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Manny to the disabled list…
It appears Manny Ramirez's calf injury is significant enough to put him on the disabled list, which we officially have done while activating Brad Ausmus from the disabled list. Obviously that's not the news we were hoping to hear from today's MRI, but clearly it's more important to have him healthy down the stretch than have him go out there on an injured calf and make things worse.
Of course, the timing isn't very good given that the team has dropped five in a row, but for true baseball fans, tonight's matchup of Kershaw and Lincecum should be a really exciting one (and hopefully the first of many between two division rivals for years to come). And hopefully it's the start of a winning streak…
Regarding the Inside the Dodgers tour, it looks like Sept. 4 is the winner, so stay tuned for details and mark your calendars. We'll send out more info shortly…
And finally, I truly appreciate the candor of several people posting on ITD and hopefully you can understand that my job is not to be a voice of baseball operations for the team and to weigh in, point by point, on each position on the field. That's for Ned, Joe and their staffs to do (and as you know, they answer these questions almost daily in the media).
There's no doubt just from reading your comments how passionate you all are about the team and how badly you want the team to win. All we can do is assure you that the people who come here every day to work are equally as passionate and literally spend almost every waking minute of every day trying to find ways to win. No one comes into the office hoping that today is the day we start a five-game losing streak.
It's awesome that there's debate here about which pitchers should be acquired, what our farm system is like, what the lineups should be and the moves that Joe Torre makes in game. That's why you all love the game and it's why I love it, too. It's why many of us have literally chosen to dedicate our life's work to it.
We look forward to seeing many of you at the tour and hopefully I can answer a question or two for you, if it's helpful. And if not, that's okay, too. Just don't lose your passion for the team…
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Poor little Manny….What a joke….Sorry folks but when he is gone all the better….Can we hope Joe announces his retirement this yr to like Piniella….How is everyone
Don't think I would have leastd long in that tomato throwing crowd! I wonder if the monkey man was my big brother. I could see him doing that.
Almost forgot….Sell the team Franko
I was reading somewhere that Dennis Gilbert could be the next owner? Don't know to much about him…Anyone has to be better then frank
Just read that about Manny and Ausmus. Glad Brad is back and hope he can contribute.
My passion and love for the Dodgers is what makes this current situation unbearable. As most of you know, I have been a fan since the Brooklyn days and, I have never been as ticked off as I am right now. Ownership and GM do not have the desire to put a great product on the field for we, the loyal fans.
I will always root for the players on the field but…..IT IS TIME TO HAND THIS TEAM OVER TO AN OWNER WHO CARES ABOUT BASEBALL.
Always like your post's Bear
Tru….How ru? Frank don't give a crap….Great post Tru as always
Doing fine, Dodgerzona…and you? I know Frank doesn't care and, am looking forward to the day HE SELLS THE TEAM!!!!
JOSH thanks for the updates. Hope Manny gets better soon and returns to play. Thanks for getting the tour back, it will be fun! HEEHEE! Oh yeah we are all just big Dodger's fustrasted with the loosing streak! Still a true fan!
Kershaw vs Lincecum….that is a great match up! Kersh will be great, this game will be on our batters!
And we are interested in Paul Maholm….$4.5MM ($6.5MM or more afterwards)….Can't afford that lol…Besides he is not that great
Doing good here Tru…..McCourt go away
Some Facebook tidbits on Manny: Dump the Chump and Manny sitting on his Fanny 🙂
I think Manny needs to to on the Un-Abled list along with Martin, DeWitt, Blake, Ausmus, Ellis, Belliard, Anderson, Miller, Billingsley, McDonald, and Sherrill.
BTW, I predict a shutout tonight for Lincecum.
Hi Everybody
It's not the first time that the Dodgers have lost 5 in a row, and of course it won't be the last.
They've been a streaky team for some time now and the last 6 years have done pretty well.
No World Series but they've come pretty close and there is no reason to panic with good ol' 69 games left.
Good evening all………….
Lot's of good comments as of late.
Regardless of how mediocre these Boy's have been lately, we must look at each day, like it belongs to us!
Enjoy the game everyone 🙂
It wouldn't be so bad losing 5 straight if they were playing well. Unfortunately, they have been making stupid mistakes on the basepaths and their clutch hitting has been almost non-existent. Manny's injury is not going to help get back on the right track.
LOL Nelly!!! I guess not. I just thought I had to add that Andre hasn't exactly been doing all that well since his stint on the DL if I was going to criticise the others. He doesn't get a free pass because he is our favorite player. He'll get it together. I'm not worried about him. Martin is a waste. What the f*ck has happened to him?!!!! We know Manny is washed up without the juice!!!
Time warped again. Damn'!!!!
Hi'Ya Nelly. That was an interesting post last night about McCourt unloading Ethier as he will be getting some big bucks in arbitration. I hope it doesn't come down to that. I thought they gave him a two year deal last year. I will be thoroughly p*ssed like a bear if they don't keep Andre!!!!!
NICE START, now it's up to Kersh.
Jhall – I don't think Andre likes when we say he's not doing his job like we did last night. He had to prove us wrong as always.
Way to Go Andre!!!!!! …………..and thanks for shutting up the Gnat fans in the house for now :))
I'm shocked. I honestly didn't think they'd score off Timmy tonight.
I hope this isn't going to be the Giants nibbling away and Lincecum settling down after a bad first.
Is everybody in a state of shock, or is it no lead is safe?
No lead is safe with our pitching staff!
I think Paul is going to get a big opportunity with Manny out.
I just wish he'd show some power by hitting some long balls over the fence, that would render Manny almost unnecessary.
For the hockey fans. I love hockey but those lifetime contract is crazy. I really wanted Kovalchuk to go to the Kings. That crazy this is one of the premier scoring LW in the league get this contract but the last 5 yrs he's going to get 550,000 I knew this contract was fishy.
For the hockey fans. I love hockey but those lifetime contract is crazy. I really wanted Kovalchuk to go to the Kings. That crazy this is one of the premier scoring LW in the league getting this contract but the last 5 yrs he's going to get 550,000 I knew this contract was fishy.
Sorry for the typo I had making one little error.
Kovalchuk?s contract would have topped the 15-year deal goalie Rick DiPietro got from the New York Islanders, and two-time NHL MVP Alex Ovechkin?s 13-year pact with Washington.
Big mistake Lincechump.
Damn it Kemp just had to come off the base.
Why did you change you name again Shad?
Could have had more runs that inning….bad mistake by Matty!
I doubt if that was intentional, Lincecum was just wild but the umps are just trying to stop the Dodgers from retaliating.I hope Kersh doesn't accidently hit someone.
No lead is ever going to be safe.
Told you we didn't have enough runs!!!!
I guess we need 10 runs to be safe…
The way Timmy was pitching, we should have had 10 runs!
I guess that's it for Kershaw.
I can't believe Kershaw is still in there.
Why is Joe leaving Kersh in? Does he like to lose
Bautisa should've been toss for that ****. I have a feeling if Kershaw plunk someone he would get ejected.
I ******* knew it what a loser.
lol you trust our bullpen?
I hate freaking errors.
I was surprised that Kershaw was left in the game after the top of the 6th.
It probably was just to hit Rowand.
Excitement now!!!!
I bet Torre did that on purpose and he did have Kuo warming up since he was suppose to be the closer tonight.
Must be fun at your house about now Nelly!!!!
Since Ausmus is back can we sent Ellis down and call up Hoffmann.
LOL Nelly!!! I guess not. I just thought I had to add that Andre hasn't exactly been doing all that well since his stint on the DL if I was going to criticise the others. He doesn't get a free pass because he is our favorite player. He'll get it together. I'm not worried about him. Martin is a waste. What the f*ck has happened to him?!!!! We know Manny is washed up without the juice!!!
By jhallwally on July 20, 2010 8:17 PM
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Time warped again. Damn'!!!!
By jhallwally on July 20, 2010 8:19 PM
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Hi'Ya Nelly. That was an interesting post last night about McCourt unloading Ethier as he will be getting some big bucks in arbitration. I hope it doesn't come down to that. I thought they gave him a two year deal last year. I will be thoroughly p*ssed like a bear if they don't keep Andre!!!!!
By jhallwally on July 20, 2010 8:27 PM
I got time warped earlier Nelly!!!
BTW that error was nasty Paul cost us 2 runs.
Yeah I did 32and53 only because I was trolling the Giants board when Torre got hit. Dang could've been a triple for Paul.
oops make that's Torres.
