Z")
http://buffalo.craigslist.org/pet/704807285.html What type of scum steals a puppy as “bait”… if they did this, I think they personally should be strung up alive and let them be the “bait”. And if you do see/find this d… --- ## [Anyone need roomate?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-need-roomate/49332)
**Author:** [@rj-92](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rj-92)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2008, 6:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-need-roomate/49332 "2008-06-03T06:00:57Z")
I moving out as of July 1 and I could use a roommate, there are a bunch of nice 2 bedroom joints butr splitting the $500+ a month would be helpful rather than paying for an empty bedroom. Lemme know if anyone has a place… --- ## [Float Tanks locally?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/float-tanks-locally/38990)
**Author:** [@micah](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/micah)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2008, 5:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/float-tanks-locally/38990 "2008-06-03T05:12:38Z")
anyone know if there are any float tanks (sensory deprivation) locally at any spas? if u dont know what im talking about you probably cant help me but thanks, i want to know before i drive to TO for it --- ## [If ya can't beat um .. Join um](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/if-ya-cant-beat-um-join-um/49400)
**Author:** [@BDR5oh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BDR5oh)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2008, 4:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/if-ya-cant-beat-um-join-um/49400 "2008-06-03T04:39:46Z")
Well after no luck finding Roscoe a new home … we decided to just get him a new friend … No name yet … she is a 7 week old Boston terrier … and for everyone that knew me back in the barf days … she looks just like Daisy… --- ## [Mustang owners Pros N cons Im thinking about buying one](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mustang-owners-pros-n-cons-im-thinking-about-buying-one/49394)
**Author:** [@Karter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Karter)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2008, 11:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mustang-owners-pros-n-cons-im-thinking-about-buying-one/49394 "2008-06-02T23:31:59Z")
problems to look for when I go look at it? I’m a chevy guy, but a rwd 4 cyl car seems like a decent daily to offset the hotrods 7mpg. --- ## [Consulting and tax questions](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/consulting-and-tax-questions/49388)
**Author:** [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2008, 9:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/consulting-and-tax-questions/49388 "2008-06-02T21:00:12Z")
So, I have been “consulting” on the side and will be getting a 1099 at the end of the year. They just cut me checks for the hours, to taxes taken out. It will be no where near enough money to push me out of my tax bra… --- ## [Lego Indiana Jones demo out :)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lego-indiana-jones-demo-out/48507)
**Author:** [@Dr.Stevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dr.Stevil)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2008, 8:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lego-indiana-jones-demo-out/48507 "2008-06-02T20:59:33Z")
www.lucasarts.com/games/legoindianajones/demo looks ok… I enjoyed lego starwars --- ## [any forza 2 players if you want to run koni challenge cars rejoice](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-forza-2-players-if-you-want-to-run-koni-challenge-cars-rejoice/49436)
**Author:** [@forthekicks385](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/forthekicks385)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2008, 8:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-forza-2-players-if-you-want-to-run-koni-challenge-cars-rejoice/49436 "2008-06-02T20:57:06Z")
please remove this thread. thanks --- ## [Is Apple messing with windows users?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-apple-messing-with-windows-users/49330)
**Author:** [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2008, 8:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-apple-messing-with-windows-users/49330 "2008-06-02T20:26:15Z")
I finally got my computer hooked up at the new house. (It has been stored for a year.) I tried to update itunes and was told I need xp or vista!!! F that, they know that xp and vista suck, that is why I still use 2000… --- ## [Is Sleep Really Necessary](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-sleep-really-necessary/49397)
**Author:** [@Jared](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jared)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2008, 8:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-sleep-really-necessary/49397 "2008-06-02T20:24:35Z")
http://health.msn.com/health-topics/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100204550>1=31036 What if I offered you the chance to extend your life by 10 years? I’m talking about extra time throughout your life, starting now. T… --- ## [I need help with a Physics Problem](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-help-with-a-physics-problem/49426)
**Author:** [@Tunerfreak](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tunerfreak)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2008, 8:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-help-with-a-physics-problem/49426 "2008-06-02T20:11:08Z")
it has to do with vectors its an online HW assignment and i dont understand why i got it wrong here is the question: The two vectors \[http://edugen.wiley.com/edugen/courses/crs1650/art/qb/qu/imgPenta/low/avec.gif\] a… --- ## [2 people on bikes in Akron today?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2-people-on-bikes-in-akron-today/49433)
**Author:** [@JEG](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JEG)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2008, 8:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2-people-on-bikes-in-akron-today/49433 "2008-06-02T20:09:05Z")
I was coming home from work around 4:30 or so and 2 people on bikes passed me and waved…dunno who they were…wondering if it was anyone from the forum. --- ## [who drives a...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-drives-a/49423)