XMAN swinging a nice bat but it doesnt make up for the error
Kemp come on hit a 3 runs homeruns for that bs.
Vinny is such a jinx
Kemp blows it again
Not exactly what we needed. Come on Dodgers!!!
Jhall – I finally saw your posts waaaaay up there – lol!!! I fully expect all the players to be treated the same around here on ITD.
Will Kuo pitch the ninth also?
Nope, it looks like Johnny is warming up in the bullpen. Hold on to your seats folks, this game will certainly get interesting now.
Herrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrre's Johnny!!!!!
I find it hard to believe our pitching staff is only ranked 20th out of 30th. It really seems like it should be much lower than that. Regardless of the outcome of this game, it is ridiculous we can't rely on any pitcher on this staff. I mean we had Tim strung up and our pitching just let them walk right back into this game, literally.
Good I hope Vinny is jinxing the Giants to hit into a dp.
You know what is even more painful? I am watching the Giants telecast. Come on Dodgers!!!!
Well, this is something new………………………….the coaching staff is responsible for a screwup. How about that?!!!!!
lmao@ freaking hold for Broxton
Wow, these umps have called a crap game! Dodgers get a warning for the Giants throwing up and in, and Kersh gets tossed along with Joe. Now Mattingly gets one of his two feet off the mound and they call it a second visit? Wow!!
Bring in James Loney to pitch. He's pitched in highschool!!! LMAO!!!!!!!!!! He has got to be better than Sherrill!
Kruk and Kuip are enjoying this waaaaaaay to much.
I'm glad I didn't miss this game.
And don't get me wrong, we haven't exactly been stellar, but the ump haven't helped things!
Rookie manager mistake… Mattingly will never do that again!
What a BS rule interpretation. Kudos to Bochy for calling him out on his mistake but I hate baseball technicalities.
This is just an unbelievable game. I knew we needed 10 runs!
Uggghhhh! I hope we can find a way to make sure that Brian Wilson does not celebrate. I HATE his little celebration, especially on our mound.
Hate Sherrill all you want…this one's on Broxton…again.
You are right, Kahli!!! But, I still hate Sherrill!
its offical we wont win a game the rest of the year
It's on the pitching staff, period. This game should have been done after the 6th inning. We just have no consistent pitcher as a starter or in the bullpen. Kuo, but like we have said, he can only be used every other day so what good is it.
This team sucks. Broxton stinks. The hitters just wait on his fast ball because he has no other pitch.
I had to endure 4 stinking losses to the Cardinals and my son weill never let me forget that.
I'm tired of watching loosers.
As Charles Barkley once said (by way of Jim Healy), "Bad team, man, bad f**king team…"
I was wondering where you were at Robert in that Cards series.
A team just doesn't go to hell like this overnight. Its time to start firing coaches, managers and one GM.
The home ump help the Giants in some of this.
I was watching the games at home by myself and swearing a lot.
If Carroll was a left handed batter he would've beaten that out.
Come on Belliard tied this **** up.
Dang than he k's as I was typing that and blame Loney for getting Broxton out of this game.
I can't take this any more….need to take some time off….let me know when there are some major changes.
The Lakers and Kings season just can't get here fast enough.
LOL – Rick Monday says leaving the dirt part of the mound and coming back was a "ticky-tack" ruling… I would have said chicken s**t ruling.
Mattingley's gaff probably didn't matter. I had every confidence that Broxton would continue to melt down. A closer with hot cocoa in his veins.
Wow. But I agree with many of the comments above. The umps did not cost the Dodgers this game; the umps were just going by the rules. Vinny said Bochy pulled this on Grady Little a few years ago. But Kahli is right, this one is on Broxton's inability to be the lights out pitcher this team expects him to be. You might also go back and look at Kemp being thrown out at third base earlier. Maybe you ask about Kershaw's inability to hold on to a lead or the offense's inability to build on the lead they had early in the game.
And BPB1 raises an interesting question although I am not sure his solution solves any problems. What has happened to this team? I said it before and I will say it again: last season the Dodgers won with smoke and mirrors. This season the smoke has cleared and the mirrors are broken.
There's really nothing more that can be said. Its all just a culmination of poor management, mishandling, misjudging of talent, slashing payroll, depleting a once promising farm system, and the fact that some of the "young guns" just aren't that good. Its all finally caught up to them and has come to a head.
Joe's a doddering idiot of a manager to be sure, but the fault dear Brutus lies with Frank and Jamie's greed and the buffoon they hired as a GM.
If I am Joe Torre, I start making reservations for accommodations in Louisville, KY for May 7, 2011. Then start planning to be in London between June 20 and July 3 next year.
Don't you all think its now gone beyond blaming individual players for poor game by game performances?
lbirken – always love reading your two cents :))
Kahli – I didn't think it mattered either. As a matter of fact, my hubby and son wanted Brox to stay in the game. So, that speaks volumes on how the rest of the world views are pitching staff.
BPB1 – agreed!!! …………..and management heads need to start rolling.
Get Belisario off that restricted list and I hate to say this but I'm blaming are SP for the 1st month for his problem so get Troncoso back up here now.
At this point I don't really want to blame anyone. I believe the players are doing the best they can and maybe this is the best they can do at this point in time. It was only a short time ago, or so it seems, people were screaming to play the kids. No such call now because there are no kids being held back. I believe Josh when he says everyone in the organization wants to win. We all want to win but wanting may not be enough. So yes, I think at this time management has to take responsibility as it would in any business or organization.
enchanted – it's gone way past blaming the players. I chalk them all up to McCourt. They are his losses now, and until the team is sold, it should remain that way.
Realistically, it isn't going to EVER get any better as long as Frank (or Jamie) owns the team. In fact, I'll go so far as to say that unless some multi-billionaire buys the club and is willing to spend like the Yankees and BoSox to immediately field a winner, the best course for a new owner would be to hire a GM like Logan White, sell all of its stars – Kemp, Dre, Kersh, Brox, etc. to totally replenish the farm system with top flight prospects, and be honest and tell everyone that it'll take 4-5 years to rebuild a winner from the ground up. Tell people in the meantime while we're rebuilding that the ticket prices will be slashed and we'll do everything we can to put young players on the field that you'll be proud to see as lifelong Dodgers, and when they get to the point of contending that the money saved now will be used to acquire the type of missing pieces that will put us over the top. Who wouldn't back a plan like that even if you have 2-3 brutal years?
The only thing I know is I will be watching again tomorrow night and the rest of the season. We have been through tough times before as fans and we will all get through this. Keep the faith and get some sleep. Good night.
…meanwhile, McCourt's kids are laughing their *** off that they both get $300,000 a year and do not have to even show up at the office. Walter O'Malley must be rolling over in his grave.
The funny thing enchanted………………….isn't that what we were all more than willing to wait for two years ago, but Ned had to go find Manny, Blake, etc., and that's where the dream of a young gun dynasty kind of died. It's all hindsight now, but we never got the chance to see if it would have worked.
So true lbirken!!
32and53 fan – I would love to make that money and not have to show up at school, but then again, we have class, don't we?
BPB1/enchanted – I forgot to mention Andruw. Acquiring him was the start of Frank/Ned/Joe not believing in the young core.
It would've been interesting had they totally stayed the course Nells.
I'm just thinking that this club is so screwed up from top to bottom that any new owner would be better off tearing it down and repouring a new foundation. A club is only going to be as solid as its minor league foundation. We're seeing that now. No prospects leaves us no one to call up except the Haegers and Schittings (or whatever) and Links. It leaves us no way to put together any meaningful trades (not that it matters anymore.) Hell if I was Ned I'd be on the phone right now trying to sell off every single one of our vets for whatever kind of prospects I could get.
But that's all just a pipe dream. The only meaningful thing we as fans can do now is boycott the stadium and merchandise. Anything that takes coin out of Frank's pocket. That's why I won't go to the ITD tour. I won't give Frank the satisfaction of getting my $10 or $15. Feel it would be hypocritical of me too if I went knowing how I feel about Frank and his regime.
enchanted – I agree we may have to start from the ground up, and I am more than willing to wait it out. I was willing before. I would also like to see all the young guns get the chance to play for an owner that cares about winning. They deserve to experience it, and if it means playing for a different team other than the Dodgers, then let it be that way. I wouldn't blame them one bit for wanting out of this team. I know they will never be so bold like Manny and say it, but you know some of them are feeling it………….feeling like their best years are just being wasted here right now.
speaking of a boycott…………….there is a group on facebook that is trying to arrange a "blue out". A day where nobody shows up. I don't think it would happen, but the good thing is people are thinking about it now. Once again, we are no longer in the minority on this topic.
Sounds like a plan to me!!
Well I suppose I should hit it. Goodnight Nells.
Good Night enchanted!!!! Always a pleasure reading your thoughts. Have a great tomorrow.
@TalyaI think the cfniefae was clouding my judgement this morning. Just because I *think* I could do it doesn't mean I will. :-p And thanks for letting me know that at least one person is interested.@AllieHow do you receive coupons before being a member? I did get some apples, kiwis, and blueberries. I've hard about the myths of their liquor section too. However, I wasn't on that mission last night so I didn't go in there.I just meant that when I went to Aldi the first time (though, quality of food may be on different levels) I was completely blown away. A week's worth of food for $40 made my mind melt. Costco was just, "eh, ok, I guess."
Go figure Bochy did the same thing with Little was the manager in 2006.
This team is a symptom of the sickness that is the McCourts.
If we cannot win with Kershaw, Kuo and Broxton we're screwed. We need a bat to replace Manny and his undependable legs, a real starter, and a handful of real relievers, and I still do not know what Weaver is being saved for. Where are all these players going to come from? Not from prospects from the depleted farm system. I'll not give up until elimination, but if this continues another week, po'dbear's philosophy starts to make sense to me.
Time for Manny to retire at the seasons end. His legs have betrayed him and nobody will pay his price for a singles hitting DH. I'd love more than anything to see the team turn this around and start a drive with Manny hitting 4th,singles and all, but that does not look like it's in the cards. It's possible. We've all seen much stranger things.
Okay, I lied last night. Just can't stay away! Where else do I have the chance to blow off steam?! Read all of your thoughts after last nights game and they were very insightful and right to the point.
I knew we were in trouble last night when we had Timmy on the ropes and only scored five runs. It should have been a complete blow-out with no chance for a Giant comeback.
Hoping for at least a win tonight so we can shut up their god-awful announcers.
Last nights games was full of "Fertilizer" …
Good day everyone……………..
When we beat the Giants in the NLCS, and the Yankees in the Series…..the only thing we will remember from this week is.
Enjoy the game tonight everyone.
Our first series loss to a NL West team, and in Bizarre form.
Kemp can't stick to 3rd base, crucial play. X-man drops the second out, and the runners move on up, yea the runner at 3rd would have scored anyhow, if he did catch it.
Kid K tell me you weren't really trying to hit rowand!? Did you forget about the warning? And now we got a taste of Donny baseball managing, not impressed, and to call on sherill. But as several have mentioned the cancer stems from the malibu houses to owners box down to the clubhouse and the dugout. Manny is done, dont really want to see him in september strike out with 1 HR per month.
never thought a pinky injury would do so much damage. Broxton is pulling a Lidge on us, I trust he returns to form real soon, but I had this feeling if he stayed in the result would be the same. I can wait for for a championship team, been waiting since 89, but I really felt (until last night) that this team with a stellar ace could pull off a trip to the WS.
Trade deadline coming and I may be more shocked of what leaves rather than what comes, because I am sure McCourt will still be here, which is the only trade I am supporting.
To come so close to handing Lincecum a Loss, and then losing it all is just,****** well you have all said it.
Forget the warning Kershaw did what he have to do that why Torre let him starting the inning because he knew he had Kuo warming up. They shouldn't even been a warning until Kershaw got his revenge and also Bautisa should've been toss when he try to hit Martin. No way Kershaw hit Torre in the 1st that was such bs. That probably why they gave the warming when Lincecum hit Kemp. Now Kershaw is suspended for 5 games.
No more freaking ex Giants and what the hell the front office is on something now. Taschner had been called up sending Ellis down and I wanted Hoffmann.
I freaking time warp gosh how.
Broxton was totally screwed he needed that dp or else he would going to be removed anyway.
CL 51 Broxton $4,000,000
LHP 56 Kuo $950,000
RHP 36 Weaver $800,000
RHP 45 Miller $603,825
RHP 59 Schlichting $227,322
RHP 37 Monasterios $460,000
LHP 52 Sherrill $4,500,000
Gosh Sherrill making 4,500.000 for this year. Could they just give all his salary to Weaver and Kuo?
Those suspensions are b.s. Bob Watson seems to come down hard on the Dodgers so I don't believe he is objective. Maybe Schaefer deserves it but it was nice seeing some life out of him. Not sure if the rules require the suspension for Torre. The warning rule is one of those good intentions with unintentional results. The umpire has to decide what is in a pitcher's head and clearly one pitcher gets a freebie. Not sure how I would fix this problem but in the "old days", the players seem to have things under control and did not react so violently to close pitchers. I guess Drysdale would be on suspension all the time.
And that article by Rosenthal is stupid. How can the rule be enforced if the umpire has to be told by the opposing manager that a rules violation occured? Clearly if Mattingly had been warned not to go back to the mound he would not have done so. Everything happened so fast and I doubt the umpire would have done anything had Bochy not made an issue out of it. Score one for him. And how often does such a thing happen anyway?
I also take exception to the notion that the Dodgers should get rid of just about everyone for prospects and throw in the towel. That is just not the Dodger way no matter who owns the team. I agree there is a problem and that it starts at the top but I am going to accept on face value that the players have enough competitive spirit and pride to do the best they can and work to overcome adversity. Maybe they need to play with a bit of a chip on their shoulder as long as they can control their emotions and play smart. Can they do that? We will see.
Once again if you going to do that why not have Blake in LF geez?
Not that I usually even look at what American League teams do, and not that this means anything, but the White Sox with JP and A. Jones are in first place. Adrian Beltre is having a good year with the Red Sox.
Meanwhile, back in the N.L. the Dodgers are not the only team from last season's playoffs having problems. The Phillies are struggling as well. Doesn't make me feel any better.
lbirken – I have been paying attention to the AL, and the White Sox have been on a roll for quite some time.
I was not at all upset that Kershaw went headhunting. He was protecting his team. It's just sad that he has to pay for doing his job, IMHO.
How about a well placed piano; a meteor would really mess things up in the surrounding areas! Where's the Piano Man when we need him?
I refuse to believe the sky is falling……although, I would welcome one strategically fallen meteor.
Good Evening Everyone.
Well, last night was one of those nights.
Never a dull moment at Ebbets Field. Oh I mean Dodger Stadium, excuse me.
What's the difference it's the Dodgers.
The game was like a play, that went along with the script, only the bad guys won.
The boys, less Torre, should just get on the field and play ball just like any other night.
Then let's see what happens.
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There are two major elements that bring the Corvette mystique to life. First is power. Power animates the drivetrain and gets your Corvette moving so you can enjoy the thrust and handling enhancements you've made.
The other important engine-related element is fuel. No fuel means no go. Engine power is influenced by engine parameters such as induction-system design, combustion-chamber configuration, and exhaust. As a result of the Corvette engine's high-performance demands, not just any gasoline will do. The fuel you use should be tailored to match the power demands, so the engine can deliver maximum power throughout the rpm range. The most obvious topic of discussion concerning fuel demands is octane rating.
To learn more about octane basics, we interviewed Art Brown, technical operations manager at Sunoco Racing Fuels.
Simply stated, octane is a measure of a gasoline's antiknock quality or a fuel's resistance to pre-ignition or detonation. Pre-ignition occurs when the Air/Fuel (A/F) mixture is ignited before the spark occurs. Detonation is, by definition, A/F ignition at some location in the combustion chamber away from the plug. The higher the octane number, the higher a fuel's resistance to unintended combustion. Contrary to urban legend, octane isn't a measure of how fast fuel burns.
An engine's octane requirement is directly related to the engine's compression ratio, which is the ratio between the cylinder volume when the piston is at Bottom Dead Center (BDC) and when it's at Top Dead Center (TDC). If the volume at BDC is 1,000 cc, and at TDC it's 100 cc, the ratio would be 10:1. Mechanical items that can influence compression ratio are piston-to-deck clearance, piston dish, dome shape, head-gasket thickness, and combustion-chamber volume.
Compression is important for increasing power in naturally aspirated engines. When A/F is squeezed more tightly together, increased cylinder pressure results after ignition to create additional push on the piston during the power stroke. As the piston rises, the A/F mixture is compressed, which adds heat. If there is a hot spot in the combustion chamber, the mixture could be ignited prematurely before the spark plug fires. So, higher octane is the way pre-ignition or detonation can be controlled during the compression cycle.