**Author:** [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2008, 8:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-drives-a/49423 "2008-06-02T20:07:14Z")
S14, with what looked like a s15 front end swap, was black with a siqq F&F Single skyline grey vinyl stripe going down the side. was parked outside of a wilson farms on french rd. just curious if i was anyone on here --- ## [Where can I buy a 1/8 NPT Tap?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-can-i-buy-a-1-8-npt-tap/49424)
**Author:** [@Geoff](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geoff)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2008, 8:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-can-i-buy-a-1-8-npt-tap/49424 "2008-06-02T20:04:32Z")
Where locally can I pick one up? I tried Home Depot and no luck… I’m tapping for my EGT - The final hole size before I tap needs to be 21/64", then the instructions call to “use the 1/8 NPT Tap”. :gotme: What about t… --- ## [Ingram Guys](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ingram-guys/49402)
**Author:** [@justa4door](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/justa4door)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2008, 1:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ingram-guys/49402 "2008-06-02T13:34:08Z")
Ok so David Courtney is now my boss he was yours I quess :gotme: is he a ok guy or is there something i need to look out for thanks :awdrifter: --- ## [inspection](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/inspection/49329)
**Author:** [@Chang](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Chang)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2008, 12:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/inspection/49329 "2008-06-02T12:45:37Z")
I just got a ticket for overdue inspection. I was just wondering if someone could PM me a good place to get one done, hopefully I can get it in tommorow as to not receive to big a of a fine. thanks --- ## [RIP: Bo Diddley](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-bo-diddley/49403)
**Author:** [@BuickGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BuickGN)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2008, 12:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-bo-diddley/49403 "2008-06-02T12:43:35Z")
sad… such a great rock icon. --- ## [Want to Hire: Detailer](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-hire-detailer/49398)
**Author:** [@ShowroomDetail](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ShowroomDetail)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2008, 11:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-hire-detailer/49398 "2008-06-02T11:56:16Z")
I need a detailer at our shop, its a small place but constant flow of cars, flexible hours. Shop is located in West Seneca Looking for someone to work anywhere from 15 to 40 hours/week doing details. A little bit of exp… --- ## [Numnah](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/numnah/49392)
**Author:** [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2008, 11:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/numnah/49392 "2008-06-02T11:17:18Z")
:lol: http://www.break.com/index/spelling-bee-blooper.html --- ## [Those Crazy Brits!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/those-crazy-brits/49389)
**Author:** [@RuBiCaNT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RuBiCaNT)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2008, 10:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/those-crazy-brits/49389 "2008-06-02T10:37:34Z")
http://gizmodo.com/394544/optimus-prime-t+shirt-transforms-into-arrest-threat-at-airport :roll: --- ## [internet sales tax??? WTF](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/internet-sales-tax-wtf/49371)
**Author:** [@dreid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dreid)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2008, 10:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/internet-sales-tax-wtf/49371 "2008-06-02T10:21:13Z")
just heard on the news starting today anything bought online is subject to NYS sales tax. this is bull shit. I assume this is only for new items and ebay is exempt. --- ## [hdtv issues..](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hdtv-issues/49311)
**Author:** [@Supraman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Supraman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2008, 9:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hdtv-issues/49311 "2008-06-02T09:56:54Z")
alright has anybody ever had convergence problems with an hdtv? do you have a grid for setting up the vertical and horizontal lines? i need info on setting the convergence and if you have a grid i would like to borrow it… --- ## [Got my promotion!!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/got-my-promotion/49325)
**Author:** [@JEG](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JEG)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2008, 9:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/got-my-promotion/49325 "2008-06-02T09:50:05Z")
Woohoo its finally official. Not a huge raise but enough to make a differance. Took the guy before me almost 3 years to get this promotion…I did it in 8 months. --- ## [got pulled over for the first time in a while.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/got-pulled-over-for-the-first-time-in-a-while/49154)
**Author:** [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2008, 9:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/got-pulled-over-for-the-first-time-in-a-while/49154 "2008-06-02T09:41:14Z")
so last later night on my way to walmart for some toggle bolts to finish mounting my plasma I got pulled over for ripping through a yellow light (making a turn)… with no other cars around except for a cop who had a front… [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/nyspeed-off-topic/6.md?page=549) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/nyspeed-off-topic/6.md?page=551)