An important concept to understand is that combustion is not an explosion. Ideally, it is a flame wave, initiated by the spark, which burns across the combustion chamber. This smooth burning generates the rapid rise in cylinder pressure during the power stroke.
Knock is the negative result when combustion occurs somewhere else in the cylinder, in addition to the plug. Like the spark-plug-initiated flame wave, the second wave expands so a collision between the wave fronts occurs. This collision produces a radical spike in cylinder pressure. Instead of a firm, even push down on the piston, the pressure spike hammers it down. This is strong enough that it can ultimately burn a piston, crack a piston ring or ring land, or a spark-plug electrode. These excessive pressure spikes can damage even engine bearings. When you hear a metallic rattle while driving, that is the sound of detonation and, in most cases, the cure is fuel with the correct octane.
No doubt, you've seen the "RON plus MON divided by 2" formula posted on fuel pumps. As Brown explains, there is the Research Octane Number (RON) and Motor Octane Number (MON). Together, this is the Anti-Knock Index (AKI).
RON utilizes a single-cylinder, laboratory test engine running at 600 rpm with an 83-degree F. intake temperature. MON, on the other hand, utilizes a 900-rpm limit and a 300-degree intake temperature. Test data from these engines allows octane to be determined. Because the AKI is an average, you can have very different fuels produce the same AKI. A fuel with a 120 RON octane and a fuel with a MON 102 octane will deliver the same octane number as one with a 113 RON octane and a MON of 109. By blending different fuels, Sunoco can create a cost-effective gasoline with the desired octane.
Knock control was originally accomplished by adding tetraethyl lead. According to Brown, lead was the standard octane booster. He explains, "It does not bind with gasoline, but rather mixes with it." Using lead was a cheap and easy way to boost octane since all you had to do was pour and mix it in. Until the phase-out of lead starting in 1974 (due to toxic lead emissions), it was easy to get enough octane for your Corvette's engine.
Over the past 25 years, compression ratios have climbed back up, thanks to a combination of refined combustion-chamber design characteristics and engine control electronics. Today you can increase compression and power, but remain detonation free with unleaded 92-octane fuel.
Today, Sunoco blends selected fuel stocks in order to achieve a desired octane rating, in addition to meeting EPA-mandated requirements for oxygenates and emissions-reducing formulation. "We formulate fuels with gasoline components as well as oxygenated components and blend them to 100 octane," Brown explains. "You're limited in the amount of octane you can acquire at a reasonable price through the use of hydrocarbon components and oxygenates. This limit is about 104 octane."
There are also mechanical items that can influence an engine's octane requirement. One aspect is combustion-chamber design. Design reflects on how the A/F mixture behaves in the combustion chamber. Early '60s chamber designs often were a closed style. Today's aftermarket heads, depending on the application, often have more open configurations that promote efficient combustion help, contributing to reduced octane sensitivity.
In addition to mechanical considerations, octane requirements in modern Corvettes are influenced by the sophisticated engine control electronics. Today, an LS6 engine with a 10.5:1 compression ratio, and the former ZR-1 with 11:1 compression, will operate on 92-octane unleaded premium. "How that is able to happen is through the engine management computer," Brown says. "It simply takes more timing out of the engine. What we have found is, if you used GT Unleaded (100-octane), that would allow the computer to put more timing back into the engine and you would see an increase in performance, everything else being equal."
To sum up, if you have a new or nearly new Corvette, use the octane grade recommended in your owner's manual. If your older street-driven Corvette has an original high-compression engine, or you've rebuilt it that way, start with Sunoco's 100-octane GT Unleaded premium to make sure there is no detonation. If it's OK there, blend in a 50/50 mix of 94-octane Ultra, and see if knock occurs. When there is none, that's the lowest octane your engine is happy with. Remember, using a higher octane fuel than what your engine needs only costs you more money.
Here's a selection of compression ratios used in Corvette engines over the decades, with the ZL-1 being the ultimate. This was a thinly disguised race engine and required 100-octane fuel, minimum. Note that compression has slowly crept up over time. The reason compression can increase today, yet still use unleaded 92-octane, lies in the refined combustion-chamber configurations and sophisticated engine electronic controls. Also note that the increased compression contributes to increased power, but it is not the sole reason for the power increase.
If you don't know an engine's compression, you need to measure the elements that determine the compression ratio in order to calculate it. There are mathematical formulas to do it manually, but we have discovered an online compression-ratio calculator.
At the Ross Racing Pistons Web site (www.rosspistons.com), there is a c.r. calculator, where you need only to type in the numbers, and, with a click of the mouse, get your answer. Here's an explanation of the factors, and where to find your specifications.
Bore: In inches
Stroke: In inches
Head volume: This is the combustion-chamber volume in cc's. Head manufacturers have these figures listed in their specs. If you're working with a factory head, or one that's been milled, you will have to measure the volume.
Gasket thickness: In thousandths of an inch. Gasket manufacturers will have this specification.
Deck clearance: In inches. Typically, at top dead center, the piston top is located slightly below the block-deck surface. Your machine shop can give you the dimension.
Piston dish or dome volume: In cc's. A dish increases volume, while a dome decreases it. These specifications are available from the piston manufacturer.


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Google Coupons are one of the great underpromoted features of Google Maps. It came, we saw and it didn't conquer. Not because it couldn't but it just seems to be one of those Google technologies that is languishing in the backwaters of some engineer's 20% project.A recent query at the Google Maps for Business Group about why ValPak's coupons were larger than his coupons got me to poking around coupons once again.What I found was a (buried) upgraded local like interface that allows a users to search for all coupons in a given area or all coupons in a certain industry in an area. For example you may search on "all coupons in Olean NY" or "restaurant coupons in Buffalo NY.Why coupons continue to be the poor step child in Google's local arsenal is beyond me. Google could easily provide an interface to allow websites to embed these coupons either via an api, rss feed or an iframe (like Maps). This would at least offer the coupons some visibility and a way out of the dark basement of Google Maps.In September the InsideGoogle Blog noted a slew of new Google Coupon domains including Google-Coupons.com and CouponGoogle.com are now registered and controlled by Google. Perhaps this new (maybe its not new but it is obviously hard to find) interface upgrade and the new domains portend the first step in rolling out a more prominent coupon program.Google Coupons Now has searchable interface by Mike Blumenthal
19 thoughts on "Google Coupons Now has searchable interface"
I think that Google Maps should add a text link by "Find Businesses" that says "Find Coupons" so in general people would be more aware. I only noticed there even were coupons in Google Maps when researching hotels the other day.
And Google should make "add coupons" more prominent when local businesses sign up in Local Business Center.
Hi Linda
Google's lack of promotion has always been a mystery. It seems like it would be a popular feature (if it were findable) and that there are numerous ways that it could become more visibile.
Your ideas are good ones, as would a link off the the main search menu. Another simple way to make them more visible would be to show a link them in the Local Onebox results, so when you saw the top 3 local business listings there would be a chance of a coupon showin up.
An increase in visibility would also increase availability of coupons.
Perhaps this upgrade and the recent spate of google-coupon domain names indicates that they are planning on making it more visible.
I think that Google Maps should add a text link by "Find Businesses†that says "Find Coupons†so in general people would be more aware.
Hi Online
Yes that would make sense. Coupons have been virtually invisible since their inception. I think though that is due to the lack of inventory that currently exists.
Once their inventory is broader and deeper I think you will see higher visibility.
I don't understand how to get my coupon to show up on my business listing. Has anyone successfully done this?
Yes, it is done all of the time. In the LBC you need to create a coupon and then associate with a specific business listing.
Hi Thanks, I did that. I created the coupon. My coupon is active and created and it's in my LBC, connected to my business. But when I search for my business on Google maps, the coupon is not on my listing. It only has a tab for Details and Reviews. There is no coupon tab.
What is your business name and location?
Scranton Times Online Advertising:
How long ago did you create the listing? It appears VERY new. Did you add the coupon simultaneously with creation or afterwards?
When you claimed the listing did it have the round pin?
Have you looked at the Business Listing Guidelines? Your listings may be in violation of them.
I didn't even know that this existed. Thanks for the info. I checked it out and I agree this is a hidden part of google that could be a great resource for shoppers.


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everest tent camp
A Trip (or a Dream) to the Roof of the World
I've been in Laos for a day back from Tibet by way of China, and as I flip through my pictures from Mt. Everest I still can't believe I was there! I can't say that it's been my lifelong dream to go to Mt. Everest because it only occurred to me a few months ago that I could and should go to Tibet — and that if I was going to be in Tibet I couldn't miss visiting such an infamous mountain. Once I thought of it, I just had to see the massive giant that has lured so many climbers, taken so many lives, and inspired so many people.
It's cheaper and reportedly easier to visit Mt. Everest from its Nepali side, but I don't like to do things the easy way. The roads in the National Protection Area of Mt. Qomolangma (Mt. Everest's real name) were reported to be terrible. I was expecting the worst and happily found the roads to be in better condition than many of the Nepali roads I'd been on two months ago. It also helped that Tibetan drivers are also a bit better. Because of the ease and popularity of visiting the gargantuous mountain from the Nepali side, there aren't many tourists who venture to Mt. Qomolangma from the Tibetan side, which made me even happier with my choice of route.
We spent one night in Shigatse before making the long trip to Everest. We arrived at 5pm, which left our guide Samdup one hour to get our permits because the Everest permit office closed at 6pm. He returned from the office with our permits in hand, but apparently we were quite lucky to have them. It was a holiday, Buddha's day of birth and death to be exact, so the office had closed very early that day. Fortunately, someone who worked in the office arrived at the same time as Samdup and he luckily convinced him to give us the permits.
Instead of feeling nervous and then relieved as Samdup relayed the story to us, I was overcome by the feeling and thought that there was not a chance in the world that I would not have gotten my permit. Somewhere during the course of my recent journeys I've acquired a bizarre sense of confidence and optimism. I knew that I would get to base camp and I knew that it would be stunning when I arrived. There was not a single doubt in my mind that it wouldn't happen.
Our next obstacle occurred at the army checkpoint where we had to present our permits and passports to enter the area. One of Samdup's documents — permit, tour guide license or something else important — had expired, which meant he couldn't go any further. Muni, one of the other three people in my tour group, had a Lonely Planet China which warned that foreigners can't go past that point without a guide. This caused some worrying among us as we waited for the verdict, but my confidence or absurd optimism kicked in and I knew we would be able to go through. Like I said before, I was going to make it Everest Base Camp and it was going to be beautiful when I arrived. After much talking the soldiers let our driver take us into the area, leaving Samdup to find his way back to the closest town.
We had originally planned to stop at Rongbu Monastery before settling in at the Everest tent camp, but because it was so late in the day we decided to skip it and pop in for a visit on our way back the next morning. After many hours of driving we finally arrived at the tent camp. We put our bags in a tent, quickly added more clothing layers, and set off for the original base camp. The current tent camp is three kilometers below the original base camp because there were problems with human waste disposal that forced them to move the camp to a lower elevation. Other than some Chinese soldiers, nobody stays at the original Tibetan E.B.C. these days.
The other three members of my tour group –Muni, Marco, Ed — and I were joined by a Swede named Henrick whose guide decided not to hike to base camp to see the sunset with us. We were told that the three kilometer walk would only take 30 minutes, and that they would let us in upon arrival even though our guide wasn't with us. Both of these statements were wrong.
Henrick and I took the lead and after many shortcuts we reached E.B.C. an hour and fifteen minutes later. There was a red gate like you find at the entrance to a parking structure next to an army tent where we figured we had to show our permits, passports and visas. I was starting to get sick of handing over all of my documents at this point. It was just becoming silly. I can't believe that the Chinese government actually thinks there's a chance that I snuck into China without a visa, made it into Tibet and had the nerve to go confidently traveling around and crossing checkpoints without the proper travel documents. But I digress.
Unfortunately, we didn't realize that Muni was carrying all of the permits until we reached the soldiers guarding the entrance. I asked the soldiers if we could come inside their tent since my hands were frozen, it was windy and I didn't know how far the rest of our group was behind us. Surprisingly they agreed and as I explained that we needed to wait for my friends he made it very clear that if our guide was not with them then we wouldn't be able to stay at the base camp to watch the sunset. We were already at base camp, 15 meters away from the sign that says "base camp", but we weren't allowed to go any further based on the fact that there wasn't a guide to watch over us! It's not like we were going to steal the mountain for god's sake!
Since I had nothing to lose, I pleaded with the guard while making up lies about our poor sick guide who stayed at the tents. After a while, he excitedly told us his great idea: He would kick us out of the tent and allow us to wait outside for 10 minutes after which we would have to leave. He kept proudly repeating that this was his idea. I couldn't figure out why he thought it was so genius since it didn't actually help us, until the fifth time I made him explain it, which is when he added that his general was in the next tent watching TV with the door open and everyone would be in big trouble if he saw us wandering around without a guide. So Henrick and I exited the tent, where we found the others arriving. We told them we couldn't go in and that we would have to come back for sunrise with Henrick's guide to hopefully get in.
When we got back, Henrick had altitude sickness and went to bed. And I started seeing things. The altitude was affecting us more than I thought it would. Every time I moved something, I could see a trail behind it. When I woke up I was still feeling this side effect, but by the time I got to base camp I was fine. I had no idea that that would be my reaction to the altitude. After all, we were only 500 meters higher than the elevation I had no problem trekking at in Nepal.
When we arrived at the military tent in the morning, Henrick's guide Nyima took care of everything and we successfully ventured past the red gate. We took a few hundred pictures, and after 20 minutes the one cloud that was obscuring our nearly perfect view of the mountain disappeared and it was beautiful! It was exactly what I knew it would be like. This time of year you have to be very lucky to get a view like that, but for some reason there wasn't a doubt in my mind that Everest would show herself to me. The sunset had been crystal clear as well, so why wouldn't the sunrise be as beautiful, if not more so? According to the locals though, many people make the same trip as us only to have the mountain view completely obstructed by clouds.
I wrote the initials of everyone in my family on a set of prayer flags and hung them on a hill in front of Everest for good luck (writing full names was too difficult with the pen I had). Then Henrick and I built a little rock pile like the Tibetans do for good luck.
I couldn't have asked for a more perfect trip to see Mt. Everest, but lucky for me it got even better on our way out when we decided to stop and visit the Rongbu Monastery.
On Buddha's birthday the monks at certain monasteries in Tibet wear masks and dance for the public to watch. The tradition goes back hundreds of years when a Tibetan king needed to raise money to build a bridge, so he danced around in a mask and costume. I'm not sure if this is exactly the story, but it's what I understood from Nyima.
The celebration was supposed to happen the day we arrived at Everest, but the Rongbu Monastery celebrates and dances on the last day of the 15-day Saga Dawa holiday, which happened to be the day we visited the monastery. So at the highest monastery in the world we arrived five minutes before this beautiful, once-a-year dance began without us planning it. Like I said before, I couldn't have asked for a better trip to Mt. Everest.
I can hardly believe that this was a part of my life. Luckily, I have plenty of pictures to keep reminding me that it wasn't all a dream.


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NEW YORK — Dennis Farina's doctor says the actor died while being treated for lung cancer.
Farina, who died Monday after suffering a blood clot in his lung, had been under treatment for the cancer for several months, according to his cardiologist, Dr. Marc A. Kates.
Thirteen years ago Farina had been diagnosed with "a small cancer that was treated and cured with surgery," Kates said in a statement on Tuesday.
But in recent months the cancer had recurred and, despite ongoing treatment, the blood clot "unexpectedly and suddenly took his life," Kates said.
The 69-year-old Farina, who died in a Scottsdale, Ariz., hospital, was known for such films as "Get Shorty" and "Out of Sight," and for TV series including "Law & Order" and "Luck."


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Kassandra my friends, is finally back and looking better than ever! Thicker,juicier,and a whole lot sexier! She came thru and showed us lots of love and was ready to get down and dirty and give us a great show. She showed us her luscious tits and great body that looked like smooth silk. Her skin was so soft and her puffy nips had my heart racing. Her ass was on point and shaked that bad boy with a swag on Kassandra possesed. After showing that fucking amazing body it was time time to get back to business. Ramon knew how hard Kassandra so he made sure he gave her a good pounding. Kassandra wanted anal so you already we just had to please her every command. Ramon cocked her into submission and had Kassandra moaning wild.It was definitely what had been waiting for this whole time and she didnt disappoint! EnJoy!
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Houston, TX (PRWEB) February 13, 2013
Dr. Carlos Puig has been providing patients with a safe, effective solution to their hair loss challenges for over 40 years. Since he first opened his Houston-area practice in 1977, he has successfully helped over 10,000 patients with his services. As a hair restoration surgeon, Dr. Puig provides several highly advanced treatment options for adult hair loss, and these include both hair restoration and hair transplant surgery. Recently, Dr. Puig's considerable accomplishments in his field of Hair Transplant Austin services, and his unwavering devotion to providing quality results for his patients, have helped him to earn recognition from the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, or ISHRS.
Each year, the ISHRS honors top hair restoration surgeons with its prestigious Follicle Awards. At the last awards ceremony, Dr. Puig was honored with the highly recognized Golden Follicle Award. The award recipients were selected from the organization's membership of surgeons from across the nation, and Dr. Puig graciously accepted this recognition from fellow hair restoration surgeons.
While there are many hair restoration surgeons across the country and beyond, it is important to note that the techniques and methods used for hair transplants and hair restoration surgeries can vary significantly. Some patients have unfortunately had the experience of receiving lower quality services from their surgeons, and the result is that they were not pleased with the end result of their surgery. Some common complaints involve patients feeling as though their hair looks fake or unnatural. One of the purposes of the ISHRS is to promote improved results in these hair transplant procedures through education of surgeons and to recognize those surgeons who have continuously provided patients with superior results by using the latest techniques and methods.
The Golden Follicle Award from the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery is just one of many achievements and accolades that Dr. Puig has garnered over the years. In fact, he is a former President of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery, and he also currently serves as a Fellow for the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. Furthermore, he was a founding member of the ISHRS, and he has served on various committees for this organization over the years. He has also penned several high-quality papers for industry and has offered surgical demonstrations and workshops to train other surgeons on his masterful techniques.
Dr. Puig's devotion to hair restoration has been demonstrated throughout his lengthy career. In his own practice, he applies his techniques and methods to give his patients impressive results. He and his staff follow the practices of Six Sigma and Continuous Quality Improvement in an effort to ensure that all patients are satisfied with the results as well as pleased with the experience of working with his office.
For individuals in the Houston area who are struggling with hair loss issues, an initial consultation with Dr. Puig can be enlightening. Hair Transplant Houston procedures are generally considered to be cosmetic procedures, but the results can have far-reaching and beneficial effects on your life. After your procedure, you may enjoy an improved sense of confidence and feel more self-assured in your professional and personal life. Dr. Puig offers free and confidential initial consultations to new patients at his Galleria-area office. Through a consultation, you may learn more about the process and explore how it can benefit you.
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Celebrity chef Nigella Lawson and art collector Charles Saatchi have said that they intend to conclude a "swift and amicable" divorce by the end of the month, with neither receiving any financial compensation from the other.
The couple separated after a newspaper published photos last month of Saatchi grasping his wife's throat during an argument at a London restaurant.
A statement issued on their behalf said neither would contest the divorce "and neither party will be making any financial claims against the other".
It said Lawson had hired powerhouse divorce lawyer Fiona Shackleton -whose previous clients include Prince Charles and Paul McCartney – while Saatchi was representing himself.
The couple's "decree nisi", or initial divorce decree, is due to be pronounced on July 31.
Lawson and Saatchi married in 2003 and lived in London with Lawson's son and daughter from her marriage to journalist John Diamond, who died of cancer in 2001, and Saatchi's daughter from a previous marriage.
Saatchi, 70, was cautioned by police over the throat-grabbing episode, and shortly afterward announced that the couple was divorcing. He said he was disappointed Lawson had not spoken up to defend his reputation after the incident.
Lawson, 53, is a well-known TV presenter and chef whose cookbooks are best-sellers in Britain and the United States.
Saatchi, co-founder of the Saatchi & Saatchi ad agency, owns one of London's biggest private art galleries. He was the main patron of the Young British Artists movement of the 1990s, which made household names of artists including Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin.
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text: +3 Helix teardrops in white and black SKU hpnhlxtdr-whbk-001 €6 In stock Quantity: 1 Add to Bag Product Details This handmade lampwork glass teardrop head pin is made on a white base with black scrolls, on sterling silver wire. This listing is for a single handmade lampwork glass teardrop head pin. You will receive head pin(s) in the same design and colours as shown in the photos. I make these pins using traditional lampwork beadmaking techniques. I start by flattening one end of a length of wire, giving the glass something to hang on to. I melt the glass directly on to the wire. I then shape and decorate the glass head using modified lampworking techniques. The pins are then annealed in a digitally controlled kiln. Finally they are tumbled in steel shot. Handmade in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Ordering InfoIf you order more than one headpin and you need them to be matched (for earrings, for example) then please leave a message in the Buyer's Note, when checking out. I may have to make more to get a matched pair, so please let me know if you are in a hurry. Please contact me if you want more head pins than are listed, or if you have any questions or requests. Number of pins1 Size (average)Glass head: 20 mm long, 10 mm at widest point (.8" x .4")Wire: 50 mm x 0.8 mm (2" x 20 gauge)Total length: 70 mm (2.8") Notes All of my head pins are annealed in a digitally controlled kiln. They are polished by tumbling in steel shot. Photos show different views of the same set of 5 head pins. Your head pin(s) will be in the same colour and design as shown in the photos.. Please note that there will be variations in these handmade items. Unless noted, the displayed price excludes 21% Value Added Tax (VAT), which will be applied to orders from residents of the European Union during check out. Save this product for later Favorite Search Products Track Orders Favorites Shopping Bag Sign In


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South Africa closes 16 schools amid gang violence
Education officials in a province in South Africa closed 16 schools, affecting 12,000 students, Thursday in an impoverished area near Cape Town because of a spike in gang violence that has left teachers too afraid to go to work.
Underscoring the level of violence, one man who was identified by fellow members as belonging to a gang called the Americans was shot dead Thursday in an area in Manenberg where many children play. The young man's mother, Aysha Ismail, was distraught as she spoke to The Associated Press by phone soon after seeing her son's body.
"My heart is broken because this gang violence must stop," Ismail said through tears. "There are nearly a hundred small children playing around in the streets. We need a police patrol here."
Western Cape Premier Helen Zille on Wednesday called for the army to be deployed to the area, an idea that a police spokesman opposed.
South Africa's police services have increased their presence in the area recently, said spokeswoman for the Western Cape Education Ministry, Bronagh Casey. However the violence is still affecting schools in the area. A caretaker at one of the schools died after being shot weeks ago, and a stray bullet from gang violence hit a primary school around that time as well, Casey said.
"We are closing the schools because our educators say they are unsafe going to the area to report for duty," Casey said, adding that students cannot be left unsupervised. "We rely on law enforcement in the area. Our education relies on a stable community in which to operate."
The decision to close the schools came after meetings with the teachers.
Police spokesman Col. Tembinkosi Kinana said the situation in Manenberg is "undoubtedly bad" as long as people are being killed. He said police personnel have been deployed and there is a strategy in place to combat gang violence.
Zille, who is also leader of the Democratic Alliance party which controls the provincial government, said she had written to President Jacob Zuma, whose African National Congress party controls the federal government, last year asking for troop presence to curb persistent gang violence. She said the Western Cape government has not been approached by the national police to help deal with the problem.
"The presence of the army would give the police the space to conduct investigations and ensure gang members responsible for this violence are brought to justice," Zille wrote in an open letter to Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa.
Zweli Mnisi, spokesman for South Africa's police minister, said the police are opposed to the idea of deploying the army.
"What we require is an integrated approach that involves communities, parents of suspected drug addicts, government, NGOs and all other relevant stake holders," Mnisi told the South African Press Association.
AP photographer Schalk Van Zuydam contributed to this report.


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Getting it right for dementia patients
Nick Triggle
Health correspondent
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Much has been made of the poor care the elderly can sometimes experience at the hands of hospitals in the NHS.
Some of the most depressing cases involve dementia patients - as shown in the dossier of "appalling" cases highlighted by the Patients Association a few weeks ago.
Last week a report by monitoring body Dr Foster gave an insight into the difficulties hospitals are facing with overcrowding which makes providing the right care for the frail and elderly more difficult.
But that doesn't mean there aren't places getting it right - as I found out when I visited the world-renowned Guy's and St Thomas's Trust in the heart of London.
The trust has been giving special consideration to the care it provides to dementia patients for some time.
Part of this involves providing specialist dementia training to staff, which has been happening since 2009.
At first it was given to nurses and other key staff such as speech therapists and dieticians, but it has now been rolled out to the entire workforce from doctors to porters.
'Big difference'
Bridget Fordham, the trust's clinical nurse specialist for dementia, told me: "Our staff said that of all the patients they dealt with they were the most unsure about those with dementia.
"They just did not have the confidence or skills to deal with them. Dementia patients can get very agitated. Delirium is a big problem.
"So we started doing some training to help. Staff say it has made a big difference and helped them in the way they care for patients."
But the trust has also sought to make changes to the physical environment to help dementia patients.
In the three elderly care wards at St Thomas's Hospital doors to toilets and washrooms have been colour-coded with bays to give patients visual prompts in finding their way round.
Padded flooring has also been laid to help soften falls, which are more likely among dementia patients.
A number of other measures have been introduced trust-wide.
These include a print of a forget-me-not which is placed above the bed of all dementia patients to alert staff to their condition. Dementia patients are also given blue wristbands to wear.
This has proved particularly useful if patients have wandered away from their wards, as Ms Fordham explains.
"We obviously don't want to lock patients in and people with dementia can go wandering so what this does is tell staff that this patient has dementia and should not be out on their own.
"We have had security staff finding patients and because they have had the dementia training they understand the situation and know how to approach them."
Red trays and beakers are also used to signify which patients need help with nutrition.
Nurses on the elderly care wards believe the aids have been a big help.
Deputy charge nurse Jim Domingo says: "They are really useful. If you are coming back from some time off or when there is agency staff working it just makes sure we know straight away who needs what."
Patients and their carers appreciate these measures too. Christine Nethercott, 64, from nearby Bermondsey, has been a regular visitor to St Thomas's over the past five weeks as her mother, Eleanor, has been recuperating from an infection.
While she has been in, Eleanor has had dementia diagnosed.
"It's really reassuring to know staff will be aware of my mother's condition and looking our for her when I am not here," says Christine.
"I must say the care she has received has been wonderful."


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REVELATION WRITER: John the apostle DATE: About A.D. 95 THEORIES OF INTERPRETATION: There have been many approaches to this book, but these can be divided into four major systems (Broadus lists seven theories of interpretation; Tragelles lists 3): 1. Preterist theory: All of Revelation has been fulfilled in the past. It had to do with local references in John's day. It had to do with the days of either Nero or Domitian. The view was held by Renan and most German scholars, also by Elliott. 2. Historical theory: Fulfillment of Revelation is going on in history, and Revelation is the prophetic history of the church, according to this theory. 3. Historical-spiritual theory: This theory is a refinement of the historical theory and was advanced by Sir William Ramsay. It states that the two beasts are Imperial and Provincial Rome. The point of the book is to encourage Christians. According to this theory, Revelation has been largely fulfilled and there are spiritual lessons for the church today. Amillennialism, for the most part, has adopted this view. It dissipates and defeats the purpose of the book. 4. Futurist theory: This theory holds that the Book of Revelation is primarily prophetic and yet future, especially from kjv@Revelation:4 on to the end of the book. This is the view of all premillennialists and is the view which we accept and present. STRIKING FEATURES: • • It is the only prophetic book in the New Testament (in contrast to 17 prophetic books in the Old Testament). John, the writer, reaches farther back into eternity past than any other writer in Scripture kjv@John:1:1-3). He reaches farther on into eternity future in the Book of Revelation. Special blessing is promised the readers of this book kjv@Revelation:1:3). Likewise, a warning is issued to those who tamper with its contents kjv@Revelation:22:18-19). Revelation is not a sealed book kjv@Revelation:22:10). Contrast kjv@Daniel:12:9. It is a revelation (apocalypse), which is an unveiling. It is a series of visions, expressed in symbols. This book is like a great Union Station where the great trunk lines of
• • •
prophecy come in from other portions of Scripture. Revelation does not originate but consummates. It is imperative to a right understanding of the book to be able to trace each great subject of prophecy from the first reference to the terminal. There are at least 10 great subjects of prophecy which find their consummation here: 1. The Lord Jesus Christ kjv@Genesis:3:15) 2. The church kjv@Matthew:16:18) 3. The resurrection and translation of saints ( kjv@1Thessalonians:4:13-18; kjv@1Corinthians:15:51-52) 4. The Great Tribulation kjv@Deuteronomy:4:30-31) 5. Satan and evil kjv@Ezekiel:28:11-18) 6. The "man of sin" kjv@Ezekiel:28:1-10) 7. The course and end of apostate Christendom kjv@Daniel:2:31-45; kjv@Matthew:13) 8. The beginning, course, and end of the "times of the Gentiles" kjv@Daniel:2:37; kjv@Luke:21:24) 9. The second coming of Christ kjv@Jude:1:14-15) 10. Israel's covenants kjv@Genesis:12:1-3), five things promised Israel KEY VERSES: kjv@Revelation:1:18-19 I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell hades and of death. Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter. OUTLINE: I. The PERSON of Jesus Christ — Christ in glory, Chapter 1 A. Title of the Book, 5:1 B. Method of kjv@Revelation:5:2 C. Beatitude of Bible study, 5:3 D. Greetings from John the writer, and from Jesus Christ in heaven, vv. 4-8 E. The post-incarnate Christ in a glorified body, judging His church (the great High Priest in the Holy of Holies), vv. 9-18 F. Time division of the contents of the apocalypse, 5:19 G. Interpretation of the seven stars and seven lampstands, 5:20 II. The POSSESSION of Jesus Christ — the church in the world, Chapters 2, 3 A. Letter of Christ to the church in Ephesus, 2:1-7 B. Letter of Christ to the church in Smyrna, 2:8-11 C. Letter of Christ to the church in Pergamum, 2:12-17 D. Letter of Christ to the church in Thyatira, 2:18-29
E. Letter of Christ to the church in Sardis, 3:1-6 F. Letter of Christ to the church in Philadelphia, 3:7-13 G. Letter of Christ to the church in Laodicea, 3:14-22 III. The PROGRAM of Jesus Christ — the scene in heaven, Chapters 4 — 22 A. The church in heaven with Christ, Chapters 4, 5 …I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. kjv@John:14:3) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Throne of God, 4:1-3 Twenty-four elders, 4:4-5 Four living creatures, 4:6-11 Book with seven seals, 5:1-4 Christ: the Lion of the tribe of Judah and the Lamb which has been slain, 5:5-10 6. A myriad of angels of heaven joins the song of praise and redemption, 5:11-12 7. Universal worship of the Savior and Sovereign of the universe, 5:13-14 B. The Great Tribulation in the world, Chapters 6 — 18 1. Opening of the seven-sealed book, Chapters 6 — 8:1 a. Opening of the first seal, 6:1-2 (Rider on a white horse) b. Opening of the second seal, 6:3-4 (Rider on a red horse) c. Opening of the third seal, 6:5-6 (Rider on a black horse) d. Opening of the fourth seal, 6:7-8 (Rider on a pale horse) e. Opening of the fifth seal, 6:9-11 (Prayer of the martyred remnant) f. Opening of the sixth seal, 6:12-17 (The Day of Wrath has come — beginning of the last half of the Great Tribulation) g. Interlude, Chapter 7 (1) Reason for the interlude between the 6th and 7th seals, vv. 1-3 (2) Remnant of Israel sealed, vv. 4-8 (3) Redeemed multitude of Gentiles, vv. 9-17 h. Opening of the seventh seal, 8:1 (Introduction of seven trumpets)
2. Blowing of the seven trumpets, Chapters 8:2 — 11:19 a. Angel at the altar with censer of incense, 8:2-6 b. First trumpet — trees burnt, 8:7 c. Second trumpet — seas become blood, 8:8-9 d. Third trumpet — fresh water becomes bitter, 8:10-11 e. Fourth trumpet — sun, moon, stars smitten, 8:12-13 f. Fifth trumpet — fallen star and plague of locusts, 9:1-12 g. Sixth trumpet — angels loosed at river Euphrates, 9:13-21 h. Interlude between the sixth and seventh trumpets, 10:1 — 11:14 (1) The strong angel with the little book, 10:1-7 (2) John eats the little book, 10:8-11 (3) Date for the ending of "the times of the Gentiles," 11:1-2 (4) Duration of the prophesying of the two witnesses, 11:3-12 (5) Doom of the second woe — great earthquake, 11:13-14 i. Seventh trumpet — end of Great Tribulation and opening of temple in heaven, 11:15-19 3. Seven performers during the Great Tribulation, Chapters 12, 13 a. The woman — Israel, 12:1-2 b. The red dragon — Satan, 12:3-4 c. The child of the woman — Jesus Christ, 12:5-6 d. Michael, the archangel, wars with the dragon, 12:7-12 e. The dragon persecutes the woman, 12:13-16 f. Remnant of Israel, 12:17 g. Wild beast out of the sea — a political power and a person, 13:1-10 (1) Wild beast, description, vv. 1, 2 (2) Wild beast, death-dealing stroke, 5:3 (3) Wild beast, deity assumed, vv. 4, 5 (4) Wild beast, defying God, vv. 6-8 (5) Wild beast, defiance denied to anyone, vv. 9, 10 h. Wild beast out of the earth — a religious leader, 13:11-18 (1) Wild beast, description, 5:11 (2) Wild beast, delegated authority, vv. 12-14 (3) Wild beast, delusion perpetrated on the world, vv. 15-17 (4) Wild beast, designation, 5:18 4. Looking to the end of the Great Tribulation, Chapter 14 a. Picture of the lamb with the 144,000, vv. 1-5 b. Proclamation of the everlasting gospel, vv. 6, 7 c. Pronouncement of judgment on Babylon, 5:8
d. Pronouncement of judgment on those who received mark of the beast, vv. 9-12 e. Praise for those who die in the Lord, 5:13 f. Preview of Armageddon, vv. 14-20 5. Pouring out of the seven mixing bowls of wrath, Chapters 15, 16 a. Preparation for final judgment of the Great Tribulation, 15:1 — 16:1 (1) Tribulation saints in heaven worship God because He is holy and just, 15:1-4 (2) Temple of the tabernacle opened in heaven that seven angels, having seven golden bowls, might proceed forth, 15:5 — 16:1 b. Pouring out of the first bowl, 16:2 c. Pouring out of the second bowl, 16:3 d. Pouring out of the third bowl, 16:4-7 e. Pouring out of the fourth bowl, 16:8-9 f. Pouring out of the fifth bowl, 16:10-11 g. Pouring out of the sixth bowl, 16:12 h. Interlude: kings of inhabited earth proceed to Har-Magedon, 16:13-16 i. Pouring out of the seventh bowl, 16:17-21 6. The two Babylons judged, Chapters 17, 18 a. The apostate church in the Great Tribulation, Chapter 17 (1) Great harlot riding the wild beast, vv. 1-7 (2) Wild beast destroys the great harlot, vv. 8-18 b. Political and commercial Babylon judged, Chapter 18 (1) Announcement of fall of commercial and political Babylon, vv. 1-8 (2) Anguish in the world because of Babylon's judgment, vv. 9-19 (3) Anticipation of joy in heaven because of judgment on Babylon, vv. 20-24 C. Marriage of the Lamb and return of Christ in judgment, Chapter 19 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Four hallelujahs, vv. 1-6 Bride of the Lamb and marriage supper, vv. 7-10 Return of Christ as King of kings and Lord of lords, vv. 11-16 War of Armageddon, vv. 17, 18 Hell opened, vv. 19-21
Millennium, Chapter 20 1. Satan bound 1000 years, vv. 1-3 2. Saints of the Great Tribulation reign with Christ 1000 years, vv. 4-6 3. Satan loosed after 1000 years, vv. 7-9 4. Satan cast into lake of fire and brimstone, 5:10 5. Setting of Great White Throne where lost are judged and follow Satan into lake of fire and brimstone, vv. 11-15
Entrance into eternity; eternity unveiled, Chapters 21, 22 1. New heaven, new earth, New Jerusalem, 21:1-2 2. New era, 21:3-8 3. New Jerusalem, description of the eternal abode of the bride, 21:9-21 4. New relationship — God dwelling with man, 21:22-23 5. New center of the new creation, 21:24-27 6. River of the water of life and tree of life, 22:1-5 7. Promise of return of Christ, 22:6-16 8. Final invitation and warning, 22:17-19 9. Final promise and prayer, 22:20-21
"Alpha — Omega" PAST
"Things…seen" PRESENT
"Beginning — End" FUTURE The Cosmic Crisis
Son of Man in Heaven "I am he that liveth" "the things which thou hast seen"
The 7 Churches "I was dead" "Behold, I am alive" "the things which are"
(After removal of true church and before the coming of Christ to creation) "I have the keys of hell and of death" "the things about to be after these things meta tauta"
Revelation 1 Christ in Glory Ch. 1
Revelation 2, 3 Church in the World
1 Ch.
Revelation 4 — 22 Crisis in the Future Great White Throne
Chs .
4, 5
Church Chs. 2, 3
The Great Tribulation Chs. 6 — 18
1000 years Ch. 20
Eternity Chs. 21, 22
RECOMMENDED BOOKS: Barnhouse, Donald Grey. Revelation, an Expository Commentary. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing House, 1971. Gaebelein, Arno C. The Revelation. Neptune, New Jersey: Loizeaux Brothers, 1915. Hoyt, Herman A. The Revelation of the Lord Jesus Christ. Winona Lake, Indiana: Brethren Missionary Herald, 1966. Ironside, H. A. Lectures on the Book of Revelation. Neptune, New Jersey: Loizeaux Brothers, Inc., 1960. (Especially good for young converts) Larkin, Clarence. The Book of Revelation. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Published by the author, 1919. (Includes fine charts) Lindsey, Hal. There's a New World Coming. Santa Ana, California: Vision House Publishers, 1973. McGee, J. Vernon. Reveling Through Revelation. 2 vols. Pasadena, California: Thru the Bible Radio Network, 1979. Newell, William R. The Book of Revelation. Chicago, Illinois: Moody Press, 1935. Ryrie, Charles C. Revelation. Chicago, Illinois: Moody Press, 1968. (A fine, inexpensive survey) Seiss, J. A. The Apocalypse, Lectures on the Book of Revelation. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing House, 1957. Strauss, Lehman. The Book of Revelation. Neptune, New Jersey: Loizeaux Brothers, 1964. Walvoord, John F. The Revelation of Jesus Christ. Chicago, Illinois: Moody Press, 1966. (Excellent comprehensive treatment)
These notes, prepared by J. Vernon McGee, are for the purpose of giving assistance to the listeners of the THRU THE BIBLE RADIO program. They are to be used with the Bible and will be more meaningful as you look up all the Scripture references. Due to the necessary brevity of both notes and broadcasts, a list of recommended books is included for those wanting a more detailed study. These books may be obtained from a Christian library or bookstore or ordered from the publishers.
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A growing number of Web retailers are plunging into the world of alternative online payment options to replace or supplement credit card payments. Alternatives include a "bill me later" button on the site, payment by paper or electronic check, or the use of payment services such as PayPal. Although the use of other payment systems reflects ongoing consumer concern about online credit card fraud, these options are often less expensive and easier to use than setting up a merchant account, which is required to process credit card payments.
Most e-tailers favor PayPal's service. Based in Mountain View, California, it's the world's largest online payment system. Recently acquired by eBay, PayPal lets consumers send money to anyone with an e-mail address through their credit card or checking account. Consumers sign up once for the free service-after that, they use their account number to buy products online securely, conveniently and cost-effectively.
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Currently, PayPal has more than 20 million registered users and more than 3 million business accounts, and that number is growing by an average of 28,000 accounts per day. While PayPal may be best known as the leading online payment service for online auction sites (buyers use it to make instant payments), it is being used more at regular e-commerce sites. Price is one factor luring online merchants. "There is a big interest in PayPal from small online retailers that can't afford credit card accounts," says Avivah Litan, a vice president at Gartner Inc. In general, PayPal charges just 3.3 percent per transaction. Those who use traditional merchant accounts know they have to pay for costs such as setup fees and transaction fees.
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Rob Leathern, senior analyst at Jupiter Research in New York City, agrees. "PayPal is a good way to accept credit card payments for small merchants lacking volume for a credit card merchant account or wishing to easily set up a way to accept payments online," he says. "They also offer neat features, like integration with UPS, which may be valuable to small merchants."
The cost-effectiveness of PayPal is demonstrated in several scenarios. For example, if entrepreneurs have sales of $250 per month, they pay a credit card company about 35 percent of every transaction, and if that number goes up to $7,500 per month, they only pay about 5 percent. "But PayPal is always charging the same 3.3 percent," Litan says.
It's also easy to use. A merchant adds PayPal's "Web Accept" button to its site; customers then click on the button and pay with their PayPal account. The payment is processed and sent directly to the merchant's account, then the customer is returned to the Web site.
Jennifer Geronaitis of Tea Time World Wide, a small online retailer of tea, gifts and gourmet foods in Hanson, Massachusetts, began using PayPal over a year ago because it was less costly than the traditional route. "I was concerned about paying a monthly fee for a merchant account without knowing what my online sales would be," says the 39-year-old founder, whose company made less than $1 million in sales last year.
